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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-11-06
SUGAR AND
MOLASSES
FOR CASH.

We have established ii cash pricefor
all sugar, cooler molassas aud battery
syrup that we will sell this year. Our
prices are for cooler. mOiasses SIS per
barrel; for battery syrup SIC per bar
rel. Sugar at New Orleans prices.
Louis WAGGENsPAcK g. Son,
Cane Brake Plantation
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CUTTING CANE WITH A HOE.
ia. Sugar Pl4nter,)

Tia. Sugar Planter,)
A Florida correspondent, formerly a
resident Of Louisiana, with long expe
rience in the sugar industry, writes to
us that he has has noticed in Florida
that the farmers who had small patches
of sugar cane first topped it, and then
cut it down with a sharp hoe, which
was quite rapid work. He inquiries if
we, in Louisiana, might not ecOnomi-
cally adopt this plan, cuttingt two rows
together and cutting the third row of
the heap in the ordinary way. He
thinks that there may be some economy
in the plan, as a great part of the time
consumed in cutting is the stOop to
cut the bottom.
Skilfnl cane cutters try to strike the
attaching leaves from the standing
stalk OF zane with one blow. The
cane Is then seized t the middle and
cut at the ground line, and as the top
"a over, it is struck off at the pro-
per joint. In this way three blows,
and sometimes four, are sufficient to
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To the Public.

The public is hereby notified not to
hunt, pick o OF trespass on Aragon
Plantation, under penalty of the law.
j. l.. LEBLANC.
July 9th, 1897.
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.OFFICIA PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
TOWN
OF

HoUMA, La, Nov. 2, 1897.
The Council of the Town of Houma,
in regular session assembled, met At
the Town Hall, this day, at z o'clock
p. IN.
Hon. j. c. Dupont, Mayor, presided.
There were present the following
Councilmen Il. Lewald, VIM. Wright,
Jr., E. @. Wurzlow and R. L. Zelenka.
Absent-Emlle Daigle, Jr.
Quorum present.
The reading OF the minutes Of the
previous meeting was dispensed with.
The following reports of the ColIec-
tor and Treasurer were read, or
dered spread on the minutes and.
referred to Finance Committee:
HoUMA, LA, Nov. 2, 1897.
To the Mayor and Council Uf HOuma.
GENTLEMEN-I have paid over to
the Treasurer, this dag, the sum of
Sixty nine and 73llOO Dollars, as
follows :
Market Receipts from Oct.
Goth, to3lst inclusive. 1926
Corporation Taxes I597..-. 4I.73
TOtal,.... $69.9S
Respectfully submitted,
DREUX Anglers,
Collector.
HoUMA, La, Nov. 2, 1897.
Statement of Alph. Dupont, Treasurer,
in ccOun " it'll Town of H0uma.
Oct. 9, To bal. on hand as per
statement rendered 1885, az
Nov. 2, Amt. OF Receiptssince $685.
TOlal.... $436 05
Amt. of. expenditures since
last Statement..--- I40 90
Balance on hAnd.... 1926 ~
Respectfully submitted,
ALPH. DUPONT,
Treasurer.
The Mayor made verbal report hat
he had interviewed the Board of Di-
rectOrs Of Houma Fish & Oyster Co.,
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HouMA, La, Nov. 2, 1897.

The Town Council Of the Town. of
Houma, sitting as a Board of Health,
met at the Town Hall, this day, at s
o'clock p. IN.
j.. c. DupOnt, Mayor, Chairman Oi
the Board presiding, with L. Lewald,
E. C. WurzlOw. X. L. Zelenka and
VIM. Wright, Jr., present.
Absent-Emile Daigle, Jr.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-11-06
Quorum present.

quorum present.
The reading of the minutes of the
previous meeting was dispensed with.
Mr.. E. G. Wurzlow offered the fol-
lowing resolution which was unani-
mously adopted and the Board adj
journed, viz
Be 1t reSoIUed By the Council of Tie.
IODn Of HOumG, acting as a Board Of
Heotth, That tho resolution adopted
by this Board October 5th, 1897, pro-
hibiting goods TO enter the town from
parishes not infected with yellow fever
be and the same is hereby repealed, to
take effect immediately, and that all
goods coming from non infected places
be hereafter admitted into the town.
j. C. DUPONT, Chairman.
DREUX Anglers, Secretary.
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Found.

One white mare mule ; abont Is
hands high; about 90 years old; brand
on left shoulder like the letter ''T.n
Would like for owner to call aud get
mule and pay cost of advertisement.
MCCLELLAN e. COOKE,
Sept, Is ct. Glendale La.
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Upon motion of E. G. Wurzlow,
seconded by l.. Lewailand carried, an
appropriation of S27. Is was made to
pay the above claims.
Upon motion duly seconded and
carried, the unexpended balance re-
naming t the credit Of the Board OF
Health was ordered returned to the
General Fund.
Upon motion Of E. z. Wurzlow,
seconded by L. Lewald, the Secretary
was instructed to prOrate balance of
Quarantine subscription in his posses
sion, among the subscribers.
The following resolution was intro
duced BY E. C, WuizlOw and unani
mOusly adopted
WHEREAS, JOHN K. Aitkens, late
Secretary and Collector of the town Of
HOuma has made a full and final
settlement and has accounted fol all
funds which came into his hands as
collector aforesaid,
LH6TeJOF6s Ue " TeSOGV6US liza II
Quietus be- and is hereby accorded
unto the said John K. Aitkens az col
lecuOr of the town OF HOnma; ..and the
Clerk of Court, Ex-0ticiO Recorder Of
Mortgages IN and for the Parish OF
TerrebOnne, is hereby directed, autho
rzed and empowered to erase and
cancel from the Mortgage Records OF
his Office the official bond of the said
John X. Altkens as collector aforesaid.
Upon motion of DIR. r. l., Zelenka
duly seconded and carried, the 6ne in
the case of Town of Houma VS.. A.
Bourgeois was reduced 10 One Dollar.
There being no further business, the
Council adjourned.
J.C. DUPONT, Mayor.
DREUX Anglers, Secretary.
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NOTICE.

All persons are hereby notified not
to hunt OF fish on the following plan
tatiOns, Southdown, HOlIyw ODD /,
Concord, Waterproof, Laurel and
ROseland.
H. C. MINOR
WIN. MINOR
Oct30 ~ JOHN d. MINOR.
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NOTICE.

All hunting and tresspassing on
Greenwood and Oak Forest Planta
ton and Roussel tract positively
prohibited.
t. II. CASEY. Agt.
~janl4-ly.
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and that said Board had refused to ac-
Cept amount offered by him in settle
ment Ottheir Company's elaimsagainst
the town of Houma for oyster shells.
The Marshals submitted their report
of arrests made during the month of
October which was read and accepted.
The Improvement Committee sub
mitted the following report which was
read and accepted :
HoUMA, La, Nov, 2, 1897.
To the Mayor and Council of the town
Of HOuma.
Your Improvement Committee pre-
sent the following bills tor settlement.
Alph. LOuviere, Carpenter work. rs
Bill Hill, hauling 10
Respectfully submitted,
E. WURZLOW, Chan;
&. L. ZELENKA,
WIN. WRIGHT, JR.,
The Finance Committee approved
the following claims
F. X. Zeringer, cleaning market
month of October. 90
Standard Oil S 56
HOuma Courier. S 90
Laborers. .S5
D. Anglers, (cOllectOr), commits
8 40
F. x. Zeringer for board of pris-
2 90
Marshals for arrests. 5 25
Total,-.........S27.l5
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
MAJOR RArM0yD COMMENDED.
Praised by the Board of Directors of III
IlILaa.I.l.Ia aIa.at...aa Iazcl.aaa

Praised by the Board of Directors of the
Philadelphia Maritime Exchange.
Tho board of directors of the Phila-
delphia Maritime Exchange, Monday,
adopted the following:
Whereas, Before tho next meeting
of the boarIl of directors of tho Phila.
delphia Maritime Exchange the
dredged channels through Dan Baker
Shoal and Duck Creek Flats, Delaware
River, will probably be completed !;
therefore, be it
"Resolved, That the lighthouse in
spector of this district be informed by
ths secretary of the anticipated early
completion Of said channels, and that
ne he requested to permanently buoy
the same promptly upon their compile
tinn. :"
This was supplemented by the follow
Whereas, The anticipated carly
completion OF the dredged channel
through Dan Baker Shoal and Duck
Creek Flats will remove one of the past
marked obstructions to the navigation
of the Delaware River;
''Resolved, That the Philadelphia
Maritime Exchange desires to express
to Major G. W. Raymond, United
States Corps of Engineers. its apprecia-
tion of the energetic manner in which
his department has pushed this import
ant work to completion. which is in
marked contrast to the dilatoriness of
the city of Philadelphia 10 prosecuting
the work of removing the obstruction
at Schooner Ledge. Ade only dangerous
one in the river for deep draft vessels,
and OF usspening the channel of the
Schuylkill River, the early completion
of both of which works is of the
greatest Importance to navigation and
commerce.
Secretary Sherwood notified the
board that Chief Moore OF the Weather
Bureau at Washington had decided at
the urgent request of the exchange, to
establish at the Delaware Breakwater a
double register, with the necessary ac-
Cessuries, for recording continuously
the velocity and direction of the wind.
This instrument will be plucsd in posi-
tion as aoon as ii can be gotten in
readiness, and will be in charge Of the
superintendent of the Maritime Ex-
change Breakwater Station. The ex-
change has been trying for 20 years TO
have an instrument of this kind placed
there. as il js of the greatest import
ance to shipping men in general, es-
pecially the marine underwriters. An
important case hss arisen from the late
storm at the capes as to the exact di-
tection Of the wind at certain time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
A FARMER BADLY INJURED.
Daniel Quill Brutaiiy Assaulted Frids'
Near Bocisossin.

Daniel Quill Brutalty Assaulted Friday
Near Boeisossin.
A brutal assault was committed on
Daniel Quill, on his farm, near Hockes-
sin, Friday afternoon. His assailant
was colored man, presumably George
White, who is locked UP at New Castle
Jail, after an uhsence from that place
of about week.
On Friday afternoon White went to
the Quill farm and talked to Mrs. Quill
for short time. After be left her he
went to the corn feld where MIR. Quill
was at work. Nothing more was seen
OF him until after Mr. Quill was found
unconscious in his field.
The assailant talked to Mr., Quill for
4 while about crops and other matters,
and vhsn Mr.. Quill stopped down,
picked up a large rocl. and struck him
in the heal. Mr.. Quill was felled by the
blow. after which the asHailant jumped
on him with both feet, kicking him all
over the head aud body. He was ter
ribly distigured, his eyebrow heing
stove in and his head being badly cut.
After the assault had been committed
the aseailant took Mr.. Quilts sweater
and wrapping his head in il threw him
in corn shuck The man then beat a
retreat, going through the field and the
yard.
Two sons saw the negro going away
| rapidly, and wondered what was wrong.
They did not Investigate just at tine
time. however, but later learned tine
trouble.
Soon after the negro's departure Mr..
| Quilts daughter wanted to see her
father about something and went to the
field. She was overcome when she saw
| the apparently lifeless bndy of her father
where it had been thrown. She gave
| the alarm and the sons went to the field
and carried their father to the house.
DIR. Mitchell, who was nUtified, has.
tened to the house and made an OK
animation of MIR. Quilts injuries He
found that the skull had been fractured
in several places and that two ribs were
broken and there were other injuries.
He stated that he would be unable Il
tell for at least 12 days, should Mr.
Quill live that long, to what extent hi
had been injured.
Constable Abner Williamson was a
once notified Of what had happened
and, being informed that suspicion
pointed toward White, as he was sup
posed to have been on the place whei
the assault was committed, hegan +
work on the case and went in search o
White. The negro was found at tn
residence of Thomas Hector, but re-
fused to go with the officer. Assist
ance was sum noned and White wa
placed under arrest.
On the way back to Hockessin th
constable and his prisoner were met b.
10 or 40 incensed citizens, some O
whom wanted to lynch the prisoner
But the cool beads prevented hast
action and he was allowed to go wis
the officer. He was lodged in the jul
about midnight
No cause can be assigned Tor the as
sault.
White is we'll known to the author
tics. He is about six feet tail an
Weighs about $50 pounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
RAILROAD PRIZES.
Awards Made to the Men Having the Best

Awards Made to the Men Having the Best
Trackare on tho r., w. e. q. system.
The prizes for the bsst improved track
along the lines nj the Philadelphia, Will
mington Il Baltimore railroad were
awarded Monday. This awarding of these
prizes is new foaturu. The prizes have
heretofore been granted for the hest
track. Many railroad men conceds that
the new eyHtem for improved track is
much better than for thu best track.
The prize of Sl00, awarded by Super
intendent W. N. Barnard to the super
visor having the best line OF track be-
tween Philadelphia and Washington,
was given to Robert McClintock.
The supervisors $50 prize TO the fore
man for greatest improved lines was
awarded for the first subdivision, be-
tween Philadelphia and Wilmington, to
Alexander Hagg, awarded by Super
visor Samuel Shorter.
Dennis McGonigle Of Newark was
awarded the $50 prize Of Supervisor a.
II. Tinges for greatest improved road
between Wilmington and Havre de
Grace.
John I. Martin OF Perrymans, Md. 4,
was awarded the $50 prize granted by
Supervisor Robert McClintock for the
greatest improved track between iiayre
de Grace and Baltimore.
For the greatest improved track be
tween Baltimore and Washington, Ed
ward Morrison. Jr.. OF Deanwood. d.
o., was awarded tho $50 prize granted
by Supervisor c. A. Weakly.
Samuel j. Bushey OF Franconia Hill,
Va, was awarded the $50 prize by
Supervisor q. II. Brown for the best
improved track batween Washington
and Quantico.
The superintendent and managers o
the several divisions who went over thu
road at the recent inspection state tina
the inspection was the most thorough
| that has been made for years and |
greater number Of men took part thi
year. The road was found 10 be il
better condition and more improvement
| made,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
PEcULfAR CASE.
Serious Result of a Long Nap on Rail
rnHd Train.

road Train.
One OF the most singular medical
cases noticed in this city for some time
is one which ia troubling David Smith.
a machine hand in ths employ of the
Philadelphia, Wilmington Il Baltimore
railroad. The case is one similar to
paralysis of the arm.
On Monday OF last week Mr.. Smith
and several friends went cunning near
Harrington and remained until Tues
day, going to bed at late hour on
Monday and arising at an early hour
on Tuesday. He was cunning ell day
and became faiigued and upon hia re-
turn on the train threw his right arm
beneath his head and was soun sound
asleep and slept until he reached this
city, without having released his arm
from the cramped position in which he
first placed il,
arose to get ntf the train he found that
his arm was useless and apparently
asleep. He paid but little attention to
fhe matter. at the time thinking that
the arm would be all right in the morn
ing. When he aroHe the next day he
found that tine arm remained in the
same condition. He then went to a
physician, who informed him that the
nerves had been paralyzed by the
stoppage of the circulation OF the blood,
superind uced by the constant vibration
Of the car during his sleep.
lie took electrical treatment fol
sevsral days. without having beer
benefited and has gone to Philadel.
phia Hospital for treatment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
ENEMY DRIVEN TO BUSH
SlaYe-raidins Prince of Idau Routed by
Column Of British Troops.
FORMERS FORCE LOST HEAVILY
Desperate Fight IN .iont OF
His Stronghold.
THE PLACE EVACUATED AND BURNE

Brass, Guinea Coast. Nov, 23.-The
column of troops commanded by Major
Arnold, consisting of 1870 mon and be-
longing to the Niger constabulary.
with field and Maxim guns, which was
sent to subdue tho slave-raiding Prince
OF Idau, who was entrenched in place
four days march from the river and
who, for month previous to tho de-
parture of the troopa, had been raiding
the Akpoto tribes for GO miles around
his headquarters, landed at Etobe on
November 14th and marched direct 10
the prince's stronghold. The latter was
defended by 400 guns and 100 rifles.
There was hot engagement in front
of the town. The Hodssas of the British
force charged up the eight-foot walls
surrounding the place and completely
routed the defenders. The prince fed
TO the bush, and the town was
evacuated and burned ON November
18th. Tine enemy lost heavily. The
British force had two men killed and
IL men wounded.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

although disappointed, will, it is
understood. continue his efforts TO
come to an understanding with the
insurgents, and the military authorities
believe tho best way to do this would
BIZ TO inflict upon the enemy signal
defeat which Gen. Paudo hupes to
accomplish.
On tho other hand, it ia believed
the insurgents have similar plans,
though from an opposite direction and
wirh totally different object in view.
II current renorts among the friends OF
the insurgents are to be helieved, the
revolutionary leaders hope to strike a
decisive blow at Spain before Congress-
meets, as an encouragement to their
frienda in the United States, who are
urging a recognition upon the part OF
tbe United States government OF the
belligerency of the insurgents of Cuba.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

Judge Dallas. in the Unitel States
Circuit Court for the District of Della
ware, MONDAY granted the motion of
Lewis c. Vandegrift 70 dismiss the hill
OF complaint with costs upon the
plaintiff in the case OF the Joseph Ban-
croft e. Sons Co. vs. Victor G. Bloede.
The Judge had previously sustained de-
fendant's demurrer and as the plaintiff
touk no action against. that decision, Mr..
VandeRrift made the further motion 10
dismiss The bill of complaint asKcG
for an order to compel Bloede to show
cause why he should not retrauster to
the company Gel tain shares Of its stock
which he hold.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

Centreville, Nd, Nov. 22.-Miss
Mary Sullivan died on Saturday night
from dose of Htrychnine, taken by
mistake for quinine. Miss Sullivan
lived with her mother and stepfather.
near Hope. She had bean in bad
health for some time and was in the
habit of taking quiniue. On Saturday
night by some fatal error she got a
package Of strychnine instead of the
quinine and took a duse befure the
mistake was discovered. A physician
was immediately summoned, but she
expired before his arrival.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
ADDICKS' ASPIRATIONS.

Declines TO Talk About Gas, But Says lie
is stiIT in the Senatorial Race.
J. Edward Addicks, who was in Will
nington Tuesday, was seen by repre-.
sentative of The Gazette, who asked
him what truth there was in stories re-
Gently published in regard to an alleged
deal between the Bay State Gas Co.
and the Mcmillan syndicate.
~ decline to be interviewed, Mr..
Addicks replied. adding: "The news
papers have printed so much about me
that have decided not to discuss my
business affairs with the reporters. "
"You Gap say" he remarked. chang
ing the subject, II am still in the race
for the United States Senatorshin, and
propose to remain there until 1850.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

In the City Court Tuesday morning
Harry Robinson was arraigned on the
charge of committing brutal assault
upon Alice Dunbar, in house on
Orange street, Monday. The woman
appeared in court With her face dis.
figured, and gave damaging testimony
against the prisoner. The latter alleged
that the assault was provoked, but the
excuse had no weight with the judge
and he was fineh S25
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

The body OF Justin Byington, aged
II years, who died in Linntield, Pa. q.
OF Bright's disease, was brought to
this city Tuesday morning and taken to
the home of bis daughter, Mrs. George
NJ. Brinton, No. 1901 West street. The
funeral took place from st. Johns
Church in the afternoon and interment
was made at Riverview cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Camden. Nov. 90. During fight at
Rising Sun, Inst Saturday night, re.
volvers and clubs we're freely used and
a colored man named Jones had an arm
broken. James Fisher, also colored,
one of tho alleged participants, was
arrested by Officer Smith. The prisoner
was arraiqned before Magistrate Draper,
and released on bail
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

Detective Jones has called the atten-
tion of the Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals to the manner
in which soom down-SJate shippers
send poultry to this city. Many of the
fowls come here with their legs tied,
which, he considers on act of cruelty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

There was light fall of snow about
? O'Clock Tuesday morning, with TEN
perature about 3G degrees above zero.
Soon after tie snow fail tho clouds
began to break and the sky shower
signs of clearing away, which material
ized later,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

The Mexican Aid Association of ST.
Andrews Church held its annual mSet-
ing Monday afternoon. The following
officers were elected: President, Mrs.
Charles f. Mcilvaine; Corresponding
Secretary, Miss Candy Recording Seq
retary, Miss Lea; Treasurer, Nj iss
Elizabeth Palmer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

Middletown, Nov. 90. While William
II. Houston, a prominent citizen. was
sitting in his pew in church yesterday
ho was stricken with apoplexy. His
condition 10 critical.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

2 While playing st Odessa Monday
John Minus, ii foil aud broke bis
right leg above IA knee. He was
brought to this ny and taken to tho
Delaware Hospital, where the injured
member was set by Drs. Ogle and Joyce
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

In the United States Court Tuesday
morning Lovi g, Bird filed a petition
for claim for wharfage against tho
steamer Laurada.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

The following record Of the perfor-
nance of ten through enginemen on the
Maryland Division of the Phiiadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore railroad dur
ing the first half of the mnnth. has
been posted at French street station.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

A Soy Named Ford Accidentally Killed
by JAcnh TnYlnr.

a hoy Nnmed FUFH AVuTHtHIaTTy hIII6tl
ny Jacob Taylor.
Special Correspondence OF t-azette and Journal
Dover, Nov. 22.-Coroner Walls, yes
terday, went to Thomas Chapel. IA
miles from here, to hold an inquest over
the remnins of a youth named Ford,
who was shot on Saturday. While q
party composed OF five or six persons
was on cunning "trip, Jacob Taylor
accidentally discharged his gun, the
load taking effect in one OF Ford's legs
and nearly tearing it off. The wound
blsd profusel,, and before medical
assistance could be summoned Ford
died. Hs was Is years old. A verdict
in accordance with the facts was given,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

Charles Phillips of this city was ac-
ciuentally shot, on Saturday. by Charles
Ross, while cunning near Camden.
Esnt county. Mr. Phillips is not seri-
ously injured.