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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
SOLDIERS HOME CHANGES.
Chaplain Gillespie and Assistant Sur
geon Hull Have rendered
Their designations.

Leavenworth March 12.-Chaplain G.
W. Gillespie and Assistant Surgeon
Hull of the Soldiers Home have tender
ed their designations to the national
board of managers.
The board will meet in Washington
about April 6, when action on the resig-
nations will be taken. The chaplain's
resignation is to take effect next June,
when it is his intention to leave the
government service. He will go to
Sparta, Ill, where his wife has Inherit
ed considerable property from her par
entS.
Assistant Surgeon Hull is a son of
Congressman Hull of Iowa, chairman
of the committee of military affairs. He
resigns with the expectation of receiv-
ing the appointment of chief surgeon of
the new Soldiers Home at Danville, Ill.
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BREAKS UP
CO.. DIS

''Seventy-seven" is DR.. Humphreys
famous Specific for the cure of Colds
and prevention of Pneumonia
prize ''77'' for Grip and Colds more
than words can tell, and many a poor
one has blessed me for the relief af-
forded- The Rev. c. H. II. Pannell,
Tannersville, n. Y.
I have used TT for La Grippe and
it cured me quick; it also cured two Of
my friends by taking two or three
small bottles. Vim. 7. Keeles, 1865
Wabash ave, Chicago.
''77''cures Grip, Influenza, Catarrh
Pains and Soreness in the Head and
Chest, Cough, Sore Throat and Fever.
At druggists or sent prepaid on receipt
OF price, 25c, SOC, or 81 90.
Ask for Dr. Humphreys Specific Man
ual of all Diseases at your Druggists or
Humphreys Medicine Company.New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED

Foremost among the worlds greatest
Medico- Chemists stands DR.. Slocum,
of New York City. His efforts, which
for years had been directed toward the
discovery of a positive cure for con-
sumption, were finally successful, and
already his new scientific system of
medicine" has, by it's timely use, per-
manentIy cured thousands of apparent
ly hopeless cases.
He has demonstrated the dreaded
disease to be durable beyond a doubt,
in any climate.
IndisputabIe facts prove that the
Doctors new remedies are an absolute
cure for consumption and all bronchi-
al, throat lung and chest troubles:
la grippe, stubborn coughs, catarrhal
affections; scrofula rheumatism, gen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
In a HAYLoFT, INSANE.
A Newton Man Remained Two Days
Keeping Friends Away With
a Gun

Newton, March 12.-Dave Weaver, a
young man living in the country near
here and who, for two days, has sue
cessfully held his father and brothers
at bay with a Winchester, was arrested
yesterday and brought to town. He
is now in Jail waiting preliminary hear
ing before a justice of the peace.
Weaver is a young man about 20
years old, and a widOwer. A few days
ago his father, who is well-to-dO, but
has a horror of idlers, told the son he
must go to work, or leave home The
son vowed he would do neither In
stead, he went to the barn. taking his
Winchester with him. He Sneaked up
into the hayloft and remained there.
Yesterday morning his father went to
work around the barn, when he was
met with an alarming click of gun,
and beheld his son pointing the gun at
him.
The boy called out for his father to
go away or he would kill him He
maintained his position successfully
until taken by officers. His brothers
tried to induce him to leave, and came
near being shot. At last officers were
sent for. He said he would not hurt
them, but he would kill his father and
brothers. Young Weaver was placed
in jail.
sane.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12

seriously cut o. W.Decker of that place
in the neck last Sunday, alleging the
latter was intimate with Mrs. Bauers-
felds and was bound over to the April
term of the district court, committed
suicide in his office in Leroy about 4
o'clock by shooting himself in the head.
Bakersfield was one Of the deputy coal
oil inspectors under Dr. Wharton, and
was a warm personal friend of Cover
nor Leedy. He was one of the promi-
nent Populists of Coffey county. He
was member of the Knights of Pyth-
las and Masonic orders, and also a
Knight TempIar and belonged to EN-
poria commandery.
Last Sunday W. H. Decker, a
wealthy mill owner, went to Bauers-
fields house and a quarrel arose over
the laGter'S wife. Bakersfield became
greatly enraged and attacked Decker,
inficting a terrible wound in his neck
with knife. Since then Bauersfelds
wife has left, and he became despond-
ent,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12

happy Womanhood and Wifehood.
Weak, bilious, dyspeptic women are
robbed of their natural attractiveness and
capacity. They lose healthy color and
energy and ambition. The blood becomes
poor and thin and laden with disease-germs.
The true antidote for this condition is DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery It acts
directly upon the digestive powers and the
liver, creating pure, red, healthy blood free
from bilious impurities; il renovates every
organ and tissue of the body, building up
hard, elastic flesh and muscular strength
and inparting nerve power and permanent
vitality, which malt extracts do not give
Mrs. Ella Howell, of Derby. Perry Co, Ind,
writes: In the year of 1894 was taken with
stomach trouble-nsrvous dyspepsia There was
q GOODNESS in my stomach, and weight which
seemed lile rock. Everything that ate gave
me great pain; had bearing down sensation;
was svvelled across my stomach; had a ridge
around my right side, and in a short time I was
bloated was treated BY three of our best ply
slcianS but got no relief. weak could
not walk across the room without assistance.
Then Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery was
recommended to rne and got Il, and commenced
the use of it. began to improve very fast after
the use of a few bottles. The physicians said my
disease was leading into pulmonary consump-
ton, ana gave me up to die. thank God that
my cure Is permanent"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
Pensions for Kansang.

Washington, March 12.-Pensions
have been granted as follows:
Original-Special February 26, James
Clarity, National Military home, Leav-
enworth, IS. Charles Pencils, North
Topeka, Sc.
Additional-Boyd Creighton, Osawa-
tonne, Sc to $12; Lewis w. Ellis, Phil
lipsburg, 81 to Sc; Austin J. Hartman,
Carbondale, So to $40; James G. Nichols,
Neal, Sc to So
Restoration and suppIemental-Ga-
briel W. Sullivan, dead, Independence,
Restoration and reissue-Jos. Smith,
Grenola, ST.
$12 to SIT.
Reissue-Wilson Purdy, Leon, SIT;
Levi Clark, Oskaloosa, So.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
Dynamite for a Disreputable Woman.

Lawrence, March ia terrific ex-
ploslon about 1870 at night awakened
almost every resident in town. 1t was
soon discovered that the residence of
Mrs Ella Dawson, a woman of unsav-
DRY reputation, living in North Law
renee, had been wrecked with dynamite
The entire side of the house was torn
out and splintered into fragments Not
a window was left in the house. Mrs.
Dawson, her son and daughter and
brother were asleep in the house, but
escaped unframed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
drawn by a State Journal Artist)

terested in the ventilation of the affairs
of the Chicago & St Louis Electric rail-
way which has been ordered for Mon
day by Judge Valiant of the circuit
court. In 1892, the company was incor-
porated under the laws of Illinois, with
Prof Francis T. Nipher, of this city, as
president, and was to operate an cleo
trio line between this city and Chicago
The capital stock was 100000 and the
prospectus contained the names of
many prominent men. No work has
ever been done on the road and recent
Iy it's offices here were closed. Now sew
eral of the smaller stockholders would
like to know how matters stand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12

and all wasting conditions; and to bet
ter demonstrate its wonderful merits. he
will send Three Free Bottles CThe DR..
Slocum New Scientific System of Med
icine) with full instructions, to all read
ers of the Topeka State Journal who
send for them
Simply write to T. A. Slocum. Manu-
featuring Chemist, SO Pine street, New
York, giving pOstoffice and express ad-
dress.
There is no charge for medicine or
eSpondence-advfce
Knowing, as we do, of the undoubted
efficacy of the DR.. Slocum New System
of Medicine, we urge every sufferer to
take advantage of this most liberal pro-
position.
Please tell the Doctor, when writing.
that you read this generous offer in the
Topeka State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
Lawrence Debaters Chosen.

Lawrence, March 1.-THE final de-
bate for the selection of Kansas univer-
sity representatives for joint debate
with Missouri, which will be held in
Lawrence next month"; took place last
night. There were six contestants for
the honor, having been selected by a
series of competitive debates, and of
them the following three were chosen:
w. G. Kretzinger, Ernest G. Simpson
and b B. Mccall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
kirkpatrick Goes to Washington.

Fredonia, March 12.-Ex-Congress-
man Kirkpatrick departed this after
noon for Washington, to confer with
Senator Baker with reference to ap-
pointments in the district. The sickness
of his daughter delayed his going a
week or more. The general opinion here
is that Kirkpatrick will be nominated
by reclamation at the coming conven-
tiOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
JAKE SCHAEFER LOSES.
The Great Billiardist Defeated in His
Damage Suit.

Chicago, March 1.-THE damage suit
of Jacob Schaefer, the billiard cham
pion against the North Chicago Street
Railway company for injuries alleged to
have been received in being thrown
from a car three years ago was decided
in favor of the street car company to-
day. Schaefer sued for $35, 600 dam
ages, claiming his left wrist had been
injured in such manner as to interfere
seriously with his billiard playing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
BEST CHICKENS AT COLUMBUS
Therefore That Town is Selected for
the Next Methodist Conference.

Ottawa, March 12-Columbus was al
most unanimously chosen by the South
Kansas conference as the place OF
meeting next year. Eureka and Inde-
pendence had some supporters but on
the statement of one of the ministers
that the man who raised the most and
best chickens lived in Columbus, the
other towns had no show.
INDEPENDENCE pressed her claims on
not having any coal smoke, but Column
bus and her chickens won. The clos
ing business was routine. The various
districts reported and James Hunter,
GUY Hamilton. D A. Leeper, J. f.
Brant and w t York, were granted
superannuated relation and referred to
the board of stewards. Rev H A j.
Palmer. of New York addressed the
conference last night on missions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
oattleman Robbed by a Girl

Chanute, March 12.-George Parker
a cattleman from the territory, was re-
resort.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12

has been constructed without regard to
cost and Mr.. Criley said last evening it
was almost perfect in all essential
points. 1t has 300 rooms. It will be
run on both American and European
plan and will have also a ladies' cafe
and restaurant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
Letting Him Down Instead.

He-So you're going to throw ne
down, after all?
She-Yes. Father said he would if
didn't, and he is terribly literal, you
know.-Brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
SUICIDE OF BAUERsFELD.
Deputy Coal Oil Inspector Takes His
Life at Leroy.

Burlington, March 12.-Word was re-
ceived here late yesterday afternoon
that F. S. Bakersfield of Leroy, who
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
THEY ARE INOUISITIYE.
Stockholders Want to Know About
the G. & st. L. Electric Railway.

st. Louis March 12.-According to
Attorney Grimm, others besides his eli
ent, George H. Little, will be deeply in
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-05
Official War Book

by Congressman James Rankin Young.
All about the var with Spain, the
navy, the defenses, b%attleships, etc.
Portraits and biographies of Dewey
and all prominent officers. Nearly 600
pages. Massive volume. Marvelously
cheap. Best authorship. Only anthem
tic, official book. Experience not nee
essary. Ladies as successful as gentle.
men. We are the largest subscription
book firm in the United States. Write
us. Fifty personsare employed in our
correspondence department alone to
serve you. Our book is just out. Get
agency first and be first in the field.
Large Soc. war map in colors free with
the book or outfit. Other valuable
premiums. Tremendous seller. Big
gest money maker ever known. Most
liberal terms guaranteed. Agents max
ing 81 to s28 per day. Full book sent
prepaid to agents s1.45. Splendid sam
pie outfit and full Instructions free
for nine 2-cent stamps to pay postage.
Mention this paper. Monroe Book Co,
Dept M, Chicago, Ill. 8
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-05
Girls
Story.
This IS an occurrence i tie lite Of a young girl
sMo had a near approach to dsaM, and Of tile mar
yeAMs manner aM auhaIh she acas rescued.

Eighteen years ago Miss Mabel Shields
was born in Chicago.
TIE most remarkable fact about her Is,
that she Is alive to-day, living with her
mother at 1916 West Congress Street, and
enjoying excellent health.
Two years ago she commenced to fail,
a number Of complications setting in, Incl
dent to budding womanhood.
Her experience and sufterings during these
two years were not only distressing BIS. ter
rible. At last, utterly discouraged, She found
relief and perfect health.
Her own story relating this experience
will be a matter OF great interest 10 hun
dreds Of young women who are passing
through the same period OF lie traugias with
danger and death.
Miss Shields said. 1.-TWO years ago I
commenced TO fail in health. At first l did
not pay much attention to my falling health,
thinking I would mend shortly.
81 grew worse week after week till / be-
came so bad that I was obliged to receive
medical treatment.
81 went TO the best hospital here for SIX
weeks, bit was not benefited.
~ had a terrible throbbing in my head
day and night: my whole system was on
the verge Of a nervous collapse, and fol
weeks I could not sleep. 1then went TO a
fannous eye and ear ;nfirmary.
"The physician there believed at first thai
something was growing in my ear, but at'e'
receiving treatment from him some time,
finally told me there was no such scewth,
brt il was purely a case of extreme ner-
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-05

vocsness and bad state Of the Blood. He
wa net able to give me any relief.
"I lost ali color, had no good blood, and
when ! held Up my hands you could al
most see through them. ! wa SO weak
that could not walk cp stairs.
III was completely discouraged, for the
physical state 1 was in was deplorable.
"Onc Of my friends suggested that I take
Dr.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People,
which / finally did.
"After having Used the pills in one box
I felt much better. / kept taking the pills
and grew stronger each week, my nervous
ness decreased and ] resained flesh and
health.
eater I had taken the fifth box Of pills
I did not have any %throbbing in my head
and l was as strong as ! had ever teen.
"To-dayI have a healthy color, a good
appetite, and the nervousness has left me.
In the last two months l have gained flesh
rapidly and am in perfect health.
"Th;s marvellous change in my condi-
ton is entirely due to DR.. Williams Pink
Pills, and l cannot say too much for them"
That there be no doubt regarding this
story, Miss Shields made affidavit Before
Notary Public L. L. James.
"Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo-
PIE are composed of vegetable remedies that
exert a powerful influence in purifying and
enriehing the blood. Many diseases long
supposed by the medical profession to be in
durable have suceumbed to the potent in
ffuenee Of these pills. This universal remedy
is scio sy all druggists.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-05
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the pub
lie to know of one concern in the land
who are not afraid to be generous to
the needy and suffering. The proprie-
tors of DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds have
given away owe ten million trial bot
ties of this great medicine and havethe
satisfaction of knowing it has absolute
ly cured thousands OF hopeless cases.
Asthma, Bronchitis. Hoarseness and
all diseases of the throat, chest and
luIgsare positively curedby DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. Trial
bottles free at Emil Hargens' Drug
Store. Regular size soc and 81. Guar
anteed to cure or money refunded.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-05
CHURCH

Congregational church services Sun
days at 1880 IL. m. and $50 p. nj.
Rev. D. V. ID. Wight of Hastings,
Neb., will preach at the Presbyterian
Church on Sunday Aug, 9th Mt III a. IN.
The pastor will preach in the evening.
M. u. church-morning services at III
a. IN. Evening services at 8 p. III. Sab
bath school at 10 a. III. y. B. CuApIN.
Pastor.
Services at st. Luke's Mission, Epis-
copal, Cold Brook north of court house
Sunday morning at 1O:3O Il. M. Sunday
school at II o'clock. Evening service
at s.
Baptist Cl.urch.-Sunday school, 10
a. M; preaching at IL: Junior Union.
3p. m. b. Y. p. u. at Z. Evening SER
vice mt s. Bible study Tuesday at s p.
m. Prayer meeting on Thursday at S
j. II. CATLIN, Pastor.
The new schedule of services for the
Soldiers Home is as follows: First
Sunday in each month, J.. L. Catlin;
second Sunday in each month, \. b
Chaplin; third Sunday in each month
j. b. Long; fourth Sunday in each
month, B. Il. Pearson; fifth Sunday
in each month: song service.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-05
Daily Excursion,

To Deadwood. Lead City and the Up
per Hills via the Elkhorn. Round trip
Sc. Limit 3 days. Good returning
from Lead City to Piedmont by the b.
III. q 1T. p, a narrow guage road which
t~raverses through the heart of the
Hills and is noted for it's beautiful and
magnificent scenery. Crystal Cave,
the Knife Blade Rock and many
other interesting features u be seen
along this line.
A. d. Woop. Agent.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-05
Tourist Car to California.

An upholstered Pullman tourist car
is run every Wednesday by the North
ern Pacific. This car leaves st. Paul
$40 p. H., Minneapolis 800 p. M,
reaching San Francisco the following
Monday morning. Double berth only
5000. For tickets and reservations
write to any ticket agent N. p. II. r..
Co., OF Chas. S. Fee, General Passen-
ger agent. Paul, Mimi.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-05
The Omnha Exposition.

All aboard for the big fair via. the
Eikhorn. Remember the advantages
we offer. ID miles the shortest route;
about three hours less time on cars;
10 delays: only one change: and we
stop within only one block from the
entrance. Special rates continually i'll
effect. Write or call upon me for any
further information. A. ID. Woop.
Ag't,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-05
Hot Water.

Much suffering might be avoided If
people could only be made to realize
that a cupful Of hot water, q hot bath
OF hot applications of any kind ara
among the most useful forms OF medl.
cation known to the human family, and
if resorted to will almost immediately
remove any Of the violent symptoms Oh
3iSnasal
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-05

Cheap, quick, comfortable. Leave
Omaha 4:35 p. M, Lincoln Clio p. M,
and Hastings $50 p. m. every Thurs
day in clean, modern, not crowded
tourist sleepers. No transfers; cars
run right through to San Francisco
and Los Angeles over the scenic route
through Denver and Salt Lake City.
Cars are carpeted; upholstered in rat
tan; have spring seats and backs, and
are provided with curtains, bedding,
towels. soap, etc. Uniformed porters
and experienced excursion conductors
accompany each excursion. relieving.
passengers of all bother about bag
gage, pointing out objects of interest,
and in many other ways helping to
make the overland trip a delightful ex-
perience. Second class tickets are
honored. Berths five dollars.
For folder giving full information,
call at nearest Burlington Route ticket
office, or write to j. Francis, general
passenger agent, Omaha, Nebraska.
No Chance to Get Old.
Mrs. Wicks-Why is old china SO
valuable?
Mrs. Ricks-On account of its rarity
Mrs. Wicks-But I don't see why it
should be so very rare?
Mrs. Ricks-Well, with my expert
ence Of servants, I must confess that a
piece Of china that lasts a month is a
wonder to me.-Harper's Bazaar.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-05
One .Fare excursion, ON tbe Elkhorn.

The Elkhorn will run excursions to
Hot Springs from all points along it's
line, tickets good for thirty days, for
one fare for the round trip on the fol-
lowing dates: June 10th and Both;
July 9TH and 10Th; August 9th and 26th;
September 10th and Doth. Write your
friends about these excursions.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-05
Special Daily Executions via Burlington
Route

To Deadwood and return, good 5 days
stop over at Custer and Sylvan Lake
$500.
To Deadwood, Lead City, spearfsh
and return, good 4 days stop off at Gus
ter, Hill City and Sylvan Lake, $3.50.
To Grow Agency and Fort Custer,
Mont, and return, good 10 days SIT.
To Sheridan and return, good ten
days, $3.50.
TO Livingston. Montana, yellow
stone National Park and return, good
40 days, with stop overs going and re-
turning, S41.7O.
Custer, S. ID, and return Saturdays
Sundays, good returning the Tuesday
following, one fare for the round trip.
r. ID. WEST, Agent.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-05
Ingrntitude.

One Of the passengers from the
wrecked steamer Kameruk9 who was
saved by pigs swimming ashore with u
life line ate bacon for breakfast as soou
rs he arrived at Sydney. Exchange.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-05

A Berlin paper declares, ON medical
authority, that not one Of Ger1nany's
professional bicyclists has q normal,
sound heart, and that most Of them be.
come unfit at 90 for great bodily exer-
ton.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-05
No Chance to Get Old.
A Drawback to Happine.

"You didn't seem to enjoy the opera
a bit, Miss Gayly."
mo. l forgot to carry that elegant
new fan auptie sent me from Paris. D.
Detroit Free Press.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-05

English people, it seems. eat more
butter than any other people on the
face of the earth. 1t is partly through
this that the British complexion is the
purest in the world.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-05
Time Table,
Not Springs, s. D.

Hilii City. bsalWeoSs;; j Lead u , City and IS - N.
No. Sii. Passenger. daily. Edgemont
and ali points east. west ind south
leaves, 6:35 i. M. arrives, SOB pm.
Sleeping. dining and reclining chair |: cars
sold to ali points in United Suites and Canada.
For information regarding rates, time ableS
etc, call on or write Il. d, West, agent. or y.
Frances, general passenger agent, Omaha
Nebraska.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-05

PACIFIC SHORT LINE AT o'NE1L1. NEB
TIME
Leaves: Passenger, Arrives.
1910 a. III. Daily, Except Sunday $3.50 u. III.
w-Through connections. both ways with
Black Hills train. BY taking this line you
can go to Sioux City and return the same
day. Connections made with al trains for
the east and for South Dakota, Buy local
tickets to OfNeill.