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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-03
FIRST SYMPTOMS OF DEATH.

Tired feeling, dull headache, pains
at the pit of the stomach, loss of ap-
petite, feverishness, pimples or sores,
are all positive evidence of poisoned
blood. No matter how it became
poisoned it must be purified to avoid
death. Acker's English Blood Elixir
has never failed to remove scrofulous or
syphilitic poisons. For sale by
RAGLAND & Co. 6
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-03

Steve Brodie, the swimmer, reaches
the battery, N. Y, from Albany in
six days. He beats BoyntOn's time.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09
HUNTINGTON.

David Lane was guest of Mir and Mrs s. B. Beardsley in Long Hill, Monday Eugene Hubbell is to be one of the first in this State to own honey extractor; he learned to use one in York State.- Mrs James McBath has moved from the Powell place to MT Bidwell's.--H. F. Glover, l.. B. Gray, H. I. Brownson, E. s. Hawley attended the parade in Bridge port, last Friday night.-Miss Blood of Trumbull spent Sunday with Miss Ellen Quick.-Mr Hill and daughter of Morris drove down, last Friday, B miles, to vis- it their old neighbor, Mir Washburn.- Mrs Edward K. Morgan kept school for Miss JudsOn in the Center, few days were cold.-Mrs Francis w. Wooster is quite ill again.
 The election was quiet in this district 7S Republican, 45 Democratic, 12 Pro- hibition votes. Two Prohibition and sev- eral Republican voters in the Center did not go to the polls at all.-Phillip Smith is to move, next week, from Jesse Nash's house to Stratford. MT Nash is to repair the old house and occupy it himself in the Spring and will, we learn, rent the new one to some one who will work the farm.-H. F. Aliens people move, this week, to their house in Wells Hollow Mrs McBath has moved and the house of Mrs Hawley is empty.-Boyish capers have been played on several citizens late ly and some articles carried away. Some of the parties are known; unless the goods are returned and this kind of work stopped there are likely to be arrests. Enough has been done in one instance to send the parties to State prison.-The temperance people are proposing an en- tertainment to be held in the near future
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SHELTON.

K. $. Sanford is to move from Clark's block to the house of Henry Lyon, corn CT of Hill street and Division avenue.- Donald Ross expects to have his store in n part of the Adams block, which is to be fitted up.-S. w. Rissell has symp- toms of typhoid fever.-The mission rooms were re-opened, Sunday. F. w.. Hoyt conducted the exercises. The ser mon was delivered by Rev J. w. Davis of Bridgeport. F. F. Converse of that city also made brief address. It was stated that the railroad company had given $200 toward the support of the mission and the little indebtedness which existed was provided for by collection taken at the meeting, so that the institution now enters on a new career out of debt. The rooms were temporarily vacated while the building was being moved.-The sewers are being rapidly pushed forward. Work on the viaGuct is progressing News has been received from South Britain that Arthur c. Booth, one of our most popular business men, was acci- dentally shot in that place on Friday, while returning from n hunting excur- sion with his friend, William Fenn. It was at first thought that his leg would have to be amputated, but later reports indicate that he will not have to sustain an amputation, though it will probably be fortnight before he can be brought home.-Samuel Shepard died at Soutf End, Sunday morning Mrs Mary A Perry, aged S2 years, died on Monday Q The building on the corner of Howe ave nue and Bridge street, the lower part O which is used as a store by w. E. Roe, il being made ready for it's removal north ward.-Irving Moulthrop has purchased the steam laundry formerly owned b. John k. Taylor.
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TRUMBULL.

The danger of leaving horses on the streets of Bridgeport, especially at night, has been emphasized anew by the disap- pearance of a horse and buggy owned by William F. Tait, Sunday night. Mir and Mrs Tait drove to Bridgeport to attend the evening service at the First M. E. church on Fairfield avenue, hitching the horse in front of the church. After the service, Mir Tait was unable to find his horse and at once notified the police, giv- ing this description: The horse was black, weighing 900 pounds, was attach ed to top side-bar buggy with green stripe trimmings. Under the corner of the saddle is the owners name. In the buggy was white wolf skin robe, a red and black blanket, pair of driving gloves and a pair of ladies' Inits. MT and Mrs Tait remained in the city until Monday noon, but no definite informa- ton rewarded their search, though q team answering this description had been noticed in East Bridgeport, about II o'clock Sunday night. The buggy was occupied by two young men, who were driving the horse at the top of it's speed. Nothing further was seen of them. Mir Tait does not think that the team was stolen by horse thief, but that some one took it while on lark and will aban-
 
 whether committed with criminal intent or not, is heavy.
 Wesley B. Coan was chairman and Horace R. Nichols secretary of the Dem ocratic caucus, Saturday evening. The informal ballot was divided between R. c. Amber and Erwin s. Fairchild and the formal ballot was unanimously in fla vor of Mir Amber. He and Town Clerk $. C.. Beardsley made well chosen re marks.-Mrs George A. Hall is in Bridge port.
 The late express for Bridgeport struck and killed an OK belonging to William $ Wheeler, last week Thursday. The trair was stopped and the pilot found to be somewhat damaged by the shock. The OK was worth about $75.-Prof San Sterling has written that he has climbed Corey Hill ten times and is satisfied. The hill Is 2300 feet long.
 Timber is being drawn for the barn tc be erected on the Dea Ali Brinsmadt place.-C. F. Plumb was home a few days this week.
 A large vote was boiled, Tuesday ant the Democratic State ticket received 2- majority, as against P four years ago In view of the large number of new vot CTS, this is noteworthy, as showing tha the parties maintain their relative posit ions. Eight Prohibition votes were cast R. c. Amber ran ahead of his ticket, re ceiving 34 majority. Trumbull give Cleveland l76, Harrison l52, Fisk &; Nor ris 175, Bulkeley l50, Camp &; Seymour l74, Miles 152, Ellis s; Hubbell d 179 Catlin l54; R. C.. Amber d 1855, Orme Hall 15l. Judge of Probate, Boards ley 197, Carroll 132, Buckingham z.
 s. J. Parks still keeps all kinds of gro ceries at the same low prices. He make specialties of tea, sugar, canned goods etc. and calls especial attention to his as sortment of tobacco, cigars, confectionery
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09
LYONS PLAIN.

About TO persons, among whom were parties from all the neighboring towns, were present at the re-opening services of Emmanuel church on Saturday. The services were conducted by Bishop Will Hams, Rev Mir Hamilton from New Can aan and Rev A. N. Lewis, music being furnished by the choir from Trinity church, Westport. Rev A. N. Lewis gave a short historical sketch of the church and then Bishop Williams ad- dressed the audience for few minutes. Mrs J. H. Fanton and daughter Vesta, Eloise and Leroy Fanton were confirmed. A collection of S15 was taken up, which is to help in buying furniture for the chancel, choir and vestry rooms. After the services, dinner was served in the basement of the church.-The Easton NJ E. aid society met with William Davis, Thursday afternoon, Sth.-School has been closed two weeks, as Miss Bradley's father has been on from Michigan.-Bes- sic Louise, infant daughter of MT ant Mrs T. w. Treadwell, was baptized, Sun
 day.-Jessie Kellogg has gone to Stan
 ford to attend school.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09
LONG HILL.

Invitations are out for select party at the residence of s. B. Beardsley, We'd nesday evening, 21st. Bliss band will furnish music. $. B. Beardsley, F. L. Wheeler, I. $. Coan and A. w. Coan are committee of arrangements.
 The ladies' society, new series, met with Mrs l.. c. Beers, Wednesday, 7th.
 A car of cigar box lumber recently arr rived for $. E. Beardsley.-Mrs Irving Dayton is with her mother, who lives in Bridgeport.-E Elmer Joyce is new pas ter at $. B. Beardsley's cigar box fac tory.-Mrs Irwin Coan and little daugh- ter arrived home, Saturday, from a weeks visit with her mother in Shelton.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09
NORTH WILTON.

Mrs William Crossey of Brooklyn has visited Mrs Herbert Sturges.-Louis Schwitzer moves his family into the Da- vid Evans place.-Mrs John Johnson of Bridgeport visits her mother, Mrs James Comstock. Camp is getting out quantities of fine stock from his quarry. Some of our young people attended the dance at Carol Northrop's in Ridgefield. Mrs Hezekiah Osborne is very sick Miss Thursa Scribner visited in Danbury. David Evans has gone to Nebraska, where he intends moving his family A very small boy arrived at the home of Merchant Robert w. Keeler, Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09
LONG HILL HUNTINGTON.

Little Gould Bissell of Shelton, while playing in wagon at his aunt's, Mrs William Boards. fell and broke his col lar bone. Dr shelton reduced the frac- ture.
 Arthur Booth, while hunting with a party, was accidentally shot in the calf of the leg, the shot lodging in the flesh and cutting an artery, from which he bled profusely. They were in Southbury and he was taken to a house near.-Wil- liam Wooster of Illinois has visited his mother and brother.-C. B. Nichols and family were guests of Mrs O. C.. Beard, this weck.--O. C.. Beard has nearly fin land.-O, c. Beard, Jr, is home again,
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09
MONROE.

Less than 20 persons were in the Su- perior court room in Bridgeport's new court house, Saturday morning, when Monroe's dispute regarding the election of first selectman was to be decided by Judge Terrence. Judge 4. B. Beers rep resented the petitioner, Samuel $. Hurd, who still claims the office and R. E. De- Forest appeared for Burr Hawley, who claims the office now. Judge Beers open ed by citing the case as it appeared to him. Mir DeForest briefly replied and each quoted law. Then Judge Beers ask ed that the court give an order to open the ballot box and ascertain the condit- ion of the ballots. This was granted and the box is to be produced at the adjourn ed hearing at the same place, Saturday, November 17.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09
GREENFIELD HILL.

At the meeting of the School Board at Fairfield, Thursday, 1st, it was voted that parties wishing to use our Academy hall must receive permit from pr Dun- ham, the school visitor. Residents must provide for the janitor's fee and the ex- pense of heating and lighting the hall
 Hezekiah Banks's house was burglar ized, Sunday, 2Sth.--The literary people of the Hill met with B. B. Banks, last week. Mrs Scofield of New Haven and Miss Morris of Monson, Mass, have wis ited friends here.--Miss-Ca Carrie Perry and mother were to leave California, last week.-Mr Pease visits in York State, whither his wife and daughter preceded him.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09
EASToN.

Rev Mir Gilbert of South Norwalk, of the Connecticut Bible society, preached in the Congregational church, Sunday afternoon.-Mrs Henry Osborn and Miss Elwood spent Sunday with friends at Bridgeport visited Will Sherman, Tues day.-George Gurnsey, after voting, re- turned to Deep River, Tuesday, taking his wife with him.-Harrison 13S, Cleye- land 97, Bulkeley 133, Morris 9S, Miles 13S, Seymour 9S, Crofut l37, Wildman 9S, Morris B. Beardsley l07, Carroll 126, Bennett Seeley (Republican candidate for the Legislature) 131, Frank L.Staples (DeInOcraticl lO6.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09
WESTpoRT.

Miss Fannie Russell of Stratford is vis- iting Mrs John H. Gray.-One of the largest Democratic parades that has talk en place in Westport, for long time, Monday evening. Out of town companies were present from Darien, Fairfield and South Norwalk.-William B. Douglass of Washington, D. C., was in town, Tuesday.--Mrs Belle Hutchinson and daughter Ida of South NorwaIk have wis ited Mrs Joseph c. Hyatt.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09
BRIDGEPORT.

William E., son of Capt William M. Terry, is attending to his studies in Blairsville, N. J.-The house of the late E. M. Perry on North Main street is re- ceiving new roof and other repairs. - Charles H. Groshans, who resides on the Rocky Hill road, has enlarged his house and made other improvements. Good for Charlie!
 A burglar made off with the coat and vest of Patrick, brother of Lawyer John J. Phelan of 54 Burroughs street, East Bridgeport, early Tuesday morning, first putting pistol at the victims head when he awoke.--Mr Elizabeth M. Abbott was buried from the home of her sister, Mrs c. Spooner of l37 Golden Hill, Wed- nesday.
 George Richardson, superintendent of the Bridgeport Hydraulic Co.,, is busy man. Beeides hia duties as perinteIld-
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09
SOUTHPORT.

Miss Mabel Osborne visits friends in Bridgeport Kate Hurd returned home, Thursday Miss Mary Sommers Is visiting her brother in Virginia.--Mr and Mrs Frank Nichols have little daughter. Nellie Pope was home from Union City, Sunday Mrs John c. Gay of Newtown and Mrs Hubert Will mott of Naugatuck visited their father, c. A. Robinson, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09

her home here and is with friends in Bridgeport. t.-Char1es E. Hine is propos- ing to build new saw mill and is re pairing the house bought of the John Hedden estate Capt Guthrie is expect ing housekeeper from West Pauling, N. Y.-The Hinman families have returned to Brooklyn.-Samuel Warner has been home from Naugatuck.--John Amber is with Miss Grace Pulford. Fred Os- borne of New Haven has visited his grandmother, Mrs Julia Johnson.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09

TTNO THE COMMISSIONERS OF FAIRFIELD l COUNTY The undersigned hereby applies for a license to sell Spirituous and IntoNicat- ing liquors Ale, Lager Beer and Cider, to be drunk on the premises, and Rhine Wine only, pursuant to the laws of this State now in force relating to the sale of intoxicating liquors. at the building known as the Glen House in Sandy Hook, in the town of Newtown.
 Surety on bond proposed: Conrad Derlam.
 Signed, JOHN H. COSTELLO. Dated at Newtown the 21th day of October 1888.
 Endorsed by the following five electors and taxpayers of said towns none of whom are H censed dealers in intoxicating liquors and are not endorsers on any other application {: Andrew Collins, George Winton, A. w. Orgel man, Denis Cavanaugn, simon Corey. COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, TOWN OF NEW TOWN, this 27th day of October, 1888. I, Town Clerk of said Town, hereby certify, pursuant to the statute in such case provided, that this application, endorsed as aforesaid, has been submitted to me, and further certi- fy that each of said endorsers is an elector or taxpayer in said town and that a copy ot the foregoing application, including the above written endorsement, has been filed with me.
 Attest, NJ. J. HOULIHAN,
 Clerk of said Town.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09
sRrDGEwArrR.

Miss Kate Hawley was guest of Miss Agnes Roswell, Saturday and Sunday Mrs E. H. Welton has been sick with 8 hard cold and symptoms of pneumonia,
 requiring the services of Dr Harris, but is reported little better.-Mrs c. H.. Jessup has also been sick, but Is recover ing Dogs are still on the warpath. El- mer Frost found one of his sheep badly bitten about the head, last Friday The remains of Miss Hannah l.. Knight were brought here, Saturday, from Middle town and inferred in the lower cemetery. Rev MT Burgess iofficiated at the grave. Daniel wheeler and Joseph Greer have painted the residence of Albert Mall
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09

FVNO THE COMMISSIONERS OF FAIRFIELD Il COUNTY: The undersigned hereby ap- plies for a druggists license, pursuant to the laws of this State now in force relating to the sale of intoxicating liquors, at the building corner Main and West streets, ill the town of Newtown, in said county.
 Signed, EDGAR F. HAWLEY- Dated at Newtown, the 29th day of October, 1888.
 Endorsed by the following five electors and taxpayers of said town,none of whom are licensed dealers in intoxicating liquors and are not endorSerS of any other application: William Botsford, J. NJ. Turney, w. H .Prindle H. II. Peck, J. B. Wheeler.
 COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, TOWN. OF NEW TOWN, this 29th day of October, 1888. l. Town Clerk of said town, hereby certify, pursuant to the statute in such case provided, that this application, endorsed as aforesaid has been submitted to me and l further certi- fly that each of said endorsers is elector and taxpayer in said town and that copy of the foregoing application including the above written endorsement, has been filed with me.
 Attest, NJ. J. HOULIHAN,
 Clerk of said Town.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09
CHESTNUT HILL.

Melvin A. Wakeley recently donated 30 to the Police Sick Benefit association, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09
Rox3URlY.
Died, 4th, Milo Booth, 60.
aQuEHDu1Y

m State ticket went Republican by \ IHS1or1ty or seven. .-~Mrs D. Shelton is x iSr1 @1r3 fo the house with inllaen nGnation
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09
A Bolted Door

May keep out tramps and burglars, but not Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds, Coughs, and Group. The best protection against these unwelcome intruders is Ayers Cherry Pectoral. With a bottle of this far-famed preparation at land, Throat and Lung Troubles may be checked and serious Disease averteL.
 Thomas G. Edwards, M. D., Blanco, Texas. certifies 1: t Of the many prepa- rations before the public for the cure of colds coughs, bronchitis, and kindred diseases, there are none, within the range of my experience and observation, SC reliable as Ayers Cherry Pectoral.' John Meyer, Florence, ". Va, says HI have used all your medicines, and keep them constantly in my house. I think Ayers Cherry Pectoral saved my life some years ago.
 ID. M Bryant, M. D., Chicopee Falls, Mass, writes '. Ayers Cherry Pectoral has proved remarkably good in croup, ordinary colds, and whooping cough, and is invaluable as a family medicine. Ayers CheITy PectOral,
 PREPARED Bx
 pr. J. .. Aysr ' co, Loweil. Mass. Sold hy all Drugsists Price q III bottles, F.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-09
HOUSATONIC R. R. H0USAT0EIC DIVISION.
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H0TsAToN1G ES{gs !ETe9S S;vIRioI Ri R.
 August g. 1888. BRIDGEPORT. North 10. 10 os m, { S5, so 745pn; freight. 25, 10 20 m, opn Sunday, 2 30 I'm. Arrive 6 50, Q 70 . 1915, 515, 645, 25 m; Sunday milk 6 50 p m: freight Is a n, 4 IS P n- TRUMBULL CHURCH. North 45. 20, 10 70 I'm; oS, 6 o4, g 25 P m; Sunday 42 an South, ss, g g ID, 12 ol, 45. 6 so pa Sunday milk 36 m-
 LONG HILL, North co, 25, 10 ss n. 6 10 8 l2, g 40 p m; Sunday 49 m South sI, g 21, Il 55 . m, 3 30. 22 ? n; Sun day milk, 6 2s m
 STEPEEY. North g. 2 30, 10 25. Il 10 . 6 16. ls, ss n i; Sunday ss . South 3 30, 27, 9 F, II 50 m, 20 616p m; Sunday milk 22 pm BoTSFoRD, North 6 50, 2 3o. 10 3S, II % n 6 20. 8 32, 10 Is p n; Sunday 6 os . . South 8 15,6 IS, Q 0S, n 40 . n.3 IS, s4 pm. Sunday milk 6 os n- EEwTowN, Herth . 20. 47. 10 4s n. ia .
 s os,6 S4,s 4s,lo SO n; Sunday ls . n South, 3 %, 6 10, 9 oo.ll s2 ., E %. ( @
 5 70, s2 P n; Sunday miIk se D FAYETTEVILLE, North 55, 6 %, 10 s2 . n. 12 2o,5 l5.6 &5,s S5 10 4s ? n;Sunaay 2a
 am. South 2 70, 6 o2, 8 s2, n 2S n, 70
 32.5 25, 6 45 n; Sunday milk 5 42p .
 Leave for Bethel 25, 8 55 . n, { 90, s 10
 42 pm; Sunday 52 D. m- Fron DstAel 7,s Is, 10 35am, 25, 6 10 n Sunday f go pm
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 II o1 m, l2 45, 6 S5, Q os, n os ? n; sun- day 31 am South 2 n. 6 SS, 42. n ls am,I 40,4 23,4 5o,6 g n; Sunday niik 2s pm For Danbury, c. 6 os, 6 90. n % am, 80, 7pm-
 DAEBURY, Arrive 6 IS, 6 20, 9 o5, n Ss . . 4 45, 715 P m Leave S5. 4s- q | 10 40 a ID, { oS, 6 20 pm- The Sunday night express, put oa July 1S reaches Brookfeld at fl m Monday, Hroek- field Junction 4:, Hasieyvills sS, Hsvtsva 0S, Bridgeport 3 am
 Saturday passenger only. stops st statieas sa- ly to leave passengers, leaves Bridgeprt as II 50pm-
 DANBURY AND HoRWALK DIylAIoH. BETHEL, from Danbury. 3o. c 43, 4l. l3 1 am, 12 07, 4S, 6 32. 6 26, 2 o2, $ pD
 For Danbury 50. ss. 10 l4 ., I 10
 32. s 54. 6 30, 2 42,l1 lopn Fw 1av-
 leyville co, 10 10 ., 4oS,S 50 ! n1fsu Havlsyville 36, Q 10 n,3 A. 6 a, ? os - REDDIC. usrth IS. 2 Q, 10 % 1 e
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Fourth Year in Bridgeport.

ARE YOU SICK? And have you for years suffered with some obscure, complicated or chronic disease Per haps you have tried doctors by the dozen and taken medicines enough to start a small drug store. It may be you have suffered so long and have tried so many plans and systems of treat ment that you consider your case as incurable. If so, you should
 CONSULT skilled specialist who is familiar with Chronic Diseases. You cannot afford any more experimentation to spend your money without a reasonable assurance that you can be bene- fted- You perhaps feel that in the past you have been imposed upon and your confidence tions, then by the improper treatment of per sons not familiar with your trouble If this is so
 DR. DICKINSON Would be glad to see yon at his office. He has had many years experience in medicine and | devotes his entire time to Chronic Diseases He will point out to you plainly the cause oi your trouble and will give you clear, full | and accurate understanding of your case. lor | shall be told candidly and honestly what tyoul | chances for recovery are. Over 1000 Cured Pa | tients residents of Bridgeport and vicinity will tell you that the results of his experience l are VERY VALUABLE to the sick. CONSULTATION FREE.
 338 BROAD STREET, BRIDGEPORT
 H0URS-10 to 4 and to 8.
 Office closed, Sundays.
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NOR SALE-New White Oak Cart Bodies. ns n good as can be made Price low at l.. N. BOOTHS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-22
HABITS OF THE CoCKRoACH.
An Insect That Has Great Facilities for Get
ing Along in the World.

ing Along in the World
Wherever it came from. the cocEroach
is a true Anglo-Saxon in its capacity for
colonization. In Britain it has establish
ed itself all over the length and breadth
OF the land, but is chiefly, if not intirely
to houses, inhabiting Kitchens, sculIeries.
bake houses ane such places, where
plenty of food can be obtained Moth
ing hat Is sdible comes amiss to this
voracIous insect. In addition 10 almost
evezy artICis of human food. such APP
parentiy unpalitable offsets as wooden
garments, the greasy rags used in clean
ing steam engines and other machinery,
shoes and other articles of leather, and
even books and paper, enter into his bill
OF fare. IN warehouses and on board
ship, the ravages it commits are great,
whole barrels aud sacks of -four, corn.
rice and other articles being consumed
by it. Among other things, cinnamon is
said TO present great attractions for the
cockroach palate. and there is scan AL
to the effect that those whose business it
is 60 reduce cinnamon sticks to a powder,
are not very careful TO separate the spice
from from the insects-whioh sometimes
constitute nearly halt the contents of the
bags-but tumble them in together in the
mill. Though to its other crimes the in
sect does not add that Of cannibalism the
bedbug often falls victim, which is one
point in its favor