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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-20
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LOCAL BRBvITIBs.

Maximum Thermometer, 61.6
Minimum Tlermometer, as.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-20
OPENING OF Los ANGELES srREEr.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY.

Tho City Attorney reported that the
Council has tho right to condemn all
property necessary for the opening Of
streets on the payment Of damages a.
ssssed in accordance with the City char
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-20

COMMUNICATION AND PETITIONS.
Petition Of J. j. 7. Johansen for per-
mission to use part Of Wilmington street
for building material. Granted under
the rules.
Petition Of w. T. Kittredge in relation
10 erroneous assessment. Referred to
the Finance Committee.
Petition Of Nrs. W. D. Bigslow, AK.
ing that the piles Of mud now in the
streets be hauled to her place ON Fist
street. Referred to the Board Of Public
Works.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-20

Fo0Fo ~ tDo uEuo OF 0vo Ou4A4s0p IN tue
service Of the Govsrnmsnt, attending tn
the discharge Of shipload Of coal, and
only heard yesterday Of his greet loss.
His daughter was attending the Normal
School in this city. and had charge Of
his neat little cottage. which he had en-
ishsd In October Last ont Of his diligent
earnings Of the past three yean. Mr..
Fischer was formerly man Of wealth,
and one Of the leading citizens Of Ana
helm. and highly respected BY bis isl'
low citizsns. His son. Mr.. J. y. Fischer.
had recently built . house adjoining. ~
also had his son-in-law. Mr.. McKinne,
and III were taken away almost in mo.
msnk Mr.. f., who Is IN aged man. ID
greatly detected by this thrss-fold
calamity.
IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY.
The streams from the Precipice and
other safions in the Sierra Madre, were
on great raid on Sunday, and came
down swift and strong. They appeared
10 have special spite against the fins
fruit ranch Of A. B. Chapman, Esq.,. and
made ssd havoc with the soil. A large
amount Of sAnd. gravel, and whatever
was movable, came down with sucl
force and abundance - 70 break down
the fsncs IN mont Of the Chapman
orchard, and let . young river dow
upon The vi.syssd Of Mr.. L. J. Ross
doing souaidsrslls damage. wahing on
some vines and bprying othsrs.
The Aums Of the Sisrsa Madrs villl
wss Destroyed By NE ssusn % that th
wassr supply w. limited 10 The excel
lsnt rsssrvclr which bslonss 70 The =
| sablishmsnt.
The ranch Of Prof. George H. Psek. !
El Monte. was badly wssAsd a III
southssslerly sids By . spur ef The So
Gabriel.
Ths Listle2saatA Anita and he saatl
Anlh 0rsnds sersans united, and en-,
down ovsr ~ oanta Anlla raneh viol
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-20
rnE Ioes s2OO. 600.

A caroful survey Of the sitRation By
HxRALD reporter. Yesterday, reveals =
heavy loss Of All conceivable varieties.
An estimate made by shrswd Observer,
last evening, make the los within the
city limits abont 500. 900. This, II 10
claimed, will rebuild the bridges and re-
store the other property Destroyed.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-20

= - @@.@>~6~ @s 8-84As A~S~4vV<A =
messags from Ravsna. stating that the
destruction BY the water in Solsdad
Canon vas very great This cshon is
over 30 miles in length. and . vast fall
Of snow. supplemented BY three inches
Of warm rain, has made the rills into
crssks and the creeks into riven. The
lAndslides and wAshouts are terrible.
Some persons imagine the track Of the
railroad can be cleared in two weeks.
while others suppose the tine viii be
nearer two mouths. There Is great
anxiety to hear from the line Of road
from Newhall all round to the north end
Of the Tehaohepi. The food far ex-
cseds in destruction any previous food
in Southern California.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-20

ssssed in accordance with the City char.
ter. Filed.
In the matter Of repairing sidewalks,
the City Attorney reported that all the
necessary papers had been served on e.
J. Baldwin. and that the pavement can
st once be put down in front of his
property on Spring street, and
recommended that some committee
BE- entrusted with the duty Of
deciding what kind Of pavement shall
be provided and with making contracts
for the work. Referred to the Board Of
Public Works.
Contract and bond with Thomas
Copley to grade Buena Vista street, from
Temple street to Rock street. Ap-
proved.
The Finance Committee presented .
report approving bill of F. J. Holbrook
for s7602. 10. for iron pipe lain across
the Arroyo Seoo, aad recommended that
it be paid. Warrant ordered drawn.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03
NEW BARGAINS FOR JUNE.

Hilton 4 Young, 2Os West Houston Street.
20 building lots on East Commerce
street, never on the market before.
20 building lots corner of Chestnut and
North Centre streets.
100 lots on Prospect Hill, some OF the
finest and best located, at from $40 to
$50 each.
Two elegant residences on Avenue G.,
one for $4,000, one for 81, 800, If not sold
during June will be oil the market.
100 acre farm near Somerset, the Gar
den of the West, 40 acres In cultivation,
10 head cattle, % head hogs, poultry etc.,
all for 81 100.
Crescent boarding house, near Sunset
depot, 20 rooms well furnished, 10 reg
ular boarders; everything in first-class
order. VIII sell or rent.
Three splendid farms on the Calaveras
creek and are one on the San Antonio
river, all about 10 miles from the city;
fine lands and good crops; bargains in
them all.
Several very choice properties in the
country to exchange for city property;
also a very choice residence property
centrally located in the city to exchange
for country lands. Particulars given Mt
our office.
A few more choice lots on Dignowity
hill, about the last to be had.
Also some very handsome residences
in same locality, as well as on San Pedro
avenue and all other principal streets in
the city. Call for our guide and circu-
lar. 6-3-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03
LIGHT FLASHES.

VIVA, the Reporters Learned on Their Tour
THROUGH the City.
The city circulation Of the LIGIIT Is
still booming.
If you are In need of any kind Of
printing call on the LIGmr
The Missouri Pacific passenger train
was five hours late last night.
The coming county election prom
Uses to carry the war into Mexico!'
A certain young "dude" on Main
plaza was sold In great style last night.
A wheel of one of the Refrigerator
company's wagons came of this morn
ing on Main plaza.
Mayor French is the most popular
man so far spoken Of as candidate for
District Clerk.
The many friends of W. W. Heron
will press his claims for County Judge
at the coming election.
If you want an office advertise in
the LIGIIT. Its circulation reaches the
largest number of voters.
Some of the hackmen and saloon
men think a moral wave has struck the
town, as business In their lines Is dull.
day will likely be the ticket nominated
by the Democratic county convention.
Among the prospective candidates
for District Attorney, are NJ. G.. Ander-
son, n. o. Green and Bryan Callaghan.
The Ladies' Hebrew Benevolent So
ciety will meet in the vestry room, at
Temple Beth FL, Wednesday afternoon
at p. m.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03
BREvlTY BASKET.

A philosopher says: "Woman Is nm
enigma" We don't Know about the enig,
but she Is oited n ma.
Why women will kiss each other Is
more than we can catch onto-there isn't
particle Of yum-yum in such kisses.
A medical writer says that girls are
so constructed that they cannot jump.
just make one Of them an offer OF mar
riage and see.
A Baltimore man killed himself be-
cause his wife would not support him.
IL beats thunder how lazy some women
are getting 10 be nowadays.
A high school girl. who is head owe r
hoop skirts in love with her professor,
has chrlstened him Experience" be
cause he Is "dear teacher"
Queen Victoria once suggested to her
chaplain that he make his prayers not
more than three minutes long. Vic. has
somd good ideas, even II she did write
that book.
GLOW much you resemble your sister"
said Mrs. Ilnlibash to Miss Ophella
Dogstnr. an absent minded young lady.
"lou look so much alike that ! can
scarcely tell You apart when both Of you
are together ave do favor each 9TH
er considerably, and ma says the resem-
blance IL so great that we came very
dear being twins, and would have hat
en- II so much TO have been twin"
An Engllshman the other day boosted
that he had been mistaken for member
of the royal family. A Scotohman hear
ing this, replied that he had been adj
dressed as the Duke of Argyll. Where
upon an Irishman said that he had been
taken for greater person than either,
for as he was walking along the street
one day, n friend came up TO him, ex-
claiming, "lloly Moses is that your"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03
PERSONAL.
Items Cleaned From the Hotel Corridors and
Various other Sources.

Items Cleaned From the Hotel Corridors and
Various other Sources.
Colonel Iabatt, OF Galveston, Is in the
city.
W. T.. Friedlander of Fort Clark, Is
staying In the city.
DIR. Jacob s. West. of Boerne. is So
journing at the Central.
w. W. Bailey and wife. of Moore sta
ton, are guests at the Central.
Major Caraher, Of the United States
army, is staying at the Menger.
Mr.. l.. Gunst, his wife, family and
servants. are also guests at the Menger.
Mr.. jerome Harris returned home this
morning from business trip to Pearsall.
Mr.. j. Spicer. n well known stock man
Of Kerrville, Is registered at the st.
Leonard.
Edward Ross, prominent wool
grower of Kinney county, Is staying at
the Central.
MIR. T.. j. Moss, who has been confined
to his room for ten days, Il out on the
streets again.
Judge James II. Baker. one Of the
leading lawyers ofthc Houston bar, was
in the city to-day.
Miss Ida Hamilton, Mrs. j. Witt and
Mr.. J. NJ. Hamilton, all OF Bandera, are
guests Mt the St Leonard.
Mr.. II. II. Asten left Monday afternoon
for New York, where he intends resid-
ing until next fall. when he will be agent
in advance for Lolita, who Is now fulfill
ing her engagement In London.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03
Never Despair Of the Mails.

From the Montgomery (AlaJ Advertiser.
One Of the letter carriers Of this city q
few days ago delivered at the residence
of Major Emmett Seibels letter ad-
dressed to his deceased brother, Colonel
J. j. Seibels. The letter was from South
Carolina, and was written and post
marked ia the year 1850. Colonel j. j.
Seibels died at his residence. in this city,
we believe, in 1865. Where this letter
has been during all these years since 1t
was mailed is MYSTERY Major Seibels Is
unable to account for.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03

Justice Anton Adam Joined in mar
riage this morning Henry May and
Mary Studer at the brides residence,
corner Of Crockett and Live Oak streets.
After the solemnization the happy couple
took the Sunset train TO Houston, where
Mr.. May resides.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03

$. j. Morrison, lumber dwelling 2Oxll,
north side Perez street, 5000
j. ii. Smye, hard rock dwelling, iOx32,
north side North street, $4,000.
l.. J: Grmbler, iron-olad shop, 1ixlO,
east side Cameron street, $500.
Daniel Oppenheimer, lumber stable,
32xl3, south side Pecan street, 800
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03
BARGAINS In REAL ESTATE.

one-storv Franc cottage four roma
.s,. 80. ~ S.'... -
front gahery' staoie' etc., nyurah' ""'er,
shade trees, wire fence in front, good
neighborhood, two blocks from street
car line largo Lot ofIered for n few davs
for $500.
Iorga rooms seryant,s room litcben
LEY iisi '. ' ~ 800
uOuDle gallery, front anu rear, lWO-blOrl
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03

Tomorrow night is the adjourned ses-
sion of the Baptist conference, COM
mencing at $50 p. m. 1t is hoped all
members Of the denomination will be
present, as a very important report from
the committee on the calling Of pastor
will be presented.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03

The remains of C. j. Watson, the gen
tleman who died at the st. Leonard
hotel, were shipped to-day by Carter &
Mullaly, undertakes, via International,
to friends and relatives at Montgomery,
Alabama. Members of the order OF
Knights of Pythias acted as an escort
and pail bearers to the depot.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03

Situated in the center of the city, Main
plaza, is headquarters for all stookmen.
Under the same management for the
last fifteen years. Terms Sl.50 per day.
IF
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03
The Worlds Exposition.

From the Boston Post.
Mexico and all the Latin-American
Republics are to make extensive ex-
hibits. These countries thus manifest
their wish to enlarge their commercial
relations with the United States. The
populations Of those Republics exceed
2O,OOO,OOO Their total annual trade
amounts to 400,000,0O0 England and
Germany have most Of it, but the Expo
sition will do much to turn that great
volume Of trade in this country.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03

c. j. Watson, of who oping cough. No
age stated.
Henry Wells, infant, whooping cough.
Lucy Butler, no age stated, intusucep-
ton.
Dorotea Alvarez, aged 10, of chronic
dysentery.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03

A Dedriok improved hay press, nearly
new, in use only one season, in perfect
order. 6-0-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03

There will be musical concerts held at
this garden every Tuesday, Thursday,
Saturday and Sunday evenings. Ad-
mission 10 cents. J.. MAHNcKE,
5-l5-lm Proprietor.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03

"a PARTY, after all, is more than a
man," says Harpers' Weekly, "and it is
not necessarily wise to assert that a
party ought to be defeated If clroum-
stances have made its most popular
member. unavailable. If 1t be desirable,
az we believe, to retain Republican con
trol OF the government, that result can
be accomplished beyond question only
by the nomination OF a candidate who
would be willingly supported by all
voters VINO under any circumstances
would vote for Republican"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03

All of the prettiest and latest styles
Of dry goods, ETC., In the city can be
found at =. j. O'Connor's, 253 Commerce
street. Come and see. 5-l9-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03

some of the most interesting spec
taoles in politics." says the Times, in
speaking of the Republican convention
at Chicago, will doubtless be the Affect
ing meeting between Webster Flanagan,
that earnest and untiring reformer from
Texas, and George William Curtis, the
eminent apostle of political purity from
the East.~
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03

During the summer season will furnish
meals as follows: Breakfast, pc; dinner,
35c; supper, 25c. 5-30-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03

That the military band plays at San Pedro
springs every Sunday afternoon. Also daily
choice music from 800 10 1890 n. N. l-l9-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03

Sold by James Clavin and L. Orynsk druggists
Frank Donaldson will make his first
appearance in San Antonio, after six
years. retirement from the stage, in his
laughable rendition of the French
dancing master, for the benefit of Frank
IIesse, Turner hall, June 4. 6-2-3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03
"WlNE OF CARDUl"


Whkvs Il hNppy HUU7eNOIu.
sold byJsHcs Calvin and l.. orynski. druggist
Fresh fish received daily at the Refrig-
orator Meat Market. Telephone 800.
High class Plymouth Rock, Light
Brahma and Langshan eggs for sale by
A. r. Hurley, 20 Soledad street. 4-l0-3m
Take "BLACK-DRAUGHT and YOU
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03
" BLACK "


IH0IIBN0NIVII FII1T HN1II ETIHITI
Sold by James Clavin and l.. Orynski drugyiats
What is life without pleasure. The
novelty entertainment at Turner hall,
Wednesday, June 1, will be extremely
amusing. G-2-3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03
Cheap Column.

SERVANT GIRL wANTED-At 41G Bowie
- street, 10 do house work. lG-2.6t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03

WAN1ED A good shirt ironer ut the
w Menger Hotel Ony first-class help need
apply 62-2t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Rooms and board can be had ut us
East Houston street, two blocks from
postoilice. 5-20-lm
Go to 237 Commerce street, next to
Nette's drug store, and examine James
Martins boots and shoes, fine stock
and can please all. 4-l0-2m
Grand novelty entertainment for the
benefit of Frank Hesse, at Turner hall,
Wednesday, June 4. G-2-3t
Resolution, revolution and dissolu-
tion at 2l7 Alamo plaza. Go there for
bargains. 5-G-lm
Mr.. Juan Manuel Chavez, one of our
most respectable citizens, has formed
partnership with Mr.. Narciso Leal in the
live stock and general commission bust
ness. The firm will be Leal Il Chavez.
The friends Of both these gentlemen are
requested to continue their liberal
patronage. l-2S-Gm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-03

D0OMS FOR REN1-Furniahed or unfur-
~ nlshed, with privilege Of bath house; APP
ply at 2ll Presa street. B-2-im
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-23
WICHITA FALLS.
The Schools CLOSED for the Holidays
"A Catholic Church Wanted.
Over Six Hundred Pounds Of Nail Re.
ceived Daily Immigrants Airiliug.

special 70 the Gazette.
WICHITA FANS, Tx, Dec. ~
Our schools have closed ~ for the hol-
idays, a few Of the teachers have
started tor tho worlds fair, ard will
spend their vacation taking in the
sighis Of the Crescent city.
The different churches were " ell at
tended Yesterday. our little city will
soon enjoy full religious privileges.
Nearly al denominations are
represented. There Ia quite n
number OF Catholics here,
however, and IN to the present time
no steps have been taken by them tN
have service. Several niemhers Of
tins church II quest that I call the at
tenUon Of the bishop To this place
through the columns 90 rHE NAaKIre
and Invite the reverend gentleman to
favor his subjects here with a repre-
sentative.
The Falls city Is not yet finished by
any means, tho hammer and taw can
be heard ia all directions aud several
new houses are well under WAY aud
Others are contracted for The demand
Tor houses still continues Az dis
lribuung point this place Il an impnr-
tant one, Az our depot freight can be
seen marked and being loaded ON the
/ "pr6ifie echOouersN for points north
west Of here, four hundred miles dts
! tant. The shipments TO the panhnn.
\ die are fast Increasing, which shows
that that section Is heing rapidly set.
tied. The Fort Snl freight IL also
shipped from here ~ well ~ the sup
/ ply Tor the country west Of here for
from sixty 10 seventy miles
Postmaster Williams Informs your
correspondent thst this Cfiice distrih'
utts mail 10 30 different COUNTIES, and
that the daily mail received here II
over six hundred pounds. This. CON
sidering the fact that two years ag,
La cgaf.bpX would hold IN,
mail Of this oillce, Ia good evidence tina
Northwest Texas Ia fast settling up.
From parties In from MOheelie w,
learn that a great deal more freight 4
received at HAT point from Dndg,
City, Kan, Ia station ON the Atohison
Topeka q Santa l'e rAllr0ad) lhen d
received from here. Mohpetie II JUS
about halfway from here To DOdpt
City-two hundred miles an,
the wagon road from herr
20 MDbeelle Is much better than tina
from Dodge CITY Ga Mobeetie,
great deal Of the freight shipped from
Dodge City 20 Mnheelie ilnds its wa
down into the Panhandle. IL thus
kansas railroads and merchants TAR
not watched aud checked they Will II
time be supplying this aud adloinin
counties by way of Dodge city.
A party Of three famille
reached here to-day from Oregon
They have come here To stay, and vii
engage In farming convenient 10 tai
place. They iufurm your correspond
ent that great many are preparing {
come to Northwest Texas from III
Pacific coast.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-23
NEW LAREDO.
Tho senaon 0fBull.FIghts IN fall Bless.

The Season Of Buil-Fights In full Blast.
special io the Gnae,te.
Nlsw LAREDO, MIX, Dec. %, The
fiestas are In full blast here An ex-
cursion train will run fcJsaA Mont, rey
aud S ltillo next SUNDAY t0ahord the
people II those placed M opportunity
OF witnessing The grand bull lights 20
take place next week.
The city railroad 10 now assured.
About two hundred yards of truck are
ALREADY laid and tupplles are arriving
to continue the work VhH building
Of the bridge over the river Il almost a
certainty AZ the San Antonio company
have proposed 20 the Laredo company
10 sell them one.hAlf OF the stock and
allow them half the number Of di.
fectofs.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-23
The Death Of tho Koran Family sun
Mystery.

WHITEWATER WIS, Dec ~ Sev-
eral DAYS ago sense'iona roplrt was
published Ia LsCrosse evening la
per to the effect that Mile Koran
had, Tor Mncled wrong, threatened
to "get evan with her entire fapily.h
Her father, mnther aud two sisters
have since died The death ~ tho last
sister occurred but "A few weeks since.
MYSTERIOUS circumstances ~ the death
led to the cnroner's inquest aud to tho
arrest Of Nellie for poisoning her sister.
Few people here believe her guilty,
and when the LRCrnse papcr'H state
ment was received they wpre annexed.
IL turns ont, however, that tho ernea-
tionAl interview was with Que Dan
Strickland, half-gitled aud
hard character, who ~ "A former IN.
mate oi the WaukeshR reform school
gave the officers Of that institution
more trouble than any other hoy under
their charge lie hgH always been
aimed for his Infamous iahrlcailous,
and no imnortauce whichever " at-
taohed TO HE statementa 90 the liorAu
case by those who knew him
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-23

uine tramps, seeking winter-quarters
ia the South.
The water question is still unsettled,
and II Is hard to obtain any two opin-
ions that are the same upon the sub
jeet,
The farming experiments are on the
increase, and the earl Of Aylssford "a
now working his land, situated on the
north side OF the railroad, and hopes TO
make a success OF It. Othtr parties
will set out trees OF various kinds In
the spring, and II Is expected that the
developments from these experiments
will further prove the sdsptability IL
our soil to agricultural purposes.
The excursion train which passed
over the road on Friday last en rout,
to California win stop here two days
on the return trip, giving the tNcur
slonists an opportunity TO view thu
fine country round about.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-23
An Uoprecedented OGer.

The Texas Pawnbroker has now IN
stock a selection Of jewelry, wa ohes
and diamonds that are OF rare value
aud must be sold. They are the accu-
nnlation OF nonths, and while much
OF their stock coDsisls Of unfedemed
pIedpes they have handsome. line OF
new goods, secured while wrecked and
ruined establishments were gong
down during the past financial
troubles, and these too will be closed ~, out
al prices heretofore uuheard Of This
offer Ia made in good faith, and since
ne real value OF the goods will be no
consideration We do not hesitate to FAY
that their goods and prices VIII meet
Inc wants OF those who exercise JUG
ment Ina the purchase OF JsWeity,
watches and diamonds, az IN the
neeessarifs Of life. They guarantee
everything, every article that leaves
th.if house, and only ask an eXamlna-
lion Of their stock aud prices.