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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-31
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
Go. II drille tonight.
Blue Serge Suits we'll made for 81
at Kerr's.
Cricket Club Smoker on Thurs
day
Read Kerr's changes. They are
OF interest to all.
Tug-of-war tournament at Bris.
tolls pavilion on Saturday evening
next.
The best quality Gingbams are
going Is yards for $100 at N. S.
Sachs
The British Benevolent Society
holds its annual meeting at the Ar
lington Hotel this evening.
Shirts and Collars 10 al qualities,
can be had at bottom notch prices
at Kerr's.
On Wednesday next dear old Ber-
ger will celebrate the 18th auniver-
sary of his band mastership in Fla
waii nei
Swell Shirt Waists, very latest in
Leather Belts and the new Kid
Gloves can be found at N. S.
Sachs.
Juan Camancho has prepared
dainty poultry dinner for to. morrow.
If it is too hot ask for cold meats
and make a salad.
The American ship Louisiana.
Thomas Halcrow master, arrived
yesterday 81 days from Newcastle,
n S. W., with 1000 tons of coal.
Read what w. w. Dimond can
offer you at his ten cent bargain
counter. You will be surprised at
the reduction of price in genuine
articles.
Divorces have been granted to
Eliza A. Hickey from William p
Hickey; to Alfred A. Todd from
Louisa NJ. Todd and Osuye from
Tonushima.
1t is time for our British friends
to hasten up with their contribu-
tions towards the Diamond Jubilee
celebration. The treasurers are al
ways at their command.
Just think of it, and in Honolulu,
too. "Teu girls and no husband"
That's the kind OF musical story
Berger is going to give US this even
at the Emma Square concert.
l.. B. Kerr opened his reduction
sale this morning The bargains he
offers are unprecedented and his
patrons are rushing TO avail them
selves OF them Don't get there too
late.
Minister King and his hold-bsck,
Mr.. Rowell Of the many-irons in the
fire, have returned from Hilo in ex-
cellent health, ready to commence
more new jobs before the old are
completed.
Jim Doyle, yard master of the o.
r. e. l.. Co., had his hand badly
crushed on Saturday while switch
ing care, and suffers intense pain,
He is under DIR Wayson's treatment
and progressing favorably.
The U. S. S. Adams sailed for Seat.
tie on Saturday aftern Don. The
boys behaved themselves very well
in port, and many of them will
prove useful additions to the navy
and few OF them will make their
mark.
On Saturday afternoon a careless
Japanese ran under the horses OF III
B. Commissioner Hawes and was
thrown down. The man was driven
in the carriage to physician's where
it was ascertained that his injuries
were not serious.
The boat boys are anxious to pull
race against all corners in any
thing from pair cared to a IA
cared barge or cutter. Now LEI
some one give them chance. There
ia the British celebration which viii
afford an opportunity.
Marksman Brunette did some ex
cellent shooting at Kakaako OIL
Saturday. Having started out Will
two as he added eigth SIS, and thel
for fun put together two more 5's
although they did not count in hi
practice score they do honor to hi
skill.
The Coptic arrived this morning
early. and sails at 5 O'Clock thi
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-31

SdCEluCluR uODlb HlSu duu WOuuoh
who devote their lives to alleviate
the sufferings OF their uufortuua ate
fellow men.
THE BISHOP HOME.
Hawaii can boast of many philan-
thropists. Highest in the rank
among our private citizens stands
Mr. O. r. Bishop who, although no
longer a resident of Honolulu, has
mover forgotten the country that for
many years gave him wealth and
happiness. Among his many dona-
tions we doubt that any has done
more general good than the estab-
lishment of the Bishop Home Tor
girls at Kaaupapa. The moral con-
di,ions of the Settlement prior to
Mr.. Bishops munifcent gift was
frightful. Despairing men, women,
boys and girls, huddled together
without hope and Indifferent to life
here or hereafter, created q perfect
Pandemonium. Few hopitals can
produce a ward similar to the pic
turesque Bishop Home where 125
young, unprotected leprous girls
and number OF old women unable
through disease to care for them
selves are cared for by the devoted
Sisters Of Charity. The beautiful
gardens which are now the pride of
the poor girls, the scrupulously clean
cottages and other buildings show
that the minds Of the inmates are
occupied, and that in spite OF the
disease they have ceased to lie down
bemoauiDg their fate, but yet find
pleasure in life. Reader, If you had
seen those poor girls splitting their
sides with laughing" when @. A.
Brown, dressed in knickerbockers
and the rest Of the bicycle outfit,
gave an exhibition on his wheel, you
would have thought it was a merry
class OF merry girls in an ordinary
school II you had seen them flock
ing around the piano to hear Prof.
Berger hammering our popular
tunes, and applauding him with a
will, it would be hard to believe
that you we're in the dreaded Leper
Settlement on Molokai. Before
leaving Kalaup papa the party visited
the beautiful granite monument
erected to the memory of Father
Damien by the people of England.
1t is noble structure in honor Of
a noble man.
KALAWAO.
Horses were now procured and
the party set out for Kalawao which
is about two miles distant from Ka.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
THE FEELING AT ATHENS.
The Retreat From PharsalOs Re
garded as a Stragetic Move.

The Retreat From Pharsalos Re-
garded as a Stragetic Move.
London, May 9. = The Athens cor
respondent Of the Times says: 1.-The
news of the retreat from Pharsalos
was at first received with consterna-
ton, but the public has already ac-
cepted the situation and now regard
the retreat to Domokos as strategic
movement dictated by prudence. 1t is
generally felt that Gen. Smolenski's
defense of Velestino has indicated
the reputation of the Greek army and
wiped out the disgrace of Matt and
Larissa. The national honor is I'M
furnished. But while all this is SO, the
old bellicose enthusiasm of the Athen-
ians has vanished completely. On all
sides the desire for peace is expressed,
and should the government invoke the
Intervention of the powers it would
probably be supported by public opin-
ion. The anti-royal feeling is visibly
diminishing. The demonstrations due
to change of cabinet and to the fight
from Larissa which was somewhat
superficial, have not been repeated.
The. The gallantry of the prince at
,Pharsalos has also had good effect.
The main body Of Gen. Smolenski's
force arrived Friday morning at IL
o'clock at Almyros. Numerous mes
sages have been exchanged between
Gen. Smolenski and the government.
All the inhabitants of Domokos hav
fed to Lamia."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
DEFIED THE RAZOR.
Row Between City OmciaIs 81 s,oux
/ EA1us I T

now Between City Omcials 81 sioux
=, Falls. SO
sioux Falls, 8. D., May "a lively
ngat Is on between the mayor and the
city council, and as result the mayor
mas discharged for cause three onf or
tue four active policemen. and It ia
understood he will dismiss the others
IN q few days. The contest comes
over the announced determination Of
the mayor to rigidly enforce the laws
against gambling, prostitution and IL
licit liquor selling. Mayor Sites was
elected a year ago on a platform ia
suppress gambling and prostitution,
since that time open gambling Inns
ceased and prostitution has been great
~ diminished. Much gambling has
occurred, however, behind closed doors
ana some courtesans have thrived. The
mayor has several times issued pcr-
emptory orders to the police, but thew
nave been disobeyed, and of late the
entire force has practically detied him,
apparently relying on the council to
prevent new officers from being con-
nrmed. The mayor has also expressed
determination to enforce to the let
ter the new liquor law. This has
aroused the saloon men. For some time
despite the orders of the mayor, they
nave broken the ordinances in many
ways and the police have refused to
Interfere. n
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
WORK. OF A DEMO
COLD BL0ODED MURDER ON A FARM
IN WISCONSIN.
Two Bullets Proved Fatal, and
Death Likely to Ensue In the
Case Of Two Others-Guest OF the
Family the Perpetrator Of Most
Dastardly Crime-Farmers in Hot
Pursuit Of the Murderer.

Milwaukee, May 8. ~ "A double, and
what may vet prove quadruple muir
der, occurred at the farm of Alexander
Harris, who resided about FIVE miles
south Of Waukesha, the victims being
Mr.. Harris, his wife, hired girl and
hired man. The crime was committed,
it is supposed, by a farm hand named
William Pouch, who had been shell
tered by the farmer over night. Will
lam Pouch, q farm hand who had
worked for Mr.. Harris about two
years ago, called at the house and re-
quested lodging over night. He was
taken in and given supper and as
signed q room.
About 5 o'clock Mr. Harris and the
hired nan arose and went to the yard
to milk the cows, Mrs. Harris and the
hired girl remaining to prepare break
Fast for the family. Pouch left his
room quietly, and, going to the yard
where the men were milking the cows,
babe them good morning. Harris and
the hired man were sitting on stools
near each other, and before they were
aware Of any evil doing, Pouch drew
q revolver and fired at the farmer,
killing him almost instantly. The mnr-
derer then turned the weapon on the
hired man and shot him in the body,
intiicting probably fatal wound. The
man fell mOtiOnless to the ground, and
Pouch evidently supposed him dead.
The terrible sight did not unnerve
the demon, for he left his victims
where they fell, and walked leisurely
to the kitchen of the farm house.
There he met Mrs. Harris and the
hired girl, and chatted pleasantly
with them for few minutes. He said
that Mr.. Harris would not be in for q
few minutes, and that he would par
take of his breakfast at once. The
women waited on the murderer, who
seemed to relish the meal. After con-
Guiding his breakfast Pouch arose
from the table and started to walk
toward the door, but suddenly wheeled
around and before the women realized
what was going to happen he had shot
Mrs. Harris in the breast and then
fired at the hired girl. The farmers
wife fell to the floor with fatal
wound, and expired soon, afterward.
The hired girl has chance Of recov-
cry. After finishing his bloody work
the murderer mounted a bicycle and
rode away. A posse Of farmers are
in hot pursui! and the chances are he
will he captured. The farmers resid-
ing in the vicinity Of the scene of the
murder are greatly excited and en-
ragged, and should they get hold Of
the man before the officers he may
not live to tell of the crime. The sup
position Of the authorities is that the
man is either insane, or that he COM
mitted the terrible deed in order to
hide evidence of another crime.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
.lGll4AlssACRInD ~ TURKS i

WholesaIe SLAUGHTER Of the Inhabi-
tants In the Interior Of Enirus.
London, May "a dispatch to the
Chronicle from Athens says: Col.
Manos wires from Arta that the Turks
have begun d wholesale massacre Of
the Inhabitants in the interior Of
Epirus. Almost all the Inhabitants of
the village Of Kanvarina have been
murdered. few only escaping to the
mountains. From other parts women
are arriving at Arta in the most mis-
cradle condition begging protection for
their husbands and children who are
being murdered by the enraged Turk
ish troops. Many of these poor crea-
lures have gone mad. Some are un-
able to articulate single word, others
relate unspeakable atrocities.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Ala. for the Jack Pine.

Little Falls, Mimi, May "a fierce
forest fire is raging near Sullivan Lake
and No. 33 dam on Platte river, and
the indications are that the jack pine
in that region will all be burnt Off
this time. Several farm houses have
had narrow escapes and some have
been destroyed. Communication be-
tween Charles Rychner and other
farmers is cut off and persons trying
to reach them were badly burned.
Fire yesterday destroyed the residence
and barn of f. w. Randall at Huff.
Loss, $1,000; no insurance. The fire
caught from the burning forest.
Sparks from an engine set the fire at
Belle Prairie. The school house was
badly damaged.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Careless With q Rifle.

Albert Lea, Mimi, May 8. = Joseph
Snider, whose home is in Austin, but
who has been employed by Joseph
Bailey Of Oakland since April l, ac-
cidentally shot and killed himself with
22-caliber rifle. A neighbours boy
called at the Bailey home and had
with him a rifle which Sneider took
in his hand and carelessly placing it
at his temple. remarked to the boy and
to Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey, who were in
the yard, ''This is the way some people
kill themselves" The rifle CHANGED to
be loaded, and the next moment he
fell dead at their feet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Sentences Passed at slayton

Sentences Passed at slayton.
Slayton, Mimi, May Gin the dis
trict court Judge Brown sentenced
Howard Hunt to eleven months in
state prison for stealing O suit OF
clothes; Thomas Heelan, one year for
stealing So worth Of coal from school
house; Dick Lee, three and half
years for stealing forty pounds of but
ter. The latter broke Jail twice while
awaiting trial. John G. Hanmesser was
given five years for embezzling $1,000
from the Hubbard & Palmer Grain
company.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
LOOKS LIKll 3 a PLOT
MYSTERIOUS POISOY INGO OF SEVERAL
PEOPLE.
,o,hua A. Kelly, several Members Of
His Family ana Number Of Ten
ants Poisoned-Whilc sitting Up
with the Dead Body OF Kelly
Eleven OF the Watchers Are rois-
.oned-Two Victims May Die.

Huntsville, Ala, May 9.-There is a
nrofound mystery Mt JEFF, small
country town near here. Two months
ago Joshua O.. Kelly, a prominent
farmer and nursery man, several
members Of his family and number
of tenants were poisoned. This was
thought to have been the result of Mrs.
Kellys carelessness. Kelly, died in in
tense agony. "A party Of eleven sitting
ND with his body were poisoned the
night after Kelly died. 1t begins to
appear that there Is plot to poison
the family. After breakfast every
one who had eaten became violently
i'll. Eight negroes and six whites were
seriously affected and two may die.
Among the Ill Is a drummer from
Cleveland, Tenn, who spent the night
at Kelly's.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
HIS WHEEL ERtl1E.

Which IL Why This Alleged Forger
Fell Into the, shcriM's Hands.
Little Fails, Mimi, May 9.-It is al
legged that by forging the name Of D.
Duclos, proprietor of a brickyard, to
an order, George Lamphear secured q
bicycle from the hardware store OF
J. w. Berg. About two hours later
Berg met Duclos, learned that the
order was q forgery, had a warrant is
sued and put the sheriff on the track
of Lamphear. The latter started in
the direction of st. Cloud, but broke
the wheel before getting out of the
city limits. He then secreted the
wheel and went into hiding, but the
sheriff soon found both.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
A BOYS BRAVERY.

He Sticks to His Post In the Face Of
Almost Certain Death.
Houghton, Mich, May with a box
containing: 200 pounds of dynamite on
fire ten feet away from him. John
Thomas, a boy who runs COM
pressed air hosting engine in the Tam
arach mine, stuck to his post and
saved the lives Of the men ut work in
the mine by his wonderful bravery.
Ten seconds after Thomas had hoisted
the men to the level the dynamite ex-
ploded, smashing the engine to pieces
and doing other damage, but the men
and the boy to whom they owe their
lives were in place of safety.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
THE MARKETS.
Latest Quotations From Grain md
Live Stock Centcrs.

Latest Quotations From Grain ana
Live Stock Centcrs.
Chicago, May 8. ~ Wheat - No. 2
red. SSa9Oc; No. 2 spring, 72a73c; No. 9
hard winter, 71a73c; No. L new spring,
Cash No. 9, "a 1-2c; No.
3, 23a24 3-4c. Oats-Cash No. ., II l-yc:
No. 3, IS 1-2a19c.
Chicago, May 8. Hogs = Light,
s3.sOa4; mixed, $3.sOa3.97 10; heavy,
S3.5Oa3.95; rough, $3.5Oa3.65. Cattle
Beeves, $3.S5a5.1O; cows and heifers.
$1.9Oa4.35; Texans, $3.2Oa4.4O; stock
ers and feeders. $3.35a4.4O. Sheep-Na-
tives, $2.5Oa4.95: Westerns, $3.6Oa4. Is;
lambs. $3.5Oa5.4O.
Minneapolis, May 9.-Wheat = May
opened at Il 3-4c and closed at II 1-4c;
July opened at Il 1-4c and closed at
SIC; September opened at 65 5-Sc
and closed at GA 3-4c. On traclz-No. 1
hard. 73c; No. i Northern, 713-4c: No.
. Northern, 20 Lie.
Milwaukee, May 8. T. Flour steady.
Wheat steadier; No. 2 spring, 73c; No.
1 Northern, u lac; July, 1-2c.
Corn lower; No. 3, % 1-2c. Oats firm:
Nc. 2white, 21a21 3-4c. Barley steady;
No. 80 1-2c; sample, 29a32 Lee. Rye
higher; No. 1, 35 3-4a36c. Provisions
lower. -.
South st. Paul, May 8. = Hogs -
SS.4Oa3.75. Cattle-Bulls, $3.50; heif-
ers, $2.s5a2 80; stays, So; stockers,
S2.75a2.9O: stays, So; etockers, $2.75;
cows, $22Oa3.25.
St. Paul, May 9. - Wheat - No. 1
Northern, 71a72c; No. 1 Northern,
7Oa7O 3-4c. Corn No. 3 yellow,
% 1-2a23c; No. 3, 21a22c. Oats = No.
8 white, 19a19 1-2c; No. 8, II LA
1870. Barley and rye-Sample bar
ley, 2Oa25c; No. 2 rye, 33a34c; No. =
rye, 32a32c. Seeds - No. fax,
74a75c; timothy, 9Oa$1.1O; clover, $4a
74a75c; timothy, 9Oa$1.25; clover, $4a
46G.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
FAREWELL TO BAYARD.
banquet rendered Him i'm Londol
by the American Society.

Banquet rendered Him i'm London
by the American Society.
London, May. 9.-The farewell ban
quet given by the American society in
London to Mr.. Bayard was attended
by 30 guests. Mr.. Bayard had cor
dial reception. He brought with him
the log of the Mayfiower, which he
deposited, in the glass case in the re-
ception room, where it instantly be-
came the center of attraction. He took
Mrs. Hay into dinner, Ambassador
Hay taking in Lady Jane. The lord
bishop of London in felicitious
speech proposed the health Of the pres
ident of the United States. Newton
Crane toasted the guest of the even
ing. Ambassador Hay cordially ap-
plauded all his eulogies of Mr.. Bayard.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
sPAN1ARDs MAKE A HAUL.
They Capture q Large Quantity o
Hidden Ammunition.

They Capture q Large Quantity of
Hidden Ammunition.
Havana, May 8. = Gen. Juarez Yn-
clan. receiving information saying that
a quantity Of ammunition which had
been landed by a filibustering expedi-
ton on March II last had been hidden
IN the vicinity Of Bania Honda and the
River Mosquito, acting in conjunction
with the Spanish gunboat Reina
Christina, has seized 1914 cases of am
munition which were hidden at low
water, besides 48 cases Of ammunition
which had been concealed in the neigh
boring mahshes. A total of 10000
Mauser cartridges and 100000 Rem
lngton cartridges fell into the hands
OF the Spanish. A dispatch from
Matanzas announces the surrender
there of twenty-one insurgents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
KILLING A CONFESSION.
Iowa, Legislature Takes Prompt and
,.g% Vigorous Action

Iowa, Legislature Takes Prompt and
y& Vigorous Action.
Des Moines, May 9. = The old SOL
diers' legislature sprang surprise in
the form Of bill to abolish the SOL
diers and sailors monument commits
sion. 1t passed both houses in less
than an hour by a practically unant-
nous vote. The commission is in
structed to turn all moneys, plans,
records, ETC., over to the executive
council Immediately, the council to
complete the work. The veterans claim
the commission has sapped the life
out of the monument fund for ex-
penses until there is over 1000 deficit
in addition to the original $3.50, 900 set
aside for it's construction.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
HIS $4,000 BRIDE.
A Senxntion in the Illinois Legisln
ture Friday.

&OCC IAOuys
Springfield. Ill, May "a sensation
developed in connection with the
Humphrey bills by reported attempt
to bride committee clerk, mistaken
for member of the house. A. l..
Hamilton, publisher Of the West Chi
,cago Journal, and clerk Of the COM
mittee on live stock and dairying,
stated to q representative of the press
that he had been mistaken for Rep
resentative Flanagan by lobbyist for
the Humphrey bills, and offered $1,000
to vote for them. The Humphrey
bills extend the franchises Of all street
railways in Illinois fifty years, and
give the control Of existing roads and
new franchises to specially appointed
commissions instead of to the boards
of aldermen of the various cities. The
bills have been bitterly opposed, par
ticularly by the civic reform organiza'
tions Of Chicago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
'VOLO SURE TO FALL
TURKISH FORCES HAVE SURROUNDED
THE TOWN.


London, May "a dispatch to the
Times from Velestino says: 1.-THE
Turkish forces have reached the out
skirts of Volo. AS yet there is no con-
firmation Of the rumors that the town
has already fallen; but in any case it's
capture is only an affair of few
hours, as the defenses on the land side
are very feeble. A portion of the
Greek force has retreated by the coast
road to Almyros, from which point it
will probably be conveyed by sea to
Lamii and to join the rest Of the army
at DOmokOs."
Athens, May 9.-The Greek feet Mt
VOlo has been instructed not to hinder
the entrance of the Turks in order to
save the town from destruction. Gen.
Smolenski's artillery engineers and
some cavalry have proceeded to Almy-
ros By sea. Crowds of volunteers con-
tinue to arrive here, and 1000 Italians,
led by Ricotti Garibaldi, left to-day for
the frontier. A dispatch from Phar-
salos says: During Wednesdays bat
tie our losses were not heavy, but it is
impossible to exaggerate the strategic
and moral importance Of the Turkish
victory. Our soldiers are hunting for
umbrellas, which are almost mill
tary necessity, the sun is SO broiling
hot.
1t appears that the Greeks intended
to resist to the Gttermost. On the plat
form at the railway station were bar
ricades of turf and forage, and the
houses had been strengthened by heaps
Of turf and were loopholed for rifles.
The caolness Of the Turks was extra
ordinary. Three soldiers stood to-
gether in advance of their comrades
on path crossing meadow while a
whole battalion of Greeks fired at
them. They did not condescend to
stoop or lie down, but fired away
coolly until their skirmishers came to
their help.
Folo, May 9.-The consuls have de-
cided to ask the foreign warships to
land detachments and have promised
to protect the town.
Constantinople, May 9.-Orders have
been telegraphed to Edhem Pasha to
push on to Domokos Immediately.
l
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
The Purchase Of Cnba.

TIC FurCMHB@ O1 CUDH.
New York, May "a special to the
Journal from Havana says: Your cor
respondent is able, upon high author
ity, to confirm the Journals recent
Washington reports as to negotiations
pending there between Secretary of
State Sherman, Deputy De Lone and
Estrada Palma looking to peaceful
solution by purchase of the island or
otherwise, of the Cuban question. The
story is the topic of conversation in all
the clubs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
SAID TO BE SHORT.
Duluth Broker Reported From Far
go to Have Disanpeared.

go to Have Disappeared.
Fargo, N. D., May Considerable
interest is taken here in the reported
disappearance of c. G.. Ames, of the
firm of Ames & I4ockman, grain com.
mission men of Duluth. Ames form
erly lived in Fargo and is well known
IN North Dakota. About two years
ago he and A. J. Lockman of LaAIourc
formed grain partnership. Ames to
run the Duluth Office and Lockman to
work up North Dakota trade. 1t is
reported that Ames disappeared about
ten days ago and that his office ac-
counts do not balance by $4,000, with
liabilities of several thousand more.
Ames' possible action is surprise
here. where he has been favorably
known, and his family fear he has
committed suicide.