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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26
Depreciation of the White Ant.

The animal we are in search of, and
winch | venture to think equal to all
the necessities of the case is the ter
mite or white ant. Ii is Il small insect
with u bloated yellowish-wbit body
ami somewhat large thoraX, oblong-
shaped, and colorcd disaereeable
oily brown. The flabby. lalow-iike
body makes this insect sulic.ent re-
pulsive, but it is for quite another rea-
son that the white ant Is tue worst
abused of ali living yermin in warm
countries. The tcrmltc lives almost
exclusively upon wood; and, the mo-
ment tree is cut or log sawed for
any economical purpose. this insect is
upon its track. Onu may never see
the insect, possibly, III the flesh, for it
lives under ground; but its ravages
confront you at every turn. You build
your house. perHaps, and for few
months fancy you.haye pitched upon
the one solitary site in the country
where there are no white ants. But
one day suddenly the door-post totters,
and Intel and raiters come down to-
gether with a crash. You look at
section of the wrecked timbers and
discover that the whole inside is eaten
clean away. The apparent solid logs
OF which the rest OF the house is built
are now mere cylinders Of BARK, aud
through the thlckest OF them you could
push your little iinger. Furniture, ta-
bles, chairs, chests OF drawers, every-
thing made OF wood is inevitably at
tackled, and i'll single night "A strong
trunk is often riddled through and
through, and turned into matcii-wo God.
There is no limit. iii fact, TO the depre-
dation by these insects, and they will
eat books or leather, or Goth, or ANY,
thing, and IN many parts OF Africa |
believe If 4 man lay down to steep
with wooden leg il would be Il heap
OF sawdust IN the morning. SO much
feared is this ms CT now, that no one
IN certain parts of India and Africa
ever attempts 10 travel with such
thing as a wooden trunk. On the
Ianganyika plateau have mped on
ground which WAS rs hart MS adamant,
and as Innocent of white ants appar-
emily as the pavement of ST. PauPs,
and awakened next morning TO find n
stout wooden box almost gnawei to
pieces. Leather porlmantcaus share
the same tate, and the only substances
which seem 10 defy the na.rauders are
iron and lin. -Psof, ssor ueary DRUM
nso1ld, us 0eutaf science Aoat,sig for
October.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26
The Teletupameter.

An ingenious instrument for ascer-
tanning the distances of accessible and
inaccesSiolc points from the observer
and iron each other has been invented
by DR.. Luigi CereDolani, professor of
the university OF Verona. The appa-
ratus consists mainly Of Il pl.r oil tele-
scopes mounted on Il stand aud fixed
on 4 tripod for use. The telescopes are
both brought 10 bear on the object,
and Il reading is then taken from 4
graduated scale on the instrument,
watch. compared with set OF printed
tables, gives the distance. BY this
means the inventor obyales the ncc $
sity for tAe b.lse-iine, which has lliaer-
TO had TO be laid down ia these opera
tons. aud lac tiispenses with All iri.o-
nOmetrcai calculations. Distances eau
be measured between far-0tf objects.
and by means of Il sheet OF paper liked
on drawing rough plan of
the country under measurement eau
be sketcned. In the same way dis
tanceS OF ships 1T sea, OF moving OBJ
jects on land. can DC determined. The
apparatus appears TO be wei adapted
for land surveying. aud part cdlarly
for military purposes. Ia fact. it is
stated to have been already adopted in
the German army ia The latter connee-
ton, and II is about to be tried by the
authorities OF our own war depart
menL A practical trial was made
with this instrument on the Ihames
emDankmrnt yesterday, when lis varied
usefulness WAS demonstrated.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26

THESE ARE SOLID FACTS
The best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within the reach Of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric
Bitters Inactivity of the Liver, Bill
iousness, Jaundice, Constipation, Weak
Kidneys, or any disease Of the urinary
organs, or who ever requires an appeti-
ger, tonic or mild stimulant, will always
find Electric Bitters the best and only
certain cure known. They act surely
and quickly, every bottle guaranteed to
give entire satisfaction or money re-
funded Sold at so cents bottle by
STONE IL HAssELI..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26
A Rare China PIate.

In the possession of Mr. William NV
ers, of Washington avenue, Albany,
N. T., is " stone china plate of great
antiquity. Mr. Myers is now man
of some 60 years, and the plate was the
property OF his grandmother. The de-
sign is unique. The edge is scalloped
A dark, narrow band follows the line
OF the edge, and inclosed within this
circle of fifteen white scrolls is seen,
each scroll bearing the name of one of
the states of the union. In the field of
blue black stars are set. Wreathed
within the scrolls, group of rosebuds
and apple-blossoms appear These
flowers rest against background of
black. In the center of the piate is
pictured Il colonial mansion set upon a
gentle sloping hill. A half-score of sheep
browse in the foreground, while near
by stand a maiden and youth dress
ed III the fashion OF the day. To the
right and back of the house is u small
grove. Fleecy clouds float in the dist
ance, cut overhead appears the serene
blue sky. Framing this landscape is a
circle formed vi coavcutionaiIzedfc ferns.
bound together by tour rings. o.
both sides OF this framework are stat
ueS. surrounding pedestais. A figure
on the right represents Justice hosding
aioft with her right nand "a portrait OF
Washington, white shc leans with her
left upon the framework Of the land
scape. Upon her robe are cmbroner-
CT Monte omD,cms-lhc cOmpassts
and RUE. Li0orty adorns tue other
side OF the framework. She ktec )
upon q pedestal similar to the one on
the rigit, aud IS represe Red us crown
ed with helmet and piunles. la ner
LETT hand she grasps staff topped
with the symbolic, cap. Resting amid
the foliage supporting The petcstals a
fruit group is represented. Upon the
faces of the pedestais is Inscribed
Liberty and Independence. /" The
plate bears Il mark showiag that it was
made in Staiforisnire. The age of the
piaIc is altcsted by the network oil
minute scratches which covers its face.
The plate originality came from the oid
| homestead OF the fanny in Schohtrie
county. -At6a5ly E1preSS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26

CONCERNING RED HAIR.-Many
people admire red hair, but if you do not,
Parker's Hair Balsam will impart to it
a darker hue. 1t will also thicken thin
hair, eradicate dandruff, and i'm
part softness, glossiness and life to hair
which has become dry and harsh. Not
a dye, does not soil the linen. Gives a
delicious perfume. An elegant dressing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26
POSITIVE CITRE FOR Piles

POSITIVE CURE FOR PILES
To the people of this County we would
say we have been given the Agency of
Dr. Anarchists Italian Pile Ointment
emphatically guaranteed to Cure OF
money refunded-lnternal, External,
Blind, Bleeding or Itching Piles
Price SOC box. No Cure, no pay
For sale by Fred W. Bryan, Druggist
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26
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The Moon and It's "Shine. I"

"Will you pull back the curtains, mamma?"
he said;
Ihere's beautiful moon tonight
ANA want to lie right here in my bed
AND watch 1t, so yellow and bright"
80 tried TO arrange the curtains and bed
For the dear little laddie OF mine.
"tan you see 1t nowf" NO" he cheerfully
said,
But can see its beautiful shine"
Dear baby his innocent answer prize.
II Is full of a meaning divine;
When the bright things We wish drift away
from our eyes,
May not we. too, rejoice in their .'shine?"
bessie Chandler, in St. Nicholas for Nov
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26
A REMARKABLE ESCAPE

A REMARKABLE ESCAPE. -
Mrs Mary A. Daley, of Tunkhannock
Pa, was afflicted for six years with Asth
ma and Bronchitis, during which time
the best physicians could give no relief
Her life was despaired Of, until in last
October she procured bottle of DR.
Kings New Discovery, when immediate
relief was felt, aud by continuing its use
for short time she was completely
cured, gaining in flesh so lbs. in few
months.
Free Trial Bottles of this certain cure
of all Throat and Lung Diseases at Stone
q Hassell's drug store. Large Bottles
S100.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26
Grant Conntp Aerala,
On Nearing Washineton.

City of homes and in my heart my home
Though other streets exact a Qrudging
fee:-
How leap my pulses when afar ! see
The dawn creep whitening down the solemn
dome!
For now my care-restricted steps may roam
Thy urban groves-a forest soon TO be-
Where, like thy shining river placid free,
contentment dwels and beckons me to come
All, city dear TO lovers THAT dost keep
For their delight what Mays aud what Novem.
bers!-
kindllng the flame. and If it ever sleep,
New-lighting IL within the breathing embers;
Dear even in their sorrow. for when they
weep
IT'S for rare joys, scarce known till Love re-
members
Robert Underwood Johnson in Nov. Gen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26

BUCKLEN'S ARNlCA SALVE.-
The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
20 cents per box. For sale by
STONE q HAsSFIJ
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26

+. W. Bryan, Druggist, distinctly
tates that Acker's English Remedy has
and does cure contracted consumption
Ask for circular. An entirely new
medicine, guaranteed 4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26

We should economic at all times. but
more especially when times are close.
Observe the purchases of your thrifty
neighbors. More substantial benefits
can be obtained from 50-cent bottle of
DIR. Bigelow's Positive Cure than ST.
bottle of any other cough remedy. 1t
is prompt, safe and pleasant cure for
all throat and lung troubles. Sold and
endorsed by Barber, McNair & Co, sue
cessers of f. W. Bryan, Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26
SPECIAL READING NOTICES

Y CATARRH is q very prevalent and
exceedingly disagreeable disease, liable,
if neglected to develop into serious con-
sumption. Being constitutional dis
ease, 1t requires a constitutional remedy
like Hoods Sarsaparilla. which, acting
through the blood, reaches every part
OF the system. effecting radical and
permanent cure of catarrh in even its
most severe forms. Made only by C. |.
Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass. 37w1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26

The best on earth, can truly be said
of Griggs' Glycerine Salve,. which is a
sure, safe and speedy cure for cuts,
bruises, scalds, burns, wounds and all
other sores. Will positively cure piles,
letter and all skin eruptions Try this
wonder healer. Satisfaction guaranteed
or money refunded. Only % cents.
Sold by +. W. Bryan. 3sm12
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26

l. Watcrmine is the name of 4 To-
peka, Kan, dairyman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26

DAUGHTERS, WIVES AND
MOTHERS.-We emphatically guaran-
tee DIR. ANARCHISTS CATHoLIcoS, 4 FE-
MALE REMEDY, to cure Female Diseases
such as Ovarian troubles, Inflammation
and liberation, Falling and Displace-
ment or bearing down feeling Irregular
tiles, Barrenness, Change Of Life. Leu.
corrhea, besides many weaknesses
springing from the above,like Headache
Bloating, Spinal weakness, Sleeplessnes.
Nervous debility, Pa.pitation of til,
h cart, DC. For sale by Druggists
Prices s1.00 and $3.50 per Bottle senc
o DR.. ]. B. Marchisi, Utica, N. Y. 70
pamphlet, free. For sale by FRED w
BRYAN, Druggist. 16yl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26

F.W. Bryan, Druggist, states that indi-
gestion prepares every one for disease,
but guarantees Acker's Dyspepsia Tab
lets to cure all forms Of indigestion. 6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26

F.W. Bryan, Druggist, will refund the
price paid if Acker's Blood Elixir does
not relieve any skin or blood disorder. A
new, but thoroughly tested discovery. 5
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26
THE BABIES IN THE CRADLE.

Babies are very little things, yet they
leave great gaps of loneliness behind
them when they die. Mothers, save
your little ones by giving them Parker
Tonic when they show signs of being
unwell. This famous remedy is so
pleasant that any infant will take it,
and it will soon quiet their aches and
pains.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-11-26

By the time the train reached Pitts
burg the bankers daughter and the
young wholesale jeweler were excel
lent friends. He is now pretty con-
slant visitor at the Argent residence,
where he and Blanche always find
plenty to say to each other in a rather
low voice, the subject of their tete-a-
tete being invariably the beauty of the
scenery in the vicinity of Horseshoe
bend.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-05-26
The New Hotel.

II the negotiations that are now
pending do not fall through we shall
very soon be able TO announce the for
nation of stock company 10 build q
magnificent hotel ON the Sleeper cor
ner. The matter is being quietly but
earnestly pushed by some of our lead
ing citizens, who have enlisted the
aid and active support Of number OF
stock growers, aud we are happy TO
say that there are nine chances OF sue
cess to one Of failure. The absence OF
certain parties, who it is known will
go into the scheme, but whose names
cannot be used without permission,
prevents the matter from being made
public in detail now. The lack OF
hotel accommodation has been a great
drawback to Miles City and the per-
lection OF this scheme will be a big
thing for the town.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-05-26
INSURANCE.
Prominent Companies Demand
Better Fire Protection Other
wise They May Withdraw.
Stock Growers Strike for a New
Hotel-They Want
Good One.
New Place of ofAmusement-New
Brick Corner, New Brew
cry, New Lively Sports.
The New Opera House.

The necessity Of having comfort.
able and well managed place OF
amusement that would be conven-
iently located for the troupes that
visit the city as well as for our resi-
dents, has long been apparent 10 our
business men and 1t is not surprising
that they have taken hold of the pro-
position for providing such a place of
amusement, with the vim and ear
nestness that insure success. In fact
the matter has progressed SO rapidly
that there Is not the slightest doubt OF
Its speedy consummation. The parties
who have come forward TO manage
the enterprise are mainly gentlemen
who understand the business thor
oughlv, who have been successful In
the same line heretofore and who
have the ability and know how to Use
II, to build up u business Of that kind
that cannot fail to make it a profitable
venture. A well managed place oI
amusement has much To do with the
growth and business of "a western city
and II Is peasant 10 see that we will
soon have a structure devoted tC
music and the drama that will he in
every way acceptable to our residents
and to our visiting friends.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-05-26
Probate Court.

Brisk business was the feature of
yesterday for Probate Judge Staehle
who had several matters before him
for attention. In the case of Dave
Heator who was before the court for
running game at Rosebud without
license, the defendant entered plea
Of guilty, and was fined ten dollars
and costs. Tbereupon the court re-
celved sos. 20 from Mr. Heator and he
departed. ...
Andrew J. Ferguson, who was ar
rested for stealing gun belonging to
Louis King on the night Of the fire,
was found guilty of petit larceny and
sentenced to sixty days in Jail and the
costs.
John Morgan answered to charge
of carrying concealed weapons, the
weapons consisting Of pair of brass
knuckles. He admitted having had
them but claimed he did not know
they came within the operation Of the
law. He was fined SO dollars and
costs and in default was remanded tC
jail. =.
A lively fight In Rhodes saloon be
tween Kelly aud Thomas, in which
Kelly was cut either by knife or by
falling upon piece Of broken glass al
he fell through window, resulted iu
the arrest Of Vernon b. Thomas on Q
charge of assault with a deadly
weapon, to which he pleaded no
guilty and was placed under bonds o
81 600 to appear tomorrow at 10 O'Clock
n. m, when the causes and incident
of this lively affair will propably b.
detailed to the court
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-05-26
Lave stock and Insurance.

VIM. Courtenay reported yesterday
the sale of 6G head Of western stock
cattle at S35 per head delivered here.
He also stated that j. w. Kinsley, Of
Helena, adjuster for the Lion, New
Orleans, Peoples, Teutohia, Allema.
MIA. and Washington insurance com
panies, was here and had already adj
justed and settled one Of the losses oi
the 2lst Of the Lion insurance com
pany, which he thought very quick
work. To an inquiry as to whether
any Of Mr.. Courtenay's companies
had ordered the cancellation of risks
here, he answered that he had no In
timation of anything Of that kind.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-05-26
yerdictInthe Keating Case.

Two days have been occupied in
taking the testimony at the post and
here before the coroner's jury AZ the
inquest as TO the death Of ]. ID. Keat-
ing, of company G, Fifth infantry,
whose death ON Saturday we an
nounced. The jury consisting of Chas.
Brown, John Shurlock, d. w. Ringer,
Joseph l.. Cox, John McGurk, and ID.
A. Bishop, found that the deceased
came to his death by sharp pointed
instrument supposed to be in the
hands of Louis Mayer or Nicholas
Ollie. =
Mayer and Ollie are under arrest
and Wilson, a friend Of Keating's who
was also stabbed in the same afiray on
Tongue river bridge, is SO far recover
ed as % be able TO be around town
again. The result Of the proceedings
arising from that terrible fight
whereby the life OF Heating was sacri-
feed will be watched with interest by
the public.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-05-26
Two oooa Indians.

A band Of marauding Indians was
discovered last week by two COW boys
ON the Big Dry about seventy miles
north Of here. The Indians were
running of Ave head Of horses belong
ing to one Of the Big dry cattle outfits.
The two COW boys followed them
when they showed light and hct
scrimmage resulted, In which two Of
the Indians were waited 20 the happy
hunting grounds and the ave horses
were recovered. The COW boys were
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-05-26

not only brave but prompt IN their
dealing with the Indian horse thieves
and a little more such medicine will
he wholesome TO the wandering Crows
or Sioux or Piegans whichever they
may be, that are frequently found
marauding on the ranges. II would
probably lessen the number of horses
that STRAY upon the Indian reser-
vations.n
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-05-26

FoRT KEooH, May "a, 1856

EOhA AhEOthf -
Editor YELLowsroSS JoUEsAL.
Sir-In my letter Of May the l6ih
which appeared In your paper L
would respectfully state that MT.
t;ahel was general manager and MIR.
White stage manager of the entertain
ment which was 10 be given at Miles
CITY on May the 18th. My letter OF
the 10th stated that Mr.. Gabel was not
general manager nor Mr.. White stage
manager; this | acknowledge TO be a
mistake on my part. Mr.. Gabel has
been our manager for years. We have
decided TO give an entertainment ut
Miles City as soon as time will permit
aud am sure that a satisfactory nro-
gramme will be played by the Schurz
Club Olympic Dramatic Society.
p. A. ScHLoER.
Secretary.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-05-26
Rosebud Items.

Special Correspondence.
ROSEBUD, May %, 1885.
Parties are still coming in from the
new gold field discovered short time
ago near the . X cattle ranch, about
eighty miles from here. Charles B.
Jef'rieF, a young and enterprising
stock grower from the upper Rosebud
valley, arrived here last night and re-
ports prospectors coming Ia from DIFF
ferent points with their gold pans and
pack OUTFITS who will prospect the
Little Wolf mountains for the next
two months, and perhaps will satisfy
the people as 10 the value Of the mines.
Among the parties that LEFT for the
new mines this morning were Ansteu
Heaton, Mat Samlie and @. Roland
and William Sallaron. all Of the Black
Hills. ..r..
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-05-26
Bids for Supplies.

Yesterday at noon Lieut.. Forbes
opened the bids for supplies for Fort
Keosh with the following results:
uAN-G=n tppg
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-05-26

A. A. Pickering, of Chicago, n mem
ber Of the well known Pickering 4
Lewis Cattle company, arrived here
Sunday morning.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-05-26

Mr. +. b. Weirick also bid the
the Custer grain as follows $50, 900 OF
oats, rs; 100, 900 pounds Of bran 81
and for 3s5. 600 pounds Of oats at Ellis,
$40 T. b. Burleigh bid on Custer
oats for / ,5S5, 900 pounds, S2.S2.
Advices from Fort Smelling received
yesterday afternoon report bids on
Keogh wood as follows: Wilson, s4.52;
Allen, 4.72; Paul Mccormick, S5.lSi
Allen, / 200 cords, S5,23. Asel Kyes
bid at Fort Smelling on the Keogh hay
at SliOO, which is the lowest bid on
that article.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-05-26

L. II. Brown, whose splendid herd
of thoroughbred Short Horns attract
ed so much attention ON their arrival
here last fall, has arrived IN the city
after n winters sciourning IN the
south. Reports from the herd refer
red TO above, show that the fine Ken
tucky stock has wintered well ON the
Hanging Woman. and. Mr.. Brown
is perfectly satisfied that hs, cattle
are In excellent condition. i' 'HII
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-05-26

DKEsBYTERIAN CHURCH. Corner Of Main
L street and Montana Ave. Services At IL q. m.
and 1850 D. M, Sabbath School at 10 q. m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday evenings at o'clock. All
cordially invited. Y. +. LIssELL, Pastor.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-05-26

Every Morning Except Monday.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-05-26
THEDAILY JOURNAL

The oReiai Paper of Custer County.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-05-26

TATHOLIC CHURCH, Main street, corner Of
~ Tenth. Services every Sunday. at 10 q. m.
REV. Z. W. J. LiNDEsMITH,
Chaplain, U. s. A.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-05-26
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

PIsCOPAL CHAPEL1-Palmer street. open for
- psLlie worship daily. except Saturday, at $3.50
:. M, 3.90 !. M. On lst sunday Of each month II
q. NJ. and 1:SO p. ~, other Sundays p. IN.
Sunday school ?. N. Sesta free.
WM. HORsFALL, Rector.
, 1885-05-02

subordination to her own. II former
times, as is well known, elaborate
schemes have been discussed at st.
Petersburg Tor The actual invasion Of
India, and, if we may judge from the
u~tterances of the Moscow press and
The fervid letters of certain Russian
generals, the same exalted ideas still
prevail in many military circles but
asSuredIy no such extravaganza has
been apparent in the careful plan Of
trans Caspian operations hitherto
adopted by The Russian Government,
which has, on the contrary, been Of
til" soherest and most practical cha
racter.
The end in view has been simply
to arrive by gradual accrelion Of
territory ut The frontier of India. II
pursuance Of this object Russia has
incurred expense, without amy lmm"-
diate prospect Of return, to N extent
which has filled economists with dis
may; fifty millions sterling, at least,
having been expended ny her in
Central Asia during the last twenty
five years. Native rights at the same
time have been me'cile~sIy trampled
on, aud, above all, diplomacy has
pushed lis privilege Of deception far
beyond the bounds hitherto recog,
missed rs legitimate; but success,
which condoncs all such irregularities,
has rewarded her efforts, and the
crisis has now arrived, almost sooner
than was expected.