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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19
FROM NORTH TEXAS TOWNS
NEwsy NOTE FROM ouH own COR
RESPONDENTS.
HiiIsboro TO Have "a Protracted Meet
Ing on "a Large scaie-specimens OF
Lignite believed to be Valuable
Usual bulge, from Other Towns.

Hillsboro. Tex, Aug. ia protract-
ed meeting was begun last night in
tent erected for that purpose under
the auspices OF the Methodist church.
The seating CAPACITY Of the tent is es-
timated to be from 1900 to 1900. The
Rev. NJ. s. Hotchkiss OF this place IS
conducting the services and viii be
assisted during the meeting by the
Revs. /. w. Clark Of Paris, Tex, II.
Bishop of corsicana, and presiding ell
der OF this diotriet, @. s. Wyatt, and
other leading ministers OF this district.
Mr.. George Hardy. an attorney OF
Russenviiie, Ky, has been in the city
the past week looking after the estate
Of his kinsman, the late r. Nj. Hardy
OF Brandon. Tex
Tonight at $3.50 o'clock the Hillsbdro
conservatory Of music will give IFS
first entertainment at the court house.
An elaborate program has been ar
ranged. Recltauons, solos, both IN
strumentai and vocal, with the best
home talent and a number from abroad.
II Will be free entertainment.
Mr. Dave Hunt, citizen of this
place. has d specimen of ignite taken
from a mine IN Rush county. ~ mas
had two tests by an expert, Mr.. Wood
Of RoolSdale, The Ignite contains more
oil than any native Ignite that mas
been tested. A company Is now being
formed composed OF leading citizens OF
Sheffield. Ala, Henderson, Tex, and
other points for the purpose of develop
ing the mine,
In the habeas corpus trial OF Fred
Classcoclt, of which mention was made
in today's Gazette he was remanded
back TO Jail until Tuesday Ast at
which time, n nothing new develops
he VIII be set free.
| The Delegates to the state Demo
4 cratic convention have about all re-
! turned, some with their grips In one
| hand and a piece OF crow in the 9th.
] err, while most Of them were supplied
! beautifully with "buz2ard," and har-
n.uny prevails throughout the town
/ and country.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

Burleson. Tex, Aug. 1s.-Burleson
received her FIRST bale OF cotton to-
day II was raised by c. A. Crowder,
two miles south OF hero. and ginned by
Martin & Collin; bought by Armstrong
Bros. Mt g cents. A premium OF 50
was made up for Mr Clowder.
Lone Oak, Tex. Aug. ts.-Thc FIRST
bale OF cotton was marketed here yes
terday by b. T., Langford; n premium
Of 800 was given him. d. NJ. Smith
bought the cotton, paying &c for II,
Bowie, Tex. Aug, i8--Bowie received
her FIRST bale OF cotton yesterday. II
was raised by ID. Sovereign, purchased
by Double & Co. at 6 cents, and a
premium Of s25 paid.
Tom Bean. Tex, Aug. 1S.-Yesterday
Mr., G. n Troxwcll sold the first bale
OF cotton sold here this season. 1t
was classed mlddllng, and bought by
i, u, Wheeler al ak and half cents.
and received IN addition $40 premium.
Mr. ] H. Brlnltley from near tanner
rol. four miles south OF here, had
one bale on the market Mt the same
time. but did not sell as soon az
Troxwell. but also received E,75 pre-
miun
Wynuewnod, Tex, Aug. Is Tho frst
bale or cotton of the season was sold
here this morning. II was raised near
Gilmore twenty mites west Of this
place by Mr. John S. Boyd. The bale
weighed i03 pounds and brought 9 l-2
ceuts with a handsome premium.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

Perry, o, T., Aug. 17.--This portion
of the country was visited by copious
rains last night, and as the heat dur
ing the past week has been intense.
the rain was a great relief.
The prospect for a good fail trade
here is most excellent. Work will
shortly begin on court house, to cost
between $4,000 and $1,000. 1t will be
built on the square, and will be quite
an improvement to the city, besides
being n great saving In expense to the
county. The $4,000 school bonds have
been sold, and the contract will be
let in the near future. for the buildings
to be completed sometime this fall.
The "P." county institute IS now in
session, and the attendance is reported
good.
A gentleman from Georgia has an
electric light proposition before the
people, and IT is hoped that before
many months pass Perry will be as
well lighted as any city in the terri
tOiN
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

Keller, lex. Aug 1.-THE Dailas
convention is anything but satisfactory
to our people. l have interviewed u
bakers dozen Of our voters as I came
to them, and below give results:
Elder A. d, Bomlnnd-"lf John H.,
Reagan would run as a silver Demo-
rrat he would be oiooted. l will not
support the platform"
II. NJ. Prewett-"IIad an soon vote
Tor Republican as Culberson on the
present platform"
DR. W. l.. Burnett--'T will not vote
FOR It,"
j. w. Davis--FReagan or Tanham
would have suited me better. but VIII
vote for Culberson, on the ground that
mean Democrat IA better than a good
Republican or Popullst"
w. s. Bourland--'I am not that much
OF n Republican"
Glen Wren--''I will never vote an
oth.r Democratic ticket"
r.. T Mccain---'I WIN not vote s."
J. w. Jey-'T will take my medl-
clue"
VIM. Crawford DIT don't suit me at
all They can take Il and 80 with II.
! have nothing TO say
Jack fates--'u am in the fog
George MRttox--"It Is tough"
Or. J., NJ. Reynolds--f am going To
vote the Third Party ticket"
J. a. MeChrty--"I don't want II.
iiels."
There may be one or two votorp here
who approve the platform, but l have
not seen them.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

Bonham, Tex, Aug. lS,--Yesterday
II. j. Bracket, white man, aad Miss
Margaret Labor, blushing Indian
maiden, applied to County Clerk Nc
Kinney for license to we'd. After Sc
curing The proper papers they marched
out ito the hallway of the court house
and Under tho dome OF Fannlns capital
they We're made one by Justice r. c.
Bragg. Mr.. John Labor, uncle OF the
bride. and Miss AIaude Bracket, sister
of the groom served as attendants.
Quite large number of spectators
were in attendance. The bridal party
was from Bennington. /. T.
John Chandler, one of the men
charged with outraging Miss Mellena
Jones of Window some months ago, is
having his examining trial today at
Honey Grove. The people of Honey
Grove say that they can't believe
Chandler guilty.
The Texas and Pacific and the county
are preparing to build bridge over
the dangerous place known as the
Clendenen Cut, three miles east of the
city.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

Denver. Col. Aug. 1s.-colonel John
Atkins, manager OF the Rocky Noun
tain News, died this afternoon OF
gebtritls.
John Atkins was one OF the best
known newspaper men OF the west.
Going 20 Denver in 1870. he worked
at the case on the Rocky Mountain
Herald, In 1873 he was engaged as
foreman OF the Denver Tribune. When
the LeadIlle excitement broke out
m ns77 he associated himaeh with
Cad Davis and James Burnen In pub
fishing the Leadville Evening Chron-
icle. which enterprise give the three
promoters financial start, In 1880
he was engaged by Mr.. Loveland as
general manager OF the Rocky Noun
tain News at Denver, In 1854 he
Joined company and purchased the
News from Mr.. Loveland. At his death
he was half owner Of the paper. his
associate being Thomas NJ. Patterson.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

Waco, Tex, Aug. iS.--George Hunter
Smith, who returned from the state
convention today. and who was a
stauneh supporter Of Hogg two years
asa, said:
II am greatly impressed with my
oh IArvatlons OF the convention and It's
work II was for the most part con-
vocation OF patriotic ana representative
men and delegates from the Granville
both Hog aud Clark factions OF the
party
while not ultogcthcr so, there was
q more or less conspicuous absence
there OF the strictly spails and office
getting element OF the party. II was
new alignment Of the real patriots
OF the party, 80 20 speak
IL think now that harmony In tho
party Tor the most part Is real and sub
stunual. for which Waller Baker de-
serves credit.
Jim llogg is u great man and pa
triot and SO Is Judge Clark"
The Gazette correspondent finds a
universal sentiment prevailing here In
favor of the majority rule which was
adopted at Dallag. anu the general
opinion Is that Il SHOULD. govern all
conventions In the future.
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ANNETA.

Anneta. Tex, Aus, i7.-Frank Atkin-
son. the young man that was Killed
on the Texas and Pacific on last Sum
day morning. was buried here on Mon
day by the Methodist church.
Rev. c. j. Maxwell closed his meet
ing today He had seventeen acces-
sions TO the church
Your correspondent has been MAX
ing inquiries concerning the damage
done the cotton crop by the boil worm,
II. G. Chapman snys that the boil
worm has damaged his crop 20 bales.
W. G.. Vaughn says his crop Is dam
aged one-third or more by the boil
worm. j. NJ. Clark says they have
damaged HIS about oue-half. S. w.
Pierce says that the boil worm and
sharp shooters have got all he had II
It makes anything It viii have to take
n on, Capt Weary says that his cotton
on low, rich land will not make 500
pounds OF seed cotton TO the acre. NJ .
W Price says hts will not make a
half crop. The report is that the boil
worm Is letting up some and II the
dry hot weather continues they will
soon quit but there will be very little
time to take on much
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

Lampasas. TEX, Aug. ls,--The city
council yesterday sold to MIR, George
II, Wright of Dallas the city school
bonds for 100 cents ON the dollar and
the councilman say they Will have the
contract let for the construction OF the
building within thirty days.
MIR. Pain. merchant from san An
tonic, who has been spending few
days for his health In Lampasas died
at the Park hotel last night. His re-
mains win be shipped home today.
Mr.. Jack Reed a farmer living west
OF town on the Colorado, reports seeing
man on horse floating down the
river All efforts to recover the body
proved unsuccessful No information
as to who he was could be obtained
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

Dallas Tex. Aug. ls-1t 10 thought
now that Hon, Dave culberson's nom
nation will be the solution Of the
Fourth district congressional light.
Charley cuiberson having been nom
mated bis fathers candidacy will not
now interfere with the ambition OF his
son.
Delegates from Lamar aud other
counties IN that district say this morn
ing that Dave culbcraon would have
boon candidate for reelection, hut
for tho fear that Il might Interfere
with Charley Cuiberl0n's raca Tor gov
erRor. Now that thif reuHon ~ ne
longer good. and IN Wow of tho fact
that the district is In some danger from
l'opulists. and OLD man Dave being q
whole platform In himself on that
question. II ~ more than probable that
10 viii be cntnred In the contest aud
nominated.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

Dallas Tex. Aug, is-Hon. ]. N.
Henderson Of Bragos county, who was
nominated 20 succeed Hon, y. j, SIM
lslns OF Navarro county as one Of the
Judges OF the criminal court OF mp
peals, was wen taken care OF by his
friends and workers IN the convention.
They we've lighters aud politicians IRON,
"way back and proved too much fnf
tho Slmldna crowd Considerable strong
opposition 20 simlsina cropped out from
nearly every section, and II all cen
tered on Henderson ana resulted ID
his nomination.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

lie Pays Judge ReaEan At Very hish
Compliment.


Waco. Tex, Aug. is.-Hon. George
CLARK addressed n large audience at
the city hail tonight. the occasion be-
ing public meeting and jubilee upon
the platform adopted at the Democratic
state convention and the victory
achieved by or credited to him. HIS
speech was conservative throughout
and plea for harmony and loyalty
OF the ticket and platform. In OPEN
Ing, he warmly eulogized waller $.
Baker late chairman Of the state COM
mittee, and admitted that but for the
assistance and services OF that gentle
man harmony would not have been
possible. a review Of the platform
followed in which It's salient features
were discussed.
on the ninth plank ha said the
Democratic party is always the friend
and champion Of labor. and win pro-
tect the laborcr who wants 70 work
and the man who does not In all their
rights. In this connection, he com
mendod tho presidents course IN the
strike. lie referred to the commits
sion an dead issue, the disputed
points OF It's plenary powers having
been settled IN the cuurts. Discussing
the silver plank. he said II WIS com
plete population OF the i6 to ! ratio
contention.
Concerning the state administration.
he had little to say. embodying II In
the remark; III ] swallowed any CROW
1 did not taste Il, because II was SO
completely covered with Democratic
sugar"
He predicted prosperity and restora-
] ton Of confidence. THESE With good
surfing good legislation. made the out
! look for Texas exceedingly promising
and certain 20 attract attention all
1 0yor the country In closing his speech.
1 which was short, he paid u splendid
/ tribute to Judge Reagan. While he
/ had warm personal regard for him. He
/ liked his honesty, patriotism and cour-
/ age, aud honured him for his mag
nihcent services To Texas and his con-
aistgncy. Near the close OF the war
/ he Ind saved Judge Hoagnn's life near
| Richmond, ana that fact would never
! be forgotten by himself or Reagan, no
matter how hot md fierce the contests
! they engaged In. In the old nge and
retirement OF that great Democrat he
I deserved the universal blessings Of the
Z people OF ToNng The ticket came In
for his hearty iudoremont, and 10
Nulbergon Us "a peerless representa-
tive OF ToXaa Democracy. liberal en-
| lirhtenment, firm and gtntosnHulilfe
may his career be all We could wish
for any Democrat in Texas" A MAORI.
IS of 10000 wns his demand for the
ticket. Speeches were also made by
Hon, l.. c. Alexander and r. H. Kings.
bury.
The following resolution was oftero,
by General +. II. Robertson and wa
adopted:
"Resolved, That we. Democrata o
McLennen county. in mass meetin
assembled, iudurse the platform AM
resolutions ndopted nt the Dallas Dem
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

Aud Knew Just Exactly How Ma
chine Poetry Was Ground out.

chine Poetry was GROUND Out,
The young man and the young wo-
man from half a milo beyond the TIM
Der line came hositatingly into the Office
and the young man inquired II they
couldn't look round n bit ana see how
n newspaper was made or course
permission was granted at once, and u
guide was furnished 10 do the honurs.
They went everywhere. and on the
principle OF saving the best till tho last,
they wound up In the editorial rooms.
About the Grst thing that attracted
their attention in that department was
q smooth-looklng young fellow busily
at work on n typewriter. The young
man left his fair companion In ths
hands OF the guide and sldled over 20
the writer. He had no idea what It
was, but In minute or two he noticed
the written page ms II slowly emerged
from the roller, and he beckoned hasti-
" for the girl 70 come over.
81 say, Maria" he said, MS he caught
hor by the arm aud dragged her closer
''loolS at that, VIII you2'
What Is II she aaked
You've heard tell of the machine
poetry they have In the newspapers,
haven't NOu2"
She nodded
"Wen." he explained; that's what
they make II on You watch the
Young follcr awhile and see how fast
he can turn u out" aud they stood by
the busy writer So long 1hat II almost
iyhve him connlptlon NJ and then
broke him all up by asking him II he
couldn't give them sample TO take
home with them Detroit Free Press
S25 to Washington and return, SIS to
ST. Louis and return via the katy,
August 30 to "a
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

Washburne, Tex, Aug. 1s-This por-
tion of the country has had number
of rains within the last week. Forage
crops are fine and everything looks
prosperous. We had fine rain today.
Capt C. B. Chick left woshburn
yesterday with his stock of merchandise
and some live stock for Richardson.
Tex, where he used to live in former
days.
Mr.. r. L. Chick is now visiting at
Richardson.
Mr.. h, e. Montgomery had a nice
addition built to his house in Wash
burn
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19
rnn srnnlE coMM1ssIoN.
Members of Labor Organizations Tel
Their story.

Their story.
Chicnpo. Aug. lg.-Chairmnn II attn
o,,,,, 80 t,o p,,,,,,,,, ,,.iI,a ,,o,,,,,,i,t,.o
80 u 'ie N'''''" ''''Ns wv
was recalled ny the comm ssi"nerS to-
ddY for = n examination. Sr.
,Ieathcoto "IvIs cuestinnud NJ Icing, h
us 10 Tue CAUSES Oh lHe strlhe anu re-
lated instances OF what ne considered
the company's tyranny. He said that
nne of tho yvort,rnep b,d hoo, vtr,,cl,
- - ~ ''N
IA '"e '"es W "iot'seI anu 'hAt ne at
tempted to prosecute his assailant. He
was told by his foreman to drop the
proceedings or he would he nerse-
o,,.od
se'oN
Mary Abbott Wood. one of the wo-
men strikers, was called and said that
the wages paid by the Pullman com
pany We're insufficient for the bare ne
cessaries of life. II received 81 per day
and paid sl7 per month for one Of
the company's houses"
j. II. Pierson, resident of Pull
man, was questioned as to the rela-
tive price OF rents. He stated that
the Pullman company's houses aver
aged from one-third TO one-half higher
than similar houses IN the surrounding
suburbs. Pierson said that in the resi-
dence district around Pullman rents
had been reduced generally, but no
reduction had been made In the manu-
featuring town. Mrs Mary Clark st1-
perintendent of the charities, said that
during her Investigations she rad al
ways found the strikers ready to arbi-
trate,
r. p, Mcdonald, Chicago and
Great Western engineer said that his
employers sometimes required him to
remain In continuous duty from sixty
to seventy hours without rest and
gave long account of the strike on
| his road.
II am opposed to strikes in gen.
eral," said MIR. Mcdonald, "but when
the federal government will do moth
ing for us and we have no weapon
but the strike we must use II. IF II
were not for strikes the railroad men
half that they are now pe,tins-, 's Az
He told how it was Impossible for
Burlington strike when hs ,vas h,o w
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

LontHiew, Tex, Aug. ls,--A horrible
tale was told by Pamela county clti-
zen, Mr. w, w Wood. He said a
family of negroes named Thompson,
living near chaney's mill, Twenty-Five
miles from here, left their children.
aged respectively .. and ) years. in
their log cabin whiIe the parents went
haif q mile away to attend church.
After about one hour light was no.
ticed In the direction Of the cabin.
and upon the narants and friends re-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

Cause, Tex, Aug, 7-Cotton pick
ers are greatly In demand,
Mr.. Figey's gin Is kept busy.
The International and Great North
ern railway company Is putting new
cover ON their cotton platform here.
Had some light showers recently,
but not sufficient for fall garden. po-
tatacs etc,
Boil worms have made but slight
impression 80 far. Cotton Is opening
somewhat In advance OF the last year S
crop. and promises to be much heavier.
Mr. James Sturdeyant is quite sick
with slow fever.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

waco. lex, Aug. is.--A. Edward
Sloan OF London England. one OF the
largest English holders Of American
lands, Is In the city. a guest at the
Hotel Royal. He had made a PROPOSE
ton 10 tic hoard ot directors OF the
Cotton Palace. which they have under
consideration, 70 advertise TO ~ world
snd sat firth The attractions OF the
Palace Az over the United States
MIR. Sloan Is delighted With Waco, in
fact with MI Texas, and says hc will
uPe his Influence 10 draw captHl 20
this state. He says the Cotton Palace
viii be the grRndest enterprise ever set
ON foot for Texas,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

Naeona, Tex Aug. IA hanging
lamp fell In j. j Berrys clothing
store last night, causing quite an ex-
citement for few moments. The fame
was quietly extingulshed.
Work ON the new Methodist church
is being rapidly pushed
A large Yield Of cotton Is expected in
this section, and merchants are an
ticipating good fan trade
Robert Shoegog, editor and proprle-
tor OF the Nacona Leader, Is visiting at
Davis, L. II,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

penison, Tex, Aug ls.--Cal. Thomas
Fleming Of the coalgate. l. T.. mines
in conversation with Gazette CORE
spondent stated that the price Of coal
had been reduced instead of raised, as
reported, Little doing at the mines.
T. V. Munson, nurseryman OF this
city, Is IN Bee county, looking after the
grape crop with view of snppIsing
the French trade with the Wits Ber-
lsindierl, species Of grape which can
resist insects deadly to grapes.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

Denton, Tex. Aug. is.-Mrs. II. s.
stimson died at her home in Bolivar
yesterday Mrs, stimscn was 50 years
old, and had been an invalid three
years. During the major portion Of
her sickness she was in the hands
OF the christian Science" people, and
only n short time previous TO her
demlse was a physician called In
Rev. Reuben Boner, IA Methodist min
lister, died at his home near Pilot
Point this week
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

Denton, Tex, Aug, 1S.--Most OF the
delegates to the state convention from
this county have returned home. Gov
ernor Hogg was expected TO arrive
today with his brother-ln-law, Hon.
ii. c. Ferguson. but failed TO arrive
on account Of III health. His coming
was looked forward to with great
interest as the governor has warm
friends and admirers here. Some as
appointment is occasioned, however py
his falling to include this place IN his
list OF appointments for a speech, but
hopes are entertained Of persuading
him to speak here anyway
Ex-Mayor o. p. Poe upon the re-
celpt of the intelligence Of the IN
dorsement OF the president by the con-
Vention Immediately telegraphed Hon.
j w. Bailey as follows:
-. w Bailey, Washington"
Have you heard the roar of the
Texas Democracy? Hurrah for Give
land. o. p. ROE
The citizens Of Sanger have ngltated
the matter OF having an arteslan well
dug at that town, and have cluhbcd TO-
gether to raise tho necessary funds
Commissioners court adjourned TO-
day.
Late yesterday afternoon the heat
was intense at 9s degrees
News of the robblng at Gainesville
Of Mr.. G. W. Baker, q Denton county
citizen, has been received Nearly $500
was the amount reported.
Miss Nellie Grant. the city candidate
in the News tuition contest, Is pre-
emnentiy In the lead this week with
hundreds of votes reserved for mex
Miss Tlsdale, the Bartonville candidate
Is second and has warm and earnest
supporters and many votes reserved.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

pairing to the spot found the house AMI
everything burned down and the three
children all locked in deaths embrace
burned, Their hearts fell out and their
brains were baked to the ground fl or
Adolphus Moebus. a foreign brick
Tyler avenue car at . y. m. last n ght
and 1t is thought is fatally hurt.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

Claude. Tex, Aug. 1S--R. j. Jones
& Co sold their stock of dry goods
and groceries on yesterday TO w. Il.
Jones, who Will enlarge the stock and
do business at the same stand.
1t is raining nearly every day and
stock is fat, grass is fine and stockmen
are happy
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-19

here vet. but they wish they weren't.
They wish they were at home ana
here Is where the trouble comes m
They have spent all their money treat
ing friends and running with the boys
during the convention. and now they
are hunting UP friends and unSies
to get the wherewlthal 10 get bAck 10
their homes and to business.