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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-07-01

MATCHES.
give them extra license for the destruction
of other peoples property. If had boy,
I'd barrel him up on the Fourth Of July I"
"You have q boy" observed Irene
sweetly.
eyes," snorted the colonel, "and I've
begun to think ought to have barreled
him up some time ago."
Dear me! What has poor Bruce been
doing?' S&
"Been making fool of himself"
"Oh, I've just thought of such charm
ing revenge!" cried Irene.
"What!s On Bruce2''
"No, indeed. On your vandals. Let US
set of the fireworks they've left us.
II detest, fireworks.
"Oh, but Just imagine the vandals be-
ing hidden somewhere near by and seeing
us having fun with their rockets and
things!'' @=rs
"That's 80! There would be something
In that VI
The more the colonel thought of it the
more positively gleeful he became In his
delight at wreaking revenge He rushed
about mailing up wheels, and ran like q
boy into the house for matches.
Nov, said Irene to Margaret in a
stage aside now Is your time 70 make
hinf like you. You know how to do 1t, and
you've got the chance"
Margaret fell into the spirit of the thing
at once.
Here the colonel appeared with q box Of
matches and an air Of business.
Margaret proved valuable assistant to
the old gentleman. She wasn't afraid to
HIGHT wheels or hold sticks Whi;e things
exploded:
"JoYe! You'd do to go to war! I'll bet
now you wouldn't mind firing q field
piece'' exclaimed that military martinez
approvingly. '''' : as" -
They actually became 5chummy,, and
when Colonel Mayne burned his finger
with red light and Margaret found some
soda in the disused pantry, and, tearing
her handkerchief In strips, bound up the
painful member with great skill and ton
derness, the conquest Of the stern veteran
was complete. tt---7 aT'f~@ sS3 =
"Now II Bruce had only gone and taken
fancy to you I shouldn't have minded
SO much" he said, with a sly twinkle.
"Would you really have me for a
daughter-in-la law, surprising the gentleman
was willings" asked Margaret, with
amazing ingenue meekness and innocence
Haven't I said sof" cried the colonel,
falling headlong into the trap. '''"2
"Then you won't have to trouble about
the pasture, or the rope, or the barrel, -
added Irene in matter Of fact tone.
"But BRUCE '~
ooh, he'll be just tickled to death.
He's been terribly unhappy over your op-
position"
Colonel Mayne looked in dazed way at
his niece, and poor Margaret, full Of dis
may and remonstrance at Irene's speech,
also looked at the thrower of the bomb.
II thought" said the old gentleman
stif1y, "you introduced this young lady
as Miss Hecker. - f'~tIi sa
"Oh, did your" answered his niece un-
ccncernedly. @1You must have misunder-
stood. The name Is Becker. Beck -e-r.
Difference Of q letter, that's ALL
"And I'm not to blame for that, am
Is' asked Margaret, with d smile. wa e't
"By Jove! No, you CAN'T help having
a father. You're not responsible for John
Becker a. sfsat' - s''--s1 '>''1 s.s'''~ +.
Certainly not-any more than Bruce
Is for Colonel Mayne.'' ctr ~
The colonel looked at her rather grimly
"That.s a level headed argument, he
a sFtEt= "a
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-07-01
pdSturdge

for limited number of cattle and hors-
es, after June Goth, 1897, on 81 Sec. IA,
town of Vail-new 5-wire fence with
posts every rod and good well, wind
mill and tank. Apply to George l..
Evans at Redwood Falls, or Henry
Meyer, town of Vail. 44-2t
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-07-01

garrett Beg pardon. I'm on the chase for
some vandals who've been firing rockets
through my windows Irene, didn't you
see any one?''
II haven't seen man or boy on the
premises.
Strange! The young fends have actu-
ally had the gall to take possession of my
grounds for their fool business. I'll set
the police on their track. Yes, III find
them or know the reason why"
Let me introduce my friend, Miss
Hecker, said Irene sweetly, drawing for
ward the terrified Margaret.
Delighted, = said Colonel Wayne gal
lantly, though his looks belied him.
Come in and sit on the piazza. It is
probably safer to stay here and guard my
property than leave it for five minutes. y
''But, Uncle Herbert, how came you
hezef supposed you were in Paris. Oh.
you startled me so! I nearly tainted
away
eyes, I noticed you seemed startled"
observed the colonel, "and no wonder. I
wasn't in very amiable frame of mind.
You see, was called back sooner than
expected on some business, and landed
in New York this morning. Well, I'd just
about as lief spend day In hades as
Fourth of July in New York So I ran
down here to escape the racket I had
been in the orchard and was just letting
myself in at the back door when that in
fernal rocket went through the window:
Confound the young rascalsl There's no
protection for life or limb these days. And
this Fourth of July fool business seems to
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-07-01

For n. e. A. Convention, Milwaukee
July SO, the Northwestern Line will
sell excursion, tickets at exceedingly
low rates, plus membership fee in the
Association. For dates of sale and 9TH
er information apply to agents Chicago
& Northwestern R'y. 43-3t.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-07-01
To Creditors.

All of my old accounts have been
turned over to collector for collection.
Parties owing me are invited to call at
my store and settle with him and save
the expense of calling on you and fore
ing collection. GEO. LECHNER.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-07-01

A CRUSHING EMBRACE.
said. ''It has logic on its side. And
when I've said thing I stick to it,
But you KNOW and Margaret drew
herself up proudly, "the young woman in
question wouldn't think Of taking advan-
tage Of such a position. She wouldn't like
to come into the family under-under pro-
test'' slsat
"She isn't coming that way. She's
coming because the old man wants her. !"
And the stately old warrior opened his
arms and administered a crushing en-
brace.
'sNow there's just one more rocket.
Let us send it up by way of celebration, !"
he laughed. glove! Won't those vandals
vrithep'
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-07-01
This is Your Opportunity,

On receipt of ten cents, cash or
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and Hay Fever Cure (Ely's Cream
Balm) sufficient to demonstrate its
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ELY BROTHERS,
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Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls,
Mont, recommended Ely's Cream
Balm to me. "It is positive cure
for catarrh if used as directed" -Rev.
Francis w. Poole, Pastor Central Pres
byterian church. Helena, Montana.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-07-01

Cabinet Photos $3.50 per dozen, for
limited time at G. e. Kenney's gal
lery. ATT
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
!ure
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FROM "RAM's HORN"

Too many people are singing, Scat
Ter sunshine" and waiting for some
body else to do it. :
Many claim to be praying for tho
conversion of the world, who are not
doing any thing else.
Did you ever know dying man to
find any comfort in thinking that there
we're hypocrites in church?
1.-THE Master has come, and Is CALL
Ing for thee," whenever you hear OF
q needy one who needs help.
A blind mans opinion Of the sun
Is based upon what he has learned
from the earth with his cane.
The poorest people are not those
who have to get much out Of little, but
those who get little out Of much.
The devil has an iron collar on
every man who thinks more OF the
saloon than he does of his home.
The fact that the rum power Is still
strong, Is no reason why the Christian
should close his Bible and give up
praying.
One reason why Solomon wrote so
many proverbs, was to give every
young man some Of the wisdom God
had given him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
THE NEWS IN IOWA
5PALMlsr IN TROUBLE.
Widely Advertised Mind Reader and
Travelling Doctor Arrested.

Widely Advertised Mind Reader and =
Travelling Doctor Arrested.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Feb. l6.--Paul Alex
ander tombstone, heraldcd as the most
eminent mind reader in the world, and
DR.. I. NJ. Walsh have been arrested
on charge of conspiracy. The charge
is that tombstone, while pretending to
read the palms of people, has been
telling appalling stories to the victims,
declaring that they were afflicted with
some unseen, but dreadful disease,
that sooner or later would cause their
death. He would then recommend
them to DR.. Walsh, who, as an
emin at specialist, might etfecta cure.
It is alleged that the physician had
been doing the rest. securing from the
victims sums of money ranging from
500 to 500. tombstone and Walsh say
there has been no thought OF de-
frauding.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
WEYLER'S CAMPAIGN A FARCE.
Movement Of Spanish Troops In Cuba bar
rem OF Predicted Results.

Movement Of Spanish Troops in Cnba bar
rem OF Predicted Results.
HAVANA, Feb. 1G.-Gencral Weyler's
forward movement continues, but
every day it becomes more apparent
that there will be no engagement with
Gomez, except at a time and in place
Of his own choosing. The forward
movement of the Spanish promises to
degenerate into farce, owing to the
complete breakdown of the commissar-
lat trains, which were improviscd to
follow the far columns However
boldly the columns venture away
into the mountains, they are always
compelled to return to dinner. Ten
thousand ablc-bodie', well-fed men,
with mule trains and mountain artil-
lery. could probably find Gomez. rs do
the newspaper correspondents. and
give good account of him, but the
resources of Spain have been squan-
dered without bringing together these
absolute essentials of successful guer-
rilla warfare. Arrangements have
been made for General Weylcr's re-
turn to Havana in cruiser but the
day of his arrival is uncertain.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
FAVORABLE FEATURES.
Collapse OF the Rail Pool u Good Thing
for Labor,

Collapse OF the Rail Pool u Good Thing
for Labor.
NEW YORK, Feb. 11.-Bradstree1
says: The more favorable features of
the business week include sales of
100000 tons of steel rails on tho COL
lapse of the pool, which promises
work for the mills for months TO come;
the advance in the price of print cloth,
following the sale of 100000 pieces
from accumulated stocks, and the
starting up of a number Of important
metal and industrial esta blishments
throughout the east and middle states.
The recent reduction in the price of
steel bil,ets Of five dollars q ton, while
rails were reduced only 50, forcshad-
owed another cut in rail prices or the
breaking up OF the pool. The latter
finds prices from So to 50 lower than
last week. One effect will he
to stimulate export of rails, de-
mand for domestic bessemer pig
iron and forfore, and consumption OF
iron and steel generally.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
GEN. GOMEZ WOUNDED.
Insurgcnt Leader, Despite His Injuries
Continues Riding All Of the Day.

Insurgcnt Leader, Despite His Injuries
Continues Riding All Of the Day.
HAVANA. Feb. l7.-Privatc advice:
contain assurances that an engage
ment occurred between the Spanish
troops commanded by Colonel Arizona:
en- route from Arroyo Blanco to Ciego
Avila, and General Gomez. 1t is re-
ported that General Gomez was
wounded in the same leg and nearly
the same place where he was wounded
last year. Leader Roses took command
of the insurgent forces, SO the claim is
made. until the arrival of General
Carrillo. According to the reports the
horse upon which General Gomez was
mounted was killed, but he continued
riding all day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
SOUTHWEST BREEzEs.

Getting the big head, shrinks tho
heart.
Preach to your own heart before
you address others.
You can't tell the size Of a man By
the noise he makes.
Unless you want to be poor, don't
try to keep all you get.
There are some men who would not
be happy if they could.
Live to do good, and you will never
tire of your employment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
IOWA PATENT OFFICE REPORT.

DIES MONIES, Feb. IL. #. L. Fairbank
and 4. IN. Cantrel. of Des Moines, have
been allowed a patent for a blotter
bath and absorbent composition there
for, described in one Of their claims as
follows: A blotter bath comprising a
pan having transverse partition near
ono end. an absorbent composition
having q fiat top surface placed in the
pan. q metal cover for the pan having
Il heavy absorbent filling that has
smooth surface aud is adapted to over.
slsy the absorbent in the pan and the
cover and absorbent therein adapted
40 stand on end in the vacant water
tight compartment in the end of the
pan, and Tor the purposes stated.
Valuable information about obtaining,
Ssaluing and selling patents sent free
10 any address.
THOMAS g. AND J. RALPH OBw1e,
Solicitors of Patents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
IGNORANCE OF LAW.
Gets Z Lawyer and His Client Into
Serious Trouble.

Gets . Lawyer ana hAs CnehS A
serious Trouble.
OTruMwA, Feb. ls.-A peculiar In
stance of the severity Of federal law
came up here. Thos. ]. Stafford, a
armcr, and w. n. Morrison, an attor-
ney. Of Leando, were bound over to
the federal grand jury by the United
States commissioner for making illegal
returns on q pension voucher. The
law specifies that vouchers shall DC
sent in quarterly and no case signed
up before the fifth day of tho month.
Stafford went before Attorney Nor
rison, who is a notary public. and
signed the voucher on the first OF the
month. There seems to have been no
criminal intent, merely an ignorance
of the law, but both parties were
arrested by u deputy United States
marshal on orders direct from WASH
ington. The punishment is severe the
maximum being $500 fine and three
years in prison. Both men are prom
inent,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
MARTIN IS A MURDERER.
W. L. Schuch Dies From the Effects OF
an Old Wound.

W. l.. Schuch Dies From the Effects OF
an Old Wound.
BURLINGTON, Feb. NV. l.. Schuch
died at the Soldiers Home. ut Mar
shalltown, from the effects of the
terrible wounds inflicted upon him a
year ago last November by Henry
Martin, who, since that date, has been
fugitive from justice. The assault
was committed at the shop Of Schuch,
on Mt. Pleasant street. Martin had
worked for Schuch and came to de-
mand payment. A quarrel ensued
and Martin seized ladle used in tho
foundry for pouring molten iron into
the moulds and with it struck Schuch
blow that crushed in the top of his
head.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
MADE A CONFESSION.
Millionaire Duestrow Admitted That III
,,. Killad fIis Wife and Child.

millionaire Due6trOw AOmltteN AH"I Nv
Killed Ills Wife and Child.
UNION, Mo-, Feb. 17.-Dr Arthur
Ducstrow, the st. Louis millionaire.
who. February 10, 1894, shot and
killed his wife and child in that city,
was hanged in the courtyard OF the
county Jail. Not until he arose after
broken nights rest and saw through
the window Of the Jail for the first
time the gallows on which he was to
die, did he show any sign Of realization
of his fate Turning from the window
he sobbed like child. He put away
all scmblance of insanity, which he
carried out SO long, and groaned: 81
know I've got to die; ! killed my wife
and child, but it was not my fault.
Something within me made me do it.
was not myself.''
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
WOlcOtt In Berlin.

BERLIN. Feb. 17.-United States Sen.
ator Wolcott, of Colorado, who is
making a tour Of the continent in the
interest of bimetallism, has arrived in
Berlin. Senator Wolcott was at once
called upon at his hotel by DR.. Arendt,
Herr Won Kardorff and Count Won
Mirbach, the leading German bimetal.
lists, with whom he held protracted
conference. Mr.. Wolcott was enter
tanned at dinner by Charles de Kay,
United States consui-general.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
GASOLINE ACCIDENT.
Young Woman Saved from Death, Thong
ut. Badly Burned.

Young Woman Saved from Death, Though
Badly Burned.
OTTuMwA, Feb. ia special from
Eddyville says that Mary Griswell, n
domestic in the family Of A. NJ. Latter
ty, while building fire, poured n
glass full of gasoline on it, when i'm
mediately there was violent explo-
sion and her clothes were set on fire.
She ran out into the yard and son OF
Mr.. Laffcrty caught her and rolled
her in pond of mud and water and
threw mud on her face and body. He
was frightfully burned about the
hands and arms in SO doing, but this
probably saved her life. She was bad
ly burned about the breast and body,
but NAV recover.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
More Than a Mile a Minute

DENVER, Feb. 16.-The special train
from Chicago over the Chicago, Bur-
]ington 4 Quincy Railroad. chartered
by Denver mining broker. to
go to the bedside Of his dying son,
reached Denver, having run 1,o"G
miles in IS hours and % minutes.
This is the greatest railroad feat ever
accomplished. The son died before
the arrival of the special.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
: All Lost but One,

NEW YORK: Feb. 1s.-A dispatch to
The Maritime Exchange from London
says that the German ship Baltimore,
from London, for New York. sprung
leak and foundered at sea. All of her
crew, except one man, are supposed to
have been lost. Gustave Christensen,
u seaman. was picked up and landed
mt Cape Verde, where he told the story
of the ships loss.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
Cash Not Mt Hand.

Dies MONIES. Feb. lS.-Two assign
ments to K. +. Wcllslagcr for the ben
eft OF creditors have been made. The
first was by Anna S. Redhead, widow
of the late Wesley Redhea'. who died
six years ago: and the second by her
son, George s. Redhead. it is .esti-
mated that the assets, consisting of
land and stocks. are about 5000, 900,
and the liabilities $3.50 The cause
Of the assignment is slow collections.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
ARMoR RATES REDUCED.
Chicago Firm Offers to Make Armor Plate
5 for $3.50 Per Ton.


for $3.50 Per Ton.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Representa.
tive Lorimer has caused uneasiness in
armor circles by the introduction of a
bill directing the secretary of the navy
to close twenty years. contract with
the Illinois Steel company and two
other Chicago concerns for all the
armor plate that may be used by the
government at $40 a ton. If this
proposition is accepted the Illinois
Steel company will put up an armor
plant to cost s3.5oo,ooo. Armor plate
is now being furnished at 1868 a ton,
and the senate committee on naval
affairs has recommended a new deal
on basis Of $500 ton. This new
offer is stunning in its consequences.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
Barney Breaks . Record.

DIES MONIES. Feb. 1s.-Charles LLOYD
Barney. Iowa's strong man, broke the
worlds record for a heavy lift straight
from the floor. He lifted piano,
several dumb bells and man, the
total weighing 1850 pounds. The
previous record Of LOO pounds was
held by Dove. Canadian.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
STATE BYSTANDER.
N BYsTANDRR FURNISHING o.
y llo1IEs. IOWA
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

ss sSS sstsss SENATE. y
Washington, Fob. II. The senate passed
ne diplomatic and consular appropriation
blu, carrying q, 745, 3Os. In executive Sos
sion consideration Of the Angola srican
arbitration treaty was resumed. Inc en-.
tire time was consumed by Senators nurpie
and Morgan, the former in advocacy Of,
and the opposition to ratification.
!sSt HOUSE.
The house passed the Notifications bill,
with but single amendment, and made
some Roadway with the postoffice appro.
sriation bill. But the major portion OF
n ne day was consumed in political debate
IN the financial question.
q SENATE.
Washington, Feb IA resolution was
adopted requesting Secretary Olney to use
every effort toward lettering the condition
OF Sylvester scovel, the newspaper CORES.
pondent imprisoned in Cuba, and 'rgan
I offered resolution for the abrogatlon OF
4 the Clayton Bulwer treaty. The remain.
4 der OF the day was spent in executive SEES
! sion In consideration of the arbitration
treaty.
The house today passed the rostoflice
appropriation bill, carrying sos, 435, ia,
and made good progress in the consider
alton Of the sundry civil appropriation
/ hill.
SENATE.
Washington, Feb. 13.--The secretary of
the navy was authorized to send q naval
vessel or engage another craft to carry
supplies to the famine sufferers in India
In executive session the arbitration treaty
was taken mp and discussed at length.
HOUSE
The sundry civil appropriation bill was
before tho house and the democrats took
advantage of the occasion to criticise the
vast appropriations made by this congress,
estimated at &l,045, O0o, ooO Dearmond
concluded the day with plea for Cuba. {
:55 W. SENATE. ...,
W ashington. Feb. 15-Morgan called up
his resolution for the abrogation Of the
Clayton Bulwer treaty. Sherman raised
several points Of order against Morgan and
vas sustained by the vice-president, bur
the senate, on . vote, decided to proceed
with the resolution. In executive session
Morgan made speech in favor of his res
olution. In open session the bankruptcy
bill was read, but no action taken.
HOUSE.
The sundry civil appropriation bill, car
rying 1851, ga, 743, was passed without
amendment. Contested election case OF
Benoit VS.. Boatner, from Louisiana, was
decided in favor Of Bnatner, the sitting
member. Bill to exchange rifles of the
national guard for Springfield rifles of As
calibre passed.
Washington, Feb. 16.-Chandler made a
vigorous speech in favor of his resolution
urging bimetallism. Hoar spoke in favor
Of the bankruptcy bill.
HOUSE.
The day was devoted to the consideration
Of private pensions bills and thirty.nine
we're passed.
Washington, Feb. fallen spoke on his
resolution relating to disg;;Ss,is at the
u south 6nrHnd, anu declared
vii service law fraud Conference
! 4 on the immigration bill was agreed
70.
A bill passed opening to use and occu-
ton under the right of way act Of 1891
ali the reservation sites reserved by the
geological survey. Hopkins-kendal cleo
ton contest was debated, but no action
taken
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
Cutting Array i'm . Saloon.

CLINTON, Feb. 16.-At Vim. Croaks'
saloon in the south part Of town, four
men. named Delaney, Rush. Lawler
and Foley, were playing cards. They
became intoxicated and began to fight,
and as a result Foley had his jugular
vein cut and may die.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
Silver Cha m niOn Dead.

New YORK, Feb. 16.-William p. st.
John, the former president of the
Mercantile National bank and one of
the principal champions in the cast of
the cause of silver. died at his resi-
dence here of a complication of kid ney
and stomach troubles.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
jackson and Walling Hang in March.

jackson and Wa1ling Hang IN March.
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 1s.-The gov
ernor has fixed Saturday, March 20,
for the execution of both Jackson and
Walling. An effort was made to have
days for the executions, Wal
ling to follow Jackson. SO the latter
could confess if he wanted to save
NValling. but the governor declined to
put the state to the extra expense.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
Fatal Runaway Accident.

OELwEIN, Feb. 1s.-Threc farmers
residing near Fairbanks were thrown
from bobsled in runaway at Ocl-
vein. Ferdinand Frink was thrown
against culvert and instantly killed.
The men were drunk.