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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

NOTHING but thoroughbred males
will be allowed TO compete for pri-
yes at the Stock Show on the 10Th
and Goth. Grades of the masculine
persuasion will not be admitted.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16
SENATORIAL CONVENTION.

The Democratic Convention TO nominate
a candidate TO represent the counties OF
Montgomery and Stewart, In the State Sem
ate, will bs held at Indian Mound on Sat
urday, Sept. 6, 1884, at II O'Clock.
]. M. SCARBOUGH,
Chm'n. Stewart County COMMITTEE.
NJ. SAVAGE,
Chm'n. Montgomery Co, Committee
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

MEMORIAL services in honor Of
the late Bishop Kavanaugh, were
held at Kavanaugh camp-ground,
near Louisville, Sunday. A large
number of people attended.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

Somebody says sit is well enough
to be rich but to parade your riches
is contemplate" That's the reas-
or why newspaper men never let
the world know-that they generally
have four or five, cords of green
backs and other collaterals hid
away in the back attic under three
hundred pound anvil.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16
IO-J. Harvey Mathea. of shelby.
State Democratic Executive Comm

State DemOcratle Executive COMMITTEE.
For the State at large-D. d. Anderson. of
Knox; Geo. w. Dardsn, of Davidson Jno.
T. Hillsman, of Shelby.
First Distrfct-John Allison, Jr., of Wash
ington.
Second District-M. p. Sullivan, Of Knox.
Third District-Jas. Byles. of Warren.
ner.
Fifth DiStriet-T. ID. Gregory, Of Franklin.
Sixth District-Chas. w. Tyler, OF Mont
gOmery.
Seventh District-R. N. Mckay, of Maury.
Eighth Districts. ID. Hayes, of Madison.
Ninth Distriet-C. M. Ewing, OF Weakley.
Tenth DintEiOt-C. A. Miller, OF Hardennan.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

THE moonlight brandance which
was TO have been held Friday night
of last week, at the residence of Mr..
r. j. Ellis, in New Providence, was
postponed till Tuesday night last.
On that evening large crowd of
the young people OF the surrounding
country, as well as a good many
from this city, were present and a
delightful evening was spent by all.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

1T is estimated that the expendi-
lures of the Postoffice, Department.
Ior the last fiscal year VIII exceed
the receipts by 5000. 600.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

THE average candidate for Congress,
Subject to the action OF a Democratic
convention" walks around the tariff
question as he would case OF small
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16
CITY RELEASES.

All parties desiring releases on their prop
erty assessed for city taxes for the year 1884,
win make their application in writing TO
Jas. III. Smith, Chairman OF the Release
Committee on or before the 25th day of
August, 1884 Noapplicationsw will be enter
tanned after that date.
By order of the board, August, 1884. ..t
a. HOWELL, Mayor,
. c. H. BAILEY, Recorde-.
August 10, lS4.-lw
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16
For Representatives,
A. II. MUNFORD,
C. p. WAKEFIELD.
For Distrfek Rlaetor

For DlBtrick ELECTORS.
I-Robert Burrow, OF Carter.
lS. q. Heiskell, Of Knox,
j.
an. 8. Elkin, of Summer.
g.
81. W. Judd, of Robertson.
IL. p. Padgett, OF Maury.
S-R. p. Cole, OF Henry.
g.
lO-J. HarxeY Mathen. of Shelby.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

subscribe for One CHRoNIoLE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16
Settle at Once I

AS l expect to leave Clarksyllle soon, I
will take 1t as favor IL those indebted 10
me will pay their bills promptly when pre-
sented, and parties living out of the city
will please come forward and settle at once.
.r g. NJ. WHITESIDE
Aug. l6, lS84-lt
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

For Electors for the State at Large,
J. ID. q. ATKINS. of Henry.
ROBT. l. TAYLOR, OF Washington.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
FOR PRESIDENT.

FOR PRESIDENT.
STEPHEN GROVER CLEVELAND,
OfNew York.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS,
or Indiana.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16
STATE DEMGCRATIC TICKET.
For Governor,

VIM. B. BATE. Of Davidson
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

Board in families low. Total expenses
$40 To 1925 year. Send for a Catalogue.
July u /, l884-sm tsa lfeH ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-16
HAULED DOWN.

The American Flag Hauled Down by Mexi-
can Authorities and the Captain OF q
Schooner Arrested.
GALVESTON, May Captain Dujay, of
the American schooner Rebecca, of Calves
ton, in communication to the Nelrs, re-
lates story of outrage and Imprisonment
at the hands of the Mexican authorities at
Port Tampico, on the nth of February last.
\ schooner in distress and leaking, put in
at Tampico, carrying regular clearance
papers from Brashear, La, for Tam
pico, but had thirty packages of
merchandise for delivery at BraZos. Tex,
which port she was compelled TO pass on
account of rough weather and a dangerous
bar. The collector of Tampico forcibly took
the thirty packages consigned to BraZos and
ordered the immediate discharge of the en-
tire cargo. Captain Dujay was arrested on
the charge of attempting TO smuggle and con-
fined under guard, but released next day at
the solicitation of the American Minister
and Consul. The Judge before whom
Dujay was tried, insultinsly refused to
allow the American consul to be present, to
consult with the prisoner during the trial.
After the litigation was over (forty days)
the Judge decided that the goods must pay
treble duty. Dujay protested that he had no
money. On the 14th Of April the Mexican
authorities boarded the schooner, hauled
down the American flag, and enlarged the
vessel. Dujay appealed to the American
consul, who placed the crew in hotel
Duiay, after short stay, returned to the
United States, leaving the crew with the
consul and tue vessel in the hands of the
MeXicanS. He thinks that but for the eff
forts of Minister Morgan and Consul Cassard
he would still be confined in q Mexican
prison.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-16
POLITICAL AND PERso~.t

EMPRESS ANNA, widow Of Emperor Fer.
dinand w., of Austria, and aunt of the
present Emperor, died recently, aged
eighty years.
THE National Autobiography Convention
will be held at the Briggs House in Chi
cago May IL.
JOHS +. SLATER, who gave 81 zoo, 900 for
educational purposes in the South, died at
Norwich, Conn, recently.
Tux funeral Of Bishop Toebbi took place
recently az st. Mary's Cathedral, Louis
vile, Ky. Archbishop Elder was the cele-
brant Of the pontifical mass, and Bishop
Dwengc, of Fl. Wayne, preached the fu-
neral sermon.
CHARLES O'CONoR's health was improv.
ing.
SIR CHARLES TUPPER has resigned the
Office Of Minister of Railways in Canada,
and will permanently establish himself in
London as Canadian High Commissioner.
COLONEL THOMAS II. Hunt, the Treas-
urer OF the Worlds Exposition; died re-
Gently ut New Orleans, aged seventy.
seven.
JUDAH y. BENJAMIN, well known as n
member Of JEFF. Davis Cabinet, died in
Paris recently.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-16
To His Excel
Favorable to Railroa Is.

SAN Francisco, May 3.-The railroad
bill in the Legislature known as the Barry"
bill, and which, in the largest measure, GOV.
cred the object for which the extra session
was called, was, i'm an amended form, passed
by the Senate by unanimous vote. Under
the bill as passed by the Assembly, where IL
originated, the railway companies would havs
forfeited their right to operate within the
State, first, if they suffered determinations
in freight over their roads; second, IL they
failed to keep track and structures in efficient
repair; third, IL they accepted charters from
any other Government, State or sovereignty;
fourth, If they failed to comply with the
fare and freight schedules fixed by the Rail-
road Commissioner. In its amended form
the first and third conditions are rendered
nugatory, the special contract system re-
mains intact and the forfeiture Of railroad
charters is placed beyond State laws. AT
the present moment the relations OF railway
companies to the State Government are as
before the call of the extra session. 1t Is
now clearly established that no radical anti
railroad measure can pass the Senate. An
early adjournment is quite possible.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-16
ADDITIONAL DISPATCHES

hk1lCAN Federal troops recentlv
marched from the garrison and formed
Into line in front of Milmo Bros.' bank in
New Laredo. A peremptory demand was
made for 1900 claimed to be due the Gov.
eminent, and upon refusal by Mr.. Dave
Mllmo, an American citizen and mart
owner OF the hank, Government officials
entered the bank, took out twenty sacks of
silver OF 500 each and marched of. In.
tense excitement prevailed on both sides
of the river.
In the Senate, on the Sth, several Com
mlttees OF Conference were appointed. Mr..
Dawes offered a resolution for an inquiry
into the Black Wolf matter, wherein the
Indian chief was shot at by a foolhardv
cowboy and Anderson's ranch was burnt.
The bill giving Sl,O00,OOO to the New Or
leans Exposition was passed In the House.
JOSEPH J. AscH's furniture factory at
Norwalk, Conn.,, burned recently. Loss
$4,000. Sixty hands were thrown out of
employment
Ex-ALDERMAN FITZGERALD, champion
"go-as-you-please" pedestrian, was ,wel-
coined home by 5000 residents of Long
Island.
TEN women were blown to pieces and two
wounded by an explosion of dynamite at
Mobiles factory, Ayrshire, Scotland, re-
Gently.
TEE remains Of DIR. Samuel d. Gross, of
Philadelphia, were cremated at Washing.
ton, Thursday.
TEE steamer City Of Portland, plying be-
tween Portland, Me-, and St Johns, n. B.,
struck ledge near Fisherman's Island re-
Gently and broke up. The passengers and
crew were saved. Loss, <125. 900.
The Alice Oates Opera Troupe was
stranded at Pittsburgh, Pa, recently. The
company for some time had been playing
70 exceedingly small houses
LARGE meeting OF the barbed wire
manufacturers was held at St. Louis re-
Gently. II was decided. owing TO the In.
creased cost Of raw material, 70 advancs
ne price OF wire . quarter Of . cent.
IHE committee appointed TO investigate
TIE charge Of corruption in the late Ken
lucky senatorial election reported that no
candidate gave or offered any money to 81
cure election.
The London newspapers in obituaries Of
Judah r. Benjamin, sllude to him In great
praise
DURrSe the trial recently In Russia Of
ne Niniiists Duostzh and daughter, the
prisoners stabbed themselves. the father
tAsaiiy and the daughter dangerously.
AucH uneasiness was expressed IN Rus
sian Governments circles at St Pstsrsbma
over the immense emigration from Finland
70 the Northwestern States of America,
which has been noticeable ever since thu
beginning Of the emigration season this
ysar'
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-16
Republican Delegates and Electors.

The following is complete list of the del
cgates to the Chicago Convention from
kansas and also the electors:
DELEGATES-FirSt District, Cy Leland.
Of DOniphan County, and Harry Insley, of
LeavenwOrth County; Second District, DIR.
Root of WyandOtte County, and DR.. AK.
man, of Bourbon County; Third District.
J. X. Hallowell, of Cherokee County, and
w. u. Hackney, of COwley County: Fourth
District, Vim. Martindale, of Greenwood
County, and Geo. r. Peek, of Shawnee
County; Fifth District, Ed. Berry, of Mar
shall County, and f. c. Culp, of Saline
County; Sixth District, c. c. Wood, of
Rocks County, and ]. s. Mcdowell, of
Smith County; Seventh District, j. w.
Ady, of Harvey County, and r. l.. Walker,
of Sedgwick County; At Large, p. b.
Plumb, Of Lyon County; Jas. 5. Merritt.
Of POttawatomie County; Jno. G. Wood, OF
Sumner County, and A. w. Mann, of jew
ell County.
ELECToRs-First District A. s. Eel, of Ne
maha County; Second District, 1. o. Picker
ing, of Johnson County; Third District. DIR.
Dennison. Of NeOSho County Fourth District
j. VI. Miller. of Morris County: Fifth Dis
trict +. w. SturgiS of Cloud County: Sixth
District, w. \. TiltOn, of Trego County:
Seventh District, T. T. Taylor. Of Reno
County; at large, General J. ii. Rice, of
Bourbon County, and Dell Valentine, OF
Clay County.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-16
Cattle Disease.

JEFFERSON CITY, May S.-Governor Crit
tenden has received letter from Governor
Click, of Kansas, requesting him to unite
with the Governors az Iowa, Illinois, Ne
braska, Colorado and Kansas in establishing
Z quarantine against the introduction of dis
eased cattle into the above States from GER
tain districts in the Eastern States, where
pleuro-pneumonia exists, and the following
reply was sent to the latter:
JEFFERSON CITY, May ., 1884.
To His Excellency, G. w. Click, Governor
of Kansas:
DEAR SIR am in receipt of your letter OF
the 9th ut, inviting me 10 cooperate with
the Governors of Illinois. Iowa, Nebraska,
Colorado and Kansas in issuing a proclamas
ton Quarantining those several states
against the introduction of cattle from the
infected districts of other States" i fully
appreciate the Importance of such move
ment. and would join you IL j were invested
with the power. No law exists in this State
giving the Governor the right to issue such q
proclamation. IL is an omission which Will
be remedied in the future. The stock grow
ers of this State are too largely interested In
that industry to suffer future legislation TO
longer overlook the enactment of such laws
will more securely protect that important
part of their property rights.
Very truly yours, THos. T. CRITTENDEr.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-16
KANSAS STATE NEWS.
Railroad Assessment


The following is the assessed valuation
per mile Of the tracks Of the various rail-
roads In Kansas:
Union Pacific system, Kansas Division,
organized counties, 1900 per mile; in
crease $500; unorganized counties, 5000;
increase. $1,000.
Junction City & Fl Keamey, $4,000; in
crease, $500.
Leavenworsh Branch. $1,000.
ST. Louis, Lawrence & Western. $4,000.
Kansas Central So, 500; increase, $500.
Marysyille q Blue Valley. $4,000; in
crease, $500.
Nettleton System-Memphis & Kansas
City, $500; increase, $500.
Kansas & Missouri, s., 500; increase. $500.
Short Greek 4 Joplin, -, 500.
Fort Scott, Eastern * Memphis, 81, 500;
increase, $500.
Missouri Pacific STANDARDIZATION sec
ton, $1,000: Nebraska section, 5000; Kan
sas & Arizona division, 81 200; Usage divi-
sion to Missouri State line, 81 ZOO; main
line, 81 800: NeOsho division, $4,000: Cen
trail branch, $1,000; Atchisoh, Colorado *
Pacific main line, 81, SO0i Washington
branch, 81 100; Republican Valley branch.
$4,000; IsenOra branch, 81. 400; South Solo
mon, 81, 400; increase 5000; Jewell branch.
$4,000; Missouri & Western, $1,000; in
crease, 5000.
Joplin & Galena, $4,000; increase, s7OO
ST. Louis, Wichita x Western, $1,000: in
crease, $780,
Joplin. 81, 200; increase, 5000.
Atchison & Nebraska, $4,000; increase,
5000.
Republican Valley. $4,000; increase, 81.
600.
st. Joseph & Western, $1,000; increase,
$500.
st. Louis, Fort Scott & Wichita, 81, 500:
increase, $500.
Topeka, Salina Il Western, 81 500.
Manhattan, Alma * Burlingame, 81, 600.
Wichita x Western, 81, 500.
Santa Fe System-LeavenwOrth Topeka
& Southwestern, $500, increase, $500.
Main line, organized counties, $500, in
crease. $500; main line, unOrganized coun-
ties. $4,000, increase, 500. Topeka Il
Western, $1,000, increase $500; EmpOria 4
Southern, 81 200, increase 5000; Marion *
Mcpherson, 81 200; Florence. Eldorada d
Walnut Valley, $4,000, increase 5000.
Wichita X Southwestern, $4,000, increase
500; Kansas Southern, 4.2O0, increase
$500; Kansas City II EmpOria, $4,000.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-16
PIXIES PEAK PERILS.
How a Relief Party Found Sergeant Ram.
sey, OF the Signal Service.


sey, OF the Signal Service.
DENVER, Col, May 6.-The anxiety in
regard TO the safety of Sergeant Ramsey, the
United States Signal Service officer sta
toned on the summit of Pixies Peak, has
been relieved \ relief party of three men
scaled the snow-bound peak Sergeant Ram
Sey had been alone on the peak for seven
weeks, with no communication with the
outside world. The heavy storms which
had swept the peak had Frustrated the tele-
graph and telephone wires. Several at
tempts were made TO climb to the summit,
but the snow was so deep Is to obliterate
all the trails, and the ascent could not be
made. Some
USEAsINEss BEGAN TO BE FELT
lest the officers supply of provisions run
short and he perish miserable death. As
time passed OH these fears became changed
into an almost positive belief that Ramsey
was lost. At first he could be signaled with
from Colorado Springs During the last few
lays no signal communication could be had
with him. Neither could he be seen with a
telescope moving about on the summit rs
had heretofore been the case On top of a
snow-bound peak, three miles above the
level of the sea, his position may be inn
agined. Last Tuesday Sergeant Hall and
Messrs. Widmeyer and Beckhaus started
out for the peak, with the determine
ton Of. getting there. They left Man.
itou at 5:45 y. III. and reached the summit
of the peak at eight p. m. the follow
ing night after having been on the trail
tweLty-six hours. They went as far as
Booths on mules, where they left them and
took to snow shoes. At the time there was
binding snow-Storm, which continued
through the entire journey. When Sergeant
Hall last made the attempt TO reach the
summit the snow was from five to thirty
feet deep, and loose. This time the snow
was covered with a sheet of ice, and
progress was slow and dangerous 1t was
almost impossible to
FOLLOW THE TRAIL.
as all landmarks were obliterated and the
tops of tall trees covered with snow. The
most tiresome and dangerous part of the
trip was from the timber line to TIE peak, a
distance If three miles, taking fourteen
hours to accomplish this part of the jour
ney. They could only proceed about foot
at a time, and could only gain a foothold by
breaking hole in the ice crust with each
step. Upon reaching the station the relief
party found Mr.. Ramsey sitting by the stove
picking banjo and apparently as happy as il
in parlor. lie seemed not little surprised
when informed of the alarm and anxiety
concerning his welfare, and said, while the
bill Of fare was not very elaborate one,
he could have lived on it several days longer.
Messrs Beckhaus and Widmeyer remained
ut the station, and Sergeant Hall and Mr.
Ramsey started down. 1t WE lowing and
so fOggy that they could not see twenty feet
but as compared to the ascent the trip wa
en- easy ono
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-16
Gigantic Public Works.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May IA movement
Is on foot here to construct public works
that will be of great benefit to Louisville
and Ohio River navigation. The project Is
a plan arranged by w. z. Merrell, Govern
ment officer in charge of the Ohio River
Improvement for extensive excavations
at the head of canal for the purpose of re-
lieving navigation, removing dangers from
the dam and currents, which are so destruc-
tive to vessels at certain stages of the water.
The contamination Of the proposed enter
prise will also give plenty of room for coal
fats to pass and will remove the inconveni-
ence and constant complaint caused bv the
mooring of coal fats at the foot Of Fifth
street
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-16
-From the "American Newspaper I

Prom the american Newspaper Di-
rectory," now in press, it appears that
the newspapers and periodicals of all
kinds at present issued in the United
States and Canada reach n grand total
of 1902. There is net gain of pre-
cisely 1000 during the last twelve
months, and exhibits an increase of
5,61S over the total number published
Just ten years since. The increase in
1874 over the total for 1873 was 49S.
During the past year the dailies have in
creased from 1,1SS to 1884; the week
lies from 9,062 10 10. OPS, and the month
lies from 1,00l to 1,499. The greatest
increase is in the Western States. ILL
nois, for instance, now shows 1,009
papers in place of last years total of
904. while Missouri issues COL instead
of 523 reported in 1888. Other leading
Western States also exhibit great per-
centage of increase The total number
of papers in New York State is 1,523,
against 1899 in 1888. Canada has
shared in the general increase
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-16

IT Is claimed by certain old residents
that Beauford. 5. c.. Is one Of the oldest
towns in the country in point Of settle
ment Jean Ribault, commissioned by
the great Admiral Coligny in 1860 to
found colony Of Huguenots in Ameri-
ca. having landed there. or near there.
IN 1862. TO be followed two years later
by Laudonniero with three ships and .
large company. Scarcely had the little
colony reared It's homes than the Span
iards followed and slaughtered them,
and more than a hundred years elapsed
before permanent settlement was
made. The old Episcopal church. built
n l72l, is one Of The relics Of this latter
settlement.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-16
arISCEIIANEOr-s

OWING TO the discovery at Moscow OF a
plot TO assassinats the Gar, the festivities
in honor OF the coming Of age OF the Caro-
vita will be held at 81. Petersburg.
ANOTHER overflow was anticipated Mt
Shreveport, La, which will be a great mis-.
fortune 70 the planters below, who have
their cotton crop planted. The river was
rising very rapidly. Heavy water was
coming in from all quarters. The heaviest
rains for years had fell necessarily for a
week.
AsroR's new steel yacht, Nourmahal. wa.
launched az New York recently. tissaid
TO be the largest pleasure vessel ever
launched IN America and the largest yacht
ahoat.
AN Independence, Ia, special says:
John Duhy's house, near here, burned,
and his thirteen-year-old daughter per
ished In the flames. Her parents wer.
also badly burned aud another child was
not expected TO recover.
The conference az Paris TO determine IN.
electrical units adopted resolutions con-
corning the electric currents and standard
Of measurement Of electric light and elec.
trical units.
the members Of the Siamess Embassy 10
the United states arrived In the steamship
Alaska The native Siamese member.
were st;ired in European costume.
EXPORTS Of specie since January reach
81, 10, 80; during last week, SS,143,0sa.
A BRTTIsH war ship has been sent 10 In
vestigate a report that a vessel had been
burnt and the crew murdered by the ma
tives OF Cav IslanA, West Indies
A DISPATCH from Quebec says the shir
AlantiBe, Of Drammen, Norway, was
wrecked recently in q northeast gale and
sleet storm, i've miles north Of Woodland
station, Magdalen Island She broke NJ
immediately and nineteen lives were lost.
The second mate was the only survivor.
ONE hundred thousand dollars damage
was done at Burlington, Vt, by q severe
gale recently.
A MAN named Alfred Poe. while trans
ferring freight on the steamer Sidney, Il
Eagle Point, L., accidentally fen over