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The evening world., 1894-07-23
TOOK CARBOlIC ACID.
Ellitshon Tried suicide, and Is Now
Hospital Prisoner.

Leopold Ellitshon, TWENTY-FIVE years
old. Of LIS Ludlow street, attempted sui
eide at his home At 20 O'Clock this morn
ing, by swallowing a dose of carbolic
acid.
it, was taken to G5uIcrn'ur Hospital
a nrisnmNr.
The evening world., 1894-07-23
storms In rstcrn India.

~, Asn.at,i rrr-,l
BOMBAY, July - storms and floods
in Western India have caused much
damage to the crops. Many lives have
been lost.
The evening world., 1894-07-23

Mr.. Paulson. OF Buckingham & Paulson,
So Leonard ST.. was cured OF severe rheu-
matism by the Electropoise. No medicine
or battery. Investigation courted. LIE
4 tn >wing =
me addreus. dur. M
The evening world., 1894-07-23
TOP COATS IN STYLE TO-DAY.
Change in Temperature Makes
Summer Clothes Unpopular.
Mercury Takes Drop OF 30 Degrees
In Eighteen Hours.

The lowest temperature recorded for July 81
in 1871. when the thermometer registered
b.. on the same date last year the mercury
stood at IS.
The evening world., 1894-07-23

(Continued on Second Pags.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
COxeyites Released.

There appears to be a tendency on the
part of some Of the nomads who style
themselves Coxeyites and commonwealers,
and who were incarcerated in the Mary
land house of correction as Migrants, to
still harp upon their alleged rights, in spite
Of the charitable manner in which the gov
ernor of Maryland has been inclined to
treat them. c. T. Mckee, who rejoiced in
the distinguished honor Of being one of
Coxeys marshals at the camp near High
lands, and who was placed In custody and
carried to Jessups, but thereafter released
by Gov. Brown, is anxious to keep himself
before the public by quibbling over tech
nicalities. He says that he and CHRISTOPHER
Columbus Jones were turned out of the
Jail In spite of their refusal to accept the
pardon. based on the conditions that they
should leave the state. A prominent Mary
land official. who was in Washington this
morning, stated that Gov. Brown was get
ting pretty tired Of the vaporings of the
Coxeyites who persist In remaining in
Maryland, and that they will be arrested
again as Migrants and compelled to do
hard labor IL they persist in their present
course. Gov. Brown yesterday telegraphed
Lawyer ]. H. Ralston, the Coxeyites' at
torney, that pardons for the commonweal-
ers remaining IN the house of correction
had been granted and that they would
probably be released this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Killing Fish With Dynamite.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
Listening to the conversation of a number
of fishermen on the upper Potomac the
other morning. I was surprised to learn of
a new means which is practiced for the TAX
ing Of fish. especially deep water fish. with
out resorting to the tedious but fascinating
sport of the rod and reel. The means re-
ferred to Is the use Of dynamite, and is
termed. by the initiated. knocking them
out" The phrase itself would appear to in
dictate the class that despoils the river of
it's gamest fish by the use of the explosive
mentioned. The parties who make use of
this practice are, of course, thoroughly ia
miliar with the feeding and resting places
Of rock and bass. and ply their avocation at
night; but even IL they dropped the car
tridges in the middle of the day, few would
be the wiser. as the explosion, occurring in
deep water, would be hardly perceptible to
a person even In the immediate vicinity
who had no suspicion of its cause. Having
dropped the cartridges, II is only necessary
for the operator to allow his boat to drift
If he has had any luck, the stunned or kill
ed fish rise slowly to the surface. / hope
the proper authorities will look into the
natter. 1t will give a chance for the dis
play of a neat piece Of detective work.
j. +. L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Base HALL Notes.

AL the eastern clubs won yesterday
The eastern clubs made 10 runs and the
western clubs SO yesterday. The western
clubs were all defeated by double figures.
Wadsworth,who is pitching for the Louis
yilles, is the one who was discarded by Bal
tmore and afterward went to the South
ern League.
Breitenstein held the Brooklyns down to
three hits Saturday and yesterday was hit
pitcher should face the same club twice in
the same series.
Dan Richardson gave another exhibition
OF remarkable ball playing yesterday, but
1t has become SO customary for him to
make great plays that they are hardly
noticed. Ely Is more snowy in his playing
but not nearly so reliable.
The two Kilroy brothers pitched against
each other yesterday at Syracuse, Matt for
Syracuse and Mike for Allentown. Mike
came off a shade the better Allentown
making eleven hits, while Syracuse made
but ten Syracuse won by to 4.
PittsDurs has released Glasscock and Mer-
rift The management say Glasscock ap-
parently will not be of much use to the club
this season. and, IN addition, he threatens
to retire from active play, and they be-
Heve they are justified in letting him go.
Bakely, the once famous Cleveland pitcher,
who pitched for Washington in 1891 tried
his skill against club of young amateur
players in Baltimore yesterday. He was
batted safely seventeen times.
Chicago plays New York today and Bal
timore Philadelphia.
The Pittsburgs left Baltimore last night
and will play an exhibition game at At
lantic City today.
In the seven games played yesterday 179
runs were made-an average Of % runs to
each game.
Phil Knell and Richardson Of the Louis
villes were both members of the team Mr..
Barnie had here in 1892.
Hogan, who was secured by Cincinnati
from Scranton, has been transferred to St.
Louis.
Lampe. the left-hander, who was tried by
Boston early in the season, is with Haver-
hill.
Brooklyn passed into the first division
yesterday. Pittsburg dropped to seventh
place.
man on the coach line bowling like a Co.
manche such calculations as Cow an. git
gait" Monday. with wild and woolly
Chicago on the grounds, Adrian c. Arson
mildly reminded his players that there were
1.-TWO men out. gentlemen
The frequent lay-offs of Doyle and Davis
cause much discomfort among the other
New York players. They have an idea that
whenever they want to, whether they are
physically able to play ball or not.
BY losing yesterday Cleveland dropped
to fifth place and Pittsburg to seventh,
while Philadelphia and Brooklyn each went
one rung further up the ladder.
Washington, by defeating the Colonies
from Kentucky yesterday, are now but
three points behind them In the pennant
race VIII they reach eleventh place?
Ii Baltimore does Eot win the pennant,
II will not be because every man on the
team has not bent every possible energy OF
mind and BODY in that direction. There Is
not man on the team who would not
suffer martyrdom almost rather than have
the club beaten. People who talk about
base ball being hippodrome should see the
Orioles after a defeat and after victory
Baltimore American.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
SCIENTISTS ELECT OFFICERS.

The Association Decides to Meet Next
Year I'm San Francisco.
Officers for the ensuing year were elected
by the American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science at Brooklyn yester-
day as follows: e. W. Morely, Cleveland.
Ohio. president; vice presidents. mathe-
mates and astronomy, E. s. Holden, Lick
Observatory. Mount Hamilton, Col physics,
w. Lee. Stevens, Troy, N. Y; chemistry,
William McMuntrie, Brooklyn; mechanical
science and engineering. William Kent, Pas
sale. N. j.; geology and geography, Jed
Hotchkiss. Staunton. Va; zoology, d. 8.
Jordan. Palo Alto. Cal; botany, ]. c. Ar
thur. Lafayette. Ind; anthropology, F. H
Gushing, Washington, d. c.; permanent
secretary. T.W. Putnam, Cambridge, Mass
general secretary, James Lewis Howe, LOUIS
Vile. KY; secretary Of the council, Chas.
X. Barnes, Morrison, Wis; secretaries of
the societies, mathematics and astronomy,
p. H. Moore. Chicago; physics, E. Merritt,
Ithaca, N. Y; chemistry. w. p. Mason,
Troy, N. Y; mechanical science and en-
cheering. H. s Jscoby. Ithaca. N. Y;
geology and geography, j. Perrin Smith.
Palo Alto. Cal; zoology, 8. A. Forbes,
Champaign. ILL.,: botany, B. T. Galloway.
Washington. d. c.: anthropology, Mrs. An
ita NewcOmbe MCGEE, Washington DC
economic science and statistics, f. A. Ross,
Palo Alto. Cal; treasurer, r. s. Woodward
of New York.
1t was decided to hold the next annual
convention of the association at San Fran
cisco. provided satisfactory arrangements
can be made with the railway companies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
A Sad Death.

Inc death of Mervin j. Overacker, in his
twenty-frst year, at the residence of his
widowed mother, 1910 X street northwest.
Will be sad news to the many young friends
who knew and loved him. Just budding
Into manhood and having about completed
his course of instruction as plate printer
In the bureau of engraving and printing, he
was stricken with that fell destroyer, con-
sumption, blasting all his earthly hopes.
ana ne passed away on the 21st instant.
lie was or unusual brightness and intelli-
gence, OF singular purity Of character and
purpose and OF rare devotion to his mother
and to his only brother, Charles who ten
derby cared for him Up to the last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Other League Games.

Another great hitting game was that be-
tween Pittsburg and Baltimore The Orioles
secured three more hits and also earned
three more runs than the visitors Gum
bert. Ehret and Mack formed the visiting
battery. and Mcmahon, Hawke and Robin
son officiated for the owners of the mon
umental city. Score:
RHE.
Baltimore ........-..4 623O2 O0x-1T q 1
P1ttsburg .....-----.3 4 o Oil IS
The Boston men won two games from
CINCINNATI banging the opposing pitchers
unmercifully. In the first game Fisher
pitched for the visitors, Murphy catching.
while Stivetts and Staley twiried and Ryan
and Tenny caught for the home people.
Score:
RHE.
Boston ......2 64O3 Skis 10 2
Cincinnati --....----3 O00OOOO-3 Z
In the second game PARROT lasted just
one inning, Wittrock pitching the rest of the
Nichols and Ryan formed the battery for
the Beaneaters. Score:
R.H.E.
Boston ...-........I 8 o 4 x-25 II 2
After getting a good lead the Chicago
men fell back before the Giants, and even
tually lost the game. Hutchinson pitched
for the Ansonites for four innings. He al
lowed but one hit, but was very wild, send
Ing eight men to first. Stratton took his
place, Schriyer catching both of them. Ger
man and Wilson were the home battery
Score: R.HE.
New York O33241o-1s 5
Chicago ..............3 900 3-11 Is
The Phillies had no difficulty in winning
from the Clevelands. although Reilly and
Delehanty were both hurt so badly as to
necessitate their retirement. Cuppy pitched
dve innings for the Ohio men, Mike Sui
Ivan taking his place and doing excellent
work. thinner catching them. Carsey and
Buckley were in the points for the home
team Score:
RH E.
Philadelphia ........1 2 2 5001 Oh IA 5
Cleveland ......-...-3 o 90 3 OO0-6 8
The Brooklyns had a regular picnic with
Breitenstein, hitting him safely twenty
three times. Twineham caught, and the
team played about badly as could be i'm
agtned- Lucid and Earle formed the home
battery. Score:
R.H. z.
Brooklyn ............3 16O14x-aO q 8
st. Louis. 20 D o o. Sill Il IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
TROTTING AT MARLBORO,
Result of the Racing Yesterday After

The judges for the races at Upper Marl-
boro', Md, yesterday, at the southern
Maryland exposition, were Messrs. John r.
Kelly, James p. Ryon and John II. Gheen.
all of this city.
The first race was for horses owned by
stockholders of the association, and without
record, best two in three. The following Is
summary of the days races:
First race-Stockholders' purse, $50; two
| in three.
| Robinson & Berry's bay stallion, Dem
| NJ. Plummer's b. e.. JEFF. 2 2
Time. 2.55 and 3.O2 IL
| Second race-Purse 500; best three in five;
| 800 class.
| b. T. Millican, Washington, D. c.,
| May T., s. mare. Observation-Disclosures. 2 1
E. o. sanderson. Washington, Hap
| Ply Charlie. b. g::.................... 2 2 2
| j. N. Chance. Arlington, Nd. Lady
Cleveland, b. m........:...........4 343 3
T. Shugrue, Georgetown, D.C..Belle
Time. a.4s Il. $50 IL. $50 L. s.47 H.
Third race-Three in five, 227 class; purse
$500.
John Dugan. Washington, D. c., Prin-
cess Orloff, b. m......................1 1
| G. w. Haight. Pennsylvania, Billie
Ackerson, b. 20 3
| F. N. Hoen. Baltimore. Nd. brown
stallion Hugo. ...-....................3 8 2
W. A. Murdoch. Hagerstown. b. s.
Dexter. ........................ SO 4
b. T. Millican, Washington, BIN. Co.
lumDla .....-.... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. D
| E. Scott, Dover, Del, b. g. Forrest
| Roy QlS.
Time 235, 23S, 237
Fourth race-RInning; half-mile heats, 2
in 8; purse 500.
| Pat NJ. Gla1e. Washington, D. c., A.
| o. H........................... I
A. Slye, Benedict, Nd. Maid Ellis. $4,000. 2 3
Woodley stables, Marlboro, Nd, Mar
| lOro' 3
Time, 50 seconds and SO IL seconds.
The fifth and last race was a steeple-
| chase for a purse Of S123.
j. w. Payne, Washington, D. c., Fop.. 1
NJ. & o. stable, Baltimore, Nd, Young
| Time, $40 IL
| The attendance was 1000. Gov. Brown
| will visit the fair on Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
YESTERDAYS RACING.
Alexander Island.

First race. three-quarters Of a mile-1,
Perrier Jouett; 2. Jim Lamb; 8. Eddie M.
Time. LII.
Second race, half mile-1, Somage; 2,
Stella: 3, Cicada. Time, so IL.
Third race. six and half furlongs-1.
Frolicsome Lass; 2, Daybreak; 3, Mayor B..
Time. 1-24.
Fourth race, seven furlongs-1. Detroit:
2, Johnny; 3, Tumult. Time, 1.16 IL.
Fifth race, one mile-1, Ponce de Leon; 2.
Odd Socks; 8, Sandstone. Time, Las.
Jerome Park.
First race, Titan course-1. Harrington:
2, Discount; 3, Black Hawke. Time. LIZ.
Second race, one mile and furlong. SELL
ingI, w. B.; 2. Little Mat; 3, Terrapin.
Time. 200. ..
Third, five and a half furlongs-1, King
ston; 2. Melba; 8. Mabel Glenn. Time,
LII IA.
Fourth. one mile. selling-1, Bandit; 2.
Tiny Tim; 3. Charter. Time. LAG.
Fifth, five and a half furlongs. selling
1. Cromwell; 2, Ella Reed; 3. The Coon.
Time, LII IA.
Sixth. Titan course, selling-1, Adelbert;
2, Shelly futile; 3. Charade. Time, La.
Saratoga.
First race. five and a half furlongs-1.
Rubicon; 2, Lizzetta; 3, Charmion. Time,
LOLA
Second race, one mile-1, Sandowne; 2,
Ingomar; 3, Clementine. Time, LAG.
Third race, five and a half furlongs-1,
Handspun; 2, Brioso; 8, Franklin. Time,
LII IA.
Fourth race one mile and a furlong-l,
Lamplighter; 2.George Beck; 3. Stowaway.
Time, LIS 1-2.
Fifth race, six furiongs-1, Domingo; 2,
Old Dominion; 3. Floreanna. Time, LII 1-2.
Sixth race, five furlongsN1, Canary Bird
2, The Trophy; 8. Blue Mass. Time. LA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
CONVENTION OF FLORISTS.
CultivatOrs of Flowers Meet Mt Allan.
tic City.

CulttvatOrs OF Flowers Meet Mt Attain
tic City.
The annual convention Of the Society of
American Florists began at Atlantic City
yesterday. The convention Is to continue
four days. and papers pertaining to the de-
velopment of horticulture in its scientific
and commercial aspects Will be read. The
delegates were welcomed to the city by
Mayor Story. The present officers Of the
society are: President, j. +. Anthony, Chi
cago; vice president Robert Kift Philadel-
phia; secretary, w. J. Stewart Boston
In addition to the business sessions of the
society there will be an elaborate trade dis
play In che armory of the Norris Guards.
The exhibit Is in the seven divisions of
plants, cut blooms, boilers and heating ap-
paratus. greenhouse appliances, Including
flower pots. florists supplies, Including
fancy earthenware. bulbs and seeds and
miscellaneous.
There was a meeting of the Rose Society
last night. at which the best method of i'm
proving the rose was discussed and sugges-
tons made looking toward the correction
and Improvement Of its nomenclature.
Throngs of visitors and residents viewed
the beautiful twin exhibitions on New York
avenue last evening, particular attention
being paid to superb collection of rare
water lilies from the White House consery-
atory at Washington, which were sent on
by special direction Of Mrs. Cleveland SUI
perintendei Watson, who is the moving
spirit in the direction of affairs, said the
first days work of the convention was
highly gratifying and that the exhibits
surpassed any former effort of the Society
of American Florists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
CHEAPER GAS.
Commissioners Powell Hopes the Sen
ate VIII Act.

Commissioners Powell Hopes the Sem
ate VIII Act.
Will the citizens of Washington have
cheaper and better gas?
That il the question which Is agitating
the Commissioners just now, and they look
with pleading eyes to the Senate for the
passage Of the Cooper bill. which passed
the House April o, 1894. and now rests
slumbering with the Senate committee on
the District Of Columbia.
The Commissioners have worked hard to
get this bill passed but have not been able
to get 1t considered by the Senate Com
missioner Powell called the attention of a
reporter of The Star to this bill He said
the Commissioners promptly approved the
bill when 1t was sent to them for report
One dollar gas, he thought was reasons able
and the standard Of illuminating power re-
qaired by the BILL namely. twenty-five can
die power. Is feasible and desirable There
seems no good reason why this bill should
not become a law" he said, land l sin
cerely hope the Senate will take 1t from the
calendar before 1t is too late and pass it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
The A. A. u. Sin iDs.

The national track and field champion
ships annually promoted by the A. A. u.
will be held at Travers Island on Saturday.
September 10. The eagerly awaited decision
was arrived at yesterday after a conference
between President Barlow 8. Weeks, New
York A. c.. and Chairman James z. Sulii-
van of the A. A. u. games committee. The
program will consist of the regular cham
pionship events. Entries will close with
James E. Sullivan, PAL Broadway, New
York. ON September s. Ever prominent
amateur athlete in America Is expected to
be on hand for the big tournament
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
An Express Messenger Killed.

A special dispatch to The Star from Chat
tancoga, Tenn, dated yesterday, says: l.
N. Cochran Of Chattanooga. an express
messenger in the employ Of the Southern
Express Company, was killed in his car
early this morning near Meridian, Miss.
Cochran left Chattanooga on his regular
run at o'clock last night FOR New Orleans.
At a point one mile south Of Livingston,
Ala, the engineer blew the cattle signal
and young Cochran rushed to the door of
his car to see what was the trouble.
Throwing open the doors he looked ahead
just as the train rushed through an over
head bridge. Cochran's head was caught
between the bridge and his car and was
crushed into o jelly, causing instant death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
For Divorce.

A suit for divorce was filed yesterday
afternoon by Mary Mattill against Henry
Mattill, in which the marriage of the
parties was set out as taking
place here July Z, 1880. Three children
were born to them. two of whom are living.
Mrs. Mattill charges that for more than
three years her husband has been a CON-
firmed and habitual drunkard, frequently
remaining intoxicated from one to two
weeks at a time. During the past five
years the defendant is alleged to have
treated his wife with the greatest cruelty
and abuse, his conduct being during the
past year SO outrageous as to interfere with
hc business OF dressmaking by which she
supports herself and children. She there
lore prays that she be granted a divorce
and that she may be allowed to retain the
CUSTODY and guardianship of the children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
WIFE DEAD, CHILDREN DYING.

Thomas Harper's Terrible Discovery
ON Returning From HIS Vacation.
Two weeks ago Thomas Harper of Es-
plen Borough. Pa, left his wife and two
children. aged four and two years, in their
comfortable home. to spend his vacation at
Mount Clemens Springs. His wife. intend
| ing to visit her mother in the West End.
Pittsburg, had notified her neighbors on
Thursday that she would leave early FRI
day morning.
Monday night Mr.. Harper returned home.
The house was found locked and Harper
| came to the West End, Pittsburg. His
wife had not visited her mothers home.
Surprising that she was at his fathers
Harper remained all hight Early yester-
day morning he visited his fathers house
ana was again disappointed. Becoming
alarmed. Harper returned to Esplen, and,
house.
Upon reaching the family sleeping room
Harper was mortified to discover lying upon
the bed the body of his wife. The eyes
were bullying from their sockets and the
face was distorted. as II she had died in
great pain. The bedding and her clothing
were saturated with blood, which had run
down upon the floor and had dried in 6
clotted mass.
Lying upon the bed with their faces
smeared with blood and almost in the arms
or the mother. her two children were sleep
ing. The father. at the terrible sight, al
most tainted. but picked the two children
from the bed He carried them to the house
of a neighbor.
The children were In a horrible state
They had been without food since Thurs
day, and were in q starving condition.
Their eyes were sunken and hollow, and
they were reduced 10 skeletons. In their
blood-clotted hair were thousands of YER
min that are found upon decomposed bod
les. s. n
A physician made an examination and
said their condition was very serious. He
feared that having been SO long in the
room with the body their blood had be-
come poisoned. Harper is overwhelmed
with grief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
THE IMPROVEMENT CONTINUES.
Mr. Vivian BarAetA IL Now Considere,
Fairly Uonvaleseent.

ME. Vivian BsrAeta II Now Considered
Fairly Uonvaleseent.
The improvement IN the condition of Mr..
Vivian Burnett. the son Of Dr. and Mrs, 8.
M. Burnett sin continues. and the young
man IL now considered fairly convalescent.
He has been suffering. not from typhus of
a malignant type. bot from typhoid. and.
while his LIE was seriously. endangered. at
one time. he is now considered on the road
to recovery. DR.. H Hawkes., who has
been In constant attendance at the bedside,
said this afternoon that. barring q relapse,
which Is. Of course. always to be feared In
q case of this sort, there was every reason
to feel hopeful DR.. O'Reiily. who has been
In consultation In the case. left for Gray
Gables last week. In attendance upon the
President. but Is expected to return In q
few days. Mrs. Burnett sailed from Eng
land last Wednesday. Immediately upon re-
ceipt of the cablegram announcing the ILL
ness of her son, and viii probably reach
this city this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following: James teyine and E. Gertrude
Vaughn; James Clark and Alice Ross;
Perlai w. Peters and Mary Alice Boswell;
John E. Sinclair and Mamie A. Griffin;
Harry w. Goodrich and Isabella Hopkins,
both of Fairfax, Va; Robert Lewis and
Mary DOMAIN, both of Brightwood, d. c.;
Alfred F. Jones and Geneva E. Lowndes;
Frank Tyler and Cora Bailey: Wesley
Robinson and Angle Murray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Cable Car Accident.

Last evening about 7:45 o'clock there was
an exciting scene at the corner of Penn.
sylvania avenue and Sd street northwest
when grip car 221 and Michael Mccormick
public vehicle collided. The driver of the
vehicle was thrown to the pavement and
the car dragged him q short distance
William Thorn. the gripman, acted
promptly In the matter and prevented
serious Injury to the driver. Mccormick
was taken to the Emergency Hospital
where wound on his head was dressed and
he was then sent to his home on street
The horses attached to the vehicle ran
away, but did no damage.