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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
FIFTH EDITION,
Deasn of Q Delawsrsau.

Nehemiah Davis, . native Of Kent
County, who has been residing With
his son, DR.. W. A. Dav q, IN Camden.
N. j. for some time back, died suddenly
on Saturday last, in the 10th year Of
his age, 10 rather no. sterious manner,
Late on Saturday afternoon he rode his
sons horse out to TOole's blacksmith
shop at Rowandtown, on the Haddon.
field pike to be shod. When he re-.
turned through the tollgats at Rowand.
town, the gatskeeper noticed he was
leading his horse, a. 70 warm himself
BY walking. About 7.o'clock, p. m. the
horse returned alOne to the gate, which
6 sused the gatekeeper to suppose some
accident had happened to Mr.. Davis
He therefore went to the office Of Justice
Fowler, and together they started down
the pike, when thy found Mr.. Davis
quite dead, and placing his body in
wagon took 1t to Justice Fowler's
Office. Coroner Leckner was then sum
moned. and after investigation, late at
night. II was determined that death had
resulted from paralysis.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
A Bunch OF Keys.

There will not be any performance ri
the Opera House until Saturday night,
when Hoyt's comedy "a Bunch OF
Keys" will be presented by first class
company. This play is q satire on no.
tel life, and is the story Of will left by
an uncle of the Keys family, which de-
crees that all his property, consisting of
m unused hotel, shall! gb,to the home
Hest of his three uieces, to 10 deter.
mined by the first drummer who stops
at the hotel.
This serves as a pnrt TO the comedy
in tho unravelipg Of which this very
clever artists of this company intro
duce their various spocialties. The
play has had very successful run II
several Of the large citiee, and will
no doubt be greeted with a full house.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
THE STOCK

Which we offer you in Mems
and Boys Suits and Over
coats was never larger or
better prepared to meet the
requirements ola fine ready
made establishment. We
have in the last few days Sc .
cured many additional lots
OF fine Overcoats, which were
bought at "of" prices, and
in addition to these several
lots Of very fine coats of our
make, which have just been
placed in stock. By buying
for cash and conducting bust
ness on strictly business
principles, we are enabled to
offer the very best articles at
moderate and really LOW
prices. For boys and chi
dren we present novelties in
suits and Overcoats, as well
as a full and complete line OF
staple goods, made and
trimmed in the latest and
best styles. We feel assured
that we can please you, and
will consider it a pleasure to
show you our stock whether
we effect a sale or not.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
THIRD EDITION.


The bark Mohawk sailed from New
York on Saturday afternoon for Gal
cutta, with o crew oftwenty men mostly
Japanese. The cold weather Of Satur-
day night and Sunday morning had q
terrible effect on the crew nine OF whom
were 30 badly frost bitten that the vessel
anchored eight miles from the New
Haven lighthouse, and sent pilot to
New Haven with the news. Yesterday
the nine frestbitten men we're taken to
New Haven and placed in the hospital
One of the Grew fell to TIE deck from
aloft on Satcrday morning, and died
several houss afterwardsef his injuries.
While q tugboat was towing four
barges from Providence 70 New York
through Long island Sound, early on
Monday morning, one Of the barges
struck on the rocks ut Straford Shoals
lighthouse, and sank after being cut
loose by the tug, which sought hArbor
tor the other bsrges. Tires men were
ON the sunkeu barge, one If whom Was
drowned, the Other two being saved by
the light houseuoen.
The schooner Telmah, from Bangor for
New York, put in yesterday ss Boston
with her crew fr0stbitten. Ono OF them,
John Wslsh, Of Philadelphia, had his
feet 30 badly frozen that he wsS sent TO
hospital.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
THE TWO WAYS
There are two ways OF con

There are two ways Of con-
Quoting the Clothing bust
ness at the present day
The sone in which the dealer
uses his customer tor the
time being and looks only at
the present, thinking that the
future is but a secondary
consideration. In other
words, he max es all that he
possibly can in efecing that
sale. The other: The
dealer figures his prices as
low as he possibly can and
marks them in plain hgureson
every garment, thus giving
every customer the same ad-
vantage IN buying. mus
you don't hear in a week or
two that some one whose
i" dealing "propensities are a
little greater than yours has
bought a suit exactly like
one you wear for two, or
probably three or even more
dollars less than you paid as
in the former way. The lat
ter way we chose, and when
you buy goods OF us you may
rest assured that the price is
the very lowest to any one.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27

The following details have been made
by Department Commander Ross, to
install the recently elected officers OF
the various Grand Army Posts in this
State Posts I, 2 and Of this city, the
Department Commander and bis staff
Post 3 Of Dover, Past Post Commander
George v. Massey
Posts 8 and IL Of New Castle, and
Post Sof Newport, Past Department
W 8 McNair Post 9. Of
Dover, Past Post Commander John H.
klinpler; Post 7, Of Milford, Past Post
James X. Lodand; Post Q,
of Pleasant Hill, Senior Vice Depart.
ment Commander r. G. Buck ingham
Pos 10, OF Lswes, Past Post Command.
or d. ID. Joseph Pos II, OF Wyoming.
Chief Mastering Officer Charles NJ.
Carey. Officers detailed and unable 70
serve are directed to appoint others.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
An Old story Analyses.

You all know the old "Sing Song
Of Sixpence," but have you ever read
what It 10 meant fOr9
The four-and-twenty blackbirds rep.
resent the twenty. four hours. The bot
tom of the pie is the world, while the
top crust 10 the sky thai overarchss it.
The opening Of the pie is the day-dsvn,
when the birds begin to aing, aud surely
such sight is 1T for king.
The king, who is represented a. sit
ting In his parlor counting out hi.
money, is the sun, while ths gold pieces
that slip through his fingers ~ he counts
them are the golden sunshine.
The queen, who sits in the dark
kitchen, is the moon, and the honey,
with which she regales herself. Ii the
Inoonl' ght.
The industrious maid, who Ia in the
garden at work b tore the king-the
sun-has risen, 10 day dawn, and the
clothes she hangs out are the clouds,
while the bird, who 20 tragically ends
the song by "nipping off her nose,
is the hour of sunset. so we have the
whole day, il not In nutshell, IN
pie.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
High Prices for liOIsteins.

MEADvILLe, Pa, December 90
At public sale of Holstein cattle, by
Charles Crasper, Cresco, Iowa, on Nov
ember %, fifty two animals sold for
80, $40, an averages of S165i7. The COW
Columbine, No. $50 H. H. b., was bred
by Mr.. Huidekoper, of this city, and
was sold for the highest price ever paid
for Holstein COW, 81, 200. 1t is very
satisfactory to notice that all the ami
mails, except QUE, which sofa Tor won
derful prices, were bred by Mr.. Huidr
Roper on our Crawford county coll
They are
Columbine sold at $4,000 Marigold,
753, 81, $50 Mira, IL ,534, Sl,400 Bull
Endymion, 7lS, $4,000; Maid Of
Vernon, 1872. whose dam was bred
by Edgar Huidekoper, sold for $1,000
forty COWS sold for $7 1865 average
1854 u.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
Nnermau's Family In Peril.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 26.-The wife of Gen
eral w. T. sherman and bis daughter
Rachae, attended the noon service at
st. Xavier's Church, and, emerging
from Their, entered their buggy, which
was drawn by pair of spirited horses
Going up Lucas avenue the horses TOOK
fright and bolted. The ladies both
pulled on the lines and strove to bring
the horses to halt, but without avail,
and the runaways continued their flight
until they reached Eleventh street,
when they collided with q lamp post
and were knocked down, while the We
hicle was demolished and the fair occu.
pants thrown to the ground. Strange
10 say, the ladies were uninjnred, but
one of the horses broke leg and had to
be killed
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27

A general strike of the miners in the
bituminous coal districts of Westmore-
land, Blair, Huntington, Bedford, Cen
ire and Clearfield counties, Pennsylva.
MIA, is expected to take place about the
LIST Of January, If the operators, as ex..
pected, shall insist upon reduction OF
wages. The miners number more than
$1,000 men.
A convention of the coal miners of
the Smith pool will meet next Monday
at Woods Run, in Washington County,
Pensa, to enforce the three cent rate
recently awarded by umpire Weeks.
Work will be resumed in the Phila-
delphia and Reading Coal and Iron
Company's collieries inSchuylkill coun-
ty, Pa, to-day, after weeks suspen.
sion. Hundreds of men were employed
yesterday in the collieries in removing
ice and snow from the tracks and
roads.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
6ifss for the President.

Private Secretary Phillips was Kept
busy at the White House on Monday
signing express receipts for Christina.
gifts to the President, tie features Of
which were numerous umbrellas and
walking sticks. They were Of every
conceivable design and material, sno
many were Of considerable value, owing
to the elaborate carvings Of the gold,
silver and ivory handles. When the
domestics employed at the White Houst
greeted the President Tuesday morning
each received small envelope, contain
ing fifteen dollars in crisp green backs,
and the display Of their worries exceed
ed that In the room set apart .or the ex.
hihition Of the canes and umbrellas.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
EDITION.



December "a. 1883. although nunbsred
with the memories OF the past, will be
cherished Il the hearts Of Sergeant
Blackburn and officer Osborne for
many, many, years TO come.
Through the ho~pitalities OF Mr.. Il.
II. MunsOn and his estimable lady, No.
sos West Second street, the officers
were kindly invited TO their residence
on Christmas day to partake Of din
ner with them, which was accepted.
The officers both being old soldiers,
having scan service during the dark
days OF the rebellion, felt equal to the
emergency, and after waiting In the
parlor, not knowing at what moment
they would receive marching orders,
they were notified at LIS p. m, by Mrs.
General Munsou TO advance upon the
citadel, and wsre ushsFed into the din.
ing room. II soon became evident from
the surroundings that Turkey, the Cen.
ter OF attraction, was at the mercy OF
the officers, and pesossble surrender
was absolutely necessary.
Turkey never spoke word, not even
when General MunSon. In the heat OF
the ARRAY, drew his coat and ventured
into tho engagement In his shirt sleevea,
nor even when he fiourished . knife,
reminding US Of tho sabres Of war, ~
he slashed into the Turk both right and
left.
The day was 4 merited one; II was
ours, and 1t united the com batants more
closely together.
The table was sight, the weight iin.
mense, for the turkey itself tipped the
beam at near Is pounds, and the ques-
ton was asked of Mrs. Munson IL her
powers OF endurance we're sufficient to
place it in the stove and on the table
herself, but she was equal 10 the
task and managed it. ithout help.
a glance at thu tahl and surround
ings were suf1ici ", - convince the
most skeptica. that .Jrs MuDson il
not only = god VIE hut u pro-
icisnt housekeeper Ia the fullest sense
Of ths term.
After emaining at the table for M,me
time the company were successful In
discovering the bottom Of their dishes,
and q glorious discovery 1t was, for
Mr.. and Mrs. Munson seemed deter
mined to keep 1t hid from view, not.
withstanding the numerous requests
from the officers to let up on Teller.
Everything passed. off pleasantly, with
the exception Of seeming misht Of
and dread Of meeting face 10
face with live turkey, although they
would endeavor to stare 1t out Of coun.
tenance ifpossible.
May the memories ofthe past still
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27

Yesterday afternoon l.. w. Stidham
3 Son, auctionfers, sold At public sale
the horses, Carriages and sleighs b.
longing to the late DR.. Kirchner, with
number of sleighs belonging to w. Y.
Warner, Mt the stables of the last named
at Maryland avenue and Beech streets.
The horse " Duke" was purchased ~
George Adele for 1862 the PAGER
=" Dixey" by George W. Cooley at
$26l. The harness worn by the horses
a. they were tro'Iei around, and which
attracted general attention, vas made
by j. A. Conner, Fourth street near
Market. The carriages, sleighs, har-
ness, robes and other articlesal brought
good prices.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27

One Of the grsndest parties that ever
took place in This State was given BY
MIR. and Mrs. Richardson Mt the
Richardson House, in Dover. last night.
There were about seventy I've couple
present In full dress, and some OF the
costumes worn by the ladies' eclipsed
anything Of the k'Ld ever seen In the
Capital. The music was furnished by
Ritchie's orchestra Of Ave pieces, and
the dancing was continued until nearly
2 O'Clock this morning. A grand sup
per was served at II o'clock, which was
partaken Of by all the guests, among
whom were o number of prominent
State officials. The whole affair was In
charge OF Prof Webster, of this city,
and everything passed of In the most
pleasant manner.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
Personals.

Ex-Mayor Stokley has entered tho
contest for the Republican nomination
for the Mayorally Of Philadelphia.
Dennis Kearney seems to have fallen
from the influential position he once
held among the San Francisco hood,
lums. He has become vender OF
cakes and coffee, aud said to be run
down at the heel generally. Messrs
Finuerty and Robinson ought to re-
member history has a disagreeahle way
of repeating itself.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27

Baynard's new store, at Fifth and
Market streets, has been one Of the CEN
ters Of attraction during the past W. ok,
hut this IL not to be wondered at wlsn
1t Ia taken into consideration that lie has
one of the largest stocks Of watches,
jewelry, musical instruments and other
articles suitable for Christmas presents
ever exhibited In this city. The remark
ably low prices at which these goods,
Considering their quality, are offered,
Is great inducement to purchasers, and
no one wishing any article of jewelry
should fail To give him call. The
store alone In well worthy OF q visit, II
only to examine the immense stock.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
The Ed ucated Horses.

Next Moniay night the Educated
Horses will commence an engagement
at the Opera House lasting one week.
which will positively be their last ap-
pearance in this city. The programme
has been entirely re-arranged, and .
number Of new and original features
introduced. There vii. be matinees on
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday after
moons at 2.3O o'clock: At the Thursday
afternoon matinee each lady attending
viii be presented with handsome
souvenir palette Of Nellie.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
MakiDg Love Many Miles BY Mail


From the st. Paul Pioneer Press.
Orlando z. Williams and wife are
visiting friends in St. Peter and vicini.
ty Mr.. Williams il the owner Of a
fine farm at Lake Washington, LIE
Seuar County, and was a widower until
a few weeks ago. About one year ago
Mr. Williams went TO Minneapolis to
live and the lady with whom he boarded
wrote to Miss jenkins, Of Manchester,
N. H., and recommended Mr.. Williams
AZ a suitable man for her to correspond
with A correspondence was soon com
menced between Mr.. Williams and Miss
jenkins, which resulted in Mr.. Will
liams agreeing to send Miss jenkins
money to pay her way to Minneapolis
and also enough to pay her way back
again in case she was not pleased with
him after seeing him. Miss jenkins
came on and was we'll pleased with her
new. found lover, and two days after
her arrival 10 Minneapolis they were
married and are both as happy a. can
be,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27

The barrels of cement In the building
Of the Jackson Lime and Coal Company
which fell In about ten days ago, are
being removed as rapidly an possible.
and about two hundred barrels were Ia.
ken out on Christmas day. Yesterday
q large force of men were At work re.
moving all they could OF the wrecked
building, andIan unsuccessful attempt
was made to pull the remainder down.
The work IL attended with considerable
danger, and the greatest care has TO be
exercised to prevent the men being In
iured.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27

WARRINGTON, Doc mber y lis believed
that Genera NJ ckonzio the Commander OF
the Department Of rexA' II niN,rled with
IN nta trouble, oCcaslVrsd by nervous pros
tratiUn. lie has been relieved Of command
ten p0rarlly, and the Affairs Of his depart
melt are now directed by General Schofeli.
No fur her action has Dec1 taken by the War
DeIn rtment, US It Is desired to await devoI.
Optnonts Of the case before ordering Medl-
cal Board to examine him. Although 1t Ia
thought that General NJ lckenzio's trouble ia
only temporary, his condition causes grave
approximations among bis friends.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, December 2e.-The
continued mental depression Of General
Mackenzie haa led his friends to send him to
the Military Insane Asylum at Washington
He goes In charge Of Licutsnants Rodgers
and Middleton.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
A Philadelphia Gtri's Adventure

NEW YORK, December 26.-Mary
Simmot, q l7-year.old servant, who
was lately employ, d at No. 2o23 LON
bard street, Philadelphia, came here In
search of her brother, who lives IN
Brooklyn, but whom she could not find.
The police to-day found her wander
ing on the streets, and took her to police
headquarters.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
rho weather.

OnIce q. the Chief Signal Omcer,
Washington, December q 10 a. N.
Snow and rain fell yesterday in the
upper lake regions, Missouri Valley and
on the eastern slope OF the Rocky
Mountains. Elsewhere fair or clearing
weather prevailed. The temperature
rose in all the districts except the
Northwest, where fall is in progress.
Tomorrow promises to be colder and
clearing.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
Addraan Wanted.

Howard y. Bleasdale, who IL now clerh IN \,
the present iiacs IL re'iiapc Of his aunt
II. A. M unden, who formerly resided At ~. ~
bl1 West Eleventh street II any ono W., W..
leave or send the same " this office or 70 ~ y.
at Ogaiisls, Nebraska, q great favor VIII W
conferred.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27

Fem & Co.'S thermometer registered
yesterday, SO degrees at 3p. m, 50 at
p. M, and "a at 10 p. m.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27

The advance of he Salvation army,
which arrived In this city on Chris,
mas day, has returned TO Chester, Wv Wv
propose coming back again at no q"
tant day.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27

We have decided to max e another
reduction IN Ordert to clear out the
largest part or our stOI X Of over.
coats be fore the first Of the year.
Our stock IN very extensive and
also complete In styles aud sizes,
nd IL is Isse OF the best OpyOrtunf.
ties that has been offered 80 Tar In
the v nv Of bargains, both III Mems
and Boys OyercOnls.
a Good OvercOat for $500.
A Good Cashmere OvereOat for
68.25.
A Good Fur Beaver Plaid Bach
DyercORt for $500.
A Fine " Orated Ovefe0at for $1,000.
!. Fine Fancy WOrSted 0verc"at for
$500.
An Extra Fine Csrkserew Overeoas
for $1,000.
An hxtra Fine Cork screw Aatin.
laced OvercOal for 6i5.OO.
An Extra Fine COFkSrreW Satin.
Lined OvercOat for $500.
An Extra Fine hattn.l1ned Import.
ed Fa II GSeayerOvereOat for $500.
Boys CyercOats from $3.50 uD.
wards.
Also IL large stock OF kuitinEs Of
all z rades. from - upwards.
Boys suits In endless variety, NJ
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
MARRIAGE0.

CHRISTY-KlEFRlT the 10th inst :,
At the parsonage Of Goodman M. L. church,
1884 North Eleventh street, by Rev. r.
Mckay, Mr.. Marion ChrIsty, Of this city ,
to Miss Lixsis kisfriter, Of Philadelphia,
Pa.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27

State Of the Thermometer
at the REPUBLICAN, ONCE In the shade,
Jo'olock 10 O'Clock II O'Clock
33o 800 400
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
At
Vim. B. Sharp's,
III Market Street.

This week is what is
known as stock week that
is to say, every article in the
house is pulled down, meas
ured and examined. We
consequently find many ocd
pieces and lengths Of goods,
which, to clear them out, are
sold at a great reduction in
price. IT'S a good time to
buy and a visit to Us now
will develop many bargains.
WIZ. B. SHARP,
III Market ssree,, while re-buildins ~ Fourth
In our Carpet Depart
ment we have about thirty
pieces of Tapestry Brussels
in lengths from ls to IS yds.
all we have Of one style. If
any will fit your room they
are I-3 off in price, at 90, IS
and IS cents. About 400
yards Best Body Brussels,
only four styles, Sl.I5 cents
per yard, from $L5o. -Four
styles Moquetts, all we
have left, about 900 yard,
will be cleared out at silly
per yard, from SI.4o.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27

The half has not been
told, and you will miss a
splendid opportunity if you
fail to visit the Domestic Of
fee this week SI4 Market
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27
Diets.

Next Saturday afternoon magic
lantern exhibition will be given In the
lecture room Of Scott N. e. church
before the pupils Of the temperance
school. The exhibition will b. In charge
Of Mrs. William X. Crosby.
About twenty members Of Birney
Post, No. IL, g. A. r., Of New Castle,
visited Birney Post, No. %, Of Phila-
delphis, last evening, and had pleas.
ant time.
Tomorrow evening Bethany Baptist
Church Sabbath school viii give .
Christmas entertainment.
Water Commissioner Lewis Paynter
Ia lying seriously i'll, at his residence,
with complication of diseases.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27

CINCINNATI, Deosmbse 26.-The I'd.
vance sheets 0f Superintendent Max
well's annual report 70 the Chamber Of
Commerce show that the business In
grain 1t Cincinnati has fallen off the
past year. The aggregate receipts Of
all kinds Of grain have fallen of 1850, .
600 bushels, aud tho shipments have
fallen of nearly a. much. The reduc.
ton II mainly In wheat and corn.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-27

RicAsrd Won stsrnbsresr, . young
German Of good family, who csine 70
New York shout sight months ago,
died On Tuesday in the Prssbytsrian
Hospital, where b. was studying, from
the effects Of poison. He received NO
SALARY, ~ bis object WAS to educate
himself. HiA parents died several
years ago. His father was . petty
nobleman. Professor Anderson OF the
Bonn University, was bis uncle and
guardian, and sent to him months
allowance adequate for his support.
Among the friends OF Won Sternberg.r
was John NsidersteiD, proprietor Of the
Yorkville Assembly Rooms.
Won Sternberser conRded to Mr..
Neiderstein that he was engaged to
marry young woman Of noble birth,
but her friends opposed the match. On
Christmas eve, while merry party of
Germans were drinking beer In the A.
sembly Rooms, Won Sternberger handed
letter to Mr.. Neiderstsin and told him
that It contained bad news. The letter
was dated Herderhoff, December I. It
WA sod letter aud told Of the misery
of girls bligbted life. II released
Sternberger from his engagement.