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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
To-Night,s Entertainment.

Without doubt the play of "ROmany
Rye" to be presented tonight at Harper's
theatre, is one of the finest dramas that a
Rock Island audience have had an Oppor-
tunity of witnessing The London Stand
ard says
This famous play had a run of six
months in London and 100 nights in New
York. The great scene of the play shows
us the open, raging sea anu the tempest
tossed boat that bears the Saratoga's pas
sengers, and the latest to escape being
dragged from the seething angry pillows
Will that boat make the harbor? That
now is the question to be solved. On the
quay stands an excited crowd with Philip
Royston in the midst. The waves that
threaten to swamp the craft send gla1ness
to his heart, while they exact tears and
shrieks of sympathetic horror from the
women who watch thu scene. Every time
the boat rides calamity over a threaten
ing wave the men give mighty cheer,
and 80 for some minutes, hope and fear,
Joy and sorrow alternate. But the ioy is
to be supreme, for the good boat gets over
the dangerous bar and comes safely to
shore. Jack and Gerty's troubles are
ended. The arch william is once more
foiled, for Gerty now has possession of
that certificate; and, further, the hands of
justice lay hold upon him for conspiracy
to murder. The acting throughout is
faultless the scenery and stage mechan-
ism has not yet been equaled for grandeur
and novelty even in London, and most
prosperous run is safely predicted for
"The Romany Rye" both in England and
the United States.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
PROBATE.
Concert at Milan.

Tonight occurs the concert for the ben
eft of the poor at Milan. The entertain
ment takes place at the Town Hall, and
the best of home talent will participate,
assisted by the Misses Mabel Mary and
May Nye, known as the Cambridge
Triplets." An excellent programme has
been arranged. First is n chorus, THE
Greeting Glee, followed by song by the
Cambridge Triplets; an instrumental
piece by the Black Orphans; trio, Menard's
Evening Song" duet Hope Beyond"
recitation by the Cambridge Triplets;
chorus, ''Hail, Fairy Queen" duet, Mr.
and Mrs. Brown, recitation, Cambridge
Triplets; chorus, The Night Before the
Battle" instrumental, the Black Orphans;
duet, Come With Me- chorus "Hark
the Song" song. Cambridge Triplets;
solo, Danube River" quartet, "Only q
Dream of Home" chorus, Hear Dem
Bells" trio, go Restless Sea-" iustru-
mental, the Black Orphans; song, Jolly
Jonathan" finishing with the chorus,
Happy New Year"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31

The following patents were granted to
citizens of Illinois, bearing date Dec. 25,
1888 Reported expressly for this paper
by Louis Bagger & company, mechanical
experts and solicitors of patents. Wash
ington, D. c.:
Daley, Michael; Waterman; horse hay rake.
Funk, Frank; Beverly; tank for watering stock
Johns, Will r; Rockford combined hay tender
and rake.
Knowlton, W A; Rockford; horse hay rake
l.tton, II E Quincy; piano action.
McCleiand, Thomas; Nation, revolving har
row.
Miller and Reemer, Chicago; fire escape,
Otto, Henry; Bloomington, ilue cleaner.
Papineau, Peter; Paxton wagon standard.
Piper, Jacob NJ /; Adelne; top wagon box fast
ener.
Powell, NJ; Pontiac; fire escape.
Rasmussen, W; Chicago; cable railway appa
ratus; two patents.
Rev, II c; Chicago system of mains and pipes
for distribution of gas other fluids and five othe
patents relating to gas.
Sexton, II n; Chicago; refrigerating car
Upham, b Peoria; combined measure ant
scale
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
OFF THE STAGE.
The Green-Eyed Monster in the Devils
AuctjOn TrOUnp.

The Devils Auction Combination" is
achieving considerable notoriety in these
parts. 1t was over one of the members
of this troupe that young Kearney lost his
head, mention of whose escapade was
related last week The following from
the St Louis Republican, shows that the
girls have infatuated some of the mem
bers of the troupe:
Notwithstanding the fact that the
members of the Devils Auction troupe
appear to be so good natured when they
are on the stage, kicking, jumping and
making sport for a dazZled audience, all
is not bliss in the quiet walks of life with
two or three members of the company, at
least. In all of these spectacular attract
ions where the ballet is the leading
feature, there are numerous beauties with
winning ways, and it is not strange that
men in the troupe as we'll as others outside
of it become enamored of the light toed
fairies that skip through the dances
Attempts at lovemaking are bound to
eliminate, and oftimes man who thinks
himself ''solid' gets left, and the other
fellow steps in and takes the place of
lover No. in the affections of girl. 1t
seems that, one of the members of the
troupe now playing at the Peoples
theatre was much in love with one of the
ladies who trip the light Fantastic, but it
is said she did not reciprocate and he
accused her Of bestowing her. affections
on member of the company holding
a higher position than he pos
sessed. Night before last the downcast
| admirer broke into her room at Barnum's
hotel, and, according to her story, com :
menced to beat her and abuse her. She
gave several shrleks for help, and instantly
doors were opened along the>hall and the
irate man emerged, and on being asked
what the matter was, sad; 'Oh, nothing
One of the ladies has had Mysteries, but is
all right now" This was satisfactory, but
yesterday the danseuse got another
room. The man employed 'bellhop'
to locate her room, and the b.-h, go there
and knock yesterday afternoon. When
the door was opened the man rushed in
and began to beat her again, and she now
has on her arm an ugly wound, said to
have been made by a bite. In minute
or two dozen or more people were on
the scene, and the angered fellow was
taken out by the gallant Messrs. Wysong
and league and others. A policeman
was sent for and the belligerent actor was
rushed off to the station house the dan
seuse went along under the protection Of
Mr. Wysong and the police officer and
preferred charges against her assailant
He hated to go behind the bars, but had
to, and remained there until put out by The
managers. Capt. Trumpbour, the mana
ger of the hotel, emphatically remarked
that there must be no fighting at Bar
NUNS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
Total number received and forwa
Song Service

The services at the Central Presbyterian
church yesterday were of the most inter
esting character. A Christmas sermon
delivered by the Rev. S. S. Cryer, and in
the evening special Christmas song
service attracted large audience Fol-
lowing is the programme so well carried
out:
Morning Christmas Service
Hank What Mean those Holy Voices, -. Barker
"Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" ........K Kingsley
Christmas Anthem-'And There Were
Shepherds, '.................... Williams
Sop. Solo and Quartette
Evening Monthly Service OF Song
Organ Voluntary
Come Y that Love the Lord ........, Perkins
Quartette.
I'm the Cross of Christ of Glory, Duet Howe
Soprano and Baritone
TIE Deum-"We Praise Thee o Lord - Thomas
Mot Ashamed of Christ Alto Solo - banks
Organ Voluntary -Hewitt's Peyal HYMN
Father, Hear Us,n-Quartette -. Palmer
"Stars of the Night, Shine DER U.s. -. Campana
Trio Soprano, Tenor and Bass
1.-THE Lord My Pasture Shall Prepare. 8" .Guglelmo
Duet, Soprano and Tenor
Shout the Glad Tidings. ......... Baker
Quartette.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
Proposed Indian Policy.

Mayor Mott has received a lot of
printed documents from the mayor of
Philadelphia, in regard to proposed
Indian policy. The question has been
agitated in Pennsylvania for some time,
and the state and municipal departments
have Endorsed the policy, which looks to
the careful guarding of the Indians inter
lists, their civilization, etc. Like docu-
ments are being distributed all over the
country, with the request that the resolu-
tions be adopted. Mayor Mott will pre-
sent the matter before the council at its
next meeting for consideration,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
Bachelors.

In the list of bachelor newspaper men
published in the Chicago Inter Ocean, we
find the following;
Powers, C. j., reporter for the Nelos;
age &c; strawberry blonde; father tall;
weighs 1886
Richardson. J. s. reporter for the Ne'os;
90 years old; above medium height; wild
over with one child son of an ex Senator;
dark eyes, hair, and dropping mustache
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
Market Report.

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows: January wheat. 95s February
963; May $103 December corn, sig
January 574; February set; May 59t.
January oats, SO; February February, 33S;
May 37s. January pork, Sl4 Is; Febru-
airy, $14 80; May. $14 s5. January lard,
$50 February, $3.50; May, S9.224
February RIBS. $7.22; May 1856 Hog
receipts. 1000; light, S49O to SIS 40;
mixed. 81 80 to $40; heavy, s545 to
to S. IS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
Broke His Arm

A young man named Meyers, engaged
as car coupler at the Rock Island & Peo-
ria yards, had the misfortune, while
amusing himself at the roller skating
rink on Saturday evening to fall and break
his left arm. He was taken home and
DR.. Plummer set the injured member.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
Masquerade Ball.

The first annual masquerade of the
season will be given by Holly Hose
Co. No. g. at Armory hall on the evening
of Friday. January is. 1884. Music by
Bleuers band. Costumes can be had at
Armory hall on the day of the entertain
ment. Ladies tickets can be had at
Wheaton's drug store. Gentlemen's
tickets, 80 cents, ladies' % cents. Supper
at John Astor's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
New Holiday Goods,

B. Birkenfeld, the Fourth avenue deal
er in holiday goods, is not selling at cost
or 20 per cent below former prices, nor
does he intend to retire from business,
but he is selling at very low figures. His
stock is all new and embraces all the late
novelties in holiday goods, Christmas
trees and trimmings. Call and get prices
before buying elsewhere Goods deliv-
cred to any part of the city. dino.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
HARD coal mARKET.

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg $500;
range, nut and No 4, $3.50 per ton,
screened and delivered Brookfeld (for
grates) $500. Backsmiths' coal, Con
nellsYille coke and charcoal at 1903 Sec
ond avenue. E. G. FRAZER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
HARD COAL MARKET.

The best is the cheapest. l have large
stock, best quality of all grades and sizes
of all rail coal Also blacksmith coal,
coke and charcoal. Office at E. d. Fol
SONS -four and feed store No. 1,706 Third
avenue. Telephone No. 1856.
Aug 23t VIM. NEvIN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
Masters Sale.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, lee
Rock Island COUNTY.

STATE OF ILLINOIS, lee
Rock ISLAND COUNTY.
In the Circuit Court,-In Chancery.
William K. White VS.. Hannah Meehan, Margaret
Ann Meehan, Thomas r. Meehan, Ann Eliza
beth Meehau, BRIDGET Meehan, Agnes Meehan,
Nellie Meehan and John Joseph Meehan.-Fore-
closure,-General No. 2425.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of q decree
of said Court entered in the above entitled cause,
on the Ninth day of october, A. D., 1888, shall,
on Saturday, the Ninth day of February, A.
d., 1884, at the hour Of one o'clock in the after
noon at the North door of the Court House, in
said county of Rock Island, to satisfy said de-
cree sell at public yendue, the highest and best
bidder, that certain parcel of land situate in the
County of Rock Island and State Of Illinois.
known and described as follows, to-wit:
Lot No. Four "a in Block No Eleven (1l) in
the Town of Camden Mills, now Milan.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 18th day OF
December, A. D., 1888,
HENRY CURTIS, JR.,
Master In Chaneery, Rock Island County, III.
PARKS &1PLEAsANTs,
Compartments Solicitors,
dec-27-d32t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
The DATLY ARGUS.
Monday December 81, 1888.
A Blowout.

Chief of Police Miller was busy this
afternoon, sending out invitations to the
mayor, aldermen and other city officials,
to attend grand banquet at the Armory
tomorrow night at 7:30 sharp. A good
time is guaranteed to those who go.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
Notice.

The January meeting of the Building
and Loan association will be held on
Wednesday evening. Money on hand to
loan. Books open now for stock in the
seventh series. E. ii. GUYER,
293t Secretary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31

Call on E. B. Sargent at the office of
Port Byron Lime association, 2017 Sec
ond avenue. for prices on the best hard
coal in the city. Nut and No A $3.50
per ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
I,EHJGU HARM coal,

J. S. Wylie can furnish it, and the
Scranton white ash at prices satisfactory,
considering the superior quality. Office
at Coal Valley Mining Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
TAXES

The taxes for Rock Island for 1883
are now due and should be paid at once
at the mayors Office in the Arnory TO
JAMES JOHNSTON,
II If Township Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
The County Buildings
TRANSFERS ,


29-Eric Colmark to Anna Grandquist,
mo feet lot /, block 8, Osborn's addition,
Moline; 81, 700.
Heirs of A. Dhuyvetter to Mary Biuard
undivided 2-3 of nj nw4 and sw4 nw4 10,
and of sw4 swt IS, is, 1w; 81 200.
Moline Water Power Co. to Andrew
Anderson, lot IS, block i, Moline Water
Power Co.'s west addition of Moline;
$500.
PROBATE.
29-Conservatorship of Florence NAL
loney, insane. Report filed and approved
Estate of Isaac Negus, deceased In
ventory filed and approved.
LICENSED To WE'D.
31-John A Murrin and Miss Missouri
E Pearson, of Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31

Mr.. c. Soderstrom, 262 W. Indiana
street, Chicago, Ill, says: Browns Iron
Bitters cured me of dyspepsia after all
else failed"
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-06

the situation Of the Irish people, bat
from the tenor Of the aforesaid apostolic
commands such collection il one not
entirely to be blamed. as are fiagrantly
aimed at exasperating popular passions
so that men may readily avail to abuse
them. inviting lavless and disorderly
plots, but most especially must the cler-
ey abstain from these when il appears
evident that hatreds are engendered.
elamors against distinguished men set
on foot and no condemnation uttered in
any way OF the crimes and assassina-
tons with which infamous men have
denied themselves, and when il
Is usostsntatiously claimed that the
measure of true love of country
can be gagged By money contributed or
refused, 50 that men who seem to be
urged on by kind of fear and force
from these considerations, il ought to
be patent to your lordship that the col
lection of money called the Parnell les
tlmonial Fund cannot be approved by
this sacred congregation, nor hence can
II IN any manner be commended or pro-
NOTED by ecclesiastics, and least Of ell
by bishops.
The Times says: 1t is true that accord
ing to those instructions. it is lawful
Tor the Irish to seek redress for their
grievances and strive for their rights,
but always at the same time observing
the divine maxims, to seek first the
Kingdom of God and His justice, and
also that il is wicked to
further any cause, no matter how Just
by llleg Al means it certainly is not for
hidden to collect for the relief of dis
tress IN Ireland, but at the same time
the sforecited apostolic mandate, obso-
lutely condemns such ctliections as are
raised in order to infiame popular pas
sion, and to be used as means for lead |
ing men into rebellion against |
the laws; above all things |
the clergy must hold themselves
aloof from such subscriptions where it |
Is plain that hatred and dissensiou are |
aroused by them that distinguished |
persons are loaded with insults that |
never in any way are censures pro-
against the crimes and murders |
with which wicked men stain shem-
selves, and especially when it is asserted |
that the measure of true patriotism is |
in proportion to the amount of money |
given or refused, so as to bring people |
under the pressure of intimidation. In /
these circumstances it is plain to your |
Iordship that the collection of the So
called Parnell Testimonial Fund can
not be approved by this sacred con-
and consequently it cannot |
be tolerated that any ecclesiastic, muclr
less a bishop, should take any part |
whatever in recommending or pro-
noting it. The letter was not |
from the Pope, as many have thought, |
but from the Propaganda.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-06

How THE CowDors Cor BETTER FARK.
"A gentleman of this city, who came
up from San Francisco by the steamship
Oregon, relates the following incident
Of the trip: 1--WE left San Francisco
on Saturday, with large list Of passen-
gers, many OF whom were in the steer
age. Among these were twenty five
cowboys from Texas. Considerable
dissatisfaction Was expressed among
the steerage passengers, especially by
the women and children, about the food,
which il was claimed they could not eat.
Sunday morning after breakfast these
cowboys held u meeting, and decided to
demand better fare. Accordingly, they
we're divided mp into i've committees Of
1--WE men each. These committees were
stationed, one at each hatch ; one at the
galley; one at tho steam cock, used for
flooding the steerage with steam in case
of fire, mutiny, or trouble Of any kind,
and the fifth committee proceeded ON
deck to interview the captain. They
found that gentleman in his quarters,
and proceeded at once to explain their
mission. They were all heavily armed.
and had q determined look. While
thus talking with the master Of the YES
sci, the mate stepped up and put in
his oar" One of the boys turned to
him and said, "OuY business II with
the captain, not with you; il you open
your head again, we'll mop the deck
With your carcass" The mate walked
OF. and the captain assured the CON-
mittse that the steeraRe fare should be
improved. Il Is needless 10 say be kept
his promise, and during the remainder
of the voyage the STORAGE people had ~
good faie a. those In the cabin, for
which they all feel duly thankful 10 the
Texas covboyA"
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-06
PRUsslAN LEDDER.

II there is a merchant in New Orleans
who can sell goods at any price he
chooses to fix on them, RHbe Hofenstein,
who keeps q clothing and shoe store on
Poydras street, is the man.
A few DAYS ago customer entered his
establishment and inquired:
"Have You any quarter gaiters!"
Certainly. my trent. haf any sdyle
you wish, and someding dot vas neat.
Now here vas pair of CATERS vot is made
Of Pruasian ledder dc pest kind dot vas
known. and / drinks dey will suit you.
Shust You try dem on"
"Ali right" replied the customer.
"vait, my trent, and I'll put a leedle
bowder in. Now dry dem. All! vat
peter shoe you uant dan dat? II Wits
shust as II somepody dakes your mea-
sure"
ats too tight across the instep," said
the customer, rubbing the spot with his
fingers
TT Will sdretch, my dear SIR" replied
Hoffenstein, persuasively; dat ledder
vas made expressly for sdretching.-
But the shoe pinches my toes also"
"Dot il nodding; il Will 60 way de first
time it gets vet. You don't want 70 buy
a pair OF shoes more as dree sizes too
big, und 90 around de ladies nit your
feet looking like couple Of railroad
scrapers. II would be a shame, you
know"
"what do you ask for the shoesf'
"Only sex dollars"
"Jerusalemi that's too much"
well, my dear sir, you must recollect
dat dem shoes vas made Of Pruss.an
ledder, und leddsr dere vos scarce. Nv
uncle vot lifts deere write me last week dot
lsdder vas 80 scarce be don't make har-
ness NIT il no longer. All de harness
ders In now made Of wool"
81 tell you what I'll dc" said the Gus
toner, examining the shoes closely; "I'lI
give you foor dollars
[" Nv gr-r-racious. APrussian ledder
shoe for fourdollars ven II costs me more
As Ave dollars und fifty cents laid down
at de depot, und do profits ON dem don't
pay for gas. Ny gr-r-racious. watts de
matter mit DC beopler'
"wsll. I'm not going to give SIX dol
lars for those shoes" said the customer,
moving toward the door; "they are not
worth i"
aVelI, my trent, take dem along for
four dollars, und call around again some
oder day"
The customer paid for the shoes, took
them and left the store.
.Herman,n inquired Hodenstein, Of
his clark. "vot vas do cost brice Of dem
split horse lsddsr shoes shust sold de
shenf,smanT
avon dollar and a half. sir"
Il
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-06
WHY WE ARE BALD.

/ was talking the other day with
Sauerwein, the eminent and learned
hairdresser of Regent street, and
whilst he trimmed my poll he said
sew eral things worth knowing. Here
they are: Badness, when not the
consequence of old age. is disease,
and 1t is a far more terrible enemy to
overcome than white hair. No
healthy person should begin to be
bald till after fifty years of age, and
yet a general lamentation arises of
young people, barely in their twen-
ties, losing their hair. Here, there
fore, must be some defect of consti-
tuition; some disease of the hair, that
should not exist. Headaches, and.
indeed, almost every kind of suffer
ing, whether of the mind or body.
frequently cause the hair to fall. Too
much study or thought, or appiica-
ton of any kind. will have q similar
effect. Women are less subject to
badness than their brothers. Man
works more with his brains, generally
speaking, than women do. HYGIENE
precautions may do much toward
maintaining the hair thick. l knew
of o man who kept his hair thick,
almost black, by never wearing a hat
all his life. AT eighty he married q
third wife, and had third family OF
children. For twenty years he never
drank anything but wine, without
abusing IL. You must not expect.
however. that your hair will never
fall, even in health. nor need you be
dismayed when you see hair come of
when brushing or combing. Hair
falls at certain seasons, as dead leaves
from trees, 10 make room for new ones
10 grow. II, however, you see too
many come of, and the fall con-
tinues too long. then cut the hair IS
You would q faded plant; IL will grow
stronger, richer afterward. Frequent
washing in salt water Is also recon-
mended to prevent the hair from fall
ing. and daily friction is good"
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-06

special says much uneasiness is felt IN
regard 10 a party of prospectors who lefi
for the gold fields of Lower California
some time ago. No word has been re-
ceived from them Intelligence from
Mulez is TO the effect that four Ameri-
cans have died there of some unknown
disease Much dissatisfaction is ex-
pressed by Americans there.
Mining stocks.
SAN Francisco, June alpha -,
Belcher l.70, Best & Belcher 40. Bodis
Con. 5, Bullion l.s5, California $50,
Chollar $50, Con. Va. 50, Crown Point
LIS. Eureka Con. 7Jc, Exchequsr SO,
Gould & Curry $50. Grand Prize 45c,
Hale i Norcross 7.15, Martin White Soc,
Mexican 4.S3. Mount Disblo 6.s7. Ophir
$50, Overman 45c, Potosi 1.50, Savage
ESQ, Silver King 1857. Sierra Nevada
6.62, UnioE Con. $40, Utah 2.65, Yellow
Jacket AIS.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-06

sYour dog. SIR, is Undesirable" said .
LADY ledger; " he hovis all night"
.Indsed,- replied tse ovnar. Wen,
he might do worse; hs mishs play ON
the piano Ill day."
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-06
The Prince OF wales stakes.

LONDON, June 5.-The race for the
Prince of Wales stakes for thres-year-
Odds was won by Lord Valmouth's Gal
lard, who ran third in the race for the
Derby Duke of Hanilton's Ossian Sec
ond, and Lord Bradford's Lascoon
third.