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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-09
The Improvement Association.

The executive committee of the
Citizens improvement association
held meeting yesterday afternoon
at o'clock at the office of Jackson
d Hurst. Those present were,
Messrs. jackson, Paul, Champion,
and Secretary Day. 1t was decided
that the association should be in
corporated as a corporation not for
pecuniary profit, so as to give the
association legal status with the
right to hold property and trasact
business for the good of the commu-
nifty. William jackson accepted the
task of framing suitable constitu-
ton, bylaws and articles of incor-
poration. 1t was decided to try and
infuse new life into the association,
and several matters were talked over
that would benefit the city, among
them being the idea of making a
public park out of some of the Col
umbian grounds. 1t was the idea of
all present that the association 90
ahead with renewed vigor, and a
special meeting be called soon to act
on several important matters.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-09
Harvest Excursions.

The Burlington route will sell
round trip tickets, good for 20 days,
on August %, September y and De-
tober 10, to the cities and farm lands
of the west, northwest and south
west, at low rates.
Send the names and addresses of
your friends in the east TO the under
signed, and pamphlets viii be for
warded them, descriptive of western
farm lands. For further information.
maps and time tables. apply to the
Burlington route ticket agent, or to
p. S. EUsTIs,
Gen. Pass. ACT. c., b. & G. r. r.,
Chicago. III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-09
Col. Davenport.s Carriage.

The Jackson Sentinel of Maquoketa
says: "a historical old carriage has
been doing duty as hack during the
past week between the city and the
fair grounds. 1t is a 3-seated rig
with broad seats, and will comforta-
bly, carry nine ordinary persons. 1t
is said to have been expressly built
for Col. Davenport and family some
80 years ago and cost at that time
81 900. When new it was undoubt-
eddy the finest turnout in the tri-
cities, as the trimmings, upholster-
ing and materials are of the very best
qualities, and it is in very good con-
dition yet. 1t is owned by the Court
House livery"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-09
KNOWLEDGE

b.;or. comfort and improvement and
H. Ii" to personal enjoyment when
III rsea. The many, who live bet
4 .L3n others and enjoy life more, with
4 l Srvnpnditure, by more promptly
.4;na the worlds best products to
pun uoa5. of physical being, will attest
1 r r to health of the pure liquid
t,,ire principles embraced in the
trs5y, Syrup of Figs
4. I :'yceilence is due to its presenting
T., form most acceptable and pleas
4 ~ tbe taste, the refreshing and truly
/ ,frilI properties of a perfect lax
J, efectually cleansing the system,
/, .Ilinr colds, headaches and fevers
permanently curing constipation.
IL riyan satisfaction to millions and
With the approval of the medical
a..iou because it acts on the Kid
l.. Liver and Bowels without weak
n, them and it is perfectly free from
4 ~ Objectionable substance.
Icrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
In SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
,,rrsd bv the California Fig Syrup
4 orlv whose name is printed on every
|rkora. also the name, Syrup of Figs,
Il being well informed, you will not
Irsnt any Substitute if offered.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-09

-. ~ ho oUdN anu tHC SobtOH
mills in the same place are ready tc
do likewise.
The Naumkeag Steam Cotton CON-
pany at Salem. Mass, are running on
full time with full force after a
fortnight's shutdown
At Wheeling. W. Va, both the
glass and the steel works have re-
sumed.
The Troy. n. Y. paper mills have
started.
The Cohors. \. Y. rolling mills
have resumed with 400 employees.
At Lawrence, Mass, 1000 cotton
operatives are again at work with
bright prospects.
Among the other industrial enter
prises which have started up during
the past few days are these:
Cook Locomotive works, Patterson.
n. j..
Jones & McLaughlin's steel mills,
Pittsburg, 5000 men.
Braddock Wire mills, Rankin sta
ton, Penn, 700 men.
National Tube works, Pittsburg,
Pa, several departments.
Macbeth & Co.'S Flint glass factory
Pittsburg.
Lockhart Iron and Steel company,
CHARTERS, Pa
Black Diamond steel works, Pitts
burg, 1000 men
Towel Manufacturing company
Newburyport, Mass.
Cotton mills, Olneyville, r. l.
Irondale Rolling mills, Anderson,
Ind.
Hamilton Wooden mills, Amesbury
Mass, 800 hands.
MerIfmac Hat company, Amesbury,
Mass, 600 hands.
Rolling mills, Findlay, Ohio, 400
men.
Potteries. East Liverpool, Ohio.
Monkey Lamp chimney works. Elm
wood, Ind
American Straw Board works, An
derSon, Ind.
West Bergen Steel works, Jersey
City, 175 men.
Otil Steel company, Cleveland, o.,
200 men.
Nicholas Tile company, Provi-
dence, X. L.
Merrimac Cotton mills, Lowell,
Mass, 5000 hands.
Milton Car works, Milton. Penn.
500 men.
Farrand q Vitey Organ company
Detroit
National Wheel works, Jackson.
Mich.
Hubbard & Palmer, Mankato.
Mimi, millers and grain buyers
opened their six elevators.
Twelve paper mills, Middleton
Ohio, after suspension of from
three to five weeks; two mills al
Lookland, Ohio; one at Franklin, aut
one at Wyoming. employing in al
! 80. 900 men.
Wilson McConley, tobacco mill
Middleton, Ohio.
ST. Louis Stamping company anC
tin plate works. St. Louis. 2,OOC
men.
Weir Coal company, Weir City
Kan.
Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing
company, Providence, r. l., large
| tool makers.
Slater Il Torrine mills, Pawtucket
r. l.
Howe, Brown & Co.'S. pudding fur.
naces, Pittsburg. GOO men.
Phillips, Nimick q Co.'S. mill al
Sligo, Pa. put on double turn, with
200 additional men.
The Wagner car shops, Buffalo, N
Y which have been working four
days a week all summer. resume with
full force of 500 men.
The Benwood end Etna mills and
Bellair nail works, 1900 men.
Anderson, Du Puv d Co., the Leg
gett Spring and Axle company, and
one of divers Iron mills, all OF
Pittsburg, resume this week.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-09
special Fair Ground Trains.

Sept. 10 to IA inclusive, the c., r.
|. e. p. railway will run a special
train to the Davenport fair grounds,
leaving the Rock Island depot at l ;45
p. m. daily. Returning, the last
train from the grounds will run
through to Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-09
The Meather Forecast

For the next "a hours, continued
fair weather and cooler, southeastern
ly winds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-09
TRACK AND TRAIN.
The Rock Island and the Southwestern
Rates Other Railroad News.

me ROCK Island and the Southwestern
Rates Other Railroad News.
Shippers and manufacturers have
been watching with great deal of
attention the effort of the Rock ISL
and road to hold the St. Louis rates,
on manufactured products, between
the tri-cities and Texas and south
western points. The matter has ali
been settled in regard thereto; the
st. Louis Globe-Democrat saws that
the Missouri Pacific, as intimated in
the dispatches from the Southwestern
Traffic conference at Chicago, reced-
ed from its position on the Iowa
Texas freight rate situation and con-
scented, with the other St. Louis
! southwestern lines to an extension of
the st. Louis rate basis on Texas
traffic to Rock Island, Moline and
Davenport. The Rock Island thus
gains its point and will now
have no objection to joining
the Southwestern Traffic associa-
ton. Ii the st. Louis lines had re
fused to make this concession to the
Rock Island it might have resulted in
utter decentralization of rates during
the fall season in the southwest, and
rate war in time of general de-
preston is too expensive luxury to
be borne. Measures for reorgoniza-
ton of the Southwestern association
with the Rock Island on the .'inside"
| will now be perfected, and chair
man will be selected probably before
the Adjournment of the conference.
OF course all this trouble was brought
about by the extension of the Rock
Island to Fort Worth. Texas. and its
Joint tariff arrangement with the Tex
as u Pacific. st. Louis men naturally
objected to the extension of the st.
Louis basis of rates any further
northward than Fort Madison, and a
meeting was held at the Mercantile
club to give expression to their views
on the subject. The president
of the traffic commission was
in a delicate position. for his
firm is interested in agricul-
tural implement works at Moline,
and as shipper he could not con-
sistently oppose the st. Louis basis
of rates being applied from Moline,
| The traffic commission, did all that
could be done under the circum-
stances to support the St. Louis
lines in efforts for protection of St.
Louis interests, and those lines have
in the end adopted the only course
open for the protection of their own
| interests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-12
Democrats and Popnllsts at Louisa.

LOUISA, VA. Sept 11-Special-A
rainy morning diminished the number
that would have been at court to-day. Mr..
Gravely. Populist nominee for Attorney
General. was on hand and addressed the
crowd from a stand i'm the court house
yard. He had "A considerable crowd around
him, which he held together very well.
Ills speech consisted OF criticism on
Wall street brokers and Cleveland's ap-
parent efforts 10 demonetize silver en-
tirely There was no effort 10 discuss the
issue involved In State politics. The Popu-
lists had every friend Of their cause on
hand and every fellow yelled his best
In the effort % make a big show. Their
Efforts In this county win be a failure TO
accomplish anything
Hon. p. +. Meredith addressed the De-
mocrats In the court house. giving an
account OF his services in Congress-.
The Democrats IN convention norninat-
ed Major A. j. Richardson for the Bonsa
of Delegates, and also elected delegetes
20 The district Senatorial Convention.
Major Richardson has been for nurn-
Der OF years Commissioner Of Revenue IN
this county, IS a first class man. and
very popular. With him there Is a good
nance 10 win.
The heaviest rain for months SET in
about o'clock to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-12
THE DETROIT FOR RIO.
IT rs Also PROBABLE IHIr rnr
NEWARK MAY 60 roo,
Another Dispatch from United ststs,
Minister TO Brazil Thomp.on-Soth-
Ing New IN II.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Sept. lf.-An.
other dispatch from the United States
Minister to Brazil. Thompson, was re-
ceiyed at the State Department to-day.
but II contained nothing no, known to
the Department. except that commerce
and business was suspended as a result
OF the declaration Of martial law.
This afternoon the Navy Department
directed the Commander OF the Detroit
to sail from Norfolk for Rio on Thurs
day. and II is not unlikely that the New
ark VIII be ready In tins to sail In COM
pany with her.
With regard to other ships 10 be sent
10 South America and Central America.
no decision has been reached, but orders
VIII probably he issued tomorrow as
signing some ship to the east coast OF
Nicaragua on account OF the rumors OF
impending internal trouble there. The
Kearsarge. now at Wilmington, N. c.,
IL the vessel most available for this ser
vice. and she will probably be sent.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., Sept 1.-THE
Navy Department to-day ordered the
Commander OF the Cruiser Detroit to
sail for Rio de Janeiro without delay.
TO protect American interests there DUR
irg the revolution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-12
Joint nIscn.sIon at Krtherille.

WlTHENlLA.--, VA. Sept. 11.-Speciol.
For the first time IN several years
Nythe county people heard q joint poll
lucal discussion to-day. The Demo
cratic and Popuiist candidates for Iier-
tenant Governor were the speakers. Sex
ton Han was packed with voters from
every part of the country when the dis
cussion began at 2 o'clock Each sneak
er was allotted three quarters OF an hour
opening. aud half hour rejOlnder. and
a most courteous hearing given both.
The financial situation was the topic.
MI beverly was more than lenient TO
the Republicans, but charged cata-
loeue Of sins 90 Democracy.
Mr.. Kents speech was a strong and
lucid presentation of Democratic views
Of financial matters. legislation and doc
trine, and confirms 20 party leaders here
the wisdom Of his nomination. Mr. Kent
has fred the enthusiasm Of Democratic
workers In the Southwest and stirred up
a deep interest in the campaign by to-
DAYS speeches.
The district meeting to elect delegates
20 the Senatorial convention instructed
for Senator Greea and for II. B Maupin
Tor the House Of Delegates: J. Williamson
McGavock. "a prominent grazier OF the
East end, was nominated for the House
of Delegates by the Populsts OF this
county to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-12
MJNTGOMERY PRESBYTERF.
Proceedings Of the Three Days Session OF
the Body at Large.

FLOYD, VA, Sept. n-Special.-Mont-
gcmery Presbytery convened in the Pres
byteran church at this place on Tuesday
evening last at o'clock. The opening
sermon was preached by the Rev. c. ID.
Waller, from the last clause OF the 18th
verse OF the 9Th chapter Of Galatians.
After the sermon the Pfesbytery was
called 10 order by Rev. W. ii. Groves.
Of Roanoke, the last moderator present.
Upon the roll being called eighteen pas
tors and ten ruling elders answered to
their names Rev. J. W. Rawlins was
elected moderator by acclamation. Rev.
i. W. Twain was elected clerk, and rul-
ing elder. T. b. Dean was elected read
Ing clerk Rev J. X. Harris and Ruling
Elder j. NJ Boyd were appointed a COM
mittee on devotional exercises.
The Presbytery net on Wednesday
morning al o'clock. The minutes OF
the last Presbytery were read and
corrected in some particulars.
The usual committees were an
pointed and the regular routine business
proceeded with. Rev. r. n. HasL Of
West Texas Presbytery was introduced
and invited 10 a seat in the Presbytery
as a corresponding member. Mr.. james
Turner Nan was examined and received
under the care Of the Presbytery as a
candidate for the ministry. The Presby-
terry proceeded 10 hold free conversation
on the state OF religion. IN which most
OF the pastors took part. At the night
session Rev. ,. W Mebane. Of Radfori.
an able sermon on the subject
Of foreign missions, after which the re-
port on foreign missions was read by
Rev. T.. W. 9lcCOrclc. which showed that
the churches We're considerably behind in
their collections FOR this cause Mr.. Nc
Corcle made an earnest appeal in be-
half Of this great work. Or. r. II. Flem- |
lns, Of Lynchburg. also delivered an ad- /
dress on the subject. urging considera- !
Ion and the prayers Of the church IN |
behalf Of the cause.
Thursday was a busy day with the
Presbytery and much business was trans.
'cted. Covington was selected as me
-lace fer the next regular meeting OF
he Prcsbytery. and the third Tuesday
a april 1894, fixed as the time Of meet
ng Rev. G.. A. Long, Rev. Calvin
stokes and Ruling Elder +. B. Dean and
lr Samuel Il. Christian were appointed
o meet IN Lynchhurg on the 18th of De-
efnber 10 ordain candidate g. G.. Snyder.
Dr. Fleming. Rev. T. NJ. McCOrcle. Rev.
ohn RIff with Elders Robt. Kslso and
3 J.. Beard were appointed a committee
@ organize a church at Charlemont, Bed
ord county. Al night Or. Hail. Of Lynch
urg, preached the doctrinal sermon, using
s his text the 21 chapter Of 81. James
pistle. in which he showed what was
rue living faith.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-12
IRON and srEEL INDUSTRY.
Its Representatives claim tho Attention or
tho Ways and Means Committee.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Sept. 1.-THE
attention Of the Ways and Means Com
mittee to-day was devoted to hearing
gentlemen representing iron and steel
industries. Joseph Wharton. Of Phila-
delphla. Vice President Or the American
Iron and Steel Association. In introduc-
ing the subject. said that the magnitude
OF the industry was not always ap-
preclated either by IS friends or enemies.
The industry was carried on IN twenty
nine States. giving employment 70 5000
workmen, on whose earnings about 2cJ0,-
90 souls depended. The larger interests,
however. was with the consumer, who
wished 10 see the business up TO the
standard as IL lowered prices and gave
them better goods. He spoke Of the views
OF the two great political parties on the
tariff and the damage caused 10 business
generally by the discussion. The McKin-
ley law, as FAR as his industry was con-
cerned. was the best the country had ever
had. II had reduced the duties on iron
and steel bat had afforded the industry
protection. They We're satisfied With IL
and wanted no change. Changes were the
worst thing Ia the world for business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-12
Lafe Pcnce sncnk. In Londnnn

LEESBURG VA. Sept 11.-speciaI.-
Honorable Lafo Pence spoke here to-day
Do fairly good audience. The majority
o, fis hearers were Democrats and some
~ item foined occasionally in the an
ss Tie was introduced by Colonel
Robert Beverly, Of Fauquier. and spoke
'.r nearly two hours. He IS an interest
tr and eloquent taikcr and the Demo-
rf.c party should as seldom as possible
Glow his speeches 90 90 unanswered.
ts speech was entirely upon the silver
.-eflon. He claimed that both Demo-
's and Republicans who vote for the
noonj.donal repeal OF the sherman law
.re false o. their platform and false 70
Ue.r pledges 90 Tie people. sherman now
leader OF the Democracy and Henry
cabot Lodge. OF force bill fame. Is his
rIfi Lieutenant. He paid glowing
tlate 90 Vance Walthall and Daniel as
wlptihie men whom power and pelf
100 ncf swsrye from the right. He oc-
i ail the time the court allowed
.n during recess. After he had finished
-' leaders of the P0pulists held a pri-
@ meeting at Hotel Linden, for the
purpose OF oraanizing. Pence evidently
le some impression. but Loudoun IS
.-0y % give her usual vote for Democ-
i-cy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-12
JRALOUs or GLADSTONE.
A Clergyman Directly and Indirectly In.
suits rhe Grand Old Man.

LONDON. Sept. 1.-THE sensation OF
the day here is the attack made yester-
day upon Mr.. Gladstone by Rev. Frederic
Davies.
Mr.. Gladstone attended divine services
yesterday at the Episcopal church at
Blairgowrte and the sacred ediice I'm
honor OF the Premiers visit was packed
with people anxious to see the great
Liberal leader. on previous Sundays II
would seem that the church mentioned
had not been crowded with worshippers.
Rev Frederic Davies. who was 10 preach
the sermon. publicly insulted MIR Gladstone
by refusing TO shake hands with the
venerable statesman before the sermon.
IN addition TO this. during his sermon,
the clergyman directly condemned tho
people present for as he claimed. coming
to church for an unworthy motive TO
worship creature rather than the Gre
ator The words OF Rev. Davies caused
much Indignation among the majority OF
those present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-12
A Populist Nomination.

CONCORD. VA. sept Ii.-special.-
convention OF the Peoples Party. OF
and Apponattox counties. met
I place Friday az noon 90 nomi-
% q fioatcr Tor the legislature. from
an'e-named counties. Charles r.
~ NJ Apponlttox. was made chair
-' ana To- T W. Evans. Of Campbell.
a}. William o. Thornhiu. Of APP
was nominated by acclamaton
'r floater candidate. Edward Moor
Dr r. W. Evans. c. =. Bloxton.
+. u T. Fleshman responded 20 calls for
i. ard aii seemed quite sanguine
election of this ticket and the gen
'-Noos for the Populists The
aimed counties are considered
~. Dos N 'he Populists and we hope
~. a,e Chairman 4 tho Democratic
49, "il assign some able speakers 10
counties during the campaign
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-12

| and the fight against his confirmation
einanates from the Populists who charge
! that as the Democratic party chairman
/ last year, Mr. Simmons was a party 20
| irregularities and fraud. The confirmation
| viii come along all right when the time
| comes. The appointment Of Messrs. c. B.
Aycock and Judson Carroll as district
Attorney and Marshal respectively will
! not probably be made until after the
confirmation of Mr.. Simmons.
The appearance IN the city Of Messrs.
J. A. Harreil, OF North Carolina, and
Mr.. McCabe. Of Chicago. both candidates
for the office Of public printer. revives
the interest in this appointment which the
President so far has apparently not con-
sldered. Mr.. Palmer the incumbent, has
been very kind 10 the Democratic con-
gressmen and has kept right on putting
In Democrats since the 4th OF March,
and as long as he does this, the con-
gressmen do not seem to be exercising
themselves much about his individual
scalp.
Oiher Washington News
Mr.. A. a. Chapman. who is well-known
I'm Richmond, and was al one time con-
neCted with the city government. has
been appointed as an assistant superin-
tendent Of sewers for the District of
Columbia
Hon. T. II. Mccall is in the city. He will
transfer 10 his successor. Captain Ham
Shepperd. on the 5th Of this month, and
will remove with his family at once to
this city for the winter.
Mr. 0. +. Whitehurst, of Roanoke. is
here.
The following gentlemen are registered
at the National: Mcssrs Amos Fox and
w. r. Scott, Of Virginia, and Mr.. ]. S.
Grogan, of Winston, y. c.
Messrs +. McCarty. ]. 3. Richmond.
5. W. Wax, III. Z. Hoyt, w. VI. Terrell,
II. w. Wilson and W. G. Holdman, Of
Virginia. are at the ST. James.
Mr. T. ~ Harris, OF Pittsylgania county.
is here on a short visit. This morning
accompanied by Congressman Claude A.
Swanson he called at the Post-Ofiic De-
partment and requested that a new post
Office be established IN Pi;tsylvanla coun-
ty. which at the request Of Mr.. Swanson
Will be called "HIncsville."
Mr.. Eugene Ould, Of Campbell county,
Virginia, called on Congressman Edmunds
this morning. II am not looking for Of
fee" exclaimed tbs genial gentleman.
with a broad smile as he started with
lis friends for the Capitol
Mr.. Cleveland was at his desk early
this morning. and with a few Interrupt
mons mas worked steadily AT 1ispOsing OF
a vast accumulation Of official business.
evidently entirely oblvious 10 the many
cerds and letters Of congratulation. on
the happy arrival Of Saturday. which are
being received at the Execu-
tive mansion. Secretary Thurber reports
that Mrs. Cleveland AID the little girl are
nicely. The furry and anx-
ety which pervaded every portion OF the
White House Saturday has subsided and
n their place has come the calm, confident
assurance that all is well
Hon. Geo. y. Wise and General Peyton
Wise returned 10 the city this morning.
rhe former was in bis seat at the session |
If the House this morning and the lat
er took charge Of the committee rooms /
# the Committee on Interstate and For /
ign Commerce.
Hon. Marshall Mccormick. Of Berry |
lille, was at the Capitol this morning. /
II. j. W. /
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-12
PARLIAMKYT or RELIGION.
Gathering of Representatives OF all Great
Belief. in the World

CHICAGO, ILL, Sept. u.-An event OF
worldwide interest and one never before
accomplished. took place here to-day.
II was the assembling OF a parliament OF
religion, a gathering Of representatives
OF all great beliefs OF the world. No such
immense crowd has gathered before during
all the memorable series Of Congresses
since the beginning OF the Worlds Fair
Just as the new liberty bell was
tolling ten times a hush fell on the great
audience and his eminence. Cardinal Glib
bons. IN a clear voice and words OF
touching simplicity. pronounced the invo-
cation OF the Deity. Then followed ad-
dresses OF welcome by President Bonney,
OF the Worlds Congress Auxiliary Of
the Worlds Fair, Rev. John Henry Bar
rows. Archbishop Feehsn and others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-12

orderly one and for long time IL looked
as II there would be no nomination for
the House OF Delegates. The convention
finally succeeded In nominating W. X. II.
G cke. G. A. Greasy. -. y. Cooper and
c.. w. Cardwell
The convention was composed largely
OF Republicans of old standing and failed
10 arouse any enthusiasm.
The Democratic convention will meet
mere next Thursday the 18th, 10 iomi-
note candidates for the same Offices.
The convention OF to- day was pronounced
by a good many as the biggest farce
they had ever seen.