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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20
YOUNG BUSINESS MAN DEAD.

Theodore Harman. JsniOr Member Of
the Firm of j. q j. N. HsrmAp, Died
Early This Afternoon.
Theodore Hart. an. 20 years old. died
this afternoon at his rooms In the Clay
ton House. where he has been very Ill
for three weeks with a malsdy
resembling typhoid pneumonia. His
death was looked for last night, so dis
couraging was bis condition but he
seemed TO grow temporarily stronger aud
his friends took courage and did every.
thing to prolong life.
Mr.. Hartman was unmarried and the
junior member Of the firm OF ] and
J. N. Hartman He WAS a son Of the late
Joseph N Harman, being ons Of four sons
Theodore Joseph NJ, Jr, X bert, and
Eugene The three last named are also
well-known WiminKtoHlans.
Mr. Harmsn WAS member OF st.
Johns Commandsry OF Knights Templar
Temple Lodge. A r. A NJ and other
prominent organizations He was a
successful young business man and had
hosts Of friends In the busi ess and social
worlds
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20
All HANDS POTNrING

To the great manufacturers sale of mems
boys and children's clothing, now going on at
No. rs Market street Those who have not as
yet visited this great sale of fine clothing had
better do so at once, while the stock is yet
complete. Remember, we stay for only short
time. Therefore come at once and get a fine
spring suit at one third the price that you
would 81 other stores. Prices lower than ever
Mems Elegant, SpriDV OVerc0ats at "a 30.
Mems Business Suits $3.50; worth SO. Mems
suits 81 81; worth Sl2. Mems Elegant Clay
Worsted Suits at $780, worth $50. Mems Ele-
giant Black and Blue Cheviot Suits at 81 y
worth Sl3.Men's Cashmere sui s at SEQ; worth
$3.50 Boys Elegant Suits at 69c. and 81 20,
worth $3.50. Boys SHIFTS at 81 SO, S2.OO, S2.4S,
worth from So rs to 81. co., Thousands of Mems
Heavy Working Pants at Soc. Elegant CASH
mere Pants at soc worth $3.50. Fine Dress rants
81 50, worth 81. Fine Dress Pants, 81, worth
S. Jhildren's Jersey and Velvet Suits az less
tnan cost of the goods. Spring OvercOats At
your own price. Fine Serge suits at $40,
worth Sl4. Elegant Imported Serge suits at
$40 worth sic. l,5O0 Children's Wash Suits
at &C. Thousands of other bargains. Don't
buy a dollars worth of clothing "anvwhere'
but me here first and convince yourself that
what Is here ADVERTISED are facts beyond ais
pute. Thousands of Children'e Knee Pants at
l3c. per pair. Lots of Coats and Vests and odd
Vests at mere tribe, and many other I'M
mense bargains. Come and see them. Costs
nothing to insrect Be very careful and
make no mistake Look for No. 22s Mar
ket street. and be sure you are IN tne
right place. Bear in mind there are no brancl
stores connected with this wonderful sale o.
high-class clothing. A chance for tuch Wnn n
derful Bargains occur only once IN lie
time o { 22S Market street. W1lmington, Dei'
Car fare allowed TO all persons living outs'ue
the city. During this great sale OF clotnink ~
retail the store will remain open from SIN me
morning until 10 at night. Saturday unLli II
O'Clock. midnight. All goods sold al urlv'ttei
no auction. See that you get In INC right store
Grand Army suits, with Two sets OF buttons
So. 50 and IS 30.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20

The city directory war has been car
ried into the United States Circuit Court
This morning George n. Bates,
representing Mary A. Costa,
appeared before Judge Wales
aud applied for an injunction re.
straining Homer Barry from continuing
the publication and sale OF
Barry's Wilmington directory and also
requiring him TO make an accounting
for damages done and sales already made.
Mrs Costa claims that the,new book i san
infringement of her copyright The
rule was made returnable on May q at
10 o'cloek
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20
THE MY. STOCK MARKET
T. D. Hooper & Co.'s Dispatch
BY Private Wires.
THE LATEST WALL STREET NEWS

Slight Decline in the Granger stocks-Un-
oonAtltutionaiity Of the Income Taxa
Million in Gold Brought In.
pecial Dispatch Evening Journal.
New York, May 20 IS p M Trad
ing In stocks displayed oonsid-rable hest
tancS to day and operators who were
long Of the Changers we're nervous over
the reports of serious damage to the
wheat crop.
Some consolation was derived from the
official statement that no injury had
been done in the corn belt by the killing
frosts and so Northwest, Rock Island and
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy showed
resistance to besrish attacks, but fnally
rsctded in sympathy with the decline In
St. Paul, which was sold down by the
Rockefeller brokers.
The decision OF the United States
Supreme Court against the constitution
ality OF the income tax Induced realization
all along the line and some stop orders
we're caught in the low priced .speciAlties,
notably Reading Texas Pacific and Wa
bash preferred
The Indnstrials were fairly steady and
sugar was bought on scale down by
controlling interests
Shrewd obrervers Of the situation think
the buying power In sugar certificates is
gradually becoming exhausted and that
the upward movement has been over
done, the public having less interest In
the stock than whom 1t waf selling fifteen
points lower.
This Writors Of privileges for the 6rst
time in many days refused TO Issue
any, and this was considered signlfi
cant.
The failure Of Stevei g. Co, cotton
brokers, was announced.
The new move Of the Greenhut
party to have the $4,000, 00C
mortgage held by the Central Trust
Company foreelosed was a depressing
factor. It is confidently believed. no wever
that the trusts can compromise with
Messrs Greenhat & Morris at 90 per cent.
on the dollar ON tine bonds they hold
the same as 1t has done with Mr.
Frelburg.
The steamship Etruria brought 81.
600 Oc0 god bars for the syndIeat,
account.
Negotiations are pending to sell 90, 00C
shares Of Tennessee, Coal and Iron at 81
to London syndicate and list thu
stock on the London stock exchange.
Northern Pacific preferred declined oil
the prospect OF heavy assessment.
Long sterling a shade higher.
Money plentiful at from TO II pc
cent.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20
LOOKING BACKWARD FIFTY YEARS.

Enthusiastic Methodist People Csle-
brating the semi-CentennIaI OF 81.
Paurs M. ". Ohurch-Dr. Caldwell'a
Sermon.
DIR, J Il. Caldwell preached Hast even
ing at the opening OF the semi oenten-
nial services in st. PAul's NJ e Church.
DR.. Caldwell is a former pastor and he
was greeted by a large congregation.
His sermon was an able one from the
text: But the word Of the Lord en-.
dureth forever"
During the semi centennial there will
be two all day services-on Thursday
and Sunday. The former days servioee
will begin at 10 o'clock Thursday morn
ing with service of song led by Noble
f. Hadley.
Tonight, Presiding Elder Barrett,
smother former pastor, will conduct a
union lovefeast, and to morrow night
there will be addresses by Rsv I. r.
Terry, the paster, DR.. W. P. Davis OF
Millyille, N j.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS.


1t is said that Of 1913 members of the
ninety are men.
Says the Georgetown Republican: We
call the attention OF our city fathers and
our town bailiff to the fact that the
powery is becoming nearly as great 8
nuisance as ia the past The lounging,
standing IN the way, boisterous, bad
conduct and profanity Is almost unbear
able II this matter does not rec ave
immediate attention we will have some
thing to say about 1t In the near future
George L. Lewis. colorsd, Of Newport,
Thursday of lockjsw caused by pistol
wound.
The commencement weak of Confer
ence Academy at Dover will begin on
June 0.
BY the will Of Mrs T.. A. Torbart,
who died At Milford recently, John
Curry, an aged colored servant. receives
$500 and is also TO be furnished with
employment during his lifetime.
Port Deposit and Elkton have we'll In
structed whist clubs
Mlllsboro is soon to have new NJ. e.
Church.
weekly paper is TO be started In
Townsend with William P. Wilson as
editor.
Sand Hill camp meeting will begin
either July ~ or August 3. u will be Ia
charge Of Rev, w r McFarlHne.
The late essl winds have completely
destroyed the cherry crop around
RehobOth and peaches and other small
fruits we're also considerably damaged
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20
The Happiness IN store.

MILFORD Del, May 30 Acting
Governor Watson has announced his
intention of appointing ex State Senator
Charles J. Harrington, OF Pennington, to
the Office OF register OF Wills Of Kent
county, to succeed H. T. Cooper, whoss
term expires on April 3. 1895. He has
also stated that he will appoint sx-
Secretary of State William F. CAusey, Of
this town, to the Office Of register OF Wills
for Sussex county. to succeed Register
Charles G stockley, whose term expires
on July 81. 1896 The acting governor
makes this early announcement OF his
intentions, in order to save others who
might be applicants for these two Offices
from entertaining false hopes and m ak
ing fruitless Efforts
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20
highest OF all in Leavening PowerLates U s COVE Reln,
R4l>'a'I. RRsklRs
ARS0LUTEEN PURE

morning on "a Corrupt Tree Cannot
Bring Forth Good Frnit," declaring that
10 Christian man should identify himself
in a campaign with either the Democratic
or Republican parties In theic present
sinful and corrupt condition.
Miss Clara Ferguson. Of Wilmington,
Ia the guest OF Miss Anna Stewart.
Miss Addie Hszzsrd. Of Middletown, 10
the guest of Miss Lucille Msriindale
Miss Estells DeakYne visited friends
az Fieldsboro yesterday.
TX Levy Oourtman Robert Sutton has
decided not to be a candidate for city
tax collector
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20

The annual meeting of the stockholders
OF the Equitable Guarantee aud Trust
Company was held this morning. John
X. Bradford was elected chairman Ohio
Rowland, secretary, and William M.
Oanby and Charles M, Curtis,
judges. The number of votes
cast WAS 2 .494. All the old board OF
directors were e-elected, with the ex
ception OF Joseph w Bush, who re signed
some time ago. franklin Taylor was
elected to succeed him. The directors
will meet on Friday and organizs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20
Had whssIs in MS Head.

John Boulden. OF this city, was ar
raigned before Magistrate DAILY this
morning charged with stealing a
bievcle from Harry c. Clark, OF Delaware
Olty. early In April. He was arrested by
Oai,er Evans on ISaturdsy. He did
not plead guilty, but upon the
return Of the wheel by George q Hsri-
tage, to whom Bou den had sold II, CLARK
dropped the prosecution Bouden mads
arrangements whereby Heritage will be
reimbur ed. and that 90 fixed matters
that he VAS discharged
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20

In Municipal Court on Saturday even
ing only three victims Of John Barleycorn
were arraigned They were George
jackson, Frank Hayden and Robert r.
Mcbride, each of whom was fined 81 aud
COSTS
Yesterday morning Ezekiel Hail.
colored, was faed 50 aud costs for being
drunk and disorderly at Eighth and
TRtnsll streets Dompson Welsh was
fined SO and costs for disorderly conduct
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20

ALBANY. May 20 District Attorney
Burlingamo has prepared his case and will
move the trial Of Assemblyman Eugene
Nacheron for bribery before the circuit
court at the term beginning on Juno 2.
He says he will oppose any attempt Of
counsel to put the matter over until the
next term, as the charges are specific and
plenty Of time has elapsed since the in
dlctment was found to prepare defense.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20

]. h. Cobb. publisher OF the Mirror,
Brocton, N Y says The Mirror has been
advertisements Of Chamber
lRin's Remedies. The writer was suffering
from bowel trouble and resorted 20 an old
remedy which did not prove eiiicAcious,
he trleo Ohambsrlsin's Collie, Cholera
and Dlarrhoea Remedy and two doses did
the business, checking it completely. For
sale by z. James Belt, 9th and Market.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20

Chancellor Wulcott came to Whining
ton this morning 20 cit In the Orphans
Court. Finding that there was nothing
to come before him he adjourned
the court ana went to Dover
He intended to inspect Silverbrook, but
the day did not suit those at whose
instance the inspection was to be made
and the trip was postponed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20
A MODERN MIRACLE
How . Woman, Subject to violent EpI
leptic Fits, Was Cured Instantly.


leptie Fits, Was Cured INSTANTLY.
Oae OF the most remarkable cures
known to modern times came to the
notice of a representative of the York
Dispatch recently In fact the case is
nothing short OF . miracle. Mrs Michse 81
Shenterger, OF Wrightsville, York
county, Pa. was victim to fslliHg fts
for six years One day she applied Hoke's
Electric Magnetic Belt aRd Insole aud
she las not had it since. now goiHg on
two years. A representative Of the above
paper, while in Lower Windsor, heard
this remarkable story, and, doubling the
accuracy Of it, sought Mrs. Shenberger
for the purpose OF an interview. When
the Shenberger homestead was reached,
Mrs. Shenberger was found at work in
the field with her husband.
Said she to the reporter: For six
years I suffered with falling hss. | tried
various doctors, but gob no relief
was reduced to skin and bone / had no
strength left and was only waiting to die
The doctor said / could not live more
than few months longer. My suffering
was terrible. Hearing so much of the
Hoke Electric Bait, | decided 10 try one
To my great joy and surprise the Cts
stopped Immediately, aud I have had
none since My strength returned anc
soon got fat. Last winter my clothing
was too small for me- l now do all my
work without suffering any ineon-
venienee Hundreds of nsighbors who
visited me during my sfiliction have
visited me since my cure and are willing
to verify its truthfulness."
Three more cases were cured instantly
in the same county. One case in Wer
nersville. Pa little girl years Of age,
took the spells IS of en- a. eight times 3
day. Another in New Hanover, Pa,
through q sunstroke took nervous
spasms. two and three week; WAS cured
Instantly Still another case in New
Holland, Pa. A little boy took as often as
| 10 spells day After using my appli
auces one day was cured. The FIVE cases
were cured from the moment they
applied my bslt and insoles. I am treat
ing two cases in Wilmington with great
success; rot fit for the last twenty
days. This case will be published later
on. ana willingto be qualified before
any justice Of the peace that the fore
going statements ara true In every
particular.
All the names and addresses of tho
above parties can be had by calling. II
you are q sufferer In any way call for a
book. No other remedy can show equal
results.
N TT unUu Iu~lo~
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20

1t is not generally known, but lie,
nevertheless, fact, that an old resolu.
tion Of City Council, in connection with
the Fire Department, that the owner Of
the hrst pair Of horses to arrive at the
Lsnape engine house on South street
after a FIRE alarm has been sounded
ahall receive IS. even though what
apparatus is needed has only to be hauled
a square.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20
TELEGRAPHlC BRIEFS.

The sister Of President Diaz OF Mexico
Is dead
Dispatches from all parts Of Maryland
make no note of damage TO fruit crops by
tho cold weather Of last week.
Three negroes were lynched in a dense
swamp on the Suwanee river, near ella.
Vile, Fla, by white men for assaulting
white girl.
panic followed the falling Of cary
ing from the ceiling in the Boston Music
ball and the bursting Of an electric globe
simultaneously.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20

Shortly after s o'clock this morning
one OF the employees Of Tyson & Richard
son, Fourth and Lombard streets. was
opening barrel Of pickles when the head
Of hstchet he was using flew off, strik
ing a colored girl in the forehead and
cutting cash half an inch long. She
WAS taken to her home. No. 10 High
street. and the wound dressed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20

Before Judge Ball this morning six
Hebrews. Harry Adler, Harry Levenson,
Max, KotzD, Michael Jones, Alfred
Winner aud Richard Block, were dis
charged from custody on the recon-
mendstion OF the city solicitor, who ha d
nst been able to secure evidence suffi- !.
cient TO convict them Of selling pictures
without a license.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20
b. of I'd. a. nnnrterlr.

The June quarterly conference OF the
Wilmington Local Assembly, Brother
hood Of st. Andrew, comprising all the
chapters IN the diocese. will meet at the
parish house OF Old Swedes' Church, on
Tuesday evening, June III. at s o'clock.
Addresses will be made by Lee Patton
and j. l B Hood, of Philadelphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20
Candldatea for pTaoadam.

Az soon IS the owners of property lay
ourbstones the street and Sewer Depart
ment will mAcAdimize the following
portions OF streets and avenues; Lincoln
street, between Delaware and Gilpin
avenues; Union street. between Delaware
and Gilpin avenues; Bayard avenue. be.
tween Gllpin and Shsllcross avenues,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20

Father Keeley, as he is we'll known in
New Castle, where he was formerly
pastor Of st. Peters Church, but now
the Very Rev Vicar General Of
Savannah, was hers yesterday and
large congregation OF former and
new Pensioners greeted him at the
10 30 macs, when he preached an able
sermon. Father Kelley was the pastor
here fourteen years ago, being succeeded
By Father RebmaD.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20
KmIed while Defending His Home.

BALTIMORE, May 9O.-Frank Harris
(coloredl, aged 90, was shot dead by Rob
ert Lear Cwhite) in the yard Of the latter.
Harris and some cArousing companions
attempted TO force an entrance into the
house OF Lear Members Of his family and
friends resisted the oolored man. A free
fight followed, and Harris, leader Of his
side. was killed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20
Now For a Little Careful Reading.

Cambria
The best in this staple article. Our
price Is wholesale price. Can't be bought
for our price elsewhere. Case overlooked
of black cambria, all you want now, at
same price. Can't last long. They go at
DC I'D.
Drilling
Regular waist lining, two colors.
Maybe you're paying Sc or 10c yard fer
1t. While ours last its 4tc I'D.
Ties
colors, with dots and stripes and plaids,
no more after these at AZ each.
Chemisettes
so dozen of white laundrisd chsmlset-
ties. plain and pleatsd fronts, at Sc each.
Plaid Muslins
Not q Bit lees pretty than higher
priced goods. Lovely plaids and stripes
Just sheer enough to be pretty and salt
able for the warm days comiHg No one
defers buying after looking The stripes
61c yard. The plaids Sc yard.
Crep0ns
Those little erinkled baauties took the
eyes OF the women the past week. Such
dsintiness and prettiness hasn't been
found before at &c yard.
Waists
The waist girl says the stock is com
plete, 80 it is, style, cut and finish OF
the very best and neatest We wouldn't
accept them from the maker If they were
not ALI sizes at 48c. each.
Underwear 75c Each
We've the reputation for fue under
wear. We couldn't keep 1t, selling goods
that didn't fit just right or were not
SCI wed just SO. These are V front corset
waists, tucks and embroidery, csc.
Square front and vest corset waists.
| 25c.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20

Magistrate McWhorter put John R.
Jenkins, cOlored. of Silverbrook, under
peace bond TO day for disordsrly conduct.
Eliza Massey, colored dAmsel, was the
complainant.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20
JUSTICE ON BICYCLES.
Chicago Policemen Catch a Murderer ATT
er a Long Chase.

er Long Chase.
CHICAGO, May 20. --Policemen LOTUS
and Mccarthy demonstrated the practical
bility Of the bicycle as a means Of over
hauling feet footed fugitives by catching
William sullivan, wanted on a charge Of
murder, after a chase Of nearly mile
When the officers had secured their pris-
oner, an angry crowd gathered around
thom and threatened 60 take Sullivan
away and do him injury. Sullivan crime
was the shooting and killing Of William
Barrett
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20

Several Women Left the Concert Har.
Ex-Levy Courtman sutton withdraws
From the Race for City Collector.
Father Kelley Preached to Former Par
ishioners.
Special Corresrondence Evening Journal.
NEW CATTLE, May 20 The Lenspe
6remen. by rolling out Of bedaat o'clock
yesterday morning and hurrying into
service, averted disastrous FIRE Tho
household OF john Gravel, OF Ninth
street near School, after some midnight
convlviality, WAS startled from bed by the
alarm OF are and to see their dwelling
filled with smoke The FIRE had started
In q rear bedroom, where two were
sleeping in the bed. William Montgom.
cry and Ed Gibney, neighbors, awakened
By tbs smoke, sent out the alarm that
aroused the fremen. A strong plug
stream was thrown on the house and IL
was fairly flooded with water in eight
minutes Had the flames ever gained
headway In that settlement Of frame
buildings the result would have been dis.
astrous The loss was about $3.50.
To Protect the Umpire.
questionable decisions 10 Saturdays
baseball game just as the very best OF
referees is apt 10 do-and ia consequence
there was objection from the players
and spectators, who got the idea that he
was roasting the home club because both
deci sions favored the visitors Mr.
Toman's umpiring is, on the twhole, very
good, and his judgment on balls and
strikes is precise at all times Manager
Hushsbeck has arranged = system Of
hnes for ell players who take obi sctlon
TO the umpire's decisions or attempt any
rowdyism on the diamond, TO take effect
nsxt Saturday.
The visiting team next Saturday will be
the Crescent, of Philadelphia, which
played an eleven inning game here last
year, @ A Q winning. The University
of Princeton team will positively plav here
on Decoration Day, Thursday, May 30.
Amusement. Entertainment and Excite-
menr.
There was an Interested aud appreci-
alive audience at the City Cornet Band
concert In the Opera House on Saturday
night The band, under the leadership
Of w. b. Eberle, played well and the
selections ''MaIitana' and sounds From
the Sunny South" were especially good
w. g. Wright played the tuba solo
Beauty Polka"wi skill and expression,
and H. A. Padberg had to play twice his
clarinet solo "Amphion Miss Lizzie
McCua was in exceptionally good voice
and Miss Bessie kuntz was we'll received
in her pleasing recitations. Horace B
Harrison, Of Wilmington, had to respond
70 an encore and pleAslngly sang you
Can't Play In Our Yard Miss Regina
Mahoney played an artistic violin solo
that merited and received enthusiastic
applause. 10 response to written request
Miss Mshoney sang Comm Thro' the
Rye in q sweet soprano voiSe.
Toward the close OF the program, the
band played Tattoo a noisy selecti q
where the musicians strike aud quarrel
with the leader. until nobody Is left but
the big drum man. When Leader Eberle
had the FIRST dialogue-wlth Flutist
Vallette-both the men looked so angry
and the scene was so real, that three
women, frightened and shuddering, left
the hall When they learned that tbs
quarreling was only part Of the piece
they declared that they had never been
there.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20

Cotton-New York olssing Prices.
June, ga bid; rs asked; July, 500 bid
200 asked; August, los bid; 7.06 asked; Sep.
tember, i'll DID; 7.l2 asked.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-05-20
ChiIdren's Coats

Pretty little jackets for the children,
with gilt buttons and white braid trim
mings, colors of garrett, tan and brown.
Coat lady says they're tagging; they re
marked 81 3S, that's why we mark them
now 96c