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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-07
SENATOR HILL NOMINATED
For Temporary Chairn,an-SiIverM len
VIII Try TO Elect Daniel.

Chicago July 6.--The Palmer House
was the cente" OF convention life today.
the meeting of the National Committee
attracting within Its wall: th,ongs or
visitors and hangers or, -Inxious OF OBJ
tanning cards of admission to the con-
vention hall. Several delega.i ION: came
In during ,he day, and the roster OF
States and territories was completed
Many clubs also got here. and these
with their bands, added to the din.
Among the club: arriving Were the
Bland Club. of Galloway Kingdom, Mis-
souri,, and a party of Kentuck ians, the
former making the air ring with the
cry of Dick, Dick, Silver Dick" while
the slogan OF the latter was Joe Joe
Blackburn. joe"
secret session at 10 O'Clock The first
thing announced was that 1t was with
regret that the Iequest of the press
association to be permitted to have a rep
resentative present during the sessions
could not be granted. Secretary Sher-
rin then called the roll 1t was stated
IN the lobby that the Representatives of
the Blmetallic League would be ereceiyed.
Senator Jones. of Arkansas was the
spokesman OF the delegation from that
league. He addressed ithe committee
and stated that the selection OF any
one who was In accord with the ideas OF
the silver men would be acceptable as
temporary chairman. He was given q
respectful hearing, and then Withdrew
without any reply being made 10 his re-
quest.
1t was decided by secret vote to pro-
ceed first to the settlement of THE con-
tests for seats in the convention, or
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-07
INDIA UST PAY
The Cost of Sending Indian Troops
Into the Soudan.

London. July Gin the House of Com
mons thSs evening Lord Hamilton (Con
servative). formerly First Lord of the
Admiralty, moved that the India Ex-
chequer should pay for the support of
the Indian troops sent to Suakim to
replace the garrison troops there who
are being used in the Soudan expedi-
ton. There was a long debate on the
motion. which was finally adopted by a
vote of 252 10 i0G.
The compelling Of the Indian Govern
ment to pay the expenses of these troops
is likely TO cause much discomfort in
India. The Times, Standard. many of
the Unionist papers and all the Liberal
papers oppose the Government in this
matter
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-07
KICKED ON THEIR SINGING
And Received II Beating-A Sinner
Hurt.

chatham N ", July 6.-Dr. Brinon. n
tourist from New Orleans, at 4 O'Clock
anis morning. shot Norman McKenzie
tel at Newcastle. The shooting Was
done In self defense. McKenzie's recoy-
cry Is doubtful. but McKane was oniy
slightly wounded. These two with n
traveller named Hall We're Intoxicated
him numerically because he protested
against their singing, and said 1t pre-
vented him from sleeping All parties
are In Jail. except McKenzie and MIC
kane. The latter is missing. He Is the
Im1amager OF the Merchants Bank Of
Halifax. at Newcastle.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-07
BEGINS SERVING TIME.
The Commander of the Horsa Surrenders
Himself and Is Taken to Prison.
THE THREE FRIENDS ELUDEs A CRUISER
The United States AIan.oE-war Raleigh
Chnses the Filibustcr, But the
Piueky Little Schooner Escapes by
Gettiug Into Water SO Shallow
That the Man-oE-war Can't Follow.

Philadelphia, Pa. July 6-J. II. Wi
pors' the late captain of the steamer
iiorsa. whose conviction for enEu ging i'm
an alleged Cuban fllibustering expedi-
tlon, was affirmed by the United States
supreme Court, surrendered himself in
the United States District Court here
To-Day Tor the purpose or completing his
sentence of one year and four months
captain Ker, of counsel for the defend
ant, objected to the form OF the order
Wnich mad been prepared for Captain
Wiborgs recommittment and which
called for an Imprisonment for one
year, three months and twenty-eight
days. Mr.. Ker stated that his client
mad been imprisoned two days in
March and asked that the time that
mad elapsed from the date of
the writ of error be deducted, thus
shortening the term of actual imprison-
inent. Judge Butler decided adversely.
however Then Captain Ker moved
that the order be changed so as to read
including this day" This was done
ana the Captains uneXpired term is re-
duced one day. This afternoon he was
taken to the Eastern penitcntiary
During the discussion Captain Ker
spoke loudly. This led Judge Butler to
remark II was a warm day and there
was no need for counsel or himself to get
excited.
We'll" replied Captain Kerr, ''I don't
get eXcited-1 am only earnest ] would
rather be in that mans place-pointing
towards Captain Wiborg-than where I
am to-day"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-07

nam. of Norfolk to permit the two gold
men on the delegation to vote their sem
timents, but the delegation decided to
adhere to the unit rule Imposed by the
State convention. No vote was taken
as to the Presidential choice. this being
left for later meeting.
Alabama-Chairman, Tennant Lo-
max; Credentials, ID. r. Goodwin Per-
manerf Organization, r. L. Spraggins;
Rules, unnamed; Resolutions, ]. H
Baniihead; Notification. j. j. Willett
ana j. "A, Roundtree; National Commit
teemah, deferred until tomorrow.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-07
Creditors, piui.,en,,.

Washington. July 6.-The Comptroller
OF the Currency has declared dividends
IN iaVor OF the creditors OF lnsolyent
national banks. as follows:
second dividend 10 per cent In foyor
OF the creditors of the State National
Bank OF Vernon, Tex, making in ali 35
per cent. on claims amounting to $40 e.l7I
a final dividend of 500 per cent. in
favor OF the creditors of the State Ma
tional Bank of Knoxville. Tenn. ron
resenting the interest I'm full to July /
1896, and making in all 109 80 per cent
on claims proved, amounting to S1O3. $50
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-07
A ClOtldburRt,

Bellaire, o.. July GA cloud burst
occurred early this morning in this sec
tion or ohio, doing very great damage tc
property. Sheep. horses and cattle were
drowned. Trestle work and bridges and
seven houses with their contents, and
the large canning and preserving works
or McMillen Bros. were swept away
by the heavy water In Mcgee Creek
The telegraph wires on the Bellaire
GAINESVILLE and Cincinnati road are
down. Trains are delayed along the
Baltimore and Ohio on account OF the
tracks being damaged. No lives are
reported lost. T0
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-07
Trying 10 save the Farmers.

Petersburg. Va, July 6.-(Special)-
committee OF gentlemen interested in
baseball waited on the citizens to-day to
solicit subscriptions to keep the Peters
burg team from going to pieces. Abou,s
$50 was subscribed. 1t Is stated that
the Petersburg Street Railway Company
has expressed ITS Willingness to do Its
part to keep the team up until the end
Of the season, If the citizens Of Peters
burg VIII do theirs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-07
EnrtI,Iunkes.

Constantinople, July 6.-Advices re-
ceiyed from the island of Corprws say
that severe shocks of earthquake have
occurred throughout the island and that
the inhabitants of the towns of Limo5al
and Larnaca have deserted their houses
and taken refuge in the open fields
where they are living in tents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-07
New Theatre Comnamv.

Albany, N. Y. July 6.-Abbey Schoon
field & Graw. limited, was incorporate ed
to-day to maintain and operate thea
representations I'm New York. Boston
and other cities. The principal office will
be in New York. The capital is $500. 900.
The directors are Henry e. Abbey. Mau-
rice Grau. William Steinway, Robert
Dunlap Edward Lauterbach and Thos.
p. Fowler. of New York City, and John
B. Schoonfeil, OF Boston
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-07
Violation postaIL. wa.

Washington, July Ga circular from
the PostofIce Department calls atten-
tion to violation of the laws by officers
and employees OF railroad companies who
are in the habit of carrying letters over
their routes not enclosed in Govern
ment envelopes. Inspectors OF the Post
office Department are instructed to ar
rest all presons found carrying letters
in violation of the statutes.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-07
Cutting Down Production,

Fall River. Mass. July 6.-The formal
curtatlment of the production of the mills
was begun to-day and the following
mills were closed; Durfee. Nos. /. 2 and
3; Merchants, Nos. /, and 3; Richard
Borden, Nos l and 2; Troy, Nos and
2 Mechanics, Weekamoo, Wampanoa.g
Nos. and 2. and Fall River Manufac.
turing Company
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-07
DEATH OF p. ". q. YOUNG.
Tho Gaiinnt Georgian Rreathes Ills
LRnt im New York.

New York, July 6.-General p. NJ. B.
Young. United States minister to Guate-
male, who has been sick In the Presby-
teran Hospital for fortnight, died at
noon to-day of Brights disease. He
reached New York from Guatemala two
weeks ago on a leave of absence and
went at once to the hospital for treat.
ment.
General Pierce NJ. B. Young was one OF
me most distinguished officers In the
Confederate cavalry service, ranking
ciose ahter stuart Hampton and Lee
ite mas been prominent IN Georgia poll.
ties since the war, and though he has not
frequently held Office, has welded q wide
influence. He Rad 81 lucrative law prac.
Uce at Gainesville. Ca. ana his body
VIII be sent thither for burial
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-07
Naval Notes.

Washington, July 6.-Lieutepant w.
G. Strong, United States Navy was to-
day placed on the retired list
The Columbia has been ordered to
Castine. Me-. to take. part In the forth
coming celebration of the founding Of
shat town.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-07
Tho Great Towel SAFE,

Hotel and boarding house keepera ana
BARRIERS can supply their wants this weels
at bargain prices. LEVY BROS. Eash
Dry-Goo Sellers \
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-07
GOLD Reserye.

Washington. July 6.-Gold withdraw
ais to-day amounted 20 1924 100. leaving
the reserve at the close of business at
500 667.7 .71e.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-07
Rig Rergeip,s

Big bargains this wreck at yysiessSstss
1876 Main street 3t ~ sssst < z "a 4
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-07

The yirginian Is long felt war,s
i,ller The wanter who puts flY3
IRE adiet In u at cost OF q Guar
wantees. 81 q
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-26
Lightning Rod swindIers.

Our farmers should be on lookout
for such scamps as are operating in
parts of Virginia. The Roanoke World
tells about a gang who are working
the farmers in that section. 1t says ::
Several farmers in the county, among
whom are Ellis Wright, Joseph Gish
and Steven Thrasher, have been swim
died out Of a considerable amount of
money by lightning rod agents. In
every instance these farmers allege
that the agent came to them and
claimed that he wanted to put up his
rods over their houses simply as a mat
ter of advertisement, and made a Yer.
bal contract as to the amount Of money
that they were to pay.
In the case of Mr.. Wright, he was to
pay in the neighborhood of 81, and
after the verbal contract had been
made he was asked by the agent to
sign a contract in order to let the man
that put up the rods know exactly
what to do.
This Mr.. Wright, and others, did
without reading it over carefully, and
when the lightning rods were put up
over a large barn, Mr.. Wright was
presented with a bill for $3.50, and
the contract with his own signature
agreeing to pay 50 much per foot for
the metal, and in the contract it was
especially stated that all verbal con-
tracts by agents were null and avoid.
There was nothing to do but pay
the money, which all Of them did, or its
equivalent. Mr.. Gish's experience
cost him 1925, and Mr. Thrashers in
the neighborhood Of a hundred.
A farmer named Mcdonald was
taken in the same way, and after hear
ing how Wright and others had been
swlndled, he met the men at his gate
when they came to put his up, and he
told them if they attempted to do it
that there would unquestionably be a
funeral, and that they would not hear
any of the singing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-26

Thomas A. Edison, the noted invent
or. has made experiments with the
Roentgen rays in his laboratory at
West Orange, n. j., with two men,
totally blind, with encouraging results
and predicts that within three years
bv means Of electricity, be will make
the blind see. In this connection the
following item comes from New York
Cjtv. Charles Broadway Rouss, the
blind but multi-millionaire merchant
of this city. whose standing offer OF
81 100000 to the man who should
succeed in restoring to him his sight
has long been the coveted prize Tor
occulists and expeimentalizing sclen-
lists, has found new hope 10 the re-
cent wonderful discoveries Of Thomas
Edison in the use Of the RoentSen rays.
Mr.. Rouss is only waiting until the
"Wizard" shall have further perfected
his experiments before putting himself
in communication with him. Should
the result of his investigation convince
Edison that a cure is even possible, Mr.,
Rouss will cheerfullv submit himself to
the treatment, cost what 1t may IN
either time or money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-26
In Memoriam.

When all was done that love could
prompt and science devise, the pale horse
whose name and rider is Death, entered
the home of Mr.. John Lock, near Lee
town, at high noon Friday, November
20. 1896. and claimed for its victim Miss
Minnie Wylby Lashhorn, aged p years.
: months and - DAYS She was the vic
tim Of that terrible disease which BAT
fies the skill of the best physicians. con-
sumption. She bore her bodily suffer-
ing with christian patience. resigned to
whatever affection the great Master per-
mitted and at last peacefully sank into
the bosom of her Redeemer, whom she
had taken as her trust and guide.
Her death has cast gloom over the
community which time, only, can etface.
Though the writer has known Miss Min
ME all the days of her life, yet we feel at
a loss for words 10 give a true concep-
ton of the sweetness and amiablenesS OF
her character. evinced by daughterly
love. Imbued with nobility Of charac-
ter. eentleneSS of manner and kind
word for all she had attracted large
circle Of friends. who not only admired
and esteemed her but learned TO love
her And now that she has passed over
the bridge of time and through the deep
waters Of the river Of death, we who
knew her best feel an aching void which
will not soon be filed and that wound
has been inflicted which only time can
heal Yet. while we mourn for her We
mourn not as those who have no conSo-
lation. for we feel that with an unfalter-
ing step she has wrapped the drapery Of
her couch about her and laid down TO
pleasant dreams.
Lies tolls and labors all Ger,
It's burdens laid aside
Death. calm, sweet sleep is on her brow,
Earth's cares no more betide,
On Sunday a large concourSe of friends
and relatives followed her loved remains
to their last resting place, Mt. Zion.
Upon her grave by kind hands were laid
beautiful flowers Grateful for all her
tender ministry in life. these wreaths OF
flowers believed with the tears of friends
were laid as u tribute of love on her
grave
Her pastor, Rev. Mr.. Moncure, otIiciat-
ed at the funeral which was held in the
Mt Zion Church. His text was taken
from St John Il, 2l \ FRIEND.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-26
Now For Business.
Thank Goodness Elections Over.

We've h.' nough Of politics and all
that sort G. hing and it's time We set
tied down gain 10 makinga few dollars.
We couldu't aII be- ON the winning side
i'm voting foi President. but we can all
buckle 90 ami take a fresh start rs we
hav, never done before. While excite
ment ran mountains high and stump
speeches filed the air we went quietly
to work p.Iiug mp bargains. and filling
our shelves and counters with the most
desirable bargains Two weeks ago !
gave YOU some election prices. 'lG to
one
Now we find wc are still living under
the single standard, hence the price will
change But as our goods have been
purchased al as low prices as II was pos
sible for US 20 buy them. they will re-
main at about the samc-no very mate
rial change-for awhile. We have bar
gains In all lines Of Dry Goods. Notions,
Hats and Caps. Boots and Shoes Hard
ware. Tinware. Quccnsware. Patent
Medicines. Groceries. Tobacco. Cigars,
Oils &c &c.
] want Potatoes, Corn and Eggs In cN-
change for merchandise. Thanks for
past patronage ! solicit continuance
of same. Very truly yours.
y. :. J. STRIDER
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-26

\ drowning man would have little use
for Il method of rescue which would re-
quire days. Adyspeptic doesn't want to
bother with remedy that is going to
take weeks to show its beneficial effects.
The Mount Lebanon Shakers are offer
ing a product under the name of Shaker
Digestive Cordial which yields fmNedi
ate relief The very first dose proves
beneficial in most cases; and il is owing
TO their unbounded confidence in it. that
they have put 10 cent sample bottles ON
the market These can be had through
any druggist; and it Will repay the atilict
ed to invest the tritiing sum necessary to
make trial.
The Shaker Digestive Cordial relieves
by resting the stomach and aiding the
digestion of food.
laxol is the best medicine for children.
Doctors recommend itln place of Castor
Oil.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-26
Notes From Nearby.

James A. Armentrout, well-known
merchant of Staunton, Va, dropped
dead in his store few days ago, aged
IS years. He was one of the original
members of the Stonewall Brigade
Band, and served in it throughout the
war.
Id. syester, attorney for James
F. DUNCAN, of Berkeley county, on
Wednesday filed bill in equity at
Hagerstown asking that an injunction
be issued restraining Benz. K. Ar
dinger, Joseph Garrish, Richard Gar
rish, Jesse Ardinger and Jack Ar
dinger, from maintaining fshpot in
the Potomac River from Williams
port to Berkeley county. The bill
states the fshpot backs up the water
at the fOrding there, at times render
ing it impossible. A temporary IN
junction was granted.
The base for the monument to be
erected on Antietam Battlefield by
the Ninth New York Regiment to the
memory of the comrades who fell IN
the battle, arrived at Sharpsburg
some time ago and is being placed in
position. The shaft arrived the first
of this week. The shaft is 40 feet in
length and 4 feet, 6 inches square at
the base. 1t was loaded on two cars
and weighed seventy-two tons. 1t
was the heaviest stone ever brought
from the Barre quarries, Vermont.
A surprise was created in St. Paul.
Methodist Episcopal Church, Hagers-
town, where revival is in progress,
by a member of the grand jury, then
in session, standing up and asking the
prayers of the people for the jury,
that it might feel the influence OF
prayer and be able to find true in
dictments in the interest of law, moral
ity and and holiness, that there were
places in Hagerstown needed clean
ing out, that the jury might be guided
for the best in its deliberation and
work. The Rev. George c. Bacon,
pastor of the church, commended the
spirit of the prayer
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-26
Life at Washington.

The Inauguration of a President, the
selection of his Cabinet, and the seating
Of a new CongreSs-natiOnal events of
the coming year-suggeSt the question,
What are the powers ana duties of these
high officials: During 1897 it Will be an
Swered through the Youths Companion.
in a remarkable series Of articles by
Secretary Herbert, PoStmaster-Gcneral
Wilson, Acknowledgement Harmon. Sena-
tor Lodge and Speaker Reed
The Illustrated Announcement for 1897
(mailed frceO application TO the Youth S
Companion, Boston, shows that the
above is only one Of many brilliant flea.
lures" by which the Companion will
Signalize its Scvcuty-irSt year.
Three noyeliSts who at present ill the
public eye-Ian Maclarcn, Rudyard Kip
ling and stephen Crane-will contribute
some Of their strongest work Practical
affairs and popular interests Will be
treated by Andrew Carnegie, Hon. Theo-
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Madame Lillian Nordica. Hon. Carl
Schurz, Charles Dudley Warner. Mrs.
Burton Harrison, and hundred other
famous men and women.
/ buE fascinating Ntlld4N' ulblt IMAM
two hundred short stories, and ten times
as many sketches and anecdotes. will be
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standard which has made the Complain
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The cost Of the Companion is but Sl.1j
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that will give SO great returns f.. so small
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the subscription is received until Janu-
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-26
CASTORIA.
MARRIED..

At the home Of the brides parents,
at Ripon, this county, November IS,
1896, by Rev. Robt. Chew, Mr.. THoM-
AS ZoMBRo and Miss ELIZA HoMAR.
In Charlestown, November Is, 1896,
in the NJ. E. Church South, by Rev.
J. P. Stump, Mr.. WILLIAM NEWTON
BOWERS and Miss MARY ELLEN
THOMPSON, both of Kearneysville, this
county.
In st. Patrck's Cathedral, New
York City, November 10, 1896, Mr..
GEORGE A. MoGLoNE. formerly OF
Bolivar, this county, and Miss MADE
LINE CONSTANCE BARNARD-both OF
New York.
In the n. P. Church at Harper
Ferry, November Is, 1896, by Revs.
McCaslin and Harryman, Mr.. WILL
IAN CLAYBAUGH, of Bakerton, and
Miss MINNIE MERRITT, of Harper S
Ferry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-26
Stands az the Head.

Aug. ]. Bogel, the leading drug
gist of Shreveport, La, says: "Dr.
Kings New Discovery is the only
thing that cures my cough, and it is
the best seller ! have" J. F. Camp
bell, merchant of Stafford, Ariz., writes:
"Dr. Kings New Discovery is all that
is claimed for it it never fails, and is
a sure cure for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds cannot say enough for
its merits" DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
is not an experiment. 1t has been
tried for quarter of century, and
to-day stands at the head. 1t never
disappoints. Free trial bottles at any
Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-26
Do You Want 10 be a MartYr2

Probably not But II you do, try and get
the dyspepsia by unwise feeding. Then you'll
suffer mart vrdom with vengeance! some
people are martyrs 10 this complaint from
childhood 10 the grave, suffering from all It's
attendant no rrors OF heartburn, wind and
pain in the stomach, weary slumber and
nightmare, capricious appetite, nausea, bill
business, leanness and sallOwness. No neces-
sity for all this. The complaint, obstinat as
II is, when the ordinary emedies are brought
to bear upon II. invariably yield TO the great
stomachic, Hoste.ter's stomach Bitters,
which restores tranquility 10 the gastric re-
gion and nerves, regulates the liver and
bowels, both OF which are disturbed by weak
ness OF the stomach, and promotes appetite
and an increase of flesh. That "tocsin OF the
soul" the dinner bell, when II peals upon the
ear. suggests no premonition or dire qualms
after a comfortable meal II you have tried a
course of the Bittsrs, which also banishes
blliousuess. rheumatism, nervousness, ma
laria and kidney trouble.