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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02
His First and Last Complaint.

From the Locomotive Engineer
Il remember" said well-known engin-
eer thoughtfuily, when / first went running
on the Lackawanna railroad. ] was stuck
on my job, loved my engine, and was twice
as jealous of her as / am of my wife We
had trainmaster that got a notion that We
were pulling trains far too light. and he
commenced putting on cars. After a hard
trip-doubiing, running for water and the
LIKE went to see the president of the
road.
Mr. President said /, I've come to see
you about these heavy trains. They are
just pulling the stuffng right out of my en-
gine ] can't take care of her this way.
I've got the best engine On the road, and
don't propose to see her overloaded and
abused without a kick
I'm tell YOU said he. the best way to
fix that-lemme see, what engine is yours
The Anthracite? Oh, yes. Well, as l was
saying, the company want a few engines;
suppose'n you sell her to the road; they'd
just as lief pull all the cars with her as not.
How much do you want for herr"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02

6sssa6,; steamer No. 2 red. 60la6o1k; MILL
ing wheat by sample. 65-receipts. 61.;s9s
bushels; stock. l.357. 39a bushels; sales. 1s3.
w bushels. Corn easy-unixed. spot. so'sa
soA, January 40hai0lz; February. +VS4a41 I:
May, a2>ta43; steamer mixed, 3sSa asked;
southern corn by sample, 3Tiza4l; do. on
grade. Sslea4ih. Oats easier-No. white
western. S4tS; No. 2 mixed western. 33as31f
receipts, 1000 bushels: stock. l3l.652
bushels Rye dull-No. 2. 4s-receipts. 100
bushels; stock. 6l.00s bushels. Hay dull
good to choice timothy. sl5aSi5.5o Grain
Ireignts nrin, unchanged Cotton firm
middhng, al. Provisions quiet-mess pork.
Sl3.5o; bulk meats loose shoulders 7lS: long
clear, 81; clear rib sides NJ: sugar-pIcixled
shoulders, IA; sugar-cured smoked shout
ders, 3; hams. l1a12; lard, refined. elb But
t Ter Su,et-eresmery, fancy. 2sa2e: do. fair
fancy 2la22 good to choice. Isala; rolls
me; 2"a2l; DO. fair TO good. Ieais: store
packed. 1aal6. Eggs quiet-ooa23. Coffee
steady-No. Z. 1s5z. Sugar steady-srrnu-
lated; Az; Copper and whisky unchanged.
BALTlMOE. Jan. baltimore and Ohio
stock, IS bid; Consolidated Gas bonds. ll2a
Ii2ia: do. stock. 54a54s..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02
THE LETTER CARRIERS.
A Bill to Give Them n Fixed Tenure of
Office.

Henry POWER, Chairman OF the legisia-
tive committee of the National Association
OF Letter Carriers. Is in Washington IN the
interests OF the association. The committee
has prepared an argument, which Mr.. Pow
Or will present to Postmaster General Eis-
sell in support Of the bill to establish 4 ten
ure of office for letter carriers. The bill Sc
cures to them a tenure of office during good
behavior. and prohibits the removal OF car
riers only for misconduct or ineficiency.
Removals shall be made only after a hear
ing of the charges by a local board, and a
yeview Of the findings Of the local board in
the Post Office Department under the direct
control of the Postmaster General The
committee argue that this scheme presents
no radical departure In legislation, but is an
extension of the civil service policy alic1 iy
begun by Congress and approved by SIC
cessive Presidents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02
"PLUNGER" WALTON ASSIGNS.
Failure Of the Man Who Made a For
Fortune I'm Betting.

NAuFe OF tne NAN VINO Made n For
Fortune I'm Betting.
NEW YORK. Jan. 2.-Francis p Walton,
more Familiarity known as "Plunger" Wall
ton, made an assignment today Mr.. Wal
ton was proprietor of the Grand Hotel at
1874 Broadway. The assignee selected was
Charles L. Walton, brother of the plum
GER
The list Of preferences is a long one 1t
includes prominent business houses in this
city. contractors who are located here and
also prominent business men of Philadel-
phia-
The amount of liabilities and assets are
not yet known.
His failure Is due probably to the general
lack of business, which has affected hotels
as well as other lines of business.
Mr.. Walton. years ago, was recorder of
deeds in Philadelphia, afterward managed
the Globe Hotel there, came to New York
in 1877 and leased the st. James Hotel.
which he ran until 1888. He then tried his
skill at keeping the streets of this city clean
under a contract with the city government,
but soon gave it up.
The assets consist of the furniture and
fixtures of the hotel and the Stockton House
at Cape May. Attorneys could not state
what the liabilities were, but they are
thought to exceed 100000 outside of mort
cages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02
STAR READERS AND THE POOR.

Let All Subscribe Something, No Mat
ter How Little.
Subscribers of The Star who desire to
take part in the general movement to re-
iieve destitution in the city can send their
contributions to, the general committee
through the collectors of The Star when
they call to make their monthly collections.
1t Is desired that all who can shall make a
contribution every month for three months
Let every one give something If it is only
a dime. The contribution should be placed
in an envelope with the accompanying
coupon. properly filled. and handed to The
stars collector.
Those who desire to do so may send the
envelopes directly to The Star office instead
OF waiting for the collector.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02
THE BALANCE SHEET,
What Ii shows for the First Half Of
the Fiscal Year.

The official statement Of the receipts and
expenditures of the United States for the
first half of the fiscal year ended Deem
Der 81 was issued at the Treasury Depart
ment today. 1t corresponds substantially
with the unofficial figures sent Saturday,
but deposits of the National Bank fund of
S.OS1,910. which was included in the treas
ury receipts, is omitted in the official state
ment.
This omission, which Is carried under a
different head. makes the net expenditures
OF the government for the past six months
exceed the receipts by $3S00o,OO0 or at the
rate OF more than S6.0OOOOO a month AS
compared with the corresponding six months
OF 1892. the receipts are SAB less and the
expenditures $l.OOO,OO less. The statement
shows falling OFF of 100000 on account
or pensions as compared with the corres-
ponding six months Of 1892 and a decline of
$SO,UO.OOO in customs receipts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02
Todny,s Cabinet Meeting

The first cabinet meeting of 1894 was held
ut the White House today. with a full at
tendance of members. The session was
shorter than usual. The Postmaster Cen
eral, the Secretary of War and the Attor-
ney General remained after the adjourn
ment, as they had some special business
with the President not of sufficient i'm
pcrtance to call for cabinet consideration
The principal questions now before the
President relate to the national finances
and the future policy toward Hawaii and
Brazil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Jan. 2.-The FIRST
serious accident during the construction OF
the new system of sewers in this city &C.
CURED yesterday afternoon. and resulted in
the death of two men. Richard Sippie and
George Henry, eolored, We're buried under
meath the immense mass OF dirt. and when
the rescuers reached them early this morn
ing both were dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02
Pr0teAtants and Prohibition Won

NEW YORK, Jan. IA special from Nj
agara Falls, N. ", says: Yesterday was
election day in Ontario. Canada.
For the past six months a warfare has
been carried on between the ProteStants
and the Catholics, and the result is that the
p. P. A. men have been elected in all the
large places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02
Harmony Circle.

The Harmony Circle entered upon another
year of it's prosperous career by we'll
managed hop and banquet at Carroll Hall
last night. About one hundred couples were
in attendance. The committee of arrange
ments, consisting of Messrs. James Rosen-
thai. 1. Fleischman, G. Strasburger and 5.
Friedlander, acted also as floor managers.
Goodman's orchestra provided an excellent
dancing program, and Mr.. F. Freund fur
nished the bounteously laden tables with a
choice repaSt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02
Bnftfmore Martxet.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 2.-Flour duii-west-
ern superfine. 1.S5a215; do. extra, 2.25a2. %;
western family, 2.9Oa3.25: winter wheat
patent, 3.4oa3.65; spring wheat patent. 390a
4.25; spring wheat straight, 3.50a3. 75-re-
ceipts, 11,696 barrels: shipments. l3, 4aS bar
rels: sales. 800 barrels. Wheat weak-No.
red, spot, 637sa64; January, 637sa6i; May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02
Her VIII Filed.

The will of the late Elizabeth Miiiigan
Gulck, filed today, leaves her estate to her
sister, nephew, and other relatives and
friends. and $500 to the Washington Aux
Hilary Of the American McAll Association.
The personal estate is valued at $S5U00.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02
CaNenf Filed.

Rhoda Hall. has by f. VI. Hewlett. filed
. caveat against the probate of the will
OF the late Fannie Jackson. her aunt. al
ieging that it was procured by undue IN
nuence. &C. exercised by Dr. j. h Wilder
aud Rev. A. 5. Thomas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02
CAPITOL Amendments.

Col Bright. the sergeant-at-ar,ns of the
Senate. has made the following appoint
ments: Elwood s. PETER of Kansas. folder;
Frederick Puhler of Wisconsin, messenger:
Morton s. Railey of Kentucky folder, and
Harry l. Hart. laborer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02
Logan Carlisle Recovered,

Mr.. Logan Carlisle. chief clerk Of the
Treasury Department, after an absence OF
two months from illness, returned today to
his desk. He has completely recovered his
health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02

DOMAIN. the man who wrote the threat
ening letters to Vice President Stevenson
Secretary Carlisle Senators Sherman. Mills
and others. will go before the grand jury to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02
A'DEMoCRATIC CAUCUS.
To Discuss the Tariff and Other Matt
ters of House Rustness

ters of House business.
The democratic caucus, at which the
tariff and other matters of business of the
House will be discussed, will be held some
evening this week. SO says Representative
Holman, the chairman of the democratic
caucus. The day on which the caucus
Will be held has not yet been decided on,
and will depend upon the members Of the
House interested in the matter. AS soon
as they agree on a date the chairman OF the
caucus will issue the call.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02
Treasury Balance.

The net balance In the treasury today. as
shown by the public debt statement issued
this afternoon. is SO, 375,555
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02

Caroline lie Roy Bonaparte by Mr.. s. Mad
dox. today filed bill in equity against L.
+. Bonaparte. for appointment as trustee
under the will of Jerome ". Bonaparte and
that her duties be defined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02
To Inquire Into Their snnit,

Petitions for writs de lunatico inquirendo
were filed today in the cases OF the follow
ing alleged lunatics: James Morris kirk
w. y. Hopkins and Rachael Jones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02

An elephant broke loose in the streets of
New Orleans Sunday, and created con-
siderable damage before he was caught
Rev. DR.. Tyrell of st. Louis is Leading a
crusade against the dens and dives of that
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02

The following were the readings of the Their
mometer at the weather bureau today: a. M,
"a: 2 p m. 43; maximum. As; minimum, "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening. the highest and
the lowest and the closing prices OF the New York
Mccartney. members New York stock exchange
Correspondents Aiessrs. Moore & Schley, No. 50
Broadwuv. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-02
DEATH OF MISS SMITH.

FOR THE RELIEF OF THE pooR.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-07-28

Paso Robes (Cal.) IndespeEdent. Ii
Austria you can ride q Gictunce of 1906
miles across the country for S6.;O, first
class, too, while wUrkingmen can ride six
miles for two cents. twelve miles for cents
thirty miles for ten cents.
IN Hungary, where the roads are also
owned by the state, you can ride six
miles for one cont, and since the govern
lnent bought the roads wages ilass
doubled. Belgium tells the same story
Fares and frights hayo been cut down one
half and WAGES doubled.
In Germany you can ride four miles for
one cent on the government railroad. Yet
wages are 123 per cent. higher than they
were when the private corporations owned
them, and during the last ten years the
nnt profits have increased II per cent.
III Victoria, where the government owns
the railroads, fares are not half as high Us
in thls country. and the net income is suf
iicient to pay all federal taxes.
The Prussian government has operated
railroads SO successfully that a surplus of
&1.UO0,000 has accumulated, and il is now
proposed to reduce fares still lower.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-07-28
Cattle ,Cl:icves Eagsea.

Sheriff Heath returned from Mlnot, Sun
day the 22nd inst. bringing over tho Grst
news of the capture of the thieves who
run off the Saby cattle herd. The Sheriff
took lock at the prisoners when they
were brought i'll, and pronounces them Il
pair of ''hard looking citizens" They
are at present lodged i'll the Minot Jail,
where they will await the disposition of
court. From what he understands, the
Sheriff thinks they will be brought over
into Mclean County for trial, and as
court was left open by the Judge at the
May term, their trial may be arranged. to
oome off at any time. The Sheriff is now
awaiting instructions frcm the ATTORNEY
General. The following concerning the
capture OF the thieves, we take from the
Minot Journal of July Goth:
"Ten days ago Two strangers arrived IN
Minot with a herd of 21 cattle. Thev
gave their names as Messrs Brown and
Moore. and offered the cattle for sale.~-
Effr Bros, after Questioning the men. pur-
chased the stock for 1927. The strangers
at once commenced 70 'blOw'' the pro-
ceeds, and dropped over $500 in Il poker
game. 1t is reported that another hun
dred OF so was spent in other ways, part
OF it going to .Iniqulty Hollow" The
young fellows suddenly disappeared and
Simultaneous with their Departure 6. l..
l.pbinson, Of Coal Ha,bor. appenred on
tho little scene and claimed the property.
Sheriff Siebsr and Peter Ehr started IN
pursuit at once. They followed the n N
to Portal. ard Sheriff isieber proceeded on
the trail with trusted deputy. Nh Ehr
returned and then started on the train
once more. Last Wednesday morning
the Sheriff espied his victims, and Lefore
they knew anything were covered by the
trusty rifles of the Sheriff and his deputy.
The prisoners are now lodged in the coun
ty jail, and will probably spend few
years in. the State bastile. Sheriff Sieber
and Peter Ehr seldom fail to get their
men. About $50 was reco7ered.''
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-07-28

y Washington dispatch of July 25th
says Senator Powers has introduced Il bill
appropriating $3c5. 900 to be distributed
among Western states for the redemption
of arid lands by irrigation. The surveys
i'll North Dakota under this bill will be de-
voted to the basin living between Graft IN
and Devils Lake on the north and Edgelv
and Nahpcton on the SOUTH with a view
to sinking artesian wells. The survey on
the Missouri slope will be Sayoted to irri-
CATION by surface bitches. In South Da-
kota SURVEYS viii! be made with Wow to
the construction of reservoirs by the
building Of dams at the mouths of rivers
for storage of supe.iuous waters.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-07-28

In recent interview i'll New York,
Gen. Coxey. the hopeful leader OF the
comno -iwcalers said: Il have been
through the Northwest, and there is no
use talking, the Populist will win the
West and Northwest next November
Minnesota is rs good as carried, and the
strike assures us Illinois. This labor
trouble on top of industrial depression
was all there was needed for our Success :
How about yonr army of the common
veal, general? Has that collapsed:" was
asked by the interviewer.
son, uo:" replied the geuerel. ''only the
o.her day $50 men crossed from Duluth to
Buffalo bound for Washington under Gen.
jehres.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-07-28
Eprcp.;c Infancy of Great Men.

Sir Andrew Clark is quoted as say
ing at q meeting recently held in Lon
don to promote the founding of a
colony for epileptics: cit was Il singn-
lar fact, and has been proved by
specialists, that IL large proportion of
our great men, from Newton to
Charles Darwin, were sic,>ly in their
infancy-in fact, they had been epilep-
tics-and yet when they had attained
to manhood they were capable of great
things"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-07-28
A Narrow I.scapc.

A farmer in Camden county, last
week. fell asleep under a tree. While
slumbering, with his head against the
tree his dog got after "a large gray
squirrel which, in it's haste to reach a
place of safety, jumped i'll The farm
er's mouth, taking it for u k ~ hole.
The farmer, not being used 70 raw
game, disgorged the squirrel with an
effort, and it is said has not fully re-
covered yet.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-07-28
Office.

! SEALED BIDS Will he received by the
undersigned clerk OF Washburn school
district. up to O'Clock. p. m, Monday.
9Th day OF August, s9i, for painting the
Nashbu.n school house. Work to be
irst class and to be completed before Sep
timber 1st, 1897. I :,int to be VIII ite lead.
il boiiel linseed OIL f Or body and red ocl,re
at.d liisced Oil 10: roof and to be two
coats. The borad reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
EMMA HAUGEEEoG. Clerk.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-07-28
NOTICE: TO soaooA c.E1,xs.

Those clerks who hrs not Informed this
office. if ths school IL sasurers elected last
sa}.l ,as ,nalifed, arc hereby requested to
certify to this Office at once, the name o
treasurer. and the am ount of bonds given
The school Troasur RS cannot receive
money due your schnu! district unless this
is on file in this Office
LEoNA,1D NJ. WAL1IN
Co. Superintendent.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-07-28
Local News
A welcome shower Thursday evening.

A welcome shower Thursday evening.
j. D. Carlson. of Weller. was doing bug
mess at the county scat Saturday H.
Miss HuIdnh Obcrg, of Painted W9pds
creek, was visiting in Washburn. WedNs
day.
Nelson & Wahl. have sold several new
mowers and binders. Lately, notwithstind-
ing the short crop prospects.
AL Stimson handles the ribbons and
looks after business for the Washburn g.
Fort Berthod stage line, these days.
Farmers over the county have COM
menced to harvest their crop of grain
The straw is light and the yield will be
in proportion.
Billie Allen, who has been assisting some
weeks, mechanically. Oh this paper lays
down the stick in exchange for the pitch
fork, this week.
Tuesday and Wednesday were two of
the hottest days this season, the thermom
etor registering as high as 113 Ill the
shade.
Miss F. NJ. C!ason, who has been connect
ed with Rev. Halls Fort Ber:hold Indian
Mission, for some time. takes vacation.
and will rest few weeks at hcn h3,ne
near Weller.
James Staley, OF Fort Stevenson, ayI|
companied by Miss Bessie Simsop,/f
Bismarck. came up from the capital kity,
and registered at the Merchants. Thurs
day.
Audito, and Mrs. CasscIman returned
home Sunday evening: the Auditor fp6m
business trip to the Twin cities, any Mrs.
Casselman and children from weeks
visit to the home of her parents at Coal
Harbor.
Born, July 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Berquist, of Ingersoll, a son. On July 8.
a young son appeared at the home ~ Mr..
and Mrs G. L, Granstr0m. of Nettle Greek
Mothers and babes doing we'll.
Professor Wheaton, of tho Bismarck
school died at the Ashbury hospital. Mou-
day. The circumstances that brought on
his death are sad to contemplate. HeWas
a good teacher and q we'll educated Hne,
Joseph Katz, of Painted Woods creek. j
returned from a trip to Bismarck. aV S
week. In response to some authprfy \
from our County Commissioners,//hIr. S
Katz interviewed Fred Merry, whN said {
he would not return to Mclean County. /
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-07-28
NOTICE.

Came to my promises last autumn, one
small pony mare about I3 or II years
old said pony has Il white face and Is
branded on left shoulder one feint capital
letter Il. Or +. with perio'i mark, and un-
derneath this brand another more dis
tinct JB brand. connected. The owner
will please come, pay charges and take
the animal away.
S. o. SADY.Wa ;h5urn, \. ..
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-07-28
shamrakh and Shamrock.

Those who believe that one. of the
lost tribes OF Israel settled in Ireland
lay stress On the fast that 'shnmralsh"
is the Arabic word for trefoil, which,
under the name of shamrock, has been
made tho national bloom of Ireland.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-07-28

Carpenters have been busy all week
building an addition to Treasurer Nauee
berg'S barn. notwithstanding the dull
times. there has keen considerable i'm
provements going on in our thrifty burg
so far tits season: "nsoas which the re
building of the Baker warehouse, the con
struction of new &7o0 residence in south
Waehhu:n for Postmaster Wallin. and suJ-
stantial improvements around the resi-
dences Of Andrew Peterson and ,yudgc
Renartl.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-07-28
TAKEN UP

TAKEN UP by the subscriber, July 10.
1884, one pair of bay ponies, both
with reached mains: one branded with II
on right shoulder and 90 on right hip: the
other branded q on right shoulder :. "a
on left Shoulder. JOHN MERRY,
Turtle LAX e. II. D
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-07-28

Charley Hoover has finished wircing in
al enclosure of about 24O acres. near the
mouth of Buffalo Paunch creek, about
three miles above town. For shelter and
feed in all weather and in ali seasons this
enclosed tract is hard to better in Mclean
County.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-07-28

Col. w. Z. Low, of Lake View ranch.
returned to Washburn. on his way from
a business trip to the capitol city Sunday
evtn'rg. Mr. Low is how in the midst of
his hay harvest with no scarcity of good
grass to cut in his favored section
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-07-28

Anton Carlson. so long connected with
the Bismarck e. Washburn stage line, takes
like position with Mr.. Kupitz on the
Bismarck, Winona g. Standing Rock stage
line. People along that route will find in
Mr.. Carlson, an accommodating, careful
and thoroughly Trustworthy young man
to do business with.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-07-28

Joseph Hilenger came down from, his
Hancock home Monday, and returned to
back the same day. Mr.. Hilenger
makes complaint that his LEADER does
not come regular. Sometimes for weeks
at a time he receives none while at an
other the back numbers all come at once.
We can assure Mr.. Hilenger his paper Is
sent regularly each issue in the Hancock
package.