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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03

I A whale 90 feet long has been killed
OF Beaufort, s. c.
A ten foot alligator Was captured r.
Gently near waxahatchIs, Texas
Tie Government envelope factory al
Hartford. Conn, uses ton Of gum
| week.
A partg of Baton Rouge La bird
hunters recently killed 400 robins WITH
sticks.
A sea dog vas killed on the beach neal
Long Branch. \. j., not long ago. ii
weighed lf3 pounds.
While trapping near Bridgman. Mich,
VIA. Williams caught an eagle that mea-
sured nine feet,
Nisssssippians feel very proud of thei
State library IN the capitol az jackson
II comprises 3, 600 volumes.
A COW horn feet II inches long and
Il inches III diameter at the base Is on
exhibition at Monticello. Fla.
An owl meas uring fo1r feet and two
inches from tip 10 tip Of wing was re-
Gently captured in Franklin county,
Georgia.
The highest rate Of postage from this
country IL TO Patagonia and the island
Of 81. Helsna-si cents Al ounce.
Robins are found in hocks of l0,u00
each IN the neighbornood of Poxhatan.
Va. One man recently killed ts0 of the
birds.
A LADY sixty wears old. res ding in Ro
chester. y. T., skated from that city to
Brockport, twenty miles, IN l hour and
% minutes.
A strange fish was recently captured
off Block Island, Newport. 1t was four
feet long, and it had a mouth ten inches
wide. 1t weighs 30 pounds.
has three yoke of oxen whose unII4u
weight is l2.2l0 ponds. One yoke mea-
s1res eight feet four inches and weighs
1856 pounds.
New Orleans recently had baby show.
with nlnety-nlne infants on exhibition
The first prize was won by baby sew n
months old that weighed thirty one
pounds.
The United States Treasury has the
biggest splttoon on record. Il is great
obiong OGDEN box as lg as bed, and
is filled With sawdust. 1t lies in the
basement at the foot of the tour flights
Of stairs which lead to the various floors
and accommodates the Government en-
ployees and others.
J. b. kerns of Stokes county, n. C..
went there from Pittsburgh, Pa. foul
years ago. In that time six children
have been added to his family. He has
been married to the same wife eighteen
, years and has twenty three children liv
Ing. Seventeen of them are boys AND
SIX are girls. His wife is A. aud he i.
Is wears old.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03

The Port Townsend Arqns. which ha,
heretofore expressed itself in favor o,
continuing the land grant to the North
srn Pacific railroad to build the Cascade
branch, In Its issue of yesterday speaks
out blunfly in favor of the forfeiture Of
all lands not earned by that comp,ny.
II says Let the .irss.s no, be misun
derstood. We are for the restoring 10
she public domain of every acre no,
earned by the Northern Pacific Il abroad
COMPANY This is we'll said. and to
the point.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03

HEALTH lMPRovINo.-A private letter
from San Francisco states that Mrs.
Captain Hst6sld's health has greatly
improved sinoe her hnsband took her
to that city. and placed her under the
nost skillful medical attendance. This
VIII 6e good news to that iady's many
friends in this city.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03

CHrNEsE Bound OvER.-The four
Cainamen charged with killing fish in
Cedar river by exploding giant powder,
we're Yesterday brought before Judge
Cam, for preliminary hearing. The
tvo who had previously been convicted
OF petty larceny were bound over 10
answer to the grand jury, while the
Others were declared not guilty of this
charge also.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03

Bound OyER.-Frank Goodrich, the
man arrested by Chief Woolery for
stealing oil from Harrington l. Smiths
wharf, yesterday had preliminary
hearing before Judge Cam, and WAS
bound over TO the Grand Jury in the
SUN of $40.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03

The mule which fell 40 feet down the
Mouiton NJ. /. shaft is still ,hers. He
has been backed up against the face of
the 30 west drift, and is kicking down
ere at the rate Of five tons per day. Ire
Kick OF mule is considered equal to two
sticks of giant powder. and it ~ likely
'hat the latter will he discarded and
mules substituted.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03

Pottery, Tiles and Brick.

4 SPLENDID SITE FOR A MANI
factory or yard. with deep water. fine
harboi age. facilities for shipping. and
easy distance OF Seattle. A good open nc
for safe and profitable business. The
clay has been thoroughly tested for pot
terry. brick and tiles, and is AL.
Samples may be seen at Blanchard &
Co. s. Mill street, and at Stoweirs Drug
store, Commercial street. mrsS
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03

SERIOUS ACCIDENT. - hos. Craney. a
young man 20 years of age, engaged in
running the scantlin0 machine in the
Western Mill Company's mill on Lake
Union, met with a very serious accident
yesterday forenoon. under the following
circumstances. Ii seems that he had
Just run timber through the machine,
and turned to pick up another stick To
shove through, when a large silver
which had become detached. came in
contact with the rapidly revolving cir
cular, and WAS hurled back with ire
mendons force, striking young Craney
IN the back. and tearing 4 fearful hole
nearly through him. He was brought
to the hospital, where DR.. Smith was
called TO attend him. While his wounds
are very serious, they are not necessar
lily fatal, though the odds are greatly
against the poor, young mans recovery.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03

fEEskSTATIoS.-keelar will bold his
urst auction sale In his new store. in
the kenyon Block. on Saturday, at On
IA, on which occasion he will pres~u, 20
the ladies' tue tea set hs has gwen ont
tickets for. 90
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03
BORN.

MITCHELL-In this city, April l, to the
wife of J. r. L. Mitchell, a son.
GARDNER-On Snoqualmie Prairie, W. T.,
March 81, to the wife of VIM. +. Gard
ner, twins-sons.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03
N AR r lie D

owAS-CRALI-I In Dayton. March p. +.
Swan aud sophia rail-.
MCCLELLAND - GRIMES In Olympia,
March ID, John hcCielland and Mary
Grimes.
JONES SAvAGE-In Chehalis. March 10.
II. w. Jones and Tilla savage.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03

la place OF that constantly tiyea ont
feeling: Ayers Sarsaparilia Will give YOU
strength aud energy.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03

The MINISTRIES. Emerson's Min
strels drew another crowded house last
evening in spite of the inclement wealth
or. The performances was fully equal to
that of the previous evsnIng, ana thor
ooghly sustained the reputation of this
standard minstrel company. Reed and
Swoatman were as comlcal and witty IN
ever, the songs were we'll rendered, the
dancing was first class and she orches-
trail music WAS excellent. Malcolm has
rare falsetto Voice, and his make up in
one of Worth's dresses Is artistic. The
dual sketches of Griffin and Rice, and
Cameron and wilson, were we'll pre-
sented. Shirley drew sweet music in
solos on guitar, banjo and either The
after piece was irresistibly funny, con.
vulsing the audience with mirth. The
COMPANY 20 hence to Victoria, and
thence return to San Francisco per
steamer Mexico. Their appearance here
has been successful and profitable.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03

Come FoR HIS HEALra.-D Daniel Ora
ham, for long time EMPLOYED a. ,iI.r
IL the Seattle Lumber i Com merc,al
Company's. mill. has, by close contine-
ment to his work, some what under
mined his health, and his physician has
ADVISED hIm 10 seek the bsimy air of
higher attitudes, and he has arranged
to 90 east of the mountains, in the hon.
that his health may be restored. He ia
competent and faithful man. and on.
whose place III the mill Will not be easily
filled.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03

APPROACHING UNANiMrrY OF SENrI-
xxSr.-The Dayton Journal remarks:
at il only necessary to glance through
the various papers of Oregon and Wash
inRton To ascertain the sentiment of the
people in regard to the Northern Pacific
land grant aud the policy it pursuss.
From almost every quarter the people
assert that they have enough of this
monopoly and it's gsasping policy. and
the demand goes mp TO Congress, Re
lease us from its clutches Where.
three or four weeks ago, there were but
few papers advocating the forfeiture.
aud timidiy, too. there are now dozens.
demanding II in terms positive and
forcible. Congress cannot misuuder-
stand the wants of the people: the
question now ia. will il heed their de-
mands -
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03
N On EA VI A ik II Z T.

( MAS. NAHER. LEADING WATCH
~ maker and jeweler in the Yesler-
Leary block. deals in Diamonds, Watches,
ieweiry. cilverware. Weber Pianos Estey
organs and other Musical instruments.
Notarial Seal at s.. Watches and jew
elry repaired and warranted. sel0
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03

BRASS BAND AT PoRr BLAKELY.-Rv
call Of Il. II. Mayne, a meeting was held
10 Port Blakely at the residence of J. A.
Campbell. for the purpose of reorcapiz-
ing the Biakely brass band, which h. q
been silent for year psN. The follow
Ing persons have joined the new music
making company: Jack Leonard, Geo.
Bnreheil. ID. Mcdonald. Nicholas Lar.
son, captain TAYLOR, stephen Golden
and Professor Nash.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03

GooDs ARRrvINo.-Some two months
ago Jake Frauentual, of the dry goods
nrn of Frauenthal Brothers, went Eas;
to lay ina stock of goods for their house
In this city. These goods have alrea Nv
commenced To arrive by the Northern
facif1c. Among the lot was car load
OF carpets. The quantity of goods is
very large. as will be seen when il il
stated that the freight alone on the
present shipment will cost $1,000.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03
FOR SALE.

4 NEW MICH COW. APPLY TO
n T. NUNAN. Ninth street. between
Snriny and Seneca ani 8
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03
Horse for Sale.

HORSE. SADDLE AND Birdie AT
IL bargain. Inquire of A. VAIL
BUS SCH, al Lynch s. Woods furniture
store. Denny block. Front street. mr5 I'm
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03

l. EXPLANATION. THAT LITTLE
IL flag over the barn near the foot OF
Battery street. is paced there as a guide
70 DR. MERRICk'S Office, which Is on
Water st., third house from the corner of
Battery. just in front Of the flag. mr9
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03

BAD CRossrNos. crossings on
Front street, At the foot of Columbia
aud Marion, we're last everanc In hor-
rible condition. Water had backed up
10 depth of several inches. and as the
night was dark and stormy. and the
street lamps unlighted. unfortunate
pedestrians had nothing To do but STUN
ole aud founder through the mud and
water. This is a horrible state of af-
fans, and should not be allowed TO con
tinue. Its perfectly absurd TO leave
the streets dark on such a night, and
she proper authorities should see tina,
Hereafter some attention il paid TO the
convenience Of the puhiic
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03

SkvEaxLr lSJuREp.-Shortly after the
steamer Washington left this city yes,er
day morning. an accident occurred bv
which deck hand named Arnold Sor-
enson was severely injured. Ii Seems
that the steering gear became ent .ncled
In some manner, and a number of II .
men we're sent back 80 arrange il.
while engaged in this work. Sorenson
was caught In the wheel. and several Of
his ribs broken. He Also received inteI-
nal injuries, The unfortunate man was
brought back 10 this city, aud placed in
tue hospital. where he now Ii
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-03
Engine for Sale.

le.H OR S E POWER PORTABLE
- engine. in perfect running order
mounted and complete. Sold 10 make
room for larger engine.
MERRIWETHER s. FREDERICKS.
mr2 Seattle
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-06-26

From the New York Times (rep. y
"The Democrats of New York have in
the person of Governor Cleveland man
who represents the cause of reform as
no other prominent Democrat in the
country does. He represents it in his
opinions and professions, and he repre-
sents it with still more force in his
practical action. AS a candidate he
would be sure of the electoral vote of
this great State, and there is every
probability that he would also secure
that of Massachusetts as we'll as that of
nearly ever State rated as doubtful
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-06-26

IT took nearly two tons and a half of
metallic paint to do the work on the
Cleveland Union passenger depot. The
work was done under the supervision of
Mr.. J. F. Brooks, who does all the Lake
Shore painting between Toledo and
Buffalo, inclusive. Such painter as
Mr.. Brooks might do a good job by
using up a few thousand tons in paint
ing over the record of the Democratic
party, and reducing it to some neutral
tint, inoffensive to the eye and agreeable
to the landscape.-Cona. Telegram.
Nothing but black paint can ever
conceal the Mulligan tattooing which
disfgures and disgraces the Republican
Presidential nominee. All the ''soap"
in christendom will not do it.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-06-26
Napoleon Township Democratic eau.
Gus Last Saturday.

Pursuant to call, a few Democrats at
tended the Township Caucus on Satur-
day last. On motion M. Donnelly was
made chairman and l.. L. Orwig secre-
tary.
f. M. Rummell made motion that
a committee of three be appointed by
the chair who shall report to the caucus
twelve names as delegates to the Con-
gressional Convention.
Judge Haly moved as an amendment
that all Democrats attending the Con-
gressional Convention he recognized as
delegates.
The chair ruled the amendment out
of order, and Judge Haly took excep-
tions to the ruling and appealed to the
caucus. The chair was sustained.
The chair appointed the following
committee: Chas. Evers, M. Knupp
and VIM. III. Hubbard.
On motion the committee were made
delegates.
Upon motion of Jas. Ragan it was re.
solved that the committee also select
twelve delegates.
The committee reported as follows:
DELEGATEs-H.C G. Groschner, O. e.
Barnes, J. M. Haag, Henry Rohrs
Henry Bostelman, L. M. Rummell, M
Donnelly, L. L. Orwig, Gustave Kohler
Chas. Evers, w. III. Hubbard, M
Knupp.
ALTERNATEs-O -Orin Parker, M. Neff
Henry Ludeman, Chas. Rostetter,J J. w
Tieten, F. Badenhop, J. B. Often
haver, Henry Snyder, Jas. Donovan
A. l.. Lessick, w. f. Daggett, J. b
Woke.
The report of the commit was adop,
ted.
Upon motion, the caucus adjourned
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-06-26
Political Hash.

1t may be Hoadly after all. Who
knows.
Henry county will be solid for Meeki,
son to-day.
The Democrats are jubilant- Republic
cans respondent.
The bottom has dropped out of the
Blaine boom here.
MIR. Blaine is entitled to the "Quakel
vote" on his war record, any way!
The Indiana Republicans have nomi-
mated one Calkins for Governor.
The waving of the old bandana was
worth thousand bloody shirts.
There is disposition on the part OF
Democrats to nominate Tilden anyhow.
Springer says that Illinois is more en-
thusiastic over Cleveland than over
Tilden.
Bayard and Thurman will each have
strong following in the July conven-
ton.
Ohio now has in its Congressional
delegation fifteen Democrats and six
Republicans.
Hon. w. ID. Hill or Judge Meekison
will be nominated for Congress to-day.
Both good men.
Huron county, one of the strongest
rural Republican counties in Ohio, has
eighty-two saloons.
General Benjamin F. Butler has
formally accepted the Greenback nomi-
nation for President.
The result of the New York State
convention took all the sstand-up'' out
of Bro. Fouke's plume.
The Republican platform is like the
white elephant, fixed up for the occa-
sion, to deceive and fool people.
Rosencrans is mentioned prominently
as candidate for Vice President. "Old
Rosey" would suit the boys"
The Elyria Constitetionsays: "Three
fourths of the Democracy of Lorain
county favor the nomination of Han
cock" =.
Grover Cleveland, of New York, and
Senator Mcdonald, of Indiana, would
make winning Democratic Presiden.
tial team.
Illinois prohibitionists unanimously
passed resolution favoring Governor
st. John, of Kansas, for president of the
United States.
There is a call for Dan Vorhees, the
Tall Sycamore of the Wabash, to take
the second place on the ticket. We
shall be well satisfied.
There is more solid craftsmanship in
any one sentence of Mr.. Tilden's letter
than there is in the whole of the Chicago
Republican platform.
j: Guano Blaine will now have an
opportunity of explaining how in
twenty years he managed to save $7,OO0,.
600 out of a salary of 81, 900 per annum.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-06-26

IT is said by those who know says the
Plain Dealer, "that from California to
Maine, through Iowa to Blaine" the
Pacific Coast delegates to the Chicago
Convention had prolonged and howl
ing drunk. They had car load of
enthusiasm" with them, and their
pathway has been marked by empty
bottles and jugs. 1t is no wonder the
Convention had nothing to say on the
temperance question.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-06-26

Major Dodd received his second nOmi.
nation for Prosecuting Attorney in
Lucas county by the Democrats last
Saturday. Mr.. Dodd has made good
officer.
If "the public lands are the heritage
of the people of the United States,
what right had the Republican party to
give it to the railroad sharks? Speak up
Mr.. Signal.
The anProhibitionists"p placed
the following ticket in nomination at
Chicago ON Friday. For President, S.
c. Pomeroy, of Kansas; Vice-President,
J. A. Conant, of Connecticut.
Joseph Daugherty, chiefofthe money
order division of the Post-office in Balti-
more has been suspended. He is de-
faulter in several thousand dollars. A
Republican and Blainite.
Convention Hall, Chicago, will have
lO,5OO seats,-2,OOO for delegates, alter
mates, officers and committees, 500 for
the press, 1900 to Senators and Repre-
sentatives and l 500 for the city.
The cause of the rumpus among the
IndependentRepublicans about Blaine's
nomination is the fear that his election
would revive the jobbery and corrup-
ton that reigned during Grants adj
ministratiOn.
Those Republicans who fought so Bit
terly against Prohibition and are now
shouting themselves hoarse for Blaine,
seem to forget that their hero owns a
prohibition paper in Maine, and is in
favor of prohibition nationally.
The Comptroller of the Treasury says
that the shortage of Colonel Burnside,
late disbursing officer of the Post-office
Department, amounts to S52,O42 81.
Another Republican gone wrong. The
G. o. p. must go.
The Tennessee Democrats tabled the
Ohio tariff platform by decisive ma
jority. The majority of delegates to
Chicago favor Cleveland. The platform
adopted arraigns the present tariff and
pledges the Democracy of Tennessee to
support the platform of the coming
Chicago convention.
THE Prohibitionists have made the
following State nominations: Secretary
of State, E. J. Morris, Cincinnati;
Supreme Judge, J. w. Roseborough,
Fulton county; Member Board Of Public
Works, w. J. Kirkendall, Jackson;
Electors-at-Large, z. G. Payne, Frank
lin, and Ferdinand Schumacher, Sum-
mit
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-06-26

THE Democrats of Defiance count,
nominated the following excellent ticke
last week: For Probate Judge, J. H
Bevington; for Auditor, w. It. Hill
Clerk, S. M. Cameron; Recorder, JOIN
c. Woods; Commissioner, M. German
Sheriff, Henry Wonderly, of Mark
township; Prosecuting Attorney, Johr
w. Wilson, of Defiance; Surveyor, r.
S. Wright,of Defiance; Infirmary Direc.
tor, Albert Gerry, of Milford.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-06-26

THE Texas Germans, a large part of
the voting population of the State, are
said to be good deal dissatisfied by the
arguments of those who insist that we
need Blaine for the sake of a vigorous
foreign policy" They say that they
left Germany because the foreign policy
of that country was too vigorous for
them, and came here under the idea
that the citizens of this country were
not to be disturbed by foreign broils OF
commotions, or taken away from their
homes and business for the Monroe
doctrine, the Balance of Power below
the equator, or anything of the sort.
A German who left his own country to
save himself from fighting for Bismarck
would hardly care to go to the wars
here for Jim Blaine. The Nation.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-06-26

THE Democracy carried Ohio last fall
by a majority of over $4,000 and the
Republicans will be compelled to hustle
right lively to overcome these figures
and re-capture the State. Besides, the
Democratic vote increases in greater
proportion than that of the Republican,
and Ohio is as Democratic this year as
it was last, if the Democrats ofthe State
do their duty.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-06-26

THE Democrats of Monroe township
selected the following delegates to the
Congressional Convention: w. H.
Booher, Joseph Rentz, w. R. Aurand,
Sol. Heckler. New Bavaria Precinct of
Pleasant township selected the follow
ing: P. c. Schwab, c. Hornung, N.
Laubenthal and P. Burril.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-06-26

NORTH Dakota news papers are claim
ing larger acreage and larger yield of
wheat this year than was ever known
before. We do not doubt the increased
acreage, but the larger-yield-than-ever-
was-known-paste is too old to stick to
any one who has been through the
North Dakota mill.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-06-26

1T is very funny that the Republicans
have just now found out that there has
been powerful free trade element in
the party. Every man who refuses to
support the corrupt and tattooed Blaine
is free trader" Hence it appears
that about half the Republican party
must be free traders.-Rain Dealer.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-06-26

The financial storm has carried with
it Commodore Garrison, one of the
supposed solid men of New York. The
Republican party has legislated these
times upon the country. Let the peo-
pie now vote the party from power and
try change.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-06-26

THE Democrats Of Freedom township
selected the following delegates to the
Congressional Convention: Frederick
Hagrofe, Lewis Bockelman, ]. P. Bowen,
S. G. Haag.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-06-26

THE New York Democracy are har-
mOnized, Notwithstanding adverse re-
ports through the Republican press.
There will be no kicking in New York
this year.