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WILSON is VEHEMENT.
The Father Of the Present Tariff Bill Be.
tends His Own Nest

Inc fatner OF the Present TariH Bill Be-
tends His Own Nest.
Charleston. w. Va. October 17.-Post-
master General Wilson made his first
speech in the campaign here this afternoon
In the court house. where a large crowd
gathered to greet him. When MIR, Wilson
arose 10 speak the crowd cheered him loud
ly. lie made strong appeal for the gold
standard and was chcered repeatedly in
the course OF his remarks. one of the
ifrst things he said in bis speech was that
he was democrat and not a populist He
denounced the Chicago convention and the
platform on which Mr.. Bryan was nomi.
mated and said II was nothing on earth but
populist convention and popuist plat
form and> that II was an almost exact copy
OF the populist platform OF 1892. lie said
the convention was run by Tilinan and
Altgeld. both of whom were anarchists and
populists. When he mentioned Mr.. Bryan's
name the crowd cheered 1t loudly. An or
gani2ed gang stood in the rear of the build
ing when Mr.. Wilson first started to speak
| and kept yelling for Bryan so much that
the police had TO be kept in the building to
keep the crowd quiet MIR. Wilson said MIR
Bryan was an eloquent speaker, an able
| debater. an extremist and entirely too
young a man to be president of the United
States. He spoke for over two hours and
quoted large number of authorities. He
said he was not bolter from the demo-
cratic party on the Sd of November He
would vote for the six democratic electors
and not for two populists and four demo-
Gratis. as n large number OF people in his
county were going to do,
| In the course of his speech he paid n
| high tribute to Secretary Carlisle and
President Cleveland both Of whom he said
would stand as faithful servants Of the
| democratic party aud were no more trait
ors to the party than General Robert f.
Lee was to the Confederate army.
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Colorado Springs Colo, October 1.-THE
International Typographical union today
erection OF hospital In connection with
the Childs- nreXcl home for old printers in
this city. This amount Is to be contrib
utod by all the printers all over the land
az q popular subscription. The amount Is
expected to be raised by Christmas.
A resolution was adopted recommending
that the government printing onice In
Washington be taken from under the civil
service restrictions In order, as 1t was
arrued. to allow a more equitable treat
m,nt OF union men who may. In the fu-
ture make application for work IN the gov
eminent printing office.
The policy OF the management OF the
union home was upheld
The closing session OF the convention
will be held Monday morning.
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Chicago, october II "A dispatch received
at democratic headquarters from Atlanta
,his morning. saying taat the official count
OF the vote in the late state eioctioh III
Georgia showed that Atkinson for Gov
ernor had 5000 plurality. The remainder
o. the state ticket vas elected by an aver
age of $500
The democratic majority two years ago
was "a ,l6l showing democratic gain CT
2s. 1873 over the vote OF 1896. The 30 500
shows the regular site ticket majority
while Atkinson ran behind the balance o.
the State ticket for local reasonn.
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OHIO FOR BRYAN.

BOSTON Mass. October l7.-Hon. Fred
Williams telegraphed tonight to his secre-
tary, saying;
"Ohio is as safe for Bryan as Georgia.
We will carry the whole OF the MIDDLE
West. 1t is conceded that the republican
campaign has fallen down WIN inc eA,ep-
lion nj the money end OF It. and that there
is no hope among those best Informed OF
carving any of these states except as
direct result of the use OF money on cleo
ton day 49,
MIR. Williams gave his approval to the
statements sent out by his followers In
Massachusetts In regard to the democratic
State committee meeting.
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first week In Advent week OF self denial.
The council was Increased from rs to 7b
and the election OF the new council fol-
lowed
Resolutions on the death OF the arch
bishop Of Canterbury were adopted, A let
ter In reply to one from the RI Hon. w.
u. Gladstone was ordered forwarded to
that gentleman.
The customary resolutions OF thanks to
the local chapter was passed and the con-
NcnliOn allnurnnd.
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PROGRESS OF SCIENCE.


orthodox scnt " whom the told that they make
valuable planetary
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please the orthodox tho National
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sand other things during this that phase position of the not
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identity which
m From @ @ % the s &c
nS M" people Whose sie secure s',S n i'm
a know " S TSans ,s ,'p any SSp '', Of PEOPLE on
experiences
finding
The confirm the
belief of shepherds and sailors that tn moon has something to DO with the
Washington The Post interesting
T only arsina inaucne Tanaytown Electric railway more than
s' the h '1ns S 0 the sy1ISs are 's %nS
shown the automatic phoosarh which makes permanent and
forth atmosphere
win be recorded IN the se by the most craorna
influence throughout the ninety ana odd millions miles that ntsry9as
by this wonderful element quicker n light Geser even han thought
hn felt ms9y like Aaos sirius insonuy Translated
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Waves " 'S'1 Ss 'S sa s my periods
Weather Il its Importance
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Outlaw RECAPTURED.

Little Rock. Ark. October l7--Luiu Hon.
son. a notorious outlaw. who has In the
rast few years committed many crimes in
the mountain district OF this State and who
has several times broken out OF jail, has
be- on captured in Montgomery county. lie
was only taken after IA hot hight with a
pofse. in which he was shot through the
iunea with IA winchester
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PRISONERS MuTINY.

Chattanooga. Tenn, October l6.-Ths
county workhouse prisoners at work near
soddy. mutinied last night and twenty
eight of them made rush on the guarn'
who opened fire on them with shotsuns,
woundlng half OF the men, all negroes,
and quelling all except four. who made
their escape. The matter created great
excitement. It is said that four OF the
"a Gmnded negIOes Will die.
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rnrRING GENERALS.

Tiffn, Ohio october l7.-The touring
Union generals arrived in Tiffin from Man
field today and were greeted by 5000 rro-
pie. many OF whom were old soldiers.
Judge RIdgley was the local chairman
and addresses were made by Generals Al
ger. Howard. Corporal Tanner General
Walker and Sicides.
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nRoTHEnHoop OF ST. ANDREW.

Pittsburg. Pa. october 1.-THE conven-
ton OF the Brotherhood Of st. Andrew
held its final session this afternoon. The
report Of the committee on credentials
showed the number Of delegates present
70 b. So with 272 chapters represented.
A resolution was adopted making the
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house employees at New York was made
today to the civil service commission ty
Thomas Babcock. chief OF the board Of
civil service examiners at New York.
Tho commission will see that The narges
are thoroughly investigated, but will de-
fer action itself on the charges fled today
pending action by Collector OF Customs
Kilbreth. who has the reputation here OF
being heartily IN sympathy with civil ser
vice rpform
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HE HAS NO MoTHER-I N.LAw.

Admission. Ala, October l7.--Mrs. p. b.
Clause slipped away from the marriage Of
her daughter and bangel herself to the
limb OF tree that stood In the yard. al
most under the window Of the room where
the wedding guests were assembled. She IL
supposed to have been crazy.
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cIvII. SERVICE MEETING,

Chicago. october II "A large mass meet
ing in favor OF civil service reform and its
continuance in the National policy was
held in Central Music hall tonight. Ad-
dresses were made by Postmaster Hesing
OF this city and William Dudley Foulke of
Indiana
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sCHURZ sQuEAKR.

Indianapolis, Ind, october 1.-THE Hon
Carl ScbuTz. in an address delivered In
German tonight before a small audience
under the auspices OF the German Amsr-
lean sound money league. In speaking OF
the financial issues now being fought In
the campaign. said:
my friends. this wAeis free coinage
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PAID IN FULL.

Boston. October 1.-THE Hallett and
Davis Piano company. which has recently
been in difficulties on account Of Glow
collection, has made settlement OF loJ
cents on the dollar. and Its factory. which
has been only running part time. will start
at once on full time
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Chicago, October l7.-speaker Reed was
confined to his bed today, scarcely able
10 sneak above a whisper Mr.. Reed is
scheduled to address two audiences in this
city Monday evening. but viii be unable
to fulfili this engagement II his throal is
not much better
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NEW YORK REPRESENTATIONS.

New York. October i7.-Registration
closed in New York at 10 O'Clock tonight
with 33i $50 voters qualifying in the four
days. against so9,ssi in 1892; 3Os. 500 in
1894 and 2sl ,o07 In 1896 Today's regis
tration was 1896, ss against 47.i76 the
last day In 1895 and s7.402 the last day In
1892.
The total registration In Brooklyn Is
20T 1888 This is far In advance OF any pre-
yious registration In 1895 the registration
was 1924 In 1894. 1872. SOC; in 1898. 1884,
1925: In 1892, i92.05f
The registration today, the last day for
the enrolment OF voters. was 20,60i
Advces from the State show an increased
registration at almost every point.
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washington. October l7.-For'nai COM
Io,oint Of the attempt Of the regular demo-
Ar.,ic State committee Of New York 70 col
III campaign funds from the custums
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ATTACHMENT RUN.

Nsvasota. Texas. october l7.-Moore. Nc
Kinney q Co. tonight ran an attachment
on the Joha D. Flews'len assigned stock
Of 13069. 90.
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TYLER BANK REcEIvER.

washingtoa. octobsr II. = Assistsst
Comptroller Neville has appointed J. n.
sullivan receiver Of the City Natlo1nl eu01
Of Tyler. Texas. which tailsd reeoa1ly.
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MAJOR S. T. DICKINSON DEAD.

New York. October l7.-Major 8. T.
Dickinson. the well known horseman and
breeder Of horses, died here today OF pneu-
monia after . brief illness.
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FORECASTS BY FOSTER.
Temperature for Week Viii Coolest Of the MONTH Nitt
Unusually Severe Storms Progress Of Scientific
Weather Observations.

bulletin the
reat entra aieys to
1t following
verge
OF
states
will be further north
week
bulletins
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being In league with lawiresncss ana being
unworthy to be trusted with the enforce.
ment OF law. My friends. II that platform,
adopted at Chicago. Is indorsed by the
people, shall be the one to occupy the
executive position and to carry out that
platform. l shall challenge our opponents
&c IND III any act or utterance of mine q
justification OF the charge that II elected
would not enforce the laws OF the United
States.
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At the city hall square. Mr.. Bryan said
/ am glad to receive the SUPPORT of the
plain people. because the plain people are
satisfied with a public officer when he
does his duty and protects them in the
enjoyment OF equal rights with every one,
instead OF trying to make favorites of
Few at the expense of the many. They
tell us In this campaign that all the big
men are against u.s. Well, in looking the
matter up. l. find according to law that a
big man does not vote any oftener than a
small man.
Mr.. Bryan then made a five minute dis
cusson OF the silver question, giving as
his argument life principle that in order
for each individual to have more money,
there must be more in circulation and
claiming that the treasury reports show
a decrease,
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nv ~ Mich, October l7.-Union
IA ,hs course had a great crowd in
av enclosure when Mr.. Bryan arrived
IL me grand stand was filled and the
for, immediately in front was one lense
D. ssva.-, were packed in 70 tightly
fsed ,n, women tainted aud were
fge Il wa over the heads o: the assen.-
bgyan's sr n enthusiastic atA,cnce and
he disc ana cheers. ''''' 'D'''' wan
same msnn me money tissue in much
plank i in u as before and defended
lring for the me IN democratic platform do.
dissenting income oo1n, tax, ty luoting from
". Quotations Union OF Justice Brown,
ind soms no dolbt rhq; onsress
sent crisi. means Of surmountins the
"sns Of National my i Ss1,, 4 t., TIA, il some
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-09

Al Zionsville, near Brenhain, on the
night Of the sixth, Willie Kuretch. the
lO-year-old son Of Ernest Kurecht, was
hooked in the eye by COW. The HON
entered the brain ami the boy died al
II O'Clock the follosing day.
just received an exquisite line Of
summer dress goods, linens, dimities,
ducks, erepons aud hrocaded saieens-
the newest things in Bryan at Cole
Bros. See them. liz
! keep on hand always a full stock Of
the following feed sluifs, ear corn, she'll
ell cora, bran, hay. oats and extra
god quality Of cotton seed meal, hulls,
etc Also have plenty Of Alfalfa-a
very fine feed. Your patronage will be
appreciated. IF. Castles.
Phone ~. 5m
Capt. George W. Smith is having a
splendid concrete walk put dowr
around his building. extending from
the J. l.. Heafne corner around the
bank corner to ]. W. English's place o.
business. We are glad TO see sucl
substantial impFov menis going on ABt
hope others viii catch the spirit. W,
learn that Mr.. J. II. Webb will have
Sidewalk put down about his residence
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Mound % ru. On. narns.

pnTsBURa. April 6.-rhe restoration
Of Simon Burns 10 the presidency Of the
National windowglass Workers. asso-
citation. which was ordered by the court
on Saturday. threatens % disrupt the
largest labor organization, from hnan-
clal standpoint, In the world. The op.
ponenta Of Burns say they viii at once
renew the 6ghi against him, oui on dif.
ferent grounds II defeated In their
plans % oust him Il Is claimed they viii
withdraw from the association. Burns
has many warm adheronta aud the
fight Of the factions promises 20 be more
bitter than ever
KANSAS CRY. April S--jamea No
Kinney, wiper for the Metropolitan
Cable company. shos Nellie Wagner
last night. killing her instantly. Then
he shot himself in the heart JeAlousy
prompted the act. The tragedy %.
ourrcd after a young man had called "a
the house % take the girl driving. No
Kinney was % years old and an ex-con.
vict The dead girls home was Al
Webb CITY. No
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ANOTHER TRAGEDY.
A Woman Killed and a
Man Shot


At 2.l0 o'clock Ibis morning when
the norihbound passenger train pulled
up at Mnlican f5r the usual stop the
passengers were startled BY two piltol
shots following each other closely. and
upon rushing out 70 fnd the eause.
found a young white woman dying on
the plaiIyrm. while a young white man
ran down 10 the engineer and asked
him 10 90 for a doctor, while holding
bis hand 10 his heck. Parties who
leaped from the platform % the young
woman's side after the shooting sss
over found the ball had pierced her
breast and she vas dead before ne
train left. She vas nice looking and
neatly dressed in blsrk.
A young man who Is an employee Of
the long distance telephone company
stated hat he was waiting Al the de-
pot for the train and that the couple q
young people also waiting and appear.
ed to be lovers.
When the train stopped and people
were getting aboard the young poman
was assisted TO the platform from the
depot side and the shooting leean lspsa
the opposite side, according to come
Of those who we're nearest ihe doors
and saw the fash oflhe weapon. which.
on account ef the slight noise is made.
was evidently . small calibrc pistol
Among ,hefrst to the doors Was " i.
} T. Holt Of Marlin. who stated shal =
man hurrie'ily crossed the platform ard
fired the second shot, bat that his iden-
, iiiy could not he made cut. A short
! iine after the killing the train pulled
| out sheriff Mum vas informed hg
! wire and the young woman'a name
, given as Brooks and the young man E
. as Worlds. with fhe information thatis
; wss thought they were coming % Bryan
to get married. The young man was
shot In the neck. and Il l. thought hot
fatally wounded. They are said 10 have
come from the quarry near Millicaul
, though this report Is not confirmed.
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NEGROES FIRED upon.
Two Killed, Several Wounded
and Many Whipped.
REGISTRATION CAUSED TROUBLE.

A white Faction In st. Landry Parish
UndsriAke 70 stop Crowd Of Ne
eFoes ooiaE On Opelouaas 90 negistsF
and . Hattie Follous-Mers Trouble
Lsohsd For.
NEW ORLEANS. April ga furious
not growing out Of the registration
troubles occurred in st. Landry parish
yesterday In which two negroes were
killed, six or seven wounded aud many
others whipped.
The supervisor Of registration Of 81.
Landry having established his head
quarters In Opolousaa tho negroes be-
lieving that the presence Of troops there
would protect them from the regulators
or white supremieists aud started them
In large bodies for tho town. A party
Of 100 negroes left Grand Prairie for
Opelousaa. but were intercepted about
half way by a band OF regulators The
negroes were warned back by tho reg.
lators and told that thoy would not be
allowed 70 register. They attempted
10 pass when they were fired upon with
the above result
Tho affair created a panic among the
Opelousas negroes and only a few Of
them registered. A large number Of
citizens Of opelousas has asked thas the
militia b kept there until after the
state election. which viii be on April
~, but the Fontenoi faction. or whits
supremAcists. demand that the stat
troops B removed At once.
One report l. that the negroes were
armed. aud when told they could no
register made a move 10 use their guns
when the whites opened Gre.
Further particulars cannot b oh
tanned.
More trouble is expected
There have been 10 killed and 4
wounded 30 far over the 81. Landry 20
htical troubles.
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oaRMANY AZ eIMsTALLlsM.
The Economic Committee Prepares =
Resolution For the Reloh.tag.

Ths Economic Committee Prepares .
Resolution For the Reichstsg.
WAsHs0Tos. April S-Ths parlia-
mentary movement in Germany toward
bimetAllism u described In the report 70
the state department BY United States
Commercial Agent Moore At weymar
he says that on March 10 the economic
committee Of the imperial reichssAg de.
eided TO bring in the following resolu.
tion.
Tho reiohstag shall declare that In.
ternationAl bimotallism best answers the
interests Of Germany. and requests the
confederate governments Of the south.
ern states 70 do all In their power to se-
cure and establish BY an international
convention a fixed proportion Of value
between silver aud gold"
Il IL known. says Mr. Moore, that a
corresponding proposition will b sub.
mitted simultaneously In Paris ana
London. This movement has created
attention afresh In Europe In the mon
etary situation.
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aay ana ior nve uays valniy raueav0fca
10 secure q statement from Loski
Last night the convict weakened
and promised full protection II granted
immunity from Punishment in tho
crime lie said he took parl in the
plot, bat did not do the killing. Hs
confederate. ho said. fired the charge
into Chauvin's body. Covering the
body with . blanket. the murderers
took what tpoils they could lind and
hurried away.
Detective Aller viii return 20 Detroit
10 consult with officials about the Dc.
dred immunity, which IL the condition
Of Lieski's promised revelation.
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Nouce 10y Publication of Final
Account.
THE STATE OF rEXAs.

70 all Persons Interested In the Estate
Of Mary A. Whitman, recctsed
W. d. Lawrence. administrator Of the
Estate II said May A. willran, de-
ceased. has nled in the County Court
II Bra1os county hi- FINAL Account ct
the condition Of said estate. toge, her
with an application b. be III charged
A. admin traitor thereof, aud Tor par.
tilion aud distribution Of said estate.
which will 81 heard Ivy our said court
on the afd Monday In April, A. D. 1876,
same being the 20 h day of April A. y.
1895. II the Court House nf sid ltex.
os county In The city Of Bryan at which
lime and place all persons Interested in
said estate are 1n'-Cd 10 arp a. =
contest said Final tcrnt a q A9pl-
cation, u thev ser ruror
Witness; ]. ". ia rnn Cl,ll 90 lac
County Court of y ayos conu y.
4. I Given ,lrr rny haul au'' Toe
L. . seal o. "a 4 q nFt t"v n h,s
10 BRYAN ON lhi .Slh ty,f rh,
A. d. 1885, W iAgg y
Clerk Comfy Cogrt 'rasSCi Tex.
BY \. ]. Butler, n rn'v. -.
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EIaAr IN suLPHuR sPRINas.
One Man Was Seriously Stabbed and
Two Othsra naEa.


SULPHUR SPRINGS. Tex. April g.
Just after court adjourned yesterday a
difficulty occurred between Bob and
Bill Spence on one side and Steve HAr-
rise aud three sons-George. Oliver and
Rosor-on the other side. in which Bob
Spence was fatally cut and is now dy.
ing At his home. Bill Spence was
stabbed across the back and cut in the
forehead. neither cut being considered
dangerous Steve Harriss was hit In
the head. but the three boys escaped un-
injured. The HArriss boys are little.
nervy fellows, while the spences are
veritable giants in sine.
The trouble has been brewing Tor
some time and originated from the di-
vOrce suit fled by Bob sp,nos's wife.
who was a daughter Of Stove HArriss.
Only ono shot was fired. and that BY
Roger Harriss. he was disArmed before
he could shoot again.
The HArrissss arc in the custody Of
the sheriff.
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CorFEYvuLr, Kan. April S--rwo
deputy United States Marshals captured
a gang Of Ave outlaws southwest Of this
city after hot hght. in which Oliver
Rocks, one OF the desperadoes. was NOR
tally wounded Rocks horse wAs shot
before he would give up The four Of
the uniniurei prisoners were brought
20 this city aai will be takon 10 Fort
Smith, Ark.
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Ata meeting held in Austin to
raise funds for the relief Of Arme-
mans Gov Hogg made a eharac-
lcristic speech and subscribed $5
rr the oppressed Armenians
abroad and $40 for the destitute
.ltmenians at home. Irs a cold
day when James Stephen fans out
ON any sort Of curve.
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BLooMISoToS. nla. April s-The
election Of members Of the schOolboard
was an exciting event The women
participated in large numbers. The
victorious candidates are Colonel Ray
burn. Mrs. Funk and MrA Stephen
Aikers. Rayhurn and Funk are the
present members. and Mrs Aikors was
q member some years ago Horace g.
Bent. a member Of the present board.
was defeated. Tho result i being oele.
braied by the American Protective a.
sociAtion As a victory for the orgAnizA-
ton.