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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23
See Whidden's blizzard column.

States Attorney Bartlett received a
telegram from the clerk of the supreme
court, Wednesday, saying that judg.
ment in the case of State of North Da,
kota VS.. Theo. F. Kerr had been affirm.
ed by the supreme court. This means
that the verdict of the jury has been
sustained, and shows that the case was
we'll handled-a flattering endorsement
for Mr.. Bartlett.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23
See Whidden's blizzard column,

just after we had goni to press last
week we learned of the death of Mr.
and Mrs. C.. A. Halls little baby girl.
The funeral occurred at the Congrega-
tional church last Saturday afternoon,
Rev. .. P. Champlin officiating. This
is indeed Il hard blow to these worthy
people, and they have the sympathy Of
the entire community.
This lovely bud SO young and fair,
NalIei hence by early doom;
Just cane to show how sweet flower.
lnparadise wOu Id bloom.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

Fosters weather predictions for the
present week are as follows: Feb. 18,
storm wave on this meridian; Feb. 10.
wind changing; Feb. 20, cooler a, d
clearing; Feb. 81, fair and cool; Feb.
%, moderating; Feb. %, warmer; Feb.
"a, storm wave on this meridian. How
close did Foster con to il:
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

C. Il. Whidden has the finest line of
samples of spring and summer suitings
that has struck town yet. The beauty
of it is you cao get an elegant suit for
very liltle money. Drop in and see
Whidden if you want Il spring and sum-
nler suit.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23
New dress goods at Whidden's.

A number of friends of Mr.. G. w.
Hodge surprised that gentleman last
Friday evening by dropping in on him
at his home-a sort of surprise rs it
were. A nice time is reported which
is assured every time you 90 to the
genial professors home.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23
See Whidden's blizzard column.

J X. 5. Lunde, Gallatin's popular school
teacher. dropped in to see the Courier
Saturday, and took occasion to square
accounts on the books. Mr.. Lunde
says he has forty nine scholars enrolled
and has an average attendance of over
forty. This is undoubtedly the largest
country school in the county.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

| Nhc last sad rites over the remains of
the late Mrs. Thomas Gimblett were
performed by Rev. Richard Hooking at
her late home last Friday, and the re.
mans were laid to rest in the Coopers.
town cemetery.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

Editor Silver Serumgard, OF the
Devils Lake Free Press, was married
last Monday week to Miss Grace
kirker, of Covington, Ky. \ Silver
here's our Iss~, together with ou,
hearty congratulations coupled with
those of your many friends in Coop.
erstown and Griggs county.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

The Cooperstown train made the
trip and got back on time Tuesday,
notwithstanding the storm. Our train
has missed one trip this winter so far,
and that was Wednesday-too stormy>
This is n pointer for the News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

There will be public meeting at
Churei's schoolhouse on Saturday,
March Sd. at 2 p. IN. The meeting
will be addressed by Rev. X. Hooking,
of Dazey. Subject: The greatness,
perils and destiny o. America. Every.
body is invited to attend this meeting,
especially the ladies. There will also
be preaching at the same place Oh San
day, the 4th, at 2 p. M, by Rev. r.
Hooking.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23
See Whidden's blizzard column.

The Lyceum voted to accept tls
challenge for JOINT debate sent by
Pleasant View Alliance on certain con-
dllions, viz That the debate is not 10.
be of u political nature, and that Il q
lyceum rules govern. Messrs. Warner,
Cooper and Andrew johnson were ap-
pointed a committee to make arraage-
ments.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

DR.. Carl Rasmussen, veterinary sur
geon and dentist, Cooperstown, North
Dakota. All work in my line promptly
attended to.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

~ seat the case back for II re-hearing
hich resalted us stated. The case is
decided in favor of FROST OIL the ground
that he made bona tidc setllenl. Mt upon
the hact in question prior 10 selec
tion by the railroad company.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23
See Whidden's blizzard column.

Fred King:
There's the fox and the hare, the bad.
ger and the bear,
And the birds in the leafy trees;
And the funny little rabbits, with their
pretty little habits,
And they have all got mate but me.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

There was II dance out at Robt.
Pratts last Friday night. A load from.
town attended, and the g'rls say that
they had ii perfectly lovely time.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23
A $40 portrait given away
with every purchase of goods
amounting to ten dollars.
w. G. J1MESON.

Thomas Gimblett wishes the Courier
to extend for him his heartfelt thanks
to all those kind friends and neighbors
who rendered help and sympathy to
him in his recent affection.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

William Glass sold the northeast
quarter of Sec. 24-14G 50 to Knud
Thompson Wednesday, for $40 an acre
on the crop payment plan. This land
adio:ns the townslte on the north.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

Specialties for Lent at Whidden's>
Spiced Hol;add herring, anchevies,
mackerel. round herring, Goldfish, Fin--.
nan Haddie.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23
See Whidden's blizzard column.

All members of Cooperstown Lodge
No. 81. l. o. o. F., are requested to at.
tend the regular lodge meeting next
Monday evening. There will be work
in the initiatory degree.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

@Mi8 DR.. Fea;herston, the painless
dentist, will be at Cooperstown We'd
nes'lay and Thursday, Feb. % Il Mar l..
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

The Us will have u social in tho Cam
gregational church tonight, and ever W
body is invited to attend.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

L. +. Warner has purchased the
house now occupied by John Ben son,
and will shortly take possession.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

Weather prophets say look out for
floods in March. If the weather fiends
will give us some good rains along in
May, that will suit u.s.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23
Whidden will buy oats.

Rumorcd: That there will be three
candidates for superintendent Of
schools at the coming election.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

"The Chillren's Crusade" will not b.s
next Sunday evening in the Baptist
church. 1t has been postponed Qua
week
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

The commissioners meet again next
Tuesday, to dispose of the bond bust
business.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

The pay car came up Tuesday morn>
ing, and distributed some stuff" among
the boys.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

Important to trappers and all parties
having fur to sell, Whidden will buy
your fur and pay highest prices.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

j. c. Flynn has been having siege
of pneumonia, but we arc happy to,
state that he is coming along nicely.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

Whidden sells the Wanamaker T.
Brown line of clothing. Ask to see
SAMPLES.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

Choice Clark's No, potato 1T Whid-
deus.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

Edwin Green returned last Thursday
evening, from Goderich, Canada, where
he had been visiting old friends and re .
latives the past two months
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

+. w. Blackwell was confined to tho
house part of this week with an attack
of chills and fever
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

No school Observation-Disclosures S
birthday.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

Aunt Betzy's letter is unavoidably
crowded out this week.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

For best hams and bacon call al
Whidden's.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Sansburn entertained a
few friends at their pleasant home last
Thursday evening A nice, social time
was enjoyed by those present, and a
splendid lunch was served ut twelve
o'clock. Mr.. and Mrs. s. a, G good en-
tertainers.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23
LOCAL RESUME
Around Town, Society Notes
and General County News.
Doings of a Week.
Featherston. dentist, Feb. % Mar /.
See Whidden's blizzard column.

G. A. Luther went over to Hope this
week.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

Tie Fargo Argus. under its new man.
agement, last Saturday says: "The
quarterly conference of Hauges Nor.
wegian Lutheran Synod opened in
Cooperstowr Thursday. Between 100
and $50 laymen and ministers are in at.
tendance" The Argus is misinformed.
There has been no such gathering of
ministers and laymen in Cooperstown
this year.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

IA decree of divorce was filed with
Clerk of the Court Oscar ID. Purlnton
last Saturday afternoon in which Mel
lie c. Knight was granted divorce
from John c. Knight. Attorney Jacob
son was Mrs. Knights attorney. The
lady left Monday morning for her home
at StOckbridge, Mich
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

Whidden buys hides, sheep pelts and
pork.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

A blizzard swept through this neck
o the woods last Monday, and whoop.
cd it up all day.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23
See Whidden's blizzard column.

The hac kbone OF winter seems to
have gotten its second growth.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

Three days Of blizzardy weather has
made II rather mnnotonOus week Of it.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

See Whidden's blizzard column.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23
What God Has Wrought. t.

The long life of 5. f. b. Morse, the
inventor Uf the magnetic telegraph. is
ohe Vt almost romantic struggle and
Interest. Born in 1871, he was gradu.
ated from Yale college ut eighteen, and
having strong artistic tastes, studle d
painting under AllstOn, which he after.
wards followed with SUCCESS. Return.
ing in 1873! from. Europe, he became
much Interested in discussion on
electricity, and then and there Con-
ceiveu the basic ide;. of telegraphy, the
Interval III AN Interrupted curreMt be-
ing made long or short at will. But he
did not take this up until he failed to
be awarded the decorating of the capi-
tvl building 1T Washington. Abandon
my painting, ne wurAeu for twelve
years liz poverty and amid many dis.
courageinenls, until Oh February 23,
lo44, congress made an appropriation
for an experimental line between Bal
lmore and Washington. May cath,
the same Year, tile line WAS completed
and the words that head tins paragraph
were sent by the Inventor. Nc rcuuer-
ed possible the present railroad system
of oar country, for it could be operated
III safety only by the and of the tcle-
graph. Telegraphic operation and
synchreuized time are what make
travel So safe and speedy ON the Bur
lingtoM.
For tickets. maps and information
| regarding The Burlington lines, address
w. G. Kenyon, Gen. Pass. Aycnt, st
Paul, Mimi.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

Fresh oysters at Whiddeu's.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23

Rev. f. Il. Enslin returned from
Minneapolis last Saturday evening.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-23
See Whidden's blizzard column

Elevator Agent Stewart is suffering
with the quinsy.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-06-04
FAIR EUROPEAN ROYALTY.

QUEEN VICTORIA signs about $4,000
documents year.
MosT of the kilograms sent by Queen
Victoria are in cipher.
PRETcEss ELIZABETH of Austria
smokes thirty, forty and sometimes
fifty cigarettes day.
LADY HENRY SOMERSET wants the
queen to confer orders of nobility upon
women just as she does upon men.
TIE crown princess of Denmark is
royal 'highness" by nature as well as
by birth-being six feet three inches
tall. i
CATHARINE DE MEDICI, queen of
France,'wore the longest train on rec
ord. 1t was her bridal robe. The
train was borne by twenty pages, and
was forty-eight yards long.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-06-04
GOSSIP Or EUROPE.

THE Cunard company have declared
dividend for 1893 of two per cent
SUIT brought by the brother of the
founder of the Magazin du Louvre. in
Paris. shows that the business is val
ued at S17, 100000.
For the first time in the history of
the English university boat race mar
ried man, Sir Charles Ross, rowed in
one of the crews this year. He was
married two years ago.
TIE hard times have been severely
felt in religious circles in England.
The Additional Curates' society which
furnished funds to provide curates for
poor parishes where adequate clerical
services are not available, has had
greatly to curtail its grants, withdraw
ing ITO grants in a total of 1,162 This
will deprive as many curates of a large
part, if not the whole of their income.
The society hopes for better times this
year.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-06-04
GATHERED IN ENGLAND.

LIVERPOOL has just extended it's
boundaries, taking in several suburban
districts, and is now the second largest
city in the British empire.
THE walters employed in the house
of commons have been forced to rise
and oppose labor member, Mr.. Cremer
in his endeavor to abolish the tip sys-
tenn in the house restaurant.
AN Edinburgh life insurance man
says that the largest mortality rate in
indoor occupations is found among
liquor sellers. Among 1 200 sellers he
found the average mortality to be 29.a
FoRTY-Two dollars and fifty cents Il
pound was the price recently paid at
auction in London for a small consign-
ment of tea from the Mount Ver-
non estate, Ceylon. The tea was pro-
nounced to be absolutely the finest ever
grown. .... ...
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-06-04

VESSELS of 1000 tons carry seven an.
chors. four of maximum weight of Is
tons. with about 300 fathoms of cable.
steel. has been used for ship-build-
ing only fourteen years, yet it is esti-
mated that 0G per cent. of the vessels
built at the present day are of steel.
THERE is a vessel that was built on
the Clyde, is owned in Boston, halls
from Honolulu. and is named after a
Chinaman who lives in Hawaii. She is
the bark Foohng Suey.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-06-04
FROM ROAD FUND.

The above balance stands TO the credit of t,,,
various funds as per ireas,lreT's Haiau..
Sheet, dated March %, 1874:
TREAsURER'S BALANCE .+HEt-r
Caah i'll treasury To tn" credit oh rh. vrry.,,s
funds, March ~, 1894
A"'u' jSl Sc
In Judges Salary fund ...... ....
In General County fund w 40 5,n .,G
In Cash Contingent fund ........-. SIT II
Al IhosBent SICK fnnd...... ....-...- 3l36 10
IL County school 1und. nd....--......--.- % L.
III ohcers salary fund-- .....-.....>. IA 43
Fotal. al...-............-... ..... y, ,sSS I3
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-06-04
JOINT STATEMENT
0F AUDITOR AND TREASURER
OF ELKO COUNTY.
For the Quarter Ending March 81

STATE OF NEVADA, L..
County OF Elko. fs's'
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-06-04
M. H. MILLER,
Treasurer.
RECEIPTS FROM ALL SOURCES.

Balance in treasury Dec, 80, 1898. .$54 ,5SS 67
From delqt taxes '93..... .... 3S1 23
del'qt poll taxes, '93. :. IL 10
'' General licenses. ......-.1,272 25
Gaming licenses ......... rs 90
& Adv'tg del'qt taxes, 1893 26 90
per ct. derqt taxes '93 3a31
" per ct del'qt tax, 80. . Sc
Fees collected .......... All s1
Penal fines. 80 rs
- Poss land claims. 10 90
Tax net proceeds mines 1s9 %
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-06-04
AUDITORS OFFICE.

AUDITORS OFFICE.
March. 81, 1894.
To the Honorable Board of County Comms-
sloners of Elko County, Nevada.
GENTLEMEN: We herewith submit our Quar-.
telly Report OF the Finances of the County
for the quarter ending March 81, 1884,
Respectfully submitted:
GEO. II. MEIGS,
Auditor.
NJ. II. MILLER,
Treasurer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-06-04
WAYS OF THE WICKED.

A BUFFALO man has been stealing
coal from the cars and selling it to the
Poles. &.
PRISONERS when arrested in Morocco
are required to pay the officer for his
trouble in taking them to jail.
A BUFFALO burglar recently sent
man two theater tickets, and while the
latter was attending the performance
robbed his house.
STEPHEN HALL, a'prisoner a in the Jail
of Hudson county, N. j., was visited by
q female friend. She brought him a
number of bananas, and some of them
contained steel saws, with which he
filed the prison bars and escaped.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-06-04
w. w. BOOHER,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
sUBsORIPTION RATES.

Jnc copy, six months. s.........-.......... W
FOR any period under six months, one dollar
.rwonth. Payable in advance.
'---al ny carrier in Elko st 2b cents week
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-06-04

RAPID and clear as Mr.. Gladstone is
in speech, he writes slowly and with
many pauscs. lie builds up his mat
out one, writes it down with his quill
pen on sheet of foolscap, then throws
Ills head back and half closes his eyes
before he frames another one to his
satisfaction.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-06-04
WEEKLY INDEPENDENT

published every Sunday, and sent to any ad-
.ress (postage paid), at Lhe following rates,
payable in advance:
One year.. .S4 w
Fnr any period under ak months, Fifty
-.nta per month.
Entered at the Elko, Nevada, Postofice for
-Insmission through the mails As second
Ass mail matter.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-06-04
ADVERTISING RATES.

sound business principles. Apply st the OF
q for terms.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-06-04
ally tNDEPEN DENT.

an EVENING PAPER,
...rSD EVERY DAY, SUNDAYS Ex.
''pteo.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-11-28
MINETY-SIX ITEMS.
All Sorts Of Pleasant Mention.

NlDely-SlX, .. VI, NOV. 70, loS1.
Quite q number OF foot peddlers are infest-
ing our country. They say the hard times
North are driving them South where there ls
plenty of money. This seems like burlesque
Our young friend, Mr.. VIII Moore, of New
Market, was happily married TO Miss Maud
Anderson at the home Of her parents In Lau-
rens county on yesterday the 18th inst. Mr..
Moore Is one Of our best young men, and IN the
bride is pretty and accomplished, and made
many friends during her visits TO Ninety-Six
the past year. The Rev. F. o. s. Curtis per-
~ Yesterday was an Off day in our town, and
many OF our people went up 10 Greenwood TO
hear Mr.. Pearson.
Mr. jacob Cheatham. one of the most ener.
getio young men OF our community, is buy
ing cotton seed here, and our Oldest buyers
find 1t difficult to get ahead of Mr.. Cheat
ham when there Is load Of seed In sight
Our oil mill is running day and night and
has q large quality OF meal and hulls on
Mr.. William Harrelson has returned from
Newberry where he went 70 consult DR.. Leo.
Mr.. Harrelson has been suffering from rheu.
benefited under the treatment OF DR.. Leo.
Last Saturday was another good day with
the merchants. Lots OF goods sold and good
collections made.
Our gins are kept busy Just now ginning up
the remains Of the crop, besides the local
gins there are several travelling gins.
The Sam Jones lecture was quite treat to
those o our people who heard 1t. Many Of
our townsmen would have gone If the matter
had been more propitious.
Some miscreant tried to steal one Of Col.
Phillips fat hogs one night recently. We
look for good deal OF this kind Of work this
Winter.
Mrs. Wier Of Greenville is visiting her son
Mr.. Joel G Wier.
Master Johnnie Sloan Of Edgefeld is now
the polite attendant at the oil mill, and will
always treat you right.
A good many OF our farmers have been
sowing wheat the past week. This Is proper
and right. Don't allow the low price of -four
dissuade you from this. Wheat raised at
home Is so much saved.
The Hon. D. A. P. Jordan OF Greenwood
was on our streets recently.
Among our rising young farmers we would
mention the name Of Mr.. Thomas s. Blake,
Jr., whose success the past year is simply
miraculous, and shows what talent and mus.
Gle can do, If 80 inclined.
The cotton Is about all out Of the fields, and
sowing grain Is In order.
Miss Annie Osborne Is visiting her sister
Mrs. Dorm at Mccormick.
News has just reached US that the store Of
Gaines Bros, was burned this morning about
four o'clock. East End.