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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09
ROOTS AND HERBS.
People Who Make Living Gathering
Them in the Blue Ridge,

Them In the fSIue
Statesville, n. c., is the center of
an industry that is little known out
side that sectiOn-thc collecting and
preparing of roots and herbs for sale
to wholesale druggists and exporters.
This industry gives employment to
over 80, 900 people in the Blue Ridge.
On the Atlantic slope of the Blue
Ridge grow no less than 1900 varle-
ties OF plants known to materla med
lea; this fact, coming to the notice of
two shrcWd business men of States
Vile, they began the business of col
Letting, preparing and exporting
them.
1t is interesting to 60 through the
Immense warehouses of this firm.
There are A, 600 square feet of floor
space in the two warehouses, and on
this, in deep, dark blue, or in tiers of
huge bales and sacks, or loose on the
floor, are stored several hundred tons
of roots, herbs, banks, gums and
MOSES, some varities in lots Of many
tons each. The yearly business of
the firm amounts to 1900, 900 pounds.
This mass is brought in by collectors,
or sent in by country merchants who
act as agents for the firm, the greater
portion coming from North and South
Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and
Florida. OF this, by far the greatest
share comes from the mountain dis
triCts.
The most valuable of the herbs thus
gathered is the ginseng, which Is in
great demand in China and is worth
about Sc per pound. 1t is very scarce
and cannot be cultivated. Seneca
snakeroot is also rare and brings good
prices. A certain knowledge Of herbs,
how properly to secure them, at what
seasons, and how to prepare them for
market. is necessary outfit for the
collector.
The greater part of the gatherers
live IN mountains in small log cabins
of one room, and pursue their novel
calling in the shadow of the deep
cliffs, under the mighty forests, on
the open SUBMITS of the lofty peaks,
or in the deep gorges of the great APP
| palachian chain. In these almost IN
accessible solitudes, the ginseng, snake
root, lobelia, blood root, mandrake,
unicorn root and scores of other varie-
ties are found in abundance. These
| the mOuntaineer collects, carries to
! his cabin and dries When he has q
sufficient cargo for his large, canvas
| covered wagon he bitches up his an
cient mules and transports it over the
mountain roads to the nearest town
or settlement, where he exchanges it
for tea. sugar, snuff and tobacco.
GEN. BOOTH of the Salvation Army
proposes to give supper to 600 OF
Lond0n's most notorious thieves. In
some cities that could be mentioned
Boards of Aldermen would attend in
| a body
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09
The Tomato Not Very Old,

The tomato got no such early start
in the world as did its homc-spun
cousin, the potato. To be sure, it
was carried to England in 1896, but
never thought Of as being eatable
then, and was cultivated only for its
ornamental appearance and possibly
for medicinal purposes. Both there
and on the Continent it was known
as the love apple, the name which it
still bears in France and Italy. Old
John Parkinson tells US in his quaint
way, as early as 1929, "In hot c0un-
tries, where they naturally grove,
they are much eaten Of the people to
cool and Quench the heate and thirst
Of their hot stOmaches." Yet it is
only within fifty years that they have
come into general use.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09
The Best Blood Remedy

builds
vegetable
Mord Mass mother has
of of had
condition of health was thought she
could
IIavg Poison, after half dozen bottles
all Disappeared
J.. 2o8 Third Avenue, Pusburg, Pa"
Treatise Bloodan in Diseases, mailed
SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, ATLANTA Ga
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09
PIurnh "a a Graan Exay.

Senator Plumb died millionaire,
but he was once just as green as any
other youth about business matters,
if the story an old friend in Kansas
tells of him is true. The future
Senator had saved up 800 and had it
on deposit in a local bank. lie
wanted to use the money and one day
asked the President of the bank for
it. He told Plumb to sign check.
The young man looked up and
said, "Eh?" "Mal1e out check for
the amount and sign it," replied the
banker. "No, street" said the states
man in embroyo; ono, stree, I don't
put my name on paper unless | keep
the paper. | gave you nay money
without taking your receipt and l
want it back on tie same terms. "
And it took considerable arguing to
persuade him that it was the CUSTOM
airy thing to make checks for money.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09
August.
Flow or %

lam ready to testify under oath
that if it had not been for August
Flower l should have died before
this. Eight years ago l was taken
sick, and suffered as no one but
a dyspeptic can. employed three
of Our best doctors and received
no benefit. They told me that l had
heart, kidney, and liver trouble.
Everything I ate distressed the so
that 1 had to throw it up. August
Flower cured me. There is no med
icine equal to it." LORENZO F.
SLEEPER, Appleton, Maine. o
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

To cleanse the system in a gentle and truly
beneficial manner, when the Spring time
Syrup of Figs. One bottle will an swer for all
the family and costs only so cents; the large
size ST. Try 1t and be pleased. M.-u -ucture
by the California Fig Syrup Co. only.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

IT is estimated that the treasure
lying idle in India in the shape of
boards or ornaments amount to 81,
25O, 900, 900. A competent authority
calculates that In Amrista City alone
there are jewels to the value of SlO,-
100000.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09
HOUSEHOLD MATTERS
TO PRESERVE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

TO PRESERVE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
scrubbing brushes should be kept with
the bristles down and they will last
twice as long. Common sense VIII tell
you if you stand them the other way the
water will run down and soak into the
back, loosening the bristlcs, whether
they be glued or wired.-New lorH
journal.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

II HAVE BEEN AFFLICTED with an affec-
ton of the Throat from childhood, caused by
diphtheria, and have USED various remedies,
but have never found anything equal to
Browns BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs. "-I1eu. G.
boxes,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

These is 3 inch display adver isement In
this paper, this week, which has no two words
alike except one word. The same is true of
each new one appearing each week, from The
DE-. Harter Medicine Co. This house pi aces q
trescent' on everything they make and pub
ENh. Look for it. send them the name of the
word and they vii return you BOOK. BEAUTI-
full AUTOGRAPHS o. SAMPLES FREE.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

Before the cause of con-
sumption was known THAT
was only a few years ago)
we did not know how SCOTS
Emulsion of cod-liver oil did
SO much good in consumption
and in the conditions that
lead to consumption.
The explanation is inter.
esting. We send it free in
a book on CAREFUL LIVING.
.Scorr & BowNs, Chemists, 1,a South 9Th Avenue,
New York.
Your druggist keeps SCOTS Emulsion of cod.liver
ei-all druggists everywhere do. 81,
~
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

IL your Back Aches. or you are all worn out,
good for nothing, it is general debility.
Browns Iron Bitters Will cure you, make you
strong, cleanse your liver, and give good ap-
petite-tones the nerve.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

At all times in all places, on all occasions
use Bradycrotine only. Fifty cents.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

WOU7aN up
the man or woman who's "run-
down" DR.. Picrce's Golden Med
ical Discovery sets the wheels going.
1t starts the torpid liver into health
full action, purities and enriches the
blood, cleanses, repairs, and strength
ems the system, and restores health
and vigor. AS an appetizing, re-
storatiye tonic, it sets at work all
the processes Of digestion and nu-
triton, and builds up flesh and
strength.
For all scrofulous humors and
blood taints, and even Consump-
ton Tor Lung scrofula), if taken
in time, it's a positive remedy.
Unlike the sarsaparillas, which
claim to be good for the blood in
March, April, and May, Golden
Medical Discovery" works equslly
we'll at all seasons.
Unlike other blood-purifers, too,
it's guaranteed to benefit or cure,
in every case, or your money is re-
turned.
On these terms, it's the cheapest.
You pay only for the good you get.
But it's the best it couldn't be
sold SO.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

Browns Iron Bitters cures Dyspepsia, Mala-
ria, Biliousness and General Debility. Gives
Strength, aids Digestion, tones the nerves
creates appetite. The best tonic for Nursing
Mothers, weak women and children.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09
Best of All

For every foot Of stature a man should
weigh tWenty-SlX mounds.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

The worst cases of female weakness readily
yield to DR.. Swans Pastles. Samples free.
Dr. Swan, Beaver Dam Wis.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

Immense focks OF crows have EXTERN.
mated the grasshopper pest IN some parts
of California.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

The person who drops the nickel in the
slot has the right of way.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

REFCHAM's PILLS will cure wind and pain
drowsinegs. chills and loss of appetite
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

In Greece 155, 000tons of currants are grown
on an average every year.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

FITS stopped free by Dr.. KIIhR's GRBAr
NERVE REsroRER. No Fits after first days
use. Marvellous cures Treatise and 81 trial
bottle free. Dr. Kline. 93l Arch St.. Phtla.. Pa.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

Salts of lemon or vinegar will take inl
stains from floors and wood.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

Egg stains may be removed from silver by
using a little common salt, pulverizad.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

If afflicted with sore eyea uss pr. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-waSer Druggists sen at s5c.per bottle
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

r. mgagRI Morphine Habit Cured in 10
HS - aSEkag to 20 days. Nopay till cured
E5E 70 AVA Or. j. STEPHENS, Lebanon, Ohio
AM. n. L. No. 10 1892
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

Salt removes fruit stains from the hands if
moistened with little lemon juice.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

GEN. BOOTH of the Salvation Army
proposes to give supper to 600 Of
LondOn'S most notorious thieves. In
some cities that could be mentioned
Boards of Aldermen would attend in
a bO6V
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

WI. DOUGLAS FINE CALF HAND.
SEWED $500 and $500 SHOES for
Gentlemen are very stylish and durable.
Those who buy this grade get bargain,
as shoes of this quality are sold every
day from $500 to $500.
WI. DOUGLAS $3.50 POLICE CALF
SHOE is made with three heavy solcs,
Extension Edge; it gives excellent salts
faction to those who want to keep their
feet dry and warm. If you want to
walk with case, buy this shoes One
pair will do for year.
W, I. DOUGLAS $3.50, 1926 and
$500 SHOES are excellent shoes fol
every day. Workingmen ali wear them.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09
o. TAKE NO SUBSTITUTES. ~W

w. L. DOUGLAS $500, $3.50 and
SO. 90 SHOES for Ladies are made Of the
best Dongola. They ere very stylish,
durable and splendid fitting They meet
the wants of all classes. Every lady VINO
buys pair OF these shoes gets bargains
W. T.. DOUGLAS $500 and $1.75
SCHOOL SHOES are worn by the boys
everywhere. They are made strongs
stylish and durable.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09
If Did Make Me Better

and on my third bottle 1 found myself almost n
new woman. will gladly convince any lady, as
have proved myself, that purifying and enriching
he xpbi
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09
ca UI.ToN.

G@-s- a-~ -1- -s- ~.-~ ".~
w. l.. DOUGLAS NAME AND TINE
PRICE is stamped on the bottom OF
each shoe. Look for it.
WI. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-04-09

Complication of Diseases

Hoods sarsaparI!la is especially adapted, and will
cure difficulties peculiar to the Read this: For
avar Q wears suffered with
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-27
THE WOMAN OF TO-DAY.

Let others sing the praises of the Woman OF
the Past,
Or canonize the Woman of the Future coming
fast,
string my Tyre for neither. No, lift my little
lay,
And sing my song to celebrate the Woman OF
To-day.
The Woman of the Past was good, and better
still may be
The Woman of the Future; but, oh, good
enough for me
The girl who thro' the mazes of the Present
works her way,
And stands, in her integrity, the Woman OF
To-day.
Upon the worlds great stage she plays roles
many and diverse;
But tho she may in politics her pretty head
immerse,
Or seek the pulpit OF the bar, still shines the
sacred ray
OF love around the hearthstone OF the Woman
of To-day.
No pent up Utica confines her powers. Tho
prejudice
Still prowls about her path, no work that's
worthy comes amiss;
She may not vote, but ballots fall obedient to
her sway;
The conscience of the country's in the Woman
of To-day.
She has her faults. Spots big and black the
suns bright face do blur;
But who could live without its light, or with it,
lacking her?
Against her follies and her fads let other folks
inveigh,
celebrate the virtues of the Woman Of To
day.
Boston Globe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-27
BACK FROM TOWN.

Old friends allus Is the best,
Halest-like and heartiest:
Knowed us first, and don't allow
We're so blame much better now!
They was standin' at the bars
When we grabbed 1.-The kivvared kyars'e
And lit our fer town, to make
Money-and that old mistake!
We thought then the world we went
Into beat 1.-THE Settlement"
And the friends at we'd make there
Would beat any anywherel
And they do-fer that's their biz:
They beat all the friends they is
'Cept the raal old friends like you
AT staid home like I'd ort to!
WY, of all the good things yit
amt shet Of, is to quit
Business and git back to sheer
These old comforts waitin' here
These old friends; and these old hands
AT Teller understands;
These old winter nights, and old
Young folks chased in out the cold!
Sing Hard Times II come ag'in
No More!' and neighbors all Jine in!
Here's a Teller come from town
Wants that-air old fiddle down
From the chimbly! Git the floor
Cleared fer one cowtillion more!-'9
It's poke the kitchen fire, says he,
james Whitcomb Riley, in Century
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-27
A TEN DOLLAR GOLD PIECE FOR A
CENT

Sometime ago, gentleman bet that
if he stood at the corner Of Broadway
and Fourteenth Street, New York, and
offered gold Eagles to the passers-by
for a cent each, he would find no pur-
chasers. The experiment was tried,
and it turned out just as he said. No
one would believe that the coins were
genuine. 1t seemed too good to be
true. An equally remarkable offer is
that made by the proprietors of DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, the
sovereign cure for Consumption. Think
of it ! restoration to life and health for
a mere song. There is not a case of
Lung-scrofula-in other words, Con-
sumption-that will not yield to it, if
it is taken in time. 1t is the greatest
blood-puriier ever known, and is
guaranteed to benefit or cure in all
diseases of the throat and lungs, or
money refunded. Only extraordinary
curative properties could warrant or
sustain it's makers in selling it thus, on
trial!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-27
A FINE FARM FOR SALE.

1 offer the place known as the Thompson
Farm situated In Augusta county on the
StauntOn and M1ddlebrook road, about six
miles from either place. This is an excellent
farm, having water in, or can be turned into
every held. About 200 Acres are in GUILTY. alton,
al OF which is in nne filth, producing full
crops. The balance of 100 acres-there being
800 In all-iS OF fine forest growth.
The buildings are an excellent Brick Resi-
dence, containing rooms; q large bank-barn.
and all necessary out-buildings, and AL in
good repair.
An Orchard Of well selected fruit and in full
bearing is adjacent to the residence.
A superior attraction and comfort In con-
Aection with the property Is the large cold
Spring. The full flow of water never varies,
and Is In itself luxury
Mr.. 3. W. Powell, who resides on the place,
will show the property to any one desiring 10
examine 1t.
Parties desiring to know the terms and 9th
or information concerning the property win
address at Fisershville, Augusta county, We.
feb Aft j. M. WATSON, N. d.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-27
THE MASTERY OF LOVE.

Love was stranger.
Without lock or key
He unlocked my bosom
And took my heart from me.
Now my heart is subject
Everywhere I go.
Be gentle master, Love,
To one who loves you so.
In few days and weeks,
In few months or years,
Love brought me sorrow,
And the salt, salt tears.
Oh, Love, come with laughter,
Oh, Love, come with woe,
Deal but gently with the heart
That leans upon you SO.
The bees wing is fragile,
The lark's egg Is small,
That you took was little,
But it was my all.
Bear the captive where you will,
To high estate or low,
But be gentle master, Love,
To one who loves you SO.
-Harper's Weekly,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-27
DEAL ESTATE FOR sALEI

Ioffer for sale privately my home plantation,
containing 259 acreS-2W acres Of cleared and
the balance in good oak and pine timber. This
tract will make three good small farms or two
No. farms. l will sell as whole, or / viii
sell rs acres with good house and out-butld-
ingS, or IS acres on north side Of Club Run, to-
gether with my home dwelling, bank barn, nne
This farm has had my personal attention for
the past rs years and Is In fine state of culti-
walton. This Is very desirable farm, located
nine miles east of HarriSonburg, nine miles
south of Elkton, six miles north of Shendun-
all prosperous and booming towns. Also az
miles from station on the Norfolk and West
ern railway. This is good and thrifty COM
munity, convenient to good schools and
churheS of nearly any denomination. This
farm Ii within three miles of three good mer-
chant mills and several stores. Parties de-
string to purchase good farm can do well By
| calling on or addressing the undersigned.
G.. W. MAUZY,
| Jan 13-St Montevideo, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-27
n E W HaIfskgV estsra RI.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT DECEMBER 0, 1891.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT DECEMBER 0, 1891.
LEAVE BASIC, VA, DAILY.
(Southbound9
No. l. No. 8. No. 20.
SAT q. N. 206 p. N. AS p. m.
(Northbound.)
No.a No.4. No. 80.
2.62 a. m. 41Tp.m m. 10.Se a. m.
toll, Knoxville, Chattanooga and the
South. Also for Blusfield, Pocshontas,
Elkhorn and all points on Clinch VAL
ley Division-also for Louisville and
Cincinnati. and all points on L. D. R.
r. via. Norton. Pullman Sleeper to
New Orleans and Memphis via. Bristol,
also Pullman Sleeper from Roanoke to
Louisville via. Norton.
No. 3.-For Roanoke, Radford, Pulaski, Bris-
toll and Chattanooga, connects at Rad
ford, Blueheld. Pullman Sleeper to
Memphis via Bristol
No. 2o-For Roanoke and all points between
Roanoke and Bristol
No. 2-For Washington (via Shenandoah
Junction. Hagerstown, Philadelphia
and New York.
Pullman Sleeper to Washington, also
to Philadelphia and New York.
No. for Hagerstown. Harrisburg, Phila-
delphia and New York, Pullman Sleep
er to New York.
No. 5O-For Shenandoah only. No connection
beyond.
NORTH CAROLINA DIvIsIoN.-Leave Pulaski
daily 700 a. M, for Ivanhoe, and 13O p. m. for
Ivanhoe and Gossan. and $40 Q. m, except
Sunday, for Betty Baker.
For tickets, time-cards and all information,
| call on agent, Norfolk & Western Railroad.
W. B. BEVILL, 6. P. A.
Roanoke, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-27

Blanche-And so Mr.. Waite is en-
gagged to you and to May and to all
the other girls?
Believes.
Blanche-What an audacious scoun-
drel
Believes, he may be feebly de-
scribed as q ringer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-27

CCHEDULE IN EFFECT NOV. 18th, 1891.
LEAVE sTAUNToN-RAsT.
LIT q. m.-washington Fast Line, Solid Train,
with Pullman Sleeper to Washing
ton, connects in Il. & P. Station for
Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
York. Pullman Sleeper for Rich
mond, connecting direct for OLD
Point and Norfolk.
$40 q. m.-For Charlottesville. Makes all reg
ular stops.
els Q. M. ?. v. vestibuls, Limited, Solid
Train with Dining Car to washing
ton Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York Connects direct for
Richmond. Old POINT and Norfolk.
la D. m.-For Richmond; connects ct Char
lottesvills for Washin gton, PhiIadel-
phia and New York.
LEAVE sTAUNTON-wEST.
I'D q. m.-F =. v. vsstibuls, Limited, arrives
Cincinnati same day, sD D. m, Lou
isvills 9b p m. Limited number Of
Stages.
TIT .. m.-For Clifton Forge; connects with
West VI. Makes all i regular stops sA'
2.4O p. m.-For Hinton. Makes all regular
stops.
az D. m.-Cincinnati Fast Line. Arrives at
! Cincinnati next morning, 7.bO a. m.
ARRIVE sTAUNTON.
From Eastern Cities. and Richmond and Old
Point 7, w. 40 q. m,
Cincinnati Fast Line, 6.45 D. IN.
From Richmond and Old Point, SO p. m.
From Charlottesville, It's Q. m.
Prom Cincinnati and West, E. F.v., e.as =. m.
Warrington Fast Line, LA a. IN.
FROM Hinton, Ell p. IN.
From Clifton Forge, SAT q. m
For additional information, address
Pr. WOODWARD. Pass. Ag't, staunton, Va.
NV FULLER O. G. MURRAY
Gen1 Pass. Ag't. Traffic Manager
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-27

For three weeks I was suffering from
q severe cold in my head, accompanied
by pain in the temples. Ely's Cream
Balm was recommended to me. After
only six applications of the Balm every
trace of my cold was removed.-Henry
C. Clark, New York appraisers Office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-27

Mrs. Herdso-Who is this boy Motion
that we read SO much about?
Mrs Saidso-What do you read about
him?
Mrs Herdso-He seems to be always
being adopted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-27

sAn Daily, except Sunday.
Train No. 418 has Day Coaches, Lexington to
Washington and Baltimore. Pullman Parlor
Car Staunton to Baltimore. Day Coaches and
Pullman Buffet Parlor Car, Washington to
New York.
Train No. 416 has Day Coaches, Staunton to
Washington and Baltimore, and Day Coaches
and Pullman Sleeping Car, Washington and
Baltimore to New York.