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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-08-18
Fourth Annual Race Meet Of the Blooms
burg Wheelmsn.

With the month of August comes
the Race Meet of the "Bloomsburg
Wheelmen." This year on the goth
OF August they will hold their Fourth
Annual Meet on the Grounds of the
Columbia County Agricultural Society,
and bids fair to far excel all previor-
meets, which have always been stan6.
ard in the quality of races and attend
ance. The program with an aggre-
gate of over $500 in prizes, all Beng
diamonds, follows:
I, Glass Race, time a:45 2, One
half Mile Open; 8, Trick Riding
&, Two Mile Lap Race S, Special
Race, local 6, One Mile Open 7,
Match Race, Krick and McMichael
s, Trick Riding; 9, Three Mile
Handicap.
The match race between Krick and
McMichael, two of the best riders in
the state, is creating widespread
interest and promises to be the great
est ever seen in this vicinity. 1t will
be one-mile race, each contestant
to choose his own pacemakers, anG
one, at least, and quite likely the
other, will use quads as pace. The
track, which is good one with an
unobstructed view, will be put in the
best possible condition and all expect
to see the record go to two fiat, or
rnder.
All wheelmen and their friends are
invited to be present at the Club
House on the evening of the 10Th.
There will be a band concert and
every one served with lunch, free.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-08-18
Commodore Schley woke I'D ON

Commodore Schley woke up one
fine morning recently to find him
self the recipient of over thousand
letters. The. missives came from all
classes and contained requests for
coat or cap buttons, autographs or
ANY old thing" the commodore
would see fit to give. There were
bundles Of poems and pieces of
music dedicated to the gallant sail
or, advertisements with his picture
on them and letters from societies
named after him. One of the most
pleasing communications was a set
of engrossed resolutions from his
native town in Maryland. The
"cranks" were heavy contributors.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-08-18

The local telephone exchange will
soon be kept open all night. Other
towns, no larger than Bloomsburs
have had all night service for several
years past but there has never been
any necessity or demand for it here.
The Company has decided however,
to keep the Office open, and in short
time it will be possible to converse
with other towns, over the phone at
all hours of the day and night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-08-18

Catharine Masters, daughter OF
James Masters, of Serene, died
Monday morning about two o'clock
o. dropsy and heart disease. She
had been patient sufferer for sever
al months. Funeral services were
held at the house at 10 O'Clock
Wednesday morning, and interment
made in the cemetery at this place.
Her age was about Sc years.-Mill-
vile Tablet.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-08-18

The operation of the new stamp
tax will put an end to the practice of
endeavoring to conceal the purchase
price OF piece of property by stating
it at "one dollar and other valuable
consideration The full considera-
ton will have to be set forth in the
deed IN order that the instrument may
bear the proper number OF stamps and
that the purpose and intent of the tax
law may not be illegally evaded.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-08-18

The Republican bosses in town are
not conducting things to the liking Of
the party. This is evidenced by the
adverse comment being indulged in
by some of the party voters concern
ing the methods by which the con-
vention was run on Tuesday. That
"they have troubles of their own" is
very apparent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-08-18

John S. Williams & Son last week
sold the double house on Eighth Street
belonging to Sam H. Harman to w.
L. Demaree. They also disposed of
the c. M. Creveling property in
Magee Row to Sam H. Harman. On
Tuesday they sold the C. B. Robbins
house on Leonard Street and twelve
vacant lots in the village of Eyers-
grove to Sam H. Harman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-08-18

Miss Freda Rabb gave an evening
party Thursday night in Honor of her
guest Miss Daisy Case of Hyde Park,
Scranton. A very pleasant evening
was passed in playing games, music
and friendly intercourse. Refres;.-
ments were served.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-08-18

James Scarlet Esq, of Danvllle
came up and attended the Republican
convention on Monday. He has Sc
cured the endorsement of Montour
for President Judge but Columbia
County will endorse Evans of Berwick.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-08-18
BAR MEETING.

AhS undSioiSnSu, mSiHUeIS vi tnt
Bar of Columbia County, impressed
by the conviction that selection fol
the President Judge for the next ten
years in this Judicial District, is oi
transcendent importance to the Pub.
lie, and observing that the ordinary
agencies for the nomination of a Can.
didate OF Candidates, do not in this
instance, promise to succeed in giving
to the people harmonious and desir-
able results, do agree to confer to-
gether upon the selection OF Judge
who shall be competent, independent
and impartial, who shall be free from
faction, "witho,,' T~icnds to reward or
enemies to punish" and, if possible,
wholly anconnected in position or in
terest with past or present controversy
or dispute upon the question of the
Jndgeship for this District, and take
such action as a majority of those
present at such conference shall Judge
to be advisable, prudent, wise and
necessary to secure or aid in securing
the selection of President Judge.
H. A. McKiliip, c. E. Geyer, w.
D. Beckley, c. ]. Fisher, c. A. Small,
R. Z. Zarr, J. Howard Patterson, S.
B. Karns, A. N. Yost, H. V. White,
Robert S. Howell, Ralph r. John
o. B. Mellick, VIM. H. Magill, Clem
R. Weiss, Charles C. Evans, James
L. Evans Sterling w. Dickson, John
G. Freeze, N. U. Funk, C. B. Jack
son, B. Frank Zarr, C. w. Miller,
Paul f. Writ, L. E. Waller, John M.
Clark, G. M. Quick, Guy Jacoby,
John G. Harman, C. C. Peacock, w.
A. Evert. Robert Buckingham, c.
T.. Buckaiew, Grant Herring, George
E. Elwell, w. H. 2iiawn, A. w. Duy,
Edward J. Flynn.
At ten o'clock, Wednesday, the
meeting of the Bar called for that
hour, to consider the question of
the Judgship, assembled. Nobody
could find the key to the grand
jury room, and the court room was
opened for the meeting:
! Present Mr.. Freeze, Mr.. Dick
son, Mr.. Small, Mr.. Miller, Mr..
Buckalew. Mr.. Waller, Mr.. Har-
man, Mr.. Funk, Mr.. John, Mr..
Duy, Mr.. Quick, Mr.. Geyer, Mr..
Mellick, Mr.. Fisher, Mr.. Rhawn,
Mr.. Peacock, Mr.. Patterson, Mr..
Beckley.
Mr.. Rhawn moved that Mr..
Buckalew be chairman which was
agreed to. On motion, Mr.. Waller
and Mr.. Freeze were chosen secre-
taries.
The chairman called for the read
ing of the paper signed by the Bar.
Paper read by Mr.. Freeze with the
names of the signers-as printed
above.
Mr.. Buckalew stated the object
of the meeting. After some further
conference between those present.
On motion of Col. Freeze, Sc
conded by Mr.. Miller it was unani.
mously
| PeSOkOed: That the chairman oi
this meeting appoint a committee
(of which he shall be chairman,
and to consist of such number as he
shall determine), to act for and
represent us in the conference
which must take place, and enable
us to present for endorsement by
the people of this district, a man
competent and eminently fitted tc
serve as President Judge. On mo.
ton.
| Res0loed: That this committee
shall not exceed seven members.
On motion. Adjourned to meet
at the call of the chairman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-08-18

Bishop Lee ofthe A. M. E. Church,
of Pittsburg, will preach in the A. M.
E. Church on First Street Friday
evening at half past seven.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-08-18

E. S. M'Killip, who Joined the
Volunteer Corps, has been appoint
ed an orderly of the regiment
They let New York last week for
Porto Rico.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-08-18

The diagram for Saturdays big
race meet is open at Bidleman's book
store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-08-18
REPUBLICAN COUNTY
CONVENTION.

Monday, August Istt, at o'cloc':
p. m. Prir.' ary election had been
held on Saturday afternoon precedin ;,
and as the call was for convention
to nominate two members of Assem-
bly,, and a coroner, but little interest
was manifested and a small vote was
polled, but the attendance at the con-
vention was large, every district in
the county being fully represented.
H. A. McKllllp, county chairman
called the meeting to order, and
directed A. w. Duy, secretary of the
committee to read the call. This
was done, and then the list of districts
was called and credentials presented.
The following is list of delegates
ROLL OF DELEGATES.
DIST.
Beaver,-C. B. Noetllng, Philip Ra-
buck.
Benton Boro.,-F. S. Smith, Peter
Heddons.
Benton Twp.,-J. Z. Edison, Harry
Sar ds.
Berwick N. E.,-Jenkin Evans, H. F.
Traugh.
Berwick S. E.,-C. d. Eaton, J. R.
McAnall, sub. ]. U. Kurtz.
Berwick N. W.,-R. S. Bowman, w.
B. Wright, sub. Jas. Lee.
Berwick S. W.,-Eli Sherwood, VIM.
Stifnagle.
Bloom IA. B. Grotz, sub. c. w.
Brown, G. E. Wilbur, sub. J. C.
Brown W. U. Jury.
Bloom 2,-Daniel Sterner, Benjamin
Gilmore, Ray Swentzell, Robert
Coffman, sub. A. w. Duy.
Bloom 81. Hagenbuch, w. D.
Bectlsr. J. Ralston, sub. J. L.
Townsend, Boyd Evans, John Cad
man.
Bloom 4,-S. H. Harman, B. F.
Hicks, J. Tierney, sub. Clark Kash-
ner.
Briarcreek,-Isaac Martz, A. B. Lynn.
Catawissa Twp.,-Wm. Wilmer,
Chas. Gaumer
Catawissa Boro,-A. L. Rlnard, ].
B. Waters, A. J. Guie, c. S. Waltz,
c. E. Geyer.
Centralia 1,--Walter Haws, John
Goldsworthy.
Centralia a,--Geo. Davis, David Kel-
Ter.
Centre,-Z. T. Fowler, w. F. McAlis-
ter.
Cleveland,--C. R. Kreisher, Alex.
WARDROBE.
Conyngham E. N.,-Thos. Mckinley,
James Casey.
Conyngham w. N.,-Jas. Kostenbau-
der, E. F. Straub.
Conyngham W.-Robert Taylor, John
Boghart.
Conyngham S. VIC. w. Shaffer,
John Pitts, sub. Peter Lenahan.
Conyngham S. E.-W. Donlavey, An
thony Gerity.
Fishingcreek, E.-J. J. Mather, S. J.
Harrison.
Fishingcreek, VS.. B. Grouse, ].
F. Trump.
Franklin,-J. Kostenbauder, C. f.
Mensch, sub. Thos. Mensch.
Greenwood, E.,-J. H. Johnson. ia
cob Rantz.
Greenwood, W.,-Norman Parker,
P. K. Patterson.
Hemlock,-Geo. Dent, Willis Beagle.
Jackson,--Z. A. Butt, E. ]. Sones.
Locust,-J. c. Wintersteen, c. S. w.
Fox.
Madlson,-R. G. Greenly, John Con-
verse.
Main,-W. R. Rifelderfer, C. R.
Keiser.
Mifflin,-D. H. Huttenstein, A. B.
Yohe.
Millville,-J. c. Christian, w. H.
Ewes.
Montour,-Geo. w. Mears, w. M.
Monroe.
Mt. Pleasant.-C. l.. Sands, H. F.
Pursel.
Orange,-J. P. Crawford, Chas.
Conner.
Pine NJ. L. Ewes, A. Bennett.
Pine S.,-W. H. Hayman, R. NJ
Potter.
Roaringcreek,- Il. w. Cherrlngton.
Scott E.,-W. Hopper, F. H. Ring
rose.
Scott W.,-M. L. Keller, J. E. Zeiglel
Sugarloaf, N.,-Ezra Stephens, C. E.
Vets.
Sugarloaf, S.,-J. N. Pennington, R
E. Hess.
r. S. Bowman of Berwick was
unanimously elected chairman of the
convention. S. H. Harman, and C.
S. w. Fox were elected secretaries
A. w. Duy WIS elected reading clerk
The chair announced that the next
business was the nomination of two
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17

and is not himself at the front, will prac-
tically be present at every operation ana
turn of fortune, and be able TO tell the
veterans when they return home more
about what they have been doing than
they know themselves. Space and time, as
hiDdrances to knowledge. have ceased
to be.
And the end Is not yet. More ana
more every day. the men who make MIS-
tory are becoming direct makers of news
papers likewise; you see their signed
statements on every page; you see an
nouncements and DEGREES which are them
selves the cause Of events From the
Pope to the Mayor, their thoughts are
drawn from them, and you know just
what they are doing and contemplating.
Ii Is in vain that diplomats and govern
ments lie, prevaricate, and conceal; the
truth is detected and published before
they have time to ask Heaven to pardon
their p~erjuries. BY and by they will
realize the futillty of their f%alsehood, and
will tell the facts as soon as they know
however, is not likely to
before they are known Independently
Of them. 1t is revolutionary, II is terri
BILE, IT is magnificent. The modern news
paper introduces a new age, unlike any
thing imagined heretofore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
ANNEXATION OF HAWAII.
Proposed Resolution Providing for
Its Accomplishment by Legislation.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE Sen
ate Committee on Foreign Relations to-
day agreed TO recommend that the Ha-
waiian Islands should be annexed by
legislation in open session, and agreed
upon a joint resolution for the endorse
ment Of his purpose. Later, Senator
Davis reported the resolution i'm the SEN
ate, and 1t went TO the calendar.
The resolution is as follows:
Section l. The Government OF the re-
public Of Hawaii, having in due form
signified its consent in the manner pro-
Vided by its Constitution TO cede abso-
lutely and without reserve to the United
States of America all rights Of sovereign
~, of whatsoever kind. in and To the
Hawaiian Islands and their dependencies,
and also TO cede and transfer to the
United States the absolute fee and owner
ship Of all pU bic, government, or crown
lands, public buildings, or edihces, forts,
harbors, military equipment, and all
other public property of whatever kline
and description belonging to the govern
ment of the Hawaiian Islands, together
with every right and appurtenance there
unto ap%pertaining: therefore, be it
Resolved, said cession is accept
ed, ratified, and confirmed, and that the
said Hawaiian Islands and their de-
tendencies be, and they are hereby. IN
neXed as a part Of the territory of the
United States. and are subject 10 the
sovereign dominion thereof, and that all
and singular the property and rights
hereinbefore mentioned, are vested i'm the
United States of America"
The resolution then adopts the lam
guage of the treaty. beginning with the
second paragraph Of the second section,
and taking all the remainder of it, but
does not cite ii as a part Of the treaty.
This provides for the disposal of the
Hawaiian public lands. for the tempo
rary government Of the islands until
Congress decides upon "a permanent form
of government, the a~brOgation Of Ha-
Waiian treaties, and the preservation of
customs regulations until those
of the United States shall be put into
operation: the assumption of the public
debt of Hawaii by the United States, 10
the extent of $1,000, 900; the regulation Of
Chinese immigration, and the appoint
siOnerS TO prepare a code of laws for
the government OF the islands.
Section 2 provides that the commits
provided for shall be appointed
by the President, by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate.
The sum or $1,000 0 is appropriated by
the third and last section for the pur-
pose Of carrying the resolution into effect.
and this sum is made Immediately avail
able.
Senator Davis said no determination
had been reached as to when the Joint
resolution would be called up for conside-
ton in the Senate.
Senator Davis submitted with the reso-
luton an extended report from the COM
setting forth i'm detail the COM
mittee's recommendation for favorable
consideration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
THE IMPERIAL HOTEL CLOSED.
This Course Found Necessary in the
Absence of the I~essees.

The Imperial Hotel yesterday closed its
doors 10 the public, and last night the
hosiery presented a most deserted ap-
pearance. Mr.. Harry Bates. the efficient
and popular young clerk. was still at his
post Of duty, and. one guest slept be-
meath the roof.
When Mr.. Bates put I'm his appearance
M the hotel yesterday morning he found
that the resources with which TO conduct
the establishment were somewhat limited.
The contents of the cash drawer had
been removed, and not even a 2-cent
stamp remained The cigar case con-
tanned only empty boxes. There were not
sufficient provisions in the house to pre-
pare the midday meal. The lessees,
Messrs. Chase 4 Clarke, were chen looked
up, but they had evidently taken their
departure during the still hours OF the
night.
Nothing was left TO be lone but 10
notify Mrs. Jennie PelOuZe, who owns the
property. Her attorney, Mr.. Allen q.
Collins, Investigated the matter, and de-
cided that the only course TO be adopted
was TO close the hotel. This was done
without delay, and the guests were noti-
ned TO seek other quarters. An exception
was made in one case, however, this be-
ing found necessary. The twenty en-
ployees OF the house were notified of the
condition of affairs. and promptly ac-
ceDted the situation In whieh they were
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
ROSEMARY LIBRARY RECEPTION.
An Interesting Entertainment to he
Given This Evening.

This afternoon from 5 to s o'clock an
unusually pleasant reception is TO be
given at the Rosemary Library, on the
corner of Fourth and Franklin streets.
The ladies in charge have arranged to
have all the features that go 10 make q
reception successful. There will be a
group of charming women 10 welcome all
corners, a programme of popular vocal
and Instrumental music Will be rendered,
and the large HAN of the library will be
used for the entertainment, so that there
viii be none of the heat and crowding
That so often spells an entertainment.
The library, commenced by gifts from
many OF the literary people Of Richmond,
has been so built up by its efficient Board
of Managers and friends throughout the
city hat IL is now one of the chief in
stitutions free to the public of Richmond.
The rooms, on rankli street, are from
10 o'clock in the forenoon till 10 O'Clock
at night occupied by readers, who are
furnished with the classics, the books OF
the day, and all of the leading magazines
and papers. Two hundred and fifty new
books have but recently been bought for
the library, and the list of members who,
on the payment of a few dollars, are al
lowed TO take the books TO their homes,
is daily being added TO. 1t is in order to
still further increase the usefulness of
the libsary that the present entertain
ment. with the small entrance fee at
tached, is to be given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17

lift suggests that you invest. AImo.t
every store can supply you II you want
them. Half-clad men, women. and rrr-
dren importune you In Spanish 90 b..,
them out. The wonder is whore LID
these wretched people get the money
10 start IN business. Probably they seI
on commission, but It must take a ore,
deal of confidence 10 trust them On ~.
streets with so much valuable ca rro.
perty.
There is a considerable absence n,
drunkenness in Habana. j saw but 0rs
person intoxicated, and he was hanging
sround the American Consulate agkfrg
assistance. He was an American. / am
ashamed to say. His story was that h-
had been stranded here. and being g1
American sailor, a been abused bv the
Spanish. TO prove, which he showed u.
the cuts on his head He apparently
deserved all he got.
The cemetery Is an interesting place d,
visit and one is repaid for the trouble
OF a two or three mile drive 70 See soma
OF the fine monuments there, especially
one erected by the city 10 the memorr
OF thirty-six fireman who persisted in
confiagration several years ago. II s
or Italian marble, grand I'm proportions,
and elaborate I'm workmanship. Medal
lion In life size OF the dead hremen ars
cut in relief on one OF the suup0rffrr
blocks OF marble, nine on each side. Tf.
main shaft is surmounted with "a figure
Of an angel holding the dead body on a
fireman I'm its arms, and on each side Am
angle is some beautifully worked design.
concentrating the occasion. The who'll,
structure must be about Is feet higF
and possibly 30 feet square at the base.
1t was made in tan, and must have
cost several hundred thousands OF dollars
The Habana funerals all occur at 3 O'clock
in the Afternoon, and soon after that
tune YOU see professions coming into
the cemetery from all directions. Tho
carriages remain at the entrance Will.
the bearers carry the caskct to the grave
by the mourners. / saw several
funeral professions vending their wav
slowly up the hill without hearse or car.
riages. These were Of families too Door
to have anything but a plain coffin. This
was being carried on the shoulders ~
men, and as the distance is sometimes
several miles, it requires quite a number
fof ~able-bodied men, who relieve one a7-
other frequently. Nearly all the I0fg
in the cemetery are inclOsed with iron
fences, and almost every grave mark
has a wreath of metallic flowers attached
to It. There is an appearance OF neglect
throughout the cemetery. bur
h seems to be characteristic OF the
people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
A GOLIATH.
Joseph w. crimes Weighs 900
Pounds and Enjoys His Wheel

Correspondence St. Louis Globe-Demo-
craft
Joseph w. Grimes, the heavyweight
bicyclist, arrived in Lexington, KY, en-
route from Virginia. He has recently re-
turned from a trip abroad, which was
his second visit TO the old country. He
was easily the largest Dicyclist ever seen,
in the European capitals. Upon his re-
turn TO this, country he weightd SO
pounds, the most he ever weighed. His
present weight is $50 pounds. He is 6 feet
4 inches tall, G. inches bust, g. inches
waist, A inches thigh, 26 inches calf, and
% inches neck measurement. He has
been riding bicycles for the past five
years, and his flesh is as hard and firm
as that Of q well-trained athlete. He en-
joys the best Of health, is not troubled
with shortness Of breath, as most fat
persons are, and says that he believes
his outdoor exercise on a bicycle has
been the means Of keeping him in health.
He is IS years old. His parents, Ken
tuckians, lived in Higginsport, O.. when
he was born, and removed with him to
Fleming county, KY, when he was a
boy. Early in life he developed a ten-
dency to fleshness, and when 16 years old
weighed nearly 500 pounds. The longest
ride he ever made at one time was
eighty-four miles, covering the distance
in ten hours, with a stop of one hour for
dinner. Owing to his great weight, it is
difficult for him to walk a square,, but
he rides q wheel with very little eXertion,
and he claims that he could ride ten
hours a day for a week or more at a.
without serious inconvenience.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. George a. Tabb, Treasurer OF
Portsmouth, was at the Auditors once
yesterday.
Mr.. William Slaughter, Clerk of Flu
wanna county. was at the T~reasurers
Office yesterday.
Mr.. John NJ. Higgins. of this city, has
received from kim friends I'm ola Ireland
several packages Of shamrock.
Mrs. DR.. Charles l.. Siegel Is visiting
Fleetwood" the home of her mother.
Mrs. John A.. Fleet, I'm Mathews county.
Colonel John Bell Bigger, who has been
i'll at his home at Ashland, almost ever
since the General Assembly adjourned, IS
considerably improved.
Miss Bette Clarke, OF Lexington. Va.
one of the most popular women in the
State. is the guest OF Mr.. Charles Il.
Wingo, Park avenue.
Miss Laura Burgess, who has been visit
ing her uncle. Mr.. D.. NJ. Burgess. Of
this city, returned to her home in Flu
wanna county yesterday.
Mr.. Khlar NJ. Andrews. Of the Column
bian Law School, Washington, ID. c.,
has returned home, after a delightful visit
to his uncle, Mr.. William II. Davies, of
south Belvidere street.
Mrs. Lucy e. Hastings died at her resi-
dence, No. 323 west Cary street, yester-
day., in the 18th year of her age. Her
remains will be taken to Jetersville for
interment.
Mr.. John c. Marks, one Of the most
popular young men of Richmond, and
for a long time an officer in the First
Regiment. lies dangerously i'll at his
home, No. 502 west Grace street, and his
recovery is despaired Of.