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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-15
Quarterly Payment of Pensions.

The quarterly payment of United
States pensions was due September 4th.
On that day about one hundred pen
sioners executed their vouchers at T.
J. Dcavitt's office, Montpelier, to be
forwarded to the pension agent at Con-
cord, n. H., where Vermont pension
ers are paid. The amount of pension
received by pensioners residing in
Montpelier is about $1,000 each quar-
ter, or $4,000 year. 1t is generally
paid to poor persons dependent upon it
for support, and it keeps old veterans
out of the poor-house. Only two or
three pensioners on account of the war
of 1912 are residing in Montpelier, and
they are widows of soldiers. One SOL
der who executed his pension voucher
here for the first time on the 4th in
slant deserted from the Russian army
and came to this country to enlist in
the early part of the rebellion, and
served in New Hampshire regiment.
On his right arm is a mark and his
name that was placed there when he
entered the Russian army, by which he
could be identified if caught. He has
no relatives in this country, and goes
from one place to another, without re-
naming anywhere long at time. He
carries with him his effects. His pen
sion supports him, and while in Mont
pelier he deposited $50 in the savings
bank TO provide for his care in case of
sickness.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-15
General Stanley.

" always had a grievance against
Stanley" said a west slider. /" He al
ways marched us at gallop, as it WERE
But we got even with him on one oc-
casion. Early in June, 1865, the Fourth
Corps landed at Camp Chalmette, seven
miles below New Orleans, on Jackson's
old battle-ground. No provisions hav-
ing been made for fuel, convenient
board fence was pressed into the serv-
ice. General Stanley was very angry
when he learned of it and ordered de-
tail from each offending regiment,
armed the men with axes and sent
them back into the Lake Ponchartrain
swamps with orders to cut and fetch to
camp enough timber to replace the
destroyed fence. The boys had terrible
luck with their axes that day. BY the
middle of the afternoon every helve
was broken or the head had been lost
in the mire of the swamps. The Chal-
mette fence was never rebuilt-at least
not by the Fourth Corps" "That re-
minds me-" said the war correspondent,
of an occurrence at Nashville that
gave Stanley great pleasure. After the
battle of Franklin, which was fought
November Both, 1864, General Hood
invested Nashville, much as Sherman
had, many months previous, invested
Atlanta. That is to say, the lines of
investment were semi-circular and par
allel, the distance between them being
from one to three miles, according to
the confirmation of the ground. One
bright morning in December, before
the days of fog and ice, cavalcade of
confederate officers, in gay uniforms
and accompanied by a band, rode
jauntily out in front of the intrench-
ments along the Granny White pike,
and, taking a conspicuous position
overlooking the valley between the two
lines, were apparently enjoying them
selves, the band meanwhile playing,
Who's Been Here Since I've Been
Gomez They made splendid target
and the temptation was too strong for
an officer of the Sixth Ohio Battery.
Carefully training section of his guns
on the picknickers, he gave the order
to fire. Boom! boom When the re-
verbrations died away and the smoke
lifted, the music had ceased and con-
federate officers, orderles and mu-
sicians could be seen scampering in all
directions for cover. The pale smoke
laziy rising from the exploded shells
on the exact spot where they had been
jubilating but few moments before
told the tory."-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-15
Questions Answered.

J. p, VERGENNEs.-A reissue of
pension certificate is made to correct
any error which may have occurred in
the original certificate or to provide for
changes, such as to include an addi-
tional disability, or to change the rank
of the pensioner, etc.
T. n. D., BARRE.-You are not en-
titled to increase of pension under the
recent act of congress increasing pen
sions for loss of limbs. The limb must
be amputated or the disability confined
to the limb, and as great as that caused
by loss of the limb, to be entitled to the
benefit of that act.
S. D., NEwBURY.-If a pensioner
dies leaving money or property, the re-
suit of the pension, ii will descend to
his or her heirs the same as other prop
erty. If wife dies without issue her
husband will be entitled to her entire
estate, if it does not exceed $1,000. If
it exceeds that sum the husband will
be entitled to $4,000 and one-half of
the remainder. If the husband dies
leaving no children surviving his widow
is entitled to $4,000 and one-half the
remainder of his estate.
A SOLDIER, FAIRLEE.-When Gen
eral Dudley was commissioner of pen
sions appeals from his action to the
secretary of the interior in pension
cases had to be taken within one year.
We are not aware of the present COM
missioner of pensions fixing any limit
to the time for taking appeals. The
only way to determine whether an APP
peal would be considered in the case
you mention, which has run about five
years, is to send it to the secretary of
the interior for his consideration.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-15

1t cost her pang of heartfelt anguish
and many tears when stern, unavoid-
able necessity compelled her to part
with the necklace, which was purchased
by the King of Bavaria for life annuity
of 1900 francs. Two years afterwards
Queen Hortense died, and thus dia-
mond necklace worth 100000 francs
was purchased for 5000 francs.
Napoleon Ill, it was once said, made
efforts to recover the necklace, but
whether he did so or not is at present
more than the writer can tell.-Selected.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-15
Gbe Soloiers' Budget.
Pensions Granted.

To George G. Archer, Fair Haven,
50 month and S493 arrears; Gilmore
Parmenter, Calais, Sl2 month and
S2,125 arrears ; James II. Randall,
North Derby, S4 month and 1925
arrears; Sarah Richardson, West Ran
dolph, S12 month and 1912 arrears
Alma r. Seaver, Moretown, $14 a
month and $3.50 arrears; John S. Tenn
pleton, Washoo, Neb., formerly of
Worcester, reissue for 50 month
and $3.50 arrears; Charles +. Russell,
Northfield, an increase from 80 to "a a
month and $40 arrears.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-15
Seletteo Storp.
Out of Sight of Land.

We are at sea, at sea, at sea,
Still floating onward dreamily,
The isles and capes fall far behind,
Blown backward by the salty wind.
The sky her sapphire chalice turns
Upon the deep, which CLEANS and burns
With sunlight in the midst we ride,
A fleck upon the sheeny tide.
Millions of sparkles leap and dance
Above the binding, blue expansei
And on the round horizonrim
The ghosts of vessels dawn and dim.
Beneath our Bonded glances break
The splendors of the restless wake
We watch the iris.shedding wheel;
We hear the swift, melodous keel,
And wonder when with placid eye
Some strange sea-inonarch plunges by
Between his marshaled waves, that smile,
And dotf the white-plumed caps the while.
We are at sea, at sea, at sea,
Still floating onward dreamiy.
what is this marvel that is wrought
Within our silent haunts of thought?
We hail no ships of roseate shells;
We catch no mermaid's bridal bells;
No sirens song with yearning stirs
The souls of drifting mariners.
The world, alas hath waxed too wise
To trust her cradle lullabies.
And nevermore her feet may stand
In moonlight glades of fairyland
Yet on the main whose gray heart beat
Beneath the Misunderstanding fleet
That bore Columbus, meath the sun
That shone on bulded Babylon,
Ourselves unto ourselves grow strange,
Made conscious of our mortal change.
We are the dream, and only we,
'Twixt the enduring sky and sea.
katharine Lee Rat
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-15
advertisements.
sye6etin955 oh H s1Ssst

Make the blood pure and you drive sickness away
Neglect to do and you must suffer with disease In
the Summer heat, when your physical powers are
exhausted and your mental faculties incapable of effort
Ncgetine VIII give life to the boodless invalid and
impart yigor and strength to the worn body and
mind. Take It while on your vacation and thus
secure health and pleasure But if you are unable TO
get respite from labor, by all means use Vegetne and
you will greatly lessen the danger from Epidemics
and Fevers. Vcgcne possesses in Its combination Of
roots, barks and herbs the very elements in which the
diseased blood is deficient It the Of and
thus cures Blood Humors and Skin Diseases,
and as a tonic in Nervons Debility Il has no equal.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-15
For Sale.

piece of land of from the west side of the Will
ard Cutler farm In East Montpelier, eghtyseven by
thirty one rods, e-half wood land. Also thirty
seven acres off the east side of said farm part wood
between the roads leading from Montpelier to
Calais and the old Center Of Montpelier, both
watered, and only one and a half miles from Mont
pelier. TRUMAN G. KELTON, Administrator.
East Montpelier, VT, July 81, 1886.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-15
Sketch of a Soldier Who Had Almost
as Many Lives as n Cat.

We had in our company slab-sided,
long-legged chap named Aaron Smith.
His face wore a constant look of sec
ond mourning, and his voice was
enough to remind the most careless
nearer of gravestones and weeping will
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-15

DECLINE of man or woman, prema-
turely induced by excuses or bad prac-
tees, speedily and radically cured.
Book Qllustrated), ten cents in stamps.
Consultation free. Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-15

81 HAVE no Appetite" complain
many sufferers. Hoods Sarsaparilla
gives an appetite and enables the
stomach to perform its duty.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-15

AN Irish recruit was asked by his
officer: " What's your height?" to
which Pat replied; " Five feet ten or
ten feet five-I am not sure which"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18
THE MUTUAL BENEFfT Lice IN
sURANCE COMPANY FURNISH
Es INSURANCE AT COST.
No stockholders-AII Profts Divided
Among Policy Holders.

II is conspicuous for Economical Manage
ment, Large Dividends, Liberality of its Pol
cy Contract, and Fair-dealing with It's Mem
bers. No policy can be forfeited after the
second year, so long as any value remains TO
continue the insurance. The full reserve value
of lapsed policy is applied to keeping the
insurance in force; or, If preferred, TO the
purchase Of apaid-up policy at the Company's
regular published rates.
After the third year, policies are incontest-
able except as against intentional fraud, and.
all restrictions upon travel and occupation
are removed.
Cash loans are made up to one-half Of the
reserve value of Its policies, when satisfactory
assignments can be made as collateral secur-
ity; and the Company's practice as to the
purchase Of policies for cash values has al
ways been very liberal.
When the policy is for 81, 900, or more, prs->
miums may be settled ON the 80 per cent loan
plan (see page 81, except in CASE of Pay
ment policies and Endownments for less than
20 years, and Semi Annual and Quarterly
Premiums of 5000 or less.
Losses are paid Immediately o1eompletion
and approval of proof; and is 3ll essential
features policy in the Mutual Benefit Life
Insurance Company offers advsntages equal
If not superior TO those Of any ot|ier company.
E.R. COWDHGCK, Agent.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

8 Instead Of kicking around and going to law
about Bohemian cats notes, Wood county
farmers who were caughthave generally paid
up, and thus saved the expense Of the lawing.
It makes no difference how many suits may
be de sided against the swindlers in lower
courts, If carried up, the oats men alwayswin,
for the catch in the gameis the fact that alb
solutely good and negotiable notes are OBJ
tanned without any conditions whatever ap-
pearing on their face. Put the bond that
they give in the note, and not one could be
collected unless the provisions wero complied
with, but with the note and bond on two sep
arate pieces Of paper, the note is good If the
person giving it is good, and the bonds good
II the person who gives that i good. This ID
all there is In it, Wood Co. Dem. .s
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

A New Dry Goods House in Toledo.
Mr.. A.S. Cohen who is favorably known in
Toledo and this vicinity as gentleman of
rare and exquisite taste in selecting fine
silks, dress goods, ETC., and who has made
dry goods study all his life, has leased the
spacious building lately occupied by Messrs.
Anderson Bros, III and 1l9 Summit street
and is now busy remoddeling the store, and
well open on or about March Goth, with an
entire new stock Of dry goods. Ladies visit
ing Toledo are cordially invited to callat Mr..
Cohen's establishment, where theywill find
the newest and most desirable goods. Mr..
Cohen's reputation as an honest and fair
dealer, has been established for many years.
People trading at his store can rely On get
ting their goods as represented, and at bot
tom prices.
When in Toledo don't fail TO call atthe new
dry goods store, lit and 119 Summit street.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18
Window Shades.

Window Shades. ", assss
Custom seems to compel about everybody
to have some kind Of shades to their win
dows. The trouble has been for many years
to getsome kind Of material which will look
well and at the same time mot cost much
more than paper. This has been accomplish
ed at last, and now you can buy at Saur's
Drug and Book Store at q slight advance
over paper, the most beautiful cloth shades,
which will last years, even in rooms which
are used all the time. You can buy them Of
any size you wish BY the yard or in patterns
mounted on spring or string rollers, ready
made to put up and use. The stock also in
cludes new Line Of shades whichsre very
beautiful and attractive and any one who
once sees them can hardly fail to buy, even
If they think at first that they don't need any
for while yet, they find them 90 much
cheaper than what they expected that they
are surprised and usually invest in . few be-
fore leaving town.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

Donot for q moment let yonr confidence
betray You into supposing yourself incapa-
ble Of mistake. It Is indeed a serious
blunder to refuse to take Dr. Bulls Cough
syrup when YOU even suspect YOU have 4
cold.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18
Ho for California.

Ho for California.
Now is the time to visit California. You
can purchase ticket from Napoleon to San
Francisco, Sacramento or Los Angeles and
return for $ss 40. These tickets are first
class and good going 90 days from date Of
sale, and are limited to return 80 days from
date of sale. Tickets one way to above points
first class as 4b, second class and emigrant
$32 40. For particulars, call ON or address.
J. X. WrrHxRs. Agt. W. st. L. &P.
Napoleon, Ohio.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

AZ I:So Monday morning the citizens of
Toledo were awakened BY the shock Of .
terrible explosion which proved to be that
Of an oil tank In the Iinseed oil works, locat-
"a On ths Middle Ground. Tho mills are !
total wreck, the effects Of the explosion and
me-. The loss il about e12S.OOO.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18
NERVOUS. Debilitated d Men

You are allowed ~ trial ~ thirty day. ofi
the use of Dr. Dyes Celehrated V0ltai0 Belt,S
with Electric 6uspensory Appliances, for the
Debility, Loss of Vitality and Manhoods and
al kirdred troubles. Also, for many other
diseaaes. Complete restoration 70 health,
yiror and manhood guaranteed. No risk ~
incurred. Illustrated pamph phlet With full IN
formation, terms, ETC.,, mailed free, by ad-
DRESSING Voltaic Belt CO., Marshall, Mich.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

uD@- Excelsior Blueing. Is the best
and the cheapest, for sale in the city. A
ten cent package will make 2 quarts Of
the best blueing. 1t is warranted to give
satisfaction or money will be refunded.
CARY.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

You will need oyercoats vet, for winter i
not near over. You can ~ them At tie
Eagle Clothing House 81 Ham y MrrzR IL
low prices. IA tact now isthe lime to lay
in al cvercoat for The balance Of the winter
ana The Snsxt cold season. You win savs
money BY buying an overcoat now. 81
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18
I,etter List \

Letters remaining uncalled for at the Ma
poleon, Ohio, Post Once, for the week end
ing Mar. 10th, 1886. 2.s
William Turpenter, Mr.. Jake Miller, ".
Hicks, MI. James Feifer, MI. Fred BRAHMS,
Deitrick Rostleman, Mrs. 8. Bengers.
Persons calling for letters win please say
they are advertised, and give the date. n
Ss \, y III s, d. HAAo, RI! M.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

Coysr seed u scarce and high, and farmers
who have to purchase il this spring will find
IL severe strain upon their funds. As .
rule 1t would be better for farmers who do
not False thsir own clover seed 70 Nv in their
supfl5 In the fall II will always pay.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

rssns About our o~a and Other

If1srua Ahoul Our Own and 0fh<r
People.
s' .' '',' ''
Andi'or hvsrs v''''eo Columbus on Tues
my
neeofosf Daron ~ On tne sek MS ms
~ -tl
M Geo. d. kohrs y IN New York buying
'o
Dr. siers' OF hnerty' was IN the city
Tuesday.
N. II. Hartman, Secretary OF the fair, is on
fne see list
Miss Katie Wilson Il home from visit In
Youngstown
Marx Buchele left Monday for Ada, Ohio,
10 attend school.
/ Goto Sifordis parlors for an easy shave.
He Is the boss barber. IT,
Mis. Marie Adams has ratu,ned s,om bs,
.t.v In so,,tb c.,oI;pa-
Miss Won Blockman. of Fo.tor;a Il /. guest
M the home Of !. q. saur
~
80 - -, srss s'' w.
r..,.s... !. a.. ~.
~ .s w-s-.ss' ). - -. ~ ''pio' - ''''
- ~
Messrs. =. a. beiinarz ana a. a. Morgan,
mss may humphrey was guest OF mrs.
onas' " sannoesen' IN ioledo' iast week.
Mrs.A. Z. Mann returned ON Saturday
from weeks visit to sister in La Fayette,
ino.
Mr.. D. Wilson, of the firm Of d. a. j. Will
son, leaves for New York the first Of next
week.
Peter Kunz. of Toledo, writes his father to
"score another; it's girl, and all doing
WE'LL"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18
Attention Victims.

Attention Victims.
All members of the Farmers Mutual Pro-
lection Society are assessed per cent. of
their obligation, and are hereby requested to
pay the same at any time between now and
our next meeting, which is to be held March
9th, 1886.
Any of the Bohemian Oats victims who
wish to sign our subscription LIST viii find it
at Meyerholtz Bros. grocery.
By order of
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

One day last week . dog belonging to Sam
May, living about Ave miles northwest Of this
place became mad and bit several head Of
stock The stock had to be- shot. People
should look out for mad dogs in this section.
Mr.. Nays dog has disappeared and cannot
be found. Holgate Times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

The alarm of fire Tuesday night, at $50,
was occasjoned by the burning of straw
stack and shed in Shefield's Add.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

~ Elastic Starch, great invention
One pound will go farther than one and
a half of any other starch. CARY.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

There are several bad holes in the side
walks and crossings around town that 1t
would be well for the proper authorities 10
look after.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

The gas well is down 800 feet The rock
for the last 100 feet has been similar to that
at Findlay where the big wells were struck.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

D~ Nichols crushed Oats, try some
Of them the next time you want any
thing in that line. CARY.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

JAS. Payton has opened grocery, cigar
and tobacco store in the room with s. M.
Honeck, on Perry street. "Jimn has nice
little stock and invites his friends to call IN
and gee him.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

Follow the crowd and you will get TO the
Cash Dry Goods House, where they sell you
goods just as cheap as your neighbor gets
them. Goods sold strictly for cash, and one
price.
2t ROHRs d SUHR.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

~ A new stock Of Rochester Lamps
just received; best lamp In the city.
You should see them before you buy.
CARy
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

Mrs. 8. E. French, the artist, has opened
out full line of artists materials in the
Miller residence, two doors east Of the post
Office. See her ad in another column.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18
wbar the blood 4 loaded with impurities,

When the blood is loaded with impurities,
and moves slnggishly in the veins, an alter
ative is needed. This condition Of the vital
fluid cannot last long without serious results.
There is nothing better than Ayer's Sarsapa-
rilla to purify the blood, and impart energy
10 the system.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

Spring will begin on the 10th instant, at II
q. m, which IL the time the sun crosses the
equator on his spring and summer tour
northward
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

The protracted meetings in the Presbyter-
ian church are still in progress. During the
meetings large number Of names have been
added to the church books.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

The Napoleon NoaTHwEsr is SO years old,
and dne of the neatest and most interesting
local sathersrs IN the state. Leipsic Free
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

- Ground oyster shells for your
chickens; new barrel just received; 2
pounds for cents, they are giving sat
isfaetien 10 those who have tried them.
CARY.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

p4-I haveha some Horhound dcandy
made especially for my trade; extra
strength. Splendid for cough and
colds. CARY.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

During the past week Corporation Treas
urer Norden has psid OF one Of the Engine
House bonds. There are still two bonds Of
$500 each outstanding.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

~ Have you seen the Rio coffee
sold at Cary's for 10 cents per pound?
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

], X. Howles was sentenced to Is months
IN the Penitsntiary instead of l5years, as the
item from the Defiance Democrat gave it.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18
RoHHs q Sum.

Tomorrow Messrs. G. s. Miller and A. M.
Ketchum will open up their photograph gal
cry in the rooms over Clewell d Fisk's gro
Gerry. They are first class artists in every
branch Of the business, and will turn out
none but first class work.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

EThe Toledo House OF Refuge was burned to
the ground Saturday. Itwas the work of an
incendiary. The inmates, numbering about
1876 boys, were taken to the Lancaster Re-
form Farm.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-18

- Cerealine. Price reduced to ten
cents per package. CARY.