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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23
Agricultural Reporf.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The fol-
lowing was issued by the depart
ment of agriculture, supplementary.
The cotton returns after the close of
the harvest, with an effort of uni
versal completeness, resulted in OBJ
tanning county estimates covering
seven-tenths of the entire field of
production. Five hundred and six
counties, for the December return,
represent but 43 per cent of the cot
ton area. An inquiry, calling for
comparison with last years product,
was divided, first, TO show the re-
suit on a basis of equal areas ).
second, the modification, by increase,
or decrease, of the acreage. The re-
suit makes the state per centage OF
last years product as follows:
North Carolina, 81 South Carolina,
80; Georgia, Sc; Florida, 80; Ala
bama, sc Mississippi, 80; Louisiana,
Sc; Texas. rs; Arkansas, So; Ten
nessee, 60. Somewhat of the yield
of the December returns still fall
short of the indications in October,
when the average was 60, against 80
in October, 1880. That average OF
the condition pointed to about
5.370,O00 bales. In October
1879 the average was 80 per cent.
On this basis the comparison by the
October condition would point 10 a
result fully as large. 1t is probable
that the panic land depression,
naturally caused By the reduced pro-
ductions, has had slight conserva-
tive tendency upon these final re-
turns, yet the discrepancy between
these and the previous returns of
the condition are not wide, showing
inevitably a large reduction in the
yield. The returns of the average
make the increase of acreage i'll 1881
about five per cent, and the total
acreage about sixteen and a half
millions of acres: The returns of
losses by the cotton caterpillar in
dicate an aggregate loss of about
100000 bales. The heaviest losses
are in Florida, IA per cent; Louisi-
ana, IL per cent; Alabama, 10 per
cent; Mississippi, 6 5-16 per cent;
| Arkansas, 7-10 per cent; Georgia,
8 6-1O per cent; Texas, per cent,
South Carolina, 2 $40 pei cent.
( Very small losses occurred in North
/ Carolina and Tennessee, and none in
/ Missouri and Virginia.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23

There is a deal of more or less
sensational gossip at the New York
clubs about eX-Secretary Blaine's
Garfield memorial oratiou, to be de-
livered in the house of representa-
tives on the evening of the 9th
inst. Mr.. Blaine and his personal
friends are said to be giving out
some of the "points" in advance, and
if these intimatiOns are not mis-
leading the distinguished statesman
from Maine would seem to be essay
ing the historical role of Marc An
tony. The same ideas, curiously
enough, would seem to be current
at Washington, inasmuch as a Post
correspondent telegraphs from there
that "a warm friend of Mr.. Blaine
said this morning that it was going
to be very curious performance"
adding, "there will be good deal
more OF Blaine in that meeting than
of Garfield. Exactly what the ora
tor of the occasion will say can not
be prophesied, but his words will
be chosen. His position is one of
extreme delicacy, and the effects of
his speech will extend as far into
the future as the year 1884"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23

RICHMOND, VA, Feb. 16.-The
grand jury of Hanover county was
engaged, yesterday, investigating
the duel said to have taken place in
that county, in October. between
Congressman Geo. d. Wise and Sem
tor Riddleberger; and also the al
legged meeting on Sunday between
Riddleberger and r. Obeirne. one of
the proprietors of the State, news
paper of this city, which, however,
did not result in an exchange OF
shots. After taking the names OF
the witnesses from Richmond, in
Guiding several newspaper men sub.
penaed and examined, the grand
jury adjourned until tomorrow
without coming to any conclusion
that is so far as has been made
public.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23

THE design of the tariff commits
sion bill is to stave off discussion of
the tariff and relieve protectionists
of their tervld anxiety. The Kasson
bill gives the commission of nine
civilians until January, 1888, to make
their report. This will throw the
consideration of the report over to
the forty-eighth congress. The pro-
tected manufacturers in the mean
time exhibit no consistency what
ever: They are falling out with each
other, snorting and growing like
dogs over a bone because of the alb
surd inequalities of the bounties of
their own making. Even if congress
passes the commission bill, the tariff
discussion will be hotter than ever.
The bounty beggars can not choke
Off discussion and the dissemination
of information about the war tariff.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23

The hope of finding Lieutenant
De Long and his associates alive has
been very generally abandoned, and
the most that is expected from the
search in their behalf is that it may
determine what their unhappy fate
was. The forest in which they are,
according to all evidences, is but
eighty miles long, and it can be
thoroughly searched in q few days.
The report that the forest is entire
ly destitute of game has been con-
firmed, and therefore, besides the
rlgors of the climate, they were sub
jected to the danger of starvation.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23

The governors speech to the
stockmen contains doctrines of the
greatest soundness. They could not
be otherwise, because they are pre-
cisely what the STATESMAN has per-
sistently advocated in relation to the
school lands.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23

THE impression that General B
F. Butler, contemplates making
another effort, in the approaching
election, TO reach the executive
chair of Massa chusetts, is gaining
ground, particularly in that state.
The Democratic state committee, at
its annual meeting in Boston the
other day, elected officers who are
sllfriendly to General Butler. The
chairman has been a pronounced
Butler man, and it is conceded that
the party machinery is now all in
the generals hands.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23

THE Alcalde talked, yesterday,
as he always does, wisely. Read the
admirable discussion of a question
which has no parallel in our states
political history-the handling OF
the "childrens land" and money.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23

THE experiment of lighting rail-
way cars with electricity has been
tried in England, and though it was
by no means pronounced success,
it has turned the attention of inven-
tors in this country to the subject.
The plan of making the engine sup
ply the power to generate the cleo
tricity necessary for lighting has
been abandoned, as the current
would cease with each stop of the
locomotive and thus extinguish the
light. The idea now being worked
upon is to store electric energy in a
box or some other vessel in the cars
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23

MR.BLAINE is assuming toward the
present administration the position
which Conkling occupied toward
Gen. Garfield. with this difference,
that he has no official position from
which to make an effective fight. In
forcing the night thus early. MIR
Blaine is alternating from himself
the leaders of the Republican party,
and it is a question whether he is
carrying with him the masses of the
party, who care little about the quar-
rels between party leaders.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23

In Florida there are 1858 white
people over ten years of age who
cannot write their own names.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23

THE governor says he is going to
have three millions of public land set
aside for a permanent university
fund. The stockmen endorse him,
and the legislature will supp Ort him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23

Ike Garrett, charged with attempt
ing to burn the town of Glasgow,
KY, has been discharged.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23

New YORK, Feb. 16.-One of the
two passengers saved from Bahama,
and brought to this port, is II. j.
Fear, of Savannah, Ga.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23
Worse than the GainsbOrough
Hat.

New York star.l
Mr.. Wallack did a sensible thing
in asking ladies TO refrain from
wearing at the theatre the pictur-
esque Gains5orough bat of the
period. The suggestion seems TO
have been taken in good part and
generally acted upon. If it were
not for the danger of high coiffures
coming into fashion again the adop-
ton of the English habit of coming
without hat or bonnet might be rec
commended as efficacious. Iremem-
Der one night gong to the theatre
with John Brougham, when ladies
were wearing tall hats perched
on mountains of braided hair. The
lady in front of Brougham ell.
tirely concealed the stage from him.
"This reminds me" he said, ''of a
visit | made with Harold Bateman
to the Olympic theatre in London.
We sat in the pit, and as there was
a draught from the open door. Bate
man kept his hs<esn. Presently a
man behind him hed him on the
shoulder, saying, ~ yeur pardon,
4irshi.t5 rrisill luAi., ia ns 1a!ir hat
certainly said Bateman. He took
his hat off and ran his fingers
through his bushy hair-yOu re-
member what lot he had-so that
it stood up about six inches. A mo-
ment later the stranger touched him
agaiG, saying: Il beg your pardon,
sir; but pray be so good as to keep
your hat on"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23

1t is said Wash Jones win soon begin
TO hunt around for the party who led
him to suppose he was wanted as gov
ernor of Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23

. GEN. ABE BUFoRD, so long identi-
fed with the breeding and turf IN
terests OF the country, has renounced
worldly things and joined the
church. He is of the opinion, how
ever, that racing can be carried on
'legitimately and not inconsistently
with moral or religious principles"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23

The Atlanta city council has voted
$4,000 for the purchase of = site for
a city park.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23

The question at Washington is
whether Hopping Joe Brown, of
Georgia, could have been beaten as
a somersaulter on the Neill Brown
vote. His feat startled the champion
double somersaulter David DAVIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-10-17

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-THE Posts financial article
says: The money market continues easy at sac
per cent for call loans on stocks, and 3ka4h per
cent on United States bonds. The ruling rate Tor
Time loans on stocks is per cent, and on United
states bonds per cent. Prime mercantile paper
Is Gas per cent, while plain call loans OF money
approved stock exchange collateral are Sac
per cent, yet such is the borrow
Ing demand for the leading stocks, incident
70 the short" interest in the market, that holders
OF these stocks get them carried for four per cent
and In some cases. like Lake Shore and Northern
Pacific preferred, at lower rates. At the Stock
exchange, the market for speculative stocks is
higher than yesterday, the rse-taking prices as
we write AND comparing with yesterdays closing
ranging from y 10 2 per cent The market is
still fever1sh, but nevertheless there is some i'm
pr0vement In tone and a further upward
reaction. even II the final turn has not
come, would cause surprise. The
stocks which have advanced most have been
those In which the s'short" interest was largest
For instance, North Pacific preferred has advanced
~ TO s3 the common per cent to 451s, Denver ~
TO 52A, Missouri Pacific IL to 1045, Delaware,
Laekawanna Western - to 1917, Lake Shore *
TO 1l24, Milwaukee St Paul q 10 1O9zk u. Pacific
~ to l0Ss, and Texas and Pacific, Michigan Gen.
trail and Louisville per cent each. AS we close
prices are the highest or the day, and the cover
ing OF snort sales is becoming general United
States bonds are strong and Ha4 higher. State
bords are dull and steady, and railroad bonds are
up sa1 per cent The market for foreign exchange
is dull.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-10-17

AN INTERESTING INTERVIEW WHICH TOOK PLACE
IN PHILADELPHIA.
Yesterday, Mr.. II. A. Bowen, when under arrest
IN Philadelphia, for his board, was taken by an
officer to the Office of Mr. Brewster, in that CITY,
When he reached 1t, in the front ONCE he wrote
note and sent It In to the Attorney General who at
once came out from his private Office into the front
Office where Bowen was, and an interesting In
terview took place, which was heard
by one OF the senior students, who re-
ouced it to writing as soon Brewster LEFT.
According to this report OF the interview Bowen
to ball Mr.. Brewster reminded him he did not
know him and had never seen him
before to his knowledge. and because
he was a stranger to him, and also be-
Bowen towards the department Of Justice
Mr.. Brew ster said that he (Bowen) had involved
his department in a scandal, maliciously got up
by these star route men. Mr.. Bowen said he was
very sorry, but he meant no wrong and he came
from California to make 1t plain. Mr.. Brewster
told him If he had not come he would have made
Elm come. MI. Brewster, on Mr.. Bowen's sugges-
tion that they speak In private refused, say
ing there was nothing to be private
about The following is the text or the
note which Bowen sent to Mr.. Brewster:
"Wh1ie giving my statement to the district attor
ney this afternoon on the alleged bribery OF Mr.
Dickson. was arrested by the proprietor OF the
hotel. where I am stopping, for my board bill
The bill has never been presented, and l can pay
1t tomorrow. InaSmuch as am detained here,
and have been by Mr.. Ker (who is out OF town.,
am constrained to ask that you advise me as to
my course OF procedure"
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BALTIMORE. Oct. 17.-virginia 6s. consos, 81;
do second series 35; do new en-fortes, a bid
BALTIMORE. Oct. 17.-Cotton steady-middline
lIs Flour active and firm Wheat. southern easy but
red. G9al 4; do amber. l2al. IS: No. Maryland
nominal, LIB; No. western winter red, spot and
0ctob r. l09aI; 99ls; November, loAl io5s; Decem-
Der, Itsalll5s; January, l.l2sal l2H. Corn,
southern firm; western irregular and lwerscuthern
ho s no S,a 75@a75s. November q Decem
stesdynsSnthern 4ia4S; do req rust proof. 37aS9;
aaa46. Rye Steady and quiet, 65a6s. Hay fairly
10 oos Is 90 Provisions firm and UNCHANGED. Butter
"a: Eggs dun aud easy 2s92a Petroleum duh and
ordinary to fair, 7ta94. Sugar easy-A soft, 95s
copper refined, 17H. Whisky firm, l. lSa1 90 Freighs
to Liverpool per steamer quiet-cotton, 532d -FOUR
Is 3D. grain, 5fatd. Receipts-nour, q z72 barrels;
wheat 49, 900 blshels $40 bushels; oats, 800
bushus; rye. 600 bushels. Shipments-wheat, 10 432
bushels; corn. 1884 bushels. Sales-wheat $40, 600
bushels; cOrn APO. 600 bushels.
NEW YORK, Oct. l7.-Stocks moderately active.
Money, D.. Exchange-long. 4S0A; short, 1854. State
bonds neglected. Governments generally unchanged.
Cotton quiet.
NEW YORK, Oct. 17.-F1our Quiet and steady.
Wheat moderately active and 1sax cent better Corn
opened a1 cent better; subsequently, lost advance
declined ,sa1s cent Pork strong, II 90. Lard hrm
1860,
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ID ED.

EDLIN. On October 16. 1882 at 6 30 r. m ELIZA.
BETH EDLIN, native of Tralee. County OF Kerry
years.
The funeral will take place from her sisters residence
Mrs Catlar1ne Ragan 2l5 street northeast on Wed.
nesday. October l8, at o'clock p m. Relatives aud
friends OF the family are invited to attend.
OVENS. On October l6 1892 at rs A. m RICH.
ARD OWENS, in the fiftieth year of his age.
Friends and relatives respectfully invited to At
tend the funeral from his late residence, No. 3l7 N
street southeast, Wednesday afternoon, at three
O'Clock
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COL SLAYBACK's P1sTOL-THE BAR AssoCIA
THE CASE OF COL CoCKRELI.

COL sLAYBACKs PIsTOL-THE BAR ASSOCIATION
THE CASE OF COL COCKREII.
A pawn-broker named Morris Michael testified
before the coroner's jury, at the inquest over the
body OF Col. Slayback, I'm St Louis yesterday that
the pistol which John McGuf1in testified that he
nad taken away from Col Slayback on the evD-
ming or the shooting was the same that he (tho
pawnbroker) had sold TO Slayback four months
ago.
The bar association OF the city yesterday PASSED
euogistic resolutions upon the character of Col
Slayback, and protested against the spirit OF ruff
naniSm which is abroad, the wanton eInploymept
In speech or writing OF Incorporate, lcentious
ana deIamatory language, the resort on frivolous
preJeXI 10 deadly weapons, and the encourages
menu OF sentiment which may impel a sensitive
that death is not feared.p Several speeches were
made which condemned the pei 1nal Journalism
or the Post Dispatch, and characterized Col Slay-
backs death as assassination.
Owing 10 the sickness or Judge Loughlin OF the
criminal court, St Louis, and the fact that the
notes or the coroners Inquest In the Cockrell-Say.
PACK homicide have not been written out Col
CockrellS counsel did not apply for his release ON
pail yesterday. The matter has been deferred
until Wednesday. No charge has vet been MAZE
against Mr. Cockrell. Frank X. Hurd Democrats
Congressman from the Toledo. Ohio, district viii
act as advisory counsel for Col. CockrelL The two
are warm friends. Ii Is stated that Emory Siorrs
OF Chicago viii assist or take charge OF the prose.
cution.
COL sLAyBACK's LIFE INSURANCE.
The life insurance men OF St louis are taking
more Than usual interest in the recent tragedy IN
that city on account OF the insurance on Col Slay.
backs life. Ii Is held that IL IL is proven that Col
Slayback went into the Post Dispatch Office with
drawn revOlver, the insurance companies will not
come forward with the money TO which the family
are supposed TO be entitled. The amount for
which Col Slayback's life was insured was 1854 0Q
the policies being mostly placed in eastern insu-
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THOMAS j. FISHER Il co.
TRUSTEES SALE OF THE PREMISES KNOWN
ssEO HOIiSE 81 -,

TRUSTEES SALE OF THE PREMISES KNOWN
AS 'FORD' OPERA HOUSE,"
BY virtue Of deed Of trust dated the 9TH day Of
November, A. ID. 1872, and recorded in Iiber No ss
7ol folio 10l of the land records of the District
of Columbia. and by the request in writing Of the
party secured thereby the subscribers sell TO the
i,shsst and best bidder On the pEsn,isss MoNDAY
FIVE O'CLOCK in tho afternoon. IAN of lot mum.
bered (onel and the east half Of lot wo in square
City Of Washington. District Of Columbia according to
the original plat or plan Of said city. said half Of lot
three feet SIX inches Louisiana avenue togetfsr
ii said deed mentioned. 1900 30
Terms Of sale $40 00o with PER cent interest from
Apr 2 isS2 III paid and the expenses Of the sale in
cash; anal the residue in equal in one and ta
from GATE OF SALE with six centum per annum
nerest Tor which the purchaser must give notes be
secured on the property sold to the satisfaction Of the
trustees he property Will be sold subject taxes
pu. chaser's cost. - 49,
A. HYDE.
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THOs. ]. FISHER & CO., Auctioneers.

RINK PROPERTY, AT THE CORNER OF NEW
YORK AVENUE AND STREET. WASHING
TON, DC
BY virtue OF a deed Of trust dated April Sd. -,
AID 1877, and recorded in l. Der No. $50 folio 253
ct seq. OF the Land Records of the District -A
nmDl and at request OF the party secured, will Sc
IN front OF the premises SATURDAY, OCTOBER
TWESTf-FtRS 1882. at FIVE O'CLOCK p. NJ,
Lots numbered thirty eight C3S) and thirty nine 9) in
Sis5 IN square numbered two hundred and 1.-TWO
thereon, consisting of part of the skating Rink
Terms One third cash. of which s2U0 must be paid
al safe and lance in three equal nstaiments at six
WE'VE and eighteen months. with interest secured By
e on the property all cash. ut option of purchaser
Conseyaci1g at purchasers cost. II terms are not
COMPLIED with in FIVE days the Trustees right
20 resell ON hye days notice ut st Of the defaulting
purchaser. MAHLON ASHFOkD Ae
o5-eo&ds w G. GREEN trustees.
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mr., LEON GUARANTEES A THOROUGH AND
~ speedy cure Of Organic Weakness, Loss Of Sexual
and Seminal Emissions in the shortest time
sble Beware of Quacks and their worthless nostrums
The Doctors scientific scrptions have cured over
so 600 call especially invited from those who
have failed to find relief elsewhere 237 Pennsyysnis
avenue. o7-1m
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New Work necisionS

the following decisions were handed down;
Beatte agt the Delaware, LaCkawanna and
western railroad company, Judgment affirmed
with costs; Story agt the New York Elevated rail-
road company. judgment reversed and new trial
granted, costs to abide the event.
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AUNCANsON BROS, aucuoneers.
THIS EVENING.

ENOLEY, Auctioneer,
WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, 5000 UN-
REDEEMED PLEDGES, AT THE NATIONAL
LOAN OFFICE, 1907 SIEVE <TH STREET
NORTHWEST, COMMENCING THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER TWENTY-EIGHTH 1882 AT
SEVEN PM, AND WILL CONT NUE. U&TIL
THE ABOVE-MENTI ONED PLEDGES ARE
SOLD, CONSISTING OF LADIES' AND GEN
TLENEN'S SUPERIOR CLOTHING. BED
CLOTHING. MI CELL ANGUS ARTICLES,
DIAMONDS. WATCHES AND JEWELRY.
GENTLENIEN'S CLOTHING Comprising fine
business Goats of the finest materials made in the
lateat yles, Gents Underwear, &c.
LADIES' CLO1HING-Comprises a superior assert
ment of Silk, AIerino. Cashmere. Alpaca, Delaine,
ChintZ Calico and other Dresses and Dress Patterns,
and Ladies' Underwear, &c. sc.
SHAWLS, CLOAKS AND SACQUES - Paisley
Broche, Grape ThiIet and Fancy Plaid Shawis, Cloth
Cdssimere, Coats and G oaks.
DIAMONDS, WATCHES AND 'JEWELRY- Soil
talre and Cluster Diamond Pins, Studs and Ear Rings,
stem aud Key Winding American, English and other
Lever Watches, Sets JeWery Cameo and other Rings,
Pins. Lockets, &c.
MISCELLANEOUS GOGDS-Plated Ware, Bibles,
Books, Tools Musical Instruments. Mirrors, &c.
BED CLOTHING. BOOTS AND SHOES-Ouits,
81 reads. Blankets, Sheets Boosters, Pillow Cases,
Table Cloths &C.: Mems, Nomen's and Chdren's
Shoes.
sy Parties having Goods deposited will please take
notice.
s26-1m FOLEY. Auctionear
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Eafaux Wanndcd.

JERSEY CITY, n. j., Oct l7-Thomas O'Connor,
Central railroad track walker, this morning
FOUND Joseph Costello, an Italian laborer, a resi-
dent or Greenvllle, lying at the side OF the main
track. near Centervllle. He was unconscious, and
there was a deep cash in his head, from which the
blood f1owed copiouSly. He was removed to the
Charity hospital, where his wounds were pro-
nounced fatal 1t is supposed that the man was
struck by locomotive
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Name.
TIE G.RrIrrp CI.rxs-Among the claim

THE GARFIELD CLAIMs.-Among the claims filed
with the board designated 10 audit the claims arts
Ing from the illness and death OF the late President
is one from the receiver OF the New Jersey Central
railroad for laying special tracks at Elberon and
running special trains s. 1891; and the National
Capital Telephone company, $50. No claim has vet
been nled by DIR. Hamilton DIR. Boynton.
Inc board Is waiting 20 hear from them.