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The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

A RURAL newspaper writer, looking evil
IDENTIFY through powerful and faithful eye
glasses, says he fails to discern an honest
point in the proposed meeting in New York
of the Attorney General, his aide.de.eamp,
Bliss, his adjutant. general, Woodward, and
Brewster Cameron and Henry c. Bowen,
the special detectives who are charged with
attempting to bribe Foreman Dickson ct al.
of the Star, Route jury. Bliss and Merrick,
being employed by the day-at Sl00 each
per diem not be expected to have
their meeting here in Washington, where
economy of time and money might be
practced, and where they could be exer-
cising their other official functions all in
term but Mr.. Brewster, who should be
anxious to do what is best for the good Of
the Government, and to do his duty under
standingly, astonishes his friends and mys-
titles the people by conniving with schemes
that are SO reprehcnsible. The New York
meeting, under the shadow of ex-Cabinet
officers OF dishonest repute, is for purpose
which these Government officers should
know is well understood.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20
Conclusive Proof.

ATHNnHhW TfhVeIef.
"And You say that You are innocent OF the
charge OF stealing a rooster from Mr.. Jonesr
asked an Arkansaw Judge Of a moek.looklng
prisoner.
"Yes, sir, am Innocent as innocent as a
child"
the rooster from Mr.. JonesY'
"Yee, cir, and can provo It,"
SHOW can you prove ltr
81 can prove that didn't steal Mr.. Jones'
rooster, Judge, because stole two hens from
Mr.. 0raston the same night, ana Jones lives
I'VE miles from Graston's."
ssrhe proof IL conclusive" said the Judge.
"Discharge the prisoner"
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

Jacob II. shipherd, OF Peruvian Company
notoriety, was Thursday, In Supreme Court
Chambers, Now York, to submit to an examina
tion in supplementary proceedings upon u
judgment obtained against him by the Union
News Company In June last. Shipherd had
sued the company for alleged breach Of con-
tract TO supply his son with newspapers to be
sold by him at Richmond Hill, Long Island.
herd failed to appear, and the judgment rem.
dered against him was for SlOS costs. Ship
herd testified Thursday that he had no pres.
ent knowledge that he owned any real estate,
and that lie owned no stock OF any corporation,
promissory notes or other evidences OF indebt.
edness, and that, to the best OF his-present
recollection, nothing was due him for profess
sional services. He acted as his own counsel,
and objected TO almost every question asked
him.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20
Minnehaha Lodge of Good TempIars.

Although the temperature was exceedingly
oppressive the session of Mlnnehaha Lodge of
Good Templars, held last evening, was very
largely attended, not only by the members,
Of the Lodge, but by the members of the varl-
Gus other lodges in this city, notably OF
, Friendship Lodge, from which large delcga
I tion was present After the Initiation OF now
members and the transaction of other I'm.
portant and Interesting business the lodge
was entertained with instructive remarks by
Mr.. j. II. Lewis, Mr.. Crandall and Mr.. Spur
geon, of Friendship Lodge, and Mr.. Il. Cog
gins, OF Clements Lodge, vocal solos by Mrs.
Kalstrom, Mr.. W. u. Young and Professor Bull
lard, and recitation by Miss May Held The
meeting on next Tuesday evening promises
10 DO exceedingly interesting, from the fact
that tho Grand Lodge Will make an official
visitation, and an active and energetic commit
tee Is working hard to prepare for that event.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

To-DAY's Republican gouges Mr.. Blaine
in the left optic on his stand with the coali-
tion move in Virginia, aud in anotherpara-
graph ticklcs him under the maxillary
grinders for work doue in the Maine con-
test The Republican moves in mysterious
way its wonders to perform.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

THE vote Oh the River and Harbor bill
enters largely into the merits of Congress
sional candidates for denomination on the
Republican ticket. Few there arc who have
been able to justify their vote to constitu-
ents in Eastern and Central States.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

THE TELEGRAPH informs the country
that Attorney General Brewster addressed
the New York Bar Association in Albany
yesterday, upon which occasion he made a
few feeble remarks about the Star. Route
cases. The telegraph does not, however,
inform us whether or not the Attorney Cen
eral was in the same mental condition he
was in some time ago when he gave us
his opinion at John Chamberlain's about
these same cases. He was drunk upon the
latter occasion.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

See the great variety OF wall papers, window.
shades, cornices, steel eqgraylngs, chromos,
picture frames, roady.made and made TO order
Wall papers hung at moierate prices at
Veerhoff's, 016 Seventh street.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20
ALMOST A MIRACLE.


Read what William Eden formerly butcher,
now of the firm OF William Eden IL Co., stock
dealers, Baltimore, says about Excreter
MESSRS. LAFLEUR & CO.
GENTLEMEN: / have suffered with acute
chronic rheumatism for twenty-five or thirty
years, and sometimes IL was so severe that have
been confined to the house nom three TO six
months at time. have tried our best physicians
during that time both nllopathc and homeopathic
and all the galvanists and lnagnetstsl could hear
OF. l have also been cupped, leechel, bllstered
and had numbers of different kinds Of linlments
rubbed on me without getting auy relief. heard
of your Excreter, and, although had given up
all hope of ever being cured concluded to try it,
and am thankful did so, for ailer taking IL one
or two weeks / commenced to improve rapidly,
and now, after taking IL two months, am In good
health. All the swelling and pain are gone, and
can walk without any trouble all over the city,
and believe that viii be permanently cured in q
short time. AS am, believe, us well known in
baltimore as most any citizen can he, will be
pleased to have any one call and see me that suf-
ters with rheumatism, for believe II Is almost u
miracle mat EXcreter cured me at my age, up
greatly improved as well as being cured OF the
rheumatism, and heartily recommend Excreter
to all sufferers and advise them TO give Il trial,
VIM, EDEN,
As North Stricken Street,
Baltimore, Md.
LAFLEUR's EXCRETER, the Great Blood
Purifier and Wonder of the age. For sale by all
druggists. Hundreds OF home testimonials. Send
for circular. LAFLEUR n CO.,
an28 Baltimore, Md.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

THERE have been many important meet
iDgs in New York of late, but the antici-
pated one between Frank James and the
Ford brothers, slayers of jesse James, will
be the epoch of the season. The Ford
brothers are playing heavy tragedy in the
metropolis now, and upon learning that
Frank James had started for the city to
join their troupe, they have been granted
privilege by the police to carry additional
stage effects in the way of Colts revolvcrs
Frank is a star, and will appear like n FASH
thus giving the boys no opportunity for Or
namental work.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20
FREE ADVERTISING

Advertisements under ne head Of " Situations
IIdnf,d" tcN hereafter be fnsefied ~ THE EVEN
INo CRITIC Hrce times FREE, We nubo az
icishnD situations m dtuH themselves of ms oBcr.
Insurers directed IN care NJ Carrie Ogice igW rs
ccitc cdfIfh attention. BtsinosS advertisements
three tines three HnoSJor 25 cents.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1882.

IT is said that some of the long-headed
margin dealers are laying hold of potatoes
for n brisk rise.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

The progress of the campaign in Indiana
is refreshing to both parties as it comes to
us in Washington. The fight is down
squarely to prohibition and anti.prohibi-
tion. The Republicans came out firmly in
favor of prohibition a month or six weeks
ago, and the politicians of the party are
taking hold of the battle with the minis
ters and other temperance people. There is
no doubt that the prohibition issue is in
rapid ascension, and the Republicans are
confident of securing the Legislature, but
concede strong chances of losing the State
ticket. The Democrats claim that, mas
much as it is plain that they will elect the
State ticket there will not be enough
scaling of the straightout Bourbon ticket to
lose them the Legislature. The Demo-
Gratis are using anti.prohibition literature,
while the Republicans are resorting largely
to prohibition camp-meetings. 1t is a
warm fight, but they have cool weather
there.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20
BOARDING.
MONEY TO LOAN.

N HE BEST WAY TO BUY HOMES AND TO
L pay off mortgages is In the
EQUITABLE G. ID. ASSOCIATIONS,
OF Interest on loans No Commission or heavy
expenses. Information ETC., furnished by
JOHN JOY EDISON. Secretary,
sp0 OH Il street northwest
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

In 1s33.3f the railroad from Charleston,
., O., 10 Augusta, Ga., 130 milos, was the
longest RAILROAD tnenin theworld.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20
BUSINESS CHANCES
ron EXCHANGE.

-grr,ANTEDl-Te exuhanso new. stoves for old
. W. ones ut Bptlef,a btove ExchAnse, cor. 9th
and K. smoker q. .ibineyscn cnIed or no pay. stsyes
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20
HousEs FoR RENT.

LOANS
In hums to suit at per cent.
The above Ia only a small portion OF property
on my books. For full list call Mt Office for bule
tins Issued on lBt and 10Th. sp20
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20
Hahn's Reliable
Poor Showing For "MiIIionaire. )"

81 ladies' kid and pebble button, SIG Sew
enth street and 1922 Pennsylvania avenue.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20
FOR SALE-Farms.

NOR sALE--A VALUABLE FARM OF ONE
~ hundred aud ninety acres, ih miles from
Rockville, MIDI all improvements and complete.
Apply to j, W. Warner, Attorney, as2 Louisiana
avenue. spt6tt
INoR sALE-FARM OF 12J ACRES, q MILES
II from Rockville, Md, on GeoIgetown PIKE. n
half mile from Randolph Station, IL. y y. ~. vi
house; large barn. stable, etc.i well watereai
sse pear sEa
news 4s2 la ave ''T' - sp40ts
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

yTANTED-ro ANY ONE PROCURING ME
wv position in the G2yernment Departments,
stion Ia retained. Address n. c., g23 ith st. n. W.
spill
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

wv TANTED--To KNOW THE ADDRESS OF
w gentleman who was Ia nth s.. car
wednesday y. m. and followed lndy to 18th ST..
then to in 81. corner Please address Miss NJ
UoMns, CITY PnstOlllCc. snll
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

DAwInR s. a. oEsAMlsT Asp
or in class. Address 100 nth st. or i2J 9th ST.
N W anQImE
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

A RT SCHOOL AND BUREAU OF PEN
IN mnnship, B25 eth st. II. W.; evening classes
for ladies and gentlemen from to o'clock p. M;
private instruction In drawing and painting; all
KINDS of plain and ornamental pen work promptly
eNeonied. John O'T MCCARTHY. ap0.2wl
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20
IYANTEn.-HeLn-EemnLe.

Advertisements A OF Three lines under this h ca,
inserted three times for 25 cents.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

PAY oNE.TIIfRD OF
w salary. fer. six months to any one Sc
curing me n slIuation as messenger or watchman
in any Of the Departments. Address l.. l.. H.,
Critic Office. splG.lte
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

M sc school l for ladies' "a aud ID gentlemen @ septem.
Der Is; highest references. Address Miss Balch,
Irttir oflicp sntI-15t
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

TI'ABLE BOARD. si5 FOR TWO MEALS. OR
Il SIS for three meals, at the American House,
eth 81, aud Penna avc the table cannot be ex.
celltd for double the money. spDm
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20
Personal.

81
JroRTsT GLEN. THERE ~ A LETTER AT
II Critic office for you. 1t
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

CoNF1D.ENTIAL ADVICE FREE, ON DE:
" veloping the size and strength Of parts OF
the form, male or female. Sent sealed. Address
Erie. NJ. Co.. box 5l3, Buffalo, N. Y. my2o
DISEASES OF THE GENI1o- URINARY
IL Organs, Blood Liver, Kidneys, Nerves, Wo-
men, Catarrh, Bronchitis, Dyspepsia, etc, speed
lily and permanently cured write for advice; book
nee. DR.. s. T. Baker. BOX l0i, Buffalo, N. y. myS
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

YNHEY WIN SUCCESS BY DESERVING 1T.
i Shave, cents hair cut, 10 cents, at the Old
Stand corner 9th and q SITS. n. W., by the celcbra-
ted artistic tonsorlal artists; the superiority Of
their workmanship Ia their recommendation,
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

wv TANTED-A GENTLEMAN WHO HAS
w studied law, acted as law clerk, editor, con-
veyaneer, filled n Government position, &c. VIII
work for IS per week II Immediately employed;
city references. Address, giving name and resi-
denoe, promptness. Critic Office. splg
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

JNoR sALE-A Two.sToRY PREss.BRICK
IL front house, nine rooms, with bath; lot 25x
1870 feet 10 a H. alley; yard paved from front to
rear; % feet Of grape arbor with choice grapes
order No. 1914 ~ st. 8. W. Apply at 1905 AZ st.
s.w. spi6 6tA
INoR sALE--l22s FOURTH ST N. W,,THREE-
II story bay window frame house OF seven
rooms; gas and water;, back and slide yard with
fruit. INQUIRE at 1ll0 9Th st. N. W. au29,lmt
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

wv TANTED - A GENTLEMAN, WITH 20
srcs Situation in any store or office as clerk col
lector and accountant; salary not so much an
object as employment Address j, r. Ci 2llS Pn.
nv
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

MATTRESSES RENOVATED AND MADE
-lNl over at private residences. Send your or.
deis to 3l2 liih st. u. W. Michael Dillon. spS-l2tt
MEALS DURING THE SUMMER AND
wi autumn for $50 per month at New York
Avenue Hotel; undoubtedly the best hotel table
In the city for the price. spiim
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

VF j. THOMAS WILL CALL AT THE
4 Critic Office, he VIII hnd communication
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

VNTANTED-BY A WIDOW A SITUATION
w as housekeeper at II hotel or private fam
Iy; best of city references Address s. j. r.,
Critic Office. spl5
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

VIVA NTED--A GOOD, RELIABLE GIRL TO
w do general housework In n small family;
bring references and apply at 2is iith st. 3. w.
sp2n3ts
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

-XYTANTED--AN APPRENTICE TO LEARN
w dressmaking; II apt aud industrious will
be paid wages after three months. Apply at III
10th st. n. W. sp20-3tt
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20
WANTED-Situahons--Maie.

UTANTED-A SITUATION BY A YOUNG
w married man at anything where he can
earn sufficient to support his wife and child; can
give good reference; Is a printer by trade; any
one having employment will confer an act Of
charity by addressing Excelsior Grille Office sDi9
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20
WANTED-MjscefyaDeoys.

VXTANTED-BY GENTLEMAN AND WIFE
w two wel-firnished rooms communicating.
In small, quiet, unobt rusive, private famiy limit
$780, location northwestern section; careful caterer
will serve meals. Address Permanent Critic
Office. Spig AIS
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

w erai Rousework; no washing or ironing;
IN small family; mile out of town. Address NJ
st. Critic Office. sp.3tA
The Evening critic., 1882-09-20

ITO INTRODUCE THE PATTERSON OR:
Il gans, Ihave reduced the price to s75, stool and
length A inches equal to organs at 800 elsewhere;
organs to rent. Worch's Up town Piano Rooms,
1850 10th ST. au2i3ws
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers of real esta tie,
for the week ending Tuesday, Septemben19,
1882, are furnished from the abstract office
of Quincy Mcneil Rock Island. Ill.
Hamilton Wreath to j. L. Rathgeber W.
d. WI sw4 %. ION, 2 e, $500.
w. II. Gaylord to M. Larman, W. d. lot
IA block 8, Healey's 80, IS n, 1w, $3.50.
S. r. Drury to j. Starkey, W. d. pit sec
10, IS n, 5w. 81, 800.
Nelson s. Williamson to J. II. and Louisa
Wistrand. q. C. lot s. block z, West Mo
line, 81.
John Cleland to Edward Strohmeier, W.
d. lots and 3, block 102, Andalusia, $500.
Heirs J. w. Spencer to W. A. Spencer.
q. C. pit lot 3, block /, J. W. Spencers
3rd Rock Island, 81.
W. A. Spencer to C. L. and A. S. Walk
err, w. d., pit lot 3, block 1, j. w. Spencer s
Sd, Rock Island, 81, 500.
Jane Virgins ct. al. to John and p.
Strohle W. d., pit lots and 8, block 10,
Rock Island, 81 600.
G. H. Edwards to Peter Verschoate, w.
d., lot Waterman's Place. Moline, $3.50.
Martha A. and NJ E. Frazier to Edward
Mahan, w. d. lot 2, block 9, Hits, Melfne,
$3.50.
p. Gregg to Thomas Greene, W. d., lot
in Sec SO, Ism Nv, $3.50.
Elda A. Badger to Isaac III. Stanwood,
q. c., und. J W. e2 se4 II, I'm. Nv, 81.
Isaac Ell. Stanwood to Ella A. Badger, q.
G., und J W. Cd sci II, I'm, Nv, 81.
Mary Hammer to w. A. France, q. c..
sw4 mel, 16. 16n. 4w, 81.
United States to VIM. Stevens, WI, W.. 81,
IGN, 4w, patent.
United States to D. Dusenberry, nw4 ,se4,
33, I'm, 4w, patents.
Wilson E. Harris to Hester Harris, W. d.
ned, WI, mel, 1, I'm. 1w, $1,000.
Mark Ashdewn to Joseph Dale, q. C. pit
lot 1S, Belcher and Sigsworths, Port Byron,
$3.50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-20
Glass ball shooting.
POLITICAL.

The political situation in the congress
sional district is growing more complicat-
ed, and the chances of democratic victo-
ry are becoming more tiattering. Col.
Marsh, the republican nominee, has tried
to be ''go-as- you please" candidate of all
parties. He has espoused the cause of the
greenbacks and has likewise been nation
al bank advocate. He talks temperance
when conversing with known prohibition
lists, and denounces such proceedings when
in communion with liquor dealer. His
duplicity, however. has been discovered,
and he no longer commands the respect of
any class Even the republicans have
withdrawn from his support, and large
number of them in Hancock county have
''bolted" his nomination. His greenback
friends have nominated a candidate of
their own, in the person of Rev. Mr.. Ha-
ney, and now the temperance people have
called a convention to nominate a candi-
date, as the subjoined call will testify:
To the Temperance People Of the ELeoe1ath
Congressional District Of Illinois:
Upon a conference of number of work
ers of said district, it has been decided to
hold convention at Red Ribbon hall,
Monmouth, III, on Thursday, the 2Sth
day of September, 1882, at clock p. m,
for the purpose of nominating candidate
for congress on the Home Protection Pro
hibition ticket for said district the basis
of representation to be one delegate for
each 1900 and fraction of population of
to ho IF
1880. That delegates be chosen by county
organization, where there is one, or by
mass convention, called by any friend or
friends of the cause, or in any manner the
friends of the cause may think expedient.
If no convention or meeting can be held,
we hope that in any event the friends of
the cause in each county will see that their
respective counties are in some manner
represented. ALMoN kIDDER,
Chairman Home Protection Com. of
Warren County.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-20
Joseph Dale to Dan1 Davis, W. d. pit lot
@ Rolol,ar and gioarx,or.th Port RurcAra

Joseph Dale to Dan1 Davis, W. d. pit lot
IS, Belcher and Sigsworth, Port Byron,
$500.
Taylor Williams to George Vogler, w. d.
lot SO, sec. 2, Ism, ID, $3.50
Joseph Huyett to Catharine Lloyd, q. c.,
n 20 a, WI nwa %. I'm, 2w, 81.
A. P. Lumburg to David Wetzel, W. d..
lot 2, block s, Coal Valley, $3.50.
L. B. Thomas to David Restav, w. d.
pit. lot 1. Bardsley, Lee s. Lees, Coal Val
ley, $75.
Ann Jamison to G. F. AIDE Imam, W. d.,
lots 6 and z, block 1, Smiths Moline, $610.
w. e. Brooks to Patrick Brogan, w. d..
lot 2, block 2, Brooks, East Rock Island,
$400.
Heirs VIM. Prick to John A. Murrin, w.
d., lot 10, block 3, j. w. Spencer, 3D.
Rock Island, $1400.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-20
HIGHaER WAGES.

On the last trip of the Libbie Conger,
the roustabouts struck for higher wages at
Dubuque. They were receiving $25 per
month, and they felt that they could not
enjoy life on steamboat without an in
crease of pay to $50 per month. The COM
mander refused to comply with their re
quest, as he maintained that they had
shipped from St. Louis under an arrange
ment as to their pay, and he did not feel
disposed to increase it simply because they
requested him so to do. The "rousties'
left the boat and appealed to the commits
sioner, who placed the boat under bonds to
appear for trial next November A new
crew was obtained without difficulty and
the boat proceeded on her way. A short
time ago the deck hands on the Pittsburg
struck at this city, and received an increase
to $50 per month.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-20
LATE LOCAL.
The Fitch Assault Case in
the Circuit Court.
Trouble Among Steamboat
Deck Hands.
AmusementS this Week.
LATE LOCAL.
CIRCUIT COURT.

This morning, the sealed verdict in the
George Wagner assault case was opened,
and evidence of not guilty was found. The
defendant was discharged. The next case
taken up was that of George Fitch, who
is under Indictment for an assault with
parties reside in Whiteside county, and
a change of venue was taken from that
locality to the Rock Island Circuit Court.
The affair occurred on the 1st of Septem-
Der 1881, near the Lyndon Hydraulic com
pany's dam, where Fitch owns number
of acres of land on both sides of the river.
The prosecuting witness, j. L. Hamilton,
was acting as the agent of the Lyndon
company, and was instructed to prevent
Fitch from carrying away
certain rock, whose ownership
was under dispute. Fitch attempted to
take away the rock. Hamilton sought to
prevent him, and Fitch shot at Hamilton
without injuring him. A number of law
suits have grown out of the quarrel and it
is generally regarded as a mixed up bust
ness. A jury was impaneled this morning
without much difficulty, and after the pre-
liminary statements by the opposing coun-
sci, the evidence was commenced. 1t is
expected that the case will occupy two or
three days as both sides appear to be anx
ious to fight the affair to the bitter end.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-20
ONLY DRUNK.

George Laflard was up for the third time
this morning on a charge of drunk and dis
orderly. 1t appears that he gets under the
influence of liquor and then makes things
pretty lively for the boarders. The keeper
thereof as well as the boarders object to
such conduct, and complained about him.
Justice Cropper fined hun SIS and costs
A. w. Freeman and Alvin Santel were
celebrating this morning beyond their pow
ers of endurance, and they landed in the
armory, where they will be permitted to
sober up at their leisure. The former halls
from Geneseo and the latter calls Daven-
port his abiding place. The hustle and
activity of this city in conjunction with CO.
pious doses of whisky. proved too much for
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-20
DISCHARGED.

Yesterday afternoon the trial of Charles
Riley, John Sullivan and James Devon was
taken up in the circuit court. The three
prisoners were Indicted for stealing $40
from John Devine, of Coal Valley. A jury
was empaneled and the testimony submit
ted. The prosecution failed to prove that
the above noted amount had been stolen.
as the amount according to the evidence
was only $500. The prisoners were found
guilty and sentenced to two days in the
county jail, and fined 81 and costs. The
fines were paid and the prisoners discharg
ed this morning.