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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
MINERVA j. BEDFORD.

Miss Minerva j. Bedford, for
mcrly of Whips Cove, this coun-
ty, died at her home at Salem,
Ohio, January 6, 1900, aged 6S
years, 8 months and II days.
She was born in Montgomery
county, Maryland, September
70, 1881; and, at the age of ten
years, her father with his family
removed to Whips Cove, where
Miss Bedford lived until 1891,
when she went to Ohio.
AT the age of ~ she was con
verted to God, joined the NJ E.
church, and remained a faithful
and consistent member to the
day of her death passing from
earth with that peace and compo-
sure of mind and heart that is
known only to the faithful follow
ers of Christ.
The immediate cause of her
death was pneumonia, which fas-
tened itself on her life ON the last
day OF the old year, but so tenac-
ious was its hold, that she lived
but six days.
OF her immediate family there
survive her sister, Mrs. A. R.
Miller, of Hickory, Ohio, and a
brother, B. r. Bedford, of Nc
Kibbin, this county.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
BIG COVE.

Misses Minerva and Jessie
Kendall were the guests of the
Misses Retta and Mary Kendall
Monday night.
We are glad to note that Will
lam Cooper, who has been great
sufferer of rheumatism all win
ter was able to be in town one
day this week.
Mrs John OFT and two chill
dren spent Tuesday night with
Mrs. Otis parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Grissinger ,of Todd
township.
Whooping cough, measles, and
scarlet rash are making victims
OF a number of school children i'm
our community, SO that the ay-
erage attendance at school will
not be so large this month as it
was previous months.
}. W. Kendall has just return
ed from visit TO Buck Valley.
Mrs. X. c. Johnston is visiting
among her brothers and sisters
in the lower part of the Cove this
week.
A teachers local institute will
be held at McNaughton's school
house Friday evening the 18th.
1t is to be hoped that the weather
will be such as will permit as
many patrons, as well as teach
ers to be present as is possible.
Come and encourage the teachers
by your presence.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
Nine years, . months and & days

Nine years, > months and days.
Yes, just what many another
would get; but that is not correct.
Let us see.
On the 2Sth day of June 1899,
he would be years Of age; on the
2Sth day of July 1899, his age
would be o years and | month,
and ON the 2Sth of August 1899
it would be 9 years and > months.
Now, see how many days from
August 2Sth to September 4th--
90, 30, 81, /, ., 3, 4-seven days.
Hence his age was 9 years, >
months, and SEVEN days.
The rule usually taught in our
schools will always make an err
ror of one day when the month in
which the death occurs is thir-
ty-day month preceded by a
thirty-one-day month.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
PLEASANT RIDGE.

James Fegley left Monday
morning for Broadtop to look for
Mork.
After continuing the revival at
Ebenezer week, Rev. Hughes s,
health failed and he closed it and
went to his home in Clearfeld for
Il short rest.
H. III. Deshong has gone to Ev-
erett to see what the chances are
for employment
George Bard, who has been alb
sent for some time, has returned
and will spend some time with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mich
ael Bard.
Simon Deshong has purchased
a new horse for use in carrying
the mail from Harrisonville to
Needmore.
Isaac b. Layton, David d.
Deshong, Jr., Sheridan Deshong,
and Miss Viola Deshong spent
last Sunday with the family of
David M. Kline.
Mrs. Joshua Mellott and son
We're callers at Simon Deshong's
Tuesday.
r. r. Sipes has one of the
largest schools in the township.
Will Deshong is our champion
horse teacher.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
CLEAR RIDGE.

Everything quiet. The wealth.
er seems very unhealthy. Mrs.
John Cutchall, G. A. Henry, An.
ME Carmack, and Lizzie Coulter
are among those on sick list.
Mary Cornelius has tonsilitis,
John A. Henry is suffering with
a sore hand.
Mrs. Stephen Wright is visit
ing her son Lyman of Woodcock
Valley.
A. j. Fral1er, wife and daugh.
ter Jessie, and Mrs. Miller spent
last Wednesday with his brother
at Fort Littleton
John w. Mowers and wife
spent Sunday with friends in
Hustontown.
b. H. Shaw was seen on our
streets on Monday evening.
S. p, Metzler and Annie Miller
spent Monday night at James
Mort's.
James Mort went to Richmond
on Tuesday to meet his daughter
Sue, and also, Misses Bertha
Wilson and Ollie Stevens who
have been at Waynesboro for
some time.
Geo. w. Snare had the misfor-
tune, on Saturday night to fall
on the ice. So severe was the
shock that he remained uncon-
scious for some time.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
CRYSTAL SPRING.

Little snow, but good shedding.
The literary society held at
Buchanan on Friday night last,
was a success. The question
was, Resolved, that the seventh
day of the week shonld be kept
as the Sabbath instead of the
first day. 1t was decided in IA
vor of the negative.
We are glad to note that Miss
Cora Clevenger is able to be out
again, after suffering for week
with a scrofulous tumor.
Mrs. McKibbin came near los
ing a valuable colt by its falling
on the ice one day last week.
A. M. Hixon lost a Shepherd
dog last week. Milt says he
would as soon have lost a horse
or cow as his dog.
The officers of Washington
camp No. 617 p. O. S. of A., Of
of this place, We're installed on
Saturday night last.
d. p. A. M. Hixson contem-
plates visiting the various Camps
in this county in the near future.
There will be local institute
held at Emmaville Friday next.
Nelson Simpson intends NOV
ing TO Pittsburg in the near fut-
ure.
NJ j. Hixson treated his ice
house to a good filing ON Satur-
day last. Jerry likes ice-cream
in harvest.
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MRS. CATHARINE SNYDER
MARLEY.

Died at Sixmile Run, Bedford
county, Pa., january 9, 1900, Mrs.
Catharine Snyder Marley. vile
of Harrison MGrkley, aged "a
years, months and % days.
She is survived by her husband
and five children; also, two sis
ters and two brothers, Mrs. DR..
Wishart, of Halrisonville, Mrs.
Laura Dixon, OF Media. Mr. h. A..
Horton, of Wells Valley, and Lieu
tenant Colonel $. III. Horton Of
the United States Army now lo-
Gated in Coronado Beach, Cali
fornia. All were present at the
funeral except the last named.
She was buried at the Presbyter-
ian cemetery in Wells Valley on
the 18th inst. Funeral services
were conducted by The Rev. Silas
Davenport, Presbyterian minis
ter ut Robertsdale, Huntingdon
county, Pennsylvania.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
LICKING CREEK.

Martin Lake and Mr.. Reed
made trip to Waynesboro last
week for Il saw mill. Men, get
in your logs nova new sawmill.
Mrs. Anna Hockensmith and
her son William spent Saturday
and Sunday in Buck Valley.
On account of being i'll Rev.
Hughes has closed his meeting at
Ebenezer, and gone to his home
in Clearfeld where he will stay a
week, or, until he is able to re-
turn.
Cecil Sipes seems to be in
business. He has quite mum
Der of hands working in lumber
and hauling limestone, Cecil is
a hustling farmer.
Expect TO hear wedding bells
up the hollow before long.
William Deshoug and wife and
brother rom Johnstown, are Wis
iting friends in this township.
Martin Sipes af Buck Valley is
visiting friends in this neighbor-
hood.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
DANIEL X. McCLAIN.

Last week mention was made
by our New Grenada correspon-
dent of the serious illness of Mr..
ID. K. McClain, of that place; and
on Sunday, we were shocked to
learn of his death, which occurred
last Saturday evening, at the age
OF 35 years, 6 months and 8 days
The deceased was a son of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel H. McClain,
and spent his youth on his faith
er's farm. About dozen years
ago, he was united in marriage
with Miss Jennie, a daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.. Cunningham.
In 1898, he embarked in the mer-
camille business at New Grenada,
and with the incoming of McKin-
ley's administration, received the
appointment of postmaster at
that place, which position he held
at the time of his death. in Feb
ruary of last year, he had the
misfortune to lose his store by
fire. Soon after this, he went to
Robertsdale and remained in
store there until a few weeks ago,
when he left with view to going
into the coal mines long enough
to become acquainted with the
practical workings of the busi-
ness, when he expected to com
plete a course in theoretical min
ing and engineering.
Just before leaving the store,
he slightly wounded a finger
from "a sharp nail which protrud-
ed from u nail keg. In about Il
week, this, at first, a seemingly
unimportant scratch, began to be
painful, his hand and arm became
swollen, and it became apparent
to his physician that blood poison
had developed. Everything was
done human skillcouldd devise, but
death ended the dreadful suffer
ing on last Saturday evening as
before stated.
The deceased, several years
ago, found peace in Christ, and
connected himself with the M. n.
church, since which time he has
been faithful to the church of his
choice; and, as the dark days of
suffering came upon him, and his
friends stood by with aching
hearts, his face bore radiance
such as can come only to those
whose souls are filled with the
precious hope of blissful eter-
nifty;
His remains were laid tenderly
to rest in the cemetery at the
Bethel church, New Grenada, on
Monday, followed thither by u
very large number of sorrowing
friends.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
RoTz RUMMEL.

y quiet wedding took place at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Elliott Rummel near town yester-
day afternoon, when their daugh-
ter Miss Della was united in mar
ricgc TO MIR. Andrew Rotz, son of
Nh. and Mr.. Samuel Rotz of
Todd township. The ceremony
was petc1rmai in the presence
OF 80 -Im bcrol iavitcd relatives
aai Gria ads OF the contracting
parties by l5ey. c. M. Smith of
this place, after which sumpt-
uous wedding supper was served.
The happy young people have
the best wishes OF the "News"
for q long, happy and prosperous
life.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
COVALT.

Quite a number Of our young
people attended services at An
tioch, Sunday evening.
Owing to bad roads, preaching
at Oakley was not well attended
Saturday night.
Joseph Fisher is preparing to
build a large barn next summer.
Howard Martin and Ira Peck
are chopping timber for Mr..
Bridges near Warfordsburg.
Mr. Hatfield has finished paint
ing the house of Moses Hess.
Frank Yeakle says he is going
to Wisconsin before long, but we
rather expect it is to Iowa.
Mrs. Lizzie Pittman is some
better at this writing.
ID, Q. Hart was among those
from Needmore who attended
preaching at Antioch, Sunday
evening.
Edward Brakeall is talking of
having spelling school Hur-
ry up, Edward.
Rev Joseph Barney is conduct
ing series of meetings at Anti
och.
There will be preaching at Oak
ley next Sunday at 3 p. M.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
AMY i5o YEARS OLD.

aberland county will be $50
old next Saturday a week,
Ing been organized January
30, In the matter of age
erland stands sixth among
counties of Pennsylvania.
elphia, Bucks and Chester
ounded Ia 1852, Lancaster in
FORK in f749 and Cumber-
4 1850. Cumberland coun-
l'ulton's grandmother. Full
aving been formed from
I'D, April 10, 1850, and Bed
rom Cumberland in. 1771.
srland in, addition to its
It limits originally embrac-
territory of Franklin, Full
Bedford, Somerset, Blair,
lgdon, Juniata, Perry, and
Il Miffiin. Bedford is the
I'd Of Huntingdon G780,
set (l795), Blair (lS46), and
N(1S50). For some time
liter of forming another
from Bedford and Blair
.leen agitated to embrace
;ons Cove. 1t has been
however, that this cannot
-. 3 on account of it's conflict
III constitutional provisions
ic re and proximity to other
seats.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
WEDDING BELLS.
They Rang Out Gladly on Last
Wednesday Night.

i'rpm Oakland dlno) Messenger.
A wedding celebration of unus-
ual joyfulness occurred at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Eskew.
just east Of the city, Wednesday
evening. It was the marriage of
their daughter to DR.. j. j. Pal.
mer, Of Chicago. The night was
anything but pleasant one, but
the cheer within was good any
how Quite number of guests
We're present, but this included
the relatives almost altogether.
Promptly at S:15 o'clock the
bridal party entered the west
room, preceded by the minister,
where in q few solemn and i'm
pressive moments, they were
united as husband andwife. They
then repaired to the east room,
where they received the congrat-
ulations of the guests.
The bride was dressed in an
elegant suit of cream wool, trim
med in satin and ribbon. The
groom wore the conventional
black.
AS to the personality of these
two young people we could say
much, were it necessary, but
they are too we'll known to need
it. The bride, Miss Emmer A.
Parker, comes of one of our best
and most honored families and is
held in the highest esteem for
her many virtues. She is well
educated and will preside with
dignity over the doctors home.
The happy groom is u native of
Pennsylvania, having arrived in
this vicinity but a few years ago
He engaged in teaching before
taking up medical studies, and is
held in universal esteem. He is
gentleman of exceptional good
qualities, and all predict a bril-
liant future for him.
The feast was all that could be
desired in richness and abund-
ance. A large number Of hand
some and expensive presents
We're received, many from Penn
sylvania, and as all were not here
we could not secure a list of them.
Those present were; Mr.. and
Mrs. Jake Higgs, Mr.. and Mrs,
Dan Clapp, Mr. and Mrs. Martin
Foultz, Mr.. and Mrs, A. j. Foultz,
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Foultz
Messrs. II. d. Dollar, Ben Foultz,
G. ". Fisher, j. j. Covalt, Ed
Cant, Earnest Peck, viii Foultz,
Jr., E. E. Covalt, Rev. McIntosh:
Misses Maude Roberts, Rosa
Foultz, Sarah Beauchamp, Olive
Ashmore, and Grandma Parker.
The occasion was a most happy
one, the young people having a
rare time of jollity.
Congratulations Of the hearth
est kind are showered upon DR..
and Mrs. Palmer.
At midnight the happy couple
departed for Chicago.
The groom is son Of Elder
and Mrs. Thomas Palmer, of
Needmore.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
SALUVIA

Joseph M. Malot is building
the wall for w. r. Speer's new
store-room.
Rev. Mitchell, student of
Princeton college, preached a
very able sermon in the Presby-
terian church at Green Hill, Sun
day afternoon. He was accom-
panied by CLARENCE Trout, Of
McConnellsburg.
Henry Kellner il on the sick
list.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
KNOBSVILLE.

The jingle of sleigh bells was
heard en- Sunday the first OF
the season.
The u. b. revival is still in pro
gress.
Miss Efte Parsons, of this
place, is employed in the family
Of Thomas Patterson at McCon-
nellsburg,
Miss Eta Polk spent Saturday
and Sunday at her home in this
place.
b. f. Henry and f.. b. Cline at
tended Miss Nora Booths insti-
tute, Friday evening.
DR., Shoemaker was seen on
our streets Saturday.
The two Mr.. Bards and Mr..
Dixon spent Sunday with friends
near this place.
Gilbert b, Mellott, of McCon-
nellsourg, spent Saturday after
noon and evening in this place.
We are sorry to note the illness
Of our aged friend, Mrs. William
Folk, and hope for her speedy
recovery.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18

When a woman does not smile
there is always a doubt whether
it's a case of bad temper or bad
teeth.
The most remarkable thing
about a baby is his ability to
keep from blushing when his
mother describes his good points
TO visitors.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
LOCUST GROVE.

The Jerusalem church is hay
ing a new roof put ON it, which
Is badly needed. A movement is
also on foot to provide carpet
for the floor The church trus-
tees and those who assisted have
manifested much zeal and inter
est in pushing the work along
since it was begun; and now,
brethren, why not go Il step
farther, and finish the picket
fence around the churchyard
which was commenced some time
ago?
Rev. Baugher who recently
held series OF meetings in the
Cove is seriously i'll at his home
in Virginia.
Mrs. Eliza Hoopengardner had
a wood-chopping ON Wednesday
last. Mrs. Hoopengardner has
been very unwell for some time.
Mrs. Denton Hoopengardner is
also ON the sick list.
Isiah Layton, Esq, has been
filing his ice house.
f. b, Cornelius and wife of
Hancock paid the Cove flying
visit recently.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18

Only seventy years have
elapsed since the first railway in
the world was finished. During
that comparatively brief period
four hundred thousand miles
have been constructed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
SCHOOL REPORTS.

,nnelIsburg IL. L. Gress.
y Saville, Harry Grissing-
I. Patterson, George Girls
Nathan Everts, Sidney Git
label Kendall, Jessie Ma
emma Sloan, Gertrude
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
LIcious MISCHIEF.

g.Itt Press
Snyder, of Matte, at
church at Rock Hill on
4. evening. He left his
~ buggy standing out
NbL the church. When he
Ho 40 says he found that
ar, hea been unhitched, all
ID were taken off and
y, aN'ay the wrench too,
is. zig large slits were
BUl pf< Mr.. Snyder can
a nv reason why such a ma
,11s 1s Au coNardly trick should
: ~ q ''pon him. 1t is very
\ \ he work of some mali
i B ~l Wno should be com
the community
lsG doubt be a good
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
AZ Ridge III. N. Henry.

Ar Ridge II. n. Henry.
tn month. No. enrolled,
rage attendance, 30; at
! every day-Lou Brown,
ind Pearl Wilson, Jessie
S. @, Carrie, and Smith
Irene Kerlin, Nellie, and
saker, Lucy Stinson and
Stinson.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18

While Rush Hoover and his
wife, OF Pleasant Hall, Franklin
county, were returning home one
day last week they stopped along
the road to talk TO a neighbor,
who had been cunning. Just
after leaving them the latter call
ed; 'Look out am going to
shoot' and fired through the
rear of the buggy, the ball strik-
ing Rush Hoover in the shoulder
and setting fire to his overcoat.
What prompted the Young man
to shoot is not known.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
A COMMON ERROR.

Mr.. Nebuchadnezzar Zerubbabel
Peck was born June %, 1890,
and died September 4, 1899; what
was his age?
Try it.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18

The profession of law may be
honorable, but thatof son.in-law
is oftentimes more remunerative.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
,lsonyille II. L. Wishart.

.lsonville X. l.. Wishart.
il ending Jan. 2, 1900.
r OF pupils enrolled 80;
Mt. of attendance-males
males 85. Honor roll
] Deshong, Lenore Ham,
|ockensmith, Bessie Val
DELLA Deshong, John Desh-
omas Deshong, John Ham,
" Deshong, Albert Ham,
Metzler, Darrell Hocken-
N Grover Mellott, Nathan
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-18
'iloamR r. r.. Sipes.

,iloamR. r. Sipes.
rt Of SLOAN school, Lick
eek township, for the
month Of term beginning
{ 'er ~ 1899 and ending
10, 1900. Pupils who
'rery day Fay E. Sipes,
M Sipes, Rosa Wooster,
Sipes, Daisy Kline, Ka-
p, Luella Decker, Dolla
A Ethel Schooley, Annie
" Myrtle Sipes, Irene
Bessie Hampton, Richard
Clem Schooley, Bennie
fexy Sipes, John Sipes,
hilhe, Ernest Sipes, Al
'it, Wilber Sipes, Frank
;. .aead Frank Hampton,
Hampton, Cadiz School
-ose who came 10 days
x 5chooley, George Sipes,
n becker and Lille Kline.
month, males 26,
20 Total As, Average
ferm "; per cent. during
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-13
New Mexico

Springer is In fair way to get the
railroad shops from Ration.
A newspaper has been started on an
uncertain career at Salado.
The First National bank of Alamo
gordO opened for business Feb. L.
Black bear, wild cats and panthers
are reported plentiful around Bland.
At Iona Parda the ditch has been
extended one mile further up the
river.
The town of Silver City Is taking
steps to collect S25, 200 of delinquent
taxes.
John Oberg was arrested at Silver
City on charge of assaulting two
women.
A man dressed in woman's clothes
annoyed some young girls in Santa Fe
one night,recently.
w. B. Walton, of the Silver City In
dependent, Is visiting the old home
stead at Philadelphia.
A driving horse belonging to J. G.
Creager, at Bland, fell over an en-
bankment and was killed.
1t is rumored that both the demo-
Gratis and republicans will hold their
territorial conventions in June.
The women's club of Alamogordo re-
ceived subscription of 800 from Mrs.
Law and Mrs. Watkins. in Pennsylva-
mia.
The acetylene headlight of q switch
engine at Lordsburg exploded ane
severely burned Engineer George
Trimble.
The three rooms of the Springer
school house are Overorowded, and a
new school building may be erected.
this year.
The professional pessimist 10 the
greatest detriment which can exist
in community. We are sorry that
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-13
Live Stock.

Pure bred cattle of every type were
never more sought for than now.
An agent of the British government
shipped eighteen cars of beef cattle,
amour ting to 2S0 head.
been offered $3.50 per head for his
shearing next spring.
Never within the knowledge of the
oldest inhabitant has the range in
Kinney county, Texas, been as fine as
1t is at the present time.
Rifle Reveide: Alex Job has sold his
ranch to Joe Selby of Grand Junction.
Six thousand dollars is said to have
been the purchase price.
It Is ground of modification to us,
as it should be TO the stockmen gener-
ally, that Arizona sent SO few dele
gates to the convention at Fort Worth,
says the Arizona Range News.
The Wyoming board of sheep com
mission rs. in conformity with qua
rsntine and shipping regulations, has
designated the unloading points for
sheep on the various railroads.
The stock inspection board met to
add more inspectors to the list already
so large that the state is unable to pay
all of them, depending on live stock
associations for some of the salaries.
Farmers in Weld and Larimer coun-
ties between Greeley and Loveland
have assumed charge of the large ir-
rigation canal ana reservoir system
that has been watering about SO, 900
acres of agricultural land since 1865.
The wool warehouse promoters at
Douglas, Wyo., propose to reconstruct
and enlarge the old grist mill building
When improved it will give storage
room for zoe, 200 pounds of wool. 1t
will have an elevator to be run by a
water motor and all needed facilities
for handling wool.
The following were the receipts at
Chicago during January: Cattle, 226,.
$40: calves, 6, 348: hogs, SIG sos; sheep
$50, 500; horses, IL, 074; showing an ia.
crease of 30, O5S cattle, 81, 9O5 hogs and
652 horses, and a decrease o. 682 calves
and II. 541 sheep. The average weight
of hogs this year was 229 lbs. and last
year 23I lbs.