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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-02-22
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harmless, than the contents of his edi-
rial columns. He intimatcs that the
paper is to be continued, but is silent
as to the name of his successor. Who
ever he is onr advice to him is to have
some blood in his eye and more gall in
his ink than his predecessor, and our
word for it, the paper will have more
friends and less to fear from it's enc
mics
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-02-22

The farmer, rho has no protection,
sells his corn here for the Liverpool
market at p cents per bushel: then
buys protected article in the home
market for Is cents, which he might
have bought with his corn Tor the
money he got for III for 10 cents in
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-02-22

Some time Tuesday night a chicken
coop, owned by Thomas Manning,
who resides at the corner of Joliet and
Guion streets, North Ottawa, was en-
Tered by unknown parties and eigh-
teen fine Plymouth Rock chickens
were taken.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-02-22

Morris is to have an ice factory. Mr..
Gebhard is about to convert his old
brewery into such an establishment,
and as he will have the fixtures to ma
nufacture much more ice than he will
need for his own use, he offers TO sup
ply the city and surrounding country.
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given me by the Streator bank, in eX-
change for the one giveL me by John
Funk, at the National City bank in
this city. | didn't care who knew
lanything about it, as the matter had
been consummated at that time.
believe that you gentleman would as
sail me for practicing law if | made
my agreement with Funk public.
| never was present at a meeting OF
the library board when Wash Arm
strong was accused of having received
$1,000 from Funk. | met Mr. Will
Hanson and told him | knew who had
received the $500 and for what it
had been paid. told George Arm
strong the cost of another trial would
be $4,000 or $4,000 and at the same
time knew he could not settle the
matter. The library board was the
only power that could make a settle
ment. ! dealt with him because he
was around Il great deal and knew
now things were moving. | may have
said In Swifts office that the executor
instructed me to settle the coutrover-
sy. Swift may have asked me
whether or not Jack Reddck had EN-
ployed me to settle the estate and
that ! said in reply he only gave me
$50 for such services. but am not
certain.
What was your purpose in writing
that letter To Jack Reddick?
Jack was going to write the letter
but was suddenly taken sick in my Of
ice and asked me to mail him the let
ter. At that time | was accused of
accepting pay from both sides and
wanted to be eXonerated in some way.
| didn't tell the executor about the
agreement with Sis Reddick. John
Funk recognized the claim of 81, 800
but | did not want 10 present the
claim against the estate simply be-
cause had no proof at the time TO
oiler in support of it.
l inferred from what | had heard
about John Funk that he did not nav
anything unless compelled To do so,
hence thought il best To get my
money AS soon as possible.
John Gilbert-Lrhat was your only
reason for keeping the matter quiet,
was 1t?
Yes, sir, il was. had done the
work and wanted the money. To he
sure, the work was not entirely COM
pleted, but | wanted To get my money
before anything happened.
The redirect examination started
out with scrap about Judge Gil
bert's advising Evans To practice law
and with question whether he (Ev-
ins) had ever talked with Gilbert
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-02-22

Therewas quite bit of "ruction"
in the Republican club at Streator on
Saturday evening. when it met to APP
point delegates to the club convention
at Springfield. The row was between
the friends of congressman Hill and
the soldiers. the latter being "out'
with our Nj. G. on account of his
shameful disregard of their claims in
the distribution of the offices. Well,
the soldiers downed the other fellows,
and the ind.- Times says the state of
armed belligerency is ION" against the
gentleman from Joliet by the soldiers
to stay, and it really clocks as if the
Hon. Henry MayO's chances for the re-
publican nomination were frightening
in this part Of the district"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-02-22

Mr.. ]. Montgomery, editor of the
Marselles Ne,cs in Moday'S issue, lays,
down his pen and scissors, and sorrow
fully parts company with those who
hitherto have been his friends and pa
irons. "In parting" he says, 'we are
sorry but frank to say, that we cannot
voice the sentiment of the lamented
Lincoln and say we take our departure
with love for'all and malice to none, >
but beg leave to amend by asserting
our love for many and pity and con-
tempt for the few whose prayers were
only an appeal to high heaven for pow
er and strength to cruelty him who
dare not see and preach as they do"
Really to one who has been, as we have,
in the habit almost daily and nearly
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-02-22
SATURDAY ENDS IT.

4
SATURDAY ENDS IT.
When court convened Saturday
morning at o'clock A. j. O'COnoI
made an argument for plaintiff. He
reviewed the evidence as given on the
witness stand and made an exception
ally tine plea. His oratory was of a
| high order and his arguments were
| able and to the point. Mr.. Brewer
| followed in behalf of the defendant,
and made lengthy argument-keen
in its suggestions to the jury, logical
and beneficial in method and manner.
The closing arguments were made
by Judge Gilbert. He said in sub
stance: "If Judge Evans, as probate
judge, received money from Funk for
professional services, then Funk is
entitled to recover it back. Again.
if Evans, in settling the Red
attorney for Jack Reddick, and
also for Funk, then the plaintiff
is entitled to recover it back. Judge
Gilbert's review of the testimony was
la terribly scathing arraignment of
, Judge Evans conduct all through the
transaction and series OF transactions
connected with the will case, based on
the theory that the jury adopted in
their verdict-that Judge Evans had
not only taken fees from Sis Reddick
and Funk on the one side in matter
pending in his own court, hut had also
taken fees in the same case from Jack
Reddick, who represented the other
side of the case.
The instructionSof the court made
it evident that the jury could not do
otherwise than find for plaintiff. The
Court stated that if the jury believed
from the evidence that Judge Evans
received $500 from John Funk for
settling the Reddick will case. and at
the same time, as probate Judge.
passed upon all the reports and claims
presented in the will case, then a YER
dict should he given plaintiff, rs the
law is plain in the matter. Although
Judge Evans intended to do good To
both parties and believed he wasdoing
an honest work. nevertheless the law
prohibits such transaction by an
acting judge, and claim for fee
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-02-22

IN my Judgment rhe man WHO makes
a settlement is worth more than the
lawyers who try to continue the con
hict to get the large fees. If he did
the work honorablf he is entitled tC
the fees paid him by Funk. Judge
Evans, as probate Judge, did not prac.
tice in his own court. This case was
pending in the circuit court and Judge
Evans has perfect right to practice
here and demand his fees.
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ISLANDERS which were being published
concerning improper transactions al
legged to have been committed by me
in the Reddick will settlement. He
| felt sick and told me to write a letter
to him narrating the facts to be made
prominent in the article, which was to
appear in the La Sale Democrat Press.
Following is a copy Of the draft of
that letter: SIN regard to your com
municatiOn concerning the settlement
of the Reddick will case, | will say to
you frankly at the time told you TO get
yourself paid for your services out of
the other parties In interest, and that
did not care how much YOU should
get, even If it was the whole of the
estate, as preferred you to have it
rather than those who, in my opin-
ion, have come into the possession of
property which rightfully belongs to
the heirs Of VIM. Reddick. have
often wished that | had pushed the
controversy to the bitter end" This
letter was not signed or returned TO
Evans by Reddick, but was found in
his papers after his death.
CRoss-EXAMINATIoN BY JUDGE GIL
BERT.
The court took a ten-minutes' recess
and then Judge Evans took the stand
again and said on cross-eXamination.
! have presided over the probate
court since 1882 and have acted on
every claim or report presented in the
Reddick will case. ] approved the
payment of 5000 In settling the will
controversy. The executor had his
son, Mott Armstrong. as legal adviser
most of the time, and he prepared the
first report filed. No attorney repre-
sented the estate until the fall of 1885,
at which time A. j. Williamson was
by the library board To look
after their interests. \ stipulation
stating that the library board agreed
to pay Jack Reddick 5000 was ap-
proved by me. ! did not read the
document. however.
Judge Gilbert-Oh, SO YOU are not
In the habit Of reading documents
before you approve them-is that so?
Judge Evans am always certain
they are matters relating to the estate
In question, but il is not always
to read the documents before
they are signed.
| have known G.. w. Armstrong
abont thirty years and our acqualn-
lance has always been agreeable and
pleasant. Prior TO the settlement he
was in my court room very frequently
and often consulted me as 10 his
duties In the management of the Red
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-26
Church Dedication,

The Z,nn Chapel situated in the
Zinn neighborhood near Reedsville.
will be dedicated next Sunday, June
Goth, services to begin an 1880 n.
IN. The Rev. Daniel Davis. of
Grafton, will preach the dedicatory
sermon and it is expected that large
crowd will be present. The church
is an NJ. p. Church and has been
built by the united effort of the
community, assisted by liberal con
trlbutions from abroad. The young
folks of the neighborhood viii meet
Saturday night an organize Young
Peoples League.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-26

The following persons are our av-
thorized agents, and will receive
subscriptions and forward the same
TO us:
Rocdsville. Mason Watson.
Newburg, Frank NJ. Dent.
Austen, John Mattingly.
Function, Jas. 5. Hunt and W.
j. LOvclle.
Rowlesburg, Z. A. ConiiT.
Aurora, j. o. Lautz.
Terra Alta, Farley DoBcrry.
Albrightsville. Il. G.. Martin.
Bruceton, S. NJ. Albright.
Rockville, ID. S. Gibson.
Sinclair, G. N. Ridgway.
Eighty Cut, W. Scott Garner.
Camp Ground, Frank Il. Gale.
Weston, John s. Mitchell.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-26

means, you push your way up. and
it is few christians assembled tell
ing the people Of a God. You pass
on to another street, YOU meet with
another band giving the familiar
strains OF "way down South in Dix
io, and The banner floating high
ADVERTISING Base bali or picnic or
dance. Pass on u little further to
one of the less freQucntod streets bv
the hig her toned people of society.
and You will meet another process
SION with two flags at the front, two
drums, few tambourines. few
men and women dressed in blue an6
red, marching and singing "Come
to Jesus Forming u circle before
some saloon or protno house they
tell of u Savior that can save from
their sins, but tins is too disgusting.
The police often lays holt of Thorn
Called salyationis;s) and they are
arrested and taken TO prison for
disturbing the peace. These things
| have witnessed time aud again,
and | write just what | know.
This is on SUNDAY, say nothing OF
the other six days.
] have much love for California.
and would say nothing against it MS
a country, for | tank il is the most
beautiful and grand country ever
was in, and il one has been rooted
and grounded in the love OF God,
these wicked things cannot shake
him from the faith, indeed it only
brings him closer TO God, but oh
until the folly is soon it is terrible.
If you will publish this. Will try
in my next to tell something of the
other side Of the picture of Culiior.
MIA.
Hoping this will be interesting
and fnd Tho Preston people all well,
| am yours,
S. G. SHAW.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-26
New X. ofP. Officers.

At a regular session Of Brown
Lodge No. 81, Knights OF Pythias.
held Tuesday night, the following
officers we're elected for the ensuing
term, beginning July Il
Past Chancellor, W. VI. O. Daw-
son.
Chancellor Commander, Frank
NJ. Thomas.
Vice Chancellor, J. VI. Crane.
Prelate, George A. Williams.
Master at Arms, Jerome Menear.
Master Of Exchcquer, DR.. Nc
Millen.
Master Of Finance, Marshal
Feather.
Keeper Of Records and Seal, r.
b. Tfotter.
These officers will be installed mt
the neyt meeting, Tuesday evening
July J..
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-26

We have one Of The BEST Sewing
Machines that's made, for sale at
this Office CHEAT. 1t is just from
the factory and bran new in every
respect. Hes c1 ne letost attach
meats and warrented to give cont
rlete Satisfaction. We bought on an
Advertising contract and will soil
cheap. Come to the ARGUS Office
and see it and get our price, great
Bargain Cor some one.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-26
Personal Paragraphs.

Old Uncle Peter Beverly is in
town this week visiting friends and
relations and gave this Office n call.
Mr.. EVERY is one of the oldest men
in the county, being now in his saith
year.
We had o pleasant call last Thurs
day from Thomas Dunn. of Bob
town. Mr.. Dunn is n very intelli-
gent farmer and well posted on the
issues of the aay.
DR.. Hartigan, of Morgantowu,
one of the Faculty Of the University.
was in town Tuesday. The Doctor
is considered the handsomest
man in Morgantown,( Bro. Morgan,
of the Post eXcepted) and is u yer y
clever gentlemen.
Mr.. VIII Shaffer and Miss Bessie
Adair, of Terra Alta, drove over to
Kingrood last Friday and returned
Saturday. They had some difficulty
IN getting back after the storm the
way the roads were.
Mis- Dora Bishop. of Albrights-
vile, was in town Tuesday.
Miss Jennie Graham left yester-
day for Newburg, where she goes to
visit friends before returning home.
Miss Jennie Smith arrived in
Kingwood last Saturday and re-
manned over Sunday. She held
services at the NJ. Il. Church Sat
urday evening and Sunday morning
and evening. Fent Baker drove
her to the railroad Monday morn
ing.
Miss Ida Menear has been sick
for a week or two, but is some bet
ter now.
Mr.. Smith Albright, of Bruceton,
was IN town short time Monday.
"Unclo Jimmy" Carroll has been
very poorly the past week and is
hardly expected TO live.
Wait Graham has moved into his
handsome new house at the east
Cllu VI lONhs
Samuel \. Plumb. Of Housewife.
Is very low with typhoid fever. DR.,
McMillcnis the attending physician.
We had a pleasant call Tuesday
from Mr.. J. NJ. Gribble, one of the
leading cltizcns OF the Pisgah
neighborhOod, who was in town on
business. lie was accompanied by
Mr.. John Haynes, of Conneilsvillc,
Pa, who was here to secure a writ
OF attachment of Clerk Martin, to
we'd Miss Jennie Guscman. daugh-
ter Of Isaac Gusemnn. The we'd
ding takes place to-day.
Harry NelT was down at Bruceton
this week repairing the line Of the
Kngwood and BraMdonville telc-
graph.
Messrs. Camden Somers and Lee
Vance, of Clarksburg were in town
yesterday. Mr. Somers is in the
insurance business and Mr.. Vance
represents hardware house.
John TerrilI Of Brownfeld Pa.
is mere visiting his brother jim
Tcrrll, our barber.
Deputy Assessor Leroy Shaw
was IN town Saturday completing
his work.
Col. Andrew Mcdonald and Jun
Tor Brown left last Saturday for
Washington Pa, to attend Com
menccment exercises of Washington
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-26
BRUCFToN

Correspondence OF the Auovs.
George Giles and Squire Edwards.
of C0nnelsyiilc, Pa, staid overnight
In Bruccton last week. They were
on their way TO Mr.. Giles property,
the Green's Run Mill near King
wood. Squire Edwards came up TO
look at it with the purpose of buy
ing II il suited him, but they failed
TO trade,
Henry Chidcster and wife are Wis
ting j. NJ. Chichester here.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hunt. of
Uniontown, PA. are stopping at
DR.. NJ. $. Bryto's and fishing for
trout. They caught 100 out OF
Laurel Run, and shipped thom
home to Uniontown.
j. Nj. Chichester and daughter
returned last week from Buckhan-
non. Mr.. Chidestcr bought prop
erty there and VIII move there this
fall.
Rev. A. S. Arnett leaves this
week for Tennessee TO take now
charge. Ilc goes for his wifo's
health, as it is not good.
Rev. Joseph Eulow takes Rev.
Arnctt's place here and will hold
services Sunday week, first Sunday
in July, at 1880 p. m.
S. NJ. Albright went up Sunday
after his wife and daughter. who
were visiting at NJ. i. PclPs near
Kingwood. The roads were in such
u condition that he could only drive
aa far as Albrightsvillc, whore he
had TO leave his buggy and go horse
back. However, they got buck
Monday.
Harry NcG, Of Kingwood. was
down here this wccl, looking after
the Telegraph line.
MCC WMp.
june II.
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I. q. r II.

At a regular council Of King Phil
Up Tribe, No. 10, held last night at
the Eighth Run and the 25th Sun
of thelIot Moon, the following chiefs
were elected for the ensuing term (:
}. W. Watson. Prophet.
j. IS. Monroe, Sachem.
J. ". Blakef, Senior Sycamore.
y. II. Jackson, Junior Sycamore.
II. II. Potter, Keeper Of Wampum
i. j. Jackson, Chief Of Records.
These newly elected officers will
be duly installed by the Past Proph-
ct, G. E. Vickery at The next burn
ing Of the Council fire In the Wig
wan Of Che Tribe at the Eighth Run
and Second Sun OF the Buck Moon.
g. $. ID. 500.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-26

English SPAWN Liniment removes
all Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps
and Blcmishes from horses, Blood
Spawn, Curbs, sweeney, Ring bone,
Stiles Sprains and Swoolen Threats,
Coughs, Etc. Save $50 by use Of
one bottle. Warranted the most
wonderful Blcmish Cure ever known
Sold by DR.. S. A. Pratt Kingwood,
w. Va. 4-24-90 VT.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-26

A New Home Sewing Machine
for sale at our Office cheap. It is
high arm, Z drawers, solid walnut,
lowered and beautifully engraved,
has all the latest attachments, in a
handsome plush case, is light run.
ming, simple in construction, dur
ablcand altogether We believe it to
be the finest and best machine ON
the market u is just FROM the
factory and warranted to give salts
faction. Retail price al5. We
will sell it for only go. Call and
sec r..
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-26
Loot,

A fine silk umbrella, supposed to
have been lost at Tunnelton. Had
a silver handle with the name GA.
j. jackson" engraved on it. The
finder will be literally rewarded by
leaving same at this Office.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-26

VIZ WANT AGENTS at every
post Office IN the county to canvas
for the ARGUS. We will furnish
sample copies, circulars, blank re-
ecipts and all necessary supplies
and pay a VERY LIBERAL COM
MISSION. Write to us for terms
or call at our Office when you come
to town
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-26

We viii send the ARGUS till after
the election this fall, five months.
for only 80 cents. This will give
you all the pointers Of the campaign,
full returns Of the election and the
funeral services Of the defeated
candidates with appropriate obitu-
airy notices, etc. Send in your sub
soriptiOn
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-26
Enumcratlon ana state rnnd.

Terra Alta Junea 20, 1890
The following is tic Enumcra-
ton of the youth frsmGto p years.
and the amount Of the State Fund
for the several districts Of this coun-
ty for the school year commencing
July /, 1890.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-26
Ben II. Elscy, Co. saI

John II. Browns, Head quarters
for Coffees. Java in bulk, Java
and Mocha in cans, Lyon and Ar
buckle in packages. Elegant piece
of China ware with each pound Of
the Celebrated Golden Blend.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-26
runv oh,laron ftaso stronc

Don't you think your children are troubled
with wOrmsf Children arc oftcn weak and pu-
ny from this cause There g. no re'rc,iv cgiIal
TO "BOkEMAN'S SWIFT NERAlFuGE" Tor re.
moving these pests from the system. sold by all
dealers at - cents. DO not be put OF with
something called iu, as good G-i-3m
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-26
THE GLoaIOus / uRrH.
How kingwood will Celebrate II.
A Big Time Expected.

ments for big time on this great
national holiday. Various attrac-
tons are being gotten up and some
new features never before intro
duccd in this county, will be on the
program. In the first place. it is
the Soldiers Reunion big day. as
1t begins on the third and ends on
the fifth, but it is intended TO make
the 4th tho Big Day. Various
committees have been appointed by
the different lodges Of the town. to
confer with the Re union Commit
tee and make necessary arrange
mcnts for a gala day.
There will be a big parade of the
Old Veterans, and the different
lodges, with bands and flags. Prom
inent speakers from abroad are ex-
pocted to be present and deliver
addresses and altogether the Old
Soldiers and every body present
will be made welcome. One of the
new and novel features of the dav
will de a bicycle parade, whlth will
likely take place in the forenoon.
The Kingwood Bicycle Club will
have parade around town, dooked
out with flags and bunting. The
following are the members of the
Club: Messrs. IL, o., +. b. and
Ill. l.. Blaker, Willie Beavers, Hen
ny Murdoch, Frank Mccormick
Ami Beavers, Charley Jackson,
Clyde Watson, Daniel Dawson,
Emery Albright, Roy Carroll and
Artie Meade.
Then the Tournament will be the
most exciting event of the day and
something never seen before here,
1t will takeplace over on the Shaffcr
Knob, where the ground has been pre-
pared and where the parties who are
to ride are now practicing every eve
ming for the contest. We publish
full particulars, rules and rcgu,a.
tons ETC.. on the first page. This
will begin about 1880 p. m,
instead Of one, as stated in the
bills. There will probably be a
dozen contests in this old time per-
Torrance. Those who are now
practicing for it here are W. G.
Brown, Alden Eaton Neil j. Fort
ncy =. j. Crogan, DIR. Pratt, julius
x. Monroe, Hode Baker, Mack
Eyick. VIII and Clint Thomas,
Below we again publish the com
mittcemcn and the running OF the
trains on the r. Is. s +. for the
occasion.
Attention, Committees.
The following committee were
appointed forperfectingtho range.
mcnts Of the 9TH annual II union,
which will be held at ri agwood,
W. Va, July 3, 4, and 5, 1890.
CHIEF MARSHAL.
Col. John d. Rigg.
ASSISTANTS.
Those that have been appointed
bp the respective lodges, and
many others as the Chief Marshal
selects.
COMMITTEE OK PROGRAM.
Capt. J. NJ. Goodwin, Chairman.
J. NJ. Shaw.
Dir. NJ. S. Bryte,
and the committee appointed by
tire respective lodges.
COMMITTEE OK music.
Prof. S. G. Smith, Chairman.
ID. NJ. Wotring,
j. Ami Martin,
Felix Elliott, Jr.,
J VI. Crane.
COMMITTEE OK MARSHAL MUSIC.
Rolla f. Martin, Chairman,
J. A.. Freeland,
J. NJ. Chidistcr.
COMMITTEE OK FINhNcE
d. r. Jackson.
COMMITTEE OE DECORATION.
T. NJ. Murdoch, ChairmeD,
Arnold Werner,
j. w. White,
G. y. Burk,
ID. G.. Smith
Ben Sincol
The chairman on decoration IS
requested to appoint as many young
ladies and gentlemen in addition to
the above as hc thinks best
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-26

Gutherie viii have a full supply
OF Bread, Cakes, Pies, Gingerbread,
Bologna. etc, etc, during the re-
union.