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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

The parish Executive Committee Of
Acadia on last Friday refused to recede
from their position that the qualifica
ton to vote in the Democratic primary
should be that the voter had cast his
ballot for Foster at the April election.
1t ia a novel feature to see party
refuse votes, instead of inviting them.
The contest now going on in the eIec-
tiOn OF President and Congressman is
an all important one, and it wnnlh seem
that the constituted authority of the
party should ,iDvite votes instead of re-
pelling them. There are hundreds Of
good democrats in Louisiana who could
not swallow Fosterism and yet are as
good Democrats as those who backed 1t
and voted for iT. But We think we can
see through the movement. Evidently
the politicians OF Acadia have promised
it's vote 20 some lndividual in the nom
mating Convention. and fear that they
cannot make HAT promise good unless
they rule out the great body Of Acadia =
white voters. Their action may su it the
spoil but it certainly will not
promote Democratic success.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05
District Court.

District Court opened In Criminal
term on Tuesday, Sept. 1st, His Honor
Judge Gilbert l.. Dnpre presiding.
Amended petition was fled in the con
tested election case of B A. Guidry VS..
S. j. Gosselin. Judge ISlple then en-
pauneIed the following Grand Jury:
Sidney l.. Hebrard, foreman w. D.
Hargroder, Theodore Savoie, Philoeene
Richard, Louis Andrus, Ambrose Vid-
rine, Adrien FOutenot, Charles Anslem,
B. A. Guidry, Henri Joubert, Pat Dona-
hy, Maurice Guslinski, John Andrus,
Charles Peck, John M. Oge, Theophile
Fusilier. District Attorney r. L. Gar
land then polIed the Grand Jury to find
out if they We're all citizens, or if there
were amy of them against whom Crimi-
nal accusation were pending, aud, each
and every juror having given Il salts
Thereupon His Honor the Judge deliv-
ed Clear, learned and vigorous charge,
instructing them as to their several du-
ties. The jury then retired to the
chamber of their dellberation, and Court
adjourned until Wednesday at $50 Il. NJ.
In the matter pending before the
Grand Jury against L. B. Brooks, Chas.
Thibodeau and A. D. Harmanson, Dis
trict Attorney Garland recused himself
having been of Counsel, the Court ap-
pointed w. j. Sandoz acting District
Attorney in that case.
A preliminary motion in the contested
election cases in the Plaquemine Ridge
ward, for magistrate, constable and
police Juror was argued and submitted.
The Contested election cases of ous-
seau Guidry VS.. E. McGee Pollcoi5uror,
B. A. Guidry VS.. S. j. Gosselin magis-
trate, and Anslem VS.. Moreau Constable,
Mallet ward, were dismissed by Judge
Dupre Oh an exception Of no cause of
npfinp
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AROUND THE EMPIRE PARISH.
Bellevue,

Sept. /, 1896.
Bellevue is still very much in need of
rain. Stock is suffering for water.
We have been having some very
pleasant weather for about a week--in
fact one or two nights were very cool.
Mrs. Lassiter, Mrs. Smith and Miss
Hollingsworth attended the Bloch sale
in Opelousas last week.
DR.. Saint is in Bellevue with his fam
lily now
Messrs. John Leer and Frank Zernott,
of Washington, have been in Bellevue
for the past two weeks.
Mrs. Wilkins and Miss kinnebrow
spent ono day last week in Breaux
Mr.. Charlie Pelcher, who has been
quite sick for some time, is convalesing
DIR. l.. DAILY was in Opclousas last Sat
urday.
Mr.. Johnnie Peckiiam, of PIaisance,
was circulating among his many friends
in Bellevue on last Sunday.
Mr.. Lascum Malone was in Bellevue
last week.
Mr.. Clifford and son, of Opelousas,
were in Bellevue on last Sunday. Mr.
Clifford was here in the interest of IA
Sunday School Convention to be held
in OpeiOusas in the near future.
Hon. w. l.. Truman was in Bellevue
Sunday.
Miss Charlie Boring is visiting the
Misses Malone, north of Opelousas, this
week.
We understand that the State Super
intendent of Sunday Schools will lee
ture at the church in Bellevue on next
Saturday night and erybody is in
vited to come out and hear him.
Senator M. r. Wilson was in Opelou-
sas Monday.
We notice that f. A. Dimmick is go
ing to OpelOusas pretty often of late.
How bout it, Frank ,
Miss Grace Malone was in Bellevue
to-day. O.C J.
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Bayou Chicot.

j. Aug. 81, 1896.
The baee- bone of summer is broken
Mr.. A. M..Haas will leave about Sept.
1st to study dentistry.
Capt. Chas. Dossman and Judge Lau-
rent Dossman were in town Saturday
attending a lawsuit before Judge Car
sons conrt.
Ii. D. Courtney, Esq, will attend the
democratic convention at Opelousas
next Saturday.
The recent rains came too late to len
eft cotton crops, but proved blessing
to peas, potatoes and stock. ,u.ur
Invitations are out for the wedding
of Mr.. l.. r. Robertson to Miss Mary
Wolff
Miss Grace d. Griffith, after an alb
sence of three weeks at Glenmora, ar
rived home on Monday.
Otis, the youngest son of Major Whar-
ton left Sunday to resume his studies at
keachia.
Miss Kate Griffith left ON Monday to
spend while with the family of Austin
Allen at Opelousas.
Miss Minnie Ncel will s,eturn from
Water Valley. Miss. on Wednesday,.
Dr.. w. d. Haas and family are sDend
ing few days here with relativest
Sevearl Of our citizens are attending
court this week. :. i
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05
Rich Discoveries of Gold

At Cripple Greek, Colo, and else
where. are being made daily, and the
production for 1896 will be the largest
ever known, estimated at Two Hundred
Million Dollars. Cripple Creek alone
is producing over One Million Dollars
a month. and steadily increasing. Min
ing Stocks are advancing in price more
rapidly than any other Stocks, and
many pay dividends of IS to so per cent
They offer the best opportunity to
make large profit on small invest
mont.
JNo. TALLMAN & Co, IA Pacific Ave-,
Chicago, ILL.,. are financial agents for the
Prudential Gold Mining CO., and others
in the famous Cripple Creek district.
They will send yon free, interesting
particulars of the Mining Companies
they represent, also their bookon specu-
lation in Stocks, Grain and Cotton, con-
tanning many new and important fea-
lures.
Send for these books at once if you
are interested in any form of specula-
tion or investments. They may prove
profitable to you. apis
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highly respected citizen M Of i 't Ills town,
died at his daughters home at Ellisvile,
Miss, on September 1st, 1896, aged 76
years Deceased who was IL native Of
Mississippi, moved to Louisiana in 1879,
but about six or seven years ago return
ed to Miss. While here he first farmed
at Plaquemine Ridge but subsequently
entered Mercantile persnits in Opelou-
sas. He leaves three sons (amung
whom is our worthy townsman w. M.
PRICE, and four daughters. Deceased
stood we'll in all the relations of life,
was loved and respected by all who
came in contact with him. He was a
Mason in good standing and, we believe,
"a member of Humble Cottage Lodge at
this place. We extend our sympathy
to the berea we'd family.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

Several Democratic meetings have
been held throughout the state request
ing Mr.. Don Caffery to resign his seat in
the Senate. but instead of doing so he
cody proceeds to take the initiative in
getting up a mass meeting of sol disant
Democrats (gold bugs, of course) for he
purpose of selecting delegates to the
National Gold Bug Democratic (9) Con-
ventiou to be held shortly at Indianapo-
lis, Ind, to nominate candidates for
President aud Vice President. When
ever tho writer Of these lines recalls the
fact tLat he voted to send Don Caffery
to the United States Senate, he feels
constrained to ask somebody to kick
him with a large, juicy steam pile dri-
yer.-Sugar Planter.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

We are indebted to the kind sisters
of the mount Carmel Convent, Lafa-
yette, for an elegantly gotten up invita-
tion to attend the Fiftietl Anniversary
celebration of that most worthy insti-
tute, which will be held at Lafayette on
October 18th, 1896 This is one of the
finest Institutions of Louisiana. For
half century the good sisters in charge
of the school have been training the
minds and hearts of the young ladies Of
Lafayette and adjoining parishes, and
there fined culture so evident in that
section is the direct result of these good
sisters wOlk
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

On the 31st Aug. that sterling news
paper, the New Orleans Bee celebrated
its sixty ninth anniversary, during
which long period it has ably represent
ed the French Cteole population of
louisiana This journal has the dis
tinction of being the oldest newpaper in
tho State and has always stood fear
lessly for the rights of the people.
During the reconstruction era it battIed
nobly for the redemption of the State.
1t is source of regret to us that the
Bee has failed to reach our table for the
last few weeks.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

The Louisiana Press Association will
meet at Lake Charles on Sept. 8, 10, and
II. On the evening of the latter day the
editors and their families will start on
an excursion to Denver Col, where
they will remain several days, returning
about Sept 90.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

The District Court,


This tribunal was opened on Tuesday
last, Judge Gilbert l.. Dupr6 presiding.
lie annulnced two or three rules OF
Court hy6which its deliberations are to
oe regulated. One is of great impor-
lance to the people generally and should
be needed. 1t provides that the com
ing into the Court House with pistol
dirk, knife or any other dangerous
weapon on or about the person, shalt be
regarded and dealt with as a contempt
OF Court. And it prescribes the duty
OF the Sheriff and his deputies in re-
porting such persons to designated au-
thority.
We think this an excellent expedient
and trust that its enforcement may
teach people not to invade the temple
esscted and dedicated to law, good or
DER and justice, with deadly weapons
concealed about their persons, as if
everyone they meet is an enemy bent
on taking life. Men should have more
self-iespect and kinder feelings for eacI,
other than to- go armed all the time.
Noticing better than the dark spirit of
Barbarlsm that exhibited itself in the
7tii century among the Huns and Goths
ever prompted such habit. We pub
llsh in another column an extract from
the Judges charge, which we believe to
be timely and therefore apropos. We
can never hope for good government, or
government we can live under and
prosper. while viOlatOrs of the laws are
allowed to go unpunished.
1t IS nonsense to pretend that any
good can result from despised laws aud
Il carnival of crimes. Laws if not wise
and tolerable should he charged accord
ing to the provisions of fundamental
law. Those who teach disobedience to
law, for any purpose ought to blush for
themselves and when necessary should
be taught by stern authority, the iDevi
table consequences of their crimes and
Outrages.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

The public, especially Christians OF
all denominations, are hereby notified
that on Sept 13. Sunday morning at Il
o'clock, there will be services at the
First Baptist Church Of this city, and
are cordially invited to attend. The
Pastor, Ed. A. l.. johnson, will preach
upon subject of deep interest: The
Church" and all will be welcomed who
attend. Seats free.
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In speaking of the De Laval Separa-
tor, advertised in another column. the
worthy President of the ST. Charles
College. Grand Coteau. prOuounces it
IA wonderful piece of machinery" 1t
is we'll worth the trouble OF anyone
owning COW to investigate the claims
Rf the Separator.
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LosT-In Opelonsas, bi east-pin con-
sisting of a. gold bar with gold bird with
silver tipped wings and tail, and holding
diamond pendant in it's mouth. Finder
will be rewarded by returning same to
C. j. THOMPSON.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

Announcements from both parties
show that there are in Colorado gold
men who are afraid to speak out, and
that business reasons prevent number
of silver men in New York from declar-
ing themselves. This would seem to he
another evidence Of the omnipresent in
tluence Of the law of compensation.
Washington Star.
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NOTICE !!

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
August 11th, 1896. s
Notice is hereby given that the following
that said proof will be made before the Clerk
OF the District Court, at Opelousas, La, on
October I'd, 1896, viz:
MADISON McGEEIEE,
who made Homestead Entry No l2Ti6 for tho
S W OF Sec. "a, TIP. 2, south range west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Louis johnson, Chas. f. Carpenter, Andrew
Richmond, Leonard Clark, all of Bayou Chi
cot La.
&. Med. BRUMBY.
August Is, 1896. Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

On last Saturday night, shortly after
dark. Sully Biliaudeau, resident of
Eiataignier, was shot from ambush on
the p.blic road and instantly killed,
only few acres from his house. Jndg-
Ing from wounds on both sides of de-
eeased's body the assassins must have
Oeen amhnshed on both sides OF tho
Ioad. his body being horribly mntilated:
4 un last Wednesday Deputies Sheriff
pam johnson and Onezime Bertrand ar
tussted Pierre Aucoin, white, and Charles
dsr Tie circumstances attending tho
sssaseination are cruel and diabolical,
I snd Il A the perpetrators can be identified
saey ought TO stretch hemp.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

The police Jury was in special session
Thursday and Friday. They convened
for hepurpose of providing means to
run the District Court, but up to the
time of going to press they had accom-
plished nothing.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

NoT1cE.-Divine services will be
held in the Episcopal church at Ope-
lousas on the 4th Sunday of each month
at o. m. in May and at II a. IN. IN
June, and continuing alternately each
month. Sunday school every Sunday
at $50 a. m.
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MIR. C. A. Tiebout, State Field Secre-
tary, will address the Sunday School
workers and those interested in Sunday
School work, at Bellevue church Satur-
day night, the 5th inst. He will also
address the Washington Sunday School
workers the following Sunday night, 9th
inst, at the Washington church. All
are earnestly invited to attend.
j. w. CLIFFORD, Sec. pro TEN.
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We have made out our subscription
and other bills up to May 9, and as
there has been change in the business
management as we'll as in the editorial
management Of the paper, we trust that
the small amounts due us will be
promptly settled. Please call and
square up or be prepared TO settle with
our collectors.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

TAKE NoTICE.-We call the attention
of justices of the peace elect Of this and
adjoining parishes that we are prepared
furnish them all needed forms in
their line of business on short notice
and at reasonable prices. Write or call
and see for yourselves.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

We often hear the remark made that
people should patronize the home mer-
chant. Correct. But is it good policy
for some OF our merchants to have their
job printing done in other tOwns7 A
man should practice what he breaches.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

Parties having personals or other items
Of interest who wish mention of them
in these columns, should call or drop
US note through the post Office, al
ways giving their real names as guar
anty of good faith.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

We inadvertently failed to make
mention in our last issue Of the gath
anniversary Of our valued contempo--
rary, the Donaldsonville Chief, one OF
our oldest and best Louisiana ex-
changes. We extend to its brilliant
editor, l.. E. Bentley, and his amiable
and talented assistant. Mrs. Ella Bent,
iey, our heartiest CONGRATULATIONS and
best wishes for the Chiefs continued
success and usefulness.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05
CARD OF THANKS.

Mrs. Birdie Reynolds extends thanks to her
friends for their kind patronage, TO Mr. Leonce
Sandoz for his spacious hall at reasonable rates,
to Mr.. Adolphe Jacobs who is an efficient hall
manager, and to friends who in many ways
made her dancing school pleasure instead of
closed with very enjoy able Hop.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05
Up to Date.

We have recently added. and will
continue to keep supplied with new and
improved type and printing material,
cards, paper, envelopes. etc, and can
promptly execute any job printing re-
uuired at the lowest prices.
Give us call when y0u want ANY
THING in the JOB PRINTING line.
We can give you the best at the lowest
prices, and il you will call and see sam
Piles and get prices you will be con-
vinced Of that fact.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

On last Sunday while father Engbe-
rink was delivering his sermon, half
grown negro boy walked into the
church speaking in loud voice. He
did not desist or leave the church when
ordered to do so by the priest, but Con-
stable Pat Coserove put in an appear
ance and run the young darkey into the
Jail. It is believed that the boy is de-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

A fair correspondent has kindly fur
nished us with an interesting report of
the closing Hop given by the Dancing
Class at Sandoz Opera House on the Bis
ult., which will appear next week.
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Those who wish work done can have
it on my Leturn from CarencrO by adj
dressing NE through the OpelOusas P. o.
B. +. PERLEY, Ginwlight.
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This is how the Morgan City Review
puts it-and unfortunately there is
more truth than poetry in it: New
Orleans has the Australian ballot.
Country parishes will be voted by the
Supervisors"
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Get our prices for job work.

Ripans Tabules: pleasant laxative.
Ripans Tabules cure dyspepsia.
Ripans Tabules cure nausea.
Ripans Tabules.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

Don't fail to get prices and particu
lars for anything in the clothing line
from Aaron Jacobs, who can supply
clothing from Wanamaker & Browns
celebrated make at the lowest prices.
Call and See samDles
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

The Lake Charles Press makes the fol-
lowing modest request!: "If any citizen
has received the resignation of the Hon.
Don Caffery will they please bring it to
this Office"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

The insane colored boy named ST.
mien who disturbed mass at the Catho-
lie church last Sunday, has been inter
dicted by the Court and sent to the
State Insane Asylum.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

We are pleased to note that our es-
teemed friend Major A. H: Mouton was
officiating as Court Crier this week.
good selectinn-tlle right man III tue
right place.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

Egbert w. Hayes. died at his resi-
dence at Bayon Current, on the 27th
ult., aud was inferred in the Protestant
Cemetery at this place on last Saturday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

The Academy of the Immaculate Con-
ception reopens on the 1st Monday of
September. The Sisters earnestly soil
cit the patronage of the public
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

My school will be resumed the first
Monday III ~o-ptemher. / respectfully
snlicit patronage. Terms to suit the
"hard times" Mrs. NJ. M. HAYES.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

There was a juvenile party given by
Master Gilbert Dupre and other town
buys last Wednesday evening, which
was hugely enjoyed 10y the little ones.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

Pierre Aucoin, who was arrested for
the murder of Snlly Billaudeau, has
been removed to another parish for
safe keeping.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

Fresh eggs, chickens aud all country
produce at Fred. L. Sandoz's.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

Head off burglars and accidents by
placing your valuahles in safety de-
post box in the St. Landry State Bank
where you can tent one cheap.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

Ex-Gov. Francis. OF Missouri mas
been appointed Secretary ynad OF 'ne i''0
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Gin Wright.

l will do all work that may be offered
during the season.
b. F. PERLEY.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

For Sale-A secondhand carriage in
good order will be sold very cheap,
Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-09-05

Give Aaron Jacobs your order for an
Overc0at, Macintosh or winter suit
and save money.
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Ripans Tabules assist digestion.
Ripans Tabules: one gives relief.
Ripans Tabules: gentle cathartn.
Ripans Tabules cure torpid liver.
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GHERHFF'S SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
JAMES I. STEWART VS.. OPELOUsAs RACE
TRACK ASSOCIATION.
No. 1851.

By virtue of a writ of seizure and sale Is
sued out of the Honorable the Eleventh Ju
dicial District Court of the State of Louisiana,
i'll and for the Parish of st. Landry, i'll the
above entitled and numbered suit, and to me
directed, have seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction, to the last and highest bid
der, at the principal front door of the Court
house of the Parish of st. Landry, i'll the town
of OpelOusas, OH
Saturday, September 9th, 1896,
at II o'clock a. H., the following described pro-
pcrty, to-wt:
A certain tract of land containing twenty
five arpents, more or less, situated i'll the town
of Opelous;,s, st. Landry Parish. La, bounded
north by lane leading to the residence OF Al
fred Perry. south by property of Mrs j. l..
Morris and property belonging to Il. d. Es
tilctte west by the Joel III. Sand"z property or
Perry.
Tcrms-CGsh to all amount sufficient to pay
the sum of three huncred aud thirty three dol
lars and thirty five cents (S33335 with ii. Int per
cent interest per annum from June l7ili, 1895,
and ten per cent on principal aud interest for
attorneys fees, and all costs of these proceed
the maturity of two notes-One for three hun
dred and thirty three dollars and thirty five
cents due June IT, 1897. and the other for three
hundred and thrty-three dollars and thirty
cents, due June nth, 1898, with per cent in
terest from June l7th, 1895, and 10 per cent for
attorneys fees.
H H. DESHOTELS,
Sheriff Parish ST. Landry.
Aug. L. 1896
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a nice lot of fresh dry goods. dress
Goods hats. shoes. notions, etc, just re-
ceived by Fred. Il. Sandoz. Cheap.