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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

~Gwine to shoot to Kill Johas"
Reckon orter, he replied.
And me?~
to y
And the stranger:"
oh, he'll fire high.
Pap can't l shootgn asked the eldest.
a girl of 10
~Shet, Tillyl"
The children went off into q corner
and rejoiced that there was goir.g 10 be
"a fout but by and by grew sleepy and
went off to bed. Up to 10 o'clock we
talked of everything but the coming
event AT that hour Hungerford said,
Reckon it's time. They'll be here by
'leven.
The wife tied shawl over her head,
picked up and examined the gun, and
walked off to her station with never a
word. Invent over to the shed. took the
place picked out for me. and five min
utes later all was darkness and silence.
1t was just about II that heard the low
hum of voices and the footballs of men,
and 10 minutes later four or five of the
gang of 20 came directly up to the shed
and leaned against it as they inspected
the house.
"All sound asleep. whispered one.
I'VE are dead shore of him. added a
second.
~There's to be no let up, boysl" eau
toned third "We must switch him
till he gives in. We've had enough fool
ing.
"What of the wife?" whispered the
first
"Blast herl She's as bad as he Isl!
Let's give her taste of the gad, toor'
Agreed"
One of them went away to call up the
crowd, and in few minutes all were
assembled. Then cleaned from their
whispers that John Hungerford was to
be whipped to death, and that his wife
was to receive less merciful treatment
They even planned to fire the house, and
wipe out the whole family root and
branch. At signal all advanced, and
five or six men jumped against the door.
1t was barred Then voice called
open, John Hungerford! We've
come for ye, and we are bound to have
YER
The words were answered by a shot
from the house. and then the shotgun
roared from the smoke house. elevated
the muzzle of my revolver and fired six
shots over the confused, flying crowd,
and next moment all who could get
away were gone. Hungerford came out
with lantern, and by its light we saw
two dead men and three wounded The
wife had also shot to kill One of the
wounded was past speaking. The other
two, who were strangers to the family
and belonged in a distant village, begged
for mercy and promised all sorts of
reformation in the future.
In the morning, as / was ready to go
on, there were three dead outside the
door and the two wounded we're groan-
ing with pain. The nearest doctor was
five miles away, and was to stop and
leave word for him. As left the house
Mrs. Hungerford said:
"Thankee, stranger, and we won't for
git it.
And the husband said:
1t wasn't your fuss, of course. but
what shame to have wasted all them
bullets!"
Good by, and God bless yel"-[M.
Quad.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10
The Philosophy Of Names.

There is art in giving person a good
name, remarked gentleman recently.
@Now, he went on, in giving a child
name one should remember that the
family appendage is to survive for life
time. Hence see to it that the name is
good and honest One should also con-
slider how the name would look in print
The initials should not suggest anything
ridiculous. If possible, do not name a
child Robert Alfred Thomas Smith. In
this case the child's initials would read
r. A. T. S-certainly not a very edify-
ing spectacle in later years, when, per-
chance, Robert may turn out clergy
man or politician Another good sug-
gestion is to have the family and the
surnames compromise each other as TO
length. That is to say, if the family
name is short, such as Smith or Brown,
let the first name be long, such as Alex
ander or Benjamin. Alexander Smith
or Benjamin Brown are to be preferred
to John Smith or Henry Brown II, on
the contrary, the last name is long. have
the surname short ALTERATION also
adds to the grace and beauty of name,
such as Fanny Fern, Lille Langtry,
Grace Greenwood. Groggery Gregory
Griggs. etc. With the application of a
few well known but much abused princi-
pies, there is no reason why the most OF
us should not have pleasing, if not har-
monious, names Il Detroit Free Press
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

8. H. Stafford. New Cassel, Mis- was
troubled with NeuraIgia and Rheuma-
tism. his stomach was disordered, his
Liver was affected to an alarming degree,
appetite fell away. and he was terribly
reduced IN flesh and strength. Three
mad . runnine sore on bis leg Of eight
years. stsnding. Used three bottles OF
Electric BItters and seven boxes of Buck
lens ArnIca Salye, and his leg IL sound
and we'll. John Speaker, Catawba. o.,
had i've large Fever sores on bis leg. doc
tors said be was incuFable. One bottle
Electric BItters and one box Bucklen's
Arnica Salve cured him entirely. Sold by
]. w Hodges q Cos Drug store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

Rev. F. NJ. Shrout, Pastor United
Brethren Church, Blue Mound, Kan.,
says: 81 feel 1t my duty to tell what won
ders DIR. Kings New Discovery has done
for me. Ny Lungs were badly diseased,
and my parishioners thought / could live
only few weeks. took five bottles OF
DR.. Kings New Discovery and am sound
and well, gaining 90 lbs. in weight
Arthur LoYe, Manager Loves Funny
Folks Combustion, writes: After
thorough trial and convincing evidence,
am confident DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, beats 'em al, and cures
when everything else fails. The greatest
kindness can do my many thousand
friends 10 to urge them TO try u. Eree
trial bottles At J. Walter Hodges q Cos
Drug store. Regular size Soc. and $l.OO
WIf you want good cigars and tobacco
20 70 AIex. Haxt'a. MarylanQ Avemues
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

VEANTED.-AN ACTIVE NAN for each
w section Salary go te 800, to locally
represent successful N. Y Com pany incor-
Jewelry, etc, to consumers at cost. Also
Lady OF tact, Salary $40, to enroll members
CSC, 900 now enrolled. $4,000 paid inl.-
References exchanged. Empire Cooperative
ASSOCIATION (credit well ratedl Lock Box 6l0,
N. Y. 6-27
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

School Teach Johnny, what does
the word meter mean?
Johnny-A measure.
School Teacher--Now, Johnny, what
do they measure with the meter7
Johnny-Gas. electricity, water, and
roesr~.-TTI e-'a Barr
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10
MISCELLANEOUS.
FOR RENT OR LEASE.

The LOWER FLOOR, now used as
U. S. Postofiice, of the building known
as the Annapolis Opera House.
The floor may be subdivided to suit ap-
plicants. For further information apply
to G. A. CULVER,
s26 Secretary.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

A Roots Wonderful Journey for Water.
A story of one of the most interesting
freaks of vegetable life is told by Eli
wood Cooper, of Santa Barbara. AS
coming from him the story can not be
anything but strictly in accordance with
the facts. Through Mr.. Coopers gar
den there ran, some years ago, sewer
made of redwood timber This sewer
was again cased by an outside sewer.
Across the sewer there was built brick
wall many feet high, and in such a way
that 1t was pierced by the inner sewer,
which it inclosed tightly, while the out
side sewer ended abruptly against the
wall The outside sewer casing had IN
course of time decayed and a eucalyp-
tus tree standing some 90 feet away had
taken advantage of this and sent one of
its roots to the coveted spot in as direct
line as possible. Here the root entered
the outside sewer and followed its course
as far ii could. AT last il came to the
wall, which shut off its course, and it
could go no further, the inside sewer be-
ing perfectly tight
But on the other side Of the wall the
sewer and its double casing continued,
and this eucalyptus sree evidently knew
how to get there. Some three feet high
In the brick wall there was little hole
an inch or two in diameter, and this the
eucalyptus tree was aware Of, as its big
root began to climb the dry wall and
face the sun and wind until it found the
mole, through which it descended on the
other side and entered the sewer again,
and followed it along as formerly. How
did the tree know Of the hole in the wall
How did it know that the sewer was on
the other side? Did it SMELL and if it
did how could it direct the root to go
and find the place with such precision ?
The roots of any plant grow always and
unerringly in the direction of its food
just as the eucalyptus tree did -[San
Diego Union.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

yTIDE-AwAKE and Intelligent men want
w ed TO sell the GREAT WAR LIBRARY
on easy monthly payments. Contains the
works of Generals Grant, Sheridan. sherman,
Hancock. Crawford. Mcclellan and Custer
Ten volumes. Grands st thing in recent years,
Our agents are averaging over fifty collars
profit per week. Wite for terms to A. j.
POTTER. Manager. care of Cha les L. Web
ster s. Co., East 14th St., New York oil
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WANTS, FOR SALE, &c.

We will insert In this column advertiso
monts Of Wants, For Rent, For sale, Lost,
found, &C., not exceeding four lines. ONE
WEEK. or less. for 26 Cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

L OST--On tie evening Of No emher 9th,
II either on Church. Conduit or Gloucester
Streets piece oI BLASh y slLh. Flnntr viii
Street. ms
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

Being no longer in partnership and by strict
attention to business hope to share portion
et the public patronage.
An kinds of work, Brick or Frame, done
with promptneSs, in workmanhke manner,
At low rates, and satisfaction guaranteed.
Estimates for new and old work given at
short notice.
Particular attention paid to iObbing ana
work in the country
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

EoR SALE A BABY CARRIAGE in good
u condition. L particulars apply at No.
lie King George Street. sn4w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10
PRICE ONE CENT.
Hanging for Small Offences and the
nastinado Now Abolished

nastinado Now Abolished
In Turkey % years ago men were
hanged for trifies; tradesmen who sold
short weight might be nailed by the ear to
his own door posts, and petty thieves as
well as men who were impertinent TO
officials or who refused TO pay their taxes
twice over, We're bastinadoed ON the soles
of their feet This last punishment. by
the way, was light or cruel, according
as the patient was accustomed 10 90
barefooted or to spend his life in ba-
bouches.
Tue water carriers. porters, street fruit
sellers and peasants generally, whose
soles were like horn, cared little for S5
cuts with bamboo; but to tradesmen.
clerks, and women the stripes were ex-
cruciatingly painful and brought weeks
OF lameness. The present Sultan has
abolished the bastinado in the European
part of his dominions, and practically
done away with capital punishment ex-
cept for brigandage and for attempts at
assassinating high officials. Even brig
ands, however, are only hanged when
they have laid hands on foreigners and
caused an outcry in the European press.
Genuine Turks seldom find their way
into jail, saving for murder or inability
to pay taxes, and the murders are often
committed under the influence of re-
ligious fanaticism. when the Mussulman,
driven mad by the fast of the Ramadam
or by the rejoicings of Bairam holidays.
runs amuck with knife among crowd
of Giaours Such offenders, however,
are always leniently dealt with by the
pashas, unless, of course, they happen
to kill foreign Christian, having an
ambassador to avenge him.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

LNoR sALE-A TOP BUGGY. Price Sik
A. Apply at - Green Str ct n3
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

Advertise in the CAPITAL.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

DOR SALE-A fine BLACK MARC, Saddle,
n Harness and Four Seat LAY ION. will
be sold cheap for cash. For further particu-
lars apply to ALEX. HART, No. 70 Maryland
Avenue. NIX
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

WANTED. Employment by an honest.
w sober. and industrious Young Man, to
take care of horses and do general work. Re-
ferences given. Address THOS. CHI NEY,
Easuport, A. A. County, Nd.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10
ii FOR SALE NAf
TWO-StOry Dwelling { Store

Situated on the corner of Prince George and
East Streets, with front of 2e feet and 5
foot alley running back So feet to large paved
alley. The House contains large Rooms
with Store and Ware room, and a large hail
on first and second floors. For further parti-
culars apply to, or address the EVENING Carr.
TAI Office. dl 8
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

ROY wANTFD-A small BOY TO attend
- store and learn Plumb ng tra1e. Apply
at No 81 State Circle r3tf
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

WANTED IAN ACTIVE, HONEST MAN,
w Salary 800 monthly il suitable with
opportunities for advance. to n present local
lv responsible New York hol %. Referen-
ces. MAEUFACTU7ER, Lock b. 4 1876. N. Y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

TIf you want good cigars and tobacco
q to Alex. Hart's. MaEylapd Avepue.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

TOR RENT.-A NINE ROOM CON-
IL venient HOUSE in a good ne ghborhood
"a I'm Apply "a Green street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

ENOR sALE-A GOOD BUILDING LOT
Il in a desirable location. For particulars
apply to this Office. o24
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

E0R RENT-Three Furnished ROOMS
for rent No. SO Conduit Street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

E0R SAlE--A good BUILDING LOT on
Street, n3
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

TOR RENT-Three pleasant, bright
II and con Portable ROOMS in a very desira-
BILE Iart of the city. near the Naval Academy.
For particulars apply at this office.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-11-10

WANTED A SITUATION AS SEAM-
w STRESS Apply at IS Market Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-23
MUST RETURN ILLEGAL EMOLTNEN1S.

Chicago, April 22.-Thc City Council last night
adopted resolution Hhch will cause eXtrca0urcr' "i
the city during the past ten years some trouble J."
a message to the Council time ago. Mayor
Crcgicr stated that for years past the city iuhA'
have been kept On deposit In or more BANKS
elected by the Treasurer and drawing interest
amounting to large sum annually. which sum ms
been retained by the Treasurer personal chl"ih
mcnt without the sanction OF law. The Finance
Committee last night reported resolution dlfc' lih
the Corporation Counsel 10 bring suit upon Inc ot
rciad bonds Of each ana every CITY Treasurer wh"
has occupied that Office during the last ten years, u
he end that this personal cmolumcnt shall be r;
covered from the said treasurer, and from ih'l'
suletes. The amount Of interest which ha- beed
pockcted by the City TIcasuFcrs for wears past j.
estimated all the way from $50 900 to $50 900 yearly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-23
AN AMUSING RHODE ISLAND ELECTION

Providence, II. l., April - (spccaD.-Khode Island
politics always interesting. but the election in tn
city to-day for tenth Representative was also amusing
On the two former trials John NJ Brennan, the Demo
cratic leader OF the House, far behind his ticket.
his Republican opponent receiving plurality on the
first trial When the second election decided
the complexion Of the Legislature and the control Of
the state the word at passed around among
Republicans to elect Brennan the third tral a. q
joke his opponents in his own party and also be
cause he would make more capital for the Republicans
by his in the House than defeated
caudidaN: The joke was carried out to The ic''cf'
brennan carried ward in the Under usual
conditions he could not carry than fUnr at INC
lie received a majority Of 2,O03 out OF totii
of 7.611 The Republicans rcllgiously stay yea AZ
home and not half the normal vote was p"iIeu
Brennan's friends fired salute In his honor tothl,
The Republicans gIatilicd the result, ioi thcA
confident that Brcnnan's continued leadership OF
the Democratic party viii disgust many OF the Dc'et
class of Democrats TO the profit Of the Republicans III
.uture elections.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-23
ADMITTING CERyEAU" SCOTTISH RITE KAsoSS.

Washington. April Con July %. 1859. an eoic.
was issued by the then Grand Master Of Masons Vi
the District Of Columbia against the "Cerneau
scottish Rite Nasons for having as alleged ehoerca
into fraternal relations with the Grand orient oi
France etc. A second edct on the subject has JuS'
been issued by the present Grand Master ahii'lno
the former edlct ard declaring IL no longer III i"'e
II directs that masters Of lodges under TINS lurisuc
tion cease to include in the recognized and Imperative
test o be- administered to- visitors 10 their lodges 'he
statement bv such visitors that they are not members
If any BODY acknowledging allegiance TO the saiu
Gorca. Cernean rite This action is based upon a
proclamation issued by the supreme 'ouhon a. a.
r. Cerncau.7 the fifth section of which reads As
follows: -
Therefore insisting that we never intentionanS
did or committed any act or thing showing any want
Of LOYALTY t. ancient craft Masonry, and that theIo
NAV be no further excuse to claim that we nave We
DO hereby withdraw said proposal ana anhul, vaso M
and set aside each and every act ana tlhIs uono
a,ty I'm authority In rite, wherein or "hervoy ~
mQht be claimed teven By enemies that Iiavernai
rsletlons had been eifected between the sao uTic
1rirut of France or any Of ts bodies, ana our or
gaulIatlDn, contrary to the oieF Ut oc.Ieo VI >AS
Grand lodge of the United states.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-23
TRA1NNEy HESITATE At pIrTsBuRG.

Plttsburg. April 23.-The uncertainty in railroad
circles sll continues. The nternnable bichefines ard
postponemcnts are explained by the constitution Of
the Railroad Union. it provides that If any one
union in the railroad federation strikes without the
consent of the Others this union VIII forfeit all claims
to support. The swltchmen's Union Is the one IN
erested In the present difficulty. and even if Grand
Master Whison should order strike the men would
cult their work without the Of support from
the other branches of the federation of uainmcn In
order secure this support il IS necessary that the
Grand Master consult The Executive board OF Inc
federation. and this requires several days 30 even
should strike be declared II Will hady be pOssble
that it will occur until TIE first Of next week, unless
the Grand Master has fun authority from the Executive
Board. Meanwhile both WilEsOn and DoWn"v. aware
OF the consequences of such universal stcppae1 OF
trains. making every effort 10 dfas the unwilling
railroad officials into compromise that Will be all III
favor the men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-23
SOAKED LEVEES GIVE WAY
OVERWHELMED BY STORM AND RAIN.
CRY FOR HELP FROM BAYOU SARA, on THE
MISSISSIPPI
New-Orleans. April Ex-Governor Nichols DAY
received the following spatch:


We have been overwhelmed by the storm and rain.
Crc,asses numerous along the front. old Morgansea
Levec broken Send boat at once to save the people
or there may be great loss Of life
MAETIN GLYNN. President Police jury.
1t was 3 O'Clock this afternoon when Governor
Nichols received this dispatch. Governor Nichols
at made arrangement, with the owners OF the
steamer Arthur Lambert and bargcs, then at Baton
Rouge, and the boat started Immediately for P0lntc
Coupe with several bargcs render assistance. Other
boats will be sent up to night.
The fight Of the people OF Pointe Coupe, which has
been wagcd day and night against the tremendous
floods pouring down the Mississippi to save Morgansea
fcvec has been in vain Up to a couple Of days ago
it confidently expected that the cvees would be
held, but the terrible wind and rsnstorm which ha-
prevailed for two days as an uncNpcccd obstacle
To the thousands who have been laborng on the big
earthen bulwarks TO save their home, and their
lives
No information Is obtanable rs yet as to the extent
of the break. Those familiar with the locality think
the crevassc has occurred about thrccquarcrs Of a
mile above the new Morgan-ea, where cfevasse
occurred some years ago. aud where the levoe Is from
ten 10 thirteen feet high.
There are says Colonel James, "a number Of
ridges along there extending back into the country
from the river that Will, in my opinion, keep the
crcvasse water away from the new ltvoe and If the
ends Of the broken lcvee be at once proteced' The
damage from this ccyasse viii not be a. great a.
that Of 1854
The water from thi, break may not reach the new
work, but with the present stag Oi the wafer ana uc
are e,en srairet fhs hon. ,rbe Noryaus,, crcva.s,
% - % ',',, - -. ny ~ - . r,ile ,,ida
=. wa" ..N ~. go" - a. ".l' "a ,,Ii,n- ,f
dniar' Tbe nov lnv, b t NV w, mini III iss7
c .o , pH l,.cc, " ,is,,ar-. VA
ahnu 600 set In i@r,db "a and e,, tuel,c tI twenty
se, j., ic,,b, I'm. a. intc. M - % ~, ~ ,,a 'ar,iiog
Covcrner Nichols was interv .u,ad mis- evening He
was rrrh conc"pned Tor The ",fcf- ~ the people in
the Pniuie t,ouuc section and -faf.l that Captain
,.,sf,as, -, tI' T-,n. nnrfarion
Can,,n h,t ,,cot ,,ro .,o,,er ,rif l,r, -. M his
IT, IT, "a arca,,d ,,o,, a,d ,ier az, nov o,,
H.. ~ ,,r Meme, Ic .f,fod ,iat he had also
tciegr1fhcd ~ CoirneI Wheeler and C,utaiu JOhn A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-23
qo PROVIDE ror THE INSANE Of THE STATE.

Albany. y. Y. April @2.-Thc nr.t meeting OF the
new board created by the llw for ia" stat" care ~
the insane which j. 10 provide for tie establishment
II stat. Insane A.vlum- held at The office Of the
State Iuuacy Commission to day. The hoari /, com
posed II Controller Wcmple Commissioner, IN LunacY
Carlos r. Mcdonald. Goodwin Brown ana Henry ~
Reeves. and Oscar Craig. president Of the state oiii
ol Chartic, Nr. Reeve, WI, elected chairman ah'
L. T.. M,Garr sccrciary. TIE secretary wac anthor"i
to call a meeting of representatives, of All STATE
hospitals for the insane. 10 p" held al the 'ap'"
on MAY If and H. order That IN" boundaries %
asylum districts may he established, with we" a.
the allotment Of STATE hospital T. each district
The secretary was directed 10 prepare statistics sHo"
Inn the d.frEutlOn Of the insane by counties IN an
state and county Institution. aud a statement "a.
the accommodations at pr,Scu; beng maze III NI'
hospitals for additional numbers Of the insane anu
statements A. well. Of such vacancies "A, now eNsl'
After full discussion 81 the provisions of the law,
communication wa directed to be- forwarded - NE
Legislature to. morrow setting forth that n l. Inc
opinion Of the Board, that there T. urgent necc'' "
ir An appropriation AZ the present session i orucr
that the WORK of PROV ldnS for th' chronic 'i'S, :" ID
the insane, who In many cases are I'D a ntpiVIiOiO
condition. may be- advanced the present year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-23

and its affiliated unions are large they may DO
strained 80 the utcrmost: ard though your coh'riDu
tions may be small when all do the best lheN can "
vast amount will be the result. ,,h
We desire to be prepared for every emergency Wnh
may arise In this movement, and assure you @ @u.,u,
should the fund raised not be required TO assure
victory in the eight hour movement OF the carpenters
and oincrs TO securing the same benccen
resuit the trades ard callingS selected III their
turn 10 make the demand 49, III,
There is very large number OF sNWpd'luNc's "i'n
the labor movement who are not wageWorkcr>, and
who would gladly financially aid the Impending
struggle and an opportunity Is here ano"eu '"0'"
to do.
In the name Of noble and progressive etise az.
appeal to all aid to the extent OF your aDiiN,
and bring improvement and victory TO the tollciN.
honor and advancement 70 the ch'lrc peopc oi oui
country and the whole civilized world. -
Send all contributions t. secretary CfiS' Evans
No. 81 Clinton Place, Ncw-IOrk.