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Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
Given n Pleasant Surprise.

UTICA, Jan. 21.-(Special.)-A large num-
Der Of the friends of Elder C. e. Phinney
assembled at his home yesterday in honor of
his 63d birthday. The event was a complete
nJrprise to the reverend gentleman and his
estimable wife. Their friends presented
them with an elegant upholstered rocker and
the lady 81. A very enjoyable afternoon was
passed by all.
Fritz Reckard went to Omaha last night
with a car OF cattle and one Of hogs. Local
buyers are now offering $3.50.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elsie Busch Of hamilton
county were the guests of j. w. Carpenter
Last evening,
The revival services at the Methodist
Episcopal church, which have been in prog
ress for the past four weeks, closed with
tonlght's service. Quite a large number OF
converts will be taken into the fold On pro-
baton as a result of these meetings.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22

CALLAWAY, Neb., Jan. 2l.-(Spec!al)-
A meeting Of formers Of the South Louf
valley above Galway was held today to
take stepl for the organization Of an irrlgi-
ton district in this locality, Neatly every
farmer In the territory was present, anG
tho meeting was a very enthusiastic enc
While a majority were heartily in favor G.
the project, quite a number were bitterly
opposed to it. Tao irrigation sentiment pc
vailed. however, and 1t wa decided to en-
ploy an engineer at cGce to make a pre-
liminary survey with a view to determir-
ing what can be done. II Is pr posed t.
tap the river about nine CT ten miles above
Callaway, en- the north side. running the
ditch six or seven miles. The amount @.
land that can he waterci 10 estimated from
4 1000 To 5000 aces.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
Holding Hny for Better Prices.

PIERCE, Neb,, Jan. 2l.-(Speclal)-Own-
ars of hay in this county must anticipate
I material raise in the price of that product
IN the future. as many baling machines are
in operation in the county and hundred
Of tons of fine bottom land hay are beini
baled and STORED away. The Pierce Mill
company is buying hay and baling tfe same.
having many tons stacked up alongside the
mill.
An effort will soon b, made to have Carl
Ko;th pardoned. Although Carl has just
commenced to serve his sentence OF threl
years for embszzlement of Pierce county
FUNDS while treasurer. the effort VIII b.
made. 1t is generally understood that Korth
alone Is not responsible for the shortage
the he was used merely to rake the chest
nrts gu, CT the fire for other parties Is be-
lieyed in this county.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
urrcu IN mnLLrns SETTLEMENT.
Ex-shcriN OF Lancaster County and
the Cnmmissinncra DIMcr

the commissioners Dircr.
LINCOLN, Jan. 2l.-(Spec!al Telegram0-
Ex-Sherln Miller Is engaged in making his
final settlement with the Board Of County
Commissioners There Is a hitch about the
payment Of a deputy involving the sum Of
5000. Mr.. Miller began his term with five
deputies. but one resigned, and the work con-
tlnued with four, The commissioners refused
to pay but four. Mr.. Miller's reports show
that IN 1894 the sherin's office earned in fees
81 ,663. IS, and in 1895 II earned $9,06i 50,
making a total for his term Of SIC. 725.77. OF
these amounts he collected In 1894 Si,SS3. %,
and in 1895 the collections amounted to s4,-
61S.57, making a total Of SO, 00i. So. thus leav-
ing a balance of S7.723.91 outstanding and
unsolicited. The expenses of the office, In
Guiding the sheriff's salary OF $4,000 a year,
were S12, 492. 80, and the sheriff figures out
therefore that there is still due him from the
county the sum OF SO. 400, so. This sum is, Of
course, payable out Of the fees Of the office
which remain to be collected.
This afternoon Florence Fowler, a young
woman employed as a domestic, was taken to
the asylum. having been pronounced insane
by the commissioners. She has several times
attempted TO destroy herself by jumping from
upper windows.
The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
company asks the district court for the fore
closure of a $40, 900 mortgage on property
of the Western Realty company at Sixth and
l. streets.
Omaha people in Lincoln: At the LIndell---
T.. A. w. Smell, William Fleming, G. e.
Yost, Vance Lane. At the Capital-Ben H..
Hayden, Charles Lane, j. f. Barron. George
o.. Brophy. 1t the Lincoln-W. III. Barstow,
f. NJ. Frye, George w. Kelly, w. II. bennett,
Oscar ]. Pickard, E. ]. Griffith, j. Z. Eng
lish, j. II. Mcintosh, w. p. Carlisle, G.. j.
Greene, II. w. Cornell, II. d. Nelly, James
~ nnrla
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
Exeter NeMa of u DnN.

EXETER, Neb., Jan. 21.-Special)-Mrs
DR., Hopemaa Of Mlnden arrived here Monday
in response to a telegram that her father,
Rev. A. A. Russell. was seriously Ill.
i. o, Fritz, deputy state lecturer far the
Modern Wcodmen Of Amsrica, traded his
residence fiat at this place TO Mr., Snow for an
e'ghty-acre farm, about six miles east CT
Iilligan. this county,
Mrs. j. w. Lgsk gave a very pleasant lit
tie party to a few friends Mond9y evening
which vas In the nature OF a farewell re-
ce9tion TO Miss Annie Borllnd. who left
Tuesday fer Lincoln, where she expects 10
remain during the spring and summer.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22

GREELEY, Neb., Jan. 21,-tSpecial.)-h
verdict and judgment were obtained today in
n repleyln ection brought By Greeley county
against the sheriff for gods held By the
sheriff by virtue OF some cxecuti5ns, The
county replevlned the goods. claiming e
special ownership by virtue of tax lien,
against the proprleters who were execution
debtors. The verdict and Judgment were in
favor of the county. Tie case was el5sely
contested and occupied elm1st three days o..
nnnr.-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
Ashland Minor Mention.

ASHLAND, Neb,, Jan. 2l.-tSpseial.)-The
Ancient Order of United Workmen had an
interesting meeting in Gretna, assisted b.
Omaha and Ashland members. They mi
tiated thirteen members.
j, A. Brown, president OF the Bank of
Commerce 81 Omaha and the National Bank
Of Ashland, was in town yesterday looking
after his business interests.
The Middleton residence was consumed by
FIRE last night. The property was owned
by a gentleman in Waverly. IL was worth
about Sl.2G9 and was insured, besides hay
ing a mortgage on 1t. The origin Of the fire
Is unknown. 1t has bsen vacant about two
weeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
Injured in a Runaway.

wAyERLY, Neb,, Jan. 21.-(special)-
Monday afternoon. Charles Schoheld, in {
runaway accident, was thrown from his
wagon, suffering a severe scalp w-upi ant
other severe injuries. His team. frightened
at the train. the tongue dropped TO the
ground and losing control OF his team the
animals dashed up Main street among the
teams tied there, demolishing two buggie.
and rusnlng the tongue Of the wagon int;
q horse. killing II.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22

FURT UALf1UUN, NOD, Jun, lI'-tSItc-aIJ
-Mi1J Mary CrOunse, youngest daughter cf
Ex-Governor Crounse, is visiting with her
father tere, and will rsmaln for some time
Il Fort Cllhoun. Miss Crounse has Leen
for some time residing with friends and
relatives at Omaha.
Tho Congregc tional church society will
hold a concert January 81.
Miss Gertie Bradley of Blair and Miss
Jessie Diefendorf Of New York are guests
of Miss Annie COuchman.
Misc Edith Grenelle has returned from a
week's visit with relatives at Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
Deaths of IL Day In Nebrnskn.

NEBRASKA CITY, Jan. 21.-tSpecial Tele-
grGm.)-Mrs. Joseph Storms died at her home
in this city today. aged 25 years, after a Ions
illness. Her husband and two children sur
vive her.
HASTINGS, Jan. 2~1.-(Special Telegram.)-
Mrs. Oswald Oliver died this evening. She
had been sick but a short time. The funeral
services will be conducted in st. Marks
Episcopal church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30.
FORT CALHOUN. Neb., Jan. 21.-(Special.)
This morning Edward Hallect, aged rs
years, died. He leaves a wife, one son and
two daughters. The funeral will be at the
Congregational church tomorrow. The de-
ceased was a member of the Adventist So
ciety.
NIOBRARA, Neb.. Jan. 21.-(SpecIal.)-
The funeral Of John C. Santee will occur this
afternoon from Lander post No. 1876, Grand
Army of the Republic, Rev. ]. C. Ingersoll
of the Methodist Episcopal church conducting
the services, assisted by members of the post.
ASHLAND, Neb., Jan. Observation-Disclosures
Georgia Guild. formerly OF Ashland, died in
Lincoln Monday night, after an operation had
been performed upon her. She was running
a job printing office and was highly re-
spected by all who had the pleasure of her
apuuaintanpa
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
Bellevue students Entertain.

BELLEVUE, Neb., Jan. 21.-(special)- IL
honor of Miss Carolyn Alexander Of Mount
Ayr, Ia, George Lunn entertained the senior
and junior classes of Bellevue college at his
home Tuesday evening. A very enjoyable
time was spent with games, music and con-
versatiCn.
Rev. S. Alexander and daughter have re-
turned to their home in Mount Ayr, Ia, after
a short visit with friends here.
DR.. ID. II. Kerr, who has been in the
east in the interests of Bellevue college, re-
turned last Thursday. Although the financial
stringcncy made it difficult to secure funds, he
Is well pleased with the success of his trip.
Mrs. j. Gresnwalt of Greenwood, Neb., is
the guest Of Miss Clara Leelemlre.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22

AURORA, jan. 2I.-IspecIa1 Telesram.)--
The case against Peter Farney. ex-county
treasurer, alleging a shortage Of 81 .43l,
which has been on trial In ths district courl
for a week, terminated this evening In a yer,
dict against Earney for 81, 1928. The case was
ably HANDLED on both SIDES and was listened
to with interest by a populace which over
crowded the court room daily.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
Tribune Gets the Printing.

NIOBRARA, Neb., Jan. 2l,-(5peclal.)-
The Knox county newspaper combine wa:
broken yesterday by the board OF supervisor.
making the Niobrara Tribune the oficlai
paper. The publisher, w. IL. Needham.
brochures ths one full legal rate.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
ni,lntI g..ihinna Entcrtnin.

DILLER, Nebf, Jan. 21.-(Speclal)-The
boys of San Gran lodge No. III, knights o.
Pythias, PREPARED an excellent banquet at
their hall siaAe evening, ami then, as a
rpse, Invita- tiair wives daughters and
The question of organizing a chapter # the
Pythian Sist0rs. " After considerable discus
sion the lSdfGs nwere invited to take the
"pledge of honor" ThercupUn the ladies
were marche 7 Into the banquet hall and the
sLTprlse was complste.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
AnL MORNING blaze AT wYMoRr
Lack of Wind Alone Prevented a Dis
NStrOus Fire.

WYMORE, Neb., Jan. 21.-(Special Telc-
gram.)-The saloons of John Plsar and Mel
Rawlings were discovered to be on fire
shortly after midnight. The fire depart
ment responded promptly and in a shott
time had the fire under control. The Pisa
building is a total loss. but Rawlings can re-
build, although badly damaged. That more
property was not destroyed is a miracle and
Is perhaps accounted for from the fact that
not much wind was blowing at the time.
Il surance is supposed to be ample to cover
losses.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22

SYRACUSE, Neb., Jan. 21.-(Speclal.)-The
Charity Minstrel troupe was organized here
last evening and Will put on a play in the
near future for charity's sake. 1t is under
the management OF C. II, Hendry.
A new band Is being organized here among
the Kids with Prof. Hollenberger as mu-
steal director.
The cob pipe factory has resI,me1 opera
lions under the management Of Henry Pchl-
man. This is n move In the right direction.
as the factory Is a great help to the village.
Messrs. Guy Lockhart and Dutton Hesley
have gone to London, O., having engaged
with the pipe factory at that place.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
No Evidences of Election Frauds.

INDIANoLA, Neb,, Jan. 2l.-(Spec!al Tele-
gram.)-In the sheriff contest case the can
yassing board Is still at work. All the
precincts except McCook have been can
yag9ed and no evidence OF fraud discovered.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
PIunrcr settIor Hnrt.

M'COoL JUNCTION, Neb., Jan. 21.-(spe-
clal.)-Willlam Dayton. one Of the Oldest set
tier here, and father CT w. +. Dayton, Cd
itor of tho York Republican. fell and dlslo-
Gated his collar bone. At first IL was thought
to be a bad fracture. He |. reported as get
ting along well.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
Killed y Wolf and. a Horse.

FAIRFIELD. Neb., Jan. 21,-(Specl2l,)-
Over 500 men and boys participated in Z
wolf hunt, ten miles south OF town. yesteT-
day. which resulted in the capture OF one
wolf aud lfty-one. jack rabbits. Ono Of the
hunters horses was shot accidentally.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22

ELGIN, Neb., Jan. 21.-(Special)-The
Elgin State bank has a handsome new brick
building nearly ready for occupancy. 1t is
an ornament to the village and a much bet
ter building than the one consumed in the
late fire.
There are two different parties talking of
putting in a creamery here. But they are
doing more talk than work, and some one
will soon start up and leave them both out.
This is a first-class location for a good
creamery, as the town has the building and
machinery, which can be had very reason
ably.
Elgin is a good town, and can boast that
during all the hard times she has not had a
single business failure This is a good place
for a good newspaper. good -four mill, can
ming factory, harness maker and shoe shop.
With this exception Elgin Is up to date and
al; business men report business fair and
even better than In 1894. Both banks are in
good condition.
Revival services closed here Sunday after
a very interesting service Of two weeks
duration. The meetings were conducted by
Rev. e. L. Hunt, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church, assisted by Rev. Mr.. st.
Louis Of Leigh during the first week and by
Rev. Mr.. Roman of Tilden two nights last
yaek
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
HInxe at North Bend.

NORTH BEND, Neb., Jan. 21.-(special)
Fire his morning consumed the boarding
house and saloon owned by Antonio Soukup,
The loss was 5000. partially insured.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
Church Extension in Schuyler.

SCHUYLER, Neb., Jan. 21.-(Special.e
Ground was broken this morning for the
building of the 3Sx50 foot addition to the
Methodist church, such having been de-
cided upon at a meeting of the trustees
Monday morning, when q report was made
by Rev. Mr.. Myers that 81 .555 in good sub
scriptions had been obtained and that there
were enough more conditional subscriptions
to make the amount over 81 900. More will
be undertaken than was at first contem-
plated. The old ediice will be moved SIX
teen feet south and the new part built at
the south side of it with a basement room
20x3S for class and Epworth league room
and a smaller one 12x14 for use as a kitchen.
Outside these rooms sufficient eXcavating
will be done to permit OF furnaces being
put In and to afford fuel and store rooms.
A meeting of those having literary in
clinations was held at the home of Frank
q. Moore and wife last evening and a club
organized, the present members being Frank
Moore. c. M. Sutherland. Carrie Brigham.
w. Fl. Shoaf. ]. f. DAILY, S. w. Miller, Anna
A. Broadfeld, Minnie e. Watt and Mrs.
Frank Moore, the first three mentioned be-
ing president, secretary and treasurer re-
spectively. The first work will be the read
ing of Ian MacLaren's Bonnie Brier Bush"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
VIII Rebuild the OntmenI Mil.

SEWARD, Neb.. Jan. 21.-(Special )-Last
night a meeting Of citizens was held at the
opera house to hear the reports of outstand-
ing committees in regard to the rebuilding OF
the oat meal Mill which burned two months
ago. The reports show that over $4,000 in
and aside from this 1876 days labor was do.
mated by laboring men. The reports was re,
ceived by the citizens with much enthusiasm,
as the mill was one OF the best enterprises
Seward has ever had. Managers Walker and
Schooler are practical millers and state that
they intend to rebuild.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
Victim of an old Trick.

BATTLE CREEK, Neb, Jan. 2l.-(Spe-
cial,)-Yesterday afternoon Robert McGib-
bons. Dee Fitch and his two brothers, living
about four and one-half miles north of town,
started after a lead Of straw. McGibbons,
In hopes Of seeing game of some kind, took
his shotgun. After they had reached the
straw stack Dee F.tch and his brothers
alighted. McGibbons then got OFF the wagon
and was In the act OF dragging down the
sun. mu2zle first. when the hammers caught
on the sldeboard and exploded both leads.
Dee Fitch received both charges in the
knee. almost tearing away the entire ioint.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
WodAing A%nniyersnry %CeIehratIon.

TRENTON, Nob., Jan. 2l.-(special)-Mr.
and Mrs. e.. A. Van Vrlnken OF the Com
merclal hotel celebrated the twenty-nfth ar
nivcrsary Of their marriage Saturday oven
ine. Tho enjoyment of the evening wss in
creased by tie fact that Mrs. Van Vrankea
had preserved her marriage wardrobe du:-
ing all these years and wore the same on THIS
occasion.
Miss Belle Morton CT Phillipsburg. Kan,
who held a position in the c.unty clelk's
Office at this place a year ago, is visiting
friends here.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
Blue valley Hotel burned.

ULYSSES, Neb, Jan. 2l.-tSpeclal)-The
cid Blue Valley hotel burned at 1 th.s
morning. also a dwelling house ami shoe
shop owned by two Bohemians. Loas about
81 900. partially covered by insurance. origin
OF the FRO unknown
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22

TdNs
To the President: In conformity with law
l herewith submit the thirtieth annual re-
port of the Nebraska State Board of Agri-
culture:
The total receipts for the year ending
December 81, 1895, Including balance on hand
from 1894 aud the annual state appropriation
of $1,000. was $53, 1881. Net receipts for the
year 1895. excluding the balance on hand
and state appropriation. was S51, 1874. Total
expenditures for the year 1926. $50. S6i.30. as
follDvyG.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22
TATE poAnp or AenrcuLrunr.
Annual wtnter Meeting Brings out
Some Intcresttnu business.

LINCOLN. Jan. 21.-(special Telegram)-
The annual winter meeting Of the Nebraska
State Board OF Agriculture opened at the
University chapel today at 4 p. m. An elo-
quent address Of welcome was delivered by
Chancellor MacLean, followed by the reports
OF President Barnes. Treasurer Mcintyre and
Secretary Robert w. Furnas. The treasurer's
report, which is more fully analysed in the
report Of Secretary Furnas, showed re-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-22

In the item of forage the amount sold on
the grounds, $3.50. Is credited back, leaving
the net cost of forage to the board S.. o..
The amount paid for switching was paid
back to the board by the Omaha Fair and
CnpaI n.SprinfiDp T
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-20
HOW'S THIS FOR HIGH?
Specimen of Oats From the Cotati
Ranch That Is Over Eight
Feet in Height.

Oats feet inch tall. Just think of it,
This is something pretty high. even for
California. In fact, the owners of the
specimen think it good enough for presen-
tation TO the Academy of Sciences, and so
that is what they are going to do with it.
This extraordinary specimen is the prop
ertv of k. o. Gates and II. r. Babb and
was grown near the station of Cotati, mid
way between Santa Rosa and Petaluma,
on what is known as the Page ranch.
The ranch formerly consisted of 10000
acres, but has lately been suDdivided and
sold in sections.
The owners say that, though the speci-
men they have just brought down with
them is as good as could be found in the
field, yet there is no place thata man could
stand therein and not be hidden from view.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-20
SAN FRANCISCO "cALL-

BUSINESS OFFICE OF the San Francisco CALL
ITO Market street, open until ~ oclock ever,
night in the year.
BRANCH oFFICES-63O Montgomery street
sorner Clay; open until $50 O'Clock.
339 Hayes street, open until $50 o'clock.
7l3 Larkin street, open until $50 o'clock.
Sw corner Sixteenth and Mission streets, opss
until O'Clock.
26lS Mission street, open until O'Clock.
ll6 Ninth street, open until $50 o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-20
SITUATIONS wANTED-FEMALE.

Ii OUSEKEEPER-WANTE AS
IL working housekeeper BY young woman: good
cook and seamstress and not afraid to work. able
TO take OF any private in stitution wdower's
family; experienced with children; speaks Ger
and French; also q good musician: city or
country; must be allowed TO take her 4-year-old
boy Call or address MRS. II. A.. 1928 Haight ST.
cor. Shrader.
COMPETENT YOUNG CREOLE WIDOW
" with child wishes housekeeper's position, cham
berwork or sewing; city or country. Call or ad-
dress 917 Market ST., room l9.
DELIABLE MIDDLE AGED WOMAN
III wishes place in small family. Address
MRS. WELLS, ontgomery Hotel, Second st.
Folsom
YOU'VE LADY WISHES A SITUATION AS
l. housekeeper in hotel or lodging-house. 203
Powell ST., room g.
GIRL WISHES SITUATION AS GENERAL
VI housework; is good cook Call at 24l7 Clay ST.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-20
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
BALDWIN HOTEL.

b tLDWIN HOTEL
) Calethope,S ,Sn Mateo G II Braymond, Reddine
Glnsnerg, sacramento w Weatherred ,Portlno
J. Wood, Salt Lake s G. Hendmarch Tenn
& J X Alden & W, Vallejo Miss Stahi, Vallejo
] Thompson, Watsonvlle II w Aids,
q w frImkel, g Schwayenholt, Mich
c Wannock, Salt Lake G Kaempfer n
] A Fenger, Petaluma J K Cate, Chicago
DR. Z G Case, Ukiah w Thompson, Napa
H 7 Hitler. q DeLong Denver
Mis- DeLong, Denver I Burnes Salt Lake
Miss Morrison, Chicago
NEW WESTERN HOTEL.
F Walker, Tracy J Mcdonald San Fran
r GGoodwin, San Rafael l. Fisher. Alameda
G w silver Bakersfield p ] Wilson, Oakland
5 Susavfile Oakland J Shaughnessy, Sacto
Chlosoric, sacramento A Hackett, Alameda
J WRufgnecht, Alameda Dillon, New ork
H r Smith, Nevada A G Clinton. Carson
NJ T Rogers Montreal G G Thurlow, Chicago
o Nelson, Great Falls G Ellsworth, Grafton
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-20
DIVIDEND NOTICES.

RH- DIVIDEND NoTICE-SAN FRANCISCO
sF~D Savings Union, 632 California ST.,
Webb. For the half year ending with the 30th of
June, 1896. dividend has been declared at the
per annum of four and thirty-two one hun
dredths a 32-1OO) per cent on term .deposits and
three aud sixty one-hundredths g 60-l00) Ter
cent ordinary deposits free of taxes, payable
and after Wednesday, the lst of July, 1896.
LOWELL WHITE cashier.
ne DIVIDEND NOTICE-DIVIDEND NO.
S~S 30 (25 cents per share) Of the Hutchinson
Sugar Plantation Company will be payable at the
after SATURDAY, June 90 1896. Transfer
books will close Saturday, June l3 1896. at II
o'clock NJ +. Ii. SHELDON, Secretary
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-20

R~J9 6 R { f METHODIST EPISCOPAL
So Church, cor. Twenty-irst and Capp sts.-
Rev. NJ. f Colburn, pastor. Services at II A N.
Subject, Life and death under the hand of Cod:
at 10 A. NJ, Boys Brigade Bible class. led by
w. D. Kngsbury: at 30 P. NJ, Sunday-school;
class-meeting at $50 led by Rev. James
Renwick. Everybody invited Praise service
1880 F. NJ, led by Brother Robert Husband. Ser
mon at 7:45 P. NJ by the pastor: subject, "Why
We Believe in the Bible" Special music every
bodv invited: seats free.