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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07
Additional Local.

The Presbytery of St Ciairsville held
its regular semi-annual meeting in Mar
tins Ferry last week. commencing on
Tuesday at 2 p. %.
Instead of the usual opening sermon 9
memorial discourse was preached BY
Rev. Robert Alexander. D. D., on the
life and character of Rev. DR.. Mitchell,
from the text, Ps. 1926: "The righteous
shall he in everlasting remembrance
After brief review of his life, the spe-
cisl traits of character dwelt upon were,
/. Accuracy of scholarship; 2. Sound
ness in the faith; 8. Heart power in
preaching; 4. Great consistency of life
5. A remarkably kind and loving dispo-
sitjOn. The great lesson from the whole
life was the value of sterling Christian
character as source of power while we
live, and precious legacy to leave be-
hind US when we die.
Much important business was traDs+
acted at this meeting of the Presbytery.
Calls were made from the churches of
Bethel and Beallsville for the pastoral
services of Rev. Walter L. Alexander,
who was received from the Presbytery
of Central Dakota. The calls were ac>
CcPlcU, anu luC IlL6c VI luSld1lallOu QAcO
for next October.
Rev. E. F. Walker was installed over
the church of Martins Ferry, and enters
on his work with great encouragement.
The church has been beautifully fitted
up and the people are awake and earnest.
Messrs. Sawyers and Mcconnell were
licensed to preach, and Mr.. w. A. Will
liams was ordained as an Evangelist, to
labor among some of the smaller
churches of the Presbytery.
Rev. DR.. Miliigan and Rev. John G.
Black, and Elders Matthew Wallace and
David Lyle were elected commissioners
TO the General Assembly.
On Wednesday at p. M, Presbytery
adjourned to Bridgeport, and in the
evening at 7:30 p. M. the ordination and
installation of Rev. Calvin g. Hays took
place. He is son of Rev. Isaac n.
Hays. d. D., of Allegheny, and q nephew
of Rev. DR.. George P. Hays, so well
known in this region.
A call for one-third of his time was
made by the church of Bannock to Rev.
Joseph L. Weaver, and Presbytery adj
journed5 to meet at that church on the
third Tuesday Of June, and if the way
be clear, it will then be placed in his
hands. ....... b
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07
Come to Stay.

A Boston paper, in speaking lately OF
the number of new medical remedies
which are offered to the public every
year, called attention to the fact that
the majority of them have a very short
existence. Some are never heard of af-
ter twelve months have passed by; 9TH
ers are forgotten in the course of three
or four years. When there is an excep-
tion to this rule, it may be set down as
a fact that the article possesses some
extraordinary merit to survive so many
changes. The most remarkable illus
tiOn of this is seen in st. Jacobs Oil.
Steadily and surely it worked its way
Into pdblic favor, receiving no help, ex4
cept from its own efficacy, and to-day
there is hardly a civilized country in
which it is not hailed as conquerer of
pain. Like Tennyson's brook, men may
come and men may go. but st. Jacobs
q. 5oes On forever.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07
"A Strange Loyalty

Mr.. Kelley, the erratic gentleman re-
Gently appointed Minister to Italy, made
a speech at Richm Jnd the other day in
which he defined his position. He said
Il am to-day, as are millious sf my
countrymeh, rec Ignizing with fullest
loyalty the authority of a Government
over my own States, founded on what
considered a gross and bloody violation
of public rights committed against my
self and them, but an authority fixed and
unaIterably secure in the acquiescence
of the pleople-an acquiescence which
concludes the public judgment of the
whole world
This is queer talk for man who was
going abroad to maintain the dignity of
the United States and defend it against
reproaches of whatever character. He
seems to regard himself as sort of con-
scTipted citizen, entitled to pay and ra-
tions and allowed the privilege of curs>
ing and maligning the Government as
much as he pleases. He evidently would
not be loyal citizen if be could help it.
Pittsburgh Disyatch.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07

The New York Tribune of Monday
has the following timely advice: In
these days of moving and house cleans
ing and general indoor renovation there
is one part of the house that should not
be overlooked. That is the cellar, In
which too often darkness covers null
titude of evils. No part of the house
needs more thorough overhauling. Coal
dust and ether dirt have accumulated,
and frequently vegetables have been
scattered through carelessness and have
begun to decay. The whole place should
be carefully cleansed, and then the wise
householder will have the walls white+
washed with lime in which copperas has
been dissolved freely. This will destroy
disease germs, if any exist, and make the
cellar sweet and clean and wholesome;
and those who have tried 1t say that
rats and mice will not invade a house
where the foundation walls have been
treated in this way.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07
Legal Notice.

A NNIE IRWIN, (colored) whose place of
IA residence is unknown, will take notice,
that Oh the 9th day of February, 1885, the
undersigned filed in the court of common
pleas of Belmont county, Ohis, his petition
against her, and the trustees of Warren town.
ship, in said county. the object and prayer of
which is to enjOin the collection of certain
judgment in bastardy, on the docket of H. w.
Baker, justice of the peace of Warren town.
ship, in said county, and in favor of said
Annie Irwin against the undersigned, and
you are required to answer said petition by
the 18th day of June, 1885. Said petition
will be for hearing on the 18th day Of June,
1885, or as soon thereafter as a hearing of the
same can be had.
49~6t WILLIAM BRYANT.
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Notice.

CAMUEL W. HOPTON and William J..
y Hopton. residing in Killcreek, Osborne
county, in the state of Kansas, will take
notice, that on the Sth day Of April, 1885,
James A. Hepton, as administrator of the
estate of Jane Hopton, deceased, filed in the
probate court of Belmont county, Ohio, his
petition against the above named parties and
others, praying for authority to sell, for the
purpose of paying the debts Of said decedent,
the following described real estate, of which
said Jane Hopton died seized, to>wit: Situate
in the township of Smith, county of Belmont
and state OF Ohio, and being the west half of
the southwest quarter of section 8, township
and range 4, being part of the quarter Sec
tion conveyed by James Dixon to VIM. Phil
lips by deed dated April 19, 1856, and record
ed in volume Al, page 324, of record of deeds
Of said county.
Said parties are required to answer on OF
before the 9th day of June, 1885, or judg-
nent will be taken against them.
JAMES A. HOPTON, Admir-.
Q. W. Carroll, Atty for Plff. 4 6-6t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07
COLERAIN.

Winter fingered in the lap of spring
till nearly all the feed is fed up. The
prospect for plenty of early pasture is
very favorable; the stock can now Craze
upon the green sward and receive sup.
ply of food equal to second class board.
ing house.
The winters severity did not damage
the fruit crop to any extent; the pros
pect is now for almost all kinds of fruit
We recently examined several peach
trees that are full of buds; 20 degrees
below zero don't seem to have much
effect upon the fruit.
A large number of farmers have
plowed up their wheat their wheat
fields and sown them in oats; the acre-
age of oats sowed in this vicinity is
very large.
Mr.. VIM. A. Major, theological stu
dent of New York, was called home last
week by the severe illness of his father;
he will not return back this spring.
Miss Harriet Bales, of the Children's
Home, at Barnesville, spent the past
week visiting friends in this vicinity.
Judge Jesse Barton is still confined ia
his room: he is in very feeble state of
health.
Rev. Milford filled the pulpit at the
Presby terian church at Pennington, and
discharged his duties very faithfully ;his
time has now expired; the church will
BE supplied by the Presbytery.
Mrs. Maggie Haverset and three chill
dren, of Iowa, are the guests of heI
mother. at Pleasant Grove.
Rev. Gamble will conduct quarterly
meeting at Maynard on the Path of May
Some of Wheeling creeks best fisher
men report they have caught quite q
number of bass this spring.
The large boarding house at the ST.
Clairsville & Northern junction, Ed
wards Bros, contractors, is nearing com.
pletion; it is built for the coal company
Mr.. John Wilson and family of Mt.
Pleasant, started from Kidd about three
weeks ago, to Michigan, to make that
their home. They came to the conclu+
sion that there was no place like home :
they arrived at Kidd, on their return,
last Friday.
Kidd's and Denham's coal works are
still idle, with no prospect of work soon;
the mines at Maynard are still running.
The snake stories are now in order;
several large black snakes have-aIready
been killed in this vicinity.
COUNTRY COUSIN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07
BRIDGEPORT.

News items from the old burg are ex-
tremely scarce. We doubt if any town
of equal size and similar surroundings
equals Bridgeport for the staid, quiet,
unsensational character of our people
Being free from desperate class of
rowdies, we are comparatively exempt
from scenes of lawlessness, which, unfor-
tunately affiict some of our sister cities.
That element is not encouraged here,
and is held at bay by a due regard for
our efficient city authorities. Marshal
McConna ughey and his able Lieutenant.
John w. Stuff, are emphatically terror
to evil doers.
Our streets swarm with idle men will
ing but unable to obtain work. The
Etna last week broke her great fly
wheel. by which many more laborers
are thrown out of employment for six
weeks or more. The loss will probably
be 1920 to the mill.
John W. Scott, recently of R. J. Baggs
s. Sons planning mill, with James Nc,
Grew, of Bellaire, have opened lumber
and furnishing business in Rhodes
block, with good promise 81 success.
r. Clark, supt of West Wheeling
school. is again at bis post, after se'
we're illness.
DIR. S. B. West, of Martins Ferry, is
rapidly failing, and must soon succumb
to distressing heart trouble. The finale
is rapidly approaching. DR.. West is
one of the oldest and most worthy citi>
zens honorable alike in all the walks of
life as well as in his profession, of which
be was an able and successful representa-
tive Grand old philanthropist and
friend, we'll miss you from your rounds
of going about and doing good.
An effort is organizing to ascertain if
successful soldiers re union can be
held at Martins Ferry, during the COM
ing summer. A good deal of interest is
being shown in the matter. .....I
Saturday last was the 47th wedding
anniversary of our good old friends,
Robert Williams and wife. Their chill
dren had prepared a surprise for the "old
folks at home," by having some go of
the intimate friends of the family invi-
ted in without the knowledge of the
host and hostess. Right royalty were a
full half hundred guests entertained at
the hospitable home, where friendship
abounded and pleasure was heightened
by the joyous congratulations and un-
bounded good cheer that was only equal
| led by the generous big dinner prepared,
and enjoyed by all. Long live the hap
py old couple, and may they see yet
many and many another anniversary till
their cups of earthly felicity is brim-
full, and their last be their best days, full
of hope and glorious immortality.
The Koehnlien Bros. sport one of the
most beautiful ice wagons on wheels.
These young men, full of energy and
push, are characterized as fair dealers,
and have. through their industry built
up magnificent trade. They have an
immense supply of the finest ice.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07

THE County Commissioners met in
regular monthly meeting on Monday.
Following are the important matters
disposed of:
Contracts for furnishing stone on the
National road, was awarded by the
commissioners on Monday as follows:
1st mile TO Geo Etchison, at 81 80; I'd,
w F Frazier. 81 70; Sd, John Patterson,
delivering, 81 %, breaking. 96cents; 4th,
w w Patterson, delivering and breaks
ing, 81 80; 5th, John Patterson. delv'g
81 OF; Daniel Beck, break'g, 9Oe; 9th,
John Patterson. deliv'g, 50 "a; break'g.
Geo Miskimmons, 90c.; Sth R E Giffen,
delivr'g, SO "A; breaking, Geo Miskim-
mons, 9Oc.; 9th, R E Giffen ,deliv'g,S3 10;
break'g, Geo Miskimmons. 9ec; 10th, Jno
Wilson, bresk'g and deliv'g, So IS; 11th,
John Wilson 4" SO rs; 18th,
F R Hyde, So SO; 18th,
G R Hyde, deliv'ng, 81 IA; break'g, Jas
McConnaughey. 81 25; goth, F R Hyde,
deliv'g. S4 As; break'g. James McCon-
naughey. 81 20;21st,H c McConnaughey,
deliv' 81 43; breaking. F r Hyde,S1 81.
The contract for constructing a wall
at the reservoir county Infrmary, was
awarded to John Paul 6 Co., of Tippe-
canoe.
/ Comm'r Berry authorized to have me-
eessary repairs made to bridges over
CaptiDa creek, at Moore's crossing and
Armstrong; Mills.
The board fixed Tuesday. June 2, for
hearing application for construction of
turnpike from Children's Home to
GAINESVILLE.
| Petition for construction of bridge on
Union street, Bellaire, lover McMahon's
creek, was considered, and it was agreed
that said bridge be constructed by July
1, sc, at cost not exceeding S9999 SO,
provided Beliaire open and improve
said street,aDd fill and grade street to
|superstructure.
Thomas Malone was appointed janitor
to public buildings for the ensuing year
at Sis.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07
CARPETS.

1t is no secret that our house is doing the
carpet trade of the city, and the reasons are ap-
parent. We distance all competition in show
ing the largest stock the best styles and ask
ing the lowest prices. We can sell and do sell
carpets in all grades from the cheapest Gotten
to the finest made for less money than any other
house, and we propose to continue doing it.
You can buy nice bright carpet for 25c pei
yard; you can buy an elegant wearing carpet fol
40c a yard; you can buy the best all-wool, e1trs
super ingram carpet made at 75c per yard, ant
several last years patterns at Csc; Tapestry
Brussels at Csc, 75c, and the best made at 9Oc
Body Brussels at 81, l Is and the best made al
81 %; floor oil cloth 25c square yard Lace
curtains 81 per pair and upwards; we claim to
sell at $5 pair lace curtains that some houses
ask as much as $40 for. Heavy curtains at 81 80,
5, so, 8, 8, 10, ii and upwards.
We are making speciality of domestic and
India rugs, and our prices are away down; Hcl-
land 10c a yard in all colors.
Poles and Cornices-An elegant curtain pole
in cherry, walnut and ash, complete at SOC,
which means pole, rings, ends and brackets
ready to be put up.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07
Result of Teachers Examination.

At the teachers examination in Bel.
laire, April IS, out of 48 applicants, cer+
tifieates we've granted as follows:
TWO YEAR CLASS.
Annie G. Feltus, st. Clairsvllle; W. j
Rankin, Powhatan.
ONE YEAR CLASS.
S. M Delong, Businessburg; W. H
Taylor. Atlas; Frank Gregg, Pugh; j
L. Godfrey, A. H. MeGlenn, Martins
Ferry; G. F. Gray, Charles Rankin, Dill,
lies Bottom; E. D. Meek, Glencoe; Frank
Mellott, John Rodewig, E. S. Springer
Samuel Tschappat, Laura Craft, Anna
Davis, Jessie DuDaway, Grace Marsh,
Emma Littleton, Lizzie Piper, Minnie
Shonhals, Mary A. Workman, Bellaire;
Jas. K. Porterfeld, Belmont; ]. o. Por-
tsrfeld, Belle Barrett, Demos; T. II.
Rowles, Roney's Point, W. Va; N. H.
Warfield, A. B. Warfield, Lola Duvsll,
Somerton; c. T. Wells, Blaine; Jennie
Ellington, Ella Ellington, Besllsville;
Eta Hamilton, Noma Hamilton, Hen
drysburg; Clara Hunt, Bethesda; Leola
Llston, Bridgeport; Mary NJ. Mcclure,
SteHbenville; Mary Rowles, Jscobsburg;
Martha Scott, Powhatan.
The next examination will be held at
st. Clairsville. May 10th.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07

THE SHORT WAY.
THE QUICK WAY,
AND THE ONLY WAY


EN-
IgOOds possibly
which
annexed be found and shelves
by any retail establishment in West Vaa marked at corresponding with our
When the really think should stretch dollars their utmost tension
Of E. Min Co. Andast but another fact THAT WE
busy circulating We
TILL THEN,
determine Wheeling
Ito
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07
A Great Discovery.

Mr.. VIM. Thomos, of Newton, Ia, says
my wife has been affected with a cough
for % years, and this spring more se-
verely than ever before. She had used
many remedies without relief, and being
urged to try DR.. Kings New Discovery,
did so, with most gratifying results. The
first bottle relieved her very much, and
the second bottle has absolutely cured
her. She has not had so good health for
thirty years" Trial bottles free. Trial
bottles Free at Patterson & Sons drug
store. Large size 81.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07
Council Proceedings.


The regular meeting of the new town
council occurred Oh Monday evening
Mayor Henry NJ. Davies, presiding; R.
G. Meyer, clerk.
The Mayor appointed the following
standing committees for the ensuing
year: tT
Finance-Collins, Troll, Hoge.
Streets and Roads-Hoge, Humphrey
and
Pavements and Crossings Humphrey,
Collins and Mcfarland.
Lamps and Supplies-Troll, Hoge' and
Collins. r
Scales----,M Mcfarland and Hum
phrey. zaiai
Ordinances Mcfarland, Hoge and
Collins.
Rail Roads-Hoge, Collins and Huns
phrey.
Sanitary and Fire-McFarland, Troll
and ---.
Several ordinances were passed, por-
ton of them will be found in this paper.
The resignation of George Singer as a
member of council, was accepted.
James Green was nominated by the
Mayor for Lamp Lighter, but failed Of
COuuI Ll6tIOu -1oSe, IlO1 anu MCT al
land, Republicans, voting to confirm, and
Humphrey and Collins, Democrats,
against confirmation.
The Mayor then nominated Samuel
Wiley, who was confirmed, Hoge voting
against confirmation.
The usual grist Of bills was ordered
paid.
George W. Doyle was appointed and
confirmed as Deputy Marshal.
Council adjourned to Friday evening,
to hear report of Finance Committee on
annual levy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07

The Republican Stave Committee met
at Columbus on Monday, and decided
to hold the next Republican State Con-
vention at Springfield, June II. Hon.
]. ID. Taylor will be the temporary chair
man. Under the apportionment, Bel
mont county will be entitled to twelve
Delegates
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07

THE Goal-oil wing of the Ohio Democ-
racy are squealing loud because of the
appointment of two Ohio mossbacks last
week, to important consular positions
1t is urged against them that they have
DISTINGUISHED themselves in Washing
ton fer some time chiefly by saying that
the election Of Senator Payne should be
Investigated by the o. S. Senate. ValT
liable testimony has been offered to this
end, but all investigation of the matter
has been smothered by the accessories to
the theft.. -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07

a TEXAS Democratic paper says:
"Good crops will aid Democratic ad-
ministration as well as anything else.
To your ploughs, then, Olye Democratic
yeomanryr' That's very good advice
under any administration = especially
good under the present regime, because
it is not clear that President Cleveland
is going to give the Democrats the offices
in time to afford a years maintenance
without labor
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07
Never Give In.

If you are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits, loss of appetite. general
debility, disordered blood, weak consti-
tuition, headache, or any disease of a
bilious nature. by all means procure a
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will be
inspired with new life; strength and &C.
tiyity will return; pain and misery will
cease. and hencefOrth you will rejoice in
the praise of Electric Bitters. Sold al
so cents bottle by Patterson & Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07
ExecHtOr,a Notice.

n NOTICE is hereby gwen that in the Probate
tor of the Will of Mary Aubrey, deceased
late of Belmont county.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make inTn late payment, and
those having claims against said estate will
present them duly authenticated for settle
ment. LEWIS Jones'
23>St Executor,
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E. M. McGILLIN & co.

j. DRUGGISTS sUNDRIEs-This means al
kinds oftoilet goods such as perfumes, colOgnes
soaps. combs, brushes, toilet powder and wa
tiers and all kinds of plush and leather fancy
goods which we will sell you fully 25 pc: cent
under drug store prices.
PRINCES AND GIMPS-Chenele fringe
so, IS, S5 and ST.; colored and black grimps
fancy braids Tor dress trimmings.
PARAS0LS-We have far superior selec-
ton this season han ever before and that is
saying good dea., fer we have always prideC
ourselves on having the finest stock in the city
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07

THE bill providing for registration in
Cincinnati and Cleveland, for election
purposes, was passed by the Legislature
last week, and is now law. This is one
of the few redeefhing enactments of the
late lamented Legislature.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07
A Good Break fast.

Mrs. E. w. Carpenter. Overlee, Balti-
more county, Md, writes: | was greatly
benefited by the nse of Red Star Cough
Cure, when suffering from a severe cold.
Ny cook was seriously i'll from a deep>
seated cough. She had consulted her
doctor without relief. By my advice she
used the Cough Cure in connection with
an external application of st. Jacobs
Oil TO her side. In one night the change
wrought was most gratifying and aston
ishing. In the morning she was like a
new person.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07

ALTHOUGH many of our Democratic
friends were entirely satisfied couple
of months ago that Democratic Presi+
dent had been elected, some of them are
beginning to doubt the fact nOw-the
offices are not being divided around to
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07
OOMESTIOS.

Good prints, fast color, 4c per yd; best print:
made &c; best indigo blue prints &; A Foulard:
&c; good ginghams &c; best made ginghams &c
elegant dress ginghams lOc.
BROWN SHEETINGS-4-4 Atlantic P. AK
per yard; A Tam O'Shanter, extra heavy, DC
Lockwood, fine, &c; Continental G. SIC; At
lantic A, heavy, &c, Boote A. L., 71ac, 40 in
best SC, 5-4 extra quality 10c, good lO-4 sheet
ing zoe per yard.
BLEACHED SHEETINGS-Goodq quality
yard wide ac per yard, extra fine yard wide &C.
Cabot 61ac, Lonsdale &c, Fruit of loom TIC,
Lonsdale cambric lie, 5-4 pillow case lOc, "a
sheetings lsc, I0-4 sheeting 2Oc per yard.
CHEVIOTS at 7, and l0c per yard.
TICKINGS at 8. 10. I21L and best I5c y'd.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07

In the appointment of Mr.. Goode, an
ex.Confederate, as Solicitor General, the
Democrats r. of the South secure their
control over the Department of Justice.
That was the one thing they specially
desired. They hope now to be rid en-
tirely of the necessity of even making a
show of compliance with the Federal
election laws. Mr.. Geode. who secured
a seat in Congress by frauds committed
in defiance of those laws, and who was
afterward badly defeated when the laws
were enforced, will be certain to use his
influence to nullify them.-N. !. Trib.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-05-07

q. S. SENATOR EUsTIs, of Louisiana
declares that the present Democratic
administration is fiat failure, and he
voices the sentiments of many of bis
political associates. Republicans are not
tearing their clothes concerning the do
ings of Mr.. Cleveland.