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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-05-24

When you ask for Badger Soap, see
that you get it.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-05-24

In all countries more marriages tax
place in June than in any other month.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-05-24

The next transit of Venus occurs in
2O04.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
ST. ANDREWS CONVENTION O|ER.

MANY SER, les IN BVrFALO CONDUCTED Ply Wis
TING BISHOPS.
buffalo oct lI.-To-day witnessed the close or
the first international convention OF the Brother
hood of Ct, Andrew. The convention has been a
most gratifying and is to be the forerunne
of many Other conventions carried out In the same
shirt and on the same lines. The services to-day
were many and interesting. Few OF the delegates
have as vet left the city and standing room was
the rule at all OF the meeting places.
Canon Gore. OF Westminster. who was down Tor
more than one address to-day. was compelled to
send I'm his regrets. As one delegate remarked
"IJe has talked himself right into his bed He
has been the lion OF the convention. and has made
many speeches. He is now suffering from slight
cold and from overwork
The pulpits OF many OF the Episcopal churches
I'm the city were filed by visiting Bishops to-day.
Bishop Doane of Albany: was at ST. Paurs;
of the Ascension: Bishop Tutte. Of Wisconsin, at
ST. Luke's: Bishop Leonard Of Utah; at Grace
Church: Bishop Dudley Of Kentucky at st.
Mary's; Bishop Whitehead, Of Pittsburg at 81.
Andrews and Archdeacon Brady. of Pennsyi-
vania, nj All Saints.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
FOREST FIRES ~ PENNSYLTINTi.

MUCH DAMAGE CAUSED IN THE VICINITY OF
BRADFORD AND CorDERSPORT
Bradford Penn. Oct. 11.-Forest are raging
all around this city. and tonight Bradford IL en-
yeloped IN a cloud OF smoke the woods surrounding
the town being in flames. At Rccbrook I'm Tho
newly discovered oil region. there has been reign
OF terror during the last forty-cigh, hours the
people expecting every hour to be overwhelmed by
the flames which surround them. The terrItorv
lying between Salamanca. Carrollton and Hairs
Mills has been swept by fire. probably six thousand
acres have been burned over. Families a, pfco
brook have been compelled TO move their goods
three times since Friday TO escape the flames Tho
oil companies have large gangs OF men out fight
ing the fire and protecting their wells ana ri"e
OIL IS bens pumped from the tanks in the fire dis
tr.ct.
A, Ricetrook the South PENNSYLVANIA or Conn
pany and the Worth Oh Company have LOST one
ilg. and the S'Xtcen-io-Onc OIL COMPANY a boiler
house. At Chipmunk the Seneca OIL COMPANY In Z
here a big fire Is raging In tho heavily wooded
section. and great loss to the lumbermen is sire 10
follow.
Al Watsonvil,c an oil vel caught fire ins; after
being drilled. and this caused a dangerous blaze
The FIRE In the well could rot be checked until this
morning.
coudcrsport. Penn. oct l7.-Destructive fores,
miles from Austin. Penn. in the Goodyear district,
and bark. About twenty camps Were burned the
occupants having barely time 10 escape with their
stock leaving all household goods and working
outn,s behind. Several cars and probably ten mics
unless checked by rain. will soon cause additional
loss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
THE REGISTRATION Up THE STATE
CHAIRMAN IACKETT THINKS THE FIGURES Arr
EXTREMELY ENCOTRAGING FOR
REPf RI.TcA\S.

Having registered at his home in Utica on Satur-
day. Chairman fiackctt WAS back At his desk at
Republican State headquarters In The Fifth Avenue
Hotel yesterday Mr.. IIackett said that he was
pleased with the regstrlip1 ihro ighcu, the State
ard interpreted IL seemingly satisfaCt tory In the
extre ne from a X publican point OF view.
Great interest in the coming election" he said.
"ls shown IN ih' reports received from up the
State. and full registry. a general thing
means a handsome victory FOR the Republican
party Some places far exceeded the registration
OF 1885 when there was a complete State ticket In
the field except Governor, and in many Republican
etrongholds til" registration IL almost up 10 that
OF last year when the Presld,nt contest brought
oat every voter. The committee has received re-
ports from places il which the heavy registration
means heavy Republican vote Some reports
A. Tor instance the from Lockpori. do not give
the exact figures That reads Republican
vote Is registered FULLY mp to that OF 1885, The
Democrats made little. II any. EFFORT and their
registration Is short. John A. Merritt. chairman
"Other reports OF this nature indicate that the
Democrats have taken liitle pains TO get th"ir
voters registered.
'In the cities where MAYORS arc TO be elected the
registration IS particularly heavy. brought o.. IN
part. doubtless. by local interest believe the
generally large registration indicates that the Re
publicans awake 10 the real issue. and are
anxious to vote again against the docirin"s or ihe
Chicago platform. which sim stands as the Demo
cratic theory OF government N.w-Nork desires
again to go ON record against those DANGEROUS doc
trines Judge Wallace; beli're. VIII pol an IN
usually heavy vote. and will have a plurality wnicn
will be phenomenal when compared with any Rc-
publican plurality except that given for Mckinney
Congressman OdelI. chairman OF The Sta;e Tx
ccutise Committee received = number OF trl'grhms
last evening I'm which no figures were given. but
It was said that the registration was hcti"r man
in 1895 and almost rood as I'm 1896 Amons these
places were Troy. Yonkers and Litile Falls Mr.
Odell got dispatches giving figures rom the folio" /,
Ing towns and titles which ar" partially compared
with the years OF lND ana MO,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
GREAT EASTON SALES TINS WEEK.
THE DISPOSAL OF THE BRookDALE STUD AND
STABLE OTHER A%NOI NCE-


William Easton the fcutionoer. Will have an
extremely busy week on Thursday. Friday and
Saiurday. Dcioh'r i. - ana =. he Will soil =. Nor
his Park. beginning each day at noon. the sta IL
ions brOCdmarns and rae" horses now owned by
the Brookdae stud. tho N"porset Sud o. H. e.
Belmont. W. u. Jennings. Il. l.. Rose and w A.
Eng"man AZ these sales many OF the most sue
cessful stations and broodmares and race horses
in America will be dspo"cd of. The opportunities
10 purchase horses and marcs colts and fles
OF great fame. OF tho choiceet quality and with
records OF extremely brilliant trlunphs Is so
tempting that turfmcn should come thousands OF
miles in order 10 make bids al these sales.
All the Brookdae stations and broodmares are
now OF view at the yearlIng stables. Morris Park
while the horses in training can be seen at James
Rowe stable.
The Easton Company, No. l.l22 Broadway con
ducts these sales. with Ar. East0n auctioneer.
on FRIDAY. October % between L. aud y. m.
MIR Easion Will sell IN the sale paddock N Morris
PARK the superb Elmendorf Stock Farm at Lex
ngtou. KY the property Of &. j. Enright FL
mendorf contains 5iil ceres OF the best bluegrass
lard IN Kentucky. 1t II a magnificent estate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
PROSPERITY ~ OKLAHOMA.
REPORT OF GOVERNOR BARNES TO SECRETARY
BLISS

Washington. Oct. l1.-Governor c. NJ Barnes OF
Oklahoma Territory. In his annual report TO the
Secretary OF the Interior Just submitted makes an
interesting review Of existing conditions in Okla
homa. He says that In the seven years since its
creation as Territory It has made greater progress
than most commonwealths have made In three times
that period. and that Oklahoma farmers are pros
porous and even more hopeful He says the Ier1F
tory IL a distinctivcly American community. whose
proportion of foroign-born citizens is smaller thsn
in any State in the Union. and estimates the popui&'
tion as in excess OF 10000 ...
lie that although clearly entitled 70 STATE
hood thoughtful citizens not clamorng for IN
mediate Statehood. the best interests OF the wnoe
people Will b. served by the union OF Indian leiiii
tory and Oklahoma one State. and they are VII.
Ing 10 wait on the negotiations OF the Governmenss
with the five civilized tribes The formation Q. sr "a
separate States. he ADDS. would be burdensome ahe
annoying. The speedy opening 10 settlement OF w
Wichita and affiliated tribes reservation. ana az
that OF the kiowa. comanche and Apache u ,hsrs
Is advocated. Figures are cited 10 show tnat tn..S
are many thousands of acres OF unoccupled dn ny,
fertile lands open homc-seekers either wn !, "a
free or at the Government price OF from 81 70 81
an acre. This years wheat crop Is estimate a. ..
twenty million bushels. and all other crops are ~
ported be yielding finely
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
A. OLTV0TTl & CO.,
IMPORTERS OF
Artistic Furniture,
Works of Art,
ben utifui Articles for House Decoration anu
for Presents.
800 FIFTH AVENUE.
(NEAR DIST STREET. -
THIS YEARS. REGISTRATION.
RESULTS TAKEN TO SHOW THE EXISTENCE
.OF BIG INDEPENDENT VOTE.

y
The large registration which was completed on
Saturday night. preparatory TO the election OF 1884,
was looked upon by impartial judges yesterday as
indicating that an immense independent vote Will
be poled this year which oodcs no good 20 the
party machines. ether Republican or Democratic
Among tho friends OF good government the immense
turnout % voters 20 qualify themselves for casting
their ballots November was believed 10 III
crease the chances OF Seth Lows election
II was on both sides OF the river by far the
larges; registration ever known in what Is called
an off year" and exceeded that OF every Iresi-
Dental election except tho year 1896. That inc
registry books this year should show fahing OF
OF only Or In Ncw-York, and OF Only 3o-" III
BROOKLYN from the registration prior TO the ex-
citing and holly contested campaign OF last year ~
of itself ample proof hal the electors OF the Great
er New-YorN are ready to grappie with ana DECIDE
the que stionS which the action OF me machlhe
leaders have forced upon them.
\ heavy registration almost always implies me
existence Of a large independent vote ready 10
be cast The machines OF themselves are not able
10 stir the great masses OF indepcnden voters into
active participation the franchise norman
OF year registry would indicate that the regular
organizations had succeeded In getting out their
men But the result OF the 70 IT days registration
is evidence Of the purpose OF The '!rrcgulars' TO
make themselves fell this year. Last years reg
stry showed the coming out Of grea, Independent
constituency bat the bulk Of tho independent voters
ranged Themselves In that contest OF the SIDE
Of NJ kinney and the country's welfare ana inter
es,s. Men who have taken careful note OF the
signs Of the times predicted yesterday ihai the
bulk Of the independent vot ,rs would Two weeks
from tomorrow take the side OF the city ana her
welfare and interests and vote FOR l.o"
comparison OF the registry in the districts
which gave Mckinley his pluraiities In 1896 with thr
last wears registry and vote ar neli 10 pcdt oui
this conclusion. All the big precincts on the upper
West SIDE. where there is big Independent Noo
show results almost up 10 those of last year Where
there failing of II Is the districts which gave
Tammany ma ioritics. The fgureS as gwen out at
Police- Headquarters show total registration this
year in New-York Of 32i 26a az against 3-9Nl last
year a difference OF only 5l22. IN Brooklyn the
corrected returns give registry OF @iS3 this year.
and 207. SS3 last year. a difference Of only 3ON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
TO LECTURE About lLASkA

Harry De Wlndt. f. X. c. s.. OF London. has come
TO this country lecture about the gold fields Of
Alaska and the country around the Behring
straits. Mr.. de Wndt IL well known as traveller.
explorer and writer In 1896 he thoroughly explored
the Alask Territory and talks in a most inter-
estng way about that country and its wealth. lie
is a firm believer in the richness of Alaska and his
clear idea OF the country and Its characteristics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
NOTES OF THE CANVASS

The leaders OF the German American Reform
Union have been active aimee the meeting OF their
General Committee on Friday last when Seth Low
was Endorsed for Mayor. Preparations have been
made for a vigorous campaign. Headquarters
have been opened in the Grand Central Palace.
ror,v-fourth-st and LeXington-ave The members
nf tho GERMAN American Reform Union Of tn"
%XXJIId Assembly District. under the leadership
n john A. Wallner, are making hot fight for
,ho eler,ion of Mr.. Low. Headquarters have been
taken AZ No. 10; r.~xington-ave., and more than
Two hundred signature we're obtained for the club
i'm the last two days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
PRAISE FOR A PASTORS WIFE.
REMARKABLE, INCIDENT AT THE FAREWELL SEP.
VICES Of THE REV MR.. RICE. OF THE
NEW DoRP. STATEN ISLAND.
MCPAVIAN cHrRcl

MCFANlAN CHURCH.
The Rev William ~. Rice. pastor OF the
Moravian Church n. New Dorp. Staten Island
preached his farewell sermon Yesterday morning
Many Of the congregation were moved TO tears
by the parting. When the minister ended his ser
mon. Mrs. George Kilmer. prominent member
OF the church. arose and asked permission TO speak
She said:
1,"o" nv ~ w M s'o',
our pastor. who has worked arduously in the
Sunday-schoo and the guild and other church
work but II seems her good work has not been
appreciated II should hay. been"
Mr. Rice has been pastor OF the New Dorp Church
for FIVE years. but owing TO unplcas8ntncss
with the superln tendcn; o! the Sunday -school lie
has resigned. He VIII 10 Ohio. and he sue
ceeded al Ncwporp by the Rev. William II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
MRS MARY T. WINGATE

Mrs Mary T. Wngate. the wife Of Charles Win
gate and mother OF General George W. Wingate
died a her home No. 80 Decatur-st Brooklyn YES
tcrday. from the ailments incident TO extreme old
ge She J1In In ireland eight scven years ago
ara. With her husband and family, went 10 Brock
lyn from this city tweniy-scven years ago Her
husband and four children survive her The chill
,rcf being General George ". Wingate Mrs Otto
DIOuGi. Mrs. Cha.les = Garrett and Miss Hannah
: Wingiio. The iaurr.I VIII ic private and burial
will be ia the QUAKER Cemetery IN Prospect Park
From
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18

70 heIp defray the expenses OF his campaign ,a1
resolutions presented by Henry o 3 rhings
"ResoIved That We the friends and admlrt - VI
Henry George and believers in shsr 10 the sup
ocracy In Kansas city. HEREBY tenHeo ~ our mos,
sincere sympathy in their great struggle Iof and
rights and our ardent hopes FOR tner SUI &c. 20
we hereby pledge ourselves TO do all IN our Ho"ei "
fur,her said cause morally and financially
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
MIR. BLISS WRITES ANOTHER LETTER
HE TAKES ENcErTioN To SOME or MIR. HEv
TITS STATEMENTS

HE TAKES EXCEPTION To SOME or MIR. HEw
TITS STATEMENTS
Secretary Bliss Idresscd a letter to ox-Mayor
Abram : Hewitt yesterday. In which Mr.. Bliss
to ok exceptions TO n statement In m nt"rvi"Y with
Nr Hewitt which the latter gay" 10 The TrIb-
unc" on hla return from Europe On SATURDAY., tax
nr strong grounds IN favor or s"ih Low for Mayor
The interview published in The tribune OF
vesforda~ Mr. Bliss letter is "a follows
New-York October H. 1874.
Tho Tribune OF this dat" prints an inirr,lcw ~
one Of ,hs committcr OF citizens who asAed me 10
run Tor Mayor in 1885 and conscnied Two TWO, days
IL Won have made such statement deliberately
you have charged with dishonoranie a,t "'d
rreIcr to believe that you spoke without inVcSnga-
lion or due consideration 81, Ella 1855 c,mrs,gr
50 far as they affect me: returned rom r.utopn
in the fan Of 1855 and found mt n
,ained ne chairman OF The Republican state Com
mee RI" campaTn Tas u "rIn ia confcrlmrs with
the Republican CITY 'ommitlee TO secure a he,
publican candidate for MAJOR did no I apn .@o
cratic candidate for municipal Office during the
rrcsdcniia ysar fdr cn co Tha Or
I rcmembes very we'll the appeal na,'" 70 me o
0n IN n" OF the chairman a ,he Republican
state Committee taking snch action, ana my ne-
/ also rcmcmber writing TO YOU after the cam
pagn was over OF my regrs, thnt political ,, Ell.
with the request made TO me to support yoi 4
Democrat for Mayor. , $500.
| am as you gay. partisan. n Republican par
,isan and II was great pleasure TO be able to co.
operate with you In the campaign OF lsst In oppos-
tion TO the monstrous platform adopted by the
Democratic party at Chicago ] am engaged IN the
same contest to-day, and can only regret that per
union I'm this city OF three millions of people OF the
forces that gAned the great great victory OF law
an" 0'uer III ''''' '''' cORNELii-s n BLISS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
CiIIIN YP4Ci HA/EN DEAD.

been connected with the insurance business in
BROOKLYN. died at Eas; Orange. y. j.. on Saturday.
lie was born I'm Vernon: sixty years ago. and had
lived IN Brooklyn for than fifteen years his
home being AT No 81 Macon-si lis wife and five
children survive him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
TO Hon. A. :. Hewitt.
Ex-AIayor Hewitt was not IN the city yesterday
THINKS GEORGE 40 FRIEND or LABOR.

Thomas Shcehan. the delegate OF the Bill Posters
Union TO the Central Labor Union. IL evidently
inclined 20 believe that Henry George Is not
friend OF organized labor. He reported AZ the cen
tr,l Labor Union meeting yc.tcrday tina. he had
called a. the Georc" headquarters In Twenty third
ST. 10 get the posting OF the campaign literature
lie said that he saw Mr. George and told him
what he desired. Mr.. George he alleges. told him
thai he would no; pay the union scale Of wages
Tor blllposting as he could get all the he
wanted TO do the work for 81 30 n day. "All the
men he has working for him now 'scabs" de-
clared Mr. Shochan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
moro ENGRAVERS GETTING MORE PAY

A remarkable increase In prosperity and wages
Is reported among the photo-engravers since Presi-
dent Mckinley took Office According to the re-
port made by the delegate OF the Photo Engravers
Union to the Central Labor Union, which was
read at the meeting OF the latter body yesterday,
there has been steady increase in wages within
the last few months from $40 and 81 week to
f1S and a2.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
ETHICAL CULTURE SOCIETY BEGINS WORK

The Society OF Ethical Culture held its first meet
Ing OF the season at Carnegie Music Hall yester-
day morning. and Or Felix Adler lectured TO
large audience on the subject THE Need O. a
Working Philosophy in Everyday Life" Profes.
sor Adler called the occasion the new years day OF
the society. az 1t was the beginning Of the work
for the season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18

TWO MEN BURNED TO DEATH AND OTHERS IN
JCRED.
Auburn. CAL Oct. 1.-THE town Of Iowa Hill
mining camp OF about five hundred inhabitants
completely destroyed by fire last night. Two
men burned TO death and several others IN
tured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
THE REV. DR.. ANDREW OLIVER

The Fey D. Andrew OllN,r. professor OF the
literature and Interpretation % the New Testament
ia the General Theological Seminary Chelsea
Square died yesterday lie was seventy four Yea rs
Old and lived at No. Chelsea Square.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18

Navor Strong will address meeting at the
Murray Hin Lyceum Thirty-fourth-st. near Third
ave this evening at o'clock. TO urge the election
NJ Seth Low for Mayor. Charles G.. Wilson. prcsl-
dent of the Health Department. will preside W.
H. Tolman. OF the Citizens Union Lecture Bureau.
will discuss the Department OF street cleanlng' IL
,',s;-ating mis- address with lantern photographs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
AID FROM SINGLE TAX MEN IN MISSOURI

Kansas CITY Mo, oct 1.-THE local Single Tax
League at It's regular meeting. has adopted rcso-
li;ons indorsng the candidacy Of Henry George
candidate for Mayor OF Greater Newly tender
ing us support and forwarding subscription
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18

Often change the whole aspect OF
life by their prompt. healthful
action upon the stomach, kid
neys and bowels. They actually
, living. 25c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18

Republican ratification meeting under the au-
snces OF the Qugg Club Will be held this evening
No 81 Amsterdam-ave. Promncn: speakers will be
heard at the meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18

Henry George. Charles W. Dayton and Jerome
O Neil candidates on the George city ticket. Will
tonight make addresses at meeting TO be held
IN the Terrace Garden. In Fifty -eigh;h-s between
Third and Lexington ayes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
MEETINGS TO BE HELD TO-DAY.

The following ia a schedule OF Citizens Union
meetings for to-day:
SETH LOW in Brooklyn
Erooke's Assembly Rooms. No 3f Brcome-st: ad-
dress in Italian. by LUIGI POCCA: Police 'epar'-
mont and Police Courts" with political cartoons.
Metropolitan Temple. Severth-aye; ana fo1r-
feenth-st.: Or. ALFRED f.. THANER; romeo De-
partmeni and Police Courts.
West Fifiy-flrst street Preshyterian Chnrch; No.
$50 West Fifty-frst-st: ARTHtR W Mil.ht X,
The Departments OF Health and Street Cl'anlng
an Souls Church Slxty-sXth-s;. and Madison
ave: EDWARD l.. HEYDECKER. Police Depart
ment and Police Courts. .,,,,,,
Montenore Hail. No. 4l2 Grand-st.: MAJ RIO +;
Pretty E'rZ: Departments Of Public Charities and
Correction" with political cartoons
Webster Hall No. 1l9 East Eleyentli-st;, GeIman
meeting: EDWIN EMERSON. JR: PAUL GOE,
PEI JOHN BROOKS LEANiTT. AuGt, ST. ;
KLEI%AN CARL HANGL. PAUL. HOPPE and
JOSEPH WINTER. r,,,,
WELL FOX, ROBERT GoELLER and JAMES
r. BURNETT ,, a ,,,,,h .,
CARTER HENRY WEISMAN. BlON l." Ell r.
ROWS and DIR. f. r. T.. GOULD
Sokol Hall No. 400 East Seventy-frst-st NOAH
Fl. sWAYNE. ID. j. j. CRAWFORD and LIND
LIE nsaSanarters XX1Id Assembly District No. sGs
Thrd-aVe. 49, go, :, 49,, ,u,
Assembly districts. with headquarters as given:
I'D %6 II Madson-s'.: With. No. - Riving
tons, Nth No 2S Eighth-ave.. XVIII. No. IA
Avenue A; XIIth. No. 4S Grand-st.: NNNlth. NO.
1853 Second-ave.; NXNlNth. South. NO 22i' Thrd-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18

:, ratification meeting for General Tracy and
tho rest OF the Republican ticket will be held at
No Abingdon Square this evening AZ o'clock.