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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

Henry HTrner, brewer OF Peru, H.,
was brought before Commissioner Ityne,
recently, on complaint of Collector Phelps,
Hnrner is charged with having made
fraudulent entries in the government books
relative TO the quantity of malt liquors man
ufactured at his brewery on Oct 4, May
10th, and June Goth After short eXami-
nation Hprner was held % the grand jury
in ST 600 bonds which lac furnished. The
oifense is very serious both as to fine and
imprisonment, aud in case the charge is
proven the brewery is liable to forfeiture.
John c. Campbell, of Streator, made a
flying visit to Washington, Friday OF last
week and called upon First Assistant Post
master General Stevenson to urge the Claim
of William Jones, Of Grand Ridge, La
Sale county, for the postmastership al that
place. Mr.. Jones is a wounded soldier,
who lost his arm at Mission Ridge" said
Campbell, "He was democrat before the
war, and was one OF the few democratic
soldiers who remained true to their princi-
pies at the the close He" At this point
Stevenson interrupted him with the re
mark: "Mr Jones is appointed" b." APP
pointed" exclaimed Mr.. Campbell,
" When?' This very moment. The
papers will be made out today" Mr.,
Campbell returned home greatly pleased
with his mission.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

When Gen Grant made his trip through
New England the summer after the close
of the war, 1t was soon seen that the stories
of his recticence had preceded him. The
trip was the first of those grand ovations
with which he was always greeted by the
people through whose communities he
travelled. The train stopped for Il few min
utes at small town In Maine, and the peo-
pie, as usual, took the opportunity of eX-
tending a greeting and delivering their
words of welcome. As the General stood
In the doorway OF the rear car, a tall, gaunt,
looking woman elbowed her way through
the crowd till she got near the platform,
Here she stopped and put on a par of
spectacles with glassesln them that looked
about as big as the lenses in large teles.
copes, and taking good look at the Gener,
al, said, gasping for breath AS she spoke,
" Well, I've come down hyere arunnin'
right on the clean JUMP, nigh on TO few
mile, Just to cit look at the man that lets
the women do all the talkin' ,"-lI9p@ls
for Septenber
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

Fitzgoober In the past few weeks has
developed quite a talent for writing shor,
humors paragraphs. OF this trait he is very
proud and never loses an opportunity foI
letting the citizens of Atlanta know 1t. The
other day he approacheda crowd of gentle.
men on corner and soon turned the CONVEX
sation to his brilliant efforts.
Say he said to Plunkett, have you
read my last bit of humor"
II hope So" sadly unused Plunkett, turn
ing softly away, leaving FitzgoOber alone
wondering whether he had been insulted
or not.-Atlantd Constitution.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

He stopped on the corner, gazed into the
sky, scratched his chin and pulled his whis
kers Then he fumbled In his vest pockets
wrinkled his brows, pursed up his lips
scratched his head and blew his nose with
manner more deliberate than the collec
ton of bad debt Anon he opened his
mouth, tugged at his lower lip, muttered tC
himself, and fixed his eyes on the chimney
tops In vacant, stony stare that soon col
lected crowd that blockaded the sidewalk
He was married man, trying 10 think wha
his wife had told him to be sure to get
Chicago Ledger
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22
Not "a single Gray Hair.

"You may laugh and think me vain
thing" writes Mrs. J. K. c., of San Fran.
cisco, to a friend in this city, ".but i have
not gray hair in my head, and yet (sad 10
say | am fifty and a day. Recently my
hair was not only quite gray but quite Thin
too. Parker's Hair Balsam--made in New
York, | think-did wonders for me. Try
II If YOU have occasion 1t really does
what say and restores the color also. y
Not dye, not greasy, highly perfumed.
Only reliable SOC. dressing. ........ ....
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

"Im afraid | shall have to be taken to
the hospital or TO the poorhouse I've been
sick so long that my husband, good and
kind as he is, can't stand the worry and eX.
pense much longer" No, you won't, dear
wife and mother. See what Parker's tonic
will do for you. Plenty of women as badly
off as you are, have been rescued almost
from the grave by it. 1t will build you up,
curing all ailments Of the stomach, liver
and kidneys, and Is simple, pleasant and
safe ....f
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

Sheridan independents. ave heard a
young man say not long ago THAT when he
attended church in Sheridan, he invariably
had his whips stolen, and for that reason
he had ceased to go. We supposed this
business of sneaking' whips from unsus
pectng worshipers had played out in our
village, but if it is continued the church
management should look into the matter,
and either take measures to prevent il, or
provide place inside for the safe keeping
of such articles" Would it be safe to even
place them inside o.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22
NICHOLSON q GENTLEMAN.

NJ ASTER'S SALE.-STATE OF ILLINOIS, La SALE
wi COUNTY SIS. Ia sue tOHHtG circuit C0Wt.
In the matter OF Cyrus II, Mctorinick and Leander
j. MCCOrmink V. j. 3 Buck, John Currier and Eliza
Currer-Og BjH 10 FO,eriose N0rtJugp
Pubiic notice Is hereby gwen, that IN pursuance OF
decrcta order entered IN the above entitled case IN
George W W Blake Master In thanccry for snld court,
Tuesday ,thc eighth day of september w t5 al Two
o'clock in the afternoon Of said day. shall sell az public
auction te highest and best bidder. for cash. at the
south door of the Connty Court House, in OTTAWA, IN
said county the following described real estate situate
in the county Of La Sale and state Of Illinois, 10 wit
The half Cv4) of the southeast iiuarer SEQ ~
section fifteen rs also lot three - IN the northwest
quarter tns V of section twtn Sc, On 20, all in Town
shin thlrysN So range three east OF the third prnci'
al meridian together with all and slp sar the tene-
inents and Entertainments thertuntu BELONGING;
~ m p'.N vi f,l' GEO ". WI BLAKE,
August stl A. u 1855. Master In ChanCery,
J RICRoLsoS Il tIENfbBM M CJinpltssolititor'. b
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22
An Important Discovery.

The most important discovery Is that whlch
brinps the most good To the greatest number.
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds will preserve the health
and save life, and is a priceless boon to the
afflicted. Not only does 1t positively cure Con
sumption, but Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis
Asthma, Hoarscncss, and all affections Of the
Throat, Chest and Lungs yield at once to It's
wonderful curative powers/,l If you, douoi
this, get trial bottle free at Lutz u Briggs
Drug Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

ArOrICE,.--ESrATR OF HENRY BRUMBsCH-
N DEC'p-Nutice is hereby given that the under
signei Administrator Of the Estate Of Henry BrIm'
bach late of the county of La sale and state OF ILLINOIS,
deceased will apfear before thes Probate Oiurt INF said
county on the third Monday being the 18th day. OF
October Ss5. ~ the Prostate Court Room IN Ottawa,
claims or demands against said estate are nofedt at
tend and present the same in writing for adjustment
ELTON BRUMBACH'
augI5-6y e ItI o.. e, Ia Administrator
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

The Burlington Hdsokeye is authority for
the statement that nothing makes girl so
happy as TO be able 10 read another girls
letters. A girl couldn't be girl and not
read all her letters to some other sweet
creatures any more than boy can so to
the river and not 20 swimming.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

The Joliet council has passed an ordi-
nance prohibiting habitual drunkards from
entering any place Shse Intoxicating iiq,
uoors are sold, under the penalty of being
arrested and fined just the same as though
they were intoxicated, -, 5s
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

is considerable laxity OF morals among our
young people. We have information which
we consider reliable, that the practice OF at
least one physician in Streator is confined
almost exclusively to producing abortions,
and only last week one Of his victims came
very nearly joining the Silent majority.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

Streator Monitor: Our "sports" lacked
not for entertainment Sunday. Before the
day had dawned several wagon loads OF
them were on the road for Peru, where a
game of ball was played, resulting in favor
of the home club. 1t was agreed, so we are
informed, among the Streator club to make
no attempt to win the game, and as con-
sequence Streator parties came home
with full pocketbooks. Large crowds went
from Tonlca, Lostant, etc. all anxious to put
up on Streator. Considerable drinking was
INDUCED In by everybody except Streator
boys, whose temperance proclivites are
we'll know when out on an occasion like
this
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

Many bodily ills result from habitual
constipation, and fine constitution may be
broken and ruined by simple neglect
There Is no medicine equal to Ayers Pills
to correct the evil and restore the organs to
natural, healthy and regular action.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

streator 7fmts.. A few evenings since a
drummer was caught disobeying one of
the commandments In Riverside. cemetery.
Two young men with pure, motives made
the discovery. The drummer drew his 80
caltrre and ASSUMED war.like attitude,
dire vengeance on the twain if
they exposed him. ...,,...f
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

Freight trains carrying passengers leave Ottawa
follows: For Earl. 40 Pm; for Aurora. 100. ~
for Streator, Is A. n. sos p, ~, and lO6 A. NJ
Morning train makes close connection Al Aurora 10
al points east and west, .. 10
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars, B. O. Drawis,
Room cars Horizons Reclining Chair Cars. and the
B. & O. Pa Dining Cars. by this route Al tHforrs
lion about OF fare. sleeping ear accommodation
and time tables wi he chearfuy given bv sppyiaR u
. PERC1FAL LOWELL,
General Passenger Agent. Chicago
THos. j. toTTKR. - -
General Manager. Chicago GEO +. ROE,
% .4F o., % 3, Agent ~ ottawa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22
leQ9l.
HENRY QUINN

attorney at Lar.
MASTERS SALE sTATEORILLINolS,L SALE
wi COuNTY-ss. La Safe county circuit tOtUt.
In the matter of Jane Smell vs. Ellen j. SMELL John.
ME Smell, Willie Smell, Ellen J. Smell adminstratrN
of the estate of Philip Smell. deceased Harmon W. Hg
by and the North Western Mutual Life Insurance Com.
pany on BiR u FOrecIOse N0rtgdgs. 90 49, ''
Public notice is hereby gwen that IN pursuance of
said count, on the third day of August X D. 1885,
|, Geo W. W. Blake Master Chancery forsald court
on Tuesday, the FIRST day September A. 1885, at two
O'Clock IN Tie afternoon Of said day shal SELF at public
auction 10 the highest aud best bidder, for cash At the
county, the following described real estate, subject TO
the lien held Ny the North Western Mutual Life Insnr
ance Company situate nte county Of LaSae and state
OF Illinois, To Wit The east half OF the west half of sec
ton twenty seven, thrty-three north, range two
east OF the thru principal meridian containing one
hundred and sixty acres more or less together with
all and singular the tcnanents and Embellishments
hereuntO belonging GEO. W. W. BLAKE,
I'd, I'D. al 49, e.. Master in Chancery.
August 9Th. A., D. 1885.
HENRY GUM, Sol'r for Conlplts, args-iw
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22
Thick as leaves In Vallambrosa." Il

"Thick as leaves in Vallambrosa." This
phrase was no doubt first applied to the
testimonials OF Mishler's Herb Bitters, for
they really seem countless. F. Hoffman,
Of Circleville, Ohio, sends along his contri-
button: "This is to certify that | have
had the dumb ague, and by using one bot
tie of Mishler's Herb Bitters complete
cure has been effected"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

Streator Free Press: There seems to be
an epidemic of crime in Steator, Burglar
les are of very frequent occurrence, there
have been several cases Of assaults by foot.
pads, and while there are no established
houses of Ill fame II is notable fact there
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

A religious sect In the east believe that
the absence of God from the body Is the
cause of all disease and that disease can be
cured by contact with the well who have
the divine influence. 1t Is said to number
among Its votaries people Of prominence
and some whose names Me famili;r as
household words
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22
August 9Th. y. 1885.
HENRY GUM, Sol'r for Complts,

NOTICE,.-E sTsT'g or SUSANNA SHERMAN DEC
~ Notice is hereby given, that the Undersigned En-.
ecutor OF the last will and testament OF Susanna Ser
man. late of the county of Ia Sale and state of Illinois,
deceased will appear before the Probate Court OF said
county on the third Monday (beng the 2si day Of Sep,
TENDER 1885 AZ the Probate Court Room In Ottawa, In
said county When and where all persons having claims
demands against said estate are Notified 10 attend
and present the same u writing for adjustment.
Dated this ;th day OF August \. u. 1885.
g. rIOSEPH ~. DICKSON. ..
augs-3w Executor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

Big Soap, John Winters horse, had an
ankle sprained at the La Sale races and
could not trot in the free for-all last week,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

Trough on Rats"
Clears out rats, nice tuacies fies, ants, bedbugs
Heart Pains. ,o-
Palp!tation Drnpsical Swelings Dizziness. lndiges
hon. Headache Sltcplessncss cured by wells Health
Trough on Corhs.."' cd.
Ask for Wells Rough on Corns" l5c. Quick com
pctc cure. Hard or soft corns warts, DunOhs
Paiba,"
Quick complete cure all Kidney Bladder and Crn
AIRY Diseases, scadng Irritation, Stone. Gravel, Catarrl
Of the Bidder. 81, Druggists.
Bed-Bugs, Flies.
Flies reaches ants. bed,hugs rats, mice, eophers
chlpmunks, cleared out by Rough ON Rats l5c.
Thin People.
wells Health Remover" restores health and yiger
cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual Debility. s.
...,. Rough, on Pain" ......
Cures cholera collie cramps. diarrhpa, aches, pains
sprans, headache. neuralgia rheumatism NC IRougf
on Pain Plasters, l5c . e., ,...Y,
If You are falling, broken worn utshd nervous, Use
wells Health Renewcr' Il, Druggists.
Life Preserver. &C.,
If Won are losing your grip on life try wells Health
Remover" Goes direct to weak spots. , , ..l
...... Rough on Piles"
Cures Piles or Ilem0rrllQids Itching, ProtrudIng
bleeding. Internal or other. Internal and External
Remedo in each package sure cure, 5oc. Druggists
Pretty Women.
Ladies who would retain freshness and ylvaciy, don't
fail TO Try Wells Health Remover" DO. 80 .....
"ROugh on Itch"
Rough on Itch cures humors, eruptlons, ringworn,
letter, salt rhcu,i, frosted feet, chlblan. d..
"Rough on Catarrh.'
Corrrcs Offensive odars nj once. Complete, cure Of
worst chronic cases also hnequalcd as gargle for Dph
thcIia Sore THROAT, Foul lsreath. SOC. .F .
The Hope of the Nation. I....
Children, slow in development puny, scrawny and
delicate, use wv els Health lsenewcr." 'I' .'.
&C. Catarr!i of the Bladder.
Singing irritation. Inflammation, all Kidney and
Urinary complaints cured by "Buchii.Paiba." 81
'. '"Water Bugs, ROaclies." ''
"Rough on Rats" clears rnem out also Beetles. Ants.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

Where | have used Tongaline in cases
of neuralgia It has worked very satisfactor-
lily so far r. w. Brady, M. d., Honesdale,
pa Do g.. .... a.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22
worth Thinking About.

When yomheam Is poor and you are sgf
ft,fnq from general debility, get a bottle Of
NICHOLS, BARK AND IRON, it will
helpyou. Il L.Ll.:G- - !ou
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

AS If by magic ones pains vanish If he
be sufferer from rheumatism or neuralgia
and applies st. Jacobs Oil, the pain.ban-
Usher.
For Coughs and Colds Red Star Cough
Cure Is II safe, pleasant, sure remedy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

Use Dr. Ca,pAaters Cglcul. Reso,rent and
you need not fear death from Brayhfs DIS
fHSg.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, H., says
"Ilaving received 50 much benefit from Elcc-
trio Bittcrs, feel 1t my duty to lei suffering
humanity know it, Having had running
sore on my leg for eight years, my doctors
told me ! would have TO have the bone
scrapcd or the leg amputated. fused instead
three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven
boxes of Bucklcn's Arnica Salye, and my leg
is now sound and we'll" Electric Bitters are
sold at 50 cents bottle and Bucklcn's Arnica
Salyc at % cents per box, by hut y Briggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

When Baby sick, gave her CASTORlA,
When she was n Child she cried for CASTORlA,
When she hrtnina Mas she clu..g to CASTORIA,
When She had Children, she gave them CAST0RLA
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22
Chicago, Alton & St. Louis Railroad

Lightning Express, Denver Express, and Kansas City
md ST Louis Express trains run daily; Express Mail
and Jonot (AccOm,s odatioh run daily except Sunday
Kansas City and 81. Louis Express going south runs
louis has free chair cars and evening train through
''0 " JAY W. ADAMS.
Ticket Agent c. Il \. Railroad.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

good short stories, by writer's Ike Miss An
ma Leach, Mrs. Jessie Benton Fremont,
Edward Collins, &c. Mr. Van Phon Lees
Chinese paper for the month relates to
" Chinese Stories and Story Tellers." NOT
ably fine chapters of the serial stories are
given and a paper by Mr.. Brooks details
important historical events OF Old New
York. There are dozen of new poems
and the illustrations throughout are abun'
dant and of the highest order. SO a year.
d. Lothrop & Co., Boston.
THE SCANDINAVIAN for August opens
with an excellent resume of events in
Scandinavia for the preceding month I'M
der the title of From Home" followed by
"Reminiscences of "Cloister Days" In the
old country, by Rev. Erik l.. Peterson, and
Sarah Corning Paoli comes next with An
Echo from the Homeland" But the p'ece
de resistance of the number is delightful
little play, in two acts, by the great Morse
writer Bjornstjerne Bjornson. ~ year
F. ii. B. Mcdowell, Managing Editor,
Chicago.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

Two charters are held in Streator for a
street Car line. 1t is probable another will
have to be obtained, however, before we
get street cars. Such a scheme might be a
paying one, and the attention of capitalists
is directed to ii once more.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22
Worth Thinking About.

When yor heatth is poor and gen are sW:
fe,1ng from general debility, get a bottle of
NICHOLS BARK AND IRON, 1t will
help YOU
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

Isn't it little strange that the Repub'
licans have forgotten all about Gov Wise,
of Virginia, hanging old John Brown at
Harper's Ferry, and are now shouting them
selves hoarse over Gov Wise's son.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-08-22

-
GRANTS BRAvERY.--The Hon. f. n.
Worthington, who delivered the Grafton on
the occasion of the Grant funeral obsequies
at Peoria on the 9Th inst, in the course OF a
mastery address, instanced the following as
among the most shining examples of Grants
great bravery:
He had not only the courage of the sol
der in time of danger, but he had the mora
courage Of an honest man at all times,
He was fearless and outspoken. He had
the courage Of his convictions. What he
thought he said, without regard to the con.
sequences. He approved the findings and
sentence of the court martial In the Fitz-
John Porter case. Years afterwards, under
the light of more evidence he reinvestigat-
ed the case, and came to the conclusion
that his first judgment was wrong, and
that Porter was innocent of the charges
upon which he was tried and convicted.
A weak man, believing he had made mis-
take, would have hesitated, explained and
equvocated A moral coward would never
have acknowledged his mistake. For IA man
of Grants fearless honesty of character there
was but one course. He published to the
world over his own hand, his change of
opinion, and as if to add emphasis to it,
avowed that he would maintain Porters
innocence let the consequences be what
they might,
When the authorities at Washington were
disposed to set aside or narrow the terms
of parole, and to hold in CONTINENT some
who had surrendered with Lee, Grant did
not hesitate to characterize such action rs
bad faith, and to assert his right as gen
eral 10 deal with his captives, and to insist
that the terms of capitulation should be
exactly and literally complied with. When
the wife of General Clay came to him and
reported that in violation of the terms of
surrender her husband was not allowed his
parole, but was confined in military pris-
on, Grant, as general of the army, at once
ordered his release.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-01-07

The hand grenades continue to
do good work. Yesterdays Enter
prise says:
At Z o'clock last evening an alarm
was sounded which brought out the
Fire Department. The fire proved
to be in the residence of P. II. Nc
Cluse, No. 128 Carson street, The
FIRE was caused by a defective chin
ney, and way between the ceiling
and the roof. Parties were soon
on the spot from the Ophir mine.
They threw in upon the FIRE hand
grenade, which 80 nearly extin-
guished it that the iremen did not
think in best to to put stream in
to the building, but finish up the
work with buckets. The damage
by the fire did not amount to more
than $40
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-01-07

Exhibition visitors to New Or
leans are astonished, on disembark-
ing from a steamer, to find that
the sewers are open streams of wa
ter at the sides of the streets, and
running away from the river in
stead of toward it !; to see wells
built up from the ground, not dug
into it, and to learn that the ceme-
teries are veritable " cities of the
dead the tombs being little houses
with gables and roofs, and arranged
in avenues and and squares
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-01-07
THE LEGlTLATRvF REPORT

In its report of the Legislative
proceedings, the APPEAL will not
lumber up the proceedings with
unnecessary rubbish. When bill
is introduced note will be made
of the fact, the report Of the com
mittee in whose keeping the bi !
has been placed, and its final pas
sage or defeat. The other stages
through which the bill passes be-
fore it becomes law, unless the bill
is an important one, is of no inter-
est to the public, or anybody else
except the author of the bill, and
he ought to keep posted by being
there.