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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
KILLED BY A STRAY BULLET.
A Negro Child Killed by a Shot Intended
for Wild Geese,

A Negro Child Killed by a Shot Intended
for Wild Geese.
BALTIMORE, Nd, March 2S-A telegram
was received by the chief of police here Tues
day from Claremont, Va, asking that the
crews of the tugs s. NJ Johnson and Light
ming be arrested on the complaint that shot
from one of them had killed colored child
near that place on the James river When
the tugs arrived in this port last night the
crews were arrested Capt Joseph Delano
of the tug johnson, stated that there was
only one gun, Winchester rifle, with the
party and that he himsslf had done the only
shooting from either tug on the James river.
He said that he had fired several shots at
wild geese on the James near Claremont and
IL must have been one of these shots that
killed the child He was shooting at wild
geese.
The child was in its fathers door-wa half
mile away from the river. Capt. Delano
is locked up at the Central police station;
the balance of the crews were allowed to 60
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
The Scot, Exclasiop Act on Trial.

WASHINGTON CRY, March 2s-The SUI
preme court viii soon take up the case of
Chae Chan Ping, appellant, vs. the United
States. This case involves the constitution
ality of the Scott exclusion act approved
Oct !, 1888. Chae Chan Ping was laborer
who, on his departure from the United States
June ., 1887, Seceived from the collector at
San Francisco return certificate as pro-
vided for in the law in force then. On his
return Oct. 7, 1885 ne was refused admit
lance to this country on the ground that I'M
der the Scott law his certificate had become
ynid
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
FALL RIVER STRIKERS succuMe.
The Strike Declared on Because OF Want
of Funds.

The Strike Declared on Because of Want
of Funds.
FALL RIVER, Mass, March 2s-The
weavers' strike is over, and this morning
nearly every loom in the city was in opera
ton. The Recommendation to return to work
was first preached Tuesday afternoon at the
meeting of the executive committee. Re-
mittances from out of town, which were ex-
pected in the afternoon, failed TO arrive, and
the relief fund, which at noon amounted to
several hundred dollars was quickly ex-
hausted, while applicants were still clamor-
ing for assistance. The executive officers
then announced that no more relief would be
granted that day, and after good deal Of
conferring the decision to declare the strike
of was communicated to the strikers in mass
meeting yesterday. There was soma kicking,
but 1t was generally conceded that this action
was best The men 60 to work under protest
and will submit their case to the state board
of arbitration.
The news is received with great satisfac-
ton by business men and had good effect
on the print cloth market
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
SALT IN A BAD WAY.
1t Cannot save Itself Unless the Trust Ma.
terialIKes.

teriallres.
EAST SAGINAW, Mich, March - There
Is hitch in the salt syndicate negotiations
owing to the fact that some Of the Michi-
gan manufacturers operating salt blocks in
dependent of saw-mills, notably on the st.
Clair river, put exorbitant prices on their
works
One of the prominent manufactures stated
that he was apprehensive that the syndicate
would fall through; that New York and
Kansas manufacturers are all anxious to go
in, and but for the action of the Michigan
manufacturers, as stated, he thought there
would be no difficulty. Unless it is brought
about be declares salt will drop to 30 cents
per barrel, perhaps lower, and force many
manufacturers out OF the business, as the
salt market Is overloaded and the outlook
dubious unless production can be restricted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
STATE OF UH1o, CRY OF TOLEDO

AONAS NoONII, .. ..
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that be
10 the senior partner of the firm of F. j.
CHENEY & Co., doing buriness in the
city of Toledo, County and State afore.
said, and that said firm will paw the sum
Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of Catsrrh that cannot be
cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRa
CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. D., SO. A. W. GLEASON.
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and
mucus surfaces Of the system. Send for
testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY q
CO.. Toledo, o.
S6old by druggists, 75c.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
Northern Pacific and Wisconsin Central.

Northern Pacific and Wisconsin Central.
NEW YORK, March 2s.-The Northern
Pacific railroad directors met yesterday to
receive the report Of tie executive commit
tee on the proposition to- make traffic agree-
ment with the Wisconsin Central but no
report was received, and after being in ses-
sion five hours the directors adjourned SUBJ
ject to call of the chair The subject re-
mains In the same position as it was before
the proposition was conBidered.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
THE MARKETS.
Chicago.

CHICAGO. March q.
On the board of trade o-day quotations We're
as follows Wheat-No. MAY, opened 81 {: ~
closed Slol1s June, opened esssc. closed s5S<o;
July, opene,i sQfsc. closed ;ee. Comma 2
May, opened and closed S5s4c: June opened
and closed . Sac; July, opened and closed
aUl4c. Dats-No. May, opened and closed
.6ssc: June. opened 2ijsc, closed 25s4c; July,
| opened 2Je6c. closed 2alac. Pork-May. opened
Sl2.oO. elosed sl@771s June, opened Sizes.
sl2.s7k Lard-May, opened S5.l2Sk, closed
$40
The Union stock yards report the following
prices: HoSs-Msrket opened active and
firm: with prices more favorable to sellers:
light grades, Si.65G+.eo: rough packing, $40
@4eS mixed lots. Si.71G+sj, heavy packing
and shipping lots, S4.7GGAS,lS Cattle
Steady; becves, poor TO fair, S3.I GlR5O me-
dunn TO good, S'.6GGt4,20. choice. 81. 25a4. IS:
cows. sl.4OG30E bulk, S2lGlSa 50 stockers
and feeders, s2.lGlSs.J0. sheep-Strong: ma
yves, SS.5eDi.1G westerns, Si.0lGl475; lambs,
S450G550.
Produce: Butter-Faucy Elgiu creamery. %
Goo per ID: uaries in lines, I5I20c: packing
STOCK, l2Gtlic Eggs-Strictly fresh laid. 100
lac per dog. Dressed pouitry-Ch icAens, .Gll1lso
per Io ROSTERS sc; turkeys, Il6ll4o ducks, l2sc
LOG; geese, S6.j13I.O1 per dog. Potatoes-Choice
burbanIs, 26lD3oc per bu: Beauty of Hebron 81
0-Sc; Early hose, .oJ&Sc: sweet potatoes, ST.
Go per Dbl. Apples-Choice greetings. 81 50
IS~.W per Dol; poor lots, .0cGSi.N. Gran oer-
iAes, Dell ana bu-ie, s5.vOG6.VV per bbl
New York.
NEW YORK, March ~.
Wheat-Irregular: No. ! red state. sl.O3.
No. 2 do, t05sc: No. red winter March.
Selsc; do April. ss34c do May, sOasc; do June.
sls4c. Corn-Steady; No. = mixed cash. 4Sc:
do March, &c; 40 April. 4214c; do May, csc:
do June, 421sc. Oats Steady; No. i white
state. DC; No. do. all4c; No mixed March.
3tc do April, a05sc: do May. $3.50. Rye
Dull. Barley-Nominal Pork-Dull: new
mess, SlS.co. Lard- Steady: March. n a.:
April, S7.S5 May. S7.4e.
Live Stock: Cattle-Trading duh and limit.
cd; easier feeling at close: common to prime
steers, $8.50l4.5O 100 ios; extra do. A.0On
40 bulls, S.2598Oo. Sheep and Lambs
tlrmer and higher for both sheep and year
ling lambs; unshorn sheep, 81, Gl5.5 y lUO NJ:
unshorn yearlings, $o.0o47.5 80. Hoss--Nomtnai
range, S5.l505.60 y 100 ms.
ROCK ISLAND
HAy-Tfmotns-n $76sOo.
Aay-Wfld, So.Oo0S8 ~
Corn--2o027
Potatoes-29025c.
Turnips-l6c.
Cord Wood-oak, 44.s6: Hickory q,
Straw-S6.0o: baled 80 90.
A crying sin-taking babies to q
theatre
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
THE NEWS AT CHICAGO.
Mr.. Lincoln Taken by surprise-whnt the
| Papers Say.

Mr.. Lincoln Taken by surprise-whnt the
Papers Say.
CHICAGO, March 2S.-Tbe news Of Hon.
Robert T. Lincolns appointment to the Eng
fish mission was a surprise to the politicians
of this city. The papers take the view that
their politics suggest The Tribune and In
ter Ocean highly commend the nomination,
as does The News, which is called independ-
emit Republican, while The Herald and Globe,
Democratic, say the appointment can be &C
counted for only because Mr.. Lincoln Is "the
son Of his father"
"Of course, / appreciate the honor" re-
marked the Hon. Robert I. Lincoln when
congratulated upon his nomination, "but ]
have no official knowledge of my nominal
ton. The only information have received
Is congratulatory telegram from Senator
Hale, Of Maine. which arrived about 2
o'clock From that infer my name has
been sent In, as Senator Hale, who is an old
personal friend, would certainly not have
sent the dispatch without the best Of founda-
tionsn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
Ex-President Cleveland Returns.

New ORLEANS, March 2s.-A special to
the Picayune from Key West says: Ex-Presi,
dent Cleveland and party arrived here
yesterday from Havana Ell route home. The
steamer remained bu5 two hours here and
then proceeded to Tampa A few citizens
went aboard the steamer to pay their re-
spects Mr. Cleveland and party were
lavish in praise Of attentions shown them in
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
A BOUNDARY LINE ALL WRONG.

The Alleged Gold Fields In Uncle Sans
Dominion-A Void Grant.
SAN Francisco March 2S-A special to
The Examiner from Ensenada, Lower Cali
fornia says that the startling and important
discovery is reported TO have been made that
The boundary line between California and
Lower California as fixed by the treaty of
Guadaloupe Hidalgo, should be sixty miles
south OF the line now recognized, and that
therefore Ensenada and the alleged gold
fields are within United States territory. II
this be true, the International land COM
pany's title to its property, being granted by
Mexico, is null and void
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28

BosToN, March 2s-Nicholas Mead a
waiter in the Revere house, went to Samuel
Tuckerman's house at Newton Highland
yesterday i'll search IF his wife He wa. a
drunken fellow, AMI had abused his wife,
who is now in a ying-in asylum. Mrs
Tuckerman refused % tell Mead where she
was, for fear he would trouble her Mead
drew pistol, declaring he would kill him.
self. But I'll kill you FIRST" he said sudden
ly, and began firing, The mother and her
children fled out Of the room down the stairs
and out Of the house, while Mead continued
to shoot at them wo lnding tbs mother and a
son in their heads. he then did the grace
full thing by taking lis own worthless life
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
Giving the French Points on rish-ways.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 2S-Some
months ago Col Mar shall Mcdonald, the
fish commissioner, at the request of the So
ciety of Acclimation of Paris, prepared plans
for fsh-way on the Vienne river, in the
south of France, for which he was awarded
a special medal by the society. Recently he
has been informed by the secretary of the so
ciety, NJ. Raverett Wattell, that the plans
have been adopted by the department OF
public works and the fiEh-way will be erected
this summer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
A Kissing Neighborho rood.

AccoMAc COURT House, March 2s-Mrs.
Virginia Taylor is on trial here on the
charge Of poisoning her husband During
her testimony yesterday she positively denied
the charge. She confessed that she kissed
one Jim Dix several times and sat on his
knee but her husband knew all about II and
did the same thing with both married and
single women. Had never been guilty OF
immoral conduct with Jim Dix She had
Rugged and kissed several of the men who
had testified against her giving their names)
and said it was kissing neighborhood
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
Daliharatn snicida

WATERLOO, Iowa, March 2s.-Fred Gala,
tailor who had been out of work for some
time, went fishing Tues lay evening. After
setting three lines, he sat down on a high
bank, tied his feet together with cord, then
tied both hands by his sides and pitched
headlong into the river. Help was close at
hand, but he was dead before he could he
taken out
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28

WASHINGTON CITY, March 2s-The COMP
troller OF the currency has authorized the
First National bank Of Moberly, No, to be-
gin business with capital of sl0O, 900 This
makes the 4,000th national bank organized
since the Introduction Of the national bank
ing system The banks now In operation
number 5, 1875 The National Bank Of Com
merce of Duluth, ldinn., has also been
authorized to begin business with a capital OF
300 600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
Notary Public.

Idleness IL the beginning of all vices.
Do not Re idle in curing your cough; it
may be the beginning of consumption.
For such diseases the only sure cure is
Warmers Log Cabin Cough and Con-
sumption Remedy. Price 81 and 80
cents bottle. Try 1t.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
Making 1t Safe for the Democrats.

TRENTON, N. J., March 2s.-The assembly
yesterday, after a session Of twenty -four
hours, passed the bill rs-dissricting the state,
by which it is expected that the Democrats
will control thirty-Sx out Of the sixty as
sembly districts The governor at once
aigned the bill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
Fear for Gladstoue,, Health.

LONDON, March as-Mr. Gladstone has
gone to Scotland against the strong protest
OF his doctor, Sir Andrew Clark, and Of
many friends They dread the effect of the
probable exposure and risk of taking cold,
followed by temporary loss Of voice, if moth
ing worse. But no protests could keep him
from attending the funeral of his brother,
Sir Thomas, to whom, in spite Of lifelong
political antagonism, he was deeply attached
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
Britannia Bereaved.
John Bright, the Friend of Lib
erty, Is No More.
SORROW AT THE EVENT UNIVERSAL.

Political Enemies Cease Their Wordy War
fare to Pay Tribute to the Memory Of a
Man Whose Brother Was Humanity
His Effective Work for Reform and Sym
pathy for the War for the Union-Story
of His Life and Services Briefly Told.
LONDON, March 2S.-John Bright died at
$50 yesterday morning at Rochdale His
strength was so slight he was unable to rally
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28

A young dandy recently appeared in
Piccadiliy, London, in costume of Law
endsr trousers. patent leather shoes and
q short jacket Of sealskin. The effect
was striking.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28

Fred Wiebens. of Hartwell. Ga, will
startin May for bicycle trip through
Europe, Asia and Africa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
Caps the Climax of Crime.

PINEvILLE, KY, March 2s-Gene Tur-
ner's house, near Bear Wallow, was burned
Tuesday night Turner and his family per-
ished 1t is supposed some of the Sowders
faction did the deed to avenge the killing of
Bush, Monday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
senator Vashbu,n Co.. uou.-

WAsHINoroN CRY, March Ex-senator
Washburn, who has no. been in good health
since his election last month, has returned to
Ginnssota, where he vim remain until en-
tirely restcysd
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28

Nobody but woman can write scien-
ti6cally of woman's apparel. The man
who attempts it is lost. It is different
with Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup. Either
sex 10 fully acquainted with the merits Of
this noted remedy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28

from the relapse
which began last
week, and he con-
tinued to fail grad
uany until the end
came, painlessiy
and quietly, as If
he was sinking into
a peaceful sleep.
His four sons and
three daughters,
who had bsen
hastily summoned
when Mr. Bright's
alarming symp-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
Cause and Eject Illustrated.

PARIS, March s.-Twenty -one suicides o.
CURED at Monte Carlo during January and
February, and several are reported to have
taken place during the present month. This
season is considered to have been thus far the
most prosperous in the history of the Casino,
the winnings of the bank in February alone
having been $500
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28
BellIgerent Wisconsin Editors.

SHAwANo. Wis, March ESD German
Jr., editor of The Journal, and DR.. Bold,
editor of The Woechsnbatt, had a fight in
Naber's drug store here Tuesday morning.
The trouble resulted from the publication
Of bitter political articles in both papers No
weapons were used, but the fight was for
blood, blows being exchanged with great
deal of force. German got in stinger on
Bold's nose and the latter landed a rattling
blow on 6 ,rmans left eye. Bystanders in
terfered, however, in time to prevent seri-
Gus injury to either of the combatants.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28

Dancing Is said to be declining In popu-
larity in England.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28

Water bonds-Temperance pledges.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28

A crying sin-taking babies to q
theatre.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28

NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 2s-Hon Pryor
W. Carter and Mrs Della Jordan were mar
ried in the senate chamber at o'clock yes
terday afternoon, the governor, assisted by
the speakers of both houses, officiating. An
act was passed by the legislature Tuesday
and approved by the governor yesterday
morning authorizing the governor and speak
ers of the two houses to perform the ceremo-
nv Of marriage
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-28

oms appeared Tuesday, were present at his
ieath-bed.
The death of Mr.. Bright leaves vacancy
IN the parliamentary representation for the
central division of Birmingham Mr. Bright
was last returned as Liberal Unionist, I'M
opposed. The district, which was created in
1885, when Birmingham was split up into
seven single-membered divisions. has never
been polled on the home rule question.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-20
FROM PETERSBURG.
>herifs AFTER an Alleged uou~c-Breakor.
Eic nnN for NnlilaN Irnhr.

PETERSBURG. Va. December 49, -re-
cial. A party Of gentlemen frem Phila-
delphia. with guns and dogs, arrived here
this morning en- route fOr NOttoWay county.
where they will spend several days bird
hunting.
The Circuit Court Of Petersburg. Judge
Il. 4. Hancock presiding. will meet tO-mOr-
row, when I Is probable that the case of ihe
Postal Telegraph and Gable Company ~.
the Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
will be called for trial.
Country people IN large numbers were in
the city today. and the different tobacco
warehouses We're crowded with wagons and
teams. These countrymcn brought here for
safe tobacco and cotton, and before leaving
for home spent good deal Of their proceeds
for holiday goods. 10 is loatned from some
Of these visitors Nom the rural districts
that many al the farmers will not make
enough Oh iheir crops 10 pay Tor the gianO
used on their lands.
The sheril's Of Dinwiddic and NOttoway
counties arrived here last night 10 take
charge Of John Watkins (colOged), who was
arrested in this city Oh hast Monday night.
Watkins j. charged with hOuscbreaking IN
NOttOWaY, aud attempting 10 kill the con
stable Oi that county. lie il also charged
Win attempted rape in pinwidde county.
The passenger trains have all been run.
ming out Of gear to-day. fhe train for the
North. due here about 10 O'Clock \. VI did
moi arrive until O'Clock in the afternoon.
and the last mail was an hour late. The
passenger train tor the west. due at 3:js =.
NJ. was about an hour behind schedule
time.
The two german clubs Of this city viii
each give a supper during the Christmas
week, and u rery pleasant time Is artici-
patcd.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-20

Otersen: Secretary. +. T. Bagley; Senior
Deacon. John l.. Iantwell; Junior Deacon.
j. {. steward; Chaplain. u. g.. worm
stawarris-t,eorgc l.. Morton and X. D..
Picket: Marshall. II. {. tantwell; lyier, l.
ii. johnson.
New Bern j. To vote on the 9th Of January
on the question Of voting 100 10 the last
Carolina Land and Railway Company. Inc
Journal saws: This subscription l. asked
10 aid to build, in conjunction win the
Wilmington, Onslow and East 'aroiiha
Railroad Company, a line Of railway irom
the city Of New Bern, through the counties
of Craven. Jones, Onslow. Fender ana New
Hanover to Wilmington, \. c.
The Monroe Enquirer-Express says; Zone
Of our oldest citizens, who has some money
and doesn't owe anything. was IN Town
Saturday. bought his coffin. and rode nome
on il. He said he wanted To be sure OF oeihg
buried decently when he died.
Schooner Maggie Todd cleared Tuesday
from Wilmington for -. John, Porto hico,
with cargo Of l4O.H2 feet ot lumoer'
shipped by Edward kidder's Son, ana val
ued at S2,202.1.
The Star Warehouse. Of Guiford. is being
enlarged and otherwise improved. The ca
pacity was too small for the increased To-
baccO sales.
Miss Julia Magruder. the well-known au-
thoress, is spending the winter in Concord
with her sister. Mrs. Robert Gibson.
The Lenor Topic says that Mr.. Trent cul.
tivated twenty-eight acres in tobacco, and
cleared 5000 from il.
The Mayor of Wilkesb0r0, aged twenty
four years. is said to be- the youngest in the
State.
Captain II. II. Carroll. sometime postmas-
ter. Of Neatman. is dead.
sheriff James I. Hunter. Of Alamance. is
dead
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-20

tire. The opera will be produced 10y a COM
pany direct from the Savoy Theatre. The
orchestra will be made up Of local musi-
clans. but the director and all the stage
people, down 90 the last chOrister. VIII come
from England. There are siXty-tw0 Of
them. all told. and they will sail from Liver
pool next Saturday.
The Sanitary Committee Of the Board Of
Health has made a long report 10 the Board
on the question Of the storage and removal
Of stable manure. They recommended that
the Sanitary Code be amended. and that II
shall Doe unlawful 10 remove stable manure
from any premises in the city. or 90 cart the
same within the city limits, unless IT has
been previously pressed and haled rs re-
quircd by the beard; also that II must De in-
closed in properly covered receptacles.
The death took place on Monday Of oarah
L.. widow of Peter Hou-man. Of Chucka-
tuck. Va, i'm the seventy-fr-t year of her
age. al the residence Of Japhat Aston. at
Port Richmond. :. !. The deceased ladf
was buried to-day from Grace Church. Port
Richmond. lnicrment i'm staten Island
Cemetery.
\ new bicycle railway system is being
tried near C0uoy Island. which the inventor
saws will run at the rate OF forty miles an
hour. lie thinks it is Just the thing for cur
elevated railways.
Timothy John Coe, one Of the most wide
~ known hotel men IN New } York. shoi him-
self through the head this morning. IL is
thought that be was oui of his mind when
he did the deed. Mr.. COc had been suiici-
ing greatly from nervous pf0stratOn ana
insomnia since last May.