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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
OVER IN CHARLESTON.
The Days Happenings in South Caro-
lina's Chief City.

Ilnas Chlef City.
The river phosphate rock men have not
accomplished anything in the way Of COM
bination up to this time. 1t is the opinion
generally expressed that South Carolina
rock, by prudent arrangement, can com
pete with the rock from the Valley of the
Saome in France very successfully, and at
fair profit to exporters here.
The plan first submitted for the new
Charleston Postoffice and which contem-
plates building of brick, with stone trim
mings, has been adopted by the Georgia
delegation in Congress for the proposed
public building in Augusta. The plan is a
good one, but nothing short of granite
building would suit in Charleston.
Charleston is preparing for a big time to-
day. A.good many Savannahians will go
over
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
Pulaski Council No. lba, r. A

This fraternal, beneficiary society has in
the past three months paid for deaths in Sa-
the death Of Con n. II. Anderson, a check
for which was drawn on the 3Oth Of Febru-
airy, twelve days after his death This 30
ciety Is remarkable FOR is prompt paymentss
which b. due N a great measure % its exoel-
lent business system and the executive abll-
lfy Of ~ hupremb ofilcers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
HE MADE A GOOD HAUL.
A Sharp Negro Burglar Bags Valu-
able Sack of Plumber.

A negro burglar cut the Stats of the win
dow of Mrs. Nazarette's boarding-house at
204 Bryan street, yesterday morning be-
tween and o'clock, and entering the
room between two sleepers stole a suit of
clothes belonging to j. NJ Black, coat,
vest and hat belonging to J. f. Richardson,
a pair of pantaloons belonging to Henry j.
Smith, two overcoats belonging to stran-
or $50 in the pockets Of the clothing stolen.
The suspected negro was apprehended, it Is
said, by ex-Constable Jones, who turned
him over to Mr. Titcomb to watch until
an officer could be found, but Mr.. Titcomb
permitted the fellow to escape in an un-
guarded moment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
THE HORSE SHOW.
The Last Day of the Eques-Curriculum
in Savannah.

1 NC hdSO OtN vi bIlS Ell
in Savannah.
To-day will be the last of the Eques- Cur
riculum here The Theater was crowded
yesterday and last night. The matinee,
next to that by the Abbott Opera Company,
was tho largest of the season. There will
be another matinee to-day, and the horses
and ponies will make their last appearance
before a Savannah audience tonight Mat
tien and Denver will leave a host of
friends in Savannah.
The comparison appears to be odious, but
it is fact that only Emma Abbott and
Prof. Bristol have achieved the feat of
crowding the Theater for an entire week.
It is somewhat singular, too, that they
should come here about the same time
That Abbott will draw crowded houses
goes without saying; that Prof. Bristol's
horses should crowd the house for week
can only be accounted for by the fact that
his school is one of the most wonderful per
formances that has been presented to the
public,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
THROUGH THE CITY.
Items Gathered Here and There by the
News Reporters.

There were four arrests yesterday by the
police, two for fighting and two for drunk
enness and disorderly conduct.
The Macon Telegraph says that the
Macon Volunteers were highly pleased with
their reception at Savannah and their royal
entertainment by the Galatians.
The Superior Court will resume its sitting
to-day, at which time it Is probable that
the papers In the Cassidy case will be filed
setting forth the grounds upon which de-
PENDANTS counsel rely for new trial
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
NOTES ALONG THE wHARvEs.
Happenings on the River and Among
the Shipping.

the Shipping.
The steamer Pilot Boy brought over a
large excursion party from Beaufort, S. c.,
yesterday. They came to witness the fire
works display last night.
Messrs. James B. West & Co. cleared
yesterday the British steamship AMER Head
for Liverpool with 3,50S bales Of upland
cotton, Weighing 1,70l, 437 pounds, valued
at Sl62, 552. 80, and $50 bales of Sea Island,
weighing 2l1, 1856 pounds, valued at SAL, 200
and 5,419 bags of cotton seed, weighing
7Oo 1io pounds, valued at 1850; 500 bar
ued at 5000, and AGA white oak slaves.
valued at $1,000. Total valuation of cargo,
S9lS, 07250
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
Full Many "a Gem

OF purost ray serene, the dark unfathomod
caves Of ocean bear, but not one that glis-
tens mora brightly than teeth beautifiod and
made hr'l'hj with SOZODONT, that time
hon0red donor Of comfort and attractive
ness Of the dental row.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
Fifteen Years a Sufferer From Rheu-
matiSm.

What Hon. w. II. Wilder, Mayor of AL
bany, Ga, says:
| suffered fifteen years with rheumatism,
and during that time tried all the so-called
specifics that | could hear of. One of them
paid SO per bottle for and took nine bot
ties, and received no benefit from any of
them. My grandson, who runs on the b.
and w. railroad, finally got bottle of Z.
7. p Prickly Ash, Poke Root and POTASH
um), while in Waycross, and induced me 10
take it. The first bottle showed its wonder
full effects, and after continuing the use of
It for short time the rheumatism disap-
peared, and feel like a new man. take
great pleasure in recommending it TO suffer
ers from rheumatism. ". II. WILDER.
ALBANY, GA, June II, 1886.
We are now publishing in this paper
series OF testimonials for the great cures of
all diseases of the blood effected by the Z.
J.. p. such as syphilitic erupuons, old sores,
ulcers, scrofula, skin eruptions and rheuma-
tisIn, 10 which thousands can testify, and
all Of whom concede i. T. T.. 10 be the
greatest blood purifier of the age
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
Southern Antidote for Malaria.

1t is generally known that Simmons Liver
Regulator Is relied upon 10 secure immunity
from all malarial disorders. This is proven
by It's popularity, and anyone who has lived
IN the South has seen It's curative effects aud
the protection II gives against this weaken
ing aud dangerous mAlady. IL acts more
promptly than calomel Or qninine, without
any Of their injurious consequences.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25

eek, Pine and LighJwood,
For sale by r. B. Cassels, corner Taylor
and East Broad streets. Telephone No. n.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
TYBEE ISLAND.
Two Trains Daily During Jasper Fes
tiVal

Two Trains Daily During Jasper Fes-
tival
SAVANNAH AND TYBEE RAILWAY Co,
SAVANNAH, GA, Feb Is, 1883.
Commencing Sunday, February 10Th,
1888, and until and including February
10Th, 1888, the following trains will run
DAILY TO TYBEE,
Starting from Depot Savannah, Florida and
Western Railway
STANDARD TIME:
No /. No. 3.
Leave Savannah $50 A. NJ. 800 p. NJ.
Arrive Tybee 1870 a. NJ $50 p. NJ.
No. ,. No. 4.
Leave Tybee 1910 =. NJ. $40 p. NJ.
Arrive Savannah LOOP NJ. 600 p. 81.
d. G.. PURSE, President.
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Weather Indications.
II .42 - 81 1.01

Maximum. temperature "a, minimum tenn
perature 81.
The height of the river at Augusta at
/ :S3 o'clock p. m. yesterday augusta timeD
was 1910 feet-a rise Of so during the past
twenty-four hours.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25

Choice ripe Bananas cheapa j. s. Collins
4 Co.'s.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
eek, Pine q

Fresh Country Eggs zoe. dozen at Les
teris
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
Advice to Mnthers-

Aroostook Seed Rose Potatoes cheap at J.
S. Collins & Co.'s
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25

See notice Of the Feather Dressing Ma.
chine In this Issue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25

The popular Hotel with tourists who visit
Savannah, CO, is tho Harnett HOUSE,
which show larger list OF daily arrivals
than any other Hotf in that pleasant city.
-Chicago National H0tei Rep0yfer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-10-20

The near approach of the Pres
ldential election, and the general
apathy among the people of this
State is beginning to cause appre-
hension at Democratic headquar-
tiers. Let our friends wake up and
DO prepared to vote at all hazards
on the 9th day of November, at
which time is to be decided the
most vital question of government
tai policy that has been submitted
to the people for decision since the
late war.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-10-20
The Louisiana State Fair.

Louisiana State Fair and Shreye-
port exposition third annual fail takes
place at Shreveport. La, November 5th
to !0thinclusive. $25, 900 in premiums
and purses will be awarded. Liberal
premiums for parish exhibits. The on
" fully equipped fair grounds ia the
State. Interesting programmes each
day. Some of the finest race horses in
the United States have already been
entered. For premium lists and gen
raj information address
NJ. L. SCOVILL,
Shreveport, La. Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-10-20

Editor Collar Chronicle.
When amateor-,;..
atbvart onr gsSan S:nius oursts
call the atfant;on &c o. ~ = outy 70
ers to ito hr;iI;.ao 'Gul many read.
ths 10 To. 10 o.nliancy' IN the issue OF
contains co,nn,rn;ost; 'o."s".
IL Z Whv altar road;ro - -.
M Ely. ny, a..ol reaulng u 10 several OF
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-10-20
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
should always be used when children
are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once; it produces natural,
quiet sleep by relieving the child from
pain, and the little cberub awakes as
bright as button" 1t is very pleas
ant to taste. 1t so0thes the child.
softens the gums, allays all pain, re-
iieves wind, regulates the bowels, and
Is the best known remedy for diarrhea,
whether arising from teething or other
causes, Twenty-Five cents q bottle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-10-20

The sad news has been received
OF the death of Marion Shumate,
aged 81 years. at Abeline, Texas,
on the morning of Oct. 18th. He
was merchandising there and do
ing we'll. Hew we'll known bore,
having msrchandised for some time
in Montgomery and Boyce.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-10-20

Mrs. Leila Walter, Of Winnsboro.
writes: II have been suffering for he
past six months with headache. slow
levers and weakness. loss Of appetite
and fiesh. I have tried medicine rom
several doctors. but to no avail. At
Iass l heard Of Cotton Patch Bittero
and concluded to try them. One bot
tie has benefited me N much that I
mnst thank tho company for their ereaf
@ediclne. For sals by J. H. McNssly,
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1t isn't polite to say cheese it,
to a lady, but if any lady or gen.
tleman wants to get a good article
OF cheese, candies, nuts or notions.
all they have to do is to call on
Mrs. Grow at the post Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-10-20

Sunday night towards midnight,
at the residence of his brother, in
Minden, La, Mr.. John Chaffe, a
well known merchant of New Or
leans, breathed his last
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-10-20
ALEXANDRIA
COMPRESS AND WAREHOUSE
NV
COMPANY

The undersigned respectfully calls {.
the attention of the producers anf
buyers of cotton, the superior facili
ties offered by this company for the
storage and handling of cotton, which
are rs follows:
A large, commodious and finely con-
structed compress building, connected
with covered yards, all constructed and
arranged in such manner as to secure
the greatest degree of safety possible,
thereby enabling the company to obtain
the lowest rates of insurance.
Large cisterns, and an elevated tank
constantly kept full of water, supplied
from a well by means of steam pumps.
and a fully supply of hose enabling
them to reach every part of their prop
erty in case of fire.
Competent and reliable watcIlmen
are in charge at all hours of Doth day
and night.
The advantages of transportation to
and from the compress and warehouse
will be readily appreciated when the
fact is known that the tracks of both
the Texas and Pacific and the South
ern Pacific pass in close proximity to
their platforms, and that the Red River |
ind Coast Line Packets have made Al |
exandria one of their terminal points,
having established large and commo- |
dious wharves and warehouses lust
above the limits of the City of Alex
said wharves, warehouse and
landings being connected with the
racks of tho T. &, P. r. r. thereby
wedding entirely the necessity of draw
'ge to and from the steamboat landing
Ind the compress and warehouse. |,
The charges for storage, handling
md COMPRISING of cotton by this COM
ANY, will be as reasonable as those of
he most favored markets of the coun-
~. ii
The desire and intention of the gen.
leman connected with the above en-
erprise is to make the City of Alex | i
ria such market for cotton as her a
geographical location and her most ia /
orable facilities, such as are offered !.
y the River and Railways above men, =
oned, entitle her to enjoy. q
To this end bank to be known "a g
'e Rapides Bank of Alexandria has u
zen organized, with sufficient capt. =
already subscribed, will commence g,
'erations on September LIST, next. t.
his bank will be prepared to make . =,
ocral advances on all cotton stored :.
it'll the above named Compress and s.,
arehousc Company. 1t will more cs
er furnish unsurpassed facilities for g
Q accommodation of Buyers of Cot a. a.
either for Domestic Spinners or for II
Ieign account. The gentlemen con- -
cted with the Bank are all we'll ~
own citizens of Rapides Parish and
the City of New Orleas. At the
oper time the official announcement
their officers and organization will
made public. 1t is q well-known sh
t that planters and merchants who ar
ed both the New Orleans and Alex su
dria Market last season realized on
M 81 so to % 90 more per bale on pa
III cotton sold in the Alexandria 30
rket. an
Any further information that may sol
desired can be obtained, and will / lie
BY addressing the UNDER is
ned n Alexandria. wh
THBpS. n. NILES, SUPT, ca,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-10-20
TOFFICIAL.I
LIST OF JURORS.
Drawn to Serve at the Term of the District
Court to be Held on the Goth Day
Of November. A. D. 1883.
STATE OF LOUISIANA. !
PARISH OF GaANr

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF GIANT.
BE 1t known and remembered. that We
the undersigned jury Commissioners of the
parish OF Grant. duly appointed and onali.
ned according to law, met this day in The
clerks office in the court house nj Coltav
Grant parish, to draw jury to serve at the
next term of the District Court. TO be
holden on the third Tuesday of November
1853. it being the Goth day Of November
A. ID. 1888. >
he clerk Of the court. s. B. Shackel.
ford then furnished the jury commissioners
with a list OF the jury who had served Mt
the last term of the District Court when
the jury commissioners, with the assistance
OF the clerk Of the District and ex-officio
member of the jury commission. Or O.
ceeded to open the grand venire box. and
after revising the same by striking from the
list and taking from the box ell those who
mad served as jurors at the last term of the
court, removed from the parish, died. etc.
then proceeded to place like number of
names in the general venire box. taken
fron the registration and poll books of
said parish, so as to supplement the num-
Der OF names taken from the general We
nire box to its original number, three HIM.
ired, when Mr. o H Teal drew from the
general venire box, in the presence of the |
,hderslgned commissioners, one at q time. |
ne following fifty names to serve fer the |
1rst week.:
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The State plan of cooperation
was then taken up and discussed AZ
length by various members, and on
motion of A. j. Dunn the State
plan was unanimously adopted by
Grant Parish Farmers Union.
On motion Judge w. L. Rich
ardson was elected as the agent for
Grant parish.
The following resolution. pre-
sented by II. g. GOODWIN, was
adopted:
RESOLVED, That this union earnesflv
recommends to the subordinate unions az
trant parish the plan of cooperation
proposed BY the State committee. and
suggests that each subordinate union take
early action in eleCting its trustee. md
subscribe tor a. many fifty-doiiar (36Ol
shares Of stock in the State agency N ~
union IL able to take, and report The came
70 Judge w. i. Richardson, at Collar. ~
'oon a. possible.
The committee on appeals and
grievances reported as follows:
We your committee beg leave 70 report
hat We have arranged the trouble be-
ween Buelah union and Bro. w. B. Rich
!rdson, and ask that this union direct
5ueiah union 70 grant him demit.
ID. p. MoRnIs, Chairman.
Report received and adopted.
On motion it was decided to hold
ne next regular meeting of the
'arish union at Colfax on Thurs
ays the Sd day of January, 1889.
The union adjourned in regular
rider. after prayer by the chaplain.
". y. IRWIN, Vice Presient
n. G. GOODWIN,
Secretary pro tenn.
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For Congress---Fourth District.
NEWTON G. BLANCHARD.
OF CADDO.

New goods, fair prices, and DO
lite attention at G. Fl. Teal's
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Morris, were continued as such t
the balance of the wear.

Morris were continued as such 4
the balance of tho year.
! On motion of II. g. GoodwJ
the president appointed as COD
mittee on appeals and grievance
=. Q. Watson, ]. p. Lincecum ar|
ID. 2. Norris to continue as
standing committee until the mel
July meeting.
An appeal was presented by v
b: Richardson from Buelah unio]
which was referred to the commit
tee on appeals and grievances.
A statement of the Same subied
was presented by members of Bu1
ish union, which on motion wal
also referred to the committee d
appeals and grievances.
1t was resolved to retain th|
executive committee appointed Il
July, consisting of 81. G. Good
wyn, r. NJ. Deem and d. P. Morrid
as executive and finance conmi3
tee, as required in the bylaws, un|
til the next July meeting.
Bros. w. d. Irwin, 81. G. Good
and J. W. Wilson presented thei]
claims for travelling expenses a1
delegates to State union. Referred
to executive committee.
The committee on credentiaId
reported that Bro. John Shumsta
is entitled to vote as q member d
the parish union, and he was seated
The noon hour having arrived
the brethren Of the local union On.
bounced that . supply of provi-|
'ions was on the ground, and all
were invited to partaks.
A motion to take q recess for one
hour prevailed, and all Jared sumo
;uously on the bountiful supply 81
rood things that had been provided
" the thoughtful neighbors.
AT the expiration of the hour
he union assembled in the house|
nd was called to order.
The executive COMMITTEES made
heir report which, was adopted as|
Your committee hnd bills Of expenses Of del-
Batee 70 ot8to union correct. A. followa.
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ia 20 balance. h. g. GooDwrs, Chsirmsn s.'s
On motion Bro. w. p. Guynes
was excused on account of sick
ness, and 81. g. Goodwin was re-
place.
Before leaving Bro. w. F. Guynes
turned over S38 70, and the follow
ing report of amounts received by
him:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-10-20

en- eaothe Jon and furnish you with
~ tne ueoeseaxy and unnecessary
eypaaenoee 70 ride. walk. dance. sleep,
oaA 1ah, hunt, work, 70 to church'
o. say 81 home. and In various sisee'
soyaes end quantities. Just figure out
ynas q required TO do all these things
6OyF0IJApkl. and you can make . fair
eon1aeo OF the value Of the BUYERS
GUIDE which viii be sent upon
Seooape q 10 cents TO pay postage.
MONTGOMERY WARD a CO.
01-QA 1aoh1gnu Avenue, Chicago. M.
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The Texas and Pacific
Railway.
The Great Popular Route Be.
tween the East and West.


Arizona aud California.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars daily be-
tween st. Louis and Dallas, Fort Worth.
FL Paso and San Francisco, also Marshall
and New Orleans scithout ckaaqe.
Solid Trains from Ell Paso to st. Louis.
Fast Time. First-Class Equipments,
and Sure Connection.
@eSee that your tickets read via Texas
and Pacific Railway. For Maps. Time
Tables, Tickets. Rates, and all required
IN call on or address any of the
Ticket Agents, or
H. G. ARCHER,
Passenger Agent, Dallas. Texas.
B. w. MCCULLOUGH,
Gen. Passenger Ticket Agt, Dallas. Tex.
JOHN A. GIANT.
General Manager, Dallas, Texas.
X. G. ROGERS,
General Agent at Alexandria. La.
p. L. DOHERTY,
81 General Agent at Boyce, I a.
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On motion the committee on
credentials, consisting of J. W.
Smith, J. f. Collins and d. P.
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the constitution.
Art. 8. When any charge Is preferred
the time Tor the accused to answer shali
oe nxed by the union, and the secretary
snail serve . notice and a copy of the
charges and specifications upon the no.
cused ten (l0) clear days before the time
nxed Tor his answer, unless waived by The
accused. The special committee of three
TO be appointed by the president under
section OF article in such cases. shall |
not be appointed until after the time fixed |
for answering has expired, unless waived |
by the accused.
Art 10. 1t shall be the duty of the del-
egates OF subordinate unions to bring mn
the secretaries books at each meeting 81 |
Ine parish union, for inspection Of the |
committee on appeals and grievances, who
shall report quarterly.
Art IL. All reports OF committees shall
be made to the union through the score
AIRY. who shall read them In the regular
order OF his business, except the commit
ZEE on credentials
Art. IL Attachments to these by-lavs
nay be adopted at any regular meeting:
provided it does not change or recind any
lrticle herein. In such case il must Law
'ver until the next quarterly moefinS.
Then It may be adopted by majority vote
1 the delegates present,
w. L. R1cHARDsoA, Chairman.
On motion the COMMITTEES on
redentials, consisting of J. WI
smith, ]. +. Collins and D. PHI
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04
University Dots. 4.

l.. Hutton has been sorely afflicted
for the past few days with toothache.
We were mistaken yesterday in
saying that the meeting of Washing
ton Irving Society next Friday night
was to be public. 1T is public to
students only. But as the speakers
will use their same speeches, which
the public have already heard, they
would hardly care to come anyway.
Messrs. Patterson, Latham, Haden,
Stewart, Wells, S. ]. Foster, w. r.
Craig and Altfathers are expected to
speak. Both the Nashville orator
and society representatives are to be
chosen from these.
The Y. M. G. A. held their regular
Semi-annual election of officers yes
terday, with the following result:
President, Adolphus Kistler; Vice
president, J. S. Foster; Secretary, S.
f. Orr; Treasurer, A. S. Allen. The
retiring officers are respectively
Haden, Wells, Burns and Foster.
Shirley Jones' father paid him
visit yesterday.
There is probability thai we will
get ten days at Christmas and prob
ability that we will get none.
Rev. .Jno. M. Shine, a last years
graduate is with his old friends to-
day. He is to be installed pastor of
the Gallatin church next Sunday.
John is looking splendidly, and we
are all glad to see him.