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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

General Maxine Gomez says that
Cuba is virtually free. Now if Uncle
Sam would only say that Cuba is free,
she would be.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

A man in Wisconsin was sentenced
to ninety-nine years Imprisonment
with hard labor the other day. Why
didn't the court give him a century
-,,ro
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

Kansas cancelled $8O,OOOOOO worth of
mortge ges this year. That is a mark
of which the state may we'll be proud.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

In Washington Hanna may be the
power behind the throne, but Tom Reed
IS the power behind the power behind
the throne
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

A seven-year-old boy has been Ii
censed to practice law in Kansas. They
always We're given to a great deal Of
license in Kansas.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

Baron Won Bulow. German foreign
minister, says that the dreibund is in
the best of health. Then it isn't mort
bund
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

And now it is said that Dyea and
Skaguay are not so cold as St. Paul.
How delighted Minneapolis will be to
hear this news
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

1t transpires that many of the SOL
diers composing the Gordon High
landers are Irish and English.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16
STATE PRESS COMMENT.

Provo Press: f ]. Cannon was honored
with q bunch Of beautiful roses laid on
his desk at the opening OF the United
States senate. Enquirer please copy
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

Philadelphia North American: Conso-
lation--'I get tired writing jokes day
after day said the amateur humorist.
Don't you care. replied his friend,
consohngly. "1hink how tired the peo-
pie are who read them"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

if it is not in making existing conditions
better. There is no merit in complaining
when we have the ability to aid in re-
moving the cause of complaint. Now is
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

Ogden Press: In the distribution of
patronage the Evening Press desires to
caution the Republican executive COM
mittee to act wisely and distribute the
pie in an equitable manner. Up to date
Ogden has had no recognition whatever
One Of the two principal appointments
belongs to Ogden and the party here will
demand its due. Salt Lake patriots
would gladly I'LL all the places. but the
executive committee cannot afford in the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

indianapolis Journal: Mrs. Wickwire-
Did YOU read about that man who
fishing with?"
Mr.. Wickwire-" dear
Well, l was just thinking what may
be You have missed by always fishing
with flies.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16
WIT AND HUMoR.

interest of party harmony to give their
sanction to such thing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

Secretary Long asks congress for
torpedo boats. Mr.. Cleveland was
content with fishing boats.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

ST Louis Republic: The attitude of the
United States towards Spain throughout
the Cuban war has never been equaled
for forbearance and neutrality in the his
has begun to dawn upon the liberty lowing
American public that our nicenass in this
matter has reached the verge of nasti-
ness.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

Philadelphia Press: Her Ambition
Mistress do unsophisticated maid from
have to dismiss you, Eliza, your untidy
wa-'s-and then the things you break
unsophisticated Maid.-Oh, if you
please, mum, don't send me, away yet;
my mother says if [ stay here and learn
how to do things I can then go to a real
good place in some high family.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

Washington Star: Whatever hap
pens, said the youthful enthusiast
there is no doubt about your loving
your country?'
',Of course" replied Senator Sorghum
Il love it. But l can't be quite sure about
the possessive pronoun until the atmos-
phere clears after election
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

Philadelphia North American: Eagerly
And these stories about the fabulous
wealth of Klondike-are they exaggera-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

Chicago Record: He said he wasn't
''WeH?"
And when I asked him whether he
gambled or drank he got mad and went
away
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

Chicago Record: The present congress
sional opposition to annexation and to
but FOR Reed We hear great deal of
''revoits" against the speak
ers 'dictation,' but somehow the leaders
OF reVoltS ara always mySteriouSly miss
ing ct the critical times. Mr.. Reed now
makes it manifest that he is openly OPP
posed to the administration policy on GER
tain essential points. His caustic and
satirical remarks on Hawaii are eminent
lV charact ariStic.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16
INDIAN sUMMER.

Again the leaves come fiuttering down,
Slowly. silently, one by one
Scarlet and crimson and gold and brown
Willing to fall for their work is done.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

Klondike Liar-"Believe me: yes Why.
you can travel two or three blocks with
out seeing. gold, except a few nuggets
here and there
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

Detroit Tribune The Washington
dispatches of yesterday were interesting
chiefly in showing that Mr.. Cleveland
is gradually accustoming himself to hunt
ing ducks without government assistance.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

And once again comes the dreamy haze,
Draping the hills with its filmy blue,
With mellowed light come shimmering
through.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

Cincinnati Enquirer: The Probable
Reason.-"I wonder why people so like
to wear squeaky shoes to church," said
the nervous boarder.
Perhaps said Asbury Peppers, they
do so to call the pastors attention to
their solos,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16
softly it rests on the sleeping lake

With mellowed light come shimmering
through.
Softly it rests on the sleeping lake
This filnly veil-and the distant shore,
Fringed with tangleS of brush and brake,
Shows dim blue line and nothing more.
The winds are asleep. save now and then
Some wandering breeze comes stealing
Softly rises then sinks again,
And dies away like an infants sigh.
You feel the spell Of those dreamy days
1 know-for your soul is in time with
mine.
You love the stiffness, the tender haze;
1 know-for your thoughts with my own
entwine.
But this dreamy calm, this solemn hush,
The sleeping winds, and the mellow
glow,
Only foretell the tempest's rush.
The icy blast, and whrling snow.
We-you end I--must bow to the frost,
When our locks are white with hoary
Our last rose scattered. its petals lost.
May orr Indian summer be calm-like
Ellen ?. Allerton, Walls of Corn and
Other Poems.''
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

New York Herald The board of trus-
TEES OF Of me yags OF amaca soon 10 be
ated a lighting district embracing so
square miles of territory. If the trustees
should award a contract for arc lights
cost about S125.OO0 a year to maintain
the district, and the greater city would
be compelled to foot the bills But this
disadvantage is outweighed by another
consideration-the agricuturalists in the
district will be able to farm by night.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

Catarrh like scrofula, is a disease
of the blood and may be cured by
purifying the blood with Hoods Sarsa-
parilla.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

Denver Republican: The Japanese min
lister has practically cOntradicted the
interview had with him in San Francisco
shortly after he landed on his return from
Japan 20 Washington. He says now that
Japan OF opposed TO the annexation of
the Ef;,. ian islands by the United
States. This is the right course for him
TO pursue. if the real policy of his coun-
try renders it possible for him to do So
Annexation sentiment would be greatly
strenthened If it were made TO appear
that Japan were trying to coerce the
United States. As a matter of fact. Just
at present the sentiment in favor of an
nexation seems to be on the decline.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16

We-you and must bow to the frost
When our locks are white with hoary
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
NOTES FROM KICKER.
Some Matters CT Interest to the General
PUBLIC

Public
What Is the matter with the new nave
ment recently laid on Jefferson street be-
tw zen Campbell avenue ami the railroad
CROSSING Something must be wrong or
the contractors would not he continually
tearing up portions of it and replacing
it. 1t looks mighty smooth and nice and
cyclists like to strike it, but how will iu
I've when worn awhile by transfer wagons?
just at the juncture of Shenandoah
| avenue and Jefferson street H. e., the bel
gian block pavement is out of whack and
is sinking below the level of the street
This matter should be rem edied before it
gets much worse,as it is right in the way
OF visitors who come here, and they will
see it w Ell they go up to Hotel Roanoke.
| The hole in the middle of the street on
! Salem avenue is still there.
! Some people, and Il few doctors, are not
| observing the city ordinance III regard to
| suspending signs over the streets. They
are not high enough.
- Campbell street is not used by .hicycle
riders because they can't ride over gut
tiers and large stones with any degree of
safety either to themselves or their
wheels.
The people of Southwest Roanoke have
right to "kick'' because some or the
last night, the object of which was 20
consider the ways and means of putting
Franklin road into passable condition.
1t is hoped they will all be there tonight
ami do something to give the people OF
this section some relief. This is an inn
portant matter and "The Kicker will
enGeavor 10 ascertain the reason why, if
something is not accomplished.
Isn't II almost time some one was en-.
tering a protest against the sale of water
melons that are not fit to eat But, then,
if the foolish people did not buy them,
the dealers would not sell them, so after
all there is no use TO kick.
We propose to institute kick if that
sidewalk is not soon put under way lead
ing to the postoilce on Henry street
We sometimes want orr mail but we
don't like to wade through mud up to
our rubber boot tops this winter to get
it. The city fathers haG better act right
soon OF it. will he like Franklin road,
work will have to be suspended on nc.
count of col" weather, whether it begins
or not.
The Y. NJ. C. a. ought to raise kick
and get good sidewalk on the north side
of Kirk avenue to Henry, If it is nothing
but plain boards. Let the mem bers Of
the association take th's.as good sug-
gestion and 20 to work and see what they
can get in the way of appropriation from
the Council together with the instruc-
lions for the city engineer to proceed to
construct at once. Let them know that
the people who live in the Southwest
frequent these rooms rs well AS those who
are more fortunate as TO come in by way
Of Jefferson street
"1HE KICKER.n
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
GENERAL ROSSER'S LECTURE

Gen. Thos. L. Rosser, of Charlottes-
Vile, delivered his famous lecture at the
Old Opera House last night to good
sized and appreciative audience, and for
three hours held the close attention of
his hearers, many Of whom were old sol
diers who were thoroughly familiar with
many of the Incidents recited by the
speaker. The lecture was made all The
more interesting by stereoptican views
Maps of the principal battles of the
war were shown and explained by the
General and life like pictures of the prin-
cipal leaders and moving spirits of the
struggle from both sides were thrown
upon the canvas. Another most inter
esting feature of the occasion was the liv-
ing pictures of the kaleidoscope, which
were wedged in when the Gt neral wanted
breathing spell. Everybody in attend
ance went away satisfied and should
General Rosser come o Roanoke again he
can rest assured Of being greeted by a
large audience. The lecture was given
under the auspices of VIM. Watts Camp,
Confederate Veterans, and the proceeds
will be used for the camps benefit
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
PREFERS sURvEYORSHIp.
Hunter Will Decline Guatemalan Mission
and Continue rs State Lender

Frankfort, Ky, Sept. pa The report
here tonight is that DR.. Hunter will de-
cline the Guatemala mission, for which
he is said to be slated, and instead will
be- backed by Senator Deboe for the sur
vcyorship of the Louisville port. His
friends say that he will take the latter
place, which has salary of $1,000. in
preference to 900 portfolio, in order to
remain in Kentucky and retain the lead
ership of the party.
Chairman Barnett. of the Republican
state central committee, who is now in
Washington prosecuting his claim for
the surveyorship. is said to have hurried
up his visit there on account of tie report
that Hunter was being quietly groomed
for the place
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
CATS DEATH COST Sl,G50, GOO.

Caused Furry ON the New York Stock
Exchange.
New York, Sept. pa vagrant white
cat fell eighteen stories from the roof of
the CONNER cial Gable bnilding, near
the stock exchange, to-day and was
killed. In Wall street white cat is CON
sidered unlucky.
Several of the stock exchange men who
saw the cats death went hons and
wouldn't trade any more. Several others
sold the market. That started general
selling movement. In Il few minutes
stocks went down several points.
Sugar dropped . points from l51 4, to
l4I, and there are serious men in Wall
street who believe that the death of the
white cat cost the stockholders of the
Sugar Refining Company 81 $50, 600.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
DRESS GOODS.

so pieces Fine Twilled Wool Cash
meres in all colors, including black, 20c
25 pieces All Wool French Serge, 3G
inch wide; these goods are regular 33c
quality, our price only 25c.
10 pieces Fine All Wool Serge IA
yards wide You would think that you
ought to pay Coo for these goods, but
we only ask Soc.
Blue and Black Diagonal All-Wool
Dress Stuffs, just the thing for Separate
Skirts, 81 inch wide, at SOC.
Blue Black and Jet Black French
Twill, extra fine and 50:inch wide. They
are.the 75c quality; we only ask soc.
30 pieces Figured Mohair; they are
gems, 46-inch wide and would be
cheap:.at 69c; we only ask soc.
Plaids are the correct things for
Waists. We can show you a full assert
ment; both imported and Domestic,
ranging in price-12 2-2c, 25c. 40c, SOC
and 75c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
CHENILLE And LACE CURTAINS

We are headquarters for Curtains,
and the prices are so low that all who
are in need of either Lace or Chenille
Curtains cannot refrain from purchasing
of us. We give you a few special figures:
Extra Heavy Chenille Curtains with
wide Dado top and bottom; formerly
sold for $3. so, our re,luced price, $500.
Our Toe Lace Curtains cannot be
bought elsewhere for less than 81.
Our 81 Lace Curtains are beauties;
they are the 81 % kind elsewhere.
Our S1.25 Curtains are extra long and
wide.
Also please bear in mind that we
make no charge for our poles and trim
mings; they are given you with the
Lace Curtains
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
YELLOW FEVER.

a private letter was received by gen.
tleman in this city from New Orleans
Yesterday which brought the news that
the yellow fever is increasing; and that
people are giving up their positions every
day and leaving the fever infected city.
Seventy persons threw up their posi-
tions in one square and left. Business
men and merchants are closing their
doors and getting out of The city ne soon
rs possible Railroad officials are run
ming from the scare .and tue clerks are
getting tc places of safety. BY reading
The letter one would think that New Or
leans will soon be q deserted city.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
DOMESTICS.

Best "A Unbeachod Sen Island Cot
ton, DC.
Extra Heavy Round Thread IN
bleached Cotton, Mt &c.
Apron Ginghams, in blue, brown and
green checks, at DC.
Best quality soft finished Ginghams,
at Sc.
Best grade Unbleached Sheeting, at
IL l-2c sc and 20c.
ton, ut &c.
Heavy Blue DENNIS for Overhauls at
Zoe.
Old Hickory Shifting, nothing better
for Shirts, Mt Zoe.
Good quality Outing Flannel, ut &c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
ROsENBAUM BROS
The Popular
Shopping Place
Of The City.

We have moved into our new
addition extending back to
Campbell avenue, thereby
covering more space than any
other storeroom in the city, and
we cordially invite the public
to inspect the improvement;
also our large stock Of Dress
Goods, Notions and Millinery,
and gather up some of our big
bargains that we are Offering,
The most gratifying informal
ton we can give to the ladies
is that we are going to offer
some special bargains on MON
DAY.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
BURIED IN PENNSYLVANIA.

The remains of w. T.. .Fritts, of Roam
oke, Va, who died ut the Easton Hos.
pital on Sunday from injuries received on
the Jersey Central railroad at Asbury
Saturday morning. were inferred to lay
in the Enston Cemetery. w. f. Lewis.
of Roanoke brother.in law of the de
ceas ed, arrived here Monday night and
after identifying the body. made arrange
ments for the burial. Fritts is survived
b. his father, three brothers and two sis
teIs. He left home several months ago
in search of mployEent.--Ea ston, Pa,
Daily Free Press. Il,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
TO PLAY BALL.

The second game OF the series of three
games between Allegheny and the Roa-
nokes for the Green cup will be played
to-day at the Athletic Park at 4 o'clock.
AS Allegheny won the first, and Roanoke
will be greatly strengthened, II holly con-
tested game is expected. Ladies will be
admitted to the grounds free, and large
mt mber will doubtless be present. About
one hundred ladies patronzed the game
list Satr rday. This may be the last
game of the season and II large crowd
should attend it.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
BARGAIN IN A RESIDENCE.

a good Groom dwelling, with bath,
cellar and stable, in most desirable loca-
ton for business man; on electric car
line. Recently sold for $4,000. Price
now for quick sale, only 81, 200; 800 cash,
balance SIG per month, with interest
Title perfect. See at once, OSWALD S.
HAWKINS, Real Estate Agent, 4l6
Terry Building, fourth floor. Phone 165.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
CHAMBERLAIN,s HEAVY LOSS.

London, Sept. 24.-The Daily Mail this
morning says: "Joseph Chamberlain,
Secretary of State for the colonies, hRs
lost ESQ, 600 $3.50, 000) in experiments in
sisal growing in the Bahama Islands. He
chose land unsuitable for successful cul-
tivntion. Sisal grass or sisal hemp is the
prepared Tier of the American aloe, used
for cordage. it is also called from Sisal,
Il POI in Yucantan.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
FOUR MEN KILLED

London, Sept GA dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Bucharest says that
while battery of artillery was passing
through the town of Pilesti, Roumania,
sixty-five miles northwest of Bucharest,
an ammunition wagon exploded. Four
men were instantly blown to pieces and
eleven injured SO seriously that three
have since succumbed. Eight horses
were killed and fourteen badly injured.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
CALHOUN HAS FAITH.

Canton, O., Sept. 24.-At reeimental
reunion here to-day w. j. Calhoun, for
mer special commissioner to CuDa, was
one of the speakers. He said: 81 dc not
know what the government will do in
reference to Cuba. You know the Presi-
dent we'll enough to be certain that what
ever is done will be in the interest of
peace and will rebound TO the cause of
liberty and the honor of the United
States.n
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
a NOBLE SEAMAN.

Washington, Sept. "a. The United
States cruisher Olympia is credited with
having in her crew son OF Sir John Cow
entry, baronet of England 1t is stated
that he has just come into the possession
of SIC COO n year.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
KILLED IN AN EXPLOSION.

Richmond, Va, Sept. 24.-Private adj
vices received here this evening tell of
the killing of j. b. Harlow, of Albemarle
county, st his saw mil. in the southwest
ern part of North Carolina, by the explo-
sion of boiler. Harlow's partner, j. NJ.
Williams, was here On legal business, and
knew nothing of the accident until to-
night. Harlow married Miss --Maude
Chisholm, of Chesterfield
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
SILKS

There's nothing dressier or more de-
sirable than ii good Silk Dress, and we
are confident that we can supply you in
that line.
The $l.25 Peau de Sol, at Csc.
The 81 French Faille, at 7dr.
The S1.25 French Fable at ST.
The $3.50 Extra Heavy Satin, at 81.
200 different styles of Silks for
waists-plaids, Roman stripes and
figured.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
FOR sALE-A RARE CHANCE.

Nice suburban farm, l mile south of
city, known rs the Cyphers FARM excel
lent frame dwelling OF rooms, all in
good order. Large barn. This tract con.
tains about S3 acres in high state of
cultivation and abundantly watered.
VIII rent this property monthly, subject
to sale. Apply to
I. E. b. HARTsOOK, Sole Agent
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
SOME: LOCAL NEWS

THE ROANOKE CITY MANTLE
WORKS make speciality mt this season
of the year of repairing old CRATES, or
building new ones. They have expert
enced men who thoroughly understand
that class of work. Call and see them.
j. II. MARSTELLER,
Proprietor, No. 81 e. Campbell avenue
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
BREW HOUSE BURNED

Milwaukee, Sept. 24-The brew house
of the John Gnnd Brewing Company's
plant burned yesterday The total loss
will exceed 800, 900, about half of which
is covered oy insurance in various old
line companies
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
TO BUILD LODGE ROOMS.

Lakeland Ledge No. 40, y. f. and A.
NJ, has purchased the Friend lot, corner
Kirk avenue and Henry street, 80 by 100
feet, and will some day erect II handsome
temple on it. Mountain Dale Lodge |. ..
o. +. hns also purchased the adjoining
lot and directly north of the corner
They will build in the spring. The trus-
tees for the Masons were confirmed yes
terday afternoon.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25
GETTING COLD!

Yes, it is, and, blythe. way. you will
soon need n heating stove. We have re-
Gently received II carload of them Drop
in and let us show them to you. Agents
for the celebrated "Wontler.n
OVERS1 RECT & THURMAN.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-25

MARRIED IN KENTUCKY.

On the fifteenth inst. c., IT. Heslip, an
engineer on the Norfolk and Western, was
married in Louisa, XIV, to Miss Stella
Frazier. The happy couple, after u
Northern bridal tour, have returned to
the city and will make their home with
w. Ii. McWhorter Mt 720 West Salem
avenue for the present.