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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
LIEUT.. WILSON'S CRACK SCORE.
He Broke the SharpshOoters' Record
at Camp NOrthen.

at Cnmp Northern.
A telegram was received from Camp
Northen last night by Lieut.. ]. f. Cam
OF Company c, Savannah Volunteer
Guards. announcing that Lieut.. f. c. VIII
son of his company had qualified as a
sharpshooter, with a score of l55, out of
a possible 175. This is the highest score
ever made at Camp Northen, and beats all
records ever made in this state, or in apv
other state, so far as known.
Lieut.. Wilson's reputation as n sbarr-
shooter appears to be continually on he
increase and at every opportunity he
aaus Iresh wreath to his laureIs Tbe
sstay-at-home members of COMPANY e, apS
the members and friends of the cSns ~.
generally. as well as of Lieut.. Wilson in9
latest achievement VI AIS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD.
Matters of Interest in savannah ana
Elsewhere.

Mr.. H. e. Hutchens of the Central rail-
way, Atlanta, is in the city for few
days.
The Mexican National will open an Of
fee in Atlanta about July /, with Capt.
John J. Griffin in charge. Capt Griffin Is
now the Southerns soliciting freight
agent at Jacksonville, Fla. He was Tor
many years with the East Tennessee here
as assistant general freight agent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
Gray,s Rarrninu

In chldren's fast black hose, seamless
worth 25c. We will sell all sizes at 121bc
pair. c. Gray & Son--ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
Are You Tired

All the time? This condition is a sure
indication that your blood is not rich and
nourishing as it ought to be and as If
may be if you will take a few bottles of
the great blood purifier. Hoods Sarsa-
parrilla. Thousands write that Hood
feeling by giving them rich, red blood
Hoods Pills act easily and promptly on
the liver ana bowels. Cure sick headache
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
CHEAP EXCURSIONS.
The Plant System VIII Take to Tam
pa and Jacksonville June goth at
Very Low RnteH.

The Plant system announces an exceed
ingly low rate to Tampa and Jackson
vile June %, the fare being only 50 to
Jacksonville and return, and IS to Tampa
and return. The train leaves Savannah
1850 a. m, June Goth, tickets limited re-
turning up to and including July lad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21

Probabilities for Sunday: Light
showers. followed at night BY fair
weather; warmer; sOutherly 10 south
westerly winds.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26
Port Barre.
December Fl. 12C

Dettuio oeI 1l, 1870.
Cotton picking III this neigh Eborhood
is about over.
Mr.. W. L. Truman, of Mamo,, was
here last Tuesday, visiting his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Cothett.
Mr.. j. r. M6lancon was in Opelousas
"Wednesday and Friday of last week.
Mr.: Ben M6iancou paid Opeleusas his
usual Sunday visit yesterday.
NJ. c. Y. Deiean made business trim
to Opelousas last Thursday. 1~
Miss Lon Mudd spent Saturaaytand
Sunday in OpeIeusas.
Miss Florence Truman, after pleas
ant stay OF several days here, left for
her home in Mamou last Thursday. -,
Dir. j. l.. Corh-tt and wife have been
visiting relatives in Bellevue since Sat
urdaF
Mr.. J,L. Fonter5t was pleasant vis-
itor in RArt Bar, ! last week.
Those h>en, ort Barre who were in
ATTENDANCE ut tile hazar 10 Arnaudville
yesterdayIyere: MeaA P. Robin and her
daughters Phelo and Maggie, also her
sons, AIcee> u F enry Miss Eloise and
Ida Callahan, = ,,sses Bertha Saizau and
Utah Newcirrch. Miss Stella Dejean
and brothers Major and Ashton.
Mr.. Louis RIbin, of L6onville. was in
Port Barre yesterday.
Mr.. Henry Neil, of Plaquemine, was
in Port Barre LIST Thursday and Friday.
A large crowd from Opeiousas attend
ed the the entertainment at Notleyville
last Saturday evening, given by Mrs.
Birdie Reynolds,
The public is cordially invited to at
tend haZar to he given for the btnefi:
Of the church at Port Barre, next Sun
dav, December ~.
Best wishes for "A merry Christmas
and happy New Year to the editor and
bis numerous subscribers.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26
Washington, La, , Letter.

The weather has been quite variable
Tor the past ten Representatives misty,
cloudy and threatening rain, again,
bright, clear and pleasant. The farm
ers are now resting from their years
toll, the merchants have laid in their
Christmas stock, and the drug stores
and toy shops all present "a gay appear
ance. The Oakland sugar mill is still
in full blast. Although the cane is
somewhat damaged. the yield under
existing circumstances is fairly good.
Capt. l.. j. Dodge, of the Atcliafalaya,
spent several days in our town last week.
Maj Geo o. EIms, of your city, was
seen on our streets early on Thursday
morning, armed with his surveyors
equipments.
Quite II party headed by Bismark "
took their departure for Il camping cx-
peditlon to the lower Bayou CourtabIeau
where they will chase the wild deer :"
and hunt the festive bear. OF course it
is useless to say hat they went we'll pro-
vlded with all the neccssaries for every
contingency.
Our people here are looking forward
to the issuapce of the Trade Review and
from what samples we have seen it
promises to be quite an interesting and
attractive work.
Mr.. G. 5. Chevis caused some little
t1ntter in society circles the other day.
When he boarded the noon train the
report got about that he would return
in few days with IA bushing bride, but
az is often The ease Dame Rumor was at
fan!t, for he returned the next evening
alone and toi his many friends that lie
had only been to Arnaudvi!ie tn visit
his two little sons who are staying with
Mr.. S. F. White near that place. He
speaks in the highest terms of the treat
ment accorded him 10y Mr. w. and his
estimable lady. Mr.. White is IA thor
ough-golng. energetic, progressive far
mer, whose stock yards are filled with
the finest b'ondel colts, first grade Jer-
seys, the largest, fattcst hogs, and guam
titles OF the most improved strains. of
poultry. MIR. White had just finished
grinding and made over 100 hogsheads
of sugar, and is very much pleased with
the results of his years labor
Before another week will have passed
Xmas will be upon us, and we wish the
COURIER and its patrons, one and all, IA
merry Christmas and u happy and pros
porous New Year. X.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26
For the HOLIDAY Excursions

to the Southeast the Southern Pacific,
Atlantic system, on December 81 and 90,
1896, will sell round trip tickets to ali
points il the Southeast, good for return
within thirty days from date of sale, at
the rate of one fare for the round trip.
For the holiday excursions tickets will
be on sale December 20, "a, 25 and 81,
1896, aud January 1, 1897, from all points
to all points in Louisiana, good for re-
turn up to antR including January 3,
1897, at the rate UT one and one third
fare for the rountNrip.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Don't be persuaded into buying lini-
ments without reputation or merit
Chamberlain's Pain Balm costs no more
and its merits have been proven by a
test of many years. Such letters AS the
following, from L..O. Baeley, Huenne,
Cal, are constantly being received:
"The best remedy for pain have ever
used is Chamherlain's Pain Balm, and |
say so after having used it for several
years." 1t cures rheumatism, lame
back, sprains and swellings. For sale
by j. H. Houston, druggist, and j. Las
aIIa
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

At IA regular meeting of Gordy Chap
ter No. 80, Royal Arch Masons, held last
Sunday, the following officers were
elected to serve for. the ensuing year ::
B. A. LitteiI, High Priest; VIM. Craw-
ford, King; J. S. Butler, Scribe Geo.
o. Eims, Captain Of the Host; George
Palford, Principal Sojnurner; !. E..
Shnte, Royal Arch Captain; c. N.Ealer,
sTreasnrer NJ. Depres, Secretary Lee
Gibbens, Master Of the Second Veil S.
L. Hebrard, Master of the First Veil !;
w. M. Price, Guard. These officers will
be installed to- morrow Sunday night.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Killing OF DR.. n. w. Swords.

On last Wednesday afternoon, about
o'clock. E. w. Wells. of Morrow sta
ton, shot and killed DR.. N. w. Swords.
1t seems, from what we can learu, that
Dr.. Swords, who was under the infu-
ence of liquor, went into a saloon kept
by Wells, where a difficulty occurred,
resulting in the, shooting Mr.. Wells
immediately surrendered himself to an
officer and was brought to town and
was incarcerated. The COURIER is in
debted to Deputy Sheriff II. w. Lowry
for the above information.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26
How to Prevent Pneumonia

At this time of the year cold is very
easily contracted and if left to run its
course without the aid of some reliable
cough medicine is liable to result in that
dread disease, pneumonia. We know
of no better remedy to cure cough or
cold than Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. We have used it quite extensive
ly and it has always given entire satis-
Acknowledged, Ind. Ter.s Chief.
This is the only remedy that is known
monia. Among the many thousands
who have used it for colds and la grippe
we have never yet heard of single
case having resulted in pneumonia.
Persons who have weak lungs or have
reason to fear an attack Of pneumonia,
shonId keep the remedy at hand. The
25 and so cent sizes for sale by J. H.
Houston, druggist, and J. Lassalle.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

CANDY..-To enlarge our trade, we will
send limit of sample boxes of all fine
aud fancy candies, and samples of all
cream, chocolate and fruit candies, we
carry to any address on receipt of one
dollar, (two cents stamps taken) and ex-
are sold from 2Octs. to S1.OO a pound.
In ordering state name Ut express COM
pany and please show candies to friends
and neighbors. Address:
THE CRESCENT CANDY Co.,
Cos Carondelet Street, New Orleans, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

The rush of business and in tlux of
people was steady ali the week, and as
a consequence the merchants have been
steadily employed in raking in the She
kels and the town has worn an unusually
lively air. Now that Christmas is thing
of the past, and the season for farm
work almost ut hand, Opelousas will be
dull and business slack. "FIy time" will
then be on in all its oppressiveness.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Halls circus exhibited in Opelousas
iast e tuesday, but owing to the fact that
slo management of the concern failed
Y 9o any advertising in the local press
shu II nad comparatively few posters dis
.ghlayeu, Y the crowd attracted to witness
t''e performance was quite small.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Opelousas Council No. 46s, American
Legion of Honor, on Friday night of
last week elected the following officers
to serve for next year: Nathan d. Rous,
Commander Chas. j. Thompson, Vice
Commander Dracos A. Dimitry, Ora
tor; w. A. Sandoz, Secretary and Col
lector; l.. A. Sandoz, Treasurer G. L.
Hayes, Chaplain Henry l.. Roos. Guide;
II. E. Estorge, Warden; A. J. Be,cier,
Sentry; w. W. Lesslie, Trustee for
three years Ira E. Shute, Medical Ex-
aminer w. w. Leslie, Alternate Med
ical Examiner; Thos. P. B0wdeD, Sit
ting Past Commander. After the cleo
ton the members present partook of a
sumptuous lunch prepared FOR the oc-
casiOn.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

lW0 alarms of fire were given by the
iS1 ~ Deils the early part of the week.
NV shvs1sunately one was a false alarm, and
ss.: .n 0tDer was given on account of a
;% ;;%lsnney IN Mr.. THEODORE Chacher6's res
A on Main street, having caught
III nnlcn was promptly extinguished
ssa0ls cansing any damage.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Despite the fact that this is winter
the time when we are usually deluged
with superabundance Of rain-yet we
have had no late visitation of the liquid
element, and as result the streets and
country roads are somewhat dusty, and
getting more 80 every day, which is
quite unusual for this season.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

C. Dietlein's delivery wagon started
out on "free deIiyery" not down on
the bills last Thursday morning. The
horse took fright as the wagon was
starting out on it's rounds and scattered
a liberal assortment of groceries and
Christmas goods along the streets for a
distance OF several blocks. Chris"
says he's got lots more left and can fill
ali orders with "neatness and dispatch"
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

The Washington Post rea4sned publi-
cation on Thursday of lasEyeek, and
the issue Of that date is Il most credit
able one, editorially and typographical
", the local department especially be-
ing we'll filled with crisp and newsy
ifpmS
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26
-o>~ -
M AR RTE I'D

PRUD'HOMME - GIL. - AT the Catholic
Church, Church Point. La, by Rev. Father A.
Eby, Dec. 10, 1896, Mr.. Plenny NJ. Prud'homme.
of st. Landry, and Miss May Gil. of Acadia.
The worthy young couple have the
hearty congratulations and best wishes
Of host of friends and admirers, in
which we beg to join. May their jour-
ney through life be strewn with the
sweetest flowers Of happiness may the
rough places III their pathway be made
smooth and pleasant by the strength of
the mutual love and confidence which
fills their buoyant hearts to-day; aud
may they fiua at the end OF their jour
ney Il reward commensurate with their
sterling worth and solid merts-of
which all their friends recognize they
have an abundant store - possessions
more valuable and more precious than
" the wealth of Ophir and of Ind" better
than cOr0nets or piles of gold.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

At special meeting of the police ju-
ry, held this week, the parish license
ordinance for 1896, requiring business
men Of the incorporated towns of the
parish to pay licenses, was revoked.
The police jury also revoked an old or
dinance forbidding the keeping of mar
kets for the sale OF meat Of the COW
kind within a mile of the boundary
lines Of the town OF Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

w to DelBuono's for yonr groceries
ana fruits, for your cakes and toys, for
syouf candies and fireworks. for your
oys!ers and condiments. aud for other
/ sinuaaspensabie concomitants of the glad
holiday season.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Congress has at last passed an lmmi-
grafton bill which is an improvements on
the old law, and which will. it ls
thought. shut out lot OF very unde-
sirable foreigners.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

We are reliably informed that the
wonderful talking machine, the "Granl-
ODhone"-the marvel of the nineteenth
century-will be on exhibition in Ope-
i0isas. Washington and, perhaps other
towns in this parish in few days.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

sued and delivered this ws.k and ai1as
general satisfaction-in fact, we have
heard nothing but praise of the work,
except from the individual whose shan
ty did not show up like palace and the
fellow with complexion like an Egyp-
tiaD mummy that didn't Iouk in the en-
craving like a belle of sweet sixteen, as
we'll as that other enlightened class to
be found I'D every community, the
prominent citizen who ucver contri-
butes to any public enterprise if he
thinks it might benefit somebody else
more than himself; in other words. the
fellow that always wants heap of su-
gar for ten cents, and generally kicks
whether he gets it or not.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Larger stock than ever in Dry Goods
Notions, Shoes, Groceries, &c. A curl
osity to look at. and equally surprising
are the low prices - at j. X. Sandoz a.
Bro. &, corner Main and North streets.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Arthur Collins, convicted Oh the
charge Of mansaughter in this parish
last September and sentenced to the
peniteDtiary for ten years, has been par
dOned. At the same sitting of the Board
Of Pardons, Sylvester Absi,ire, convic-
ted for murder in Acadia parish and
sentenced to be hanged, had bis sen
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Before making your holiday purchases
zee Mrs. Larcade's pretty assortment OF
millinery goods, fruits. candies and toys.
Everything fresh and attractive, and
prices remarkably low.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

When you visit Opelousas for the
purpose Of making your holiday pur-
cllases do not fail to call upon Fred.
L. Sandoz and inspect his lovely stock
of toys, fancy articles and other new,
novel and desira bIe goods.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Tbs weather has been delightfully."-
pleasant for some time past and to look
a6 the clear sky and feel the balny air.
3 stranger would think that we never
experience any violent exhibitions OF
tn6 weather clerks temper.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26
Good Bread.

Go0d bread can only be made with
Rood Hour and an experienced baker
snnch can be found at H. III. Sandoz's
bakery Titard's old stand. A share
y the public patronage solicited.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Tie the party who sent us remittance
of three dollars through the Opelousas
postoffice on the 10th and failed to sign
the letter will make himself known, we
will give him the proper credit on our
4. olxcs
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26
MEETING OF CREDITORS.

CRBiN TOULOUSE VS.. HIS CREDITORS.
No 1913, 11th judicial District Court, State of
Louisiana, Parish of st. Landry.
By virtue of an order of the Hon. the 1lth
Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of
st. Landry, there will be held at the office
of the undersigned Notary, in the town of
Opelousas, La, at II o'clock a. H., on
Saturday, January 23, 1897,
meeting of the creditors of said insolvent, i'll
order to accept the cession of the property Of
said Urbin Toulouse. to appoint Syndc and to
transact such other business as may be neccs-
sary in the premises
LUCIUS g. DUPRE,
decl9-6t Notary Public.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Mrs. N. l.. McGinnis, of Boyce, Ra-
pides parish, arrived here on Wednes
day, to he with her sister, Mrs. G. w.
DnRoy, who Is seriously i'll.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26
TONSTABA.E,s SALE.
| u -fhg1
FIRST tpsE5Es COURT.

FIRST frUSTC,oE'S COURT.
L. v1sgey. As. OSCAR sHoRrln.
snon %at %s the Fssts :t Sy
WIN P.oounsso seltf the last and highest
bidder, at the front door OF the court hcEsc, i'll
town Of Opelousas, ,Las, ON
Wednesday, December 80, 1899,
at 10 O'Clock a. NJ, the following described
property, seized in the above entitled and num-
hered suit, to-wit:
Three thousand pounds of seed cotton, thirty
bushels OF corn, six barrels of sweet potatoes.
Seized under said writ.
Terms:-Cash on day of sale.
PAT COSGROVE,
Constable lst Whrd.
Opelousas, La, December 10, 1896.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

DR.. L. Stuart SaDdoz and wife, OF
Jeanerette, accompanied by Miss Anna
Gr6vemberg, arrived in Opelousas We'd
nesday and will spend the holidays with
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Make your daughter present OF a
nicely trimmed hat for the holidays.
Special bargains<iaxthat line at Mrs. H..
d. Larcade's, B9flevue street.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Court has been going on steadily, and
from what we are told the docket OF
civil cases 10 being considerably light
ened. Of course the legal lights are IN
clover.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Il If yon wau shice candies, frnits and
toys, call aud SEQ Mrs. Larcade's dis
play, Bellevue street, neifs the market
IN plank sidewalk leading to depot
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Fresh oysters at ten cents o dozen at
DslBnOno's, and the famous @. e. Q's.,
the best and largest in the market, in
the shell or opened. always on hand.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Parties having job printing done at
the COURIER Office must remember that
we do work at very low figure but we
cannot do work on credit at cash prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

For Sale-A comfortable Groom town
residence and lot, with ontbuildings.
Apply to Mrs. d. Laas, at the Florence
House, Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

II The st. st. Landry Trade Review
should prove to be great immigration
persuader. Copies are now on sale at
this Office at twenty five cents each.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

VXyANTED.-sEv FAITHFUL MEN
+" or women to travel for responsible, es-
tablished house in Louisiana. Salary $50.
payable SIS weekly and expenses. Position
dressed stamped envelope. The National Star
Building, Chicago.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

For fresh bread and cakes, for new
candies and pretty toys and for grocer
les of all kinds, call on DelBuuno.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Get your supply of coal from j. B.
Sandoz. Best assortment and lowest
prices DOV2l
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26
OPELOUSAS. LANDRY, DECEMBER 1896
It Should Be Stopped.

In vigorous editorial the Donaldson
Vliie Times discusses an evil that has at
tracted the attention Of business men of
tne county parishes for years. The
Times says:
Our merchants very justly complain
or drummers and statesmen who canvass
tins city and sell goods by samples, thus
dlVertlng considerable money from local
trade. The houses these drummers rep
resent pay no license, are under no ex-
pense tor rent, etc, and are thus favor
ed ABOVE our local business men and
often enabled to undersell. This is IA
matter that the City Council should take
up and stop by imposing Il tax that
would amount to almost "a prohibition.
Our merchants must be given protection
against this wildcat sort of business
That does not benefit the city one penny.
mere is hardly business house that
doesn't employ these statesmen, and by
virtue OF being under no expense and by
selling inferior goods, they are enabled
to nndersell. This is matter that the
city council should take up and stop bv
imposing tax that would amount to
almost prohibition. Our merchants
must be given protection against this
wildcat sort of business that does not
benett the city one penny. There is
hardlya business house that doesn't en-
ploy these saiesemen, and 10y virtue of
being under no expense and by selling
inferior goods they are enabled to cut
under local prices aud the money that
should remain in our city is taken
abroad, and not only the melehants. bat
the people in general, suffer from it in
the end. The Daily Times believes. .and
in fact knows, that the prosperity Of the
city very largely depends upon the
money that is earned here being spent
here. The more money that is kept in
local channels the greater the employ
ment of help and other expenditures. IT
the city council cannot stop this evil the
people can, and it is the latter's duty to
give these canvassing salesmen the cold
shoulder aud spend their money right
here in the city"
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

The public scl,0Dls throughout the
parish closed last Thursday for the hol-
idays. They will resume again IN two
weeks.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Country orders for bread aud cakes
promptly filled at III. III. Sandoz's
Bakery-Titard's old stand
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Herman, the famous magician, died
suddenly on u train Ell route to Brad
ford, Pa, last week.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Tie COURIER wishes its readers, one
and all, merry Christmas and happy
New Year.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

The New Orleans market has been
overstocked with turkeys, aud Of course
the price has been low.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

A nice lot Of fresh dry~s>ods, dress
goods. hats, shoes, notis6s, etc, just re-
ceived by Fled. l.. SaDduz. Cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Read our new advertisements. The
merchants who advertise are the men to
deal with Go AM see them anyhow.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Cheap prices and the laiity of the
shoes explain why SO mallS are sold by
J. *. Sandoz & Bro.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

All State taxes will become delinquent
on December 81, SD pay up and save
costs.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Good bread can be had at I'll. III. San
aoa's Bakery-Titard's old stand.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26
The independent Lumber Yard.

IDeyer combine to raise prices. See
me before buying. / meet all prices.
A. G. SKILEs.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

Severe earthquake shocks were felt
throughout the greater portion OF Eng
land on the nth inst
The Opelousas courier., 1896-12-26

VX7ANTED.-SEVERA FAITHFUL MEN
J" or women to travel for responsible, es-
tablished house in Louisiana. Salary $3.50, pay
able SIS weekly and expenses. Position per-
manent. Reference Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. The National Star Build
ing, Chicago.