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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-11
BURGLARS IN CARY.
They Have Made Number Of Attempts
OFF for Canada.

Cary, n. c., July 1O--(Special.)- 1T
the young people to give each other a
Jolly good time, and such was the case
last evening at the delightful home of
Misses Jones, where the Epworth
League gave it's first social entertain
ment.
The Cary Lumber Company have re-
Gently made improvements and addi-
tional machinery that makes it one OF the
best equipped plants in the State.
The Cary High school opens the 10th
OF August, and the prospects are fiatter-
ing for full attendance.
A good many Of our citizens are very
much aroused over petty attempts Of
burglary being committed here so fire.
quently Of late. Doors and windows
have been tried to be entered and these
bold scoundrels have been seen at win
dows Of young ladies, fortunately to be
frightened of.
The Misses Prickett. who have been
visiting at the home of Miss Pell, have
returned to Newport News.
Mrs. Nebus, Of Chase City, who has
been on two weeks visit to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Capt. Guess, returned to-
day.
Mr.. A. S. Jones, Of Washington City,
who is so pleasantly remembered here.
spent three days with his parents and
returned last night via s. A. l..
Mr.. r. F. Wilkinson. Of the Cary
Lumber Company, and Mr.. J. K. Mason,
Of the Southern Railway. leave Monday
via s. A. l.. for two weeks trip, tax
ing in Niagara and Toronto and other
places of interest.
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MURDER IN CHARLOTTE.
A Negro Boy Shot and Killed by an
Unknown White Boy.

Charlotte, N. c., July 1O.-(SpeciaD-
A mysterious murder occurred in the
heart of the city tonight. Two young
white boys and Abram Davis (colored)
had an alteration on the railroad track
and as he stoooped down to pick up a
rock one Of them pulled pistol and
shot oT the top of his head. The boys
ran off as soon as they saw the result
Of the shot.
1t will be difficult to identify them,
though the police are hard at work on
the case.
Charlotte, N. G., July 1O.-Abram
Davis, colored, while drunk got into an
ltercation here tonight with an unknown
white man. He threw a stone at the
latter, who shot him in the head, caus-
ing instant DEATH The white man
escaped.
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REPORT OF THE CROPS
UNCLE SANS STATEMENT. RELATIVE TO
PRODUCTS OF THE SOIL.
The Observations of the Agricultural Depart
ment on the Prospects for the
Crops this Year


Washington, July 1O-The July re-
turns to the statistician of the Depart
ment of Agriculture indicate the follow
ing average conditions: Corn 500; win
ter wheat S1.2; spring wheat 91..2; COM
bined spring and winter wheat $40;
oats S7.5; winter rye $50; spring rye
900; barley SS.5; tobacco 1S.o; Irish
potatoes S7.S.
The report on the acreage Of corn
which is preliminary shows dec.ease of
II per cent as compared with that Of last
year. This represents a decrease Of a
bout 100000 acres. Illinois, Missouri,
Kansas, Nebraska, Texas, and one or
two less important corn producing States
show an increased acreage. but this
is more than offset by the shrinkage in
Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Ten
nessee and other States. The average
condition Of corn is only 82.9 or 9.5 points
lower than in July Of last year. The
principal State averages are as follows:
Ohio 76; Michigan 80; Indiana SO; Illi-
nois 80; Iowa 70; Missouri 90; Kansas
80; Nebraska 80; Texas 1O1; Tennessee
80; Kentucky 81.
is 27 points higher than last month and
So points higher than in July of last
year; that Of spring wheat 91.2 is 1.6
points higher than last month, but 81
points lower than in July of last year.
The average condition of spring and win
ter wheat combined $40 is 1.5 points
higher than that of the corresponding
period last year. The percentage Of the
on July /, 1897 is 546. The average
condition of the oat crop S7.5 compares
very unfavorabfy with that of July, 1896,
but is only a small fraction Of one per
cent less than the average July condition
for the last ten years. The average
condition of winter rye $50 is 11.2 points
higher than in July of last year, but
that Of spring rye 900 is SO points low
er than it was at that time. The con-
dtion of barley is improving, having
advanced IL points during the month
and is now slightly better than at this
time last year. The tobacco acreage
shows falling off Of over 20 per cent
as compared with last year and the con-
dition 1875 is less by 13 points than
that Of July last.
There is a decrease in the acreage Of
Irish potatoes Of 8.4 as compared with
that of last year. The shrinkage is gen.
eral, Nebraska being the only State
with any considerable acreage devoted
to this crop that shows an increase. In
point Of condition also the crop at this
time compares unfayorably with that Of
last year, the farmers being S7.8 and
800 respectively.
The wool reports indicates So pounds
a. the average weight per fleece, as
compared with 81 last year and Sc
in 1895. The European agent of the
department reports that the weather
|during June was generally favorable to
growing crops except in Russia and
parts Of Germany and Italy. but the
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MURDER IN SECOND DEGREE.
Norton and White Submit to Verdict
and Get Thirty Years in Pen-A Wo-
man in the Case.


Maxton. N. c., July 1O.-(SpeciaD-
Mr.. e. Wander McNair, son of DR.. Nc
Nair, Of Adamsville, S. c., died at Lau-
rinburg last night, after few days
illness.
Our town was visited by a gang of
professional thieves this week, raiding
many Of the dwellings. At Mr.. J. G.
McCaskell's they succeeded in hooking
his pants from his bed room, and extract
ing $50 from their pockets. The pants
and SIS check were left in the yard.
The trial for murder of A. B. Norton
and Tom White for killing Jessie Tailor
early in May, came to an abrupt termi-
nation yesterday, in the criminal court ut
Lumberton, by the defendants submitting
to judgment for murder in the second
degree. Judge Sutton, after hearing the
evidence in the case sentenced the pris-
Oners to thirty years hard labor in the
State prison. On Monday morning ear
ly in May A. b. Norton and Tom White
walked into the quiet town of Red
Springs from their farm three miles
away and surrendering themselves told
Mayor Pearsall that ON the night pre-
vious they had killed Jessie Tailor in
self-defence. The Mayor held the pris-
oners and summoned the coroner, who,
with jury, found on investigation that
many circumstances connected with the
killing, pointed to murder. The parties
were remanded to Jail without bond.
The case was set early in the week for
trial yesterday with the above result.
Tolar's wife who is said to be good
looking and of bad repute, was the
cause Of all the trouble. All the parties
are white.
Mrs. J. p. Mclean, living a few miles
north of this place died to-day from con-
sumption, aged about 80 years.
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OPERATORS DOING LITTLE
hND SAYING LESS, BUT CONTI-
DENT OF WINNING.
GOAL GONE UP EIGHTY CENTS A TON
The Governors Of the States Affected Endeavor-
ing to Bring About Arbitration
as a Means Of Settling
the Strike.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 1O.-The week
doses with the forces engaged IN the
miners strike determined as ever and on
the alert to secure the slightest advant-
age. No openly aggressive work was
done today BY either side, but the min
erS officials held secret meeting at
which it is believed a vigorous campaign
against the New York and Cleveland Gas
Goal miners to be inaugurated tomorrow
was decided upon. The operators ap-
parently are doing little and are saying
less. However, their confidence in de-
feating the miners has not abated in the
least. The expected trouble in the Wheel
ing division Of the Baltimore and Ohio
did not come to the surface today. The
sinners were paid of as announced. but
n trouble whatever followed.
The effect Of the strike is being mani
tested in the price Of coal. An increase Of
so cents q ton was shown today when
application was made for contracts, and a
number OF Pittsburg operators, not being
able to work their own miners are seek
ing to buy coal in the West Virginia
field in order to reap the advantage OF
the advance There has been no intima-
ton Of lawlessness as yet in this region,
but Sheriff Lowry, of Allegheny county,
has anticipated any trouble by swearing
in 500 deputies who are in readiness for
the field at a moments notice. At this
time such precautions seem like over
zealousness. The miners say there will
be no overt acts committed during the
war and all proceedings will be strictly
within the law.
President Ratchford left the city quiet
ly tonight, but will return in time to ac-
company the men in their demonstra-
tion against the New York and Cleveland
Company's miners. Before leaving Mr..
Ratchford prepared a statement for the
press giving a history of the strike as
viewed from the miners standpoint.
Columbus, Ohio, July 10.-There will
be conference in Pittsburg Monday OF
the arbitration boards of Ohio, Indiana
and Illinois, to discuss measures to bring
about a settlement of the miners strike
by arbitration. Governor Bushnell, OF
Ohio, is the leader of the movement
Governor Hastings, of Pennsylvania,
was asked to cooperate and he wired
that he was willing, bnt that he had not
been invited to do SO by the representa-
tives of the strikers. Governor Bush.
nell replied that neither he nor the other
Governors had been invited to act in the
matter, but that they intended to dc
what they could to bring about arbitra-
ton
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SOUTH CAROLINA POLITICS.

Beaufort, s. c., July 10.-Beaufort
county has one Of the smallest white vote
in the State and to-day's meeting was
attended by small audience. All the
candidates spoke except Mr.. Duncan,
whounH ian excus There was consid-
e . sa1k tee between the
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JAYS MONEY NO GOOD.
Titled Husband an Expensive Luxury,
Anyway.

New York, July 10.-Count Boniface
De Castellane. who married Anna Gould,
has been black-balled by the jockey
club of Paris. One black-ball is suf-
ficient to exclude, but no less than 2SS
were counted in the vote on the Count s
application for membership.
His younger brother, who was put in
for membership at the same time was
elected
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HANNA'S TOWN.
protection to American Workingmen'
by the Police. q

Cleveland, O., July 10.-The Crescent
Tin Plate Mill, in which a strike is on,
imported Is non-union workmen from
Pennsylvania. On their arrival at 1890
p. m., they were met at the train by
$50 strikers, who tried to dissuade them
from going to work. Hot words follow
ed and a few of the strikers lost their
tempers. A great fight ensued, in which
dozen or more strikers made it lively
for the new comers for a few minutes.
A big street crowd collected, but no one
was badly hurt.
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THE PIE COMING.
August the First it Will be Sliced-Get
Ready, Ye Faithful.

Winston, N. c., July 1O-(Special.)- y
Solicitor Mott, who passed through here
to-day from Asheville, said Mr.. Harkins,
the new Collector Of this revenue dis
trict, expects to appoint new deputies
August list.
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BASEBALL YESTERDAY.

At Cleveland
Cleveland, O 0 0 0 o 3 o O.
Washington, o o o o o 1 q O.
Batteries: Wilson and O'Conner; Nd
James and Farrell. Umpire O'Daj
Time 1:5O.
At st. Louis
Brooklyn, 90 20 0 O o / O.
st. Louis, 101 90 / O 1 K
Batteries: Kennedy and A. Smith
Hart and Douglass Umpire SheridaI
Time 1:6C.
At Cincinnati
Cincinnati, O2 2 90 1 D / T.
Philadelphia, 0O01 1 o / o.
Batteries: Breitenstein and VaughII
Fifeld and Mcfarland. Umpire HursI
Time 2:15.
At Pittsburg-
Pittsburg, 0O2 100 0 @ 3 l.
New York, 22 00OS OIL
Batteries: Tannehill, Hughey and SUD
den; Meekin and Warned. Umpire. Iii
en- and Sullivan. Time 2:2O.
At Chicago
Chicago, o 1 Q ] K
Boston, OIL 90 O 20 o 2
Batteries: Keruh. Derxer and Da,j
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MAT STILL IN 1T.
Will Probably Undertake to Purify
the Politics of Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg, Pa, July 10-Senator
dat Quay has definitely announced that
he will be a candidate to succeed him
self in the United States Senate, thus
effectively setting at rest all rumors of
his retirement from politics.
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UNIVERSITY SUMMER SCHOOL.
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President Alderman speaks-"High
The age-herald., 1897-09-12
JOHN P. CARPENTER FELL DEAD.
He Was We'll Known in Birmingham and in
 Bessemer.

John P. Carpenter fell dead yester- day morning in Bessemer. He had been i'll for few days. and his unexpected end was a shock to his friends.
 John P. Carpenter Is widely known in Birmingham and vicinity. He came here in 1886, and for a long time was connected with the clerical staff at the circuit court clerks office. Afterwards he was made clerk of the recorders s court. and subsequently he moved to Bessemer, where he took charge of the clerks office at the Bessemer division of the circuit court
 John Carpenter was born in Pickens county in 1S45. During hls early man. hood he was in the steamboat service on the Tombisbee river, and at one time he was captain of the steamer Hard Cash.
 Three cousins are the nearest rela- tives who survive the deceased.
 The remains of John P. Carpenter were brought to this city last night and taken to the home of Fergus w. McCarthy. GOT North Nineteenth street The funeral will be held from the residence this af- ternoon at o'clock.
 fFhe following are she pallbearers: R JeI.owe, Harry Westcott. A. o. Lane, John H. Miller, Archie Miller, Willilm Jackson, of Bessemers Ollie J.e Miles Barnes w. Morgan.
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did not on the great two year old Ham, burg on. the last day of the meeting at sheepshead Bay, for the former was badly beaten in the autumn cup and the latter won the Great Eastern handicap with consummate ease. Summarizes:
 First race, Futulfty co1lrse-aIidisn. 10 to l, wen; HomeMke, 20 to 1, slaond; Momentum, to 1, third. Time, 1:12.
 Secor1 race, seven furlongs-Reder- mn5d, 8 to 1.won; Braw Lad, 12. to 1, second; Peep O Day. ' ito l, third. Time, 1:20
 Third race, Great Eastern handicap fnturlty course-Hamburg, ' to 5, won Kite Foot, 15 to l, second; Briad Sweet, 60 to 1, third. Time, 110 1-5.
 Fourth race, Autumn cup, two niles Ben HoBiday, 6 to l. won; Dutch Skater to 1, second Ben Eder to 1, third. Time, 3:29 2-5.
 Fifth race, one mile-7Leedsvl1le 12 to 1, won; Rubicon, 2 to l, second: Liber- tine, 15 to 1, third. Time, 1:41.
 Sixth race, full steeplechase course Wood Pigeon, 16 to ,, wenl Trillion, even, second; Sayonara, even, third. Time. 5:30
The age-herald., 1897-09-12
confederate Veterans.

Camp Hardee, U. c. ", had a cal1ed meeting yesterday afternoon at it's hall for the purpose of considering the ques- ton of reuno'm of the Jefferson county Confederate Veterans and other ques- tions pertaining to the adm'nis ration of camp affairs. CtmmandAr Reynolds pc sided and AdJs. MoMiller was present.
 The matter of holding reunion was referred to the committee on speaking and reunion, who will appoint date and make all arrangements. A full meeting of rhe committee is called to be held at the camp hall on Nina eep,h street, next Thursday at 10 a. m. The veterans are determined to have the reunion. and it is only question of t.me and place.
The age-herald., 1897-09-12
CHAPTER IN THE BABY CASE WILL BE RECORDED BY C0RONER'S
 JURY TUESDAY.
OHicer EIlard, Who Has Been Working the Case, Is Said to Have Sensational
 Evidence to Unfold.

The inquest over the child found in the Seventh street sewer some days ago will be convened again Tuesday morn- ing. It is thought the coroner's jury will be able to return a verdict then that will place the case formally in the hands of the officers.
 Although the officers and coroner re- fuse to talk on the matter, it is under stood there will be evidence adduced at the final sitting of the jury that will result in the arrest and punishment of the guilty parties. It Is said that the parents are well connected and promi- nent in many 6rcloh Chief Mcdonald said last night that the probability was that the evidence submitted by a mem- ber of the police force would give the jury clue that would result in this if it were thoroughly investigated. Coro- ner Bufkhalter says this will be done if possible.
 The baby was found by young Ches- ter Fox in the man7hole of the sewer early one morning while he was walk ing around
 Officer Ellard, who has been working on the case, will offer some sensational evidence Tuesday morning.
The age-herald., 1897-09-12
. EDUCATIONAL.
Howard College Opening.
9-9-5t

The large attendance reported from schools which have already opened in and around Birmingham is good eyi- dence of proseprity.
 The renowned old Howard college at East Lake, will open son the Fist inst, with new course of study, including complate courses 1n English. German, |, French, Greek, Latin, Natural Sciences, Philosophy and Pedagogy; mathematics, including a complete departmen: of evil and mining engineering; elocutfon, book keeping; also, a preparatory department.
 This desirable course of study is at tralcting students from allsections, and a large attendance is expec. ed
The age-herald., 1897-09-12

Grassendale Park, Aigburt11, Liver pool, England-A friend of Miss Haw- ley's wishes to add her testimony to that ladyis worth by inserting the following in ths Ags- Herald:
 In giving Miss Haw1ey reference Mrs. Whitmore takes great pleasure in recI ommending her either as a nurse, com, panion or housekeeper. She can easily combine the duties of all. I have known her family for years and she has nuresd many of my own friends. Judging from what I have seen of her. I think maY say that she is thoroughly domesticatedt refined, willing and kind. She is oblg- ing; good-tempered and tries to please her patrons in every way. Miss Hawley is of a highly respected family, her father having been col- fiery proprietor and china manufa cturer. She is also a niece of the Alderman Haw,ey, J. P. Mis Hawley is the daugh- ter of Mrs. J. H. Hawley, the composer of piece of music called "The Home of Love-" consisting of eighteen pages. Respectfully,
 MRS. E. WHTTMORE.
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DRAMATlCS.

1 Fer years Charl=s H. Yale has been sending to the south two fine attrac- | ticns, "The Devils Auction" and "Tne Twelve Temptations" Notwithstanding | they are yearly attractions with the
 same name, ;hey are so completely transformed as to almost invariably ap- pear new.
 Yesterday afternoon and evening the former spectacular was presented at O'Brien's. Its newn. ss was apparent. As usual the costuming was grand. The transformation scene was beautiful to behold and won much praise Mildred Holden as Carles, the shepherd and Mayme Mayo as Janet, were familiar
 facss, and their friends remembered them The ballet was we'll trained, the principals and premieres good, and the performances were entirely satisfactory.
 For tomorrow night new star will appear on ths Armament in the person of Marie Jansen, a beautiful and shape ly woman. She S a new star to Br- mingham, but in the east has long since made a reputation for herself With Frank Tannehil1, Jr., she will present 'Tha Nancy Hanks" new play writ T. Tannehill. Both are fine actors and with them they have a strong company.
 Pauline Fletcher the leading lady, is 8 statuesque blonde with desp blue eyes and an enhancing mouth. She bears a startling resemblance to Margaret Ma ther at times and is said to possess the talents of that excell.nt actress. Miss Jessie Bradbury is another beautiful girl. Of the brunette type, she has a pair of saucy black eyes, a bewitching smile, beautiful mouth set off by two rows of pearly white teeth and a fig- ure which is perfection. She plays an ingenue part with spirit and vivacity. and knows how to use a rich contralto voice. Miss Dorothy Chester is a sweet auburn haired girl and acts the role of a country maiden with charming simplicity that wins the hearts of her auditors.
 Christopher, Jn," the frst and still the most popular success written by the popular au.horess Madeleine Lucette Ryley, will be sent on tour this season. An exceptionally strong company has been engaged, with MT. George Backus in the title role.
 "Zorda," :" the wizard, has been engaged for one week, beginning tomorrow, at East Lake pavilioir. Although a srang- CT, zcnda cccnes highly recomemnded as magician and entertainer. O'Brien's after tomorrow, will be dark for the week. and large audiences are expected to attend the wizards performances.
 Prof Fred L. Gralnbs and his famous orchestra, assisted by Miss Lo.He Coffin, Birminghan's young and already famous soloist, will go to Talladega in few days, where they will give a concert for the benefit of the Alabama Chau- tauqua.
 The theater bill boards attract much attention with their flaming colors an- norncing attractions. The bills are put on in fine shape.
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ON THE TURF.
Oakley Results.


 Cincinnati, Sept. 11.-A great crowd saw White Frost win the Ohio stakes at Oakley today in a hard drive and at the same time establish a track record for mile There were three starters In the stake, and Simon W. went to the post a hot favorite at odds of to g. White Frost was second choice at to 1 and Berclair's odds were always good as to 1. Simon set out to make the pace and took his field along at merry clip until the stretch was reachad. Then Scherre went to work on White Frost, and in one of the grandest fn- ishes ever witnessed at the track land- ed his mount winner by nose in 1t39k.
 First race, five furlongs-Frogmore 2 tp 5, won; Dayo, 12 to 1, and to l. sec ond; Sun Bonnet, to 1, third. Time, 1.03
 Second race, six and half furlongs- Loyalty, to l, won; The Sculptor, to 1, and 3 to 1, second; alley West, to 1, third. Time, 1:22.
 Third race, five and a half furlongs- Virgie O., to 1, won; Banaster, to 1 and 2 to 1, second; French Gray, 2 to 10, third, Time, 1:OS1a.
 Fourth race, the Ohio stakes, one mile White Frost, 106, Scherrer, 3 to 1, won; Simon w., 11S. Reiff, 1 to 2, second; Ber- clair, 116, J. Hill to 1, third. Time, 1:39ls.. Only three starters.
 Fifth race, six and a half furlongs, selling-Little Land, 6 to 1, won; Cy- clone. 10 to 1. second; Ramona, to 2, third. Time. 1:21.
 Sheepsbead Bay
The age-herald., 1897-09-12
Rack in Jail,

Nrsnk Hale, the l4-year-old negro boy who was arrested some time ago, with others, on 8 charge of having robbed the McMilan-Lee store house, was tried yes terday nlornig in the inferior criminal court for aggravated disorderly conduct. He was fined S5
The age-herald., 1897-09-12

Notice-New Telephone Subscribers. 317-Twenty- fourth Street Market, J. H. Riggs, manager.
 s1s-Long, Mrs. G. T., residence. 265-Equtable Plumbing Company, Hal M. Carlton, manager. 1097-Rhodes. Miss Bertha, trained nurse.
 876-Smith, c. J residence.
 CHANGE OF NUMBER. = ,935-Yates & Stoelker, electricians. 1S0-Krebs, Allen J., residence.
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BASE BALL.
STAN DING
BULLETIN.

Cincinati, 19; Washington, 10. Second game-Cincinnati, 4; Washington, s. Boston, Il; Philadelphia, O. New York, 6; Brooklyn, g.
 Pittsburg 6; Louisville, 5. Chicago, 8; Baltimore, 3.
The age-herald., 1897-09-12
The Giants Lose Ont.

New York, Sept. 1.-The Giants played like schoolboys today, and the Brooklyns on thirteen hits coupled with nine er- ros. won the game out. The New York and Brooklyn clubs will play tomorrow at Weehawken for the benefit of the family of the late William Norral. the sporting writer. Score.
 RHE New York .. .. 0o4o00 o-6 Il g Brooklyn :. e. ...2 0 0.0 0 3-9 13 8 Batteries-RuS,e and Warner; Payne and Dunn. Umpire, Lynch. Time, 2:15. Game called on account of darkness.
The age-herald., 1897-09-12

Notice, Telephone Subscribers.
 If you wish to have your tell ephone moved promptly you should give us at least one weeks notice. 4 w. l.. WOODRUFF. Manager Birmingham Tele-
 phone Exchange.