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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20
NO THOUGHT OF SURRENDER.
The ships of 10th Nations We're Tcrribly
Damaged.

The ships of both Nations Were Terribly
Damaged.
LONDON. Sept. 0.-Dispatches received
here from Shanghai confirm the report of
severe battle fought on the Yalu river
between the fleets of China and japan.
These dispatches also agree in saying that
the Chinese ships were escorting troops
bound for Corea. The battle was fought
in the bay at the mouth Of the Yalu river.
The Chinese troops were the second army
corps, composed entirely of Huanese.
According To the Chinese version there
was 10 thought OF surrender on either
side.
The ships of both natous, it is admit
ted. were terribly damaged. The Japan
ese had the advantage os the weather
berth and so mnnouvered that both the
Chinese war boats aud transports had to
light It out. The Chen Yuen, these dis
patches say, after firing her guns to the
List WAS sunk by torpedoes, and n smaller
Chinese vessel, which was unarmed. was
blown up. The steel cruiser Chao Yung,
! l. udded, was so damaged that she had
u b. beached to escape capture. The
cruiser Yang Hei was also driven ashore
and has become hopeless wreck. The
Chinese claim that three japanese war
given in these dispatches. The news of
tue naval battle hns created intense ex-
ci;emcut and it is believed that If the
Cnin, 80 admit this much, the actual facts
must b. very serious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20
both sides Claim the Victory.

LoSDON, sept. .0.-The reported battle
between the Chinese aud Japanese fleets
go the mouth of the Yalu river seems to
b. correct. At least one Chinese vessel
ana ihrcc Japancse warships were
Destroyed. Both sides claim n victory.
lhe Japanese nrc supposed to have
aceoWp!ished their object in preventing
t'r IulIng of Chinese troops in Corea
which were To- reinforce the Chinese army
OPERATING against the Jopancse. On the
o'h"r hand, the Chinese point to the
destruction of the three Japanese warships
anu claim to have defeated tho Japanese
feet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20

MINNEAPoILs, Sept. 20.-Mrs. Anderson
of 3l5 Avenue North, states that Mrs.
Haley and family of six children, accom-
panied by NJ. Collins and MIR. Ruby, all
of whom started from Minneapolis for
Canada three weeks ago, We're lost in the
forest fires. They left in IA farmers wagor.
It. i, just possible for them to have reached
the vicinity Of Hinckley in the time which
intervened between their departure from
Minneapolis and the fatal Saturday fire.
No word ha3 been received from the party
since the departure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20

CHICAGO, Sept. .2O-Jonn Foley, 81
years old. OF Twent y-ninth and Butler
streets. met death in n terrible manner
while mt work i'll the planning mill of the
Hines LumUer company ut Robey street
and Blue Island avenue. He was engag ged
in adjusting belt about pulley, when
his clothing caught in the swiftly moving
wheel and he was whirled rapidly around
several times. Before the machinery
could he stopped both his legs had been
torn off below the knee and his head had
been crushed in n frightful manner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20
SEIZED A RAILWAY TRAIN.
Cond uctor TeieSrnphed for Instructions
and Got Them


COLUMBUS, o.. Sept. % Armed with a
writ of attachment a constable of Mount
Sterling, n town few miles southeast of
here, stopped a Baltimore and Ohio train
aud chained one of the drivewheels to the
track. The constable was determined
that the train should not escape his legal
process, and all the entreaties of the
trainmen to be released were without
avail. The conductor finally teleSrnphed
the company's headquarters and. after
three hours delay. received the message:
IF the chain Is not too strong 60 ahead"
The engineer pulled open the throttle, the
big drivewheels revolved, and away we mt
the train with the constable chasing after
it. The trouble was n suit against the
Baltimore and Ohio company to secure
the payment of 500 claimed for the
accidental killing OF two horses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20

Wien avid went fourth to comba: with the
giant. Goliath, he was little aware that in future
day and generation hi, exploit would furnish an
Illustration OF the m erits Of DIR. Pierces Pleasant
Pellets. Blu giant disorders will often s1ccum5
to these little Pei cts" which cen and do re-
move the source of disease. Constipation, an
inactive liver and impaired digestion will grow
into serious malades If Lot conquered in their
earlier stge= The Pellets" will cure disor-
dered liver, tick headache, dyspepsia, pl,s, con
stipat on aud it's accompanying ills
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20
Valuable. Pearls in the Oi,iO.

NEW RICHMOND, o., Sept 20.-The ex-
tremely low water in the Ohio has exposed
several acres of e avel in the river. The
whole area is alive with mussel shells.
1t was found these shelltish were particu-
larly rich in pearls and 100 persons are
working the pearl mines. Many beausi-
full gems have been found. The Walz
brothers have been the luckiest, and they
have secured fully 81 900 worth of pearls.
One is beautiful, large, pigeon-egg
shaped stone of rare beauty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20
HUSTLER IN CRIME.
No Grass Grows Under tho Feet OF II. II.
Wilson.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Sept. COB. II. Wilson
obtained goods by false pretense at Smith
land and came to Sioux City to evade ar
rest. He worked in a livery barn here and
finally stole n team and started to the
country to get his wife. The Smithland
officers got wind of him and arrested
him. He induced Rodney Rice to sign
his bond by representing that he owned
fifty acres Of corn, and gave Rice a bill of
sale of it to indemnify him.
Rice found next day that Wilson had
lied about the corn, but in the night
Wilson stole the team back and came to
Sioux City. Here he went to the auditor 5
office. told the auditor he was nephew of
Justice Budd, before whom he was ar
raigned, and that his uncle had sent him
to get warrant for his fees in state
cases. He got the warrant for Slll, in
cludlng fees in his own case, had it cashed
and has not been heard of since,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20
STORY OF THE JYNCHING.
How the Alleged Barn Burners Wer
Slaughtered in Tsnnessee.

How the Alleged Barn TURNER'S Were
Slaughtered in Tsnnessee.
MEMPHIS. Sept. 20-Robert McCarver.
son of Sheriff j. A. McCarver, told the
story of the lynching of the six alleged
incendiaries near Millington, Tenn, on
the witness stand during the habeas
corpus proceedings of Mike Strickfadden.
one of the accused. McCarver testified
that he was asked to join the mob by Ed
ward Smith, who unfolded the plot to
him, stating that Detective w. S. Rich
ardson had been employed to arrest the
negroes, put them in a wagon and take
them into a swamp, where the mob would
be in waiting. Smith also gave McCarver
the names of the men composing the
mob, and tried to pursuade young Nc
Carver to Join them but he refused.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20
Desperate Break for Liberty.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 20.-A special to The
Republic from Abba, Ia, says Sheriff
Lam bertson was attacked by three pris-
ouers in the county Jail while feeding
them. They knocked him down and ran
out OF the doors, but Lambertson fired
five shots, three of which took effect.
Deputy Saerif Lam bbertson, "a son of the
sheriff, was suot i'll the breast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20
Played mn Old Gamc ON Him.

SALEM, o., Sept. 2O.--A green goods"
Onneo steerer. under the guise of de-
'ective, has been making a canvass of this
neishborhood. At Hanoverton. small
village south of this city, he Aeeced a
tather named George Sullner out of $40
ny telling him that two $50 bills which he
n"u Ia his possession were counterfeit,
anu that he would take them and return
MN good money for them as soon as he
could report to the government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20
Have You Money
To Invest?
If so, read this:
7PerCent Loans.

The following is a partial
list of completed gilt-edged
first mortgage loans on hand,
which we offer for sale, SUBJ
ject to previous selections,
for their face q, : "ccrued
interest. These Io.Is have
been carefully selected by
us. and are first-class in
every respect. They are all
z PER CENT net to the inves-
tor. We have many other
loans to offer, if these are
not in amounts TO suit the
investor:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20

rarks Tea clears the complexion.
u,s' % ~. Meyctte, Of lie Eoy. N. Y.
says: 81 have used Parks Tea and
una u the best remedy / have ever
'ried. Sold by Hartz & Ullemeyer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20

The city council Of Rockford, Ills, by q
vote vf to 5, has passed resolution
authorizing Z the city attorney to draw up
en- ordinance placing license of $500 per
aunum on dealers in cigarettes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20

Parks sure Cure is a positive
specific in all diseases of the liver
and kidneys. BY removing the uric
acid in the blood it cures rheuma-
tism. S. u. Basford, of Carthage, S.
OAK, says: II believe Parks Sure
Cure excels all other medicines for
rheumatism and urinary disorders. :"
Sold by Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20
MODERN WARFARE.
Exemplified When Jap and An
Sin Tackle at Sea.
rIRsT UP TO DATE NAVAL BATTLE.

japanese and Chinese Fieots Measure
strength In the In In River and smash
Things Gcncraliy-G Great Destruction Of
War~hips ON Both Sidcs-The Torpedo
Again Gets in Its swork-victory Claimed,
by Roth the Antagonists.
suANGnAI, Sept. 2o.-Dispatches re-
cciycd here from Corea announce that the
first hnttle between modern ships of war
hn> taken place on the Yalu river, north
Of the Gulf Of Corea, and that both sides
claim victory. The Chinese squadron it
appears was covering the landing of a
large force Of troops, destined to reinforce
the Chinese army operating against the
Japanese in Corea According to one ac-
count the Chinese succeeded in landing
the troops; but, in an en gagement with
the japanese fleet, the Chin.Yu.
or the Cher-Yu, of the Chinese fleet was
sunk and the Chas-Hung and the Yang
Wei are reported to have been run ashore.
Iac Of the Chinese wnrships and three
Jnp.ncse ships are also said to have been
los.
Admiral Ting Reported Killed.
AhH'iHi a hl-, tne commander OF the
Chinese northern fleet, and Colonel Won
llannekin, formerly aide de camp TO Vice.
roy IL Hung Chang, are reported to have
been killed during the engagement.
Colonel Won Hannekin will be remem-
btred ns the German officer who was on
buari the transport Row Shing when she
was sunk by Japanese cruiser with the
loss of about 1000 men. Another report
says that the Japanese succeeded in pre-
venting the landing of the Chinese
troops, and therefore the Japanese claim
victory. 1t is added, however. that the
Japanese lost four warships and that the
Japanese fleet was compelled to retreat
after having suffered heavy loss in killed
and wounded. The Chinese fleet, it is
said, has returned To Wei Hal Wei. The
second report says that Admiral Ting and
Colonel Won Hrnnekin were not killed.
but 1t is said that they were severely
wounded. No further details of impor-
tance ARE given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20

DENVER, Sept. 20. The cavalry troops
ut Fort Bowie. Ari., which have been
ordered to Fort Logan, near Denver, will
march the entire distance, 40 miles.
About forty days will be allowed for the
march. 1t will be the longest .march
made by cavalry men since the opening of
railroads
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20
vANoEReiLTs REcoNc,leo
Daushter Said to Have Brought Father
and Mother Together.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2O.-Servants have
taken the iron shutters from the windows
Oh tue white marble mansion at Newport.
and the result is q renewed interest in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-20
SOME INFORMATION.
That Is Pertinent to a Matter of
Current Interest.
STATE OWNERSHIP OF RAILWAYS,

Interstate Commerce Commission Col
lects What Is Known About the Subject
In Reply to a Request by Senator Petit
Grcw-System in Operation in Europe,
with n Companion of Cost of Travel
ing. Shipping. etc.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03
The Event of the season


A canvas Of the town revealed the fact
that the proposed benefit for tie opera
house would not net enough to properly
decorate the hall, but as negotiations had
already been partly made with the
Mashek Orchestra of Mitchell, and many
are very anxious to hear this superb or
chestra and others anxious for an enter.
tainment of some kind to relieve the dull
monotony of the winter season, the or.
chestra will be here next Tuesday even,
ing, and they promise US one of the best
entertainments the opera-house has seen
in a long time. The orchestra was re.
Gently r%eorganlzed by the addition Of
several new members and is now com
posed of eight people. The entertainment
will consist of a concert from 7:3Ot to $50
after which a ball will take place with
twenty dances On the program. The adj.
mission to the concert will be only q
cents; dance tickets $1.OO; admission tc
both concert and privileges of the floor
for dancing, S1.25 per couple.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03
That Blamed Kih.

Sioux Falls Press:-There is a gentle
man living in this city who has frequent
ly heard Of the tune II am the father of
a little black coon," but he wished for a
while the other evening that the song
had never been written and that he was
1000 miles from the place where he hap.
pened to be at. The gentleman is soon
to remove to Tennessee and was taking
supper with one of his friends who has a
boy that has heard the aforementioned
song. Several young lady friends were
also there, and he was telling about the
number of colored people that lived in
the vicinity of his new home. After
listening for some time the son of the
host spoke up and said "Well, If you go
down there you can be the father of a
little black coon, can't you? No one
spoke for five minutes and then the sub
ject was changed.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03

Cressey's Art Entertainments.
These Interesting entertainments will
be given in Kimball Monday and Tues
day evenings, Feb. IL and 13. The
proceeds are for The benefit Of Reno Post
G. A. r. Here is what Congressman
Picker haste say Of them.
Your views of Washington CITY are
perfect likenesses of the places and per-
sonages they represent. The Battle Of
Chickamauga views add largely to. your
graphic portrayal OF that terrific contest
OF thirty years ago. Your calcium light
IS the equal of %Stoddard's and Of Regan,s
the best in America, while your Beseler
double stereopticon has no superior. As
an educator, appealing to both the eye
and the ear, these two entertainments
should be seen by all, and especially by
the younger generation. From these
they can learn more Of their Nations
Capital than by two weeks visiting there;
aud acquire a clearer idea OF how battles
are fought and. how Chickamauga was
won than by reading all the official re-
ports concerning it.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03

-EE-.n4A ftJ.sf 49, NGr fAAN-. r.Tls
Ten days loss of time on account OF
sickness and q doctor bill to pay, Is any
thing but pleasant for q man OF q family
to contemplate, whether he is q laborer,
mechanic, merchant or publisher. jas.
Q. Jones, publisher Of the Leader, Mexia,
Texas. was sick in bed for ten days with
the grip during its prevalence a year or
two ago. Later in the season he had a
second attack. He says: "In the latter
case l used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
with considerable success, / think, only
being in bed a little over two days. The
second attack l am satisfied would have
been equally as bad as the first but for
the use of this remedy" It should be
borne III mind that the grip is much the
same as a very severe cold and requires
precisely the same treatment. When
you wish to cure q cold quickly and
effectuallv give this remedy a trial. 25
and SO cent bottles for sale bv F. E. Mil
Ter. Druggist.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03
so worla,s Ea1r x,ews Free.

The Poultry Keeper has reached the
front as the leading authority on poultry,
Sixteen large pages. monthly, fifty cents
per annunl. Farm and Fireside" is a
l6.page paper coming twice a month,
fifty cents per annum We will seud
both papers n year and fifty photo.
graphic views Of the worlds fair. to new
subscribers only, all for fifty cents
Sample copy OF the Poultry Keeper. with
particulars free. Send five cents for
either of the following back numbers
equal to a25.cent book: Poultry Houses,
July 1891, has so views; Breeders and In.
cubators, August 1889 and August 1891.
Address, The Poultry Keeper Co., Parkes-
burg, Pa.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03
strong Young Man

Mitchell Republican:-Uncle Jake Co
nant tells some great yarns about the
new grandson which came to his house
a few days since. He says almost the
first thing the youngster asked for was to
go out and drive the old claybank mare,
and when "grandad" told him he couldn't
hold her, the little chap swelled out his
chest, slapped the muscles of his arm and
said:
whats the matter with me? I'm a
young Sampson"
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03

0. W. o. Hardman, Sheriff of Tyler Co.
w. Va. appreciates a good thing and
does not hesitate to say 90. He was al.
most Frustrated with a cold when he
procured a hottie OF Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. He says: at gave me prompt
relief. / find it to be an invaluable rem.
edy for coughs and colds" For sale by
F. E. Miller, druggist.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03

The man WHO for a year lives in one
community and leads a reputable life,
even though he be OF moderate ability,
will grow in the confidence and esteem
OF his fellows. On the same principle a
newspaper advertisement becomes famil-
lar, and its presence in the columns Of a
paper inspires confidence in the stability
Of his enterprise.-P. T. Barnum.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03

Mrs. Emily Thorne, who resides at
Toledo, Washington. says she has never
been able to procure any medicine for
rheumatism that relieves the pain so
quickly and effectually as Chamberlain's
Pain Balm and that she has also used it
for lame back with great success. For
sale by +. +. Miller. druggist.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03
we uouc GO.

Mitchell Republican:-It is reported
on good authority that Conductors Ben
Olson and Frank Brainard of the I.& d
division, who were laid off some months
since. have been reinstated after a hear.
ing before tle officers Of the company
and will resume their old runs Monday,
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03
The d,raphic's co,d RecIpc,

IrOquois Chief:-Here is a new remedy
for a cold in the head. Take one tea
spoonful of alcohol and seven times as
much water and snuff up the nostrils.
1t is said to be a sure cure. The recipe
doesn't say anything about it, but we
suppose if the stuff should be taken
through the mouth the amount of in
gradients should be reversed.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03
1nfor,nat,on A1ways IN =,

AMORTIZATION Always on Tap.
Texas Siftlngs:-"What do you publish
a paper for, I'd like to know" sarcastic
ally inqui'ea an irate politician, tacklins
Il country editor.
For S1.50 in advance" replied tn
editor, "and you owe me for four lonE
years."
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03

This isn't a yarn-altlough it is a tale
Of Yarn. TO make a long story short, we
find ourselves ovcrstockel with Yarn and
propose to make special low prices on
Yarns from now until the season closes.
l., d. Bardin.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03

Burns are absolutely painless when
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve is promptly
applied. This statement is true. A per-
feet remedy for skin diseases, chapped
hands and lips, and never fails to cure
piles. F. F. Miller.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03

Not one minute elapses between the
taking Of One Minute Cough Cure and
relief. Why shouldn't people take One
Minute Cough Cure? They Should.
They do. i. +. Miller.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03

Castorin is truly a marvellous thing for child
red. Doctors prescribe 1t, medical journals
recommend it and more than a million mothers
are using it i'll place of Pnregoric, Eateman's
Drops, so-called soothing syrups and other mar
cotic and SIMPLIFYING remedies. Castoria is the
quickest thing to regulate the stomach and
bowels and give healthy sleep, the world has
ever seen. 1t is pleasant to the taste ind abso-
lutely harmless. 1t relieves constipation, quiets
pain, cures diarrhoea and wind colo, allays
feverishness, destroys worms, and prevents con-
WILSON'S. soothcs the child and gives it refresh
ing and natural sleep. Castoria is the children's
pnnacea-thc mothers friend.
Castoris is put up in one-size bottles only. It
is not soldin bulk. Dent allow any one to sell
you anything else on the plea or promise that it
is lust as gnod' and will ANSWER every pur-
pose.'
See that you get c-A-s-T.C-R-I.A.
The fac
'' ;'= i .AmZzzM +: Is; !: !!
Per.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03
New Arrival.

A big stock of shoes. ladies. misses aud
.children's, arrived for Edward Brenne
this week and all hands have been busy
getting them on the shelves. The stock
comprises the very latest styles, was
bought at hard times prices and WILL be
sold accordingly.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03

May 1894 bring wealth. health and hap
piness to all. Vinegar Bitters will sure
ly assist. Try a bottle at the Kimball
City Pharmacy.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03

KARL's CLOVER ROOT, tho great Blood
Purifier, gives freshness and clearness to the
.Complexion and cures Consultation, Csc. Soc. u
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03

Mrs. T. S. Hawkins. Chattanoog, Tenn, says
"Shilo's vitalizer SAVED MY LIFE 1 con-
slider it the best remedy for a debili.ated system
l ever used.' For Dyspepsia, Liver or Kidney
trouble it excels. Price % cts. (2)
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03
s !! 0e Pzk Rsv
~ Easily Made.

We want many men, women, boys, and girls to
work for us q few hours daily, right In and around
their own homes. The business Is easy, pleasant,
strictly honorable, and pays better than anyotlier
offered agents. You have u clear field and 10
competition. Experience and special ability un.
necessary. No capital required. We equip you
with everything that you need, treat you we'll,
and help you to earn ten times ordinary wages.
Women do a. well as men, and boys and girls
make good pay. Any one. anywhere. can do the
work. All succeed who follow our plain and sim
ple directions. Earnest work will surely bring
you . great deal of money. Everything is new
and In great demand Write for our pamphlet
circular, and receive full information. No harm
done II you conclude not to 50 on with the
business.
GEORGE SrlNsoN g. Co.,
BOX A80,
PORTLAND, MAINE.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-02-03

1t not only relieves; it does more, it
cures. We refer to One Minute Cough
Cure. Suitable for all ages, all condi-
lions, at all times. F.E. Miller.