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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-03-17

Farmers who are patronizing TIN
creamery are certainly looking TO Their
own interests, and OF course are anxiou
to increase profits by improving theil
all such TO the fact that we have n limit
ed number OF Bulis,-the celebrated Rec
Rose, Milk Strain, Of Short Horn Dur
ham Cattle,-all old enough for service
this year. You can find no better stock
Call and see them, get our terms. and b,
happy.
-SigIm ger & Wickre.
As NJ. Thorsen was driving to town
yesterday morning, he discovered a
barn belonging to Henry Johnson in
Racine township in flames. He alarmed
the inmates of the house, who were in
ignorance OF the fire, and by hard work
the horses, cows and implements were
got out OF the burning building, which
was totally destroyed. The fire is sup
posed to have been caused by a spark
from the kitchen stove, carried by the
high wind prevailing al that time. The
loss is $50.
A couple OF local pugilists. aceompau
led by a number OF sports, went down
to Waubay last night for the purpose OF
giving a so-called sparring exhibition.
Marshal Fulmer teIephoned up that
they would surely be arrested If they
attempted to pull or the mill in the
village, bat they went down just the
same and pitched the ring outside the
village limits. Six rounds were fought,
and Frenchy was declared the winner.
1t was a tame affair. no blood being
drawn, nor did either pug receive IN
particular damage.
Married, Monday evening, March II,
at their rooms, by Rpy. Hammer, Julius
Dustrud to Miss Matilda Muuson. This
popular~young couple who have EN-
banked in matrimony under the most
sEa favorable auspices are old hnl we'll
known residents of our city. The groom
has for years been the faithful aud effic-
lent salesman in The Fair, while the
bride is a young lady possessed OF all
the qualifications needed for a housewife
and is exceptionally we'll fitted to adorn
and bless a home. The Reporter extends
it's hearty congrat ulations and wishes
them every happiness.
On March 10, occurred one of the best,
most instructive and interesting lectures
we have ever listened to in Webster. DR..
A. r. CIough of Madison, who is, by the
way, one OF the finest orators in the
st ate, delivered his lecture, sam | My
Brothers Keeper" under the auspices
of the |. o. De +. of this city, the pro
ceeds to be used in helping to build an
Odd Fellows Home for aged and'indigent
Odd Fellows A large and appreciative
audience was present and was fully re-
paid by an address scintillatiag with
bright thoughts and gems OF oratnry.
AT the conclusion OF the lecture, ex-Gov.
Sheldon made q few remarke ON behalf
of the local lodge and the audience, K
pressing qualification at the pleasure
afforded by the speaker, ands thanking
him for the use of his talents for such a
noble purpose.
New Dress Goodsin patternsThe Fair
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-03-17
.dvertised Letters.

Whe following letters remain unclaimed
in the postoftice at Webster, >. d., for
tbs week ending March. rs. 1898.
Julius Crosse, Thomas Darais-
Miss Grace Foster AD Grant
Christ Jensen, NV LeBarrsn,
Miss Francis. PaaliGk.
When calling for the above, please say
advertised" and give.date.
II. w. PARLIMAN, p. Nj.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-03-17
Card of Thanks.

We wish TO express our sincere thanks
tn the many friends who 80 kindly
assisted us through the sickness and
death OF our loved one. /.
Mrs. VIM. Crofoot.
-Mrs.L. d.. Crofoot.
May l.. Grofoot.
Marshal NJ. Dean.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
GO EAST THIS FALL.
Low Rates Special Accomoda atoms.

October is the ideal month for trav.
cling, and parties who desire to visit
friends in the east should avail them
selves of the extremely low rates of
fare for the triennial Conclave of
Knights Templar to be held at Pitts
burg Oct. 10th to 14th, 1898. Tickets
good 80 days from date of sale. The
trip will include Washington, d. c.,
Baltimore, Gettysburg, Norfolk Navy
Yard, Old Point Comfort, Fortress Mon
roe, and many other places of historic
interest. The route east of Chicago
will be given later. Points in Ohio,
Pennsylvania, New York. Maryland,
Virginia and West Virginia can be
easily reached by this line. Sleeping
cars will start from West Union. For
further information and sleeping car
reservations address Mr.. E. o. Soule,
g. A. p. D., Cedar Rapids, Ia, or call
ON or addressMr. E. b. Shaw, West
Union, Iowa, who will have personal
charge of this excursion on the DEBORAH
Division of the B. G. r. & N. Ry.
24-t9m-20d
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
French War Minister Resigns.

Paris, Sept. 19-General Zurlinden.
the minister Of war. has rendered his
resignation at a meeting Of the cabinet
ministers. 1t was decided to submit
the documents in the Dreyfus case to a
commission to be selected by the min
lister of justice, Sarrien. The minister
for war, General Zurlinden. and the
minister of public works, Senator TIL
laya, left before the council adjourned.
which is interpreted as meaning that
they do not agree with their colleagues
in this matter and they intend to re-
sign. AS he was leaving the Elysee
palace afterthe cabinet meeting large
crowd Of people cheered the premier, M.
Brisson. with cries of Viva la Revi-
sion." apparently showing that popular
feeling was changing in favor Of re-
opening of the Dreyfus case.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
WAR INQUIRY BEGUN.
Commission Holds Its Initial Meeting at
the White House.


Washington. Sept. 26.-The commits
sion to Investigate the conduct of the
war department during the recent con-
fict with Spain held its initial meet
ing in the Office of President Mckinley
at the White House. There were eight
members present and 1t was announced
that the services OF a ninth man were
counted upon. though his name was not
made public. The eight who were pres
ent were: Major General Granville M.
Dodge OF Iowa, Colonel j. A. Sexton of
Illinois, Captain z. p. Howell of Geor-
gia, Major General j. M. Wilson, chief
Of engineers of the United States army;
Hon. Charles DENLY Of Indiana, late
minister to China; Ex-Governor Urban
A. Woodbury. of Vermont, Ex-Governor
James A. Beaver of Pennsylvania, and
Major General H. Med McCook of the
army (retired.)
The appearance of Ex-Governor Beav-
err as a member Of the commission was
q surprise. as his selection was not
known until he appeared at the White
House at the beginning OF the session.
The commission spent an hour and
. half with the president and then pro-
ceeded to the room assigned 1t at the
war department for the purpose of or
ganizing and beginning work. The pro-
ceedings with the president consisted
In the main Of general exchange OF
views as to the scope of the commits
sion's investigation in which the presi-
dent participated quite freely. He told
the members that the Organization Of
the commission had been undertaken
at the request OF Secretary Alger and
read letter from the secretary IN
watch he made the request. "a ~
06cinnati, Sept. 26.-Dr. Phineas 8
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
SENN'S STATEMENT.
Talks Of Some Of the Faults al
the Camps.
SAYS THE SYSTEM WAS ALL WRONG

mo Physician Has Some Very Hard
Things to Say About General shafter-
Claims shafter Was Either Too Ignorant
or Too Arrogant While In Santiago-No
Truth In the Report That Secretary Al
ger Has Resigned from the Cabinet.
Washington, Sept. PA very per-
Qnptory message Of instruction has
Been sent to the Cuban military COM
mission and by them made the basis of
. note to the Spanish commissioners.
The authorities in Washington will not
make public the terms Of the note, but
Its general tenor is that the United
States will not be satisfied with any
further delay In the evacuation of
Cuba. 1t is to the effect that the terms
OF the protocol called for the immediate
evacuation Of Cuba and that Spanish
sovereignty must be relinquished. The
American commissioners have been in
4ormed that the evacuation of Cuba can
not be delayed.
Chicago. Sept. 22.-Dr. Nicholas Sem.
But a short time ago Lieutenant Col
pnep" Nicholas Sem, has returned to
Ehicago. After serving five months in
Cuba and Porto Rico as chief of the
operating staff, he has resigned his
commission and received his honorable
discharge. DR.. Sem will at once go for
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Cheap Excursions.

Via B., Z. r. & N. Ry., on July
and 10, Aug. and 16, Sept. and 20,
Oct. 4 and Is. On these dates tickets
good 81 days, will be sold at rate of
one fare plus 50 to all points on this
line in Iowa, Minnesota and South Da-
kota, north of and including Shell
Rock and Abbott Crossing, and to
Waverly. Tickets at this rate will
also be sold by all agents of this COM
pany to large numbers of cities and
towns in southern, western and north
ern states. For full particulars call on
agent B., G. r. & N. Ry. or address
j. Morton, G. p. & It. A.,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Holocaust al Toledo.

Toledo. O., Sept. Pas the result OF
a fire here, caused by dust explosion
in an elevator, ten men are dead, a num-
Der missing and many injured, seven
or more fatally. The elevator Of Pad
dock. Hodge & Co. is in ruins and the
property loss Is in the neighborhood of
s550,000. The men who lost their lives
In the explosion and fire are: Grace
Parks, aged 10. daughter Of Superin-
tendent w. J. Parks; John Carr. show
eler; Fred Garrett, shoveler; Everett
Smith, machinist; unknown Polish
shoyeler; unknown shoveler.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28

q rest, not far from Oshkosh, Wis,
Where he will put In his time hunting.
BE will resume his work at Rush Medi-
cal college next Tuesday. DR.. Sem
talks freely of the mismanagement
Which cost so many American soldiers
System at Fault.
I'm the first place" he said, ''the sys-
tenn is at fault. The medical depart
Wept should be able to work with abso-
ltte independence, as in the English
army. Now, 1t is dependent for trans
portation and the delivery of supplies
4NQnz the Quartermaster's department.
6ufhcient medical supplies were ordered
10 Santiago, but they were not deliv-
efed. have said before that General
ohafter was either ignorant or AFRO
CANT, and told him so to his face. Look
~ the contrast between his campaign
4pd that of General Miles. To be sure,
Heneral Miles did not have an oppor-
funity to show to good effect the per-
lection of his arrangements, for VIC
Tory there was too easy. But I know
that everything was like clockwork.
For instance. there were no lighters at
Santiago to unload supplies from the
Relief and other ships. and the neces-
ttries remained on the vessels for days.
General Miles provided for all this in
advance.
THE great trouble with camps like
Wikoff Is that large bodies of soldiers
have been kept in the same place too
long a time. In extemporized camps
no adequate arrangements can be made
Tor sewerage, and typhoid fever devel-
OBS in due course. In connection with
other army surgeons, / have reached
the conclusion that different food must
be given the army of occupation in
Cuba and other hot countries. Instead
OF pork and beans and canned goods.
the men must have fresh meat and
fruit. They must have lighter garments
and must not be kept in tn eclimate too
long. The regiments should be shifted
frequently. There are many questions
which the war department has not an
swered satisfactorily. For example,
why were Krag-Jorgensen rifles sent
to the Cubans-perhaps some time to
be turned against us-when our volun-
teers were carrying heavy Springfelds
of half the effectiveness of the modern
gum"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
MINE IS THEIR TOMB.
Pennsylvania Golfers Die In the Bowel
Of the Earth.

fennsylvanlo golfers Die IN the bowels
Of the Earth.
Brownsville. Pa, Sept. A.-Fifty- -four
men were entombed In the Umpire mine
Of Snowden, Gould & Co., one-fourth
mile below Brownsville. by an explosion
OF gas. Eight dead bodies have so far
been taken out. Immediately following
the explosion Of gas there was a second
explosion OF fire-damp. There were 40
men in the mine at the time Of the ex-
plosion, work having been begun for
the day q short time previous. OF
these fifty-eight were In entries No. 8
and 10. -Four men, Jacobs, Davis,
Whetzell, Walker and Hungarian
were near the mouth Of the entries. The
others were far in. When the explo-
sion came these four men made a rush
for the main heading, which they sue
ceeded in reaching. though all were
more or less injured. They finally
crawled out to the open air.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Detroit. Mich, Sept. 2s.-Governor

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 23.-Governor
Pingree was renominated unanimously
state convention that met here. There
was absolutely no opposition, although
among the 1,091 delegates there were
many who were antagonistic to the
"friend Of the people" These ignored
him in their speeches. The name OF the
governor was presented by Charles
Flowers, corporation counsel. and the
speech was wildly cheered. No other
candidate appeared. Governor Pingree
was compelled to make speech and
was given q war mreception.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Isc! War Atlas. Iscl

Contains 16 pages of new and COM
plete map of Cuba, the West Indies,
the Philippine Islands, Spain and
Portugal, City and Harbor of Havana,
double page map of the world, etc.
Published by the B., G. r. & N. Ry.
and for sale by all agents of this COM
pany for Is cts,or sent postage paid for
Is cts. Address j.. Morton, @. P. & II.
A, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
He LIS Worse Than Yousouf.

New York. Sept 24.-There arrived
on the Teutonic giant Turk named
HALL Adali. 80 years of age. feet 6
inches In height, weight $50 pounds, and
with tremendous muscular develop
ment He came from Indianapolis. Tur-
key. and is ready to meet all Corners In
wrestling. He claims to have defeated
Yousouf. the "Terr.r'e Z, ...'s.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
From an Old Minister.

/ have used DIR. Warmers White
Wine of Tar Syrup for sore throat,
weak lungs, coughs and colds; it sur
passes all other remedies / have tried.
With many thanks to the doctor FOR
his valuable remedy, remain, Rev.
6. w. Hagans, Clyde, o.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Temple Action Is Endorsed.

Chicago. Sept. ga telegram from
Mrs. Clara c. Hoffman, in attendance
at the Maine w. c. T. u. convention at
Bangor, to the national w. c. T. u. Of
ficers announces the unanimous election
of Mrs. Lillian M. N. Stevens as presi-
dent and the solid Endorsement by the
convention of the action OF the national
executive meeting In July anent the
temple.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Homeseekers' Excursion.

The c. M. & st. P. Ry. will sell
Homeseekers Excursion Tickets July
10, Aug. 2 and is, Sept. and 20 and
Oct. and IS, Nov. and Is. Dec. 6
and 20; same territory as heretofore.
Inquire of s. V. POTTER, Agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
For Sale.

/ have some of the choicest building
lots in the city for sale. High, terraced
ard fronted by mecadamized streets.
]. w. DAUBNEY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Wanted.

A good steady boy to learn the bar.
ber's trade. Apply at once.
JOE SHEMA.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28

Conner Of this city. . distinguished
physician and surgeon. who served In
the civil war. has accepted the invita-
ton of the president to become a MEM
Der Of the committee to investigate the
conduct Of the war
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Don't Pay Rent;Buy Lot and Build House.

/ am offering. for the money, the
best residence lots in DEBORAH. Will
sell for part cash, balance on monthly
or yearly payments. In Paine &
OCOnnor's and Day g. Paine's addition.
HERBERT d. PAINE.
Sampson Block.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
PINGRER IS NAMED.

Republicans Renominate Him Tor Govern
Of Michigan.
Governor. .HAZEN s. PINGREE
Lieut.. Governor. 20. w. ROBINSON.
Secretary of State. ....J. 8. STEARNS
Auditor. ...............R ROSCOE ID. DIX
Attorney General. HORACE M. OREN
Treasurer. GEORGE STEEL
Land COMMISSIONER WIN. A. FRENCH
eupt. Inst'ct'n.. JASON Z. HAMMOND
Board of Education. II. F. JOHNSON
..................... A. PLATT
State Regents. ....ELI II. SUTTON
....................J. b. JUDKINS
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Peace Commission ut Liverpool.
Cervera at Madrid

Madrid, Sept. 23.-Admiral Cervera
has arrived here. There were no Incl
dents worth noting in connection with
his arrival at the capital.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
More Briradier Generals Named.


Washington. Sept. 26.-The president
has appointed the following named Of
fieers: To be brigadier generals Of vol
unteers: (For services in Santiago
campaign.) Lieutenant Colonel Charles
d. viele, First United States cavalry;
Colonel William M. Wherry, Sixteenth
United States infantry; Colonel John H.
Page. Third United States infantry:
Lieutenant Colonel ]. H. Patterson.
Twenty-second United States infantry;
Lieutenant Colonel A. s. Daggett,
Twenty-fifth United States infantry;
Lieutenant Colonel c. r. Humphrey.
quartermaster's department; Colonel
J. F. Weston. subsistence department.
Six More Illinois Soldiers Dead.
Chicago, Sept. 26.-Six brave soldier
boys belong to the Illinois regiments
died during the last twenty-four hours
at different camps. Four Of these at
Jacksonville, Fla, and two answered
the call for final muster at Pounce,
Porto Rico. The following is the list
o fthe dead: Peter Little. Fourth Illi-
nois, at Jacksonville, Fla; Herman Nc
Farland, Fourth Illinois, at Jackson
Vile, Fla; Herman Smith, Fourth I'LL
nois, at Jacksonville, Fla; George Good
win, Fourth Illinois, at Jacksonville.
Fla; Albert r. Schmidt, Sixth Illinois.
at Ponce, Porto Rico; Christ Hollis,
Third Illinois, at Ponce. Porto Rico.
Peace Commission Mt Liverpool.
Liverpool, Sept. 26.-The United
States peace commissioners landed here
from the Cunard line steamer Cam
pania, which reached her landing stage
before daylight. They are all in good
health and refreshed by the voyage
for the work in store for them.
Cervera at Madrid.
Madrid, Sept. 23.-Admiral Cervera
has arrived here There were no Incl
dents worth noting in connection with
his arrival at the capital.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28

DIR. Miles Remedies"
DR.. Miles, Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under q positive
guarantee. first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases OF the heart and
nerves free. Address.
DIR. MILES MEDICAL
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28

ON earth than that Of a railroad engin-
eer. On his steady nerves. clear brain,
bright eye and perfect self command. do
pend the safety Of the train and the lives
Of its passengers. DR.. Miles, Nervine and
other remedies are especially adapted TO
keeping the nerves steady. the brain clear
and the mental faculties unimpaired.
Engineer r. w. Mccoy. formerly OF 1898
broadway. Council Bluffs, but now residing
at Bali Humboldt St., Denver. writes that he
suffered for years from constipation. caus-
ing sick. nervous and bilious headaches and
was fully restored to health by DIR. Miles,
Nerve & Liver Pills. Heartily recommend
The Holly chieftain., 1898-11-04
Fancx-Priced Cigars.

Every now and then newspaper
story goes the rounds describing the
immensely choice and expensive ci.
gars said to be made to order for E,I-
ropean crowned heads and American
millionaires. The cigars that figure
In these yarns cost from So to IS
apiece. and are made from the rarest
cuttings of specially grown leaf. A
New Orleans expert, thoroughly famil-
lar with the subject, pronounces all
this fairy tale. AT $500 a 1000, deal
ers' prices" he remarked, the other
day, "one buys absolutely the best
cigar that can be made on earth. The
highest human skill and finest imagine
able material cannot possibly produce
anything worth more. All over that
figure goes for the style of pa cking and
the name. VI course there is no limit
to what may be lavished on the box
and the makers of well-known brand
that sells for $1,000 nre particular to
specify fancy package in their cata-
logue. These goods are very large
and weigh 40 pounds to the 1000. For
the standard size l repeat that $500 Is
the top limit Apropos of high prices.
Gen. Grant, while president, smoked a
cigar which he bought through a New
Orleans house at 81 apiece. and it is
laid that similar cigar is made for |
the present car Of Russia.-N. O.
Timss-Democrat.
The Holly chieftain., 1898-11-04

their guard. When Mike, two or three
days after the storm, was obliged to go
TO Wallace for supplies, he avoided the
the railrond track anj. took the oldtrail,
and Darcie remained in the tunnel. with
his Winchester handy, and an ore-car on
tie track by way of barricade. He was
in his working-clothes, but he was not
making wages, not even the wages of
trammer, according to company
prices. He was still grinding away at
that cquivocal position from which, as
he had volunteered to Miss Bingham,
the next eastern mail was to release
him. He was already free in intention,
and his conscience toward her was
clear, but evidence of his previous po-
sition was still upon his person in the
contents Of certain letter which he
had written on the very day before
the day that brought her to the cabin.
To send it, or not to send, II, that was
the question. To whom did that letter
belong?
"I'm broken reed" he said aloud,
and then he could not help laughing.
for he was in curious case. His medi-
tation went on In the silence somewhat
to the following effect:
II can't do their work, and, I won't
take their money. They must send out
another man; better not send a young
one. BY Jove, It's rough on the old
companyi I'm the fourth one, and I've
'succumbed, as Mike says. like my pred
ecessors. No. hang it-not like my
predecessors. I thank the Lord I'm
boodle-proof, and drink-proos. and
prdof. at q pinch, against the seductions
Of the elk and the big-horn In their
native wilds. When Singleton came
out, the foxy old manager took him
hunting. Happy thought: hunt first.
investigate aftsrward Big time they.
The Holly chieftain., 1898-11-04
Nv,
A BROKEN REED.

The threatened notice for Darcic to
pack his blankets was not, in his case,
delivered in person. Itappeared with
out visible human agency on. the out
side of the door Of the Black Dwarf, and
the language was such that it cannot be
repeated here.
Darcie and Mike worked close to-
gether, and were never unarmed. or off
The Holly chieftain., 1898-11-04
Most 1aeaIsv.l R....

The Spaniards are the most medi.
eval Of races. The svantians, who live
In the inaccessible mountain ra anpe be-
tween the Black and the Caspian seas,
are probably the LATEST people
In the world. They have made no
advance toward civilization in $500
years. II is their Invariable rule 10
hold holidays four times a week. with
saints days as extras. .--Chicngo chron.
The Holly chieftain., 1898-11-04
Ponul1E

The late bishop 4 keAcld (ths
popular DR.. Howl eNyears ago
modestly told q pie 1htJ Jory Of the
progress' Of bishop ~ 9g his way
to the hearts Of his op1 When he
first became bishop Rrsh sf East
London in 1873 thd ghff his gai-
tered legs set one Es end1 skiing an,
other:
"What's that?"
Answer-"A bish
A year later Il "
who's that?"
Answer-"The bePp."
Before he left don Wake
field the answer W.
why. dou'tchei now, ~ our
bishop. ."-Tit-BIts.