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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19

The Democratic primary, held in this
city yesterday, at which a full munioi-
pal ticket was nominated. was one of
the most exciting and closely con tes ted
evor held in Roanoke. The weather
could not have been moro favorable to
tho candidates and their lieutenants,
VINO we're on the scenes Of action early
in the day.
The voting began soon after tho polls
were opened and continued regularly
throughout the day. The city, especially
in the vicinity of the vo ting places,
presented an animated appearance, with
groups OF mon on every corner deep in
tho rnazes OF municipal politics, while
every tenn and carriage for hire In the
city were being driven RAPIDLY through
Tho streets, from ward to ward, carry.
ing candidates and their friends to th @
polls.
The team that attrac ted the most no.
tice had on each horse large canvass
bearing in cleaning red and black let
ters this legend: vote for j. 8. Groves
for mayor"
One noticeable fact was the absence
OF Intoxicated persons and the small
amount OF business done by the saloons
during tho day. This is attested by an
other noticeable fact that up to o'clock
in the evening not single arrest had
been made by the police force for any
cause.
Aside from the Excitement usually
brought about by a municipal election
either primary or q general election
tho city was remarkably quiet. and very
little business was transacted in the
stores and shops, tho mind OF the public
seeming TO center On the election. The
contagion spread even among Republi-
cans, who became almost as much in
terested in the con test as their political
opponents, recognizing the fact that
Democratic nomination in Roanoke la
almost equivalent to sn election.
One OF tho most striking, as we'll as
gratifying features OF the election is
tho remarkably large vote polled by
the unterrified Democracy of this city,
which forcibly refutes the assertions
that have been repeatedly made that
the Republican party had gained sscen.
dency in Roanoke It showed that the
aiheeents of the tried and time honored
principles OF Democracy, who have fol-
lowed the flag of their party through
prosperity as we'll as adversely, will
never let the old banner trail in the
dust.
hhOIHCi iaCV WHlCu duRurb Woll Tor
the future OF the Roanoke Democracy,
IL tho asserted fact that a considerable
nu N Der of citizens, who have hitherto
affiliated with the Republican party,
took an active part in the primaries.
thus showing that they will at least
operate with the Democratic party in
municipal affairs.
In the First Ward.
In the First ward tho votino ,pao
done In the old Peck store house on
Sniem avenue. The judges and clerks
of tbs election were: Capt j. T. Smoot,
A, Is Woodbridge and w. w. O'Brien
james ). Groves, candidate for mayor,
dep 'sited the tisss ballot and j o. Hobbs,
candidate for comm issi0ner OF revenue,
put in tho second. AT 10 O'Clock 275
votes had been cast and by . o'clock the
mum Der had reached 500
The Day In the Second Ward
The balloting in the Second ward was
done in the room in tho courthouse
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19
breck'nridge Preparing To Open. the Cam
paign in Big style.

LEXINGTON, Ky, April 1S.-A letter
was TT csivod yesterday from Colonel
Breckenridge by one of his friends here
asking the latter TO engage the Opera
House. saying no would be in the city t
noon, May 5, and would deliver his
opening speech hero. The entries to
tho Congressional race are now no
doubt all in, and Breckenridge, Ovens
and Settle will be the starters
Breckinridge's friends are coming to
his aid with cards in the papers. One
of the morning papers here contained
six cards FIR him and none against him.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19
MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
Stout, the Assassin OF Vest. Found Guilty
Life Sentence Recommended

BLUErIELD, w. Va, April 1s.-The
people OF Bluefield are very thankful
that tho law OF tho land does not leave
them to tho tender mercies OF MAYORS
who decide cases on general principles.
w. a. Stout, the policeman, who killed
jasper II. Vest, a special officer, on
March 20, was discharged on his pre-
liminary trial before tho mayor and n
Justice OF the peace on his own unsup-
ported testim ony Monday afternoon a
jury OF his peers brought in verdict
OF murder in the first degree, with the
recommendation tina. he be imprisoned
for life
craving situations. 1t il, all through, a
Some excitement was caused Saturday
evening by the report that ono Dave
Stanger had abducted young girl
named Clyde Farmer, II years old Tho
report WAS found to DO false but with
some foundation. Clyde Farmer, it
seems, had fallen in love with Stranger
who had been boarding with the family,
and left hero for Graham about S O'Clock
Saturday evening To join Stranger Her
brother end mother found out her plans,
went to Granam and brought the young
lady home about | o'clock at night be-.
fore she had seen her lover.
Bluetield now has a board Of trade
which meets on tho first and second
Tuesday Of each month. This will be
OF great advantage to tho city and all
business men should join
w. l.. Otoy, Of Bedford City, will COM
mence manufacturing cigars this week
BE sure and see Ms "Liying L2och" a. IN. <lcad.
tmy or Music tonight!
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19

DETROIT, Mich, April IS--Trouble
has been brewing between the water
board and the Polish laborers engaged
to lay the pipe extensions east OF the
water works near Connor's creek, four
miles from the city, over the question
OF wages, for some days. These men
were quarrelsome yesterday and re-
fused to work themselves or allow any
one else 20 do so, but no serious cute
break occurred.
At O'Clock this morning an angry
looking mob began to gather st the
scene. and when o'clock arrived more
than 500 men, carrying pickaxes and
spades, were patrolliug tho road.
-Four policemen were sworn in as
deputy sheriffs. and force of eighteen
men were put to work. Tho strikers
threatened to kill the first man who
dared attempt TO do any work, and when
one OF the men, more daring than his
fellow workmen, jumped into the ditch,
he was savagely assaulted.
The handful OF men were overpow-
cred and the strikers were left in DOS.
session for the time being. At 10
o'clock the mob further armed itself
with clubs and cudges. Sheriff Collins
was teephoned for and hurried to the
scene, taking with him half q dozen dep-
utles After conference with the wa.
ter boara about noon it WAS decided to
abandon the work for tho day and then
the clash came.
When Engineer Williams attempted
TO withdraw his men peacefully the
strikers became furious and made an
onslaught on one OF the mon. Sherif
Collins ordered the mob to disperse,
threatening 10 shoot if the order was not
obeyed Tho mob appeared maddoned,
however, and continued the attack.
Then the sheriff ordered his posse to
lire. lie suited the action to the word
ana hred three shots from his revolver
in rapid succession. This was the sig
nal for volley from tho deputies, who
emptied their revolvers at tho advancing
mob Two strikers wero shot dead and
at loast fifteen others are moro or less
dangerously wounded.
This bad demoralizing effect on the
mob and it fell back. Police head
quarters were notified and a large force
or policemen were hurried to the scene
ana all the ambulances in tho CITY, One
member OF the water works police was
seriously cut.
Tho two strikers killed and all the
wounded are Poles. The trouble Is not
yet over
This afternoon and evening deputy
sherffs secured the Polish quarters for
the rioters and by to-. night fifty OF the
lawbreakers had been gathered in. The
corridors OF the Jail cell block were
filled with them About o'clock q
group of Polanders gathered about the
jail ana made ugly demonstrations.
One of them was shot in the log by a
deputy sheriff and was carted off to q
hospital The crowd shout the jail,
mostly spectators, continued until mid
night The Polish quarters is ali ex-
cltement 10 night. A meeting was ar.
ranged In Polish hall for to night from
which i: WAS declared the Polanders
would march TO tho jail and wreck 1t,
but tho police were watchful and the
meeting did not materialize.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19
LIVELY TIMES AMONG THE COXEy
TIES.
Pizznro Smith and "Cheek Childs" De-
nounceu mh InpostOrs.

PizznTo Smith and "Cheek Chflds" De-
nounccd All Inpostors.
HANCOCK, Md, April 1s.-There was
a lively time after tho commonweal
reached Hancock. 1t was found that
Pizzaro Smith and "Cheek Childs," for
merly the advance agent OF the com
monweal, had reached Hancock together
yesterday, and, representing themselves
as authorized agents of CoXeys, had
raised considerable sum of money, how
much could not be learned, and had de-
camped for Williamsport, the next town
on the route.
Browne and Coxey at once issued a
manifesto TO Chas. Hubert, sheriff, and
monwealers as impostors, and asking
their arrest should they be found.
Childs, the advance agent, was q
young man of better appearance than
the average of the army, who had repro
sented the commonweal since the start
from Massilon, and had credentials
from CoXey, on which the money was
raised. He is said to BIO o nephew of
Ill. G Prick, OF Homestead, and has
bad record.
The com monweal float was not hospit.
ably received in Hancock In spite OF the
large GRO Nd that greeted 1T. The town
council refused to make any provision
for feeding the travellers and the men
had to take their supper on the boat
after which they spread through the
town, filling the saloons and drinking
freo.y, though whore the money came
from no one could tell.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19

WASHINGTON. April ia special
from Knoxville. Tom, says; An at
tempt was made last night to assassin-
ate Z. Anderson while no was lying
in bed a. his home near Rockford Two
shots were fred by some one who en-
tered the house through tho dining room
window One OF the bullets took effect
in Anderson's hip
The assassin followed up his attempt
at murder by setting fire 20 the two
large barns on the Anderson plantation,
DO h OF which were entirely consumed,
together with some live stock and pro-
visions. maa has been arrested for
the crime
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19
SENATORS DISCUSS Coxny.
The Coming of the Commonweal Creates
No Appreh OF Harm


WASHINGTON, April 1s The Senate
spent more than an hour in executive
session this afternoon but during that
time very little business WAS transac ted
and that too, was of the most routine
character. Not moro than ffteep SEN
ators were present, and in ono Of those
informal talks that an executive session
frequently developes, the subject Of
Coxey and the near approach OF his
commonweal army came up for discus
sion.
There Was no apprehension on the
part OF the Senators that any harm
would grow ont OF this assembling at
tho capitol, but there WAS disposition
to know what had been done by tho
committee on rules which has charge OF
the capitol building and grounds.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19
JONES, GOOCH AND CAMDEN,
Payne and Tillett, the Demo.
cratic Candidates Selected.

No Holdovers Among tie Justices OF the
Poace-Cn'ey and Mays the Choice of
tho Fourth Ward for Couucilmen.
J"ncs Wins In Al Canters Groves PolIin z
the Next Largest vote-Judge Gooci,
Beats Smith by Ten Notes.-The Tabu-
Iated Figures.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19
The American BELL Telephone CoIupanv
I20 MIX Street, Boz ton. Mnss

THIS company owns letters patent,
No. 463, 500, granted Emile Berlinger,
Novem Der II, 1891, for combined tele.
graph and telephone and controls
letters patent, No. 474,23 granted to
Thomas A. Edison May 3, 1892, 70. a
speaking telegraph, which paten ts
cover Fundamental inventions and en-
brace all forms OF nicroph one trans.
mittars and OF carbon telephones.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19
ROANOKE, VA. THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 49, 1884,

building formerly occupied by the clerk
of Council. The judges were George
Gravatt, Judge s. W. IIowerton and r.
w. Pinkard. Tho polls were opened q
few minutes late and tho voting was
slow throughout the day. AS in the
First ward, the vest pocket vote was
heavy, and 1t was very hard to form
correct estimate of tho standing of the
candidates throughout the day.
Voting Close In the Third Ward.
The Third ward sustained its we'll
earned reputation OF being the most
closely contested ward in the city, and
throughout tho day more people wore
gathered around the polls than at any
other ward.
The election WA hold at the eugine
house OF tho Friendship Fire Company,
and the judges were James Buchanan,
e. Il. Donnelly and A +. Malone. The
voting was steady all day, and at no
sime was there rush | l this ward as is
usually the case when the Machine
Shops and furnaces are working full
forces.
A Large Vote In tho Fourth
The vote in the Fourth ward was sur
prisingly large. and was closely con-
tested all day. There was no boom or
rush at any time, but the voting was
brlsk all day. The polls were kept at
the engine house Of the Junior Hose
Company, and the judges were, Q. T.
Read, Junius McGhee and S. r. Watts.
In the afternoon considerable excite
mens was caused by small fight be.
tween friend of Mr.. Payne and sup
porter OF Mr.. Turner The belligerent
parties were separated and no arves is
We're made.
In tho Fifth Ward
The election in the Fifth ward was
held at Pzrrick's shoe shop on Park
street, at which the judges were j. w.
Hogan. c. G. Riley and Thomas G..
ShumAte. In this ward the Democrat
excelled itself and by noon 800 votes
had been cast.
The stage FITTINGS and settings IAN "Tht Md
niyht darn" are marveis Of mschanism and
strikin0iy BEAUTIFUL
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19
ITIsA IN ADMINISTRATION MEASURE.
Representative Meyer Presents His Bill
with That Asserancs.

WASHINGTON, April lS.-Mr. BANDS
coinage committee met to day for the
first time since the silver seigniorage
struggle and were treated to genuine
surprise, preventative Meyer, of
LOUISIANA, was present to urge his bill
for coming tho seigniorage and for low
interest bonds and in so doing he stated
authoritatively that the measure had
the approval and was IN part suggested
by Secretary Carlisle and in the Judge
ment OF the Secretary would be signed
by the President.
10 this extent the bill vas regarded
as an administration ono and as salts.
iactorliy overcoming tho objections of
Cleveland's veto OF the Bland bill.
me measure was discussed, but no
conclusion was reached
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19
POLISH RIOTERS SHOT DOWN.
Trouble Between Detroit Labor
ers and the Authorities.

Men Refuse to Work or to Allow Others
to Do So-Those Who Started in Wore
Savageiy Assaulted, and the Strikers
Held Possession for Awhile-The As.
sault Continued When the Men Withs
drew, and the Sherin's Men Fired
Upon Them
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19
Hanged His Children and Himself.

PARKERsRURG, w. Va. April ls.-At
Yellow Creek, Calhoun county, on Sum
day evening, Mrs. Lloyd RadabauVh
found her husband and two children
hanging 10 a rafter in barn. The
children we're strangled before being
hung Radabaugh's face was covered
with tiny scratches, suppo ,ed to have
been caused by his baby's fighting for
life.
Radabaugh was wealthy farmer and
stood high in State politics. His motive
is mystery.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19
TUE WEATHER.

Forecast for Virginia: Possibly light
showers' bat fair during tho greater por-
tion OF the day, south winds, warmer ex-
cept In western portion.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19

CHATTANOOGA, April lS.-The meet.
ing OF the Southern Passenger Agents
Association, which has been in session
for two days at Lockout Mountain, ad :.
journed this afternoon to meet in At
lanta May /. The matter of stopover
privileges on summer tourists tickets
was deferred until the next meeting. 1t
was decided to place summer tourist
tickets on sale for the various resorts at
the same rates as last year.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19
Work ofnn AasnasIu

l(ew gooa seats !eft for " The Wd,jght Harm,
at tie Icadeny ic-aiyhf: %, IS and 80 cents,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19
Big Assignment In Kentucky.
Southern Pnsacnger Agenta Adiourn

"The 4iini0A Alarm" is interDreted by a cdpa-
Ole lot OC actors. ~ Mt AoddsnY to.ni1hE
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19
"MARK TWAIN" ASSIGNS.

The Firm of Charles L. Webster & Co,
With Which He l.. Connected, Makes n
Transfer.
New YORK, April IS Tho assign
ment of Samuel NJ. Clemens (''Mark
Twain') and his partner, Frederick j.
Hall. who compose the firm OF Charles
l.. Webster Sc Co, book sellers, at No
81 Fifth avenue, was filed in the county
clerks Office to-day just at the close OF
business.
The assignee is cambridge Colby, Of
No. 40 Wall street, with Steern and
Rushmore. attorneys. The assignment
was without preference and the deed
was signed by Mr.. Clemens in this city.
The assignment wa a complete sur
prise and is stated to be on account of
the failure Of the firm to obtain money
which they confidently expected to
get to meet obligations just N turing
The liabilities are said to be under
$500, 900.
Big Assignment. In Kentucky.
LOUISVILLE, KY, April NV. II.
Thomas IL Son, we'll known whiskey
dealers and distillefs, made an assign
ment to-day to the Louisville Trust
Company. Liabilities between $500, 900
and 100000, all of which is secured by
pledges OF whiskey CT stock. Assets
not stated.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19

The Kidnigtt .i!arm" at the icadsmy To-
night; %, IS aAld 30 cents: no higher.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19

"The Midnight Alarm" at "a. Acadtfny TO.
night; %, s5 and 80 cents; no higher.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19
In Favor OF the Repeal of the state Banl


WAsHlNGToN, April ls.-Mr Swan
son, OF Virginia, who has been making
poll of the Democrats Of the House
relative to bill repeating tho ton per
cent. tax, said to.daY that l2l Demo
Gratis favored unconditional repeal and
81 expressed themselves for repeal with
safe restrictions.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-19
WANTS THE OPERA HOUSE ENGAGED

BE sure and see no Airing C2ock" a, TIE .ica
tRly Of Music t0-hi1h!
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-13
PEsNsYLrANrA DEMOCRATS.

They Fill Two Vacancies on the State
Ticket and Pass Resolutions Strongly
Endorsing President Cleveland aud
Tariff Reform.
HARRIsBURG, Pa, Sept. 1.-THE
Democratic State convention recon-
vened here to-day to fill the vacancies
on the State ticket caused by the death
of Hannibal X. Sloan of Indiana county
and the withdrawal of ex-Judge Butcher
of Union, the nominees for Congress
men-at-large. In the absence of Attorney
General Hensel, permanent chairman of
the recent convention, who was detained
by an important court case, Benjamin +.
Myers of Harrisburg presided.
There was small representation of
delegates and the work of the conven-
ton was gone through without any un-
necessary delay. At the close of Mr..
Myers speech, which was an able de-
fence of the Democratic party and a
scathing arraignment of the Republican
tariff policy, the committee on resolu-
tions presented the following which was
unanimously adopted by the conven-
tion
ResOlvod. That this convention has heard
with profound grief of the death of Hon.
Representatiye.at-larg in Congress. He
was an estimable citizen. a brave soldier
in the army of the Union, a Senator
faithful to his constituents and to the
State, and Democrat devoted to the
principles of the party. His death Is a loss
to the Democracy of Pennsylvania and to
oil the people of the commonwealth.
Resotyed, That we reaiiirm the platform
and principles upon which the candidates
of the Democratic party were nominated
on June 9th, 1891. We indorse and APP.
prove the Democratic administrations of
President Cleveland and Governor Patti
son. We cordially commend the con-
sistent attitude of the President toward
tariff reform, administrative reform,
and d sound financial policy. We rejoice
that the repeal of the Mckinley
| tariff and the abolition of high protective
duties are being speedily followed by I'M
| proved business conditions and restored
public confidence, and that the steps
already taken toward lower customs duties
have resulted in. the revival of business,
| the restoration of manufacturing and the
stimulation of trade. We, therefore. con-
iidently appeal to the voters of Pennsyl-
| vania for their support of the candidates
| placed in nomination by this convention.
The nomination of candidates for
Congressman at-large being next in
order, w. II. Brady of Lycoming nomi-
mated Thomas Collins of Bellefonte
The nomination was seconded by John
Donohue of Philadelphia aud r. M.
Linton of Somerset.
Ex-Representative Cowan of West.
moreland named Henry Meyer of Ale
gheny. The nomination was seconded
by John Schwartz of Lehigh and John
Ward of Philadelphia.
Both were made the unanimous choice
of the convention.
There being no other business, Chair.
man Meyers adjourned the convention
sine die.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-13

Beef Cattle-Extra, ba5Ac.; good, 4ka4Ac.:
medium, 4a4l4c.; common, 3ba3Ac.; culls,
2,&eskc. sheep-Extra. sh a3kc.; good, sashc.;
medium, 2oa27{c.; common, 1a2k c.; lambs,
2hh4kc. Hogs, S4agc. Fat cows, 2ha3hc,
Thin cows. Si0a25. Mich cows, sa5aaa. Mich
calves, sNaGs Dressed Beeyes, 6h askc
BUFFALO. N. Y, Sept. Observation-Disclosures,
h.5S0 head: bulls, s.. 25a2.75: extra exports,
s3.25a3.50: good to choice, s5.25ah.5J; light and
medium, s3T5a4.l5; mixed cows and heifers.
common light to good, ssa3: stockers and feed
ers, sa.4Oa2.7b: fresh cows and springers, s2Oa
49, veas, sd.7ta6.o5. Hogs-Receipts,20 go, 100 head:
good Yorkers, s6.OSa6.25; grassers and Michi-
mediums and heavy, s6,40a6.5j; choice heavy,
SB,b5a6.O0: pigs, S5.I5a6: roughs, s5ab.60 Sheep
and lambs-ltecelpts, l9,400 head; extra lambs,
$l.4lad.5O; good, s3.75a4.25; common to fair, s3a
$50: culls, $iai.50; export wethers, $3.50: ex-
port owes. S3n2.5u.
EAST LIBERTY, PA, Sept 10.--Cattle--Re-
celpts fair; prime. s5a5.25; good, s4.a5a4 ~:
$40: fair light steers, s2.30a3. Hogs-Receipts
fair; phllndelphias sGiOa6.5O best Workers and
mixed, S. l5aG.25; common to fair Yorkers, S. 20
a6 sows, S5ah5U: stays and rough sows, f1a4.50-
Sheep, supply fair: extra, S3a32o: good, 81 10a
$40. fair, $l.a5a1. 60: common, 5Oc.nSl; year
ltngs, 81 .5Oa3: lambs. s2a35 veal calves, so.50a
9; heavy and thin calves, S2.50a3.5U.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, sept. 0.-Cattle-Receipts,
10000 head. Common to extra steers, s3a6.s5:
stOckers and feeders, ssa3.S0; cows and bulls,
Sl.aSa9.50; calves, $2.25a5.25. Hogs-Receipts,
$1,000 head, Heavy, s6aG.65; common TO choice
mixed, S5.75a6.5O; choice assorted, $6,30e6. 40:
pigs stai75, Sheep-Receipts, 5000 head. In
ferior 10 choice, sla340: lambs, sl,75a4.a5.
NEW York, Sept e.-Beeves-Receipts, 4,645
head: good to choice, s5a540: medium 10 fair,
Si.40A5; inferior and common, S3.50ai.35;
stays and oxen, sa5Oa5 %; COWS and bulls,
si.i0aa.7O. Calves : Receipts, 2Os8 head;
grassers and buttermilks, Csc lower; veals,
s4.50a7: grassers and buttermilks, SEA
2.65. sheep barely steady; lambs lower: sheep.
san3 50; lambs, So 50a4 20; extra, k4.875S. Hogs
Receipts, 1885 head; slow at s6a6.s0.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Sept. l0.-Swino--Fair sup
ply and moderate demand. Quotations, f650a
$50 per 100 pounds gross. Receipts, l0,70s
head,