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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03

and dashed by without stopping. The
true inwarineSS of the tight if the
current publications are cOrreSt is 10
force the Northwestern to force the
loop company TO pay compensation
provided in Il contract made between
the loop company and the city, which
the city itself first violated.
1t was provided in this contract
that the company owning the loop
should pay to the city certain monies
annually. increasing as compensation
for its permit TO build the road The
city on its part agreed TO permit the
loop company to connect its stations
by bridges with the second stories of
the business houses adjacent. After
the contract was signed the city dis
covered. or claimed TO have discovered.
that il had no right 10 grant the per-
nit for bridges and refused to grant
the same. 1t continued, however. TO
claim of the company due performance
of its part of the contract. which the
company refuses. declaring the con-
tract VitiatPd by the city'S action.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03

vote being unanimous. except for Sem
ators Alexander and Hays. who did
not respond 10 their names. The nom
ination is equivalent TO an election as
the Democrats have Il clear and album
dant ma iOrity on joint ballot.
Blackburn made a speech in which
Ee said he believed that Il Democratic
legislature would not fail 10 carry the
contests 10 successful conclusion and
give the state offices to the Democrats
who Were. the righfful claimants TO
them and should now be in possession
of them. including the governorShip.
The notices OF contest by Senator
GOebel and J. 4. w. Bckham against
Governor Taylorand Lieutenant Cover
nor Marshall We're served late in the
afternoon. Nine different grounds os
contest are embraced in the notices.
John II. Whallen. who is accused ty
Sneator Harrell of having attempted
To- bribe him ny Offering him Si5UD to
vote against Goebel in The gubernaror-
ial contest. arrived here yesterday Gnd
gave h"nh in the sum OF S1O.UnU-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
THE FLOUR
INCIDENT.
Choate Calls Britain's At.
tention to the SeiZ-
ure.
IN THE BAY OF DELAG0A.
Is Assured That America 5
Rights Will Be Con-
sidered.

London, Jan. ). - Ambassador
Choate visited Salisbury this evening
for the purpose of making the first
official representations subject to the
Delagoa bay flour seizures. The pre-
mier informed him that the British
government had not yet arrived at u
decision whether or not foodstufs
were contraband of war. but assured
Choate the commercial rights of the
United States will be equitably con-
sidered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
aDeIusIon and a Snare.

Friends? | should say so. Never
suspected that ] had so many. Have
to let them in one door and out the
other. Best lot OF fellows you ever
saw. Give 'em a big stag party to-
night"
Then the misguided youth sat down
and drew a check against the gener-
Gus legacy he had received within the
month and resented an insinuation
that his finish was visible.-Detroit
Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
Funeral of Grn.GrIG,n.

Eau Claire. Wis. Ian. 3.-The re-
mains of the late General Griffin. for
mer representative. were buried yes
terday. Governor ScOfield. Ex-Governor
Hoard. Representative ESch, and many
other prominent citizens were present
at the funeral which was held NJ u.
m. DIR. FriZZcll. of the Congregational
church. and Rev. Joseph Moran. of the
Episcopal church. officiating. The fu-
neral was under Masonic auspices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
Aspeeimen of CocLney Humor.

1t consists merely in ignoring the hor-
rible or tragic side of a funny situa-
ton. Everybody knows the old story
OF the cockney laughing after q fire.
- Jump. yer silly fool" / says. Me an
my mites got a blanket" An e did
jump. an there warn't no blanket. an
e broke lis bloomin neck, Laugh? L
'aven't laughed so muchr' - Black
wood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
Coinage for the Year $500.

Washington. Jan. 3.-A statement
issued by the director of the mint
shows that the total coinage executed
at the mints of the United States dur
ing the calendar year ended Dec. 30.
1899. was $139.243 191. as follows:
Gold. S111.344. DO: silver, S26,O61 ,j19;
minor coins. 81 .S31 .4J1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
SENATOR BLACKBURN.
VIII Be His Titi-. Barring Accidents
GoebeI Men Rule Kentucky


GoebeI Men Rule Kentucky
Frankfort. Ky. Jan. MANY i'm
por;ant political matters We're de-
veloped here yesterday. L The first
place Governor Taylor was !naugurated
and submitted a message Of over 1000
words. covering state affairs and pre-
senting elaborate reasons for the re-
peal OF the Goebel election law. which
lie called the ''infamy of 1898 that had
demoralized, disturbed and diSgraced
The state
Then the Democratic senatorial eau
Gus met and nominated J. c. :. Black
burn for United States senator, the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03

ed The IJrontos stood the CALLING nre
with admirable patience. never vast
ing a shot. The British losses We're
three men killed. three wounded and
one missing.
Douglass. Cape Colcny. Jan. 2.-Col.
Pitcher has occupied Douglass without
opposition. and has been received with
enthusiasm by the loyalisfs.
Modder River. Jan. 2.-Yesteriay'S
cavalry expedition under General Bah
ingtoE. commanding the Ninth and
Twelft's lanciers, proves TO have been
in cooperation with similar move
ment from Belmont. This. directed by
General Wood. consisted of Il flying
column and a force under Lieutenant
Colonel Pitcher from Belmont. This
force moved into Tie territory between
the Orange and Riet rivers. At Sun
nySide. northwest of Douglass. it en-
cOuntered considerable commando.
believed to be wholly composed of dis
loyal British subjects. &
General BabingTon'S force proceeded
in the same direction. but on the north
side of Riet river The result of this
reconnaissance has not yet been re-
ported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
MAKING WAR on AN IL" ROAD.
Chicago's Fight Against the Northwestern
EleEated-Its Cause.

EleVated-Its Cause.
Chicago. Jan. 3.-Captain Schuettler,
OF the Sheffield avenue station, stopped
Il train on the Northwestern Il" yes
terday afternoon at the Lincoln ave-
nue. station and arrested the crew for
running the train after they had been
forbidden by the city authorities. Work
ON the structure was stopped Monday
by order of Commissioner Mctiann, as
the structure was considered unsafe.
The elevated people were warned not
10 run and when the first attempt was
made Captain Schuettler acted.
The police lined up in front of an
other train. but had to jump for life as
the mnrnrmaD turned ou the lightning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
TORONTO coMPA>Y IN THE ROW.
Goes in ut DoubIe-ouick and Does 1t
Work Like Veteran Fighters

Goes in ut DoubIe-ouick and Does Its
Work Like Veteran Fighters
\ representative of the Associated
Press had the privilege Of carrying an
order to the Toronto company 1t
double-quick into action. The order
was received with great satisfaction.
The company rushed forward until
within 4 thousand yards OF the ell
emy'S position. when il opened Il hot
fire upon the kopje and completely
subdued the Boer fire The British
artillery shelled the position with Won
derful accuracy. while Lieutenant
Ryan. with mounted infantry. worked
round and completely uncovered the
fire or the Beers. who had been en-
sconT I'd in the bushes.
Meanwhile Colonel Pitcher. with the
QueensIanderS. taking advantage of ev-
cry cover, made j direct attack. the
Australians moving slowly but surely.
and only shouting when they saw the
enemy retiring under their steady fire
The Queenslanders behaved with grea;
coolness. laughing and chatting even
at the moment of greatest peril
During the advance the Boer fire
suddenly ceased. Thirfy-five Beers
hoisted a white flag and surrendered.
\ portion of the Torontos moved across
the front OF the guns and entered the
Iaager. The Beers had tied- Fourteen
tents. three wagons. 4 great store of
rifles ammunition, forage. saddles and
camp equipment and numerous incrim-
mating papers were captured The
Boers lost six killed aud twelve wound
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
TRAIN TOOK THE WRONG TRACK.
Result Was a Wreck in Which Fireman
Ressler Loses His Life.

Galesburg. Ills. Jan. 3.-Fireman J.
c. +. Ressler was killed and Gilbert
Boyd and Arthur Fravor We're injured
in Il wreck on the Chicago. Burlington
and Quincy railroad III NeponSet sun
day night. An extra freight train took
the side track at Neponset The loco
motive remained on the main track.
Another eaStDOund extra was coming
just behind. and the SuppOSition was il
would take the same side track aud
awaint the fast mail. Instead il look
the main track. and Il collision of the
locomotives resulted
The two engines and four cars
loaded with stock We're piled up in 4
heap. ResSleT was thrown under the
wheels and was killed instantly. Fire
man Boyd fell between the two en-
gineS, and barely escaped being ground
tn death. Engineer Ed Healey jumped
from the cab, and escaped with slight
injuries. Fireman Fravor escaped by
jumping. but injured his leg. Two of
the wrecked cars We're filled with
horses and two with hogs. many of
which were killed or injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
National Berkshire Association.

Indianapolis. Jan. 3.-The National
Berkshire Record association held its
annual meeting here yesterday. Dele
gates were present from eighteen
states w. l.. Lillard. of Lawrence
burg. Ky. was elected president and f
II. Morris. OF this city secretary. w
q Riley. OF this state was elected vice
t,-aSiipnf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
The Fence VIII stay.

Two Atchison men decided recently
that their property would look better
with no dividing fence between and
took IL down II was down a week
when both women agreed TO make
their husbands put up the fence again.
They had had no trouble. but = talk in
the back yard without a fence to lean
on was like meat without salt The
fence Is up 20 stay.-Atchisop Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
Atat.Guard Order.

Springfield. Ills, Ian. 3.-Adjutani
General Eeece issued an order extend
ing the leave OF absence granted Fred
Baily company u. Fifth infantry. Till
March 81. 1900. An election i ordered
In company +. Fourth infantry. at :
u. III. Jan. Is. for first lieutenant and
second lieutenant. W. Gus Gilbert will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
Whence Came the spark ?

Selma. Ala. Jan. sc. NJ. Patter
son. well-to-do farmer. was loading
shells from keg of powder 1T his home
in LOwndes county, when spark tel
into keg. causing an explosion. Pat
terSon'S wife and father and one of hi
children. a girl. received injuries from
which they died. Patterson is believed
TO be fatally burned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
Omcers Wounded at Myfeking.

Pretoria. Jan. 3.-Three British
prisoners who were taken at Malagro
say that Captain Gordon Chesney VIII
son. husband of Lady Sarah Wilson.
and five other officers whose names
they refuse to give. were wolnded i'll Il
recent SOrtie from Mafeking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
-. .nuu.anu fora PAGER.

bought from his trainer. r. F. Geers,
the black I-year-old pacing colt Direct
Hal for $1,000. This is probably the
largest sum ever paid FOR i PAGER with
oflf n record
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
GIRL THAT HAD A RECORD.
Committed Suicide by Cutting a Hole in
the lee and Drowning.

Muncie. Ind. Ian. 3.-WOrd comes
from Nenia, Clay county. Ills, that
Miss Flossie Weaver. of Muncie. sui
cided by cutting Il hole in the ice and
water. She is the daughter OF Mrs.
Jacob Eichle and left here two months
ago, claiming that she was jealous OF
her mother and could not bear to see
her kiss Mr.. Eichle. her stepfather.
She once took rough on rats" here
and since she left her mother did not
know of her whereabouts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
Some sort of Scare at dublin.

Dublin. Jan. 3.-EXtra precautions
have been adopted by the military au-
thorities here. The constabulary has
been fully armed. The sentries, from
sundown to morning, have been in
creased at the barracks. Patrols
march around and all leaves of absence
are suspended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
site for "a Washington statue.

Paris. Jan. :;.-The city council has
chosen the site fOrthe equestrian statue
of Washington. 1t is at the intersec-
tion of Avenue d'IenR and the Avenue
TrOcaderO. 1t is fine site. in the
midst of the American quarter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
National Banx Circulation

Washington. Jan. 3.-The monthly
circulation statement issued 10y the
comptroller of the currency shows that
at the close OF business Dec. 80. 1899.
the total circulation Of national bank
notes was sat. 195.I23. an increase for
the year OF $246O.41S. and an increase
for the month of 81 4352I5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
Accidentally Killed His Brother.

Chicago. Jan. =. - After returning
from hunting George Reynolds. Is
years old. accidentally shot and killed
his brother. Harry V. Reynolds. IL
years old. in the parlOr of the Reynolds
home, 136 Lund avenue. Rogers Park
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
Enemies in Very Coed Humor.

Frere Camp. Jan. 1.-The Beers in
quired by heliograph today: why is
Roberts coming? What has Butler
done:"
The British replied: How did You
like our lydditc in the late battle:"
The Beers signaled III response:
s.p1fS"'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
Miner. Win Another strike.

Birmingham. Ala. Jan. 3.-The trcu-
be between the leading coal operators
of Walker county and the United Mine
Workers of America has been settled.
the demands of the miners for in
creased wages having been acceded to.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
Ioua's Auditor 4, Bets~r.

San Francisco. Jan 3.-The condi-
ton OF State Auditor Frank Merriam,
OF Des MoIneS. Ia, whosis III of typhoid
fever at tie hospital in, thu city. is re
ported to be very much iufp-oved, and
his entire recovery Is Iooked for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
kidnapped All His Children.

Chicago, Jan. 3.-A wholesale kid
naping occurred at 93 Fry street Mon
day when two men drove up to the
house of John RasZeka and spirited
away his five children. RaSZeka is Il
laborinG man. Some months ago he
lost his job. and Il little later his wife
disappeared. The police think the chill
dren are now with the mother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
Eank,, CoiitaI I.SIO.o0O. 900.

New York. Jan. 3.-The stockholders
of the National City bank met yester-
day and ratified the proposition of the
directors TO increase the capital stock
from 81 900. 600 TO SlO.OOO.OOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
Chicago's Fund ,or Lawton.

Chicago. Jan, 3.-Recepits for the
Lawton fund. as reported by AleXan-
der H. Revell are as follows: Previ-
iOusly acknowledged. Si,142: Swift x
Co, $50; &. Il. Offield. SO; Senator
William T.. Mason. 81: \. Ii. Ahern. 50:
Il friend. 81: +. ii. Rudd. 50: total.
SJ,02I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03

Springfield. Ills. Jan. 3.-The Pull
man Palace Car company yesterday
certified TO the secretary of state 10
change OF name TO the Pullman com
many
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
To Cure La grippe In Two DAYS.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
if it fails 10 cure. E. w. Groves
signature is on each box. 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
schurman Not to Go to Manila.

Washington. Jan. ;. - President
Schurman will not return TO the Philip
pines with the other members of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
Senator Foraker's Proposed
Plan of Govern
ment.
SUBMITTED TO THE SENATE.
Extent to Which the Island,
ers Are Expected to
Participate.

Washington, Jan. Sin the senate.
Foraker introduced bill providi ng a
form of government for Puerto Rico.
The president j. empowered 10 APP
point Il governor. supreme court,
seven heads of departments and five
native citizens who together with the
governor and heads of departments
are to constitute the upper branch of
the insular Legislature.
The lower house of 3J mem bcrs il
fO be elected by the citizens of the
island and also provide for all iuhab
itanis of the island, who will be made
citizens of the United States. The
citizens are also To elect delegates to
congress. who are to have n seat. but
no vote The island is to be divided
into live districts for judicial and leg
isl,.tive purposes. The constitution
and laws of the United StattS are eN-
tended to the island as far a. the lat
ter are localIy applicable.
McCrca. of Arkansas. introduced \
resolution that the purpose of the
United States. after the suppression of
the rebellion was to grant the Fill limos
an independent government and guar
antee them against foreign invasion.
Adiourued
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03

rnnIppIne commission when the body
goes back 10 Manila, al account of his
duties ar Cornell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03

dispatch from the Associated Press
representative at Dover Farm. dated
Jan. /. says: "A mounted force con-
siSting of 100 Canadians of the Toronto
company and POO Queenslanders. COM
manded by Colonel Hickards. two guns
and Il horse battery. under Major De
ROugemont. forty mounted infantry
under Lieutenant Ryan. and 200 of the
Cornwall Light infantry. the whole
commanded by Colonel Pitcher. left Bel
mont yesterday At noon on mare j.
westward, covering twenty miles he
fore sunset. The force encamDed at
Cooks farm. where the troops We're
welcomed enthusiastically.
Vancouver Was a Complete Surprise.
AT q o'clock this morning the force
approached n spot where a laager of
the Beers was reported. Colonel Picher.
on approaching the position. which was
q line of strong kOpjes. detached Ma
jor De Rougemont with the guns. To-
rontos and mounted infantry Ia work
toward the right. making q turning
movement himself with the Queens
landerS toward The south position. The
Vancouver WAS a complete success.
The British shells We're the first indi-
cation of the presence of the troops.
The Beers left their laager and opened
fire, hut the Queenslanders completing
the movement the laager was captured
iwth forty prisoners"
Colonials Got Their Opportunity.
Another dispatch from Dover Farm.
dated Jan. !. says: The Colonial
troops. who have been longing to he al
lowed to meet the Beers. have at last
been given an opportunity TO do SO aEI
scored Il brilliant success. The raid
conducted 10y Colonel Pitcher was very
difficult. owing to the fact that move
mcntS of the troops are Immediately
communicated TO the Beers by natives.
In order TO prevent this Colonel Pitcher.
in making his forced march from Bel
mont. left British trooper at every
farm house with instructions not to
allow the natives to leave their huts.
the patrols calling the names of the
natives hourly in order 10 prevent their
escape. In the manOeuverS at Cooks
Farm. Colonel Pitcher sent mounted
patrols east. One of these. consisting
of four men commanded 10y Lieutenant
Adie. suddenly encountered fourteen
Beers. who opened fire.
Some Plucky Individual Work.
The lieutenant was severely wounded
and Private Butler gave up his horse
in order to carry the lieutenant out of
range. Another private whose horse
had bOlted pluckily returned TO render
assistance. He was wounded in the leg
and his horse was killed. Meanwhile
Lieutenant Ryan. who had worked
magnificently. reported that the NCldt
on the right of the enemy was clear,
whereupon Major De Rougemont o.
dered the guns TO trot. They arrived
within l 800 yards OF the laaGer. I'M
Iimbered and planted five shells. in as
many minutes. within the laager. I'm
mediaIely the enemy could be seen
streaming over the kopje. They were
completely surprised. but quickly
opened Il well directed fire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
Financial Bill Amendment.

Senator Chandler offered an amend
ment to the financial bill declaring
the policy of the United States to lie
To continue the coinage Of gold and sill
yer into money of equal intrinsic and
exchangeable value. of smch equality
as to lie secured through international
agreement or by Legislation
Pettigrew. of South Dakota. offered
a resolution asking the secretary Oi
war whether Gen. Torres. Filipino.
came to Otis as Aguinaido's represen-
tative last February suggesting means
of terminating the trouble. 1t went
over.
In the house Sulzer. OF New York.
offered resol ution calling on & Ige
for i detailed statement of the Tela-
tions OF the treasury department
with the National City bank and Han
over National bank, of New York
which was referred to n committee.
Washington, Jan. 3.-Corbin says
the I.awton fund amounts to over
$50 O0O
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
vyoy the Bocrs View CoiesDere.

Pretoria. Jan. 3.-Last night the
British in great force attacked Com
mandant Schoeman's commando in the
Colesberg district and tried to storm
the position. They repeated the attack
this morning. but We're forced to re-
treat. the Beers holding the position.
The loss of the British is not known,
hut il is rnnorted 10 have been heavy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
MAKES JOHN BULL FEEL PROUD
Way His Boys from Canada and Austraii:
Fight-Big Task Yet To BE Done.

Way His Boys from Canada and Australia
Fighting Task Yet To he Done.
London. Jan. 3.-The moring papers
are unanimous in praising the gallant
ry of the Canadian and Australian
troops. The Times saws: The mother
country will share with the Canadians
and Australians III the pride and graft
iication they must feel at the fine
qualities displayed by their troops liz
This daShing little engagemcns-
The Standard says: The Canadians
and Australians had been spelling for
n fight. Now they have had their op-
portunity. and they -have greatly dis
tinguished themselves by their cool
ness and discipline. From the view
point of imperial unity the little fight
may fairly be described as one of
the most gratifying events recorded
in the recent history of the British
race"
Although the continuance of minor
successes cratifieS the British public.
il iS not forgotten that the larger as
poets OF the campaign are unchanged.
The Standard remarks: Until the
Tugela has been crossed and Lady
smith relieved il would be Idle to deny
that the political position in Cape
Colony is one of very great danger. and
If. unhappily. General Butler is again
defeated il will be- necessary to dis
patch 100000 additional men TO keep
the Dutch in order
Winston Churchilfs estimate that
100000 men will be required TO defeat
the forces of the TWO republics has
been ridiculed in many quarters: but.
as pa matter of fact. this numebr is al
ready almost reached. without the eX
ara 100000 which The Standard fore
sees might be required. When all the
troops destined for South Africa join
those already there Lord Roberts will
he in command of about 100000 men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03
.COLOhIALSI IN BATTLE
Canadians and Australians Who
Have Been Anxious to
Meet the Beers.
RUN UP AGAINST a COMMANDO,

Peers Get Licking and Lose n Number
Of Men and Much War rMateriaI-British
Force Seems to Have Improved in STRAIT
egg and Its Loss L. Light-Story of n
Spirited Engagement. (which Was Part
of n Double RrconnaissaHce-signi
Dispatch from Frere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-03

London. Jan. 3.-The Daily Tele-
graph has received the following
dated Jan. - from FreTe camp: The
weather is fine. The Tugela river is
now for,lable. General Buffers army
is in fine form. ready and confident
for the work before it