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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20
The incompatible Chicago & Alton

In these United States of America at
least, and it is highly probable that
throughout the entire world, the
Official record for the safety and well
fare of its passengers made and main
| tanned by the Chicago 4 Alton Railroad
cannot be surpassed if indeed it can be
eQualed.
Over its completely rock baIlasted,
dustless roadway between Chicago and
Kansas City, Chicago and st. Louis
Chicago and Peoria and St. Louis and
Kansas City, eighteen magnificently
appointed express trains are run on
uniformly fast time every day. But in
spite of this heavy passenger traffice
the official records show that from
December +, 1879, to December t, 1890,
eleven years, there was no passenger,
who was in place as a passenger, killed
on Chicago 4 Alton trains. Moreover
there was not passenger seriously
injured, to the extent of losing limb,
an eye or member of any kind during
that time.
During the entire period of the
Worlds Columbian Exposition in
Chicago, when it was not an uncommon
thing to find the usual passenger traffic
of the road increased two, three and
four-fOld, ard special excursion trains
and extra sections of regular trains
were very many, there was not an
accident of any kind u most remark
able record.
Besides beng Americas most popular
railroad, the Chicago & Alton is the
Pioneer Dining Car Line, the Pioneer
Pullman Sleeping Car Line and the
Pioneer Palace Reclining Chair Car
Line, and the best line from Chicago to
Peoria Illinois, Denver, Colorado and
Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Be sure that YOUR ticket reads over
the Chicago & Alton Railroad, when its
matchless and direct lines can form
the whole, or even part of your
journey.
JAMES CHARLTON,
Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agt.
6Y. Chicago, III.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20
Telepllons Items.

Though our local directors are slow
in making contracts for material for the
new telephone exchange, when they do
get started to build the work will be
pushed along to speedy completion. In
our reading the past week We came
across the following items:
Merrill News: The Merrill tele-
phone Co. now has 155 patrons on its
exchange, AS the exchange was built
for only $50 connections it will be seen
that on some lines there must be two
telephones. There are now five
applications in for instruments, which,
owing to the limited size Of the switch
board will be increased so as TO
accommodate fifty more instruments.
1t is thought that line will then be
extended to Dudley also one to
Tomahawk.
Iron Mountain, Mich, Feb. 15-The
project of forming an offensive and
defensive alliance against the Bell
company is being considered by the
several independent telephone compa-
MES of the Upper Peninsula. 1t is the
purpose of the new Menominee and
Marinette company to run a line to
Powers, there to connect with lines
from Iron Mountain and E>canaba. The
Marquette County Telephone company
Will construct wire TO Escanaba, thus
f6ming a circuit connecting the leading
cities of the peninsula. The Bell
company has only one subscriber here
and none at Escanaba. \ warm fight is
certain at Menoniinee and Marinette.
The Standard telephone is used by the
local company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20
Another Paper Tiachine.

Appleton Post: The Nekoosa Paper
Co. is preparing to put in another paper
machine. The machinery manufac-
turers have been asked to make their
figures on the work and are now doing
so. The company already has two
machines in oDeration, one of them
being the Worlds fair machine, so that
when it gets the third one, together
with the new sulphite plant which it is
to build, it will be in splendid condition
tc turn out a large quantity of product
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20
MarYiOuS Results.

From letter written by Rev J.
Gunderman, Of Dimondale, Mich, we
are permitted TO make this extract: u
have no hesitation in recommending
Dr.. Kings New Discovery, as the
results were almost marvellous in the
case Of my wife. While [ was pastor OF
the Baptist Church at Rlves Junction
she was brought down with Pneumonia
succeeding LaGrippe. Terrible par
oxysms of coughing would last hours
with little interruption and it seemed
as if she could not survive them. a
friend recommended DR.. Kings New
Discovery; it WAS quick in its work and
highly satisfactory in results" Trial
bottles free at John L. DaIy's Drug
Store. Regular size soc. and $1.0O. l
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20
NEEGHBORING NOTES.
Taken From Our Exchanges and Con-
densed for Local Readers.

Merrill News: Last Saturday evening
Miss Blanche Biron entertained a num-
Der of her friends in honor of Miss Fern
Williams Of Grand Rapids. ''Spelling
down" was the feature Of the evening,
Miss elizabeth Baker being called in to
fill the august position Of spelling down
the guests present. The first prize, a
neat volume Of Longfellow, was awarded
Will Burns while Miss Mayme Graham
received spelling book for the con-
ISOLATION prize.
Stevens Point Gazette: Mr.. and Mrs
August Lutz, ll03 Church street, Stevens
Point, mourn the death of their little
daughter, Lillian Eva Genevieve, who
passed away last Wednesday after an
illness of about two weeks with mem
braneous Group, aged years, > months
and II days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20
For Ocean Steamship Tickets.

Via the Beaver Line from Montreal
Quebec to Liverpool, or via any steam
ship line crossing the Atlantic, at lowest
rates for first cabin, second cabin and
steerage, both outward and prepaid,
apply to T. W. Crapsey, agent c., NJ. &
st. Paul Ry at Centralia, or address G.
F. Wenham, Gen'l Steamship Agent, IS
Adams St., Chicago, H. A'l9
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20
NOT READY FOR WAR.

The present crisis finds the United
States totally unprepared for war, and
lmpresses on US strongly the necessity
Of guarding our seaports. A matter OF
far more importance to us however
during this sickly season-is the neces-
sity of guarding our health. Nothing
equals DR.. Rays Liver-T as q health
guard, in regulating the bowels and
warding off disease. For sale by ]. E.
DAILY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20
Dissolution Notice

Notice is hereby given that the partnership
heretofore existing between NJ K. Skinner and
NJ. S. Pratt under the firm name of Skinner &
Pratt, is this day dissolved by mutual consent
NJ: R. Skinner will continue the business and
Will settle all accounts for and against the firm
Dated Feb. 5th. 1896.
Signed, NJ. s. PRATT
Nv NJ r SKINNYP
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20
YOU CAN'T COUGH.

After taking 8 doses of Beggs' Cherry
Cough Syrup. 1t is one of the most
wonderful remedies ever put on the
market for Coughs and Colds. Sold and
warranted by our popular druggist John
E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20
THE MOST WONDERFUL PILL

They relieve where all others fail
They are called Beggs' Little Giants,
and are rightly named. Remember the
! name and call for them at the best store
IN town. John E. Daily keeps them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20

Bertha and Archie Rozelle drove to
the twin cities Monday.
A party of young people gathered al
the home Of Mr.. Boynton, Wednesday
evening Feb. 70, and spent few hours
in dancing.
Fred Stearns drove out from Grand
Rapids Sunday.
Among those on the sick list we note
Mesdames Nanderhei, Davis, NJ. Cahill.
Yeske.
Mrs j Damitz gave party Saturday
evening in honor of her brother, Mr..
Chas. HANBACK, of WinOna.
Mrs. Gilmaster was summoned to
Centralia Tuesday on account OF the
illness of her grandchild.
little stranger has come to stay al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Adams.
John Flanagan drove to the twin
cities Tuesday,
Mrs. Mess and Mrs. Knobf spent q
few hours iii the Twin Cities Monday.
The dancers in this vicinity gathered
at the home of Jos. White Monday
evening to enjoy a last dance before
Lent.
Messrs. Mess and knobf made 3
trip to Marshteld Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20

John and William McCunn, the two
young men who put railroad rail
across the Wisconsin Genital track in
the town of Amherst recently. intend
ing TO wreck q passenger train, and
Anton Brill, of Stevens Point. who
plead guilty TO the charge of rape, were
brought before Judge Webb in this city
Tuesday. The boys, aged Il and u,
were sentenced to hard work in the
state penitentiary for three years and
four years respectively. Mr.. Bill got a
present good for one year The trio
left on the afternoon train in the
custody of Sheriff Frank Leahv and
deputy, of Portage county, for the new
abiding place at Waupun.
Does large stock of goods attract
you? We have it.
Do reasonable prices please Won? We
have them.
Do straightforward methods and
guaranteed transactions interest YOU?
Then this is your place when in need OF
anything in our line of household goods.
such as all kind of Furniture, Carpets
Rugs, Bedding, Cook stoves and Heat
ing stoves. Undertaking a speciality.
Call on NJ. \. BoGoGER, Grand Rapids,
Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20

The finest stock of goods in the
country is to be found at John Z. Daly's
lie also has secured the sale of Beggs'
Family Medicines. Every bottle
warranted. They will give Won salts
faction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20
Notice TO Dam Owners,

Your attention is respectfully called
to the following law enacted by the
Legislature of 1898, relative to fishways
in Wisconsin. 1t is sincerely hoped
that all dam owners will comply with
the provisions of the law aud render
prosecution unnecessary by this de-
partment. Plans and specifications of
tishways will be furnished by the secre-
taIy of the commissioners of fisheries
upon application.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20
RUDOLPH.

Mr.. Eli Crotteau who has been spend
ING week in this berg visiting with his
parents returned Monday morning to
Dancy.
Miss Laura Rouden came down Satur.
day evening from Mosinee to make g
two or three weeks visit with friends.
Miss May Cronkite, of Junction City
spent Sunday in this berg the guest OF
Miss Dora CrCtteau.
Miss Charlse RatelIe, Of Centralia.
spent Saturday and Sunday in this berg
with her cousins Miss Beatrice and
Rosa Ratelle.
Mrs. Louis Akev, of Grand Rapids,
is spending a few days with friends and
relatives.
Mr.. c. 0. Hassel was on the sick list
last week but is now able to be up and
around again.
Mr.. F. Phillips returned from Mil
waukee Monday last.
Mrs. B. st. Denis is on the sick list.
VESPER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20

Sec Commissioners OF Fisheries.
PENALTY FOR NOT PROVIDING FISHWAYS.-
SECTION 5.
Any person, firm or corporation own
ing, occupying or having charge Of any
dam OF dams OH or across any stream or
other waters of this state, shall be liable,
upon conviction OF any Of the provisions
Of this act, TO a fine of five dollars per
day for each and every day after the
first said day of March, A. D. 1896, that
said dam or dams so owned, occupied
or in charge Of him or them shall be I'M
provided with good and sufficient fish
ways, constructed according to plans
furnished by the said secretary of the
state fish commission.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20

$3.50. t. Hougen NJ. D., Office over
Days Drug store. Telephone at Office
81 residence u
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20

Subscribe for the REPORTER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-02-20

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The Press., 1896-02-06
RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

O UaC6 CUUTU9 JdIIUVTV 5UGII9 1o501
 Estate Of Annis Richardson, late of Stafford in said district deceased.
 Upon the application of Sarah s. Spellman praying that an instrument in writing, purpOrt- ing to be the last will and testament of said -Annis Richardson. deceased, may be proved, ap- proved, allowed and admitted to probate, as per application on file more fully appears, 1t is
 0rdered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Ofhce in Stafford, in said district, on the 18th day Of February, A. D. 1896 at o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place Of hearing thereon, by pub ing a circulation in said district, and by post ing a copy thereof on the public sign-pOst in the town Of Stafford, in said district.
 MARCTS B. FISK. Judge.
The Press., 1896-02-06
MEEKINS, PACKARD & co.
CARPETS.

MEEKINS, PACKARD & co.
 CARPETS. Willing t4qatsave 15 to 25 per cent on the Carpet purchases? :. That is what we are doing for oul patrons previous to Inventory, March 1st. rlThanks to our early and generous purchasing. Never have carpets sold for so littIe-and right in the. face ot an advancing market
 Every hne has much to offer. There are:- Ingratns at B and 37k cents a. yard,
 Extra Supers--
 The best all-wool Ingratns at 50 cents. 'ATapestries-such as you usually pay % |, !. cents for, and willingly t0o-here they go at 65 cents a yard, made and laid ''" Velvets at 85 cents yard, made and laid > unexcelled for the money.
 Administers at 85 cents and $1.OO a yard
 made and laid.
 In no. other carpets do you obtain such fine
 color effects as these show.
 The best Brussels at 85 cents and S1.OO a
 yard, made and laid-Names woven tn
 the back are sufficient guarantee of theil
 desirability. Where have you seen thetl
 equal for patterns?
 ONE POINT-We will reserve any and all purchases until they may be desired.
 Carpet department. THE T RED TICKET SALE
 - OF
 FURNITURE Is offering even greater profits to all buyers previous to stock taking. Plain figures and red tickets tell the story. ; A glance at the different lines will convince you of the bargains-a hack neyed word, but it explains the situa- ton.
 CHAMBER, SETS Play conspicuous part in the sale. For instance:
 Antique Finish, immitation Mahog- any and Maple sets at $1425, $15, $16, $17 and SIS. large size dressers, beveled mirrors and brass trimmings. h They have had no equals on our floors for like money. Cut prices have an influence on higher grade sets. .,ii
 $9O Set now $16.
 $21 Set now $16.5O.
 $3S Set now $27.
 $42 Set now $3O. Fourth floor. .MEEKINS, PACKARD & CO.,, Springfield, Mass.
The Press., 1896-02-06

"What do you think of my new bays2'' "Why, they re beautiful animals, but they can t trot for shucks."
 "Oh, well, I don't care for that part of it. , ..~ >"
 "You don't?''
 ''No. If they could do a mile a min- ute, the boulevard police would. hold lem down to eight miles an hour any how. "-Chicago Record.
The Press., 1896-02-06

If we must accept fate, we are not less compelled to assert liberty, the sig nifioance of the individual, the grandeur of duty, the power of character -Emer-
The Press., 1896-02-06

If we would have anything of benefit, we must earn it, and earning it become shr'1wd,' inventive, ingenious, active. nnt.iprising.=H.W w. Beecher.
The Press., 1896-02-06
Have Had Fonrteen Indian wars..

Our government has had IA great h. dian wars, which are estimated to have cost not less than $15O, 900, 900 and as much more in private loss was sustained by individuals.
The Press., 1896-02-06

Suppose man comes to me and says, II wish to borrow $1O for two weeks time, what will you charge me for the accommodation?
 ''Oh! only $1.5O," answer which is a mere nothing, 15 per cent"
 "Whaty he exclaimed, ''15 per cent for two weeks. Why, man, it's downright robbery" 'Now look here, my friend, it's nothing of the kind, say, as it's such great help and accom- mOdatiOn to you when you are in need. Besides, have always let you have all you wanted in the past and never charged you over 20 per cent. for my trouble and risk. Then q wish to be can- did with you) you know that trust a large num- Der, and every now and then some of them fOf- get to pay me, so must charge those who do pay enough more to make up for the losses. "Yes, understand, but 15 per cent for two weeks is 152 per cent. year, and-and-Well, man can't hardly be accommodated at that rate"
 The above is the true working of the ''credtt system" as the one accepting credit must pay well for the losses caused by those who won't or can't pay, besides paying legitimate profit. It is nice thing to be able to borrow money on ''time,' but the paytng-''ah! there's the rub"
 All those who feel that they have no money to throw away will come to the Chicago Grocery and get prices before buying goods elsewhere. My experience of seventeen years as a COm- mercial traveller has put me on to the "tricks of the trade," and enables me to buy goods as low as the lowest, and I freely give the public the benefit of my experience, asking only a fair return for my labor and capital invested.
 I respectfully invite all to come
 to the
 "CHICAGO STORE"
 Of Stafford Springs, Conn.,,
 And be convinced of the above truths
 o. M. BROWN, Prop.
The Press., 1896-02-06
ROard of Relief,

DR. G. l.. NICHOLS, Physiciar
 AV and Surgeon. office hours, 1 to and 8 t g D. m. Night bell at the new Springs House.
The Press., 1896-02-06

The Board of Relief of the borough Of Stafford Springs, will meet on Monday. February 10th, 1899, at two. C9 o'clock p. m., at Borough hall Stafford Springs, Conn. .
 E. c. DENNIS, ] Board
 W. E. HANLEY, of
 H. S. ABEL, Relief Stafford Springs, Conn.,, Feb'y 4th, 1898.
The Press., 1896-02-06

Or Heavy Weight Clothing, from our regularly marked price. Many of our goods will be found marked at 30 ptr cent discount.
 This will be found to be quite a run on Clothing, and the run ought to turn to a race.
 Prices are as low as they ever were for good, clean, straight Clothing
 Remember, this is for Goods bought this season, and is no old stock that has been nawked all over the country, but that the quality is good.
The Press., 1896-02-06

NOTECE.-All of the tax payers in IN the Town of Holland are hereby notified that said taxes, on Hist of 1895, become due on town hali in said T0iland, on the first and sec ond Mondays in March to receive the same. All that fail to pay by that time may expect to pay fees and 9per cent. interest afrer April first.
 JOHN H. SPARROW, Collector
 Holland, Conn.,, Feb. 6, 1896. 3w.
The Press., 1896-02-06

r OST. January 16, in the borough, or L on the road to Westford, a bundle contain ing pair Of rubber overshOes. The finder will
 IW WeStfOrd, Onn
The Press., 1896-02-06
BOrn.

Spencer, Mass, Jan. 29th, daughter to Frank s. and Mary c. Miller.
The Press., 1896-02-06
Stafford Laundry.
VI Stnno Hnnsa Wast Main Street

Stone House, West Main Street.
 All kinds of laundry work solicited. Satisf lc- tion guaranteed. work perfectly aired. Clothes called for and-delivered free of charge. Shirts,
 collars and cuffs speciality. f61m } GEO. D. SHAW.
The Press., 1896-02-06
Children's Coats.

We have nearly a hundred left not many, when we think of our big stock and big selling.
 But now we have to clean them out, as the Spring Cloaks will be here in two weeks.
 This is how the prices are changed;
 $50 ClOaks now 98C. $2.5O and $295 $1.5O. $500 and $7.50 $3.5O.
 Rear of north store.
The Press., 1896-02-06
Speed No Object.

D10O. Wales, Jan. 18th, Eliiah Shaw, IT.
The Press., 1896-02-06
SMITH X MURRAY.

The Dress. Goods Bargain we be- gan selling yesterday was an interest ing one. -'2 -~.
 The people came, bought and were delighted.
 That's the practical solution of ad- vertising after all. There's no benefit to be derived from advertising goods that every store has for the same price.
 Watch sour ads. and note the fact that we state facts that are worth ad- vertising
 We could just as well sold these Serges for the regular price, but that's not our way-quicker the better
 Ninety pieces All-Wool Serges-45 inches wide. Good weight and fine weave-never retailed less than 50 cents yard.
The Press., 1896-02-06

NOTICE.-As my wife, Eva A., has lN left my bed and board, shall pay no bills of her contracting after this date.' 3W
 Union, Feb. 1, 1896. JOHN M. DAWSON.
The Press., 1896-02-06
IS YR GU SEE.

We have been using the SYRACUSE washing machine for some time. Our maid would not do without it now for any amount Of money, and when see her washing with it she seems to do 1t so easily and with so little fatigue, consider health, and think that it would be so for many others MRS. J. J. ELLIS. d. think the air pressure principle of cleaning clothes very gOOd as it OVercOmes completely all of the hard features about washing.
 MRS. z, c. ELLIS. D. J- HANLEY, Local Ag't, Stafford Springs, 61 West-Main-st.
The Press., 1896-02-06

Our Price 29c. a Yard. Every desirable color for spring wear
 Any woman who anticipates need ing a new dress will find the above an interesting bargain.
 Rear of main store.
The Press., 1896-02-06
Opening of Spring
 SILKS.

Among the special priced lots are the
The Press., 1896-02-06

The Willimantic Evening Journal, to be issued daily, made it's first appearance last Saturday evening.
 The new bond issue has been subscribed for nearly four times the issue asked. It is very evident that the people still have unshaken faith in the United States.
 Twenty three democratic senators voted for the Jones free-coinage bill last Satur- day, and twelve democratic senators voted against it. Fifteen republican senators voted for it, and twenty-three republican senators voted against it.
The Press., 1896-02-06

Ex-President Harrison has addressed a letter to his Indiana friends, stating that he is not candidate for the presidency. and it will be a disappointment to many who hoped that he would be the final nominee. Speaker Reed seems to be the leading candidate at present in New Eng land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-25
FOR POWERS.
Augusta Delegates SoInstruct-
ed For Bangor Convention.
Great Enthusiasm for Hon. LIewelIyr
Powers as Next Governor.
Delegates and AIternates Chosen 10 ATTEND
Gubernatorioi Convention at Bangor.

At a Republican caucus held. Friday
evening. in G. A. Il. hall, the delegates
for the Bangor convention were in
structed to vote for Hon. Llewellyn
There vas the strongest kind of en-
thusiasm felt. and the resolution which
was presented by Hon II. NJ. Heath.
was unanimously adopted.
The resolution was rs follows:
Resolved: That. recognizing tho
marked ability with which Hon.
i-lcwoilyn Powers has filed all public
positions entrusted To him and believ-
ing he will give 10 his State fearless.
conservative and economical admins
tiation, we hereby instruct the dele
gates this uighi elected 10 use All honor
able Efforts - promote his nomination
as Governor.
Charles T. Han presided. and w 4,
Newcombs. was appointed secretary.
The following We're elected as dele
gates
J. F. Hin. +. G. Bmlcigh, j. II. Man
ley J NJ Haynes H. NJ. Heath. +. O.
Nickery. John " Chase. ". :. Choate.
f. G. harrington, Samuel w. Lane.
Charles \. Miliken. \. G. Andrews,
w. II, Williams, NJ s. Campbell.
George A. Philbrook. Charles W Jones.
Joseph II. Wall
Asalternates. George T.. Macomber A
VI. Philbrook. Ruel W. Dutton, Daniel
Noyes. j. Q. Weston, Stephen A. Miller.
Ira H. Randall, w. A. Newcomb. Treby
johnson. Charles f. Nash. L. D. Car
yer. Ethel II. Jones, John A Hamblin,
A. ". Brooks, j. NJ Cross, Fred Cony.
Chas H. Cunningham
The meeting was most enthusiastic
and successful in every way, with
every one present solid for the Houl-
ton candidate