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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24
DEATHS.

RITCHIE.-On Saturday, the goth, inst,
Clara, daughtef of Brinker Ritchie, of Butler,
aged about IA years.
HOCH.-On Dec 90, 1882, MIR. George Hoch,
of ofZelienople, aged 2i years.
MOYER.-On the 18th, inst, in Harmony
Mr.. Al Meyer, aged 80 years, months and
days.
MANNY.-In this place on the 21st, inst,
Minnie daughter of Mr.. J ohm Nanny, in the
18th year of her age.
MAXWELL.-In Concord twp, this county,
on Jan 0, 1888, Mrs. Margaret Maxwell
Wife of Mr. William Z. Maxwell, in the 59th
year of her age.
ADDLEMAN.-In In this place OH Jan. 16. 1888,
Mrs Catharine Addleman, wife of Lorenzo
Addleman, aged 75 years.
HARTZELL.-In Penn twp, this county, Dee.
26, 1882, Mr. Jacob Hartzel, i'll the Seth
year of his age.
TAGGART-In Brady twp, this county, on
Jan. l. 1888, Mr.. Charles g. Taggart, in the
seth year of his age.
STOCK GA Monday Jan. -, 1888, Mrs E;iz-
abeth st ,cS, wife Of Christian Stock, of But
Ter. Mrs Stock was dius shter OF Antony
Rockenstine, deed, and aged 81 years.
WATERS Laura daughter of Rev
j. and Annie C. Waters, at Butler Pa,
Jan. is, 1888, aged 10 years, months and
10 days.
Twas hard, my child, to give the up,
'Tis hard to be resigned.
'Tis hard to drink the bitter cup
Which God for us designed
We try to sav, "Thy will be done,'
To think that il is best.
Nor can we, but by grace alone,
Submit to Gods behest.
We know, full W IL we know, my child
That, ''it is well with thee"
Regenerated and indebted,
From sin and sorrow free.
Gone art thou, from thy loved ones here,
Gone from the ''house of cay"
Far, far beyond this earthly sphere,
To realms of endless joy.
Though. brief thy sojourn here below,
(Of years. but halfu score;
1t soothes our hlcotling hearts to know
Thou'rt bless'd forever more.
And though to us thou mag st not come,
We yet shall go to the,
To dwell in the pure heavenly home
One unbroken fimIly. j. q. w.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24
BUTLER POST OFFICE.

On Thursday of last week petition
was circulated in this place asking for
the reappointment of Miss Robinson,
the present official in the post Office
here. This was unexpected by our
citizens generally, as but little bad yet
been said on the subject. What so far
had been said had been in the expecta-
tion of there being an election, and
having a vote on the subject, at which
the citizens receiving their mails at this
office could express their preference
among the applicants for the office
The term is for four years, and as the
term of the present incumbent does not
expire until the 9th of March next,
more than two months ahead, it was
also thought little strange, and rath-
er premature to start petitions thus
early. The supposed advantage of be-
ing the first in the field is, however,
" ell understood in such cases. First
come first served" is the rule with a
great many people in signing petitions,
They are frequently signed through
courtesy to the first person asking.
The effect of the above movement
was, that on the next day petitions
were circulated asking for the appoint
ment of Mrs. Mamie D. Black, widow
of George A. Black, Esq, deceased,
These petitions were numerously sign
ed, although many had signed those of
Miss Robinson not knowing that Mrs.
Black was an applicant. So far these
two ladies are the only applicants, and
if there is no election on the subject,
we presume there will be no others.
But, as we have said. the general
expectation has been that q vote would
be taken on the question. MIR. Miller,
our member in Congress, is said to
favor this way of disposing of the mat
ter in case of a contest arising among
applicants. 1t is the fair and just way
of disposing Of it, and in the case here
we think it is generally desired by
those getting their mails at the office.
1t has been done in other towns llke
this, aud from present appeara- ces will
soon be the plan generally adopted ior
settling questions as who shall be post,
master or postmistress. These getting
| their mails at an Office are the ones
most interested in deciding upon the
merits Of applicants. And when voting
they have time to deliberate, and make
proper choice, which they have not
in signing petitions.
The day ofthe coming Spring election,
in February, has been suggested and
would be proper and convenient time
to obtain public expression on the
subject. But if any other day would
be thought better for the purpose one
can be easily settled upon. All the
purpose We have in view now, is to
give public expression to the opinion
that a vote should be had on the sue
cession to the postoffice at this place.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24

"BREAKNECK" postoflice, at Evans
burg, this county, has been changed to
evans City We regret to lose the
good old ella assical name of "Breakneck, y
but Evans City" will do. Railroads,
like TINA. level a11 chlnge all things,
even names Let it now be "Eyans
City" all around. "Pinafore" post
Office, on same raj lroad route, has been
changed to "Myoma." We do not un-
derstand the reason for this change, as
certainly "Pinafore" was as nice q
name as "Myoma," if not Indian in
sound. The truth is all these local
postofli ,es should have names derived
from some local name or object.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24

THEY have trouble up at Grove
City, (late Pine Grove,) Mercer eoun-
ty, growing out of the annual election
of Trustees for the Normal Academy
at that place, held last Monday week
There were two tickets run and the
defeated ones claim fraud in the count
that counted them out" An inves-
tigation of the manner in which the
election was held is being had.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24

3. A GORGE of ice in the Consequences
ing, nearly opposite the Fair Ground
on Sunday morning last, completely
blocked the channel of the creek and
threw the water over the entire valley
on either side. The gorge is said to be
a very large and interesting ore IN iii
formation.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24
ASSI6NEE'S SALE.

Tie undersigned offers for sale 10 acres OF
land, more or less. in Venango twp, Butler
county, Pa. bounded on the north by Kelly
heirs east by Samuel Stalker. south by Julia
Ann Simpson and on the west by Joseph Murrin
and heirs of John Murrin so acres cleared, 10
of which are meadow. good orchard. all under
laid with coal, good dwelling house, two stories
bigh part log aud part frame. with kitchen at
tsphed, good frame stable and hay house, well
watered; one milo AMI half east OF Murrins-
vile. Sale on the premi es on January 18th.
1888, at ono O'Clock p NJ, with privilege to I'd
joura TO tho Court House in Butler on the 18th
day OF Januarv 1888, at I11 O'Clock, NJ,
Terms cash ON delivery of deed,
Dec. l8, 1882. MICHAEL MCBRIDE.
Assignee of James Murrin.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24
New BusS for the DepOtS.

Mr.. James Sellers, the livery-man
is now running fine carriage to both
depots, upon the arrival and departure
of all trains. Persons wishing to de-
part by any train, can leave their or
ders for the carriage, at Sellers Livery
Stable, on Cunningham ST., near Helm
emap's corner,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24

Our members of the House at Har-
risburg have been placed upon the fcl-
lowing standing committees by Speaker
Faunce Mr.. Donly on judiciary
Local. Vice and Immorelity, and Ge-
illogical Survey Mr.. Ziegler on Ways
and Means, Corporations, Printing
Railroads and Federal Relations.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24

THERE is something soft and tender
in the fall of q single snowflake. But
there is something hard and cruel IN
the fall of single man on treacherous
ice concealed beneath a half inch OF
beautiful snow.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24

A PETITION has been presented to
our County Commissioners recommend
ing A. I. Black, Esq, as proper
counsel and attorney for the county
1t is signed bv SO members of the Bar,
and other citizens, including nearly all
the officers in the Court House.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24

WEATHER, suitable to all climes and
climates, from mild to severe, has pre-
vailed here within the last two weeks
For the last two days we have been
enioying a lively Wyoming "wave."
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24

JUDGE TRUNKEY, Of the State
Supreme Court, administered the oath
of Office to the new Governor and
Lieutenant Governor.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24

THE "Kittanning Caloric Company"
are soliciting bids for putting down a
we'll or wells for gas, in that immedl-
ate vicinity Here is q chance for
drillers.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24

DocroR MATTHEsoN, who was
throgn from sleigh in this place last
Monday week and severly injured, has
SO far recovered as to be able to be
taken to his family in Saxonburg.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24

THE Supreme Court Of this State
recently decided that the verbal notice
from a debtor who intends to claim the
$500 exemption law is sufficient.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24

THE ina ugural address of the new
Governor, Pattison. will be found in
another place of this paper. We give
it in full. as it is regarded as the most
extraordinary paper of the kind ever
proclaimed by Governor. 1t will be
seen that he declares for the most
thorough and radical reform in State
management, and all in the interest of
the citizen tax payers. If he carries
the same out it will make him one OF
the most conspicuous Governors of the
Republic. On the other hand, if he
fails to. do so, or falls short of the ex.
pectation be has now raised so high, be
will become contemplate in the eyes
of ALL His earnest, determined man.
ner. impresses US all Of his sincerity,
and all hope be not only is sincere but
will be successful.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24

AMONG travellers. since the Mil
waukee hotel fire, there is q general
inquiry for rooms on the first floor.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24

Hon. WILLIAM P. Fry was last
week elected United States Senator
from Maine, and the Hon. George F.
Hoar from Massachusetts An election.
for these important places is also pend
ing in the States of Michigan, Mime.
sofa, Nebraska and other States, and a
lively contest for them is going. We
think the. people Of the country gener.
ally would like to see Mr.. Window re.
turn to the Senate from Minnesota.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24
The Bad and Worthless


are never initiated or cOunterfelted
This is especially true of a family
medicine, and it is positive proof that
the remedy initiated is of the big hest
value. As soon as it had beer tested
and proved by the whole world that
Hop Bitters was the rurest, hest and
most valuable family medicine on
earth, many limitations sprung up and
began to steal the c;i,ts in Lich the
press and the Fcr! e Of the country
had expressed lac merits Of H. b., and
in every way trN i"g 10 induce suffer
invalids 10 use is;: III ins.. ad, ex-
peciing to make morcy on the credit
of H. B witt varicuSlv devised
names in w!i'v.. tie word Hop or
"IIurs'' wcr, u-ed ~ a way to induce
people to !. i:.yr th,t they were the
same as II p Biiters All such pre-
tended rc'a,G lies or cures, no matter
whit thei,- st1lr &c rnme Is. and (, $
pecisiiv those ith h word Hop" or
''HoIrs" Il TIER rfna. a. in ans Way
conu c;ed with ;he!n or their name,
are imirutioGs ,r u;trr.cits. Be
ware Of them T. ucL nGre Of them
Use nothing but genuine Hep B:t,ers,
with bunch or cluster of green Hops
on the white label Trust nothing
else. Druggists aud dealers are warn
ed against dealing "a imitation or coun-
terfeits
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24
Bald Ridge.

EDS. CITIZEN The Dodds we'll con-
tinues good for about 500 barrel well.
The Phillips well, on Wallace farm,
flows about "a barrels per day although
not completed yet.
The Sullivan, Slater & Co. we'll still
gives evidence of being the best one
yet. Although not through the stray
sand no doubts now exist of her being
q good one The Bald Ridge Com
pany is putting well down on the
lower end of this Sullivan lease
The Bald Ridge No. I, on point Of
point of the hill, near Schiedemantle
we'll, will also undoubtedly be a good
one-hole full of oil now. Will send
you more full account of coming-in-
wells latter and this week.
Mr.. John A. Richey's Hotel is still
the favorite stopping place. Mrs.
Richey sets an excellent table and
keeps the house in good order.
Mr.. James Crow, neighbor, met
with singular accident lately lie
was killing hog when it bit one Of his
hands pretty badly.
The station agent of the P. & W.,
Mr.. McMillen, is an accommodating
official and is getting our station in
good shape. Yours, ETC.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24
National Conventions.

Representation in the Republican
National Conventions has been sub
iect of much interest for some time.
The man ner in which the delegates
are chosen to the same from the Cif-
ferent States has been various and uu-
settled. 1t will be recollected that in
this State an attempt was made at the
State Convention of February 1880, to
compel all the delegates from this
State to vote as unit for a Presiden-
tial candidate. This was then in the
interest of General Grant. 1t was re-
sisted, and the delegates from several
of the Congressional districts, this one
among them, refused to be bound by
the instructions of the State Conven-
ton, claiming their right and duty to
represent the wishes of the Republi-
cans of their districts This view
was recognized as right by the Chica-
go National Convention, and recently
the Republican National Committee
met and endorsed it as the proper
mode. Hereafter, therefore, the Re-
publicans of each Congressional dis
trict will send direct two delegates to
our National Conventions, without
being subject to any interference from
State Convention Each county of
district will propose delegate and
then conference, Unnecessary, will be
had and the two accredited by said
conference. This must be done twen-
ty days before the assembling of the
State Convention, else the delegates
| from said counties to the State Conven-
tion are allowed the power to name the
said district delegates to National
| GopvautinnS
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24
MEN WANTED! !!


O M SA LA r Y
We vet need few more reliable n,en 10 sell
chr Nrreerv stock. Any man of pluck, energy
and rcrscvcrance can succeed without previous
experience. Situations PERMANENT and pay
4arge Particulars free. on application. Ad-
dgcss. STATING AGE, aud enclosing stamp.
X. G.. CHASE 4 CO..
Crha Chsse Nurseries), GENEVA, ". Y.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24

II gave the child a dose of De.
Sellers Cough Syrup and it was all
right In an hour" Sold by druggist
at 95 cents per bottle.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24

Special pIicas and extra va'ue in BLACK AND
COLORED CASHMERE;. ).
Bargain prices in all kinds of FACE DRESS
GOODS.
Full line of ''Broadhead" ALPACAS, (maie at
jamestown. \ Y.)
Extra bargains in BLACK SILKS AND SATINS,
VELVErS AND TLUSHIS
The largest and Most Complete Line @; ALL
WOOL COUNTRY BLANKETS, FLAN-
NET.S, CANTON FIANNELS, WHITE
AND COLORED LADIES CT 0THS,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-01-24

LADIES SACKING. TABLE LINENS IN
Bleached and unbleached, and TURKEY RED
NAPKINS, &c.
New Cahcoes, "lTusiins Shrting, Ticking,
Skirtines Homemade Comforts. Cotton
Batting, Carpet Chain, Table and Floor On
Cloths.
New buttons New Neckwear for LADIES'
Fichus Cosrs Ties. Ribbons. Yarns IN
Cashmere Germantown. Midnight zephyrs,
Saxony, German Worsted and Country Factory
Yarns.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-19

l.. Moke, lumber shed for washing, 6xl3, west
side Pressa street, $3.50.
Mrs. e. A. Stribng, lumber repair to dwell
ing 3Oxls, north side Pecan street, $50.
Mrs. L. A. Stribling, lumber addition to
dwelling, 2sx25, north side Pecan street, 500.
Ed Grenet, lumber dwelling, 24x3s, northwest
of Oakland street, $1,000.
Mary l.. Burns. lumber addition TO dwelling,
43x48, corner OF San Saba and Monterey streets
$1,000
j. Hatch, lumber dwelling, lsx22 east side
Mesquite street, $500.
H. Carter, iron clad addition 10 dwelling,
12xI2, nth side Blum street, $50.
j Zellweger lumber stable, lsxl2, east side
Soledad street, $40.
ii. JohDson, rock dwelling, Ax3s, south side
Sixth street, $500.
A. Green, lumber addition, gallery and
stable, PIXIE, south side East Commerce street,
500
Mrs. j. G Bacon, lumber dwelling, 53x36 west
SIDE Jackson street, Sl2OO.
Mrs. ID. Paschal, lumber dwelling, 3Ox30,
north side Elmira street, $500.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-19
LIGHT SPARKS.

"A Mexican woman died suddenly yesterday
in Beanville.
Justice Adam yesterday united w II.
Schram and Miss II. Beagles.
The Hickory club serepaded Mr.. Nathan
yesterday, IL being his 4Sth birthday
Three cases were dismissed in the Recor-
der's court this morning and one continued.
Mr.. Sam G. Bennett has bought Mrs
Greson's property on Market street for $4,000.
Mr.. Eo Braden proposes to build a $1,000
livery stable on Market street for Mess-s' Shaw
& Co.
last night. 1t did not arrive until nearly IL
o'clock.
old man Chrysler again appeared in the
Recorders court and was lined 50 for being
disorderly.
Mr.. W. b. Wallace has been appointed Dis
trlct Attorney in place OF Pinckney Jones,
deceased.
Mr.. Toby Hart and u party of excursionists
from New Orleans are expected here ON the
eth Instant.
drew Hill was fined S25 for carrying and con-
Ceaing razor.
Mr.. II. Siner, clothes dealer on Military
plaza, is about to remove 10 LulinR, where he
will enlarge his business.
The Board Of Equalization met this morn
ing and continued their labors, adding mate
rally to the assessment role.
-Concho county is said To be looking beauti-
full. Great numbers Of people are daily locat-
ing there and everybody is prosperous.
Lee Horn, the Chinaman on Commerce
street, was arrested this morning by Officer
Bishop for furious driving and fined $40.
The LIGHT renorter was in formed that the
san Antonio Base Ball club play for amuse-
nent and pleasure, not with view to making
or losing money.
"A family in the vicinity OF Water and Rusk
streets woke the surrounding inhabitants by
screams cries and oaths. II is hoped the police
will take "a stroll down that way.
Tomorrow will be a big day in the Re-
Corder's court, judging from the number of
arrests already made The LIGHT reporter
saw five arrests, one after the other.
Information from Bracket shows that
Philip Palmers residence has been burglarized
but all they got was some fine clothing bel n.y.
ing to the gallant son OF Erin and u guest
J. S. Crow and wife, N A. Edens, II. Il.
Edens, W. W. Sproul, Margaret Sproul, j. Il.
Anderson, Lucinda Il Anderson, have sold all
rights and interests in "A acres in BeXar cOun-
". on the CihOlo creek, to Banister Edens for
the sum of 500.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-19
A GOOD MOvEm ENr.
Dollar Subscription Being Raised to sup.
port Cosmopolitan Life Boat
Institution.

port IA Cosmopolitan Life Boat
Institution.
A movement is on foot among the British
born residents of Texas to secure funds for
the Royal National Life Boat institution Of
London. Mr.. Robert Amos, Of the Texas
Express company, Dallas, is the leader of the
movement, and about $Ioo has already been
secured. Each subscriber donates SI-no
more, no less, and the whole sum collected
will be used to put another life boat on the
English coast. A local committee, consisting
Of Messrs. Ryder-Taylor, Chairman; r. c..
Symington and John Norcross has been
formed to receive the San Antonio subscrip-
ton, and those who desire to contribute are
requested to address the Chairman Life
Boat Fund Committee, Postoffice Box s4s,
San Antonio.
The Royal National Life Boat institution is
cosmopolitan in its action, and the folio wing
extract from the last report shows the excel
lent work this society is doing:
The Royal National Lifeboat Institute last
year saved, by means Of its boats, no less than
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-19

The former book-keeper of a large and well
known establishment of this city is ABOUT to
take proceedings against its owner and mana
ger. 1t appears bell boy was sent out to
change $50 gold piece by the book-keeper
The boy never returned and the blame was
laid on the clerk who left his place in disgust,
and will soon sue his late employer for wages
il ia said he has not vet received,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-19
RowDYIsM ON ALAMO PLAZA.

How Four Young Bloods Set on One Man
and Abused Him.
On Tuesday night MIR. Adoph Denechamp
was in Lerich's saloon with two ladies, the
house being at that time closed when four
young men, named r. Mischief, c. Mischief, c.
Hannaway and c. Walker, knocked violently
at the door. Denechamp went to the door to
tell them to create no disturbance, when sew
eral OF the men set on TO him and used him
roughly. The two Mischells and Hannaway
were arrested yesterday and brought before
the Recorder this morning. The Mischclls
were each fined $40, but Hannaway was dis
charged, there being no proof that he took any
part In the disturbance. Walker has not y6t
been arrested.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-19
Down to the Very Bottom.

Wolfson ia selling furniture at bottom prices,
from the commOnest to the finest manufac-
tured. Every househeeper should avail them
selves of the opportunity of fitting up Il house
at small cost. Parlor sets, bed room sets,
tables, chairs, wardrobes, safes, lounges. mat
tresses, curtain goods, damasks, table cloths,
napkins, bedspreads, of every variety. MIR.
Wolfson has accommodating clerks, who will
take pleasure In showing you through this i'm
mense establishment. WofsOn also has com.
plete line of carpets and mattings, of the best
make, aud offered at low figures. 7-ll-2t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-19

The first hour after the opening exercises
was given to lecture on English by Professor
Rote, the second hour on methods of teaching
music in schools by Professor Barbour, the
third hour 10 botany by the young academician
John p. Rote. Much interest was manifested
in all the exercises. Tomorrow at 10 o'clock
has been set apart for a lecture by Professor
Rote on old and new methods of instruction.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-19
Judicious Resentment.

Another curious case occurred last night at a
chile con carne stand on the Military plaza. A
colored man named simmons was sitting down
at the stand enjoying the Mexican dish, when
two visiting lawyers came up and said they
Simmons resented this insult, saying he was no
Niger, but a respectable citizen. The lawyers
had the cOlored man arrested for being dissr-
derby and he was fined S25.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-19
Strike of Operatora

The Union Brotherhood of Telegraphic
Operators are on a strike at Galveston, Hous-
ton and most Of the principal towns and cities
in the State. 1t is hoped the public will not
take umbrage at any Sigh, delays. All tele-
grams will be forwarded as soon as possible.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-19

In accordance with the new pension law,
pensioners are required to adduoe proof that
they are living, and yesterday Refugio Esparza
Gallardo Julian Cont. Dolore' Ortiz de Garcia,
e. ii. Timmony susanna Williams Teodore
Rodriguez Chacon and Francisco Valdez fur
nshed the required proof by appearing in the
County court yesterday.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-19
Matrimonial Dime uIties.

Mrs. Lena schobe was again IN trouble this
morning. She complained to a police officer
that her husband threatens to put her under a
peace bond because she will not cohabit with
him. Schobe is already under u peace bond,
aud Mrs. Schobe was advised to let her hus-
hnnd take what cOnrse he Dlensed.