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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
SERIOUS AT KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City's Guardians Under the
Eyes of Unknown Spoilers

Kansas City. May 2s.-The police
complications are growing more ser
ious- The First Presbyterian church
took up the matter at its weekly pray
er meeting last night
Officer Whitehead, one of the men
suspended on the report of one of the
spoilers for drinking in a saloon, is
a member of the church in good stand
ing.
He is a Drohibitionist and Populist,
ana swears the spoilers report was
false The prayer meeting appointed
a committee to wait upon the police
commissioners and demand White
heads reinstatement. Whitehead's trial
comes I'D to morrow. Chief Vallins
added fuel to the flame today by stat
ing that one of his spoilers was a pri-
vate citizen who was not connected
with the force. He refused to disclose
his name. Whitehead was the Populist
candidate for CONGRESS in 1892.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29

cures. and praising Munyon, whom they
look upon as their benefactor and
friend.
L. c. CASTOR, 1880 Twelfth Street, Dem
yer Col says: " It affords me great
pleasure to state the wonders Munyon's
rheumatism Cure has worked for me;
have been a sufferer from rheumatism
for nearly five years, and at times suf-
fered most excruciating agony. After
using two bottles Of Munyon's wonder
ful remedy can frankly say that am
entirely cured cheerfully recommend
Mr. c. Il. Parker, 500 Lincoln Street.
Sprin gf7eld, No, salesman for Wallace &
Chelmyrid, Of z. Liverpool, o., says.
50 For ten years suffered with catarrh
Of the head and throat. I finally got so
bad I could not sleep nights. All the
medicines that tried did not give me
any relief After taking four bottles OF
Munyon's Catar-h Cure I found I was
completely cured OF that dreadful dis
ease"
Nunyon has separate specific for each
disease For sale by druggists. mostly .
cents e vial If IN doubt, write to Pro-
lessor BEunyon at Philadelphia, Pa, and
get medical advice free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
A So so, 900 GIFT.
Banker Mnbank's Splendid Present to
the Teachers, College.

New York, May 2s.-The name of the
giver of the fine new building that is
being added to the building equipment
Of the Teachers college, on Morning
side Heights, and which is now fast APP
preaching completion, is Joseph Mil
bank, the well known New York bank
er.
The building viii be called the Mil
bank Memorial Hail. and it is erected
in memory of the father and mother Of
the giVer, jeremiah and Elizabeth Lake
Milbank. It was in March, 1896, that
Mr.. AIilbank first approached the trus-
tees of the Teachers college and offered
to give $250.0o0 for the erection OF a
building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
The Textbook Lew.

The adoption of a uniform series of
text books in this state seems to have
nlystif1ed some of the good people iden-
tilted with the schools of Kansas. FIRE.
quent inquiries for copies of the school
textbook law are received by the state
superintendent but a letter which came
today is certainly entitled to the medal
for display of ignorance. The author of
the communication asked for a COPY of
the law and asked how long the adop-
ton would continue; what books had
been adopted for use in the schools and
what dictionary is made the stand
ard "
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
NEW CAR COUPLER.
Salina Man Invents an Automatic
Coupler of Merit.

Salina. Nay "a new automatic
car coupling has been devised and pat
al Shipton The principal features of
the device are a lever and two springs.
The lever is at one corner of the car
and by pulling it down, an upright
spring is compressed and the coupling
pin lowered, allowing the cars to sepa-
rate.
A horizontal spring inside the bum
Per forces q block in above the coupling
pin holding the latter down. Then when
the cars come together again the coup
ling forces the block back and the up
right spring sends the coupling pin
quickly in through sthe link or coup
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
AMONG RAILROAD MEN.
Union Pacific, D. & Z. G.. and
Rio Grande Western Roads
Join the Western Passenger As
ISOLATION.
Wisconsin Central Caught Making a
Reduced Rate From Chicago
to New York.

Chicago. May 2s.-The Union Pacific,
the Denver and Rio Grande and the
Rio Grande Western have Joined the
Western Passenger association, there
by extending the jurisdiction of that or
ganization to Utah points.
St Paul lines have refused to become
members on account OF serious distur-
Dances OF rates in that city An in
vestigation yesterday revealed that the
Wisconsin Central has carried 81 per
sons 10 New York at a $40 rate. The
500 made heavy cuts. but did not sue
coed in getting the business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
TEACHERS CHOSEN.
List of Those Who Will Teach the
Coming Year.

The board of education has elected
the following teachers for the ensuing
year:
High schoo-John L. Williams, Viola
Troutman, Laura L. Ewing, Mary Bark
ley. B. F Eyer Alice B. Patterson, An
ma S Douglas, E. H. Heacock, Lillian
NJ Freeman, Bessie BoughtOn, Anna
Murphy, Mrs. NJ. W. Doran.
Grant schOol-E. A. Simerwell, Edith
Moore. LencTa Henry, Mabel Miller, FL
len Heartburg, Anna Kelley, Maud Pat
tison, Bertha White. Sue Stevenson,
Irene w True
Lane schools. G. Watkins. NJ. E.
Langston, David DeFrantz, Matte
Page.
Quincy schooI-w. H. Wright Miller
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
REp RIVER ROAD.
Announcement of Santa Fe Branch
is Prem allure.

Santa Fe, N NJ, May CSC. NJ
Hfgginson, assistant to President Rip
ley of the A. T. & S. F., reached here
last night after a trip through the Red
River district
He said the outlook for a big mining
camp in that region was most prom
Using and the route into the district
from Maxwell City was a tempting one
for railway, but the announcement
that the Santa Fe intended building a
branch in there shortly was at least
premature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
LEVY ON A LOCOMOTIVE.
Is Steamed Up and Ready to Go, But
Officers Chain It to the Track.

Brazil. Ind. May 29.-ConstabIe Don
ahue today levied on a freight engine
belonging to the Chicago & Southern
Railway company to satisfy a number
OF judgments held by mechanics and
merchants of this city. Donahue Sc
cured the locomotive to the track with
a heavy chain and paddock. The en-
CINE was steamed up and attached to
a heavy freight train, ready to leave
the city.
The officers made a similar attempt
several days ago, but the engineer put
on steam and left the city The COM
pany promises to settle today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
rons of becoming members of de

DESTROYS of becoming members of the
club.
Fred Shattuck was chosen temporary
chairman and I. 3. Melville temporary
secretary Committees on constitution
and bylaws, permanent organization,
ARRANGEMENTS and finance were ap-
pointed also a special committee con-
sisting of I B. Melville, James Calvin
and B. l. Taft We're chosen to interview
the officials of the M, K. & T. railway
in regard to the club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
No Change in Side Tracks.

Side tracks owned by the various
railroad companies in the state will be
assessed at a valuation of 81 900 by
the state board of assessors. This val
uatiOn applies to all side tracks in the
state except in Kansas City. Kan, for
which the assessors have not yet fixed
valuation. These figures are the same
as last year. being the amount fixed by
the Republican board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
J P's. Appointed.

Gov. Leedy has appointed the follow
ing justices of the peace: J. B. Beatty
for the city of Chanute, to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation of J.
W. Buchanan; E. L. Miller, Mission
township. Johnson county, to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation Of
J. P. Howe; W. A. Neal. jackson town
ship, Lyon county, to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation Of S. z. Will
bur.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
RRUoE LYNCA's ZOE.
Warden of the Penitentiary Now
Santa Fe Live Stock Agent.

Mr.. Bruce Lynch has been appointed
western live stock agent for the Santa
Fe and viii at once assume the duties
of his position. His headquarters will
be at Pueblo, with jurisdiction as far
east as Hutchinson.
Mr.. Lynch at one time occupied a
similar position with the Frisco road.
He viii not withdraw from the race for
warden Of the federal penitentiary at
I.aaVenMOrth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
Ne Westfeld .Ind.) News nrfnts tha

The WestheId :Ind.l News prints the
of that place: Frank McAvoy, for
many years in +ne employ of the l.,
N. A & {. Ry. here, says: I have used
Chamberlain's collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy for ten years or longer
am never without it in my family. I
consider it the best remedy of the kind
manufactured. I take pleasure in rec
ommending it" It is a specific for
all bowel disorders. For sale by drug
gists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
Gov. Leedv ae Florence

Governor Leedy today formally ac-
cepted an invitation to deliver the
Fourth of July address at Florence. The
governor promised the Florence people
some months ago that he would speak
at their celebration,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29

A recital for the benefit of the Low
man Hill kindergarten will be given by
the pupils of Mrs E Z. Baker and Miss
Carolin Baum, at Institute hall, Friday
evening, June 4. Admission 10 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29

doctors COM
bined. These
q i s C o V cries,
harmless in the
hands Of a
child, are prov
ing their pO-
te1cy in so
many thou
sands Of cases,
that IL would
be sheer mad
ness fol- any
sick person to
[ u T n g " a y
from tn e ir
b Q n e # I S. 4
cloud of wit
nesSes, stretch
ing from East
to " est, and
North to south,
are telling their
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
PARSONS RAILROAD MEN.
Organize a Club for Mutual Benefit
Have $50 Members

Parsons. May ga meeting of those
Interested in the organization of a
Railway Mems CLUB was held Thurs
day night and was attended by about
20 Interested persons Lists We're sub
United showing that over $50 men were
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
In Darkest Africa.
And Even Unto the Ends of the
Earth hunyon is Supreme.

The ATunyon system Of disease cure,
made up of Munyon's homeopathic
Home Remedies, Is doing more to rid the
world Of pain and sickness than all the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29

An excellent programme has been ar
ranged for the Band concert at Garfield
Park tomorrow afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29

Beggs' Little Giant Pills cures Con-
stipation, Sick Headache, and the many
other complaints caused by indigestion.
Druggists sell them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29

Our work will please you Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia ". Sth st
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
Mineral Water

The finest IN the west Come and try It.
J. w PHILLIPS 612 W Eighth Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29

Margaret H. Haggart. Mildred Shaw.
Ina Shaw and Lee Redden, completed
postgraduate courses. The following
was the class organization:
President. Geo H Curry; vice presi-
dent ROderfck du Val Sheldon: secretary.
Daisy May Griggs: treasurer. Anna Marie
Nenfs: class orator, Geo z. Overmyer;
class declaimer. Roy W. Short: class de-
bators Daisy NJ Griggs and Roderick
Sheldon: class historian, Anna NJ. Nellis;
class prophet, Olive Lewis; class poet,
Marie A Greene, and class essayist,
Grace NJ. Welch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-02
IT APPEALS TO ALL.
The Ticket Headed by T. J.
MedilI, Jr.
CANDIDATES ARE ALL STRONG,

Something Of the Mayoralty Candidatess
Record in Behalf Of Labor-The Other
Nominees-Sucosss Assured at the Polls
Next Tuesday.
The ticket headed by Hon. T. j.
MediIl, Jr., in the impending cleo
tion appeals SO strongly to all Classes
OF citizens that its success 1t the
polls next Tuesday is assured. Aside
from the exceedingly high compli-
ment paid to Mr.. Mediil's integrity
aud force of character in the interest
in his candidacy and support mani.
tested by business men. organized
labor has its coat off for the man
who has always shown his friendli-
ness by word and deed for its cause.
The move on his part while mayor in
borrowing $1,000 during the dullest
period in the citv's history, when
people we're in want, and its appro-
priation for the employment OF idle
labor on the streets was no lees an
instance of this than his course while
as president Of the Western Insane
hospital commission in requiring
that only union labor be employed
on the building. 1t required hard
fight to see that this requirement
was carried cut. but through the
frmness Of Mr.. Medill the stipula-
ton was finally included in the con-
tract. 1t was the first instance
where q contract for a state institu
ton strictly provided that union
labor should be properly recognized
With convictions go set forth and
carried into effect and with his rec
ord as mayor behind him, it is read
lily understood why the Carse element
has already become so discouraged
in the present campaign.
Tho Other Candidates Strong.
What is true OF MIR. Medill in the
force he gives to the ticket is also
SO of his associate nominees. A. ID.
Huesing has the advantage of having
made Rock Islands best city clerk
and he is stal~art campaigner.
Charles B. Marshall's ability for the
office Of city attorney is at once re.
cognized all over the city. Harry B
Simmons popularity is making him
a sure winner for city ,treasnrel
this year. AS for the police magis.
tracy, John L. Stafford's election
has been conceded for some time
His nomination was particularly
fortunate in all respects. For assessor
William Hoeft is making en- aggres-
sive candidate, and for collector Z.
j. Lee is adding to his army Of
friends daily. John Konosky and
Peter Gottsmann are sure to he
elected assistant supervisors. The
coming justices of the peace are sure
to be NJ. w. Battles, Fl. Detjens and
A. M. Siebert, while the new con-
stables will be j. f. Lsrkin, Peter
H-man and NJ. j. Higgins. With
these nominations, augmented by ex.
ceptionaIy strong alde,manic nomi-
nations, the democrats may well
view with confidence the outlook for
next Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-02
PECULIAR POLICY.
The BuFssu Of Literary Appeal which j.
K. Scott IL Running.

The Bufe8u OF Literary Appeal which j.
K. Scott L. Running.
John Z. Scott. the republican nom
inee for city attorney, who shares
with the mayoral candidate the ia
voritism which is now being be-
slowed at the hands Of the machine
to the absolute disregard OF all 9TH
ers on the ticket, has adopted q
method of campaigning rs unique
as it is absolutely audacious. The
ambitious young man, who for req
sons that have yet to be discovered,
boasts that he csrries the railroad
vote Of Rock Island in his vest pock-
ct, has developed literary
turn of mind, and emsuat-
ing from the bureau which
he has established. has come a va
riety-each adapted in the mind of
the writer to the proposed recipient
which are designed as personal
appeals not only for vote. but for
assistance. These letters are not
only presumptuous in their very
nature. but by many of those who
have been singled out by Scott for
this most wonderful design would
be regarded as insulting but for
consideration for the youth and
inexperience in politics of ''the
corner"-favored young barrister.
These literary adjuncts to the
campaign which are now pure
ly personal in nature, are but the
carrying out in bis own behalf of
the cause the young man of peculiar
notions adopted when at the behest
of the Carse influence before the pri-
mary elections were held, he sent
missives personally directed into
certain wards contending against
any tendency toward favoriDg the
selection of Knox delegates to the
city-townsbip convention.
MIR. Scott's judgment is faulty in
his conception of human nature, as
is his imagination that any reason
exists why he should take it for
granted that every railroad man in
Rock Island. is in duty bound to vote
for n m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-02
CATION WINS ANOTHER
Defeats Tom Gallagher In . Pretty Game
at Chicago.

Defeats Tom Gallagher In . Pretty Game
at Chicago.
W. H. Cation, Rock Islands dis
tiDguished knight of the cue. added
to his laurels at Chicago, where he is
participating in a tournament, last
night. defeating Tom Gallagher in a
very pretty game, 400 to 254 The
newspapers up there give him great
sendoffs. The Times Herald speaks
of him as the great man from Rock
Island, and the Chronicle SAYS:
"Catton has always been a remarka.
bly, good player in the last half OF
the game, and it is Of little conse-
quence to him whether he is ahead
or behind. Last night re made 32S
in his last four innings, and he was
compelled to play all sorts of bill
lizards in making the score. His
work lsss night makes him q good
second choice in the tournament. u
The score:
Cations, O. 4. 1s, 0. l. O. l. o. A. 80, O. 10. III. 81
81. los-i00. High run, III; average, % 9-47
Gallagher. 70 o, |, o. l. IL. 22. s., :, g. o. 81
q, 0, 59-2o4. High run, s.; average, Is, 1i16.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-02
HIRrrlaY0s.

George B. Barber. a travelling
salesman, and Miss Lettie E. Diemer
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John f
Diemer, of near Milan, were mar
ried Wednesday evening at Dsven-
port. by Rev. W. s. Craft, of the
Fourteenth street Methodist church,
Mr.. and Mrs. Barber will reside al
7tS Farpam street.
Charles Powell and Miss Amy
Wright, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Charlton Wright. formerly OF THU
city, were married at the brides
home on Arlington avenue, Daven.
port. at o'clock last evening, Rev
F. W. Luce. assisted by Rev. E. H
Lovette, officiating.
B. Frank Wood and Miss Millie
Franklin were married at Moline
Wednesday by Rev. w. W. Willard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-02

A sample Of the despicable tactics
to which desperation has driven the
machine is furnished in the report
that is being diligently circulated
in the interest of Scott that c. Il.
Marshall. the democratic candidate
for city attorney, had attempted
trading" in some wards. The fact
OF the matter is that Mr.. Mar
shall is working to his utmost for
the entire ticket. and is talking more
for Medill than for himself, and as
he said today. II would rather per-
ish with the ticket, or be the onIy
man defeated, than to be elevated to
the disadvantage of a single one who
is running on the ticket with M in
good faith"
But MIR. Scott is neither combining
his efforts to his literary campaign
or to the ordinary methods Of pro.
cedure in politics. Only few days
ago he waited upon prominent
democrat in the Sixth ward with a
proposition to trade the aldermanic
candidate there for votes for himself,
and also negotiated with a certain
business firm with q view to elevat-
ing himself at the expense of others
on his ticket.
The difference between the candi-
dacy of MIR. Marshall and Mr.. Scott
is that the former will be city attor-
ney in his individual capacity, if
elected Scott would be but putty
in the hands OF the states attorney,
who would thus become the laws
interpreter for the city as we'll as
the county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-02
Bheumati.m Cur cd In "a Hours.
. j. Blackmore, Of Halter

I. j. Blackmore, Of Halter &
Blackmore. Pi,tsburg, Pa, says: "a
short time since l procured a bottle
OF Mystic Cure. 1t got me out OF
the house in 81 hours. / took to nv
bed with rheumatism nine months
ago and the Mystic Cure is the only
medicine that did me any good. l
had five Of the best ply sicians in the
city. but l received very little relief
from them" Sold by Otto Grotjap,
1901 Second avenue, druggist. Rock
Island; Gust Scblegel G. Son, 22O
West Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-02
On Election DaV

Shields viii again be the winner For we'll
nigh four years he has been the representa-
tive OF the peoples low price party and has
always served his constituency faithfully and
WE'LL Many great reforms in prices have been
brought about and so the people are determined
that he shall continue to lead the ban of pro-
gress. Every dollar you invest with Shields is
ballot to keep down the price, so Tuesday ard
every other day vote early and often for Shields,
the pioneer prce.reformer. Look at the list.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-02
Obituary.

Funeral services for Harry E
little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. H.
Plummer, were held at the sfflcted
home on Seventh avenue at 2:3O YES
terdsy afternoon by Rev. W. S. Mar
4uis. of the Broadway Presby terrain
church. Interment was made al
Chippiannock.
The remains of Mrs. Lydia Cope
land were shipped to Iowa City this
morning on the Rock Island road for
burial. The funeral will occur Sun
day.
The remains of H. Korsmier, the
suicide found in the river in the
lower end of the county. were dis
Inferred yesterday by Undertaken
Wheelan, and in the evening shipped
it to Platteville, Wis. accom- panied
by J. b. Gardner, administrator OF
Korsmier's estate. He said Korsmier
was farmer and committed suicide
Nov. Is last. while despondent over
financial matters. He leaves five
children, his wife being dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-02
Tax Collector Notes

The taxes for 1896 are now due
and payable at the law Office of
y. L. Cramer, 1712 Second avenue.
Bring last years tax receipts
and avoid delay in searching for de-
scriptions. HENRY KRoEGER,
Township Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-02

Take laxative Brpuo Quinine Tab
letes Az drpegfs&b refund the
money II It falls to cure. Is cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-02
River Rlptete.

The river is rising at Rock Island
and all points along the stream
north and south with the exception
of North McGregor. During the
next "a hours the river will rise 06
to foot from St. Paul to Reeds
Landing. 1t will rise about 0 ) foot
at La Crosse, change but little (All
slightly possibly at North McGregor
and rise O. to 0 5 foot from Dubuque
to Rock Island.
The Sidney will enter the Keokuk
and st. Louis trade next week. She
Will leave st. Louis next Saturday
and arrive at Keokuk Sunday. Two
trips week will be made, arriving
there Thursdays and Sundays and
leaving there Fridays and Mondays
at a. m. The Diamond 10 line will
com mence running their through
boats about April Is. The ice has
not gone from Lake Pepin, and rs
soon as the river is clear the season
will be fairly opened.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-02
A Point to Remember.

Hy you wish to purify your blood
you should take a medicine which
cures blooo diseases. The recori o.
cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla proves
that this is the best medicine for the
blood ever produced. Hoods Sarsa
parilla cures the most stubborn cases
and it is the medicine to take if youl
blood is impure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-02

The show season is upon us again.
Ringing Bros. come to Davenport
this year. instead of Rock Island. the
d ite being April 90, while the Bar
mum & Bailey shows pitch tents in
Rock Island about the middle Of
June.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-02

Subscribe for THE ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-02
A Life for so Cents.

Many yeople have been cured of
Kidney disease by taking q so cent
bottle OF Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold
by N. T. Bahnsen.