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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

ACCIDENT IN ALLEGHANY COUNTY.-Ths
Covington correspondent Of the Clifton
Forge Reviev says
On Friday night, Oath Of July, at o..
clock a. M, an unfortunate aud almost
fatal acsideut occurred on the narrow. gauge
railroad Of Messrs. Keyssr, Simpson 6
Co., which leads out from 'Hematise' to
the ore mines of these gentlemen, some
three miles distant. 1t seems from what
we car learn, that the engine was pulling
three cars of ore out to the station, and
while going down a steep grade the sand
box refused to work and the whole train
rushed along with constantly increasing
velocity. The engine not being provided
with . headlight, Mr.. Keyser was sitting in
front with lantern to light the way, and
becoming alarmed at the speed that was
being made, jumped to the ground and es.
capped with little harm.
The train kept on, rounding each success.
sive curve in safety for about half mile,
when it leaped from the track and landed
some rs feet away. The engineer and fire.
man, and the two brakemen stood to Gheir
poBts. The engineer was hurt but not bad
ly; both brakernen were hurt-one quite
badly. The fireman, Albert Vawter, had
his leg msngled to the bone and was hurt
internally. but will probably recover. It is
almost miraculous that sny escaped with
their lives"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05
CITY COUNCIL.

AT meeting of the Council last night, there
were present Messrs. Berkeley, Tams. Sohef
fer, Weller, Crimmens. Butts, Bell, Crowle and
McQuaide.
Complaint was made by A. A. Grubert
through Capt. Opie. his counsel, about damage
to his property from overflow Of water on
Greenville Avenue. The committee on streets
are to see about his complaint,
The committee on health suggests laying q
sewer-pipe from in front of the Opera House
and under Va, Hotel to creek. Agreed 10.
A resolution waspassed. asking the corpora.
ton court to appoint a commission to assess
damages for widening Eas tMain street to cor
pOrate limits.
A resolution was adopted proposing TO open
Court-House alley eastward for the benefit Of
residents of Gospel Hill.
An amendment was adopted TO the ordi-
nance concerning the Park so as to provide for
hitching.places for horses.
A line OF sewer-pipe was directed 10 be laid
from Mai. Harris on North New st. to acad-
fit about p properties.
Petition of prOperty-owners on West Main
st. for sewer from coIored church to Green
st.. was referred to street committed.
The Mayor reported fines and costs in his
court for July at sl72.7o.
The Treasurer's report shows a balance in
treasury of SlSS0l.02.
a large number of accounts were allowed at
this meeting.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05
From the valley 60 the sen shore via
Is. d o. R.R.

No more opportune time to visit the sea
shore could be offered than on August 18th, the
date of the third excursion from the Shenan-
doah Valley to Atlantic City via Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad. when farmers ana those engag-
ed In allied pursuits will be in the midst of the
lull following harvest. The same low rates
and superior train acoomm odations furnished
by the Baltimore q Ohio on former excursions
Will be available. In fact there will be a con-
siderable reduction in rates from MI. Jackson
and all intermediate stations toSumnit Point.
Passengers by day train can spend the night in
Philadelphia and take any regular train OF the
Reading route the following day, Friday. for
the sea shore. Tick cts will be good for return
passage on any regular train until August 22nd
inclusive. and on return journey will permit
holder to stop off at Washington. which at all
seasons has peculiar charms and most varied
attractions for visitors.
For time of trains and rates OF fare consult
lo1 foI,l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

OFFICERS OF TEE BAR ASSOCIATION
On Tuesday evening of last week, the Bar
Association in session at the White Sulphur
Springs, after listening to most eloquel
address by Hen. W. C. ?. Breckenridge Of
KY, on the relation of the lawyer to Socie.
ty and tha State. elected tho following Off
GERS for the ensuing year
President, John Randolph Ticker, OF
Lexingtoo; Vioe-Presidenss, Thcs. D. Ran.
son, A. 8. Gray, J. F. Croker, J. P. Fitz
gerald, and H. a. Ruth; Secretary and
Treasurer, James c. Lamb, of Richmond
memheg of The Executive COMMITTEES, F,
II. Mcguire, and r. B. Dsv.s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

THE KINGS DAUGHTERS HospITAL.--The
ladies who are 1aborIng to establish the Kings
Daughters Hospital In this city are actively
and efficiently at work, with favorable pros
poets of soon having enough funds TO ensure
is success. Miss Mary ]. Baldwin. the genar
Gus Principal Of tie Augusta Female Semina
ry. has subscribed s59l. aud the other CUBS p
tons already secured make the amount near
$4,000. On Monday of last week the following
officers and managers were elected:
O6icers.-President, Mira. G. F. Wilson; Vice
President, Mrs. James Ker, ST.; Secretary Mis-
Janet Woods; Treasurer, Mrs, ". p. Tams.
Board Of MdqGJers.-Trintty Episcopa
ch urch, Mrs. Louisa Wake and Miss Carrit
L Cfowie: ST. Francis, Catholic church, Mrs
Chas. @. Phillips; Metho list E 5iscopal church
Mrs. q. G. Wheat aud Miss Sue Martin; Baptls
church, Mrs. j. L. Masse and MISS Nellie Mil
Ter; First Presbyterian church, Mrs. Fanni
McCue AMI Miss Fannie Blackley; Secon'
Presbyterian church. Mrs. A. NJ. M. Fultz an
Miss Margaret !. Morton. Christ Lutheran
church ana the United Brethren church vii
be repres 9nted in the EoarI as soon as tw
members of he Kings Daughters from thos
congregations ara designated for the positio
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

THE Cows OF A MILKMAN POISONED
Of mileh cows Of Dir. Stuart of Newark,
New Jersey, by feeding thom with mix
ture of meal and Paris green. The N. Y.
"Hera,d" says
"Ths employees OF the miikman ran
through the streets frantically calling on
their customers to throw the milk away
AID did ali they could to prevent disaster.
1t SO happens that the COWS were probably
MIXED before they had esten Of the stuff,
and 80 the people are saved.
AZ to the villain, he hasn't boon caught
-more's the pity. The detect.Ye service
has chance to show it's matte. That
fellow Desds strong allopathic dose of
State prison, and it is to be hoped ne will
be forced to swallow it,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05
Salem illustrated.

We have received from Messrs W. W. Nc
Chung & Co., Real Estate Brokers at Salem, q
beautifully printed and illustrated pamphlet,
Issued by the Salem Improvem emit. Salem
Development, and the South Salem Land COM
panles, setting forth in attractive Sly lie the adj
vantages and attractions OF Salem as place of
Residence, Business, Investment. and manu-
featuring. 1t is not a prospectus to sell stock,
but is issued to answer inquiries respecting
Salem, and is sent free to any address on res
quest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

DEATH OF Mr.. NJ. L. BoBBITT.-Mr. Milton
Leftwicn Bobbitt who lived in Staunton some
years ago, and built the First Presbyterian
church. died, after sickness of several Weeks
OF an affection of the brain, at his residence in
Lexington, at o'clock Tuesday night, July
18th, aged So years.
He was native Of Rockbrldge county, and
an architect and builder by profession. The
Rock bridge NeWs says
HE was sSillful man in his chosen calling;
a man OF more than usual ability, and of very
extensive inform alton. His life had been
spent in many parts of the Sou tn. During the
war he served with gallantry in the Confeder-
ate army a member of the 3rd Alabama
Regiment and was severely wounded at the
battle OF Seven Pines.
He was buried with Masonic rites. he being
connected with the fraternity, on Wednesday
afternoon at six O'Clock. Tna funeral took
place from the Baptist church, OF which he
was q member.
wife and seven Children, several Of whom
are grown, survive him."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

THE KENTUCKY ELECTION. cleo
ton in Kentucky on Monday resulted in tho
election of the Democratic State Ticket BY
a large majority, and the adoption of the
new constitution by a large majority. There
were four tickets in the feld--the Demo
cratic, Republican, Peoples Party, and
Prohibition. 1t is thought that the ALI
ance, which devoted itself specially to the
Legislature, will have practical control OF
that body, as they voted for Democrats
who were favorable to, their principles.
The State officers eiected are:
Governor, Joha Young Brown, of Hon.
derson.
Lieutenant Governor, NJ. G. Afford, OF
Lexington.
Attorney-General. W. j. Hsndrick, o.
FIemingsburg.
Also an Auditor, a Treasurer, Supsrin-
tenaent of Public instruction, g Register OF
the Lend Office, aud Clerk of the Court Of
Appeals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

"FREED FROM EVERY FETTER. Mr..
Gladstone has sent letter to the Chicago
fairs commissioners, now in England, in
which he expresses the kindest feelings for
this country, but says: ST shall not, I
hope, trapsgress the limits of courtesy in
expressing the hope that those at least who
come after me may live to see the indus
trial glory of America freed from every
fetter, and her unparalleled natural re-
sources turned to the best account" As
Mr.. Gladstone is very old man now, and
as there is a Republican majority in the
Z. s. Senate, he fears he cannot live to sec
the industrial glory Of America freed from
the fetters CT a high tariff, but he hopes
that those who come after him may do so.
In view of the new light on the tariff that
is breaking 10 on some CT the western Re-
publican Senators, Mr.. Gladstone, if he
shall live only year or two longer, may
yet see, with his mortal eyes, the removal
of at least some fetters the Republican par
ty has put upon the industrial glory of
America by the Mckinley biil.-Alex. Ga
zette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

And 30, after all, both Chairman Quay
and Treasurer Dudley of the national Re-
publican Committee have resigned, and
Mr.. ClaTkson been elected to the place of
the former and endowed with the right to
appoint successor 10 the latter. Quay
and Dudley we're bad enough in all con-
science, but with Clarkson, who purchased
the stolen subscription list of the Voice,
and who turned over the entire postoffice
service in Virginia to General Malone, in
supreme command. no rascality that may
be resorted to in order 20 elect the next
Republican President will be at all sur
prising. Alexander "Gazette."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

ATTENTION, SOUTHERN FARMERS
Southern farmers should be wide awake
and keep 8 sharp look at the action and
purposes OF soa.e of their leaders who claim
to be their friends. The Petersburg IN
dsc-ADpeGi says:
Senator PETER has written letter from
Texas to the Kansas Farmer in which he
predicts the overthrow of the democratic
party in the south By means of the Farm
ers' Alliance. and the consequent success
of the peoples party. The African in the
wood pile stands revealed at last. What
do southern farmers think of ii?'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made It the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs Is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand win pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Ele SYRUP co.
SAN ERhEciseO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. nv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

TELEPHONE CoMPANY.-We learn from
the Valley Virginia,a at Clifton Forge that
the Clifton Forge aad Covington Telephone
Co. was organized at Covirgton on Tues
day. July 18th, with tbs following officers:
j. M. Buck, Presideut; j. ". G. Bryant,
Vice-Prcsident; and G. T. Sheppard. Sec
rotary and Treasurer. The company has
applied for charter. It's objects, as i,s
name implies, is to erect telephone liues,
and its field of operation will be Allegheny,
Bath, Roclbridge and Augusta counties.
ia Virginia, and Greenbrier county, VIVA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

INTERING READING.-The "reminiscences D!
"Stonewall Jackson the first 1nstalment OF
which we publish In this issue, are more inter-
esting than the most thrilling novel, and will
be appreciated By all the readers OF the SPEC
TAToR. They will be concluded in our next is
sue. The numbers OF thu SPECTATOR con tain
Ing these "reminiscences and anecdotes of this
distinguished hero, patriot, and christian,
should be read and carefully preserved for fu
ture peTusal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

AN OLD TERRAPIN. farm opposite
the White House. On the river, on which
MIR. George A Stricken now resides, was
many years ago owned and occupied by bis
father, Abram Stricken, but has in the
meantime changed hands q number of
times. Ga this farm Mr. George Ssrickler
recently captured sn ancient terrspip, on
which was engraved the name Of his father
"Abram Strickler-1820," the veteran
having held his ground during ali the mu-
tationa Of time aad ownership Of the farm.
Page "Courior''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

RAN OVER BY A TRAIN AT HARRIsoNBUgG.-
A dispatch from Harrisonburg, dated August
End says:
"a southbound train on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad ran over J. A. Alexander. OF
Shenandoah county, just as the train was COM
ing into this place. One leg was crushed SO as
to neccessitate amputation, his head was cut
and he was otherwise injured
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

THE PARK AND THE MoNKEYs.-Thers were
many persons ct the Park last Sunday after
noon enjoying the views, the green grass the
pleasant shade, and last, but by no means
least. the antics and amusing acts of the five
monkeys in the large cage there. These monk.
eys furnish amusement not only to the chill
dren, but to adults and even old persons. II is
interesting to witness how much The actions
Of the monkeys are enjoyed by both sexes of
| oil
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Cashier Of the G. &: o. Ry.. skips with
$4,000.

He WAS PROMINENT IN SUNDAY-SCHOoL
AND CHURCH AFFAIRS.
a telegram dated Louisville, KY, July
31st, says
"Sylvester Young, cashier az this point
for the Southwestern division of the Chesa.
peake and Ohio railway, is missing, and is
alleged to be dsfaultsr. Young was to
day engaged in assisting in preparing the
pay-car for its monthly trip over the road.
Shortly after O'Clock this afternoon he
disappeared.
at o'clock the railway officials notified
police headquarters that Young had ab-
seconded with sum estimated ct $50, COO.
The police, up TO late hour, have been M
able TO trace him. Young has been regard
ed as man of exemplary habits, and has
bsen prominent in Sundayschool and
church affairs"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05
Two Children Killed BIZ Lightning,

CHAMBERsBURe, Pa, July 51.-Dnring
q terrible thunderstorm at Dry Run, this
county, last night, four children, Denny,
Harvey and Annie Skinner, and colored
boy, TOOK refuge in earn belonging to the
father of the Skinner chldseu. The build.
ing was struck by lightning, killing Annie
and Harvey Skinner instantly and seriously
stunning the other two. The barn caught
fire and was totally destroyed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

REV. DIR. JUEKIN, 4 BRoTHER-IN-LAw OF
SroEEwALL JACKSON FALLS DEAD.-A dis
patch from Lexington of Sunday last says:
''Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Junkin. Of Houston,
Tex, native OF ibis city, fell dead on an Eas!
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad
train while near Johnson City, Tenn, Satur-
day morning, and his remains were brought
ire for tnterment. DR.. Junkin was On his
way here with his wife to visit relatives. He
was r graduate CT the Eastern College and tht
University of Virginia and a b roth er.in-law o.
''Stonewall" Jackson. the latter's wife being
his sister. For twenty years he was pastor o
New Providence Presbyterian Charch IN this
county. one of the Oldest churches In the State
He left here i've years ago for Texas. Rev. DIR
Junkin Was sixty-fve years DID,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05
UEA kKs .

WALLACE-At Wayneaboro', of consumption
July 27th. hrs. Wallace. wits OF u. e. Wal :
lace, G. & o. depot agent, aged Il years. She
leaves an aged mother, a bereaved husband
and two little girls. aged respectively eleven
and two years. With many friends to mourn
her Lose.
KINCAID.-At Clifton Forge, Tuesday, July
2sth. at the residence Of his son, g go. W. Kin.
Ills wife. who was Miss Isabel CLARKE oi
Union, Monroe Co.. W. Va, and two sons
Geo. W., of Clifton Forge, and NJ. A. Kincaid
of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

After Keeping the secret seventeen years.
William Kepks, farmer, OF Presque Isle
| county, Michigan, has confessed to the
prosecuting attorney of tho county that
citizens, including himself. murdered A.,
bert bioliter, g prominent merchant, and
his clerk, q young man named Sullivan.
Kepke was eonscience-strickeu.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

One of the speakers at union meeting
of the Farmers Alliance and knights Of
Labor in the northern part of Texas last
week, predicted revolution in the event of
failure of, what he termed, relief, and
said that John Blown succeeded Lloyd
Garrison" The meeting was held in a
southern State, but it is easy to tell that
the speaker referred to is not to the man.
ner born. The man who speaks of John
Brown except in terms of reproach, has
neither part nor lot with the South, save
such as Judas had with the Saviour.-Alex.
Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

Texas fever has broken oat among the
cattle 10 Cowley county, Kansas, and over
two score have already died. The people
ara greatly excited and have taken steps TO
establish 4 quarantine. A number OF small
stock raisers and farmers will lose every.
thing,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

RAMPDEN SIDNEY CeLLEGE.-Rev. ID. Il.
Halves. DID,, has been summoned to attend
meeting of the Board of Trustees of this ins,i-
tuition to be held at Farmville, Va. Aug. 0th,
for the purpose OF electing successor to PROF.
L. l.. Holiday, LID, whose sudden death oc
CURED July 2Srd.
Prof Fl. filed the Chair Of Physical Science
etc, and his death atfiiots great loss upon the
College, the church, and the community.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

CONDITION OF Rev. MR.. SPUReEoN.-
Inquiries made in London last Sunday
ELECTED the information that Rev. Mr.Spur-
geon is il tranquil condition End is able
to sleep and sat, bat evinces no decided
progress toward recovery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

DISCHARGED FROM THE CENSUS OFFICE.
On last Friday about 900 of the en-
ployees in the Census Office in Washington
were discharged. The pressure CT the Cen.
sus work is about over, and on August 18th
there will be aaothsr discharge of en-
plOYees numbering about 400.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

EXPLAIN IF You CAN.-If the Demo-
cratic doctrine of low tax or none at all
upon the necessities of life be not reasona-
BILE, right and popular with the people, why
does the Republican press boast SO loudly
Of the removal of the tax from sugar? And
if tire Democratic doctrine of free trade
with foreign nations be not reasonable,
right and popular with the people why
does the Republican press boast so loudly
of the reciprocity or free trade provision of
the Mckinley bill? Answer If you can
GreenbTier (W. Va "Independent."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

STAUNTON DAILY NEws.--The Stanton DGils
NeWS, published by int stock company
issued the first number yesterday morning.
1t Is of very good sze for q daily and Is
printed with new type. The manager is Mr..
Geo. L. Bolen; the editor, Mr.. a. W. Cum
mings; the local editor and solicitor, Mr.. Geo
81. Baker: and tina foreman 7. XGltar Davis
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

New York. 10 page leaflet giving Time Table
of the f. F. W and also of the Washington ana
Cincinnati Fast Line.
The above publications will be mailed free by
addressing Il. W. FULLER, q. P. A, c. & o.
R'y. Cincinnati, Ohio. Or by applying to any c,
d O.Ticket-Agent. junl0-St
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

The orators of the 'tthird party" stripe
are fond of ssseverating that the farmers
can hope for no relief from either of the
old parties. How can they know this !?
Never, since the commencement of the
civil war has the Democratic party been
able to pass one single law. 1t has never
in that time held possession of all three
branches of the federal government, and
consequently was powerless to legislate on
any subject without the consent of the Re-
publicans. Give the Democrats plenary
power in the national government for four
years, and then if they fail to satisfy the
just demands cf The farmers and all the
rest Of the people, il will be time enough to
complain of them. Until that experiment
has been tried, it ia as unjust to blame
them for failure to legislate in the peoples
interests SO to complain of the Gas yeti
non-existent ''third party itself. -
Charlottesville Chronicle,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

4 LEG FRACTURED.-On last Thursday,
whilst Mr.. NJ. E. Smart was trying to get a
horse up that had fallen In his stable on his
farm near Stanton. he had the misfortune to
have his right leg fractured between the knee
and ankle. DR.. A. NJ. Kendel rendered the
necaSsarY service.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

Saturday afternoon Robert Ashley, a
highly respected young business man Of
Admission, Ala, committed suicide in BIZ
minghaFn by taking morphine. He took
tho dose in bagaio and died il doctors
offiea. He had a wife snd ohildrea
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05
Local Department..

AN EARNEST REoUEsT.-We would kindly
but earnestly request these who are indebted
to the SPECTATOR for subscriptions CT adver-
Using to pay up without further delay. With
many, their failure to pay before this, has been
the result OF negligence, and those need merely
to be reminded, and that is the purpose of this
paragraph. The way to make times easier Is
for each to pay promptly as much as he can OF
his Indebtedness, for that will increase the cir
culation of the currency, which will have as
good an effect as increasing It's quantity. In a
short time a small amount will pay many
Gabts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

The special railroad election held in three
districts Of Kanawha county resulted in the
approval of the proposed Subscription 10
he Charies'o n, Clendenin and Sutton
Railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-05

REV. SAM JONES AND JOHN HECToR.-We
understand that 1t is very doubtful about Rev.
Sam Jones coming here during the present
Local-option canvass, and that Rev. John
Hector, the colored temperance orator, will
not be here on the 18th. as had been expected,
but will probably arrive on the 14th.