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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

General Putnam was born in Dan
vers, Jan. Z, Ills, In the house now
standing, which has been enlarged sew
eral times, and is still in an excellent
state of preservation. The original
structure was erected In 1641, and 1t
was in chamber of this section that
Putnam was born
The first proprietor of the house was
Thomas Putnam, grandfather of Gen.
Israel Putnam. Thomas Putnam's sec
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

A Russian chemist says he has dis
covered compound which Is SO pow
erfnl an anaesthetic that a little OF II
exploded over an enemy VIII put an
entire army 10 sleep. One OF these days
II may be possible. whenever interna-
tional quarrels arise, Tor two represen-
tatlyes OF the opposing forces 20 retire
70 the privacy OF the nearest chemical
laboratory and settle the matter In a
blood.ess and thoroughly scientific
way.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

not gone beyond the pale of her own
yard for over thirty years. There Is
tragic history connected with her es-
arrangement from the world.
In the spacious hall of the Colerain
homestead stands n clock, an old-fash-
loned affair of the grandfather spe-
cies. This timepiece is over a century
old and Is n quaint-looking object. The
pendulum has been motionless and the
deliberately carved brass hands have
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11
"oLD PUTS" BIRTHPLACE.
Bronze Tablet Affixed to the Historic
House at Dauvers, Mass.

Bronze Tablet Affixed to the T. fstoric
House at Dauvers, Mass.
To remember Israel Putnam bronze
tablet has been placed on a corner of
the house In which he was born In Dan
vers, Mass. the dedication exercises
having been held by General Putnam
Chapter, d. A. r., under whose direc-
ton the tablet was put in place.
Owing to the season the outdoor exer-
cises were as brief as possible, but
those held in the town hall of Danvers
were most elaborate. The members Of
the local chapter of the d. A. r. were
assisted by a number of prominent
members of the order from other cities,
among whom was Mrs. Donald Nc
Lean, of New York.
The inscription on the tablet is in
large raised letters. the whole sur
rounded by heavy border. 1t reads:
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

If you see deep blue or green patch.
you may label 1t deep water, the blue
usually being deeper than the green. A
yellowish tint signifies a sandy bottom
and, II 1t is very pronounced, Indicates
shoal or sandbar
Black Indicates rocks, although sea-
weed or cloud shadows will sometimes
produce similar effect
On the east coast 1t is no uncommon
thing to see patch of bright red.
where the sun has reflected the color Of
the deep brown sand on the surface.
Where the bottom Is muddy. as on
the Essex coast, streak of bright sill
ver-gray Is often seen.
Many people who can not claim intl-
macy with the sea imagine these colors
are In the sea water itself, whereas Its
intrinsic tint Is h-green.-Answers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

Birds with long legs always have
short tails. Writers on the flight Of
birds have shown that the only use of
birds tail is to serve as a rudder dur
ing the act Of fight. When birds are
provided with long legs. these are
stretched directly behind when the bird
is flying and so act as a sort of rudder.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

II the people whom Great Britain
holds IN subjugation would light as val
ianily Tor Independence as they light
IN The British service the empire could
not stand. But a. long as Great Brit
ain can count on such soldiers as the
Irish and Slkhs 10 carry on her wars
the British ensign VIII continue 70 be
an emblem OF great power.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

This great country Is sim full Of men
with consclences. one OF these has
Just given evidence Of the fact In Penn
sylyania by returning a $3.50 pension
which be admitted having obtained
fraudulcntly.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

ond wife was Mary Veren, widow of
Nathaniel Veren, a wealthy merchant
Of Salem. Their only child was Joseph.
who Inherited the homestead
Joseph married Elizabeth Porter.
daughter of Israel and Elizabeth (Ha-
thorne) Porter. From this marriage
sprang the famous soldier.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

BY the fundamentally Of literature
the mind may roam In search of nour-
ishment over the whole world. While
stern duty chains the faded body to
the mechanical duties of the home rou-
tine. Unfort-netAlp- AasraSer- II u the
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

n widowcr Of adj
vanced years, and
his maiden sister,
who is now past
middle life. The
Colerain residence
is an old-fashion-
ed, unpretentious
farmhouse.
Miss Patsy Col
Grain, or Aunt
Patsy" as she Is
Familiarity known
to her neighbors
and friends, Is a
woman of refine
ment, b G ari n 8
traces of youthful
beauty. She Is
quiet and unob-
tt1tofvo and lQ Y
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

II Alexander were n newspaper cor
respondent Of these days he would
weep because there are no more coun-
tries for him 10 talk OF as planning war
on The United States.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

Postmaster General Gary directs that
samples OF liquids and substances that
easily iiqu'fy. II not poisonous. explo-
siye or luhnmmahlc. shall 0c admitted
10 the nails. WIN certain kinds Of bot
tied lightning pass mustcri
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

A British technical journal says
Americans are called IN TO equip an
electric railroad simply because manu-
facturcrs IN England are unable to do
A. made IN America" viii be the
stamp on the London trolley lines.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

The people Of Jackson, Miss, who
wouldn't even let the Governor into the
.apiial. appear 10 hold unchailcnged the
record OF being the most panicky com
munliy IN all America.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

tendency of the former TO llnger DO
hind In company with the latter. With
out frequent friction with the outside
world, both the outward and the In
ward polish OF an individual grow duh.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

who Is afraid OF the gripi And yet
an epidemic % grip leaves behind II
more work FOR Tho undertaken than the
average yellow fever plague does. Tho
mere mention OF yellow fever or small
pox drives the people into a panic. but
typhoid fever Is as much to be dread
81. The average epidemic scare Il
largely hysterla.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

Some men have n queer Idea Of value.
A Chicago man offers $50 cash reward
Tor the return Of a parrot which has
been IN the habit OF calling out after
scorchiug bieycllsts; get on 10 the
humpl" and to every couple on tan
dem ~Kiss me quick and which IN
consequence was stolen lately.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

The Arabic used In the Koran differs
as much from the Arabic used in ordin-
airy conversation In the east as the
Latin differs from the Italian Tho
Koran Arabic is that of the literary
classes, the colloqulal Arabic that Of
the common people.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

"why don't the Billions appear IN
mourningf Wasn't Charley BIffton,
who was drowned last week member
OF their frhllyr'
Yes; but he rocked the boat
Cleveland Leader.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

An Eastern magazine prints an able
srticlc 90 How 10 Leave the Dining
Room" We haven't read II yet, but
even casual glance AZ II conyinces US
that IN the highest New York circles Il
g. no longer considered good form TO
b. carried out Of the dining-room by
the butler.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

Mr.. Holiday-"So you think that you
would like to take the position of SUI
perintendent OF the worksf Don't you
think II better for you TO seek more
humble place at first? Rollo-"Why,
sir, you have told me that there Is al
Ways plenty of room at the top. Surely.
you would not have me crowd the
worthy men who are lower down.
Boston Transcript.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11
THE RUBY HEART.

UNIT JESSfCA had
b e c n round the
world more I h n n
once. She had been
W h 1t is vulgarly
called ii globe trot-
ter In her day
she had collected
many rare and curl
Gus and beautiful
things; but now she
was an old woman.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

There need be no cause for fear that
the miners OF the Klondike regions VIII
siarvc this winter. II n comes to the
worst they can subsist on Andrcc's
stray pigeons.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

A Boston man who has started for
tho Kiondike has Included IN bis cutft
a copy Of Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poems.
lie evidently understands the climatic
cond lions al his destination
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

II the European concert Is no, max
Ing a success at home Il might make
limited tour Of this country ON the
lopular.prlcc circuit
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

Those scIf.madc men who tell OF their
anxiety TO rise In youthful life keep
quiet on the subject OF cold winter
mornings.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

Greece l. not as classically handsome
a. sho was. but she knows more about
the adelsabillty OF trying 10 whip 5oO,-
600 Turks with a few thousand irregu-
lara
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

II there Is any old hill on the Ameri-
can continent that Il not infested with
tons Of gold IL has probably bid Itself
somewhere In n mountain canyon.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11
HORSE OF THE PRAIRIE.

How the Patient Animal IL Utilized in
Lonely Places.
OF the more or less native horse Of
the prairie, the horse of the fields, the
patient creature with its foal, tender
and even compassionate, and the mod
ern horse of civilization. one of the best
records is to be found In the collection
of drawings by Frederic Remington.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

DR.. hansen made some great dlscov-
cries IN BIS arctic Journey, but he con
slders his new baby the biggest thing
on lee"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

How slow the once-marvelous Dexter
would seem In comparison with the
modern racing horse.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

~shaw's Saw shop" * sign In Port
hand. Me. and paper there suggests
that II Is good test for articulation
IN prohibition state.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

The young infant Marlborough, when
he grows M. will have TO come over
and marry an American heiress.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

Many mans idea Of friend doing
him a good turn Is TO turn the stone
when he has an Ak 20 grind.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

Yaic's new grand stand seats 1900
persons; It's chapel accommodates about
100.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11
CLOCKS PART IN A TRAGEDY

Ancient Kentucky Timepiece with
Which Goes a Gruesome Story.
Seven miles east OF Bardstown, KY
n what is known as the Beech Grove
nei0hborhood. dwells Nathan Colerain,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

Perhaps this new disease down souti
Is mild attack OF yellow Journalism.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11

The beauty of the winter girl may be
only sealskin deep.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-03-11
HAS THE UNIFORM HABIT.

Chicago City Employees Must Now Wear
Particular Garb.
The uniform habit has fastened IL
self upon Chicago. Dcnham blue is the
color Of the uniform for the city's street
cleaners. The suits cost the city APP
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-01-13

NO COMPROMISE CANDIDATE
Gen Grosyenor's Vigorous De :
NAL Of this Fake Story.

Washington, D. c., Jan. e.
General Grosvenor of Ohio, re-
turned to Washington yesterday,
and in speaking to a reporter of
the Post, concerning the story al
ready current that his return at
this particular time was due to the
fact that a 'scompromiso candi-
date" would be agreed upon and
put forward if it was finally seen
that Hanna could not pull through,
said:
cit is an internal, demnable
lie."
81 have not seen the Presi-
dent. - added Gen. Grosvenor,
''and | shall not see him before L
go back to Ohio. l am here to
make a speech on Civil Service. |
believe that Mr.. Hanna will be
elected, but the time has passed
for making predictions One
might as we'll prophesy what the
temperature will be Oh the Fourth
OF. next July"
"Nhy was the caucus aban-
doned?"
''It was not Abandoned. There
was never any authoritative an
nouncement of u caucus, and those
wlo suggested that it might be
held were not competent to speak.
4 caucus would be both unwise
and unnocessary. IL we have not
enough votes the denomination of
lack would be fatal. If we have
enough votes we do not pro
pose to let the opposition know
where they are.
"What is the situation now2'
1.-The salient point of the pres
eat situation is the fact that there
is no agreement between the Dem
ocrats and the boiling Repueli-
cans as TO the election Of a
Senator they may be uble to
reconcile their differences, but
il so il will be upon the bas-
is Of Democrat for either
the short or long Senate
rial term. The Democrats will
not give their votes without re-
cejv'ng some return I do not
ca!i9ve. howevsl. that the Two
elements vii be able to unite,
aud l confidently expect Mr..
Hanna's ELECTION next Wednes-
day. do not even look for d
deadlock. y
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-01-13
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OUR NEW TOWN CLOCK.
It is 1Sot Public Purchase, Isut is Pub
lie Convenience NevertheIess; The
InTontion of 3Er I, ID. GIddens

lie Convenience Nevertheiess; The
1nFontton of 5Er 1. D. Giddens
Net many cities the sizs Of
Goidsooro are without 5own
clock, erected from the public
funds, but as our city authorities
have not taken active steps TO
ward securing such q greatly DE-
sired pVenleuce, our towns
man MIR. l.. d. GiddeEs, some
weeks since set his ingenius
brain at work to experiment
along this hao. and ii conse
Quence. success has crowned MS
peaiseW worthy Efforts aad now
silvery-toued bell peals forth
every hour OF the day and night
Mr. Giddens has for years b &
L stTeet clock standing in front
OF MS 5ewelry store which furn~
ished he cerrect time TO those
who could See It, bat This was Fl
no service to those who were afar
Cf, aud in this last undertaking.
In which be was prompted solely
by q desire TO benefit the public.
he has overcome the obstacle Of
distance by placing large bell
on the sop Of his store building
which IS connected to the street
clock oy means OF wires charged
with electricity. 1t IS readily
recognized as the work Of a gem
ips. aud it not only reflects cred
on that gentIeman's ability as an
inventor, but when the purpose
| is considered for which SO much
hard study was required, it at
once pats him down as public
oenefactor.
The genius of Mr.. Giddens the
elder can be traced Iineaily to L.
ID. Jr-, who has thus early made
for himself a reputation as jew
eier. At his jewelry store there
is always on exhibition some nov
city which is his own handiwork, A
great many in this city still remem
Der the handsome watch which he
made himself while receiving in
struction at Northern Horologi-
cal Institute. 1t was model of
machinery and the appearance of
the castings was truly beautiful.
His work of engraving is artisti-
cally adorned with beautiful en-
bellisaments and must be admired
by those with an eye for the beau
tiful. He is, moreover, very po-
pular with the trading public, and
in all progressive movements he
takes lively interest. He is an
active and influential member of
| Goldsboro's volunteer fire depart
ment, and is one of the leading
spirits in behalf of the coming
| State F'iremans' Tournament that
Is to be held here next summer.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-01-13
Made Mr.. Caldwell Mad.
Raleigh Post.

Raleigh Post.
Mr.. L. G. Caldwell, the chair
man; and Mr.. ]. II. Pearson of
the Railway Commission, arrived
in the city yesterday from their
respective homes to attend the
meeting of the Commission here
to-day.
Mr.. Pearson stated that no spe-
cial business would come before
the meeting. but that it was called
to dispose of the regular docket.
Chairman Caldwell had read
Ohio Wilson's statement in yes
terday's Post, in which he said
that he had told the new Commis-
sioners that he would get in the
Offices of the Commission, but not
as thief in the night, as they
caldwell and Pearson) had.
Mr.. Caldwell did not take kind
ly to the (1ideonite's statement.
He said: s'He won't tell me or
Mr.. Pearson either to our faces
that we broke in as a thief in the
night.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-01-13
HINSON SMITH.
Daily Argus, Jan. Z.

Daily Argus, Jan. Z.
at the First Baptist Church
last night, Rev. Jas. Long offici-
ating. Mr.. Giles Hinson and Miss
Maud Smith were happily mar
ried In the presence Of number
of friends and admirers.
The bride is the daughter of
MIR. II. d. Smith, who is known
in this city, where he once he'd a
position as compositor on TIE
ARGUS. and who is now filing q
position in the Government
Printing Office in Washing ton.
Miss Smith had recently come to
Goldsboro to visit relatives, and
it is since she has been here that
she met for the first time the gal
liant groom, who is man of ex-
celIent character and good bust
ness standing. Each seemed to be
to the others liking and the matdA
was soon made and the marriage
consummated.
The happy event comes in the
nature of a pleasant surprise to
Mr.. Hinson's many friends among
the public generally who are lay
ishing their congratulations and
best wishes for a long and useful
life to the happy couple.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-01-13
Against the Immigration Bill.

New York. January IA pre-
liminary meeting for the setting
on foot Of an active opposition to
the immigration bill introduced
in Congress by Senator Lodge,
making it necessary for immi-
grants to be able to read five
lines of the constitution before
being allowed to land in this
country, was held this afternoon
at the Astor House.
A number of we'll known men
were present, including Oscar S.
Straus, W. Bourke Cochran,
Robert GAM. DR.. J. L. Senner,
former United States Commiss
sioner of immigration, James
Mcmahon, president OF the In
migrants Savings Bank; Alfred
F. Seligsberg, nembor of AS,
sembly; Rev Father Bonaven-
ture Fiscope, John Crane.
W. Bourke Cochran and DR..
Senner were elected president
and secretary pro tem.. and il
was agreed to hold a meeting to-
morrow at the Astor House to
elect permanent officers, adopt a
constitution. and complete the
organization.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-01-13
NO 81
THE BOTTOM DROPS OUT,
OF the North Carolina Railroad
Lease Case

Salisbury, N. c., Jan. 6.-The
lease Investigation before Special
Master Craig to-day developed
sensation in the withdrawal of
Philip W. Avirett, one of the
Governors counsel. from the
case.
Mr.. Avirett stated that his
withdrawal was due to the nu-
merous attacks made upon bim
by the newspapers of the State,
and particularly by an article
which appeared in the Evening
World, of this city, last October.
A contributory cause (though
he did mention this) was a dis
agreement between him and Mr..
w. II. Day. another of the Gov
| ernor's counsel.
The day was consumed in hear
ing witnesses for the Southern.
President Spencer, of the
Southern Railway, was the first
witness introduced.
He testified to the manner of
| the making of the lease, and
stated that no ''intlmations" or
threats" were used in securing
it; that long leases were custom
airy now, and that the North
Carolina Railroad was necessary
to the Southern, unless another
line was built.
Capt S, B. Alexander, Gen. r.
F. Hoke, Mr.. Fl. w. Fries, Col.
John L. Morehead, Mr.. D. j.
| Maxwell, DR.. v. E. Turner,
| Messrs. Chas. W. Johnson, John
P. Allison and Lee S, Overman.
These are all North Carolinians
| of prominence. All of them were
mem bers of the old Board of Di-
rectors, and were asked if any
lintimatlon Or inducement was
held out for their support of the
| lease.
All replied in the negative.
The witnesses have all been
examined, and the counsel will
conclude the hearing with argu-
| ment tomorrow.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-01-13

forgery, aud he issued check to
"AlviD Sutton" for the rise of
500, which the bearer presented
at the bank and had cashed-the
check being genuine. Later, in
posting their purchases of the
day, duplica lion Of mum bers
was discovered; reference was
had 10 tbe weighers tickets, and
thereby the spurious 1ickeG was
detected, Mr.. Pate, the weigher.
was consulted. He had not is
sued such d ticket. The whole
thing was d forgery. MIR. Pate
remena bered strange man hang
ing aTound him for quite a while
during The day, watching
hlm closely as he weighed
cottof, made out tickets and
marked the numbers on the
bales. The strange man finally
left, and Mr.. Pate thinks it was
then that he made out the spur
lous ticket, with numbers follow
ing those he had last seen him
weigh, and presented 1t at Mr..
Berden's s business office. The
forged ticket had some calculation
on The back Of it, which MIR. Bor-
den remembers to have made and
then discarded the ticket on the
street. The forger picked it up
and did his bold work on the face
Of Il, with above results. 1t is to
be hoped tha, he will be appre-
bonded
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-01-13
Enfield Enterprise: On Christ

Enfield Enterprise: On Christ
mas eve the house of Nelson Rus
sell, an old colored man who lives
about two miles from town, was
entered and the old man robbed
of about $50, which he had been
saving up for many years. "Uncle
Nelson" is an old-time darkey,
and he began his savings away
back in the antebellum days.
Lenoir Topic: Mr.. Moses H.
Gone, of New York, has pur-
chased a large amount of land in
Watauga county and is going into
the fruit growing business on a
large scale. He has already on
to be very cheap, but as op-
FORTUNES for earning living in
their cultivation their cheapness
may have proved but snare.
Most of them have probably been
abandoned because of the impos-
sibility of cultivating them to adj
vantage. In New Hampshire such
farms have sometimes been bought
for county seats for rich men, who
resort to them in the summer
months. There is no disappoint-
ment as regards profits here.
Farming has an attraction for
fsome minds, and it is a delightful
occupation for men who live quiet
and have the money to support it.
There is the speculative class
also, who think they can go into
Especial lines of farming and make
money there, but such farms as
suit their purpose are not likely
to be found abandoned. The only
safe way to purchase abandoned
farms in Massachusetts is to bt
sure you have enough money tt
support your possession. Then te
become a landholder in this way
is not without it's compensations.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-01-13
May Have Gotten Away With
$50. 900.

Chicago, January 6.-The Chi
cago police were requested by the
Pikerton Detective Agency to ap-
prehand Clark Braden, Jr., the
absconding night clerk of the
American Express Company, in
the New York Office. The loss
suffered by the express company
through the clerks disappearance
is, the Pinkertons. .Iallege, $50, .
900. According to the statement
made by the detective agency of the
amount taken by Braden $780,
900 was in currency, consisting of
fifty $500 bills and FIVE 81, 600
gold bonds of the Consumers Gas
Company, of Chicago.