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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-05-25

sharp dealer, even at &C cut prices.
To prevent this kind Of fraud and imposi-
ton, tho genuine guaranteed medicines Of
DIR. r. V. Pierce are now sold only through
druggists regularly authorized as agents, and
oltOayS at these long-essablished prices:
Golden Medical Discovery (for the Liver,
Blood, and Lungs, 80. S1.O0.
Favorite Prescription flor woman's weak
nesses and ailrnents), ST LOO.
Pleasant Pellets (for tae liver, % cents.
They're the cheapest medicines you can buy
dit any price, for goa pey only for the good
you get They're guaranteed, IN every case,
to benefit or cure, or Che money is returned.
Beware of the dilutons, limitations, and
substitutes offered by unauthorized dealers
ct less than above prices
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-05-25
PERT PEN POINTS.

Maxwell believes that beads were
made primarily for the purpose of be-
ing cut off Rochester Democrat.
An income tax would make nearly |
everybody's income sag below the
taxable limit.-MiIwaukee Sentinel.
The shad fishing is said to be poor
down East. Butjust see how they're
catching suckers at Chicago,-Buffalo
Express.
The saddest feature about that
Louisville meeting OF the Republican
Clubs is that it omitted to make any
mention Of the FoIce bill,-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
1t is rather early to begin to specu-
late where the next Columbian Fair
will be held. Bot one thing is certain
it won't be in Chicago,-Boston
Journal.
Ignatius Donnelly has been sued for
libel and damages are placed at $4,000.
Ignatins should devise cryptogram
that will prove he never said it
Grand Rapids Herald.
Those two dime-novel-nurtured
Brooklyn boys who sailed forth to
hunt Indians made a mistake in choos-
ing so quite a frontier as Philadelphia.
New York Telegram.
It would not be a bad idea for the
managers of the Columbianl to but
those "lady" managers in the show
New York Commercial Advertiser.
Kansas produces the most eggs OF
any State in the Union--but there are
so many people there to throw them
atl-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The man who has the earmuff
privilege i'll Midway Plaisance must
be making more money than amp 9TH
er concessionaire.-Chicago Post.
There is q wild. weird rumor that
Ignatius Donnelly has discovered a
poetic cipher in John Ruskin's prose
works. Chicago Tribune.
OF course the resignation of Mr.
Leech, Director OF the Mint, was
voluntary, 50 was the act of the coon
in coming down.-Providence Jour
nal
A tough Old BOY Of 80 years in a
Cumberland county town found him.
self out OF tobacco the other day and
walked six miles to get chew
Bangor Commercial.
Australian bank failures are con,
venient names for Wall street bears tc
conjure with, and there seems to be
no danger OF the supply running
short.-New York Telegram.
The husbands Of the Woman'l
Congress can have their choice be-
tween sitting up ill the congress
comes home and reading all about j
next day in the papers.--Chicag'
Record.
II the Princess Eulalie wantsstc
have a recherche rose.coloret
reception, with giltedged etiquett'
trimmings and fin d. steele buttons
let her visit Philadelphia Steel
Brook Bazoo
If President Cleveland will press hi
foot on the rear button of the Repub.
licans in Office he will hear the wheel
go round louder than they did il
Chicago.-Telfair Enterprise.
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-05-25


THERE is to be a big discharge at
the end of the present fiscal year from
the General Land Office, owing to the
cut made in the appropriation by Con.
gress. Sixty-eight clerks in the CLASH
fed service and thirty-nine special
agents Will sever their connection with
Uncle Sans business on the 30th Of
June, unless they can before that time
get transferred to some other branch
Of the service. In order to avoid the
pressure by the friends Of the clerks
In that bureau, it has been decided
that the dismissals shall be made solely
on the records Of the clerks
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-05-25

CHAIRMAN Smith, Of the Alabama
Democratic State Executive Commit
tee, has issued formal call for meet
ing of the committee in Birmingham
June 5. The purpose is to consider the
recent proposition Of the Kolb or JET
lersonian wing OF the party for a
reunion of botn wings in joint
primary for the nomination OF a Joint
ticket.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-05-25

THE June issue of THE DELITEAToR,
is one of the finest numbers yet pub
lished, and contains an unusual vari-
ETY. of entertaining and instructive
articles. The second paper on the
Worlds Fair treats OF the Exposition
Building as seen from the Lagoons,
and is handsomely illustrated. Bearing
on this subject also is an article with
the thking title ofOyer Land and Sea,
which is full OF useful information for
tourists en- route to the White CRY,
Flower Culture treats of Summer
Towering Bulbs, and further Lessons
are given in Lace-Making, Tatting,
Crocheting, Knitting, etc.
One Years Subscription costs One
Dollar; Single Copies, Fifteen Cents.
Address Orders to
THE BUTTERIcK PUBLISHING Co.
Limited
40 Fast Fourteenth Street, New
York.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-05-25

THERE are enough idle men in John
son City to raise many bushels OF corn
and potatoes
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-05-25

OF course the resignation of Mr..
Leech, Director of the Mint, was
voluntary, 50 was the act of the coon
in coming own.-Providence Jour
nal
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-05-25

The Brooklyn Handicap demo-
strates that horse racing is somewhat
more uncertain than Tammany poll
tics.-New York Advertiser
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-05-25

A tough Old BOY Of 80 years in a
Cumberland county town found him
self out OF tobacco the other day and
walked six miles to get a chew
Bangor Commercial.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-05-25

There is wild weird rumor that
Ignatius Donnelly has discovered a
poetic cipher in John Ruskin's prose
works.-Chicago Tribune.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-13

min 7. Pillow, lodge deputy, assisted by
Steward Newsomb and Clara King, OF
SIDNEY Lodge. No. 42s, Chief Templar.
II. j. Thackcr; vice.Tomplar. Carrie Rice /;
Chaplain. r. 4. Keetcn; Secretary. Is. u.
Garner, Assistant Secretary. Hunter
Folkss; Finaucinl Secretary. Matte Tray
Tor: Treasurer. Jennie Furguson; Mar
81 Trancke. Guard, Ruth Saunders: Sen.
tinel. Elton O. Pillow; organist, Samuel
Whitaker: Chorister. Eddie Phillips.
sidney Lodge, No. 42s. had an excellent
meeting ut BeIvidere Hall Friday night.
More than 80 per cent. of the memt ers
we're present. Visitors from Trinity, JEFF
fersor. Rescue, Star of Hone. and West
End lodges are welcomed at every session,
aud they always contribute TO tue plea
sures OF tho occasion. Propositions for
membership. limitations, and business
generally consume an hour. after WHICH
the feasts OF reason are held, and the
talent then displayed command tho ADM;
ration and respect of the most cultivated
audiences. Miss Clara King, the. calet
templar of this lodge, is admittedly the
best presiding officer that it has ever had.
At regular meeting Of Jefferson Lodge
No. 522. Independent Order Good lem,
p'ars. held IN their hall on Mosby aud
Neneble streets Thursday night, the toi-'
lowing officers were installed for the en-.
suing term Mics Alice Borrouehs, CHER
templar MISS Lou Tucker, vice.tempiar
Mr. A. C. Goode. recording secretary; Mr.
II. Il. Temple, financial secretary MISS
Ida Peek, treasurer; Mr.. w. n. Adams,
chaplain Mr.. A. X. Vest, marshal; MIS-
Mamie Tyler, deputy marshal Mics
PeacDy Mcdowell, guard; Mr. Willie &c
Dowe,l, sentinel Sir. J. Bazzell Borroushs'
chorlster Miss Mary Roberts, organist;
Mir. j. Pankey Atkinson, lodge deputy.
After the installation the lodge was en-
tertained by several visitors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-13
VIVIAN UP-HILLGAME
THE virginia. COLTS, BY vEHy HARD
WORK, DEFEAT THE cheHues.
me Battle Chiefly One Between the
Pitchers. Both of whom Do,Fins Work.
Spiders Defeat the Farmers

There was a hare and tortoise race at
Forest Hill Park yesterday afternoon, and.
as il always turns out in the fable, the ter
rspins were the first to reach the goal.
Billy Lumsden's Colts represented the
oviparoas reptiles, while the Hull-Street
Cherubs played the part OF the risky ro-
dents. At first the Hares started OIL at
tremendous canter. but in the eighth Inn
ing the Terrapins made o gigantic squirt
and crawied uphill under the. wire.
Everybody was pleased. and especially tho
she'll hacked quadrupeds, who worked ike
beavers for victory.
The game was slow--powerfully slow
for everybody delayed and dilly-dallied as
much az possible. while almost every min
ute there was pause TO enable the re-
spective teams to kick against the umpires.
Ihe two pitchers. Host aud Lemons, ran
things pretty much their own way. for the
contest was entirely between them.
HOST APPEARS NERVOUS.
The wizard from Newport News was as
nervous as an old maid in room with
mouse when the struggle first began. and
his loose onted frame fairly. qulyered
with excitement. After the fourth in
ming. however, he braced up wonderfully
aud pitched rafting good game. The
Cherubs couldn't have touched him with
bass fiddle, and the few hits they man.
aged to get were mostly scratches. what
is more. the marvel succeeded IN inducing
eight Innocents TO oaress the ether
Lemonss work was equally os good as
Hosts, and his speed was terrific. The
few lucky Terraplns who smote hlm. bow
ever, mt the ball hard, and at the most
opportune moments.
There were some remarkably pretty
catches made in the course OF the game
and Morgan. West, Bradley, and Enright
particularly distinguished themselves by
their tine fielding. In the fourth inning,
with the score tied. the Cberubs, by means
of a single and a two Dagger, base on
balls, and an error. put four men over the
plate, but after this they stopped their
scoring, and the Colts braced up wonder
fully. Another run was captured by the
Terrapins III the seventh inning, while in
the eighth they gained three more by
means of two singles, double. and base
on balls. This put them ahead, and the
ninth inning left them on top.
Mr.. ]. Grant West undertook to umpire
the game when the contest began. but the
Colts bucked against MIN like Texas
bronchos and tried to make his life o bur-
den. Thew pretty soon found that they
hadn't "strnck ile," however, for though
the genial citizen is engaged in the oil bus'-
ness ne refused to be inundated and
stuck right by his decisions. As q COM
promise a second umpire was called in to
lend his assistance on the bases. hut he,
too. caught it where Ruby wears her
beads.
TUT DrTArTa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-13

check had reached bis limit the day be-
tore. but the holder Of the paper inyarIn-
bly, took his disappointment gracefully.
The DISPATCH man saw 0 country cousin
present check Of the Commonwealth.
only to discover that he was little too
late. For a uoment his face was study.
and then he burst out In ringing laugh,
as IL the wEole transaction was splendid
joke.
NrKRNAL-REvEHuE sraNPs.
The most important question TO be dis
posed Of this week is how to overcome the
internal-revenue-sta hardship. As the
DIsPAruH has stated. Deputy Collector
Smith has been compelled to cease taking
certified checks for stamps because the
government depository here will not re-
ceiye these checks from HIM. and the de-
pository, in turn, was forced TO refuse.
because the government requires 1t TO pay
ITS transfers IN currency Mt the counters OF
the Assistant Treasurer. either through its
correspondent in the city where the As
sistant Treasurer Is located or IN currency
bv express. rho Assistant Treasurer in
New York cannot now clear checks through
the Clearing House. The fear is that some
of the tobacco manufacturers. not being
able to secure currency with which to buy
stamps, will have to suspend operations.
The result of this would be to throw
large number of hands out OF employ
ment and add distress to inconvenience.
However, Messrs. Thomas Atkinson and
T. G. Williams, o committee of the tobac-
CO manufacturers. went to Washington
yesterday for the purpose of etfecting
some arrangement with the govern
ment, if possible, by which the Revenue
Department will take the certified paper
and thus admit of the depository doing
the same. Only one factory-that of w.
L. Hancock-has decided positively to
stop work until the currency famine Is
relieved. Mr.. Hancock has large stock
on hand and will continue 10 ship as long
as he can get the currency to buy stamps.
Another factory missed shipment yester-
day because it could not purchase stamps.
TIE OUTLOOK.
In financial circles at the close Of bust
ness yesterday afternoon the outlook was
regarded as much improved. One of the
most conservative and far-seeing bank
men in the city said that. all things con-
sldered. the day had been most CON-
Portable one, and that the spirit of the
people of all classes could not be too
highly commended. The impression
grows, as the matter becomes more
generally understood, that the Clearing
House took the wise course. As before
stated. most of the banks will commence
business Monday morning with more cur
rency than they had OF the opening of
business yesterday morning. During yes
terday about $40 900 in bank-nctes and sill
yer came into the city through the South
ern Express Office. Mr.. Welsh. the agent Of
the company here. was disposed to take a
hopeful view of the outlook. lie said
part of the currency he had received came
from the North and q part from the West.
and he knew of other shipments that
would roll in this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-13
ADeiightful Hay-RIde.

the hay-ride given by Mss Walden's pu-
pills. After riding several miles the jolly
attendants were taken to Keppler's farm,
where dancing was INDUCED in until the
early hours of morning. Those present
were Misses Bella Walden, Oracle sharp,
Mary Williams, Maud Cox, Lille Smith,
Dotte Adams, Eva Stanley, Leigh Smith,
Edna Fields. Rosie Salamone, Clara smith,
Sadie Peyronnet, Lille Wise. Annie Fields,
Providence Salamone, Hennie Weymouth,
Mich, Charles Talman, Robert Flippen,
Edwin Undertake, Robert Walden. Louis
jenkins, Moses Falk, Andrew Warren,
George Rust. Joe Adams. Thomas Smith,
Baker, Pyle. Hart. Lipscomb, Richardson,
Loyesay, Bradley, and Walden. Chape-
rons, Mesdames Walden, Smith, Wise, and
Cox
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-13
Deatha and Funerals.

George Calver Clayter died yesterday
afternoon at the residence of his parents.
No. 1919 west Clay street, in the 10th year
of his age. His funeral will take place at
5 O'Clock this afternoon from the Clay
Street Methodist church.
Mr.. Jerry Wald, bright and promising
young man, died at o'clock Yesterday
afternoon. He was a member of Company
Z. Of the First Virginia Regiment, aud
that body - requested 10 attend his fu-
neral from 612 north Twelfth street at 3
O'clock this afternoon.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Elan will
take place from the residence of her son,
w. b. Elan. 1903 Taylor street. corner
Randolph street, this morning at 10
o'clock. The interment will be at Coal
field. Chesterfield county.
The funeral of little Miss Lucy Booker.
who was killed on Friday by being thrown
from buggy on Second street. occurred
from st. Paul's church at $50 O'Clock yes
therday afternoon. The obsequIes were
largely attended, and the flowers were
beautiful. Rev. Mr.. Williams, assistant
minister at St. Paups. conducted the ser
vice. The interment was made In Dolly
wood cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-13
spl eNolp elNANc,sRINc.
Another Telling Statement Of the Will
Hams a Goode Rank ~ Boydton.

The Williams 4 Goode Bank at Boydton,
Va. "a forcible demonstration of what
careful, conservative. bat liberal nisfsge.-
ment OF finances, backed By the deserved
confidence OF Q community. can. accom-
plish. This bank started the 1st OF March,
is9,. and its first statement. made a. the
close of business April 5th, showed: Total
resources, s5s.7ss.02; undivided profits,
So, 1914; deposits subject TO check. s2g,-
Si1.53; time certificates OF deposit. !siI,-
oJ7.23. Its statement at the close OF busi-
ness August lst is now to hand. and is pub
hshcd in another column Of the DKPArcH
this morning. comparison OF figures is
interesting andinstructive. Despite the
hard times the EXHIBIT OF the last state
ment is as follows; Total resources. S92.-
6ls.75; undivided profits, Si,52S; de-
posts subject TO check. Si7 ,5sj.43 time
certificates of deposit, 1928, 1864. This is
record that speaks volumes TO every
fnancier. Truly the bank - an institu-
ton the people Of Boydton and the sur.
rounding country have reason to DO proud
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-13
ENJOYABLE birthday Fete.

The birthday fete given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Gathright at their residence, No. 1920 I
Hiss Alma. was most enjoyable affair.
The evening was pleasantly spent in rect
tatious. music, songs. and games. Supper
was served at $780, and Miss Alma aud Mr..
Harvey McCabe led the march. Those pres
ent ut the entertainment were Misses Annie
Eagle. Lula Tongen. Grace Baker. Annie
Bell. Lettie, Mary, and Martha Pond, Rena
Berry, Susie Tongen, Rosa Baker, Pearl
Myers, Virgie Mosby, Sadie Miller, and
Messrs. Robert O'Berrv, Percy OBerry,
John Murphy. Willie JAWS. Harvey Nc
Ca6e. Willie Craig. Franklin Taylor. Romo
Simms. Stafford Gathrlght. Bayard Gath
right, Tennie Points. and Willie Pace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-13
Certified Checks Refused.

II Is known that on Saturday several
mercantile houses in this city refused to
accept certified checks. As the action of
the banks in refusing 10 pay out currency
TO the amount of over $50 was done III the
interest and benefit of the merchants,
manufacturers. and oil businessmen such
refusal by the merchants comes IN very
bad grace and should be heartily con-
demned by every right-thinklng person.
We. rs businessmen, with full confidence
in all our banks and thorough under
standing of the reasons that brought about
the aforesaid action by the banks. will
gladly accept any and all certified checks
for goods or accounts and thank you for
them. FouRoUREAN, PRICE d Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-13
Another Exciting Runaway.

There came very near being fatal run
away on Leigh street between Twenty-slxth
and Twenty-seyenta yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. William Enos, who resides on Twenty
seventh street. was out driving with his
sister. Miss Sue Enos, when his team
turned into Leigh from Twenty-seventh,
breaking one of the traces. This fright
ened the horse and he dashed of at an i'll.
furiated rate. upsetting the buggy and
throwing Mr.. and MISS Enos to the ground.
The animal broke loose from the vehicle
and continued TO run down Leigh. Miss
Enos, who had been dragged some dis
lance. was taken from the ground
in an unconscious condition. Sue was
carried to the residences OF Mr..
Ellett, whore restoratives were applied
and physicians summoned. DIR. j. w.
Bryant was the first 60 arrive and
after an examination found that her
injuries consisted of broken ar-bone.
an abrasion On tho left shoulder. and
several other painful bruises. Mr. Enos
was hurt over the right knee. II was mi
raenlous that tho young lady was not
killed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-13
A COMPLICATED CASE.
TEACHERS ELECTED IN NeNRlco.
Rev. Dir. Williams Principal of sidney
school-The Case of Jones.

At a meeting of the varna School Board,
held at the county courthouse yesterday,
the following teachers were elected for the
session beginning Monday, October I'd:
White Schools-Iree Hill, Miss NJ. Il.
Coleman, Of Amelia; Osbourne. MISS An
ME GARY Pioneer Miss Ada Davenport
Fort Harrison. Miss Laura Jones Town
Hail, MISS Louise Perdue; Central. Miss
Clara Garter; Cur.s Neck, Miss Maggie
Powers; Glendale, Miss Lily L. Fox. prln-
clpal, aud Sallie Gouldlng, assistant.
Co!ored Schools Chatsworth, Minnie
Sears; ST. james. w. ". Christie; Bethel,
Fannie Robertson; Sydnor's, Mary Roper
Gravel Hill. Lizzie Iancey. Hogan's, w.
A. Elicit.
Tho school Board of the Tuckahoe Dis
trlct also held meeting yesterday and
elected Rev. II. T.. Williams principal of
Sidney School and Mrs. Lou Stanard teach
er for the school IL the upper end OF the
district.
JONES BEGINS TO SEE HIS FOLLY.
The recent excitement at Barton
Heights. which was caused by the arrest
of several prominent citizens who were
charged with invading the premises Of the
negro William Jones and attempting TO ad-
minister punishment TO him for supposed
ehicken-stealing, has greatly subsidized,
and peace reIgns once more in the sunny
little suburb. As was stated IN the DIS.
PATCH or YESTERDAY. all of the accused
were discharged. while the insolent CON-
painant, at the conclusion of the lnvestl-
CATION. was himself arrested for perjury
and several MINOR offences. As he could
not give the $500 required as bail he was
sent TO jail.
Jones was very humble yesterday, and
now seems to realize that he did very
foolish thing IN swearing out the warrants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-13
A store Broken Into.

The store OF ". +. Allen. ON Fifteenth
street between Main and Cary, was broken
into last night. but it is not thought any
thing was stolen therefrom. Officer Wer-
ner. of the First District. learned that
some crooked work was going on and ar
rested Edward Frohman. a white man
about % years of age, on the premises.
Nj. b. Haines was subsequently arrested at
his house. on Main street between Fiji
teenth and Shockoe creek. by Officer But
Ter on the charge OF being implicated IN
the crime. Halnes is 50 Years old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-13
Hanks WIN Pay All Demands.
THERE WAS TOO MUCH SCRIP.
The Soldier Lads, Unable to Get Money.
Abandon Their Encampment.

The encampment of the First Virginia
Regiment, which was TO have taken place
at Ocean View this week, has been aban-
doned. Last night, after nearly every ar
rangement for the trip had been CON-
pleted. and after the musketeers had as
semblet at the ArmOry to march TO the
train. the Committee on Arrangements
decided that 1t was lmpractcable 10 go on
the outing. The officers say this decision
was due TO the large amount of "scrio !"
and checks which poured III from the men
In order to pay the expenses of the trip.
The mem bership OF tho organization IS
largely composed of workingmen, and
hence when the time came to pony III"
currency was wofully scarce. The con-
mittee, which was composed OF Major
kuyk and Captains Gasser, Cunningham,
Mosby. and Anderson, found that they
would have 70 cash the checks or abandon
the encampment, and az they could not do
the former they adopted the suggestion of
Colonel Jones and gave up the trip.
The regiment will of course lose con-
siderable amount OF money by the aban-
donment of the encampment. as they had
already purchased their railroad tickets
and shipped their stores. Moreover. de-
tail of men under Captain Tenant, the
quartermaster. was sent to Ocean View
Yesterday In order to put things In readi-
ness for the visit of the intsntrymen.
On Thursday night the regiment had an
assembly in order to ascertain the number
OF its members who would take the trip.
At that time about 225 men said they
would go. Last night only l25 made their
appearance at the Armory. while many
sent messages that they could not leave
because they were unable to obtain the
cash. One company, which promised TO
send 80 workingmen, only reported of
its members. -Four of these had scrip
with which to pay their expenses. As an
instance of the scarcity of currency
among the musketeers one officer stated
that he had cashed over SO in checks for
members of the regiment who did not
have enough Lioney TO carry them through
the week.
One party. composed for the most part
of Walker Light Guard boys, determined
not to be outdone. and hence they took
the steamer Pocahontas, which left Rich
mond at 10 O'Clock, and went TO Norfolk.
There were about ffty-two musketeers IN
this enterprising crowd.