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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-07
HOUSTON NEGROES HELP
10 Relieve The Distress In The Flooded
BRACES Bottom.
WORK BEGUN IN EARNEST YESTERDAY
Committees Appointed aud Meetings
Held at the Coiorrd Churches.
4 Mass Meeting Tonight.

An earnest meeting Of representative
oolored men was held yesterday morning
on this market square 20 hear the report
Of Rev r, u Jenkins, pastor of Mount
Vernon Motbodist Episcopal church, and
| president OF tile Houston Colored Minia-
tors Union, who went up to Brookshlrc
on the relief train WedDesday 70 lnvoE-
tigato tho condition OF the destitute rol-
orod people there. He gave a distressing
account OF the suffering hn had tean and
urged tho necessity OF prompt action by
the colored people OF Houston for the i'm
mediate relief OF th1 destitute members
OF their race, who compose tho great ma.
jorlty OF the victims OF tho food. He said
there we're several hundred OF them gath.
cred AZ Brookshirc having escaped from
their homes In the bottoms with nothing
but The clothes they worf They were
In need OF food. clothing, shelter, house
hold utensils and every human nooasAty
KiVo aome;hns Tor their relief. and every
lltilc article would be- gratefully received.
sun more dihtreasinE than the condition
OF the peopie at bro0kEhire WAS hat be
tween 900 and 900 who vera gatharcd on
what ID now an leland In the midst Of the
raging torrent This Is what 10 known
as Tho Hound" II ia high point IN tho
Ross bottom, b@twcen OyAtcr creek and tho
BrazoE. Ia dry weather all surrounding
country ~ well above the water flowing
Though the narrow channel between thp
banks Of the river and these bottom lands
az" covered With rich FARMS teuanted by
great Numbers Of cnlorcd people and some
whites On the approach o! the food all
those people who lived near The Mound
hufficdlv made their way there. the angry
waters washing away their habiiatioua and
oil their earthly possessions as they made
their escape. They began leaving tho u
bott0mh last Friday and nearly all OF
them have been on tbe island without food
or shelter for several days. anxiously
awaiting tho arrival az boats 10 take them |
TO The shore. three miles distant, The
relief train waa met yesterday afternoon
by parties who we're seeking nnxiounly /
for boats TO go TO the rcief Of tho people !
on tho elhnd. and thora was much dis
appointment when 1t waB found that tho /
train had not brought the boats which /
~nro needed moro than anything else [
But the train WA loaded with provisions
and supplies OF different kinds, aud these
wcrc hastily distributed among the sur
ferors from the bottoms j II Frrgn-
son. prominent merchant Of Brook
shlrs, VINO had already given literally
from his stock had been made chairman
OF Tho relief committee, aud WAS super.
intending tho work OF distributions lie
was taking srent pains 10 see that the sup
pllcB were properly distributed Every
thing sent 10 him would he sure 20 find ia
way TO those who needed It moat
After these statements had been heard
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-07
ELECTION PROCLAIM
JIDk

BY virtue Of tho authority yosted Ia me
as mayor Of tho Oily OF Houston, anl by
the authority vested IA ,ne by ordinances
Of tho city council OF city OF Houston
passed on tia 9TH Of juno and no 18TH OF
Junr, 1888. hereby lsnue lS,s pr1c anna
lion announcing that on lussiay, July H.
1889 nn election VIII he held by tbs tax.
paying voters paying taxes - property
OF tho city Of Houston 10 detefmin, tho
question or proposition whether tho city
council OF the city Of IIoDetpa shall issue
bonds Of the city ~ Houston "a The amou3t
OF three hundred thousand dollars $500 {.
Op0l payable forty years from their date
with interest At rate OF per cent per an
nun. Tor tho purpose OF the establishment
~ sewerage and sanitary syatrm Tor the
city OF Houston. hereby desgnato tho FOL.
lowing places for holding the polls at said
ol1etinn wit,
rlrst ward poll viii bs held Of shup.
tines brick building. HOUSTON avenue
Second ward roll VIII be hsia at No. 10
engine house. chartrea Aireat
Third ward poll viii be neld NJ No. / en-
CINE hauhc, oh Fnnnin street
Fourth ward poll yin he AUD at city
market house.
Flfih ward poll win no bold At Pylh,au
hall, on Mckee street aide.
sislh ward pon Viii i~ held AZ No. d
engine houke Washing on street
None but property laApaylna voters Of
The city ai Houston ip,ylng taNet ou pr, ~
eriy) shall be allowed 10 vote ~ said lice.
ton. as - provided 20 10 section a oi
tho chafiof OF said city of Houston
The polls VIII be opened az O'Clock a.
10 NJ The said iiih day OF July, 1893, and
remain open until Q oci,sK D. ~, OF he
same day. q ~ nrsshear,
MAYOR ';ity ~ iiDiLton,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-07

49,. r,,e,,nr was organized. Rev. jenkins
hai,e made chairman and II O. Gray
sser.,ayv II waH decided 10 appoint com
roi,,ers and cali meetings Al the various
coIored churches 10 be held last night
THE committees. which we're 70 solicit 40
,.,t.,s "a ai kinds and report with what
syc, tbey should be able 70 procure AT tho
Missnuri Kansas and TcfaH lepot this
morning we're made 10 confint ot TOUR
rpoubers for the city At large ana TWO
from each ward and tho pastors OF each
OF Tho rolored churches, VINO were re
auesied 10 enlist tho members OF their re-
sr.rttvc congregations in tho good work
The following ara the names Of tho com
,niiieAua,n. all Of whom went 20 work
Immediately aud substantial results WIZ
bs shown when they mnke their reports
thls morning ,,,
comnitfaes- large. Sam Wilson, HI
Hard Taylor, " II Hubert and lease 'll-
dor. First ward, Tom LAWSON, william
Hnwkius. Roy 8. W. Johnson. A snow
den and J. II swinton; Second wofa'
l.. W. Wood. ] n. Bell. hoyh. 9 ~
Smith. II r Johnson and j. Blren'
Third ward. Heyg II Watts. j. X boi
ton. r, G. Hunt. william Freeman, J
II. Kelley, II Makey and II. J BoaSleyy,
II. Mobiles and y. n. Maxwell Fourth
ward. George Nelson Lieutenant a. j,
Wakefield, w. n. Jones Reys, i. 5
plakeney. ~ Moore. l.. Burton, Dan
GrlfAn and J. W Watson. Fifh ward.
A. X. Kelley. Robert Carter ReYs. j H.
Jenkins. II. II. smith. q W Booker J.
=. Parker. NJ Hendon and r chnrchiii'
Sixth ward, Charlie King, A Harris. Rcys'
J. n. Lawson, NJ. A. Dixon anh s. w.
Henderson.
committee on medical supplies Was
also appointed, to consist OF the colofed
physicians Of the city.
Van II. Mckinney tho colorrd lop
crtntsr 90, the mace In the good work
by volunteering 10 print at his own OK
pepsc 5000 circulars. settling forth the facts
above described The rlrrnlars were hlH-
tributed throughout the city yesterday
afternoon. with good effect
A, tho same time another circular was
ilstribu,ed. calling for n mass meeting OF
roiorcd citizens at market hall az 5i3oI
!, m today This circular is signed by
4 committee consisting Of Ed Banks ana
! W. and &. w Watson.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-07
pxcuReroNs EVERY sATuRpAy

EXCURSIONS EVERY SATURDAY
Into the mountain canyon. series OF
addresses and concerts for each Sunday.
indoor and outdoor orchestra concerts
daily form part Of the daily programme
at the Texas- Colorado Chautauuun
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-07

Hon c, H. Schoellkopf. large capitalist
Of Kansas City, and who has been looking
over Houston for the last few days. says
OF The proposed new sewerage system; 1T
Is the latest up-to-dhte process Of making
and keeping n healthy city. and your city
council and citizens win ind lator that
over one-halt of the total cost OF tho sew
crage viii be repaid the city by tho sale
Of the fertilizer obtained from II.
This gentleman has decided after one
whit only to inveal here and VIII make
iiouston his winter residence.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-07
m. neon water Committee.

To tho Editor of The Post
Please announce that in pursuance OF
the authority given me by the deep water
committee appoint Mr s. Taliatcro, Mr.
". W Gnrrow and Mr. II. r. MacGrogor
ON tho executive committee In consequence
OF absence during the summer OF some
Of the other members. and their acts are
entitled 10 fun credit
]. c. Hutchinson.
Chairman.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-07
Anditorium .-i..eJ.

owing 10 the lack of Appreciation and
patronage tho managers OF tho Auditorium
MeaAfA Bailey & Kooaig, have decided To
rloso FOR the achsOn, The merit OF the
performance given there should have IN
ruTef ancposa. benent viii be given the
managers next Monday night,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-07
AN ArrnAcrlyE rrArllar

Which must DO taken into confederation
"a contemplating tflp 20 the chsutapqya
u tho AfcehfibllIty 20 the various noun.
tain resorts aud mining camps contiguous
70 Boulder where Tho most deligbtful
drives In tho Rocky mountains arc avail
able,
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uoLo BUSINESS.

Negro F"otpnJ Itnbs Ts,o LndIrs-An
Arrest and Idcntifrnt,on.
mrs burhB, lady living on Girard
street, near tho Central depot. and her
daughter while returning home wadncs.
day night, were hold up by IA negro with
pistol and made TO hand over thnlr
pofhetboohs, negro subsequently ar
rested has been identified by tho ladies.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-07
LEWIS
Usual Friday
Money-Savers.
Good, Healthy, Reliable Bargains
Usual Friday
Money! Savers

aides Fast Black Drop Stitch Hose pair for
Chidens Tan Ribbed Hose usual CSC quality
3o.jnch White India Linon, 10 yards for
White Check Dmty the good kind 10 yards
PRETTY and desirable patterns Coored Diy and Lawns yds s
Two cases of Coocd appel Lawns very pretty and we'll worth i5c
yard special price, per yard ~.
aides Domestic Corset Covers mighty good article
aides ChemiseS the 7sc kind, cambria and rufie
aides Cambria Drawers hemstohed edge SOC kind for
aides Drawers cambria le and ucks the CSC knd for
aides Cambria Skirts either hemstihed nfle lace or en-
noidered trimmed worth St25 for ii
One lot of Fancy Ak Wide RbbenS formerly sold for Soc
now be had for, per yard d
,o.inch Domestic free from starch 10 yards for n
Perfect Fitting Ventating Summer Corset for ... n
new line of vey pretty Silver and Gilt Belt Buckles.
aides Isle Thread Vests for
Large Size Pillow Slips, ready for use
Gents fine finished Cambria Gowns.
Torchon laces and EmbodereS per yard
Ladies Beautiful Dresden Handle Gloria ParaSoS, steel rod and
paragon frame, special selling.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-08

Sunday school services will be held in the
Methodist Episcopal church, at VIM Penn. at
10 a. IN tomorrow. Junior Epworth League
at . p m. Preaching by the pastor Rev w.
II. Stewart, at p. N. Subject: An Heroic
Remedy" The male quartette will sing
Hear us o, Father" and the choir will
render Softly Now the Shadows Fall" and
Beautiful Home Land Epworth League
meeting at 1880 p, In. All are welcome to all
meetings.
Regular preaching services in the United
Evangelical church tomorrow morning and
evening. Sunday school at 1870 p. m. All
cordially invited.
Preaching in the P. NJ. church tomorrow
morning and evening. Morning subject
The true meaning of the Sacrament Of the
Lords Supper" After the sermon the
sacrament will be administered. Sunday
school at p. m. Evening subject The
Gospels appeal to human reason" Every
body kindly invited,
The Easter program rendered at the Il
o'clock mass in the Annunciatiou church last
Sunday morning will be repeated tomorrow
morning. The Reilly-Cleary combination
orchestra will assist the choir in the service
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Neurology Reports of This and other
Towns of the County.


Towns of the County.
Mrs. Bridget Lane, an aged resident of the
First ward, died at her residence, 236 East
Centre street. this morning at 10 o'clock.
She had been an invalid for many years and
for the past three weeks was confined to bed.
Her death is mourned by grand daughter,
Miss Hannah Ormsby, who resided with the
deceased. The funeral will take place on
Tuesday morning.
George McElwee, highly respected resi-
dent of Brownsville for the past 80 years,
died at his home there yesterday afternoon
from a complication of diseases The de-
ceased was SO years old and is survived by
his wife and two sons, Alexander. of Shame.
kin, and William j., of Washington d. C.
The deceased was member of Plank Ridge
Lodge No. $50, l. o. o. F. The funeral will
take place at 2 p. IN. on Monday.
The funeral of Mrs. Anna Maria Greige,
widow of the late Henry II Steruer, will
take place from her late home in POttsville
on Monday afternoon interment in the
Presbyterian cemetery. The deceased died
on the 9th inst aged 80 years.
The body of Frank Hillanbrand, of Phila
delphia, who died on Wednesday. was
brought to Frackville to-day for burial. He
was brother to Charles Hillanbrand, of the
latter place.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-08
THE COAL STATISTICS.
showing Number OF Tons Mined During
1893 Compared with 1891.

From information furnished by the several
mine inspectors from the eight anthracite
districts Of this state for the year 1895 a
comparison with those Of the previous year
shows no material difference. The variations
in the several items are not great enough
to indicate any material advance or retrugres-
sion in the methods Of mining. There has
been a slight increase in the production. but
the number Of employees has decreased
slightly giving consequent greater output
per employe.
There has been a slight decrease in fatal
accidents, amounting TO about - per cent,
and very slight increase in the number Of
non fatal accidents. The percentages Of ac-
cideuts due to the several causes enumerated
are essentially the same as heretofore, with
falls Of roof slate, etc, maintaining an uu.
en|iable first place and constituting nearly
One-half Of the fatal and over one-third Of
the non-iatal accidents which happened dur
ing the year.
The present indications point TO a yearly
increase in the number of electric and com.
pressed air installations, and a probable de.
crease in the number of steam engines and
steam pumps.
During the year A, ,144, sOl tons Of coal
were mined in the region, an increase Of
lSI, ,40O over 1877.
The number Of tons of coal produced per
employe was $780, while the percentage pro-
duced per inside workman was 5l7 tons.
In all 1,2l2, 63s kegs OF powder we're used
and 3,O25,0O5 pounds of dynamite in blowing
the coal and rock, while the number Of
mules and horses employed about the mines
in drawing the coal and culm was IL, gO7.
During the past year 400 persons were made
victims of fatal mine accidents, making a
total Of Is less than 1897. The number of
non-fatal accidents were l, 1874 compared with
,l06 for 1897. The production of coal per
life lost was 115, ,267 tons
In this district there was an increase Of 81,
225 tons in comparison to 1897. There were
so fatal and 72 non-fatal accidents The
number Of mules and horses employed about
the collieries are 2, 1872, while 1872, 722 kegs Of
powder and 1852 s68 pounds of dynamite were
used for blasting purposes.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-08
MONUMENT MEETING.
Board of Directors to Clear and Beauty
the Grounds


A regular monthly meeting Of the Soldiers
Monument Park Association was held last
night in the g. A. r. headquarters, Refowich
building.
The Board of Directors, through Hon NJ.
c. Watson reported that the site secured for
the monument had been visited. measure
ments made, and estimates procured as to the
probable cost of putting the grounds in suit
able condition, and boautifying them. 1t
was found that the marshy nature of some
parts of the plot will necessitate system of
drainage, including the building Of culverts;
and IN some places blasting of rock will be
required. With the volunteer assistance az
hand, and that expected, the Board had
reached the conclusion that the work could
be completed at a cost of between FIVE and
six hundred dollars. recommendation was
made that the Directors be authorized TO pro-
ceed with the work on that basis and it was
adopted by a unanimous vote.
A committee appointed at previous meet
ing to consider the advisability of reserving
space on the proposed monument for the
perpetuation of the memories of those who
took up arms in the recent war with Spain,
made its report by submitting the following
resolutions:
diers' monument, in pursuance of the under
taking of the Soldiers Monument Park As
socation Of Shenandoah Pa, tablet upon
the proposed structure be reserved for com
memoration of those who volunteered for,
aud enlisted, and served in the service of the
United States army and navy in the recent
war with Spain. before the signing Of the
protocol Of peace.
Resolved, That the secretary of this asso-
citation forthwith proceed to secure the names
of such ounteers and enlisted men as re-
sided, or enlisted, at Shenandoah, together
with the designations of the companies and
regiments in which they served, and from
which they were honorably discharged, and
have them spread upon the records of the
ASSOCIATION.
& FResolved, That a suitable space be also re-
served upon said monument for the commem-
Grafton of those who may become veterans of
the war of the United States in the Philip
pines
The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
1t will be observed that the Association is the
first in the state, if not in the country, to
take steps in the direction set forth in the
first and third clauses of the resolutions
The Association adjourned to meet again
on the 5th of May, next, the date for the
regular monthly meeting
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-08

The members of Plank Ridge Lodge No.
$50, 1. o. o. F., are talking of celebrating
the twenty anniversary of the organiza-
tion with quite elaborate arrangements. The
lodge was organized on June 10, 1874, with
the following officers N. c., E. N. Harpell;
V. g., E, D. Beddalli Secretary, T. w. Taylor;
Assistant Secretary, Samuel R. Broome
Treasurer, Jacob Bamberger, The officers
were installed by District Deputy Robert
Weightman, of Shenandoah Lodge No. SOL,
assisted by Past Grands George Depew and
Jonathan Wasley, of the same lodge.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-08

If not, you've a pleasure to come. AT
present the best sight in town is our hand
some stock of New Goods, which includes
the pick of the market, in bright, fresh,
new styles and novelties in mems boys and
children's clothing for the coming season.
Our buying has been done with a view of
offering you the best styles, the best qualities
and the best price concessions. Nobby
styles in Easter neckwear. Silk shirts, the
latest. Children's suits a speciality.
ONE-PRICE-CLoTHING STORE,
l.. Refowich, Prop,
3-29-lm 10 and l2 S, Main street
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-08

Notice is hereby given that all taxables in
arrears for taxes for the year 1897 must settle
before Nav 10, 1s99 otherwise the under.
signed will be compelled to place these ac-
counts in the hands Of constable for collec-
ton, including all costs thus entailed. Notice
is also given to tenants occupying properties
ON which the taxes for 1897 are not paid by
the date above given, that said tenants will
be held responsible for such taxes and col
lection will be secured by process of law.
EDWARD BURKE,
4-6--3t Collector
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-08
A Birthday Party,

Last Tue-day evening there was pleasant
social gathering at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Purcell, on Cherry street, the occasion
being the eighth birthday anniversary of
their little son, John. About thirty-fve of
his young friends attended and all had a very
pleasant evening. The host was presented
with gold watch aud chain and many other
presents, the presentation speech being made
by Stephen F. Monaghan, of Lowell, Mass
There where violin selections by Mr.. and
Miss Mahon, also songs by the Misses Mamie
Williams, Maggie Devers, Annie Elliot,
Bridget Devers, Grtie Kirk, Bridget Nc
Manion, Owen COyle, of Brownsville, and
Mr.. McGinnis, of Centralis. The other ont of
town guests were Misses Marguerite White,
Mable Lee and Miss Dupont and Messrs. J. J.
Mcdonald, Theodore Wagner and Francis
White, all of Ashland Mr. Devine and
Bernard Mcbride, Of Centralia. There where
alsO songs by the following: Leroy Haak,
Thomas, Bernard, Richard and James Cox, of
Brownsville, and John Williams.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-08

The marriage of Peter Brecker chief
clerk in the p & R. Office at Tamaqua, to
Miss Mary Higgins, of shamokin, will take
place in st. Edwards Catholic church, Sha-
mokin, on Wednesday of next week The
ceremony will be performed by the Rev.
Father Koch. Miss. Brecker sister of the
groom, will be bridesmaid and Mr.. George
Leister, of Ashland, will be groomsman.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-08
The 'cY" Program.

The following is the program for the "Y''
this evening: Singing, "Y;" scripture read
ing, Annie Yost defamation, Maggie
Daddow; reading Laura Robertson recita-
tiOn, Edward Roberts; duett Lilly and Emma
Llewellyn; recitation, Clara Morrison; histor.
ical question box; critic, John H. Danks;
singing, "Y."
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-08
WAS ABOUT TO SKIP.
OIeOmargarine Dealer Held For Trial al
the POttsviIIe Court.

the POttsville Court.
An officer from Mahanoy City yesterday
arrested at Ashley, Luzerne county, NJ. r.
Bennett, charged with selling oleomargarine
to William Powell and John Hall, merchants
of Mahanoy City, who were arrested
last Thursday for selling oleomargarine
sold to them by Bennett as butter.
The warrant was issued at the in
stance of R. NJ. Simmer, an inspector from
Phoenixville. Bennett waived hearing and
entered $1,000 bail for his appearance for trial
at the Pottsville court. When arrested Ben
nett had his household effects packed, and
was preparing to move with his family to
Ohio, having got an inkling of the MahanOy
City arrests.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-08
Plank Ridge Lodge Notice.

All members of Plank Ridge No. $50, 1. o.
o. F.. are requested to meet in the lodge
hall on Monday, 10th inst, at 1 p. m, to
make arrangements to attend the funeral of
our late brother, George McElwee. All sister
lodges are invited to cooperate. By order Of
AARON CORKE, N. G.
Attest L. ID. BEDDALL, Sec. 4-s-1t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-08
A Matrimonial Combination.

From Hazleton Plain-Spesker.
The latest fake to invade Hazleton is said
to be a matrimonial combination. The
mOdus operandi of the schemers is to induce
young man to join the association by pay
ing So. In return for this they agree to
furnish a wife with fortune in 80 days. 1t
may be brilliant scheme, but the crop of
suckers in this city has been pretty well
skinned out.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-08
No Onorunn Present.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
Harrisburg. April s.-There was no quorum
present at the joint session to-day and no
change in the candidates. The vote was
Quay IL, Jenks 8, Irwin 0. There will be nc
quorum on Monday, and the following day
the bribery investigating committee will
probably hold its final meeting for hearing
witnesses
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-08

The schuylkill Hat and Cap Manufactur-
ing Company, of Northumberland, whose
factory was destroyed by fire last month, will
resume operations on Monday next. They
advertise in another column for fifty addi.
tional girls. Messrs. Self & Lauterstein,
formerly of town, are the proprietors.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-08

1t appears that the sewer on West Straw
berry alley complained of before the Borough
Council on Thursday night, as discharging
upon and creating nuisance on private
property, was not correctly reported. Health
Officer COnry says it is not private sewer,
but one owned by the borough.