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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02
LOGAN In THE LEGISLATURES.
An Incident or the Senator'S Early Legis-
lative Career.

latlve Career
Lincoln (ll.) Times1
The friends of General John A. Logan are
fond Of abiding to the supposed Indian orr
gin of their hero, and even fancy that he is
q liDeal descendant of that famous Mingo
Chief of the same name. The truth is, he is
of Irish descent, his father moving to Amer
lea only three years before the General Was
born.
Let that be as it may, he possesses many
resemblances to his alleged ancestors, both
in his character and in his features. There
are many incidents in his life which exhibit
the IRE OF his aboriginal prototypes Scarcely
a session of Congress bat he has several
Yoluble and sulphurous ~rencounters with
one or another of his associates. Some of
his hottest fought battles nave besn in that
arens; notably the protTaoted and fer many
years successful opposition to the Fitz John
Porter bill.
One of mis- most daring fights was made
when he first entered the Illinois Legisla-
ture. He was bat thirty years of age, aud
came a. the representative OF Jackson
County. At that time he was a Democrat
of the most s~trictest Sect and being a
young man, was much more fiery and i'm
petuous than now. The Republicans had
elected William II. Bissell Governor. Bis
sell had served in Congress, and being a
brilliant, dsshing speaker, had offended the
Southern chivalry OF Jefferson Davis. which
resulted in a challenge from that rash leader
in rebellion and its prompt acceptance by
Biseell. The matter was bridged over by
mutual friends, so that an encounter on the
so-called field Of honor was avoided. The
constitution of the State at that time made
anyone who had sent or accepted challeng &c %
fight O duel ineligible for the office of
Governor. This point was not raised against
Bissell during the canvass, but the willy Lo-
gan, though it was his first appearance as a
member Of q public assembly, aud he was
unknown outside OF his county, daring to
raising the question after election, resolute-
ly set to work to prevent Bisselrs inaugura-
ton. The Governor took the required oath,
however, but when be transmitted his mes
sage to the House the swarthy and hitherto
unknown member from Jackson opened the
hood-gates OF his wrath, and for two DAYS
poured the bitterest denunciations upon
the head of the surprised old Gov
ernor. Logan reviewed the whole ground,
proved by u~ndenisbls facts that Bissell
had accepted q challenge to fight a duel;
quoted the oath OF office, which prescribed
duelists or persons who had sent or accepted
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02

John Danielswas arrested by Officers La
porte and HagedoSn and slated at the sta
sion-house for grand larceny. he had
taken a horse to the Thompson sale stable,
on West Washington street. which was auc-
tionee of for S21, which bid waz afterward
taken up from the original bidder BY Mahlon
Thompson, who then paid Daniels s. to
bind the sale. The STAIR had q suspicious
look and the officers arrested Daniels, who,
when be reached the station-house. claimed
20 have been the owner OF the horse for six
months and to have purchased it of one
John Kelly, q mile east of Greenfield.
Officer Laport said there was no such
ty-.sVn nvlng there. Daniels then said, If
the officers would 60 with him to Bright
wood. he would satisfy them he was all
Ight; but as he admitted having been un-
Ger arrest recently, the invitation was de-
ciined. just then s message came from
Brightwood stating that Daniels had bor-
rowed the horse in tie morning ofhis land
LADY, hrs. Roberts, for a few hours, and that
he IS owing her seventy-fve dollars for
board. That settled it. and Daniels went
behiLd the bars.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02
= Senator's Monkey story.
Washington correspondent Augusta (Ga.
Chronicle

Washington Correspondent Augusta (Ga)
Chronicle
Senator Ransom tells this story: An Ital-
ian organ-grinder came to his section of the
State. He brought the traditional and in
evitable monkey along. After some mourn
full melodies the beast in a sadly comical
way, hoped around among the crowd solic-
ting money. A big countryman upset the
lineup and cutfed the monkey. The en-
ragged Italian, in his peculiar lingo, bet the
man that the monkey could whip him. The
wager was $50, and the man was to encoun-
ter the missing link with a stick. Armed
with a heavy bludgeon, the bully protested
his readiness for the fray. The Italian
danced his animal up and down, aud in
broken English said: Gentlemen, my
monkey is little. but he Is worse than
q tiger. | have taught him some
tricks that a tiger does not know. He has
whipped mauy big men. If my monkey
shall bite off the nose of his enemy, or
scratch out kis eyes, or cut his throat, no
blame must attach to nae. So we will begin"
Tie man with the club was visibly affected
by this speech. he instinctiyely put his
hand over his nose, half shaded his eyes,
while a great gulp came into his throat. To
the establishment or the crowd, greedy for a
koyel rumpus and careless of the conss-
Cuences, he tossed aside his stick and bIus-
tered out: Take off your COMPOUNDED
monkey and Tll pay the $50?" The willy
Italian, by a bold stroke of diplomacy, moi
unworthy Of a Cavour, filled his purse and
saved his monkey, whose skull would have
been split ct the first pass.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02
a OIergrman,s Cnrd.
LRockford Glll special |

NNN- A-AA RpNNAAL
The Judicial Court of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church having sustained the action of
Rock River Conference in expelIiDg Rev. r.
NJ. Smith for adultery, the gentleman M
out to-day with a long letter in the papers,
In which he says be proposes to pash action
Tor blackmail and conspiracy against the two
widows, and says: 81 have no object or in
teTest in life hut the vindication Of my char
acter, and Of those who have maliciously
been drawn into this foul SANDER; aud to
that work l pledge means, my manhood aud
Dy sacred honor" In closing the letter the
writer says: i want TO declare my innocence
OF the vile and blasphemeus charges made
against me by these c0nspirators, and they
are ont the fulfllment of the threats of q
who, when 1 hurled her from my
lap, where she had indslicately thrown her.
self. turned, and shaking her fist in my face,
said: i see il now; you hate me; 1 will be
revenged, r. ii. Smith; 1 will be your
ruin.'n
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02
a REAL GOOD FISH STORY.
A Story that Bears Marks OF Genius In
Conception and Narration.

Conception and Narration.
Our genial fellow townsman, DR.. Gimp,
was called from his bed at 2 O'Clock this
morning TO attend a patient suffering from
q most extraordinary complication. He
found Mr.. JOIN Junkin almost dead with
glanders, and as the same time horribly bit.
ten and macersted. After relieving the in
human sufferings of the patient, DR.. Gimp
succeeded in extracting from him the extraor.
binary circumstances under which he mar
Iowly escaped death.
Mr.. Junkin was driving home in his gig
about 3 O'Clock yesterday afternoon, after
spending the day gathering horse chestnuts
on the hills. His horse became very FESTIVE,
an thinking the noble animal might be
thirsty. Mr.. Junkin sought out the Hoxa-
wottamie tarn, a deep pool surrounded by
gloomy cliffs. On one side only Is there an
approach for wheeled vehicles, and when
Mr.. JuDkin drove down toe shelving bank
his beast s~norting with delight at sight of
the translucent water, the shades of evening
were already falling rapidly ovsr the hills.
When the horse had wa6ed in until the
water came up to his belly, aud was eagerly
swilling the crystal fluid, the animal sud
denly gave a snort of mingled peSn and ter
ror, and plunged violently to one side. His
uneasiness increased, and in a moment the
astonished beast gave vent to a shrill shrek.
By that time he had plowed the water into
foam, on which dark.red hecksot blood were
seen, end had so far shipped into th,tarn as
to be in danger of dro ng bis master. Ever
and anon q shadowy Ass would rise nearly
TO the surface, and a CLEAN OF white teeth
could be seen. 1t was q monstrous Dutch
carp. Mr. Junkin was thoroughly alarmed.
Suddenly the great fish wan TO the surface,
and leaping over the dashboard, bit
a large fat piece ont of the msu's
calf. The taste of human blood seemed TO
infuriate the gigantic perch, which lost all
control of Itself aud bit off one OF Mr..
Junken's fingers, lacerated his left leg in
several places. swallowed the roof OF his
right boot, and eashed him in the side. The
wretched man defended himself as best he
could with his buggy whip, which ne applied
60 desperately that the carp rosrei with
rage. ALI the while the horse stood stock
still, uttering, low means Of fear. Half dead,
Mr.. Junken dragged himself 10 shore, leav-
ing the gig snd now expiring steed to the
mercy of the ferocioas fish.
Hosea Perkins, Hans Apfelbaum and
lingo Smith will drain the tarn tonight.
They will be we'll armed and expect to find
8 beautiful gold ring in the csrD's neat, into
which it is believed Mr.. Junken mad verat-
antly drove. In consequence OF the appro.
pristeness OF his name, lingo Smith will
enter tho water first.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02

challenges, and deduced the conclusion that
the old veteran who had just taken the oath
was a liar. The whole house was astounded
st the audscity of the young member and
the scathing character of his lengthy speech.
Bisseli justified his action on the ground that
when he accepted the challenge from Davis
be was a member OF Congress, aud was out
of the jurisdiction of the State of Illinois.
Technically be was, perhaps, correct, but
Logan's arraignmenr gave him a deep
wound, and it no doubt fastened his death.
The attack fell upon him like a blow from a
trip-hammer. He died before his term of
office expired.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02
Real Rarara Transfers.

The following deeds were recorded on Thursday,
January l, as reported by steeg & Bernhsmer.
abstract comptlers. II aud 70 Thorpe BLOCK.
Telephone, 1.o4S:
Frank McWhinn9y to Frank 3. Walker,
Quit claim deed 10 lots 102. I03, 1O4. JOS,
LOG, 143. IA. 145, 146 snd 147 in Julian
et al spring Garden addition to the
city OF 200 co
Woods p. Garfield 10 Harry Gait and
wife, warranty deed 10 the west half of
lot IA In Brown Place, Haughville....... IS 90
John G. New, executor, 10 Charlotte
ChildeTs. executors deed to lot 10 in
tquare "A IN Beaty's addition to the
city OF indianapolis. ...-.. 6S 90
Elizabeth Hunt 70 samuel {. Hume, war
ranty deed to the southwest quarter of
the southeast quarter of section a,
township IL, range 2-containing 40
aces - ~~~.--.+s--. 1000 90
Elizabeth Hume ct al. 10 William Say,
warrsnty deed 10 part OF the north
bali OF the southeast quarter OF section
4. township 16. range 3-containing Is
-SVlOJ acIes-.-.-.-. -. Oh w
Frances L. Cones TO William Say, war
ranty deed TO part OF the north half OF
the southeast quarter OF section 4.
township 10. range 3; also part OF the
northwest quarter of the southwest
quarter OF section s, township 10,
range lad .
Conyeyances, 6; consideration .-.~---s 3.Si2 Is
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02
John R. Rogers. ewife.o

Mr.. c. O. Rogers, agent Of Minnie Palmer
was yesterday met by areporter of this pa
per, and the following conversation ensusd
Mr.. Rogers, tell me-is Miss Palmer Mrs.
John Rogers? Now, tell rs truly"
Mr.. Rogers gave the scribe one long. dss-
pairing look, and then, after q short, low
whistle to himself. said
"Why, don't you know the truth of that
matter YETI"
The newspaper man confessed that he
didn't.
"Well," said Mr.. Rogers, ST thought Ii
was long ago understood that, although my
brother o would not object to winning
tbs little lady for his wife, l know that sis
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02
The Grant Purse Made Up.

New YORK, Jan. General Grants
friends have plsdged themselves TO raise the
SlO0, 600 necessary TO satisfy his debt TO w.
n. Vanderbilt, Mr.. Vanderbilt having agreed
to deduct SEQ. 600 from the whole claim. The
committee will pay Mr.. Vanderbilt the
money, and then hold General Grants Sc
c%urities as a sort OF trust fund during his
lifetime. This will prevent them being
touched by any other creditor. General
Grant was out yesterday for the first time in
many days. He hobbled into the Fifth
Avenue Hotel on crutches, looking pale and
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02
Found

NEwBUReH, n. Y, Jan. 1.-The body of
Henry J. Hunter, one of the owners of the
Beverage Brewery, who disappeared yester-
day and it was feared had been drowned,
ner's inquest found q verdict of death by
drowning. Hunter had charge of the con-
Germs accounts. aud everything was found
perfectly straight.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02
A Baggageman's Record.

John E. McGinnis, b~aggsgeman on the Big
Four Road on the Chicago Division, has
Kept an sccounto of the baggage handled by
him during the year 1884, and finds that he
has handled II, 795 pieces. There are two
trains each way on this division. and four
daily trains to Cincinnati. on each of which
the baggsge is thought to be about the same.
This would make 20. 40 pieces handled dur
ing the year On the road from Cincinnati to
Chicago.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02
The Commercial rravalars.

The report of d. W. Coffin, secretary and
treasurer of the Commercial Travellers AS
scciation of Indiana, shows a balance on
hand of 50, 22S 10. During the year eight
members hsv died, and their legal repre-
sentatlves have received from the associa.
ton $40, $40. The annual meeting of the
association will be held at Masonic Hall on
Saturday next, at IL o'clock am.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02
New Years I'm New York.

NEW YeRK. Jan. New Years holiday
passed off very quietly. The sky was clouded
and the custom OF making calls was not so
universally carried out to-day as last New
Years, in fact the custom seems to be grad
uslly falling into disuss. Nor did there
seem to be many card baskets out either,
and the refreshment tables were generally
spread meagerly.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02
A Murder-Celebration of emancipation

RALEIGH, N. c., Jan. ALEX Black, col
ored, near Dover, shot and killed the wife
of Mark MoClease. The cause of the crime
is unknown. The murderer escaped.
The colored residents OF this city to day
celebrated Emancipation Day. Despite the
cold weather there was a parade of troops
and firemen. and q large gathering at the
City Hall, where appropriate exercises were
conducted and a humber of speeches M ade.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
Message From Gordon, ard the Mahd
Also Heard From.

Message From Gordon, ard the Mahdi
Also Heard From.
CAIRO, Jan. 1.-General WolssIey recei ved
a small piece of paper with General Cor
don's genuine seal on the back, dated De-
cember IA, saying Khartoum was all right.
A dispatch has been received from the NM
dir stating that an Arab from the Mahdi's
camp had reached D0ngoia. He afirms that
the Mahdis followers are gathered in forcs
ct Mizsnelnek, twelve hours march from
Omnerdman. They repeatedly attacked On.
neTdman, but bad been repulsed With a
heavy loss. aud were compelled to retreat TO
Mizsnelnek. Gordon, upon learning that
the Bsdouin Arabs came to the wells during
the night, sent armed boats to guard the
wells, causing great suffering among the
rebels. Many died Of smallpox and dysen-
terry. The Nahdi withdrew his army TO Jab-
bsra, two days march from Omnerdman,
and several tribes subsequently deserted.
The lab consulted the principal Chiefs,
and intended 10 march against the Mudir
of Dongola. The Chiefs professed a readi-
ness to follow If the Msbdi would charmOH
the bullets of the enemy Dy leading instead
of following his troops. The next day the
Mahdi told the Chiefs be had seen in a
dream that the Mudir was a saint against
whom it was useless to fight. This state
ment caused great alarm in the Mahdi's
camp.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02
M on GIadstoRe-Other German
News.

BERLIN, Jan. bismarck, in a converse
ton with a newspaper correspondent to-day,
ward Gladstone. He said he viewed with
%eqnsnimity the party struggles in England.
He could have relied upon Lord Bsacons-
field to keep England in accord with the
rest of Europe, but whatever Gladst0ne's
policy might be was a matter of little con-
cerE to Germany.
The Berlin Tagblatt publishes q list OF the
names OF the members of the cen trail CON-
mittee to raise a national subscription to be
presented to Prince Bismarck as q fund to
be devoted to colonial enterprises,
The Westphalia Mercury on
authority that the leaders OF the Centre
party have decided to oppose. on it's third
create another directorshiD ia the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02
Union Prayer Meeting.

The union services in the Second Presby-
terrain Church yesterday morning were lsrge-
ly attended and of deep interest. 1t was led
by Rev. ]. A. Rondthaler, who spoke of the
Lords call upon Us this New Years Day.
The subject of the meeting this morning will
be Love for Soul"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02
Coinage at PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 1.-The coinage at the
United States Mint in this city during the
last year aggregates 50, go, 900 pieces, repre-
senting a value of Sl6. $4,000. OF this
an cunt 81, "A, 900 were gold pieces, s14,412,.
coo silver and $796, 00O in silver base coins.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., by young lady, in small
w family; can DO all kinds of house work.
Best of reference. No. 1855 Harmon street. %
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02

"ANTED-By a young married man, a sltua-
" ton TO do any kind Of work ct living wages.
Call or address at 347 West Michigan street. IS
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. In retail grocery; four
w years experience: frEt-clsss references. Ad.
dress Z. H. LAMB, Southport, Ind. 1
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02

HUNT d MoCURDY, real estate ana general sus
IL tioneers, s. Z. Wash'n 81. Stocks Of merchaas
etze IN CITY ~ ccunET bought outiza.t g oAxA
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02

FyANTED- Situation to sew IN families: ex-
w perienced in cutting and fitting and all
kinds OF sewing. Address J. E, this office. 303
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02

MANIFESTATION as clerk IN retail boot
w and shoe house; references given. Address
y. s., Southport, Ind. l3
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02

WANTED-To ReDt-A furnished hotel. with
w 40 10 100 rooms, in the city or some county
seat. Address rs East Ohio street, indianapolis /
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02

WANTED-situation by a boy OF seventeen, 10
w. 90 any kind OF work. Address OSCAR.
Sentinel ONCE. 30-2
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by an experienced woman
VI as cook or housekeeper. Address 25 East
Ohio street. 81
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02

WANTED-A woman who can cook, wash and
w iron: good wages; must come well recon-.
mended; 357 North Illinois street. %
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02

Two LOAE-M0ney win privilege o. prerAymsa,,
X terms reasonable. THOa. @ DAY y z. u
I&st Market street. indianapolis.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02

TT ANTED-Situation bv a young man: VIII DO
Wv manual or mental labor; has a good educa-
ton: best of reference. Address Ii, this Office. 81
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02

ITO LOAN-Mo1ey on improved city properly IN
Il Indianapolis, or improved farms. A n. Toll
DARD& CO., Talbot Block. Indianapolis. Ind.
IS
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02

hEONEY-At the lowest rste Of interest }. =.
Ia WILLIAMS h o.. and Z VIuton Eloaa
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02

THE annual stocEholders' meeting OF The Cit.
L zent' Street Railway Company will be held at
their Office, on Louisiana street, Monday, January
- 1855. A. a. ANDERSON. Secretary.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-02

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by a young man willing
w TO do any kind Of work; speaks German
and English. Address, HERMAN RIsTES, James
House. %
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
Money that Nobody Wants.

A Trenton special says: Among the
papers handed over to John j. Toffey,
the new State Treasurer, on Tuesday.
was an envelope containing five one
hundred-dollar bills. These bills were
the famous greenbacks that Assembly
man Shinn handed to Speaker Oviatt in
1882. They had been sent him as a
bribe to vote for certain railroad
measure. Shinn, it will be remem-
bered, exposed the attempted bribery
and caused one Of the greatest sensa-
tions ever known in the Legislature of
this State. An investigating commit
tee was appointed, with Assemblyman
Cater, of Jersey City, as the chairman.
The bills were given Cater by the
Speaker. The committee failed to dis
cover just who sent the bills to Shinn.
The man who sent them refrained. Of
course, from claiming them. When
the investigation had fallen through
Cater handed the bills to State-Trea-
surer Wright, who put them in his safe.
They have been there ever since. and
came by natural descent to Tofley.
They cannot be deposited to the State's
credit, for they do not belong to the
State. The man who sent them is now
exempt by the statute of limitation
from indictment, but he will hardly
care to expose his identity by claiming
the money. AttOrney-General Stock
ton said to-day the bills might be do
mated to some charitable object.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
DYNAMITE DISCOVERY.
A Wholesale Robbery OF Books Bring to
Light a FriRhtfsI Plot.

By telegraph TO the Dispatch
CHICAGO. January 23.-J. c. Tai
bert. recently an employe of the Chica-
90 Public Library, was detected stealing
books from the library. A search of
his premises revealed about 5000 vol
umes ofstolen books. These were re-
moved to the City Hall. To-day the
police authorities were demoralized
by the discovery among the
books of several small boxes.
which upon examination proved to
contain explosives, and one contained
an internal machine composed of some
powder and a pistol, with contriyance
for discharging the pistol. Another box
contained a quantity Of dynamite. The
scheme Of Talbert seems to have been
that whoever should attempt TO remove
from their hiding places the books. a.
evidence of guilt, would set off the small
internal machine. the explosion Of which
would ignite the dynamite and thus
wipe out at once perhaps himself. and
certainly everybody. within range.
books, and buildings. Talbert asserts
that he had been experimenting with
explosives. The police discredit this
story because there was too much
method in the way the dynamite was
put up and slowed carelessly among the
books. The boxes has been handled
several times, and the discovery was
only made through the curiosity of one
of the officers.