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The news., 1882-10-03

Special Premiums.
The following special premiums will
be awarded at the coming Fair in ad-
dition to those already published in
the schedule:
WINS & Brother, furniture dealers,
No. sc North Second street, Philadel-
phia, offer a handsome folding chair
for the best loaf Of wheat bread made
by Miss under 16 years of age.
Henry Kayser, halter, No. 10 South
Second street, Philadelphia, offers a
fine silk hat for the best basket early
rose potatoes grown by the exhibitor.
John Bromley & Sons, carpet man.
ufacturers and dealers, No. 915 Mar
ket street offer handsome Persian
rug for the best water color painting
by lady.
Partridge & Richardson, dealers in
dress trimmings, No. II, 10 and q
North Eighth street, Philadelphia
offer an elegant scarf table cover fol
the best silk embroidered article of
any design.
Roman & Co., dealer in gloves, &c.
No. 26 North Eighth street, Phila
delphia offer glove box with 6 pairs
Of fine Roma kid gloves for the best
loaf of wheat bread.
James s. Earle 4 Sons, picture gal
leries, No. SIC Chestnut street, Phila
delphia, offer a picture frame valued
at 500 for the best pound of home
made butter made and exhibited by 0
Burlington county lady
Judson G. Gaskill, shipper of the
well-known Pemberton mari and Ram
bo's Schuylkill lime, offers ten tor
carload of his mari, delivered at any
point in New Jersey accessible by til,
Pennsylvania Railroad, to the ownel
of the handsomest Album or Crazy
Cushion.
Exhibitors wishing to compete iol
special premiums must state the fac
to the Entry Clerk ia charge withou
| fail.
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the number of delegates comprising
the Convention was reduced to 142 and
it was adopted that Y votes be neces-
sary to a choice.
The townships were then called for
nominations.
Bass River, Beverly city, Borden
town, Mansfield and Springfield NOM
mated Hon. VIM. 81. Carter Of Bor-
dentown; Burlington and Westamp-
ton nominated Charles E. Merritt;
Cinnaminson nominated Hon. Henry
G. Herr of Lumberton; Pemberton
nominated Andrew H. Fort of Penn
berton. DR.. VIM. G. Parry on behalf
of Mr.. Herr and the Eumberton del
egation and in the interest of harmony
arose and withdrew Mr.. Hers
name from before the Convention as
a candidate. The other townships
did not respond.
The townships we're then called for
the first ballot which resulted as fol-
lows
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Republican County Convention.

Republican County Convention.
The Burlington County Republican
Convention for the nomination of State
Senator and County Auditor conven-
ed at the Court House, Mount Holly,
on Saturday. The meeting was cal
led to order at Ills A. NJ. by Charles
Evan Merritt, chairman of last con-
vention, who reported the following
names of officers for temporary organ
ization
President, DR.. Pussy Wilson of
Chester.
Secretaries, Henry P. Thorn of
Medford, 1. Biddle Black, Chester
field.
Secretary then read the call for
the Convention. Hon. w. Budd
Deacon moved that Chair appoint
committees on permanent organization
and credentials, adopted.
They were selected as follows:
Organization, W. Budd Deacon,
Joshua Taylor, VIM. A. Newbold,
Joseph Thomas, John T. Burton.
Credentials, Daniel P. Naylor,
Charles L. Willard, William NJ. Ris-
don, Henry Ellis, Charles Andrews.
Roll was then called and townships
handed in credentials.
A motion to arrange the various
delegations to facilitate business was
lost.
On motion the convention adjourn
ed until 1890 P. M. to allow the COM
mittees time to prepare their reports.
Re-assembled at 1870 P. NJ. Com
mittee on Credentials reported all
correct, Willingboro' not being rep
resented. Report adopted.
Hon. Mr.. Deacon reported from
Committee on organization that pres
emit officers be the permanent organ
ization. Report adopted.
On motion the rules of last County
Convention were adopted for present
Convention.
Willingboro' not being represented
The news., 1882-10-03
House warming.

House Warming.
On Friday evening the ladies en-
ployed by the shoe firm Of Brown,
Kiner & Co. gave the firm and invi-
ted friends supper in their new fac
tory on Water street. The table
was spread in the second story and
about twenty persons sat down to the
first table which was filed to over
flowing. Over the table was suspen-
ded the name of the firm and all
around flowers were arranged to good
advantage. To say that those who
had the good fortune to be invited
epioyed the repast, would be faint
praise. When the supper was over
the large wedding cake was cut and
the centre presented to Mr.. Joseph
Kiner of the firm. One thing more
might be added to the few words
spoken in presenting the cake; that
we know the hosts and guests wish as
the days and years come and go they
may always be prosperous to the
firm of Brown, Kiner & Co.
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xplains Itself.
New LISBON, Sept. 20, '82.

Explains Itself.
NEW LISBON, Sept. 20, '82.
Editor of The Meas: | would like
you to rectify the statement you make
in the Sept. 18th issue of your paper
in regard to the burning Of New Lis
bon station being caused by the oper-
ator's failure to adjust the wire. What
do you mean by this 7 can you apply
this word "adjust" anyhow in this
case ? wish you would be a little
more positive about anything Of this
kind. You, then, according to this,
might just as well said I burned the
station down myself. Fortunately for
me ! had just left the Office and had
the lightning-rester, switch and cut
out all prepared for the storm.
Respectfully,
A. L. BOUCHER, Operator.
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A Coroner in Trouble.

A Coroner in Trouble.
George Bishop, Constable of Gin
naminson and one of the coroners OF
this county, vas arrested on the COM
plant of Charles L. Brown of that
place and taken before Justice John
B. Rightmire Of Delran early on Mon
day morning. Brown alleges that in
August last, being asked for settle
ment of his subscription account with
the Herald ne gave Bishop the money
to pay it for him, Bishop allowing that
he was going to the Herald office.
Recently Brown learned that Bishop
had only paid a small portion Of the
money and kept the balance and
therefore had him arrested as above
stated. Bishop was held in 800
bail for his appearance on Saturday
next.
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Who is He z


Who is He.
The editor of the Bordentown
Register wants it "thorougdly under
stood that he has never been, and is
not now an agent for the Associated
Press" Wonder who is the author
of all those wild cat dispatches that
come from that city ? They have the
same kind of a nuisance at the sea-
shore, and he has proved an awful
lar. They should both be captured
and placed in an asylum where it
would be impossible for them to tor
ture the public.
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Notice.
The plumbers we're at work for US
a couple of hours last week. Delin-
quent subscribers who read the above
should at once realize the immediate
necessity Of settlement of their ar
rearages. 1t isn't often that we In
dulge in the luxury of having plum
Der work for us and when We do we
want to make some provision for pay
ing him. Come in, square up and
make us glad.
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then made unanimous on motion Of
Mr.. Folwell. Chairman was author
lied to call next Convention the same
day as the Convention.
A Committee was appointed to
bring the candidate forward and he
accepted the nomination in very few
words.
The Convention then adjourned.
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the best performance ever given o.
this favorite opera in this city.
The food of last week rising in the
meadow completed submerged the
pumping station. Some days elapSe d
before WORK could be resumed.
farmers row of new brick houses,
on Locust avenue, are finished.
Captain Chas. D. Gauntt, late
Superintendent Of motive power of
the P. R. R., living at Burlington, is
quite i'll and his condition is source
of much anxiety to his family and
many friends.
Mr.. Joseph Hammell, who found a
package on the six o'clock train on
Thursday evening, will return it to
the lady, at Beverly, if she will call
on or address him in this city.
About nine o'clock Thursday morn
ing as "Punch" Shisler was attending
to some duties in the back room Of
his cigar store, small boy, aged IA
years, entered in his bare feet and at
tempted to rob his money drawer.
The boy, finding he could not open it,
and the bell ringing, made his escape,
closely pursued by Mr.. Shisler, who,
by the aid of Sweeney, captured him,
but owing to his youth, did not have
him arrested. Mr.. Shisler had Just
placed considerable amount in the
drawer in view Of going to bank.
DIR. Newton, State Inspector Of
milk, has appointed Peter L. Wander.
grift, as one Of his assistants, with
power to examine milk in all counties
of South Jersey.
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Cigars for the Million.
Cigars in a greater variety cannot
be found than at Harry T. Warmers.
Persons who visit the Fair will do
well to stop at his store and purchase
a good supply as they can buy bet
ter article than on the grounds.
Some Of his celebrated varieties are
the Rena Victoria, Key West, Henry
Clay Especially, Tom Scott, Boss La
India all havana filled 6 for rs cents,
and many others. Call at his store
and Mr., Warner can suit you better
than we can describe his stock.
The news., 1882-10-03

Third Assembly District County COnven-
venti0n.
The Third District Republican Con-
vention met at the Court House on
Saturday at 1870 A. NJ. and was
called to order by Capt. Kirkbride Of
Medford.
General John S. Trick of South
ampton was chosen Chairman and
Messrs. John T. Burton and DR.. Sharp
were appointed committee to con-
duct him to the chair.
The Chairman said he had no speech
to make and at once proceeded to bus
mess, Edward B. Jones of Northamp-
ton was chosen Secretary.
Charles Fl. Folwell moved that roll
Of townships be called for credentials,
which was done, and there being no
contests they were accepted as presen-
ted.
Capt. Kirkbride of Medford, moved
that committee Of five be appointed
to prepare rules for governing the
body.
Mr.. Folwell of Northampton advised
rules governing former conventions
be used for this Convection, but Mr..
Kirkbride insisted upon his motion or
an explanation of what the former
rules were. Mr.. Folwell then made
reply in substance that action by such
a committee would consume some time,
which would be just what the gentle
man from Medford wanted he had
an object in view in delaying business,
some end to serve. Mr.. Kirkbride
subsidized and Mr.. Folwelt then moved
in voting for candidates that after
three ballots had been taken, and no
nomination made, the lowest man shall
be dropped, and thereafter at every
ballot until the nomination is made, ex-
cept in cases where two or more re-
ceive the same number of votes, they
| shall be continued for anot her ballot.
The motion was adopted.
J. Fred Kiner of Northampton
moved to proceed to nominations. Car
ried.
Upon call the following townships
| responded with their choice: Bass
River, Little Egg Harbor and Wood
land, Alfred Palmer Evesham and
Southampton, William Fl. Doron
Northampton, Robert B. Engle Med.
ford, Milton H. Allen.
The Chair here suggested an Assist
ant Secretary, and Mr.. Middleton Of
Lumberton was chosen.
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Nearly n Fatal Accident.

An old man driving horse and
carriage on Wednesday last, had a
narrow escape from death While eros
sing the railroad track at Maple Shade.
He attempted to cross the track in
front of the Long Branch express,
which was running at the rate Of fifty
miles, the last wheel of the carriage
leaving the tract as the train few by.
The prompt action of Engineer Smith
in putting on the air-brake saved the
mans life.
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The Fair.
What are the people throughout
the county doing in the way of pre-
pairing exhibits for the coming County
Fair The success of the Fair de-
ponds largely upon the interest taken
by the people in placing on exhibition
large number Of exhibits. We espec-
tally urge the ladies to see that their
department is we'll filed with attrac-
tive goods.
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MARRIED.

September 18th, at Medford, BY Rev.
f. K. Bailey, W. E. Anderson and Eme-
line Cottof, all of Medford.
Septep Der 22d, at Pemberton, by Rev.
L. Fl. Lighthipe, John E. Powell and
Sophia B. Helms, all of Pemberton.
August 23d, at Philadelphia, by Rev.
Joseph Travis, William T. Burchell of
Bordentown and Anna E. Walter of Phila-
delphia.
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DIED.

September 2lst, at Burlington, at Bur-
Iington. Mrs. Susan N. Carter, in the 6Sth
year Of her age.
September 9th, at Three Tuns, Will
liam s. Green, aged 3S years.
September 2Sth, at Bordentown, Mary
Ann Truland, aged As years
September oath, at Beverly, William
H., infant son Of William Fl. and Emma
E. LeConey, aged Is months
October 10Th, in Camden, William
Fitzell, son-in-law of E. I. Idell of Mount
Holly.
The news., 1882-10-03

Philadelphia and Detroit Base Ball
Clubs. The champion clubs of the
United States will play on the Mount
Holly Fair grounds, on the afternoon
of the 10Th of October, the LIST day
of the Fair.
The news., 1882-10-03

Burlington.
The Burlington Base Ball Club de-
sire contradicted the statement ap-
pearing in last weeks Mirror that
the club had disbanded for the season.
The team has been greatly strength
ened by the addition of Lands, late
of the Baltimore as pitcher, and will
play their next game at Trenton on
Monday next. A fund Of over 81, 900
has been subscribed toward establish
ing a first class team for the season of
SO.
Henry Dennis formerly Of this
place and now residing in Delanco
was thrown from the cars at Haddon
Avenue in Camden on Monday Of
last week and was very badly injured.
He was taken to his home 10 Delanco.
A man who worked at McNeal's
foundry but who had no settled pl ace
of, residence was struck by the car 8
near Shedakers station on Monday
morning and instantly killed. The
body, which was frightfully mangled
was taken to Slack's morgue.
"Patience" was performed before a
moderate size audience st the Opera
House on Friday evening by fine
opera company, known as the Phila-
delphia Church Choir Co. Tt was
The news., 1882-10-03

Editor Watkins of the Moorostown
Chronicle made his first appearance on
Saturday at the convention, after a
serious and protracted illness. We
hope he may continue to mend.
The news., 1882-10-03

Attention is called to the ADVERTISE
ment of James Clothier in another
column, announcing a new express
line between Mount Holly and Phila-
delphia.
The news., 1882-10-03

just what will be developed at the
trial of Clarence M. Rogers, is agita-
ting this community. Look for good
attendance at court when the trial
comes of.
The news., 1882-10-03
Improvement.

Decided improvements.
The new postal orders will be a de-
cided improvement in point of conve-
nience over the old ones. They will
be made payable to bearer, thus facil-
itating the sending of fractional sums
of money, and at slight cost above a
check. Orders for a sum less than
five dollars will cost three cents, and
the service is extended as to raise the
limit of orders from fifty to one hun
dred dollars.
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COURT.
The Convention then adjourned

COURT.
On Thursday the testimony on the
part of the caveators in the Norcross-
Claypoole will case was commenced,
the object being to prove the testa-
trix was not in her right mind at the
time of making the will, several per-
sons who boarded in the same house
where Mrs. Murphy resided were
called and testified to strange actions
and conduct on the part Of Mrs Muir
ply at time prior to the making Of
the will. Joseph Norcross the tesla
trix's brother also testified to the same
thing, as this cause was not concluded
and the business of the criminal courts
being retarded, The court announced
an adjournment of this cause until
October 10th.
The jurymen not empaaeled on the
will case were excused until Tuesday
morning, at which time the indict-
ments will be called.
Charles E. Merritt, Esq /, was gran
ted an order allowing the investment
Of certain trust funds, now in the
hands of DeForrest Willard guardian.
Joseph Weyman of Beverly, was
called before the bar Of the court to
receive sentence under plea Of non
cult, to an indictment charging him
with assault upon ex-Mayor Washing
ton Bastian of Beverly. Weyman was
drunk at the time of the assault and
after making the remark that "there
would be widow in town before
night" discharged apistol in the direc-
ton of Bastian's house. Col. Stratton
argued for a mitigated sentence and
the court fined Weyman 800 and
costs, which we're paid.
James Dennis indicted for keeping
a disorderly house and selling liquor
to the workm men at McNeals foundry
and others in Burlington, was fined
$50 and costs, after a statement by
Joseph Fl. Gaskill, ESQ.,, on behalf of
the prisoner.
Albert /. Foster Of the same place,
was fined the same amount and costs.
He stated in mitigation that all the
other liquor sellers in Burlington sold
on Sunday, and he was no more guilty
than the rest.
John Andrew Wilson of Mount
Holly was sentenced to Is months in
the State Prison, notwithstanding his
plea that jersey lightning was the fac
tor of his case.
Samuel W. Quigley Of Bordentown,
also pleaded the s'rum racket" but
the court sentenced him to months
in the county Jail. This prisoner was
indicted for assault and battery upon
his daughter, aud has already boarded
with Sheriff Hays since May last.
The Appeal list was called on Mon
day morning and cases No. l, 2, 8
and4 were found to be incorrectly upon
the list and were stricken off.
| No. 5. David W. Davis vs.. Charles
G. Estlow appellee appeal from Just
Rigg was set down for October 18th
No. 8. John Antrim, appellant and
William Fl. Fenimore appellee was sci
down for October 10th.
No. 7. john McNeal appellant and
George q. Cheeseman appellee was or
motion of Charles E. Hendrickson dis
l
missed
| No. s. William H. Fenimore ap
pellant and Sarah Fenimore appellee
The judgment of Justice was reversed
by an agreement between the parties
counsel. The justice having named {
wrong date in the summons.
No. 9. Michael Mingin appellant
and Charles Simpkins appellee, dis
missed.
No. 10. Thomas Haines appellant
and William Fl. Bennett appellee
| Dismissed.
The court then adjourned unit
Tuesday morning at 10 Am.
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Several of the noted New York
Homing Pigeon Clubs will compete
for S25 purse or cup at the Mount
Holly Fair. This in addition to
elegant displays of pigeons.
The news., 1882-10-03

The finest and largest exhibit of
Channel Island cattle ever held in
the State of New jersey at the Mount
Holly Fair, Oct. 10, IL, IL & ID.
The news., 1882-10-03

2.2O trotting class. The s5O0purse
on Wednesday. the End day Mount
Holly Fair.
The news., 1882-10-03

Before the vote was announced
Little Egg Harbor changed its vote
to 2 for Carter and 4 for Merritt;
Chester west district, Immediately fol-
lowed with change of 2 more to
Merritt and thus made Mr.. Merritt
the nominee, having IS votes or 8
more than the number necessary to a
choice.
Mr.. Chas. i. Willard Of Borden
town moved that the nomination be
made unanimous, which was heartily
adopted.
A committee consisting of Hon.
w. Budd Deacon, VIM. M. Risdon
and Charles p. Willard was then ap-
pointed to bring the nominee before
the Convention.
Mr.. Merritt in few remarks &C.
cepted the nomination, but stated that
week or ten days ago he publicly
withdrew his name from the contest
owing to health and business engage
ments which he thought at the time
would prevent his filling the position.
However, now that the nomination
was SO unanimously rendered him he
would earnestly work for an election
and if successful would act in the
Legislature as his conscience dictated
and which he felt sure would not lead
him astray or in opposition to the
interests of his constituents.
joseph S. Gibson was then unan-
imously nominated for Auditor by
reclamation under suspension of the
rules.
The committee Of last Convention
to codlfy rules governing the party
in Conventions presented them in
printed form and they were distribut-
ed among the delegates after which
they we're adopted.
A committee was then appointed to
present to the Convention Messrs.
Hon. Henry G. Herr, Hon. VIM.
81. Carter and Andrew II. Fort,
who individually expressed satisfac-
ton with the action of the Conven-
ton and pledged themselves to sup
port the nominees.
Auditor Gibson was then collared
In the audience and compelled to go
forward and pay his respects to the
Convention, which he did good
humoredly.
Calls for Hon. Thomas NJ. Locke Of
the Second Assembly District, brought
that gentleman forward and he made
a few well-chosen remarks to the
Convention.
1t was moved and adopted that a
County Executive Committee be ap-
pointed in accordance with the rules.
After the appointment of an Ad-
visory Committee Of one from each
election district, the Convention ad-
journed.
The news., 1882-10-03

The choicest specimens Of Asiatic,
Hamburghs, Spanish, American and
hosts of other varieties of fowls will
compete at the Mount Holly Fair.
The news., 1882-10-03
Railroad ISnse Table.

Trains leave from Mount Holly asJoaotOs:
9.55. 125i, As, 4. IS, G.I2, .I8, 10. 20 p. NJ.
ON sundays, 1854, 1l.50 A. M, and 5.20P. NJ.
For New York via HIghtstown. 6.54 A.. M;
For New York, and Trenton, via. Kinkora,
For Hightstown. and points above Pemberton
For Pemberton, e.5l, A. NJ, 12.o1, 1910, As.
1918. 7.22 p. NJ. On Sundays, leave
North Pemberton s.35A. N.
on SundayiPemberton 1885, P. NJ.
For Vincentown, 9. A. M, IL, OF GIG P: M.
For Medford, 10 A. M, IL. OF. 400. 6.25 p. NJ.
For Tuckerton and N. j. s. r. r., $40 A. M,
KINKoRA BRANcH.-Leave KInkora, s.ss
A. NJ, /. AZ, s. 30 p. NJ. ;Lewistown for Kinkora,
7.34 A. NJ. 2.45. 4.5SP. NJ.
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Eve Per Cent. on. for Cash.

tive FtF CtHt. UH IOF CubHs
Rudderow makes his fall announce
ment in another column and speaks
out in no uncertain tones. His five
per cent. discount for cash makes q
close margin, but brings him addition
al trade, with which he is satisfied.
The nimble sixpence beats the slow
shilling every time. HIS advertise
ment is we'll worth reading.
The news., 1882-10-03

Our obliging and attentive post
master, ]. Fred Laumaster is spending
week at his old home, York, Pa.
The Squire has made annual visits
there for the past thirty years and it
proves rare treat to renew old asso-
Citations
The news., 1882-10-03

A Suspicious Death.
Coroner Keller was notified on
Monday that woman by the name of
Mrs. Stewart, a daughter of Madam
G. Frost Hays of Bridgeboro, had
died at that place under suspicious
circumstances. Mrs. Stewards death
resulted from peritonitis, which only
follows in case of wounds or bruises
inflicted. IF an abortion was per-
formed the facts will be brought out
at the Inquest. Madam Hays, is
an herb doctor doing business in Phil
adelphia.
The news., 1882-10-03

Trenton and Burlington Base Ball
Clubs at the Mount Holly Fair grounds,
on the 18th, the last day of the Fair.
The news., 1882-10-03

The regimental teams of this State
will shoot for the State badge at Brin-
ton range to-day.
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Trains LEAVE for Mount Holly as olo,gs !.

From Philadelphia, 1900, $40. II A.: M,
300 400 $50, $40 7.30, 1000. 11.30 p. H..
On Sundays, 10 A. M, l, and 8. 80 p. NJ.
From Trenton, rs ,10.leA. NJ, g. 3o,P.
NJ.
From Pe,nberton, $40, 7.40A A. NJ, IL. IS, 2.27.
500, South Pemberton s, 3S A. NJ. 5.56P. NJ.
From Hightstown, 6.35 A. M, 7.00P. m.
From Vincentown, 6.35, 1l.55 A. NJ, 1.30,
From burlington, $3.50, I1.25 A. M, ais, $40.
From Madford, 7.sO, s.s5 A. NJ, 2.1o, 4.s5,
6.58P.M.
From Toms River. s.4oA. NJ. 4:43 P. N.
From Tuckerton, 500 A. M. 3. 45 p. NJ.
From Long Branch, sos. IL, rs A. n. BIO p. NJ.
The news., 1882-10-03

"1He Nelos" has larger circulation IN
burlington county than any paper published
outside Of Mount Holly.
The news., 1882-10-03

Some of the pavements on Pine
street are ia very dangerous con-
dition and should be repaired before
some one is injured.