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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08
COMMERCE WITH SPAIN.
Imports from tIle United States Con-
siderably Less than Last Year.

SlQeroDly Less than Last ear.
Washington, D. c., Oct 7-Consul
General Bowen has reported to the
State Department on the commercial
conditions in Spain. lie says from the
figures lt would appear that Spain's
trade has not yet been affected by her
military operations in Cuba and the
Philippine Islands. Still there would be
very apparent decrease in the tc,tal
expectations If the amount of supplies
of all kinds sent out to the Spanish
trc'Cps could he ascertained, and until
ithe Cuban war Is ended, all statistics of
Spain S trade, the consul says. must be
accepted as somewhat misleading. The
consul is informed by foreign CONNER
cial travellers that there is 4 considera-
bly, less demand for foreign goods in
Spain than a year ago, and that the
trade outlook is not bright.
United States exports to Spain con-
sist chiefly of cotton, petroleum and
slaves, 1nd-ii, normal times amount to
about SlS,000.000, but during the pres
ent year will amount 10 about Sl4 OOO,-
900. The Spanialrls care little for our
agricultural implements and machine
ry. Our wheat they consider too fine,
and what of it they buy they mix with
ccarser Russian grades. They CON
slider our bicycles the best in the world,
but as they are more expensive than
English, French and German makes
few arc imported. bicycling is not very
popular in Spain, as Spanish women
do not regard wheeling in keeping with
prSopriety.
sfaain. THE consul says, has n high
protective tariff and it operates adverse
~ no the United States as we have no
treaty with her according lower rates.
AnLither serious question is that of eX-
change. Gold is at a premium Of over
30 per cent. Seven years ago 100 pese-
taS In Spanish silver or paper would
buy 100 francs worth of French goods
To-day l30 pesetas would nave to be
ratd for them. Silver. paper and cop
per. all on par with each other are
the, only moneys used I'm local CONNER
clal transactions, and in the custom
houses. There is practically no gold
circulation In Spain. Exchange being
so nigh, the prices of food and of living
are OF course affected. and the general
tendency now is to advance the prices
OF all commodities. Certnin English
German and French firms during the
past two years have established fac;o-
ries in Spain to meet the new condi-
tiOns.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08
GREAT BRITAIN,s POSITION.
State Department Informed Of Obicc-
tions to BerinG Sea Conference.

State Department Informed Of Objcc-
tions to Bering Sea Conference.
Washington. D. c.. Oct. The State
Department has reserved full informa-
tion as to THE position of the British
government on the prop osei Barring Sea
conference. This proves I'd he much
more complete than the brief cable re-
ports from London Indicate, as the
department has oeen advised not only
of Great Britains de ealinntion to cntnr
a conference unless it IS limited to The
eXpefs of the United States. Great Brit
ain and Canada, but also have been in
formed quite fully as to what led the
Marquis OF Salisbury TO this conclu-
sion.
The BrhtiSh view as laid before THE
State Department. is THAT alt no stage
OF the negotiations has the British gov
eminent agreed ito a conference eXcent
THAT between the experts Of Great Brit
AIN and Canada, and Hle United States.
1T Is not questioned that Secretary
Sherman and ambassador Hay made
suggestions dGlat ,the conference should
be between 1.-The powers interested. -
and THAT some '1f the notes from thc
United States authorities expressed n
desire to have Russia and Japan take
part in tho conference. But It Is pointed
out that these suggestions came from
the United StaItes. and until accepted
could have no effect in determining the
nature of the conference. So far as the
suggestions were accepted, the note CT
Lord Salisbury, of July 2Sth, is said to
sand alone. and this note. ft is sta
ted. mentioned only q conference be-
tween the experts of the United States.
Great Britain and Canada
The latest correspondence on the sub
jert leads 10 considerable doubt as to
who will participate in the coming
meetings. 1t has been understood thai
the difference would be bridged over by
holding two meetings, in one or which
Russia and Japan would participate
without Great Britain. while second
meeting would be held between the ex-
ports of Great Britain and the United
States. lit is understood that Ambassa-
dor Hay was directed to effect such an
arrangement in case Great Britain de-
cllncd to enter the general conference.
But there rs now some question whether.
fhe Britlsh authorities will participate
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08
REPLY DELAYED.
England Desires to Know what Amer
lean and French Bimetallists Want

England Desires to Know what Amer
lean and French Bimetallists Want.
London, Oct. THE prediction made
in the dispatches Df the Associated
Press on Saturday last to the effect
that Great Rritain's answer to the bi-
metallic proposals would be DELAYED
has been confirmed. Arrangements
nave now been made TO hold an infor-
mai conference between the Chancellor
OF 1.-THE ENchequer. Sir Michael Hicks
l'each. and other British officials on the
one side and the United States None
tary Commissioners and Colonel Hay,
the United States Ambassador, on the
ether side, for the purpose of securing
n more definite understanding as to
What the United States and France cy-
pecf. Consequently the British govern
ment will be unable to fulfill the prom
Use Of thc Chancellor of THE Excheouer
to give the United States Commissioners
reply early during the present month
and THE delay will possibly last some
weeks.
Senator Edward o. Wplcostt of tho
United States Commission. Is nov In
i9ngland. and has been there for Some
time; eN-Fice-President Stevenson ond
AIRS. stevenson arrived here yesterday
ana General Charles J. Paine, of Nasso, ,
cnusetNs, the last of the three commits
sioners, is now OH his way to Ton-
don. "on-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08
ORIOLES WIN AGAIN.
Hard Hitting the Features OF an Un-
interesting Exhibition.

Hard Hitting the Features OF an Un-
interesting Exhibition.
Worcester, Mass, Oct. THE Boston
and Baltimore league teams played here
so-day. The game was not exactly the
sort to make the rotter grow cnthusias-
tic, for it was merely an exhibition CON
nest, and in consequence the men played
rather lisiilcssly. Nevertheless some
sharp playing being done, and the thir-
hy-!ive hundred spectators enjoyed the
exhibition
both teams indulged in hard hitting.
Hickman, who pieched for Boston. led
III that respect, getting a home run and
Il three bagger, in addition TO n Single.
Hughey Jennings, when he stepped to
the plate in the sccbnd inning. was pre-
scented with a gold headed cane by Holy
Cross College students.
The TWO teams play to-morrow in
Springfield. Score:
r. II. r
Baltimore :. 2211o2 Ill IA 2
Boston ......3 0 0 0 l 01 10 13 Q
Batteries: Pond and Bowcrman:
Hickman and Yeagcr. Umpires-Ems-
lie and Hurst. Tlme--1:40
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08
DROUGHT IN TENNESSEE

Chattanooga, Tenn. Oct T. The
drought in this section is unprecedented
Late crops have been literally burned
up. primarily large streams of water
having run dry and complaints numer-
Gus and mournful come in from MI
points In the territory adjacent to Chat
tanooga.
Since August 23, the rain fall has
amounted to only seven hundredths of
an inch. The Tennessee river at that
point, ordinarily at good boating stage
at this season, shows a depths Of only
fiYe-tenths of a foot.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08
CALL FOR A CHANGE.
Spanish Cabinet Does Not Approve the
System of Warfare in Cuba

Spanish Cabinet Does Not Approve the
System of Warfare In Cuba.
London, Oct 1.-The Madrid corrc-
spondcnt OF the Times. referring TO the
cabinet council yesterday CTh,ssday)
says:
The Cabinet was unanimous In the
opinion that the system of warfare in
cuba must be completely changed.
Special attention was drawn TO the de-
plorabie condition or the sick and
wounded soldiers now arriving. This
aspect of the case was considered Mt the
direct instigation of the Queen Regent.
Regarding the finances, although the
optimist views OF the reccnt Minister of
tinance do not appear to have been
Justified, 1t is believed that with Dru-
dence sufficient resources may be
counted upon, at least, until the cortes
meets In spring to authorize supplies. =
The Daily Mail's Madrid corrcspon-
dent says that the Premier announced
to the Cabinet that the Anarchists now
In prison at Fortress NIontjuIch, for
the bomb throwing outrage at Bnrce-
Iona during the procession OF Corpus
Christi. will he Immediately sent into
exile or released
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08

until a definite decision is reached as
to who VIII take part III the general
conference, as there is understood to be
a reluctance on itl1e part of the British
to join dual conference. and some
doubt whether the British experts will
leave for this country ito attend either
a general or limited conference until
an understanding is reached on the en-
tire subject.
AS the conference Is SO near at hand
the first plan having been to hold 1t
October 23d-the negotiations are nee
cssar;fly conducted by cable, and by this
means a satisfactory adjustment may
yet be reached
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08
BANK OFFICERS ARRESTED.
Startling Discoveries in Regard to Man
agement of an Asheville Bank

agement of an ASheville Bank.
Raleigh. n. c.. Oct IA special to
the News and Observer from Asheville,
N. c., says:
William T.. Breeze. president: w H.
Penland, cashier, and J. C. Dickinson,
q director of the defunct First National
Bank, of Ashevilc, were arrested here
this morning on indictments from the
United States Court in @'~e'N" 1T
Greensboro, charging them with embez-
Element and conspiracy. Thirty ihous-
and dollars bail was required in each
case. Breeze gave bail at . O'Clock The
other two were placed in JAIL but at 4
O'Clock gave bail and were released
They have all been under $4,000 bonds
since July 3lst for violating rlational
banking act.
Since then National Bank Examiner
MaXey has been in Asheville and has
made some startling discoveries, one of
these discoveries is alleged 10 reveal the
fact that S250.000 of accommodate ton
notes, signed by :nsolvent persons and
filled out by officials, and some forged
papers are in the bank. Some of the
insolvcnt notes had been rediscounted
in other banks. c. B. Leonard, the man
who is said to have secured the note
signers. comprising iadiitors. street car
motormen. plasterers, carpenters and
others of no financial standing, has fled
to Mexico.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08
FIGHTING IN CUBA.
Spaniards Capture Quantities of Inyur-
gent Ammunition

SpaHiardS capture quantities OF InSur-
gent Ammunition.
Havana. Oct. 7.-According to the bull
le:inS issued to-day from the headuuar-
;els OF the Spaniards, a government
force has ambushcd and captured a boat
having on boa-d 207 boxes of ammuni-
tion and has also seized 2i9 boxes of
ammunition. which the troops found
ashore. belonging To an expedition which
landed nj the mouth Of the river Arimao.
in the district of Cienfucgos, province of
Santa Clara, recently.
j. is further officially announced that
General Molina has captured, after a
short resistance. an insurgent camp sit :
uated on the heights Of Riscadero, pro-
vince of Havana. Lieut. Cal. Allan
was wounded during the engagement.
Col. Rotger an official dispatch says.
has been engaged with an insurgcnt
force a Carmen, this province The en-
emy, the Spaniards say, occupied high
positions in the interior Of the noun
tans in that vicinity. and in this man
ner they explained the fact that Col.
Rotgcr lost 10 soldiers killed. and that
he, two of his officers, an army physi-
clan and the man who guided the ;roops
in addition to &c soldiers, were wound
ed, showing the Spaniards admit q loss
of nearly 80 men killed and wounded.
As against this the Spanish officials
only claim the insurgents left one cap
tnin and one private killed, although
they add that the enemy retired with
the rest OF his loss.
The commercial bodies Of Cienfuegos,
Santa Clara, Sagua La Grande, Matan-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08
STEWART WILL BE SHOT.

Parral, State of chihuahua, Mexico.
oc'. 1T Is reported that Max Stewart,
the American eS-Confcdorute soldier.
who shot and killed u policeman here
some time ago, and was sentenced 10
death for the crime, will be shot within
n few days. The appeal from promI-
ncnt officials of the United Stntes has
been in the hands of president Dins
several weeks, and 1t is stated that the
latter has refused the condemned man
clemency for the reason that the kill
ing OF the policeman was cold blooded
murder
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08
JIAIAIIE'S FAST MILE.
The Welsh Wheelman Makes n New
Record for n Paced Milo


Record for Paced Mile.
Philadelphia, Oct. Jimmie AIichae el
the little Welsh wheclman, on the Will
low Grove track to-day chippcd 1-5 sec
onds from the best American record for
one mile paced. The record was l: :3S Is,
made by Eddie McDultie. OF Boston,
about six weeks ago on the st. Charles
track at Boston. Aiichacl's time to-day
was ] :36. The fastest time for one mile
was made by ]. S. Stocks, in England
about one month ago, when he covered
the distance in 1885 %. Stocks
was was paced by motor cycles ana
his time was not recognized by the L.
y. W., on account OF the character Of
the paccmakers. Michael was paced by
a scXtette and n quad and established
the record after one trial in which he
equaled the record of :3S 40 made by
Arthur Gardiner on the occasion of the
National l.. a. w. meet of last August.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08

j. c. Berry. one of the best knowr, Cit
liens OF Spencer. Mo-, testifies tiiet he
cured himself OF the worst kind of piles
by using q few boxes OF DeTVftt's $
Witch Hazel Salve. He had been trou-
bled with piles for over Hslft,ty years
and had used many different kinds 81
so-callcd cures; but DeWitt's was thr
only one that did the work and he will
verify this statement df any one w!!4acs
to write TO him. j nj. r. Tnptter, n. l..
Walker, and Tl'uitt & Smith.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08
TWO AUTUMN TOURS.
Niagara Falls, Buffalo md Walk ins
Glen.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will
run two personally conducted eXcur-
sions to Niagara Falls. Buffalo, Rochcs-
ter, Geneva and Watkins Glen on Mon
day. October 4th and 11th, at the low
round trip rate Of $l1.50 from Norfoll,
via Baltimore, and $500 via Washing
ton. Tickets valid for eleven days from
date of issue. For further information
apply to Arthur G.. Lewis, Southern
Passenger Agent Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, under Atlantic hotel, Norfolk,
Va. se24-we, fri sat- TIL oct ii.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08
TWO AGAINST ONE.

Macon, Ga, Oct. IA special to the
Tclcphaph from Moubtrie. CD, says:
This morning w. II. Harris and his sun
Robert met j. III. Neismitn ~ :ha Eub-
lie road and shot him 20 death. Excite
mcnt is intense, as The provocat:on for
the crime was slight.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08
EXPRESS OFFICE ROBBED

Petersburg, Va, Oct. 7.-(Special.)-
The Southern Express Office at Emporla
was broken into last night and the sa fe
blown open and robbed of about $l5O
In cash, and checks and notes to the
value of the same amount. No clue to
the robbers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. who suffer from
coughs and colds should heed the warn
ings of danger and save themselves suf-
fcI.inE and fatal results by using One
Minute Cough Cure. 1t Is an tnfalliblc
remedy for coughs. colds, Group and all
threat and lung troubles. j. NJ. T.. Trot-
ter. r. l.. Walker, and Truitt & Smith.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08
AsHBY APPOINTED CONSUL,

Washington. Oct. w. w Ashby,
washington correspondent Of the Nor
folk. Va, Landmark. ha $ been appointed
United States Consul at Colon.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08

zos and other place have. lfs Is announc-
ed from the palace, telegraphcd that
they wished II to be understood that
they join with Captain General Weyler's
admirers In this city, In the manifesto
tons OF messages which have been or
ganized or drafted In his honor, with
the object of trying TO influence the
Spanish government to allow him to re-
tain his post in Cuba.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08
RESTRICTIONS REMOVED.

Nashville, Tenn. Oct. 7.-The State
Board of Health has removed the re-
strictions against refcgecs from yellow
fever districts, relying upon the inspec-
tion service established on the railroads.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08
MUST PAY If LATE.

The Viginian is requested by the
management cf the fair to state that
no wagons delivering goods at the
grounds will be allowed admittance af-
ter a. m. except the regular admit
tnnce fee be paid.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08

You can't afford to risk your life by
allowing a cold to develop into pneu-
n'2nia or consumption. Instant relief
and 4 certain cure are afforded by One
MinTse Caugh Cure. j. NJ. f. Trotter,
H. l., Walker and Truitt s. Smith.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08
WEYLER WILL BE REcAI,,nD

Madrid, Oct. Tt i5 semi-otIlchaIly an
nounced to-day that Captain General
Weyler will be recalled from Cuba this
month. and 1t is probable the Cortes
VIII he dissolved in December and new
parliament conYoked in March
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08

Small pill, safe pill, best pill. De-
Wits Little early Rlsers cure bilious
ness, constipation. sick headache. j.
NJ. II. Trotter, r. l.. Walker and Truitt
s. Smith.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08

Exclusively tailors. No suspiciou,
ready made look about our garments. M
RUDOLPH & WALLACE,
6. 33S Main shreet y
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08

Miss Maggie Hickey. with two r,icces,
and her nephew, mfr. Michael Gavin.
has returned,to the city after, a. frsoneh a
sotonrn in Conhectlcut and New YORK.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08

Don't forget McCleary & MpCIcllan,s
sale OF fine Kentucky horses commences
this morning It $3.50 O'clock. oc7.1ts
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08

Newest Discovery-Ext Teeth; no
pain. N. Y. D. Rooms Ennis, 182 Main.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-08
ORDERED TO NEWPORT NEWS.

Washington, D. c., Oct NAVAL
Constructor ]. J. Woodford has been cr-
dered TO duty as superintendent Of con-
struction Dt Newport News
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-20
NELSON NOTES.
The Rains-Second Trial of Barkes-
dnIe-Dcaths.

LIVINGSTON, VA, March l9.-tSpe-
ciaI)-The long :ainy spell continues I'M
abated and all teamwork IS at a stand
stll. The roads are axle-deep in mud IN
many places.
am not surprised that there Is a tum-
BILE i'm the price of tobacco II other coun-
ties raise as much of the weed IN pro-
portion as Nelson.
County Court will begin Monday. I. /.
RarkesdaIe will be tried the second time
for the murder of young Cook, at hump
Pack" near Alton. last summer. IL VIII
be remembered Barkesdale had 10 De
taken TO Charlottesville after his ilrst
trial for safe-keeping. az strong talh OF
IvnchIng was INDUCED in.
Mr. NJ N Frasher, of Baltimore, Mo-
has purchased from II. r. Bradshaw a
boundary of mountain land, ana VIII pro
coed at once to plant the same In AIDE
Mr.. b. p. Aistrop died this morning
M this place, after a long illness. Mr..
Aistrop lived I'm Nelson until after the
late war when he went TO Washington
and became book keeper for W. NJ Gauit'
n position he held for thirty years.
Mr.. c. r. Jennings. OF the Nelson
Times. left for Washington yesterday III
The interest of his recent invention, par
The sassafras-oil business is on a Doom
here. There are ten mills within ra-
dius Of five miles of this place.
Operations have begun on the new
soapstOne plant near Mentrat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-20
FATAL SHOOTING.
Near Hinton. West virginin-Curfew
Ordinance Adopted.

HINTON. W. VA, March ls.-tSpe-
cial )-News was received in this city to-
day OF a fatal shooting ARRAY at Mercer
salt-works four miles from here, in
this county. last night. In which SRA
w Brown was instantly killed and w.
b. Clough badly wounded. 1t seems that
trouble arose over a certain young lady
OF the neighborhood, and Brown accused
CIough OF improper conduct towards her.
Hot words we're used. and Brown pulled
his revolver and shot ClOugh. breaking
his arm. whereupon Clough pulled his gun
and fred two shots at Brown-one shot
taking effect in the stomach and the
other lust above the eye. The last shot
resulted in instant death. Brown was n
young fellow, about 2 years Of age. and
the son of william Brown, one Of the
most prosperous farmers In this country.
Clough has been arrested.
The city Council tonight passed the
curfew ordinance. requiring all children
under Il years of age to keep off the
streets. Any children caught in the
streets after that hour viii be raken in
charge by the police.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-20
WILLIAMSBURG
The BANKS Charter secured-Per-
sonnI and Other Notes.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, March l9.-(Spe-
cial)-Judge r. l.. Henley president and
Judge Henry b. Warren (vice-presidenO,
of the Peninsula Bank, returned last
evening from Hampton, where they met
Judge Gunter of the Circuit Court. be
fore whom they appeared and asked for
the charter for the Peninsula Bank,
which was readily granted.
Judge Wilcox, of Norfolk, of counsel
for Congressman Young, notified Notary
n l.. Henley to-day that dispositions
would be taken next week before him In
York county in the congressional contest
in this district it,.
Navor John L. Mercer had a slight
rheumatic attack last night. and was too
unwcU 10 be at his office tO-dey.
Mrs. l.. IL Creasey. of Newport News,
is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Charles
Mr. BENJAMIN Gillian who was sum
moned by telegraph TO North Carolina TO
the bedside OF a near relative, who has
since died has returned to his home on
Miss Lottie Garrett is ia Richmond
visiting Mrs. Tucker. daughter OF the late
Judge w. W. Crump.
Mrs. Denmead, accompanied by her Sis
ter. Mrs. Peachy. will leave Monday FOR
a visit 10 Baltimore
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-20
Did Not Refuse the Information.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
In the report OF the proceedings OF the
Committed on Retrenchment and Reform,
published in to-days issue of your paper
the following paragraph appeared;
MIR. Mccarthy was asked II the CLERK
stated the gross income OF the oiiice; he
unders.and that he would not be given
that information. as the ne dee cIsrH were
NJ 1arlton Mccarthy tells me that he
is misquoted; that he replied IN substance
,nforrno.ton a. TO the gross receipts OF the
office for the reason that ne was not di,
NC o,iy directed TO ascertain and report
what services the Clerk OF the Hastings
Court rendered the city;
understood that ! have never withheld
from Mr. Mccarthy or any one else any
a., GU lion that the records Of the office
may may give. and that my Textbook Is a public
record and as open 10 public inspection
az any other book In the office.
WALTER CHRISTIAN.
Clerk Hastings Court.