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The record-union., 1893-06-23
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PERRY Kas.), June 22.-An awful cy-
clone, that left trail of ruin and death
IN its wake, swept through Williamstown
and the adjacent country to-day. The
path of the tornado was mile wide and
many miles in length.
The darkness of midnight prevailed at
the time, and to this was partly due
number of deaths. as people were unable
to escape flying debris or to extricate
themselves from the wrecked buildings.
A heavy downpour of rain accompanied
the storm.
When the cyclone had passed searching
parties were at once organized to rescue
the wounded and recover the bodies of
the victims. So far ten bodies have been
found, and it is reported that the list will
certainly be sweIled to fifteen. All of the
dead were frightfully mangled, some of
them being torn in a terrible manner.
The dead are: Emery Evans, Mrs John
Hutchinson, Samuel, Clara, Sadie,
Walter, Eva and William Kincaide and
Samuel Stewart.
The fatally hurt are: James Baker,
William Geopfert and wife. A number
OF others were seriously hurt.
Complete details are not at hand but it
Is probable that at least twenty were
killed.
Thirty houses were blown down.
The old stone house on the bluffs of
the Kaw River, formerly occupied by
John Brown, the noted abolitionist, was
destroyed in this storm.
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SUFFERING FROM DROUGHT.
Water Badly Needed Throughout Ger
many and Holland.

Water Badly Needed Throuahout Ger
many and Holland.
BERLIN, June &.-At a meeting Of
Wurtemburg peasants petition to the
King was framed asking him to conyoke
the Landtag and ask for grant for the
purchase of fodder abroad and its distri-
button among the peasants on credit In
Hesse the Landtag has been summoned
to meet for similar purpose. Along the
Rhine and in Hesse-Nassau the greatest
scarcity prevails.
The price of hay has risen IS Sd and in
some places los per cwt. From Strasburg
it is reported that meat is selling at such
prices that the peasant farmers have been
forced to slaughter their cattle. 1t is
feared the result will be a meat famine in
1894. In many cases cattle have been
starved to death.
SCARCITY OF DRINKING WATER.
The HAGUE, June 22.-The drought
continues throughout Holland. The nu-
nicipal authorities have been instructed
to take steps to provide drinking water.
which in some villages costs a penny a
pail. The dearth OF water is greatest in
the northern districts, where the fodder
famine has caused the sale of live stock at
any price.
In spite of the drought, however, the
winter crops of wheat and rye are satis-
factory, especially in Limburg. The
grain crops are fairly good in the north
ern provinces. Oats are very backward,
OF potatoes there will be a small crop of
good quality. Even with copious rain
fall now the hay crop will prove deficient.
BETTER CONDITIONS IN HUNGARY.
BUDA-PEsTH, June 22.-Recent rains
have improved the Hungarian wheat
crop so to rs per cent. Rye has fully re-
covered. The beet-root and potatoes are
in excellent condition. The meadows are
improving so rapidly as to remove all
anxiety on the part of farmers.
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WORLDS FAIR.
Officials Convinced That 1t VIII Be a
Success Financially.

Officials Convinced That 1t VIII Be a
Success Financially.
CHICAGO, June 22.-The weather to-day
was bright and cool, and the fact had an
appreciable effect on the attendance at the
Worlds Fair, for crowds poured in from
the time the gates were opened.
The constantly increasing attendance is
beginning to convince the officials that
the fair will not only be a success artis-
tically, but financially. The attendance
from the outside is especially increasing
rapidly.
The Mexican women's exhibit in the
woman's building, gathered under the
supervision of the wife of President
Diaz, was opened to-day.
1t is estimated tonight that the attend
ance for to-day will go above 10000.
The total for yesterday was l32,36S. Two
excursion trains over the Pennsylvania
system from points in Indiana brought
in large number of visitors to-day.
One of the features to-day was the en-
thusiastic reception rendered at the Ohio
building by citizens of the Buckeye State
to their popular Governor, Major McKin-
lev
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FISTIC BATTLES.
RATTLISG BOUTS BEFORE THE
CONEY ISLAND CLUB.
Leonard Whips Reynolds-Ernst Puts
Vernon TO Sleep, and Butler
Knocks DAILY Out.
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opeClttl u Iit MON.
CoNEY ISLAND, June 22.-The crack
bouts scheduled to take place before the
Coney Island Athletic Club tonight
proved drawing card. Every one of the
six men were considered so well equal
lied that it was difficult 70 pick the win
ner, and betting on each event was pretty
near even. Mike Leonard was favorite
over George Reynolds. Billy Ernst had
large number of admirers, but Billy
Vernon was a slight favorite in the bet
ting. Jim DAILY, former sparring partner
of Jim Corbett, had large following, but
Joe Buffers, the colored man, powers
were not overlooked. There was a repre-
sentative sporting audience of 5000 pres
ent.
LEONARD AND REYNOLDS.
When the proceedings were begun
George Reynolds and Mike Leonard
opened the evenings entertainment,
fighting at 100 pounds. Both displayed
considerable science, and were gluttons
for punishment, which was freely adj
minstered. Leonard was stronger in the
ninth, and after opening up big cash in
Reynolds cheek pounded him about the
IlllH ulLll ut ldl ulll Ouls
VERNON AND ERNST.
Billy Vernon, the Haverstraw brick
maker, and Billy Ernst next came upon
the stage. The men opened cautiously,
and four rounds were fought with both
men smiling, and the fight was any
body's. The fifth round witnessed lively
exchanges, with the honors still easy.
In the sixth Vernon kept jabbing away
at his opponent till he had him running
around like mad bull.
In the seventh Ernst started in to rush
matters, and fought Vernon into his
corner.
In the eighth and last round Ernst went
at his man in determined manner. He
showered right-handers upon Vernon
until he knocked him out, and he had to
be carried from the ring.
DAILY AND BUTLER.
The final bout of the evening was be-
tween Jim DAILY of Buffalo and Joe Butler
of Philadelphia. 1t started at 1920. 1t
was TO be twenty rounds or more, for
s., 500.
Round one-Daly feinted several times,
and followed up with smash In the
Delly anu Iauueu leIL DAnQ on Inc coll
ored mans jaw.
Second-Daly caught the 'coon" three
or four times without a return. Then
they smiled, with the honors even.
The third was terrific round, in which
Daily was knocked down repeatedly. He
fought back, although SO weak he could
scarcely stand.
Fourth-Daly made some vicious
swings and landed several times on But
ler's wind, and had the colored man al
most as weak as himself at the call of
time.
Fifth-The colored man forced DAILY to
his corner, where he slipped and fell.
Butler followed up his advantage, and
punched the man all over the ring.
Sixth-Daly swung his right on But
ler's head with good effect, but he was
too weak, and Butler rushed him. and.
landing his right on the jaw, sent him to
the floor. Daily was knocked down seven
times more in rapid succession before he
was put out, each time growing weaker
and weaker. The time of the last round
was two minutes and ten seconds.
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Committed for ExtraditiOn by the
Victoria Court.
A CHARGE OF CRIMINAL ASSAULT
FILED AGAINST HIM
Man and Woman Burned to Death
in a Lodging-House Fire at Pres
colt, Arizona-A Young Lady of
Milton Attempts Suicide by Cutting
Her Throat From Ear to Ear With
a Razor.
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VICTORIA (B. c., June 22.-The extra
dition proceedings in the case of Rev. A.
r. Reams, pastor of the Methodist
Church South of Merced, Cal. who ran
away from that place several weeks ago
with Lucy Rucker, daughter of one of the
deacons of the church, closed to-day, and
the court ordered that Reams be commit
ted for eXtradition. He will have fifteen
days in which he can commence habeas
corpus proceedings, and at the end of
that time he will be handed over to the
United States authorities.
The father of the girl testified to-day
that she was under 16 years of age, hav-
ing been born in September, 1877. The
girl corroborated this statement, and ex-
planned her former declarations by say
ing that Reams had induced her to make
false statement in regard to her age.
AS soon as the extradition proceedings
were concluded to-day, Prosecuting
Counsel Crease filed charge of criminal
assault against Reams. Upon this charge
the prisoner is undefended by counsel.
The father of the girl swore that on
February Goth last Reams invited Lucy to
the parsonage in Merced to read some
manuscript which was to be published in
the Epworth League periodical. Rucker
took his daughter to the parsonage in
buggy, left her there and brought her
home again at o'clock the same after
noon. Lucy appeared to be greatly de-
pressed that night, and afterwards she be-
came ill. She was put to bed and re-
manned there about week. A physician
treated her for nervousness. Reams
called at the Rucker house that night and
appeared anxious about her condition.
He afterward sent her oranges and candy.
Lucy's statements that Reams told her
subsequently that they were both dis
graced and could not remain in Merced.
1t is said that the CIR is in delicate con-
dition. She seems to be very bitter
against Reams.
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LARGE MONEY SHIPMENTS.

A Simple Method of Transfer From
New York to San Francisco.
WASHINGTON, June %. - Extensive
shipments of money by telegraph from
New York to San Francisco were made
to-day by direction of United States
Treasurer Morgan. The bank failures
yesterday on the Pacific Coast have evil
IDENTIFY spurred the banks to increase the
supply of ready money to meet any
emergency that may arise.
This money was transferred in a simple
manner. The bank in San Francisco tel
egraphs its New York correspondent to
place in the Sub-Treasury at New York
given sum of money to its credit to be
sent to the San Francisco bank. The
SubTreasurer at New York telegraphs
to the Sub-Treasurer at San Francisco to
credit the bank with the given amount Of
money. The San Francisco bank thus
saves express charges and the Govern
ment, which reserves gold for the money
it transfers by telegraph, builds up its
gold. 1t is mutual arrangement by
which both the banks and the Govern
ment are benefited.
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THE COWBOY RACE.
Horses in Good Condition When They
Arrived at Fort Dodge.

Horses in Good Condition When They
Arrived at Fort Dodge.
Fort Dodge Ia.), June 22.-Rattle-
snake Pete, John Berry and ]. NJ.
Stephens, leaders in the cowboy race,
registered here this morning in the order
named. The horses are pronounced by
the officers of the Human Society to be
in good condition. Joe Gillespie arrived
and registered at 1927. His horses are in
fair condition, but he is little the worse
for wear.
John Berry made start from here at
noon. Taking advantage of the tired con-
dition of Rattlesnake Pete's horse, he
changed mounts. He is now in the lead
Joe Gillespie and Stephens left at 2:25
George Jones registered at O'Clock and
Joe Campbell at 7:20. Their horses are in
fair condition. The other three cowboys,
including Doc Middleton, are between
here and Galva and are expected in the
morning. Berry, Stephens and Gillespie
expect to make Williams for the night.
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HEATH MURDER TRIAL.
A Witness Makes Bad Impression on
Cross

A Witness Makes a Bad Impression on
Cross
FRESNO, June 22.-In the Heath trial
to-day Thomas Seward, barkeeper, tes-
titled that Heath, Policy and another
man came into his saloon about II o'clock
on the night of the murder. Heath had
roll in his hand, and said it was two
bottles of beer. They took a drink
and went out. Witness then drove
out across the country with some
men, and coming back saw Heath
and another man run out of the
alley near McWhirter's house, and
asked one of his companions what could
Heath be doing there at that time of the
night. Heath. Policy and the unknown
man came to the saloon soon after their
return and took drink. On cross-exam-
ination witness made bad impression.
When questioned closely as to statements
made by him he said he did not remem-
Der,
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ANOTHER CUT IN RATES,
The Northern Pacific Meets the Great
Northern In 1t.

The Northern Pacific Meets the Great
Northern In 1t.
CHICAGO, June 22.-The Great Northern
to-day made another cut in transconti-
mental rates, as follows: From st. Paul,
Minneapolis and Duluth to Spokane.
Seattle, Tacoma, Vancouver and North
Pacific Coast points. S25 first-class and
SIS second-class, to be effective on June
25th, and will apply in both directions.
The Northern Pacific lost no time in
meeting the rates and will put them in
effect on the same date. The Great North
ern also decided to place on sale, com
mencing on July 1st. 3,0OO-mi ticket
good for year, for SIS. The tickets will
be good over the entire system, the Sioux
City and Northern and over the Canadian
Pacific between Neche and Winnipeg.
The Western Passenger Association,
which was greatly disturbed by the ac-
ton of the Great Northern, will meet on
June 9th, to take suitable action.
The opinion among general passenger
agents is that the Union Pacific will not
enter the fight, preferring rather to
abandon their Montana business.
CoLoRADo-UTAH RATES REDUCED.
DENVER, June 22.-To-day's session of
the Colorado-Utah Railroad Commission
was taken up with the discussion of rules
as applicable to lines doing business be-
tween Colorado and Utah, and, with only
few minor changes, they adopted the
same as those governing the trans Mis-
souri, Association. Immediately follow
ing the revision of the rules, the election
of Secretary was taken up, and P. j.
Flynn was unanimously chosen to fill
the position.
In the matter of rates, reduction was
made between Colorado common points
and Utah common points. At present
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THE STRIKING MINERS.
The Leaders Intend to Shut Up All IL
TipaS EoGt nF fI,a RaoIxIoe

The Leaders Intend to Shut Up All the
Mines East of the Rockies.
PITTsBURG, June 22.-The conference
between the committee of employers and
striking miners was fruitless. No agree
ment could be reached, neither side being
willing to make concessions. 1t is now
the policy of the strikers managers to
shut down every mine in Kansas, Mis-
souri,, Indian Territory, Arkansas and
Colorado. They will carry on the strike
in the same peaceful manner that they
have pursued heretofore. The leaders,
however, are fearful lest the employers
import negro labor. In that event they
say they cannot be responsible for the re-
suit,
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cisco, Spider Kelly and Morris Rosen-
born were arrested this morning on
charge of the larceny of the ticket box.
The contents of the box consisted of
50 and 700 tickets, representing 81 each.
Bail was fixed at 81 200 each. While the
complaint alleges that the tickets were
the property of Harry Jones, the man
ayers of the Pastime Club are under the
Impression that they belong to them.
The money received for the tickets is in
the hands of Jack Dempsey.
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Charges Against a Naval omeer.

VALLEJO, June 22.-Formal charges
against Paymaster John @. Sullivan, U.
S. A., of Irregularities in official conduct
are in course of preparation at the Navy
Department, and there is no doubt that
the officer will shortly be brought before
a General Court-martial. 1t was stated
sometime ago that Paymaster Sullivan
was placed under suspension in conse-
quence of Pay Inspector Lyons report.
1t appears now that this action took place
before the report Of Pay Inspector Lyon
was made.
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year 1893 and prior years, s14,144,s ,ss4.
Total, S16o. $50, 234. Expended for pen
sions for the eleven months which ended
May 3lst, Sl47, ,946, 1867; for June, up to to-
day, $40, ,9S0,OOO; estimate for the next
eight days of June, Sl,OO0,000. Total,
Sl59, 1876, 1866. This will leave surplus of
about Sl,500,OO0, which will be turned
into the treasury,
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CALIFORNIA FRUITS.
Prices Realized at Yesterdays Sal
In the East

Prices Realized at Yesterdays Sales
In the East.
CHICAGO, June 22.-The Earl Fruit
Company sold California fruit to-day at
auction. realizing the following prices:
Cherries-Tartarian, 81 O5; Bigereau, 81
TO 81 10; Royal Anne. 81 Is; Royal apri-
cots, 81 30@1 so; Moorpark, 81 50; peach.
81 20. Alexander peaches, 81 10; pears in
poor condition, 81 10.
CHICAGO, June 22.-The Porter Broth
ers Company sold to-day, for account of
California Fruit Union shippers, at auc-
t1on, three cars California fruit at follow
ing prices: Royal apricots, 81 10 to 81 rs
per crate; Alexander peaches, 81 25 to
81 65 per box; Cherry plums, 81 4b per
crate; Black Tartarian cherries, SOC to 81;
Royal Anne cherries, 81 10; Governor
Wood cherries, 25c to 4Oc. Cherries ar
riving bad condition. The three cars
sold gross for 81, $40.
AT NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, June 22.-The Porter
Brothers Company sold to-day at auction.
for account of California Fruit Union
shippers, three carloads California fruit
at following prices: Apricots, SOC to So 50
per crate average, 81 ~; Alexander
peaches, S2 05 to 50 20 per box; Briggs
May peaches, 9Oc; Black Tartarian cher
ries, 25c to 81 60; Pontiacs, zoe to 75c;
Bigereau cherries. Toe to 81 80; Governor
Wood, zoe to 3Oc. Cherries arriving
mostly in very bad order. The three cars
sold gross for s., ,236.
AT ROSToN
Boston. June 22.-The Earl Fruit Com
pany sold California fruit at auction to-
day for the following prices: Royal
apricots, s. to 81 10; Seeding apricots,
81 so; Royal Anne cherries, 81 so.
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CONFESSED HER GUILT.
Ida Maud Nicholas Says She Commit
ted Perjury.

Ida MAUD NlcnOlaS says size Commit
ted Perjury.
STOCKTON, June 22.-Ida Maud Nicho-
las, the bogus widow who contested the
will of Joseph Mckinney, well-to-do
colored farmer of Banta, and was arrested
on a charge of perjury, created sensa-
ton to-day by coniessing the crime. She
swore that she was approached by A. ].
Ross, once police officer, with a propo-
sition to personate McKinney's widow.
For that crime he has been held for
subordination of perjury, and is now in
iail. Continuing, she said she was sick
and almost destitute, and some days had
not enough to eat. Finally she agreed to
follow his directions and learned from
him what she had sworn to in the contest
under promise of one-third of the estate,
which is valued at $4,000.
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ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
4 Young Lady Cuts Her Throat From
Ear to Ear.

Z L
Ear to Ear.
MILTON, June 2.--Y esterday Alameda
Morrill,, daughter of Chandler Morrill, of
this place, made an attempt to commit
suicide. She went into her bedroom, sat
down on the bed and cut her throat from
ear to ear with razor, partially severing
the jugular vein. She coolly held mir
ror in one hand and did the cutting with
the other. When found she still had the
mirror and razor in her hands. No cause
can be given for the act, unless it is the
death of her mother two years ago, which
affected her very much. Four hours after
the cutting she wrote the following; ITO
all: Don't anyone worry, for am salts
fed. All 1 feel bad about is for you ALL"
She cannot recover.
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NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH.
A San Franciscan and a Party of Ladies'
Meet With an Accident.

A San Franciscan and Party of Ladies
Meet With an Accident.
SAN RAFAEL, June 22.-At a late hour
last evening William Babcock, a San
Francisco capitalist who resides in the
eastern suburbs OF San Rafael, and sew
eral lady friends, while on their way to
the Country Clubs grounds, near Olema,
met with an accident this side of Camp
Taylor, in which, had it not been for the
cool head of the driver, they would have
undoubtedly been all killed.
While nearing Camp Taylor they came
suddenly upon loaded wood wagon in
the bend Of the road and on the verge of
precipice some hundred feet high. The
horses Immediately took fright and broke
loose from the vehicle, throwing the oc-
cupants out. The horses dashed wildly
away and ran into a picket-fence, where
one was killed. Mr.. Babcock valued the
dead animal at $500.
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FATAL FLAMES.
Man and Woman Burned to Death at
Prescott, Arizona.


Prescott, Arizona.
PRESCOTT, June pa serious fire oc-
Cured this morning at o'clock, result
ing in the death of James w. Hit and a
young woman known as Viola Brooks.
J. H. Bishop, a wealthy sheepman, and a
woman named Josie Morton received
serious injuries. All four occupied rooms
upstairs in the house where the fire
occurred. The fire originated in hall
under the stairway, shutting off all egress
by this means. Bishop and the Morton
woman jumped from the second story
window and escaped with severe injuries.
Hit had been drinking heavily during
the night. After the fire was extinguished
his body was found near the window, as
though he had attempted to escape. The
Brooks woman was also found near the
window,
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EPIDEMIC OF SUICIDES.
Seven Cases Reported at Buda-Pesth
in One Day.

in One Day.
VIENNA, June 22.-An epidemic Of sui
cides has broken out in Buda-Pesth and
other Hungarian towns. Seven cases of
suicides were reported at Buda-P Pesth
yesterday. Cases of insanity are increas-
ing and the lunatic asylums are full.
This is attributed to the drinking of poi
sonous concoctions substituted for wine.
which has become scarce through the raw
ages OF the phylloxera.
Ignatz Abeles, Jewish recruit, COM
mitted suicide at Vienna yesterday, on
account of the ill-treatment to which he
was subjected by petty oficers. The
authorities have ordered an inquiry into
the affair,
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A NATIONAL BOARD OF HEALTH.
One Proposed With Wide Powerr of
an Independent Character.

an IHUDpenueht ChnraCter.
WASHINGTON, June 22.-One Of the
first matters of importance that will be
presented to the next Congress will be
bill already framed providing for the
establishment of a National Board Of
Health, with headquarters in this city.
The board, as devised by its projectors, is
to cooperate with State and municipal
authorities in the matter of sanitary inn
provement. The boldest feature of the
proposition, and one likely to result in
serious controversy, is that which be-
slows upon the board legislative, judicial
and executive powers Of an independent
character,
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The Monterey Accepted.

WASHINGTON, June 22.-The coast de-
fense ship Monterey has been finally ac-
cepted and the Navy Department will as
sumo control of her Immediately, paying
over to the contractors all of the reserve
fund that has been held up as guarantee
of the completion of the vessel.
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Spread of Cholera.

MECCA, June 22.-Eight hundred and
thirty cholera deaths have occurred here
from June 10th to 20th.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 22.-The cholera
is rapidly decreasing throughout Russia.
There are few new cases.
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ON THE DIAMOND.
The Oaklands and Friscos Win Yester
days Games.

The OakIands and Friscos Win Yester-
days Games.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 22.-The Oakland
team defeated the Stocktons this after
noon by score of II to 9. Tanning
pitched four innings for Stockton, and
was batted out of the box, Klopf taking
his place. 1t was Oakland's batting day,
and they continued to pile up hits against
the new pitcher. The defeated team
played poor fielding game.
AT Los ANGELES.
Los ANGELES, June 22.-The San
Franciscos won to-day's game from Los
Angeles by a score of s to I. The game
was one-sided until the ninth inning,
when Balsz's arm gave out, and the An
gels scored five runs. Kemerer, an anna
teur from San Diego, pitched for the An
gels, and created favorable impression.