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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-20
MANCHESTER MATTERS
News Notes and Briefs from the South
Side.


Side.
Manchester Lodge, No IA. A., +. and
A VI has just purchased one hundred
and ien fcel of ground on Hull street
between C0wardin svenne and the
Briggs property. The price paid was
$500.
The lodge contemp aies building a
handsome temple ON this property bur
just when they viii commence work has
NOT been determined Or has 10 decided
as tO what will be- done with their old
hs'l ON Fifth street, which has been used
by This lodge AS lodge room for many
years.
The dedicatory ball given by the Tues
day Evening German Club at he Le1der
building was the most brilliant affair
ever given hy this club. About twenty
fgo couples were present, and t1c ger
man was led by Sir. q J.. Seigel, Jr. of
Richmond The condition az the floor,
owing 90 the newuess of the hall, was
Dot as good AS 10 might have been. but as
the dance went ON it rapidly improved,
and before ihe party adjourned 10 Was 10
very good dancing order The hall,
which is located at the corner of Hull
AIIM AFINU rNNNfINs An ANh AAA AtrN Al alif
city. and Is well arranged.
An interesting meeting of The Chaiau.
Qua Society WAS held Tuesday night at
Dr. T. J.. Mathews The programme Of
the evening, which embraced "a piano
solo by Mr Kirk Mathews, reading by
Miss Julia CiOpion, solo by Mrs Walker,
recitation hy Miss Mary Mathews, and
am essay bv Major Joseph Walker, was
beautifully rendered.
The society adjourned TO meet the first
Tuesday evening in January al Mayor
Atkis-Ons.
Captain William Henry White, the
president of the Manchester Water Com
panv. who was in the city yesterday,
stated that they expected TO have water
in the pipes inside of ten days The
iron tank 20 60 on ihe tower Will soon
De completed il is being made in New
England, and will be shipped down here
"a. soon as it is finished AL The ma
chinery is in position at the pump-house,
and ne large filter which Was on eXhibi-
ton at ihe Exposition has been placed in
position in the pump-house building
IL IS said that the new winter car,
which viii soon be ready TO put on the
Manchester street-car line 10 supplanl
The summer car now doing service, will
have c0nlriyance by which when fares
are deposited I'm the box at the rear end
of The car they will be carried by an
automatic arrangement immediately into
the box nearest the driver.
Wild ducks and geese are said TO be
plentiful i'm James river few miles
above the city.
The United states monitor fleet, few
miles below Manchester, continues to at
tract many visitors.
The storm Monday night did consider
able damage IN Chesterfield n some
sections trees were uprO0ted and fences
blown down.
The army OF tramps that halted around
Manchester few days ago has moved
South Petersburg will have the honor
of their company by to-day.
The Hastings Court, Judge ingram
presiding, was engaged yesterday In The
consideration of chanCery causes. The
court Will not be in session to-day but
will meet again tomorrow.
Mrs. c. W. Em5rey has returned TO
Manchester on account Of the illness OF
her mother, Mrs. McCrae, who is staying
VITA her cousin, Mrs. j. W Slubbs, on
Ninth street
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On Christmas night the Reception
Committee of the Young Mems Christian
Association will give a reception and en-
tertsinment TO the young men away
from home
Quite a number Of the merchants have
been addressed by circular letter asking
that they send the names Of the young
men in their employ who will not be
able to spend Christmas evening at
home. Many of the employees in our
busines5-houses are young men from the
country and from other cities. who can
not afford TO lose the time from business
20 take a trip home.
1t is desired TO reach this entire class,
and any one wishing to contribute
to their pleasure can send the
name aud address 10 the secretary, who
will send an invitation to the young
man.
An exceedingly interesting programme
is being arranged.
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POLICE NOTES.
A Rather Quiet pay for ais Honor


The Police Court yesterday was not as
exciting as the Black Diamond
made IL the day before. The prisoners
who were fined generally paid up, and
those who lid not exhibited no disposi-
ton to Jump the eight-foot high fence
Abraham Turner (co.ored) was before
the Police Justice on the charge oi carry
inc concealed weapons, and with being
disorderly and resisting the police. On
the latter charge he was fined under the
citv ordinance IS and costs for disor-
derlv conduct, etc, and under the state
law 500 for carrying concealed weapons.
The latter fine he paid in coupons, get
ting them from William IL. Beverage.
He used one Sl5 coupon, one OF 50 anc
one OF ) 90, making $3.50, and PAID the
remaining iifiy cents in current SILVER.
This was the first time such tender OF
clippcd coupons had been made TO Justice
Crulchdeld. and before he received them
he consulted Judge Atkins who ioli Eim
that uuder the law he would have TO do
40. The fine imposed under the city or
dinance was, of course, paid in money.
Edward G. Cooper and James Howard,
the two young men charged with stealing
from The person Of Charles Kendrick
Sis.l5. was called and continued until
the 22i instant, on motion Of their coun-
sci. Mr. samuel NJ. Page
John Jones (cOlored) charged with
stealing a piece OF silk and some silk
handkorchefs from +. NJ. Stairs, resulted
10 bis being found guilty and going to
jail for thirty days
Robert Johnson (cOlored), a yagrant
and exposing bis person In the public
streets, was jailed in default OF security
for thirty days.
George Cumbere was fined s. and costs 4
Tor assaulting and beating John Baden /
IN The premises OF his bar-room.
Peter 1aif was disorderly on the street,
md his fine was s. and costs.
II. 0. Allen was charged with running
is electric car into the wagon OF Mrs. I'll.
Is at the corner OF Brook avenue and
,lay streets on December l4Ih. The
'olice Justice dismissed the case.
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Amusements To-NIght I

At the Academy tonight, Hoyt's Tin
Soldier" is to be reproduced. No play
mas even been presented in Richmond
this season, with the probable exception
of Jim the Penman,' which has excited
so much enthusiasm AS this. Our smuse.
meni-lovers will be glad to give Rats"
and the res. OF the company warm re-
ception.
THE THEATRE.
julie Keen will make his appearance at
the Theatre tonight in "Only Ger
man." play said 20 be full OF fun.
Mr.. Keer will appear for three nights,
with a matinee on Saturday.
THE BRoAD-sTREET oPERA-HousE.
There will be no performance at the
Broad. d.street Opera-House tonight, but
tomorrow night an engagement with the
San Francisco slinstrels will begin, to
sentlnus throughout the week.
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CABLE FLASHES.

AUCKLAND. y. T.. December le.-Ine late -
advices from samoa state that King Mataa-
fas' forces have fought a long and hard Oattie
with the followers of Tamaroses, ana nave
captured large portion Of the town OF Atn5
One hundred were killed and many woundcd'
ZANzIBAR. December by the sultan
order four natives charged with MURDER nave
ner I'M the streets, and their mutiatcd bodies
left exposed -,
Tne sultan has ordered that twenty foui
e-prisOners. one ~ whom is woman; ~
similarly executed during next week lhcy
all not all be killed az once. but few each
day. The English consul has protested ERainss
the proceedings OF the sultan, but his EFFORTS
we're without avail. The Sultan announces
that In the future be Will be guided py the NO
bammedsu law only In administering justice.
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heoause OF water competition between ter

because OF water competition between ter
minal points. ~, 49,.
George c. Gault. general manager on tne
Queen aud Crescent road. explained Orleiy
what had been done by the company 70 maAe
its tariffs conform with the inter state CON
merce law 10 complied strictly 10 the law et
cent where water competition compeieu
them 10 charge more for the short than TOT
the long haul. He thought country merchants
eyeryw here along their system were wen SAT
isnsd with the operations OF the inter Statc
commerce law. strict compliance win the
law had not. he said. injured the revenues OF
the road. IL had but one regular classlhcs-
ton. aud nine tenths of the business OF the
road was done under that classification All
the railroads In the United states, he thought
could well afford 20 Use a uniform ciassinca-
tion for merchandise. but there must neces
.arily be numerous notifications 10 meet
special cases In many localities.
J. W. ThOUas. president ana genefh than-
ager Of the Nashville, Chattanooga ana y;
Louis road. said the local rates on that roan
had been lowered considerably in July. loci.
after the inter State law went into operation.
but since that date there had been no changes;
The rates on local or State traffic cOnfofmeu
str city with the long and short haul clauses
or he law. hut on through traffic they not,
These through rates IN south and west -bOuuu
freight were fixed by the southern steamship
and Railway a ssOtiatiOn. and be READ them
lust - they were fixed BY the association.
Tue investigation will be resumed to-mor-
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As was noticed in the TINES several
days ago, Mr John "a. Ouey. recently "a
member 0f The Board of Aldermen, bad
rendered his resignation t0 THAT body
The resignation was laid on tbe table,
but, under ihe Constitution, from The
time Mf Oley accepted "a Government
position, be uld no longer be member
of the Council
The general impression IS that when "a
member of this body resigns IBIS sue
cessor when appointed. becomes "a mem-
Der OF all The committees of which be
was member This is not SD. however,
and on yesterday Mr. Richard N Taylor
was appointed ON the Committee On
Light cics Mr.. Otley.
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Messrs. r. h. Franklin, treasurer OF
Gloucester S J. r. White, treasurer OF
Caroline: +. J. Mccullough, treasurer of
Botetouri; Samuel Kimberly. ex clerk OF
Norfolk city: + W Maupin, sergeant Of
Portsmouth city, and LIE Brit of Nanse-
mond, were al Tie Capitol yesterday.
The following conyicis We're received
at the penitentiary yesterday: Frank
johnson, OF Shenandoah county, 10 serve
one year for malicious assault, Spencer
Claiborne, Of Danyille, 10 serve TWO years
for grand larceny.
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A commission of luuacy was held yes
ierday morning on an Ola Confederate
soldier al the Soldiers Home. The com
mission consisted of 'SQuires Ialley,
Henley, and Rugg They found him In
sane
The name Of the unfortunate soldier Is
II. K. Howard. He came from kappa-
hammock county. and Was brave mem
Der Of the Virginia Division. Tie bad
been partially para,yzed ON one side.
His age Is SO years lie will be taken TO
the ASYLUM at Williamsburg as soon as
the authorities are heard from, and there
ienderly cared for during lhc remainder
o! his life.
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at Dyer's Confectionery and Variety Store,
6l4 East Marshall street, near Seventh
Candies made fresh every day. Plain
candies with gum-drops, l0c. per pound I,
French candies with gum.drops, l0c. per
pound fine Christmas mixture, l2ic. per
pound fine cream bon-bons. l5c per
pound extra fine French mixture, 20c
per pound the best French mixture, 40c
per pound, SOC. elsewhere. Mixed nuts,
raisins, figs dates, DC, in great variety and
at lowest prices. Five thousand cigars to
be sold at 75c per box of fifty cigars
worth 81 per box. Liberal discount made
to stores, clubs, committees, &c.
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BALTIMORE. December le.-fhe monthly
meeting Of the Board Of Directors Of the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company was held
to-day. and organized by electing MIR. Charles
" Mayer president. The election was pro
tested against by TIE city and state directors,
who cast eight votes for the retention OF Mr..
samuel Spencer. Mr. Mayer received thirteen
votes. resolution WAS adopted requesting
the committee appointed last April 10 inyesti-
gate the financial condition Os he company
and not 10 make report until they could
bring "A full and final report.
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Proceeds Of the Bazaar- Meeting of the
Board Of Directors

The Bazaar Commiitceoi tie Travellers
Protective Association Will hold s. final
meeting 90 Murphy Hoiel tonight at s
O'Clock, aud The Board of Director. Will
meet on Wednesday next. December 26th.
,0 receive their report
The ioisl proceed of the Bazaar is
estimated al 81 200. ond The net proceeds
SO shout $500 This money is 10 he used
for ihe pa pose Of furnishing out a head
quarters for The Association in This city.
There is also vacancy tO bo hl.ed at
ihe next meeting of ihe Board caused by
tlo removal of Sit j B. Myers from ihe
city. but bot no one hos been mentioned
ls his successor
The Board, as now organized, is com.
posed of the following gentlemen ~. R.
ID Gascoyue. er-.ba0 president % j.
Harwood, secretary. +. G. Peek. chair
man. W H. TyIec. G.. Mrlhiser, G.. d..
Phillips, r.. 5 Crump. j. II. Whno. D. $.
Harrison. and j B Myers the term Of
thc last four expiring May lsi, 1889
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THE IsTBMUs CANAL.

Senator Edmunds Opposed to Any Foreign
Government Controlling the Work.
WASHINGTON. December l9.-Mr. Edmunds
offered in the Senate and had referred TO the
Committee on Foreign Relations TO day the
following;
Resolved. That the Government Of the
United States will look with serious concern
and disapproval upon any connection OF any
European government with the construction
or control OF any ship canal across the lstnmus
Of Darien or across Central America, and must
regard any such connection or control AZ IN
iuriQus Ia the Just rights and interests of the
United states and as a menace TO their vel
fare.
Resolved. That the President OF the nited
States be requested 90 communicate the ct-
preston OF the views n Congress 20 the gov
ernments OF the countries OF Europe.
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SPAN or A BRIDGE FALLS.
Three workmen Killed.

CONcORD, y. H., December l9.-This fore
noon the middle bridge spanning the Meuimac
river at Hocksett, y. H.. used by the suncook
branch Of the Concord railroad. and which was
undergoing repairs. was overthrown by the
supports being carried away by the rough
water and was prociptated over the fdils
carrying With 10 nine Of the eleven men who
were working upon if. Three men were
drowned, the remaining six being rescued In
an injured condition. but none hurt fatally.
y. J, BlutZ, "A Western Union lineman be
longing In Northern New York. who was on
the bridge. went through TIE falls and was
taken out in an exhausted condition snd badly
injured about the legs and body.
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LEMoS ELIXIR.

IL, Wonderful Effect on the Liver, Stoin
acb. Bowels, kidney ana b ooh'
As prepared by Dr. II Moz'ey Atlanta Ga
A pleasant lemon drink that positively cures
ali Billiou.Dess Constipation. Ind ge uon or
Dyspepsia. Headache, Malaria, Kidney DIS
ease d zziness. Colds, LOss Of Appetite re
yers. Chilis. Bl tches, P.mples. All impuri-
ties Of the blood. Pain ia the Back falpaia-
ton Of the Heart. and all other diseases
oe1sed by disordered liver. stomach and
kidneys the first great cause Of all fatal
diseases. 50 cents and tl per bottle. Sold
by druggists. Prepared only by II. Mozley'
NJ. D., Atlanta. Ge)rgia.
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ANOTHER BIRMlNGHAM CRIME.
The Body of an Unknown Murdered Man


The BODY of an Unknown Murdered Man
Found.
BIRNGNGgAa. Ala, December l9.-1here Is
much excitement over the finding OF the BODY
Of an unknown man in the woods rear O1moor,
four miles from this city, on Monday. The
man had been murdered and the motive Of the
crime was no doubt robbery. The victim was
well dressed, and IL + evident that be was IN
easy circumstances.
John MandersOn, farmer living several
miles from here. T. missing. and 10 Is believed
that he also has been murdered. He was last
seen saturday.
The corOner's Jury investigating the shoot
iug al the iail held a short session last night,
but nOthlng important was elected. The pre-
liminary trial OF sheriff Smith was begyn to-
day
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An Electric Light Trust.

NEW YORK.. December l9.-The star says IL
Is reported that a combination Of all the Edi-
son electric light interests IS being formed
with capital Of about sl2.OO,0O). Edison
/ ignt stock has been steadily rising on the ex-
change and has reached 10 Henry Willard is
reported 20 be acting In the matter for foreign
investors. II Is also thought possible that the
other electric light interests will be absorbed
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COLUMBIA. ; c.. December ls.- The melon
growers of Barnwel and Aiken counties. who
control 1900 acres Of me on land. have organ
i,ed a Watermelon Trust. Colonel NJ Brown
has been elected president and p. Is. Hawgood
secretary and treasurer. They expect 10 he
able 10 limit the acreage and regulate the price
OF melons.
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. Tailor for Postmaster-General

PHmDELPHIA. December l9-The North
American eays this morning that IL Is most
excellent authority FOR making the positive
statement that President-e'ect Harrison has
decided upon John Wanamaker for Post
master General. The information con es from
one Of philadeiphla's best-knQwn usiness
men. who is also a warm friend of Nj Wan
amaser. and strongly advocated him for the
position 10 which the Presldent-elect has de-
termined 10 appoint him.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-20

Ask your druggist for Browns Bron
chisl Balsam. Unexcelled as a remedy
for coughs, colds, bronchitis and all affec-
tions OF the throat and lungs. Trade
supplied by G.. W. Lalimer, druggist, 500
West Marshall street, Richmond, Va.
Telephone 81.
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Latest Prom the West Virginia Election.

CIScINNArI. December IA special from
Charleston. ". Va. denies that Governor
Wilson has decided TO sign all the four certifi-
Gates Of the Democratic COngressmen. When
asked IN regard 10 the matter to-day the Gov
ernOr said he had made no expression. directly
or Indirectly. In relation 10 the matter. ms
settles the rumor that the Governor had Issued
orders for the militia 10 be- in readiness 20 up
hold his action in granting certificates % the
Democratic COnsressmcn.
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The Exposition Is over, but the gaure-
door stove and range that took the first
premiums are for sale at my store on
Governor street also. slate msntels,
frsnts and CRATES, tenders and gas chan
dslisrs JeRN bewHns.
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SOUTHERN TRAFFIC RATES.
Investigation by the Interstate Com
meree Commission.

wAsHISGTos. December lo.- The Interstate
Commerce Commission resumed Its investi-
cation of Southern and Southwestern traffic
rates 20 day. Mr.. A. Pope. general freight
agent of,the Norfolk and Western road, ex-
planned 10 the commission the basis upon
which tariffs are now adjusted on that road
and what had been done the past wear or twc
10 bring their classifications and rates In con
formity with the new law.
Mr.. n. Smith, vicc-president OF the Louisville
and Nashville road, made long statement ex
planatory OF the position OF that road on tne
long and short haul question AZ applied 20 20.
IN some instances for the short than for tne
long haul. but this. he claimed, was 1usnnsp's
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ATKISSON. - Died. at the residence Of his
parents, III Mosby street, at l0:0s 2. NJ. Tues
day, December Is. ISss. LITTLE WALTER
FLOYD, infant son OF Junius \. and Hannah
A. Atkisson aged months and i5 days.
wEiNHOLD. Died. az his residence, No
e0l7 East Main street, LIEBRECHT VEIN
HOLD aged 81 years and omonths.
Deceased was born In Marrenwerder, Prus
sia.
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The Haytien Rebellion.

NEW YORK. December le.-Adyices from
Cape Hayti are 10 the effect that on December
d the rebel forts opened fire upon the men-Of
war which were bomharding the town, and
that the vessels rctrcated and steamed out 70
sea The families Of the insurgents who ned
10 the hills when the bOmhardment began. re-
turned 10 their homes
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Don't Hesitate

for one moment, but buy = box of the
Cherokee Cough drops and cure that cough
you have. Only DC. per box. Satisfac.
tion guaranteed or money refunded. On
sale al all drug stores and confectioneries.
Trade supplied by Purcell, Lsdd & Co.
and Powers, Taylor d Co., wholesale
druggists.
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War Between Hostile Tribes In Zanzibar

ZANZIBAR, December l9-Whiie the warri-
ors of Masi settlement were absent on a hunt
ing trip band from the Arusna tribe raided
the settlement. They massacrod all the old
people and children and siczed the cOncubiner
and cattle carrying them of. The Masais
have commenced war upon the Aru-hAs.
which vii. probably last for three years.
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nistinot Enrthnnnke shocks.

Troy. ~ y. December le.-Reports re
ceived In this city from points In Washington
and Warren counties say that a shock OF earth
quake was felt this morning few minutes be-
fore . O'Clock. Buildings were peceptibly
shaken. windOw-panes ratified, and other man
ifestatiOns Of the seismic disturbance felt.
The vibration lasted for about i've seconds
As far az can be learned no damage was done.
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In the two suits Of Wedlinger against
Jones, and Jones against Medlineer,
both growing ,ut Of a contract for ieei
mentSl suits for the members OF Captain
Jones company, the Jury IN ihe tir.t sun
brought IN a verdict for $l7l6O. Ia the
latter suit the jury found for the defend
ant
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Republican League and the Inauguration.

NEW YosK. December la.-Ihe Republican
League Of the United states met az the head
quarters in this city to-day. The date Of the
national convention was set for February 2sth
next and March lst-the place, Baltimore.
This arrangement was devised IN order 10 give
the many members from all over the country
chance 70 sec President Harrison's Inaugural
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Quay cIoseted with Harrison.

INDIANAPOLIs, IND,. December lg.-senator
Quay was closeted with Presidcnt-elect Har-
rlson IN the latter's residence for nearly four
hours to-day. Nothing that. assed in thocon-
ference was given out aud, as usual, tho visit
was designated as purely social" Mr.. Quay
left for Washington at 3 o'clock this after
noon.
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Where can we buy The haDdsomest
Plush, Leather and Alligator Work
Boxes, Dressing Gases, etc, etc, filled
with the finest goods We reply, the
largest, best and newest stock Is a.
0wEss d MDon DRUs Co.'S,
opposits Postof1cs
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sYPHER or LOUISIANA,

he OF unsavOry fame. wanted 10 out Herod
Hefod. but he was a minority all ny himself.
In fact the cOnferrees did not appear 10 have
more respect for him than the Republicans OF
his district expressed in cOnve ,ion few
months ago.
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offer for private sale at sacrifice a
very fine toned Knabe three pedals)
piano. Can be seen at my auction.house,
No. ~ North Ninth street.
GEO. W. MAYO, Auetioneer.