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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31
CURRENT COMMENT.
The Independents, responsibility


The independent voter" has contrib
uted to the placing of the executive power
in the hands of party which has hither-
to been regarded by republicans as I'M
likely to do its duty by the negro If
the responsibility Of the independent
voter" is great, how much greater that of
the party which directly assumes the
reins Of government! Will or will not
the better and safer counsels of that party
prevail in matters of finance, and in all
those questions Of reform on which good
citizens of every political complexion are
heartily united? Above all, what will
be the attitude Of the democrats OF the
south with regard to the political rights
Of the freedmen? But responsibility
means also opportunity, and every we'll
wisher OF his country will sincerely hope
that not only the new administration, but
its allies of the south, will realize the
greatness of the opportunity now offered
to them. The CeltHry for January.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

TINHE BEST AND CHEAPEST PLACE no
L. learn drawing and painting is at tho Ma
tional Academy of Fine Arts. 18th st. and N, Y.
Rv. Years of study saved. Receptions free
"Wednesday evenings at 4 o'clock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

SIScE the 18th of November about 200
robbcrics have been reported ut police
headquarters, and property to the value
OF over $4,000 in the aggregate has been
stolen. This record for period of six
wooks Is uilieicnt OF itself 90 call public
attention to our police and detective
force, but when in connection herewith
IL is reported that the expert thieves
who wore driven out OF tho city two
years ago In tho investigation of the old
detective force have returned, feeling
perfectly secure in plying their trade, 1t
IS time for somo action on the part Of
citizens II they would protect themselves
and their property aud preserve tho fair
name of the city. One Of two things is
apparent The police and detective force
is either inadequate or incompetent 10
discharge the duties that devolve upon
it, lf the former, the force should DO
increased; il the latter, ID should be re-
organized. This city should neither be
q haven of rest for crooks nor
field for their operations. If
We cannot protect ourselves now,
what are We TO do in few weeks when
the city is He'd with strangers? If thieves
can run at largo in our streets with our
ordinary population, what an invitation
II becomes to all the blacklegs Of other
loraiities TO visit us when that population
Is swelled to the utmost capacity of the
city. 1t is time for immediate action.
Tha record of the last six weeks aud the
meas approach Of our national celebrations
aiiinit Of no delay. The citizens COM
iniitOc, which was nsser formally dis
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

solved, would do we'll to reassemble and
give the natter consideration. The police
and detective force owes 1t to itself to
agitate the question, for its own reputa-
tion is at stake, 1t is fact that the city
is not now protected from law break
ers, and thore is no good reason why II
should not be. Both officers Of the law
and citizens are alike interested, aud by
united effort tho city can be purged of
tho thioving crowds who now infest IL.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

Among the conspicuous members Of the
Zamiah combination, which made ahit at the
Theatcr Comique last night, is highly intel
lectual goose, which, with educated dogs, cats,
and monkeys, is under the care Of Prof Hamp-
ton The accomplishments of the goose arc
simply marvellous, while Its feline, canine, and
simian companions show high degree of
cultivation. The other members of the com
bination are also good, especially the three
Belford's In their great ladder act and Mile.
Melton, the skillful female iuggler The
audience was large and never tired of ap.
plauding The whole entertainment may be
seen at tho matinee today.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

UANTED-HELp.

CAPABLE WOMAN TO
w cook, wash, and iron; must bring good ref.
erences and stay ut night Apply at 2017 Hill
yer Place
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

A mouse hole under the floor OF room
used as voting place in the recent cleo
tion has been found to contain forty-one
folded democratic ballots, aud which were
evidently abstracted from the bulwark of
our liberties before the vote was counted.
This was well-meant action on the part
Of the mouse, but Of no particular value,
If the New York mice had only done their
duty we shouldn't now be shining around
borrowing money TO pay hat bets with
San Francisco Post.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

Why not let Randall and Watterson ex-
change political pulpits and Watterson
come north and preach free'trade. while
Randall is south exposing the folly of
free trade? The genial and eloquent
Harry shall have more than cordial well
come in the north, and even in the cities
of Pittsburg and Philadelphia, the hot
beds of protection, he shall have generous
hearers, the most liberal hospitality, the
best favored wines, the most toothsome
terrapin, and right good time generally.
philadelphia Times.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31
DEPARTMENT NOTES.

Representative Bland says he will Oppose
the Buckner bill, and will favor n measure
providing for a free and unlimited coinage of
both silver and gold.
The contract for furnishing Connecticut
Rochester, N. Y. has been awarded to j. Z.
Smith, of New York.
The comptroller of the currency has called
for q statement of the condition of national
banks at the close of business on Saturday
the Goth day OF December, 1881.
Acting Assistant Surgeon s. b. Conover, of
the marine hospital service, has resigned to
take effect from Feb. I. Mr.. Conover was for
merly United States senator from Florida.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

THE sermon of the Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher in explanation of how he was
guided by high motives in his action in
the late presidential campaign seems to
bo best characterized by Huck Firms
remarks in Mark Twsih's new novel re-
lating to his opinion Of Bunyan's Pill
grim's Progress statements is
interesting. but tough"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

Dakota must come into the union soon
in spite Of democratic congressman, and
then her people will take long revenge
on the party which would willingly keep
them under n territorial form of govern
ment forever. Democratic senators, con-
gressmen, and electoral votes from Dakota
will be an unknown quantity for genera
tiOns. Clepeidnd Leader.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

II has been the general impression that
Mr.. Beecher was moved to his remark
able course in the campaign because he
Thought Mr.. Blaine was not the man the
republican party ought TO have nomi-
mated. 1t appears now that such was not
the case. Mr. Beecher says he acted as he
did because the republican convention
and platform did not show proper consid-
GRAFTON for the south nor promise we'll for
the restoration of harmony throughout
the nation. In view Of possible lecture
tour in the south, Mr.. Beecher may think
that his defense yesterday was timely and
judicious.- York Tribune.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31
Arrest Those who Waste the water.

For tho past ifleen days there has been no
water above the kitchen in this locality and
there is no effort made to stop the useless waste
by the officials who arc paid TO perform that
duty. | saw in the Star of last week that they
calculate there were 1000 spiggots running
day and night, and vet no one Is arrested for
the waste. There Is no use for persons letting
the water run rs there Is no danger of freezing
now and, II there were, they have no right 20
deprive others of what they pay for.
NEW Jersey AVENUE,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

The task before tho congressional COM
mittoo investigating the Cincinnati cleo
tion troubles is delicate one. 1t must
mako every point it can against the re-
publicans and shut up like clam when
1t finds anything decaying in the demo-
cratic camp. 1t will be necessary TO pro-
coed with extreme caution. Minneapolis
Trjb,,os
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

THE striking car drivers at New Or
leans turned out victors, and have gone
to work at an advance. 1t is to be re-
gretted that their successful strike was
marred by somo acts Of violence that opc-
rated to turn public sympathy away from
them in large measure.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

IT is stated that there is not state in
the union in which tho keeping Of an
opium den is all indictable ofense. Ii
such be the case it affords q new field for
lawmakers. The law is necessary If any
body 10 to be prosecuted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

THEY who wish announcements mado
in The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN that
they will or will not receive ON New
Years day are requested to send notice to
that effect to the office as early as prac-
ticablo to givo timo for proper arrange
ment for publication tomorrow morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

People generally have credited Frank
Hurd with honesty in his free-trade
views, but If he attempts to sneak into
the next house on technicslity after
his defeat at the polls he will forfeit all
respect
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31
s,lm I've nInr surnrI.s ,Em.

To pay the Chinese indemnity fund
would be to astoand the Colestiais with a
stroke OF occidental honesty, They
done believe us capable Of it. II looks as
though they were right. Chicago Herald.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

THE price of anthracite coal has long
been fixed by monopoIies whose control
of the output and its mark citing has been
SO complete In every detail that small
consumers are forced to nay for each ton
at least double the price at which Il
would be furnished them under a fair
system of competition. The Pacific Mail
Steamship company has lately contracted
for its coal, laid down in New York. at
SO per ton, from the same comnanics that
force dealers to sell TO their customers Mt
from SO 10 81 per Ton In the Alantjc coast
cities The great coal roads arc also tbo
great coal.mining corporations. and tho
rosds and ,,;ue. a,iro ,xo Io.1.a a.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

BRorHER RANDALL. has passed through
Kentucky, but to Brother Watterson's
profound astonishment the earth in that
vicinity did not tip over.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

THE compliments of the season-colds,
coughs, catarrhs-may be eetlcctivelyjdoalt with
with by taking Ayers Cherry Pef,/ral To
neglect prompt treatment for the3 ailments
is to risk consumption, which is safy to cause
one-slxth OF the mortality Of all ciSA,zed coun-
trfn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31
DosToFFIcE NOTICE

Letters for Europe need not be specially di.
rected tor dispatch by any particular steamer In
order TO secure speedy delveryat destination. as
all Transatlantic mails are forwarded by the
hstest vessels available.
Foreign malls for the week ending January 3.
will close (PRoMprLY In all ciises) AZ this.Ofiice
WEDSESDAY.-At2 $50 a. In. for Europe. per
steamship Aurania, via Queenstown; at 10 u
m. for Central America and the Sonth Pacific
Ports, per steamship City OF Para, via Aspin-
CITY Of sfs Pars 'G at so iiso % m II for HSyt Per
steamship Athosi at y. m, for Nassau, N. r.,
and Santiago, Cuba, per steamship Cienfuegos;
~ p NJ. 10Y France direct per steamship Lab
THURssp%Y'1At 2;ao a, m. for Europe, per
ste Amship iColtic, via Queenstown
FRlDAY.-.At 1880 a, IN. for Cuba and Porto
Rlco, via Havana and for Campecbe, Chiapas,
TG6assq and fueatan MeTico Per steamship
must be directed per CITY of Puebla'D
sATuRpAY,.At z 4. m. for Europe per
AT 4 a. m. tor scotland direct per steamship
Ethiopia, via Glasgow; ut IL q. m. for Veno-
znela and Curacoa per steamship Gienfynei ~
IL q. m. for Europe, per steamship Rheln, via
southampton and Bremen; at p IN, for the
Windward Islends, per steamship Bermudai
Nassau, n. =, per steanshlp Niagara, via iia-
vana; At 1880 ?. m, for Truxillo and kuatan, per
\ Il 01eT g y59 eSdorSs MeS oTsa as Lv
inglton, per steamship City OF Dallas, Via New
Malls for China and Japan, per steamship City
OF Picking. tvia san franclscol, close here
Ian. % att p. m. Malls for Australia, New
md sqS%ss ~ nGd t i%a6s
here Jan @10at p: m. Tor on arrival at New
York. Of steamship Adrialic with British malls
SThe schedaie Of closing OF fTrans- Pacific mails
is arranged ON the presumption Of their unn-
Malls from the east arriving ON TINE at san
Francisco on the day OF sailing OF steamers are
dispatched tnsnce the 50 same e day. po.,..,o.
POsTOFFICE, NEW YORK. N. ", Dec. %, 1884.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31
PERsONAL COMFoRr.


Are regulate to health. hence the highest medI.
cal surgical, judicial, political, military, and
of leading foreign governments, and thousands
of other well:Snown personages visit DIR.
WHITE n SON, l4l6 Pennsylvania avenue,
more, for relief from and avoidance Of Corns,
Bunons. Diseased Malls. and other foot allmeniB.
1851.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

The second in the delightful series ol
Bischoff concerts will be given at the Congrega
tional church on Friday evening. Those who
appreciate music well rendered need no urging
70 attend these concerts. Seats are on sale al
Ellisis
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

DURKEE's Cold Meat Sauce and Salad Dress
ing, ready-made nutritious economical, de-
liclous. Nothing cqualto II was never offered
and II is invariably popular both at home and
abroad
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31
wANTED:

Houses, to Rent and Sell All property placed
in my hands will be literally advertised without
cost TO owners.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

The new amusement venture at Lincoln hall
would seem to be an assured success, as many
able TO obtain admission. SO great was the
crowd. Audraus piquant comic opera, "Oli.
vetto," wus well rendered by Jennie kimbalrs a
company, and the appearance of Gen. Mite
and his diminutive wife created the usual
flirore among the children. The samcbill will
be given during the week, afternoon and even
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31
Special NOTICES,


rTSs CHRISTMAS TREE AT ST LUKES
hssp Church, Fifteenth street near II, NEW
YEARS EVE "WEDNESDAY EVENING,
3lsT DECEMBER Children will sing carols
and hymns Addresses by the Clergy and gifts
to the chlllren. 1t
HczsS WATCH NIGHT SERVICES AT
N4S Waugh NJ. l., Church, corner Tnird and
streets northeast, TONIGHT, com m enclng ut
9:30 O'Clock. Preaching by the pastor, Robert
n; Beer, y. ID; and other Appropriate Exercises.
Offerings for the benefit Of sexton. ALI well-dis-
posed persons cordially invited. 1t
E9yo OFFICE OF ROBERT T. FLEMING,
BsS ARCHITECT AND BUILDER, KEEL.
LOGG BUILDING.
WAsHiNeroN. D. C., Dec. 20, 1884.
SPECIAL NOTICE. Il have moved Into my
of the Kellogg Building, 14l6 + street north
west, where shall always be pleased to see my
friends and customers Shops remain at the old
place, with telephonic connections
ROBERT I. FLEMING,
de30-bt Architect and Builder.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31
STATES MARsHAEs SALE.

\By virtue OF three wrts of a eri facias. issued
bet of tho Clerks Office of the Supreme Court of
TN District OF Columbia, and to me directed,
WIN sell 1T public sale. for cash, In front Of the
n9nss 1907 o. and ~ D,strlEt' on
IL o1lpck M. all the right, title, claim, and
intereSlof the defendant In and 10 the following
doscrikAd property, to wit:
Lot finioered twelve 12), In square numbered
eghtytfour (S4) fronting on ID street north, be-
tween Twenty-hrst and Twenty-second streets
west. and the south half of lot numbered ten
40, In square numbered one hundred and two
(O2), fronting on Twen y-hrst street west, be-
tween q and II streets north, in the city Of
" Mashtngton,s ID. g, TO satisfy EXECUTIONS No.
n gg8 in favor of Josephine NJ. Brown, No;
No. 22,056 In favor Of Daniel Kolb against
Harriet A. Zantzinger.
CLAYTON McMICHAEL,
United States Marshal.
THOMAS DowLIsG, Auctioneer. de16-1St
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LOS7 AND FOUND.

r oS'r-A DRAFT ON NEW YORK FOR
IL $3.50. A reward will be given IL returned
to j. w. RAWLINS, Pension Office 90
Il OST. - FRIDAY EVENING, BRONZE
II green ostrich tip Reward will be paid for
IL at 23 II ST. NV. Q-31
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

Having recently fitted mn
HoTo-ENGRAVING ESTABLISHMENT
In connection with my PATENT PROCESS, (
am prepared TO furnish
ILLUSTRATIONS FOR NEWSPAPERS AT
SHORT NOTICE.
MAURICE JOYCE,
s16 Eleventh street Northwest
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EDUCATIONAL.

CPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, COR
= ner Ninth and d streets northwest, Young
and middle-aged men and women trained for
practice rapid calculations, English Language,
stenography, type-writing, &C.. thoroughly
taught Admission at any time. Liberal terms
adapted 10 the times. Year from date of en-
trance, day. or night, s50 three months, day,
Ing, IL lessons, %. Call or send for circulars.
HENRY @. SPENCER, Principal SARA A.
SPENCER, Vice Principal.
CwITHIN @. sHoRTLIDGE's MEDIA
= Academy admits and cassifies young men
and boys at any time fitsthem for business, any
college, polytechnic school, for West Point or
Annapolis private tu ortng and special drill for
backward students: single or double rooms; all
pupils board with principal Send for illustrated
circulars sWITHIN G. 6HORTLIDGE, A. b.
and % A; n, lHsrvard Colle1e gradu4tel, Media,
station, Philadelphia, de1O-lm
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EINE DRESS SHIRTS no ORDER,

FINISHED AND UNFINISHED SHIRTS
constantly on hand
FULL LINE OF HOSIERY and NECK
WEAR Just received.
A.. ~ ", CuLLAlt5 AND CUFFA
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AUCTION SALES.
GALE OF FISH WHARF PROPERTY IN
y GEoRGEToWN, d. G.

OFFICE or THE ESoIN EER COMMISSIONER,
WAsHISeToS, ID. O., Dec. 10. 1884.
In pursuance Of the third and sixth sections OF
the act ofCongress, approved March 3, 1881, and
the acts making amendments TO said acts, ap.
proved April .. 1882, the following property of
the District Of Columbia will be offered for sale at
public auction on TUESDAY, JANUARY @,
1888, at $50 o'clock p. m. Lots twenty-seven
CD, twenty-eight l2S), and part of lot twenty
nine l2ol. containing about sixteen thousand
and slxty-seven 18,067) square feet, more or
less, IN square six l6l, being the fish wharf prop
erty fronting on Water street, In Georgetown.
ID. q.
Terms Of sale are-Five hundred 900 dol
lars are to be paid within two days of SALE resi-
due within five days thereafter, when the title of
the property will be transferred TO purchasers.
A deposit OF one hundred dollars down at the
time of sale will be required Ifthe terms ofthe
sale are not complied with the Conn mssioners
reserve the right TO resell OF the risk of the de-
fhulting purchaser
The Commissioners reserves tho right to re-
Ject any and all bids IT, In their judgments, the
property does not bring fair market price.
By order OF the Board of Commissioners ID. G.
q. J. LYDECKER,
Major Of Engineers, u s. A.,
Eng Commissioner ID. O.
THOMAS BOWLING.
Auctoneer. de3O-8t
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NORWOOD INSTITUTE,
SELECT SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
1919 and 1914 FOURTEENTH 81. N. W.,
Washington. D. O.

A com plete school course English. Scientific.
Glas sea Great faotes for modern RsngnaEes
Music (piano, Prof Anton Gloetzntr). A Col
legiate Course. Also Elective Courses for ad.
and other colleges. Call at 1914 14th Ut. n. W.,
or address MR. and MRS W. d. CABELL,
PRINCIPALS.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 81. 1884.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31


FINE RESIDENCE. IL Rooms, mod,
ern improvements, GIG 18th st,...... 6o.uo
FINE RESIDENCE, 10 Rooms. mod
ern improvements, elegantly furnished,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

.CSHELDoN's DANCING ACADEMIES, 1904
= Est. n W., Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat
urdays; Washington Hall, Sd st and Pa av. s.
terms for renting either hall to 1904 u st N. w.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

Entered ot the Postoiiceat Washington, D. G.,
ne sccOndclass matter
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31
FOR RENT:

FINE RESIDENCE, Is Rooms, mod
ern improvements, near Thomas cir
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

THoMPsoN's SHIRT FACTORY.
oHAs mYArE PROPRIETOR
$40 . street. opposite Patent olnoa
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31
FIRE INSURANCE IN FIRsTcLAss COM.
PANIEs AT LOWEST RATES.
FOR SALE:

Elegant residence on Iowa Circle, 10 rooms
large buffers pantry, bath room, and all mod
Fine dwelling, ON NJ street, IL rooms. modern
improvements; price, 1l0,0o0.
Two new brick dwellings, on l. street. all mod
each; terms easy. .
Two dwellings, 8 rooms each. on Ridge street;
price, ~, 200 cash.
Fine farm, 30 acres, with all necessary i'm
provcments, in fine state of cultivation, two
miles from Long Bridge; price, $1,000.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

AZ dT@ StSshSd s hSwmARemi rooms Mis rt%As4NT dpSa c
private bath &c; also smaller rooms; very su-
perior table board 40
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DIANo LESSONS, WITH TECHNIQUE AND
IL harmony, Leipslc method, at 020 9th ST. NJ
w, Afternoon boure.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-31

uoWEs BooRKEEpING-THK SHORT
III est method In the United Statos months of
day and night sessions, with penmansh hip. &c,
80 a MONTH $40 for three months; Howe's
Rapid Business penmanship alone. s3 Scholars
taught separately. HOWES BUSINESS
SCHOOL, b17 7th 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25
Rye as a Fertilizer.

To the many high Communications of rye
as green manure, correspondent of the
American Gardener adds his testimony
Three years ago he sowed an acre of rye,
which furnished splendid pasture all
winter until the first OF the following
April. On the 18th, when three feet high,
it was plowed under with the aid of a
heavy chain hung from the end of the
whippletree cross bar to the plowbeam. A
heavy drag was then run over the ground
twice, furrowed. and planted to Egyptian
sweet corn. At first the soil was very
hard TO cultivate. but afterward it became
loose and fine, and kept moist throughout
the season. The corn grew astonishingly
vigorous. yielded the best crop he had
ever raised, and the land still shows the
effects of this manuring with rye.
An Ohio truck grower plows and sows
with rye that part of his garden which he
can clean off in time, and whatever ma
nure is ready is spread at the same time.
The rye makes quite growth during fall
and winter, and when turned under in the
spring counts something as a fertilizer.
besides rendering the soil very mellow.