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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
Funeral Of Emperor William.

The funeral ceremonies of Emperor Will
liam took place at Berlin yesterday. The
Cathedral presented most solemn and in
pressive appearance When the soft organ
prelude began the court chamberlain and
the ministers took positions behind tabouT-
cts bearing the empires Insignia. General
Won Pape, holding the imperial Standard
then stationed himself at the head of the
coffin, Count Lshndorf and Prince Radzl-
will, the Emperoy's aides-de camp, with
drawn swords. standing on either side OF
him, and the acknowledgement and other
aides standing together at the loot oil the
coffin. While the organ still played the
royal personages entered, Prince William
arriving at noon. He stood in the middle
of the nave behind the imperial standard.
Alongside of him were the Kings OF Saxony,
Belgium and Roumania Close by stood
the Grand Duke of Baden, Princes Albrecht
and Henry, and other princes of the royal
house of Prussia, the Prince Imperia! OF
Austria, the Prince Imperial of Rus
STA, the Grand Dukes Michael and Mich
olas of Russia, thu Prince OF Wales, the
Crown Prince of Italy. the Crown Prince OF
Denmark and the Crown Prince OF Greece,
all in the uniforms of their respective coun,
tries. The Princes of Bavaria, the Grand
Duke of Hesse and other notab!es and for
eign representatives including Gen. Blllot,
of France, and his suite, formed the next
rows in the navo. The diplomatic pew was
crowded. The conspicuous absence OF the
Emperor and Count Won Mo!tke and Prince
Bismarck was deeply regretted. In the
morning the French General Billot placed
on the coffin a superb garland OF roses and
camelias. Inter den Linden presented an
extraordinary spectacle-like the gloom OF
night at midday Everything was black
houses, pillars, flags. In the midst of this
intense sombreness of color glimmered the
pale light of lamps yelled with crepe. The
strangest effect came from the haring light
of pitch torches, throwing over the scene .
glare that was tempered by the smoke OF
the torches, blown by the winds. AT 10
O'Clock the remains were received at the
mausoleum by the pastor OF Charlotten6urg,
and Chaplain Koegel, who closed the solemn
service with the benediction. Members OF
the imperial family aud the other mourners
then withdrew, the generals taking fare
we'll of their dead master By placing their
hands as if in salute upon his coffin. A salVo
of artillery announced that the ceremony
was over. From window of the salon
overlooking the park the Emperor watched
the procession. He wore the uniform OF
general, with the sash of the Order of the
Black Eagle. He remained in the same
spot until the close Of the ceremony was au-
nounced by the guns. Empress Victoria
and the Princess attended the service at the
mausoeum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
The Railroad Strike.

SAN BERNARDINo, Cal. March 17:-As fast
as engineers reach here on the California
Central road they abandon the engines.
Three cars of excursionists from Los Angeles
for San Diego were delayed here and many
returned by the Southern Pacific yesterday.
There has been no refussl to take out mail
trains. The situation GU the Santa Fe road
is unchanged.
WASHINGTON, March lit is rumored
here that the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fs R. R. company has refused to allow the
str king engineers to haul United States
mail cars, unless they also haul passenger
aud express cara.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
baltimore Conference VI. e. Church
South

The Baltimore Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South met yesterday morning in
Trinity Church, Martinsburg, W. Va, for its third
days session. The proceedings consisted principal
" of the elevation of candidate from one stage to
another. The opening exercises were conducted
bv the Rev. J 8. Hutchinson, presiding elder OF
Roanoke district After the passage of the char
acter of Rev. ]. W s cello, Rev. Samuel Rodgers
of the Washington district, his presiding elder,
announced that Mr. Steele desired to Withdraw
from the ministry and conference of the d. 4.
Church South, and he moved that MIR. steele be
given an honorable dismissal, He testified In
strong terms to Mr.. Steele's character and to his
usefulness as Southern Methodist minister.
Mr.. Steele who has been member of the Con-
ference tor fifteen years, mas Just closed two years
of successful pastorate in stafford county va,
He will now Join the Methodist Episcopal church,
where good charge has been kept open for him
within the bounds of the Baltimore conference.
Services at Trinity church were conducted by
Rev. David Bush, of Rockville, in the afternoon.
and by Rev. Rumsey Smithson, of this city at
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
Fron, Washington.
Especial Correspondence of the Als1s. GAZETTE
WASHING ron, D. c., Mar. II, 1883.

(Specisl Correspondence OF the Alexs. GAZETTE
WAsHINGroN D. c., Mar. II, 1888.
Among the private bills that passed the
House yesterday were two for the benefit Of
Yirgir!sns-William Lavery. of warwick
county, the overseer OF Mr.. Custis, OF that
county, during the war, and Dow an inmate
of the poor's house of this city, for some cat
tie taken from him during the war, and Mrs.
Mulverhill, Of Augusta county, whose bus.
band was in the federal army.
The sub committee of the House Com.
MERGE Committee to whom was referred
the bill for an ice boat on the Potomac, will
meet this evening to decide upon the report
thew sball make to the whole committee.
MIR. Ridley, superintendent of the Potomac
ferry company, says the best plan that
could be adopted for the desired purpose
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Governor Lee has gone to New York to
participate in ST. Patrick s banquet In that
city tonight, responding to one OF the toasts.
Mr.. Thomas a. Hill, who was born in
Culpeper county on August %, 1909, died at
his residence near Front Royal, March y,
and on Saturday wss buried on the Ole
Kendrck farm BIZ the side OF his wife, who
died twenty mine years before.
At Cremora, in Augusta county. on Thurs
day, man named Arnold accidentally
dropped a pistol from his pocket. The pls.
tol exploded and the ball fatal y wounded
the wife of Arnold's brother and killed her
chili, who was sitting beside her.
The stock of peanuts in the hands OF deal.
ers at Petersburg ia roughly estimated at
70 600 TO rs 900 bags Ii the receipts con-
tinue az light for some time to come, how
ever. aa they have been for the past week
or ten days, the sales will soon reduce this
stock.
In tha u. S. Circuit Court in Norfolk yes
terdey. in the suit OF the National Exchange
Bank of Baltimore vs. Wm. II. Peters, re-.
ceiver of thu Exchange National Bank OF
Norfolk, on claim for Sl2 1000, decision
was rendered in favor of the defendant, and
the plaintiff TO pay costs.
The new Baptist cnurcn at zap ohafies
City, which was nearing completion, and
would have been finished in very short
time, during the late storm was caught up,
lifted from is foundation, and moved dis
lance OF eight feet from where it stood IL
is SO badly damaged that it will have to be
torn down and rebuilt.
MIR. r. A. Brock, secretary OF the Vir
GINA Historical Society, at Richmond, has
been informed by the executors of the late
w. w. Corcoran, that they desire to deliver
to the Society valuable gift of Mr.. Corco-
ran made during his life-the original
stereotype plates of the Madison State
Papais," published about 1886.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

THE PREsBYTERIANs.-T The General As.
sembliea of the Northern and Southern
Presbyterian churches, which have had
committees at work in Louisville trying to
effect union, will, it is said, very likely ar
rive at an agreement. The topics consid.
cred and discussed were four in number and
we're the questions of doctrine, church
boards, negro communicates and political
deliverances Upon the frat two questions
no differences were found to exist. The
colored people, it was decided, shall be or
gained into separate churches, presbyteries
and syuods, independent of but having
representation in the General Assembly.
The only unsettled question is that of poiti-
cal deliverances
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

BoULANGER ORDERED TO HIS PosT.-.The
French war department has ordered Gen.
Bousngsr to return to ClermoDt Ferraud.
II he refuses he will probably be arrested.
Committees have been formed to make Bou-
LANCER candidate to all elections as ma
tional protest. Boulanger declares his ill.,
tention neither TO resign nor apply to be
placed on the retired list. A dispatch was
sent to Marseiles announcing that Boulan-
ger was ineligible under the electoral law,
and the value of his election would lie only
In being national protest. Groups of men
wearing cockades collected in front of the
chamber of deputies yesterday and sang Bou'
langerist airs. The police dispersed them;
1t is stated that Gen. Boulanger has decided
to enter the chamber of deputies. A num-
Der of deputies are privately discussing the
advisability of bringing Boulanger before
committee of inquiry with view OF retiring
him. Boulanger was given greeting by
great crowd while driving through Rue St.
Honore yesterday evening. he left the
coupe, which the crowd wanted to draw
themselves, and took refuge in private
house. He was annoyed by the demonstra.
ton. The police dispersed the crowd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
Memorial Services.

ROME. March 17.-Memorial services in
honor ofthe late Emperor William were held
10 the chapel of the German Embassy to
day. The chapel was decorated with black,
gold ard flowers. The German Ambassador,
the Prussian Envoy to the Vatican, host
Of prominent persons and many German
residents were present at the services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
BURNED TO DEArH.-Mrs. DR.. Willing,

BURNED TO DEATH.-Mrs. DR.. Willing,
residing near White Haven, Wicomico coun'
ty, Md, was burned to death last Tuesday.
After the family had retired Mrs. Willing
sat near the fire on the lower floor to warm
herself. 1t is supposed she fell asleep and
her clothing caught fire. When the family
came down stairs Wednesday morning Mrs.
Willing was found on the hoor with her
lower limbs burnt to crisp. A hole was
burned in the floor and door, 1t is regard
ed az singular that no cries were heard from
Mrs. Willing and that more OF the house was
not burned. Three sons and two daughters
survive Mrs Willing who was about forty
Eve years of age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

SHOT on THE AvENUE.-About haifpasl
o'clock last night, in Washington, David
L,verone, an Italian, fired seven shots at
his cousin, Stephen Casasaa, four OF which
took effect, two in the arms, one in the
right thigh, and the fourth in the right
breast. All of them, however, proved to be
hash wounds. The Injured man was stand
ing in front of his store, ct Sixth street and
Pennsylvania avenue, when the shooting
occurred Leverone proved to be a crank,
and his grievance was that Casassa had Mt
men to kill him. The shooter was arrested
and locked up at The Sixth Precinct Station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

SENATOR INGALLS,, 10 the letter he in-
tends to publish in reference to his recent
bloody shirt speech in Congress, should not
fail to correct the whopper he told in that
speech about the strength OF General Lee
army at the time of its surrender. Mr.. In
gals said that army numbered seventy-nine
thousand men. But everybody who knows
anything about that army knows thatitnu@'
bered less than eight thousand armed men,
and Gen. Lee, whosurels should have known,
and whose veracity nobody except Mr.. To-
gals ever questioned. often gave that as the
correct number.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

NORTHERN republican newspapers con-
tain accounts from Hayt to the effect that
the negroes of that island have reverted to
their original barbarism, that the voudoo re-
lieion IS re-established there, and that can
nibalism has been revived and human flesh
sold openly in the markets People most
familiar with the history and character OF
the negro race know that constant assocla'
ton with white people is the only thing that
nreyents that race from reIapsing into the
condition of the inhabitants of it's native
country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
Prize Fight.

NEW YORK, Mar. 17.-Jack Dougheriy, Of
Philadelphia. aud Johnnie O'Brien, Of
Brooklyn, feather weights, fought sc
rounds to IL draw near Corona, Long Island,
this morning. The fight was for 5000 stakes
and 5000 added purse. Dougherty was al
lowed first blood in the third round and had
the best of the fight throughout, receiving
little punishment, but his opponent was
badly battered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
Purchase ofTimber Lands.

JACKSON, Miss, March 1.-THE Missis'
sippi timber lands are being quietly bought
up by western lumbermen. The records
show that they have purchased q quarter of
a million acres during the last six months.
Buyers are principally from Michigan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

BALTIMORE, Mar 17.-Cotton easier and quiet:
middliug JOS. Flour steady sud quiet Mhe,t
Southern quiet and firm red 9la9i amber g
a96: Western frmer and dull No winter rcd
spot s71as69; March SIG bid: May 9Ja90l4
June 90a90l9 Corn-Southern steady white
57a58 yellow 57s5S; Western higher and qnie.
mixed spot 555ss56; March 56a56l, april 81
bid May 56Na57Is Oats easier in tone aud
quitt; Southern aud Penps So 40; Western white
4la42; do mixed 3Sa39 Rye firm at 6sa7c,
Provisions quiet and steady. Eggs lower u: l3a
IA Coffee firmer Rio cargocs osdusry to isr
13Aa14 Whisky steady at 81 2lsi % Other
articles unchanged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

IN TURKEY, where criminals are still pun
ished by the bastinado, no mau ever sub
iects himself to it a second time. If the
Virginia legislature at its last session had
devoted a little of the time it spent In in.
structing Virginia Congressman how to act,
in passing law for the establishment OF
the whipping post, both tina morals and the
finances of the State would have been great.
IL improved
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

C. & o. CANAL.-The water will be turn
ed on the G. s. o. Canal next Monday. and
the entire line is expected to BIO ready for
the opening Of navigation by March o. The
toll to Georgetown will be 40 cants-4 cents
wharfage to be added
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

TIE FIRE last night, among other things,
showed that either the streets of the city or
the horses of the FIRE department, or both,
should be improved, and that too as speedily
as possible. If the wind had been blowing
from ihe South the whole ship yard and all
it's contents would have been utterly de-
AfInu.d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
Suffrage Bill.

TORONTO, March 17.-Ontario legislature
last night passed to a second reading the bill
to establish manhood suffrage for elections
to he Ontario Parliament This virtually
makes it law The House will he prorogued
Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

ALL opponents OF monopoly, but especial.
~ the people of Maryland. should be thank
ful that the wheels that were rapidly run.
ming the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal into
the hands OF the railroads have been chock
cd. at least temporarily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
Election Frauds.

BALTIMORE, Md, March 7.-Martiu j.
Clarke, one of the fraudulent judges of the
last municipal election was to-day sentenced
to two years in Jail. Hezskiah West aIoth-
or judge convicted of the same offence did
not appear for sentence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Kuh
merit against Gray and ais. Writ Of error
and supersedeas awarded to judgment rem
dered by the County Court of Washington
county at the August term, 1887.
Smith against Waugh. Argued by Judge
J. T. Brown and r. Whitehead. esq, for ap-
pelees, and COL w. w. Gordon for appel
liant and submitted.
Francis Rives Lassiter, esq, allowed to
practice as counsel 10 this court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

THE DEMOCRATIC State central commit
tee of Wisconsin,, in their call for State
convention say:
"All voters are invited to co operate
with the democratic party, who believe thss
tariff taxes upon the necessaries OF lie snoulo
be reduced, and the money left In tue
pockets of the taxpayers to whom 1t right
July belongs, instead Of as now accumuiaI'
ing az eurplus in the United states treas.
ury. This is the doctrine OF fres'o .e !.
Cleveland's message to Congress, ana tnat
message furnishes the vital issue LOT tue
coming national campaign.
Now tina. is true democracy. But, alas
how different from the democracy of many
of the modern Virginia democrats
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
Gen. BOulanger.

PARIS, March 17.-Gen. Boulanger and
Deputies Herisse and Lumuerre arrived in
Paris at o'clock yesterday morning. Their
arrival was the occasion of no incident of
note.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

THE STRIKE of the engineers on the Santa
Fe Railroad shows that there is as much
lack of discipline among the forces of Chief
Arthur as there is among those OF Chief
Powderly. Among all such forces discipline
is an essential element of success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
Offer Refused.

RACINE, Wis, March III. I. Case has
refused $4,000 for Phallas, from Ken
lucky stock farm company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

NEW YORK, March 17.-CottOn steady up.
lands 1O1s: Orleans 10t.; futures opened aud
closed steady. Flour quiet and steady. Wbest
better. Corn higher. Fork firm at Sl5al5 %.
Old Mess Pork S14 15a15 Lsrd firm at = 97ls
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

CHICAGO, March II, ii D. nat this hour The
May option is quoted as follows WHEAT .65.
Corn 513sa5'1 p; Cats 31ls Pork Sl4 l2t
Lard 81 621aa7 Is short ribs 81 ply
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
.za9l@S55 *
To.Dsy.,s rEhEeRaPHIc DISPATCHES.
Proceedings of Congress-:
WASHINGTON, D. g., March II.
SENATE.
The sanste was not in session to-day.

HOUSE.
Upon motion of Mr.. Hatch, of Missouri
the House passed bill 10 change the time
for holding the terms of the Circuit and DIS
trict Courts of the northern division OF the
Eastern Division of Missouri.
The unfinished business coming over from
last nights session was then taken up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS.

QNHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK.
l. HOLDERS OF THE VIRGINIA IRON SHIP
BUILDING COMPANY for the election of OIL.
and the transaction OF any other business that
may come before the stockholders, will be held at
the companys office a: Alexandria, Va APRIL
18th. at II o'clock.
By order of the Directors:
CHARLES E. MOODY,
mhi 2aWtd Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
DIED.

Entered into rest at 8 O'Clock this morning,
JOSEPH l.. GRIGG, aged 46 years. Sey- His
funeral will take place from his late residence,
81 Cameron street, on Monday afternoon, the
10th instant, at 3 O'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

1t is said that the fishing craft in the Rap.
pahannock river were damPg ed by the
storm over s., 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.-All persons
N having valid claims against the estate of the
late CHAS. MINNIGERODE. ir., deceased. will
present them to the undersigned at 1920 F ST.
u. W., Washington, D. c., properly authenticated
for payment in whole in part as tho condition
of his estate will admit ana all persons indebted
to the estate aforesaid will make payment to the
undersigned without delay
H. ROZIER DULANY,
mh17 2w Administrator of c. Minnigerode
EXECUToR'5 NOTICE-Having duly qualified
"a az executor on the estate of JAS. w. MALLS,
late of Alexandria, Virginia, deceased, 1 hereby
notify all persons having claims against said es-
tate to present them 10 mo, duly authenticated,
aud all persons indebted to said estate to make
payment to ME.
mh17 w4w JOHN T. MALLS, Executor
NOTICE.
CORPORATION TAXES FOR 1887 ARE NOW
OVERDUE
We shall endeavor to call on all as soon as pos
sbe. As We have such large number Of bills to
collect it will be impossible to call on any one
more than once. All bills must be paid by May
1st or we will be compelled to enforce the law.
Office hours: 8 to IL Call at once.
E. NJ. ADAMS, Col. North. Dist.
a. F. cox, Col. South. Dist
NIL co2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

r Use THE MAGIC STARCH il you wcull have
~ beautiful finish to your linen. Sold by
je9 McRURNEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

The business failures throughout fhe coun-
try during the week we're POP.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
list OE LETTERS.

The following is a List OF the letters remaining 10
the Alexandria, Va, postolice March II.
Persons calling for letters will please say they
advertised.
Advertised letters not called for within thirty
days, will DO sent to the dead letter Office
Arnold, VIM Jackson, Miss Mary
Banks, Preston Janney, Mary
Black, Miss Eliza Lesening, EB
Bright, Mrs Sarah Lewis, Messrs J & W
Butt, Edward Magruder, Miss Sarah
Clarke Miss Addic Moore, Mrs Mary
Cook & Co, Henry Murray. Mrs Kata
Ftzhugh, Joseph Nails Miss Eliza
grigsby, Mrs Hcnrietts Simpson, Mrs Nettie
Hall, Miss Nellie Shorts. Miss Hattie
Hill, j 2 Stewart, Miss Lucy
Hudder, G Taylor, Thomas
Hunter, Mrs Margaret Tho ANN Mfg g. Pab Co
Hutchins Mrs Hattie
WV. HERBERT. P. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New Yong, Msrch 17.-Tha opening Of the
stock market was more active this morning ttsn
any previous day this week, but the market wa.
weak, fist prices showing declines from last .e,.
ing's closing figures Of from Is to IS per ct The
weakness was continued during the early tr.dry
and further losses of small fractions we're sussin.
ed. slight rally then took place aud Tie mar.
ket became quiet, but later in the hour the de-.
cline was resumed ana still! lower figures Were
reached Toward the end of the hour, however.
there was better feeling, aud at IL o'clock fls
market was fsirIy active AMI abont steady r.,
shade better than lowest prices 1orsE . III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

MISSOURI HAAls-If you have not boushtoue
ul don't fail to go McBURNEY'S STORE sM
get one. They are simply grand. apll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
HANDY "a CON, Sroprictcrs.
BALTIMORE. SiD.

OHOICE BUTTER and FRESH EGGS constant
ian20 J. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

DoAsTED and GREEN ooFFEEs for sale 81
LII lower prices by
jan31 J. G. MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

BaLrIuoRE, Mar 17.-g"95is o..ya
80: psst-duo coupons G5ia; 10.4Gs &c. .e,
IS =. bid to day.