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New-York tribune., 1901-10-06
A RHYNED OBITUARY.

From The Atlanta Constitution.
Georgia is nothing II not original. when it comes
to rhymed obituaries. Here is the latest:
He has climbed the golden hills
Heaven always his Intention;
Fought through the war, died with the chills
And never got no pension
New-York tribune., 1901-10-06
A DEAD HEAT WITH ONE ENTRY.

From The Philadelphia Press.
What's the funniest thing ever saw?" repeated
the gentleman OF sporting tendencies We'll
guess il was a dead heat in event where there
was only entry" How in the world was that?"
came from the other end OF the store-and when
the answer came. "A cremation" the Questoner
ordered drinks
New-York tribune., 1901-10-06
A WRECK.

From The Detroit Journal.
We contemplated the alcoholic wreck with
mingled pity.
"A sinking ship. indeed!" we exclaimed.
"I5ut the rats do not leave mei' Shreked the fell
low, gesturing wildly.
We extended to him the helping hand of course,
but he shrank away. mistaking this for pink
elephant
New-York tribune., 1901-10-06
Ii HUNG CHANCES JOKE.
From The Philadelphia Post.

FROM Ihe Philadelphia Post.
A salutation Of respect in China, says Mr.. Bar
Tett, is to comment on the mature and VEN
cradle appearance of ones guest When the Min
lister to Siam called officially on Ii Hung Chang
he was accompanied by prominent missionary,
a man eighty years of age with white hair and
beard who was to serve interpreter. Unknown
to Mr.. Barrett. the missionary and the Chinaman
had had falling out some years before. Ii came
into the reception room, sauted Mr.. Barrett cord
tally, and bowed stiffy to the patriarchal inter
said:
II congratulate you sir on your venerable
MEN, and then. noddng toward the octogena-
rian, he asked And is this your son?'
New-York tribune., 1901-10-06
EVJDENCE TO THE CONTRARY.

From The Chicago Record-Herald
Citizen Madam, why do you persist IN punching
me with your umbrella?
Madam-I want to make you look around, SO
can thank you for giving me your seat, Now slf.
don't you so off and say that women haven't any
mn
New-York tribune., 1901-10-06
NOT STRONG ENOUGH.

From The Washington Star.
''It seems to that our friend has SO much
faith in money that he almost makes a religion
of it,
81 don't like the comparison The word religion
implies at least a remote chance Of backsding"
New-York tribune., 1901-10-06

victed OF striking prisoner and fined SIS. equlva
lent to fifty days Every day he would make out
his report of the inmates of the Jail. and for h:ty
days his the list. Thus he worked
out his fine and drew his salary from the city"
New-York tribune., 1901-10-06
A POOR PLACE FOR 1T.

From The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Miss Flummery has such beautiful hair! Why,
she sit it."
chairs"
New-York tribune., 1901-10-06
THIS PLACE IS LIKE
THE HOOK AND EYE
CLOSED BY A TOUCH: OPENED BY
PULL

For two hours the sign irradiated by the
lights above the entrance. Then scandalIed pa pa,
troIman hastened up the steps and with ms own
hands tore ii down Perhaps he arrested IL iof
majesty.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-06
RESPECTABILITY INSURED.

RESPECTABILITY INSURED
From The London Globe.
This notice is said by certain paper to be affixed
to a block of fathouses in Marylebone:
NOTICE
In order insure
| RESPECTABlI.ITY OF these fats
only persons OF
BRITISH NATIONALITY
VIII be accepted
Applications from foreigners viii be
entertained
There is a sort Of downright Old World patriotism
about this that appeals to the gnation in
Gays of compromise.
, 1901-12-06
Railroad Notes.

Assistant Superintendent Whitney
returned today from his eastern trip.
Tardmaster John Crooks returned
this morning from a visit at Lincoln,
Neb.
Train No. 5 was due to arrive here at
Abs this afternoon. being delayed on
the Colorado and Kansas divisions.
There are now 249, 900 ties stored in
one yard here for treatment, in
stead of 1,5OO, as stated by a morning
paper.
General Manager Shipman has just
work being done by Mr.. George on the
grade of the Laramie Plains line
through his place. Mr.. George will
complete the grade next week.
The boys at the superintendent
Office had a group picture made by
travelling artist today, and it is wins
pered that some of the pictures will be
hung to take the prize in a beauty
show. They will be prize winners.
The Grau Opera company, travelling
in two special trains of sixteen cars
will pass through Laramie some time
tomorrow evening, probably about
o'clock, en- route to Denver. The spe
Gals will leave Ogden at Z o'clock to
morrow morning.
The baggage car to be used in the
transportation of prisoners to the new
p~enitentiary at Rawlins was supplied
with Pintsch gas from a baggage car
on train No. 3 this morning. the bag.
gage car having been provided with an
extra supply on purpose. 1t is said that
the first carload Of prisoners will be
taken to Rawlins at 10 o'clock on Mon.
day, but nobody hereabouts seems to
know the exact date.
, 1901-12-06
SLEPT
IN LARAMIE WHILE THEY SUPPOS-
ED THEY WE'RE SLEEPING EN-
ROUTE TO CHEYENNE.
Officials of the Wyoming Division Give
Orders for Their Car to Be Cut Out
Here, Change Their Mind and For
get to Notify Yardmaster-Rail-
roac Notes and Personals.

Superintendent Park and General
Master Mechanic William Mckeen of
the Wyoming division of the Union Pa
cifc. who have been on the western
district of the division in Mr.. Parks
official car, were en- route to Cheyenne
on train No. 6 last night. Before reach
ing Laramie they decided to have their
car cut out here m so sen word to
the yard foreman.
Later they again changed their
minds. determined to go OH to Chey-
erne, but this time they neglected to
send word ahead, and all hands laid
down in their berths and went to sleep.
The car was attached to No. 6. and
when that train reached Laramie the
official car was cut out placed Oh
a side track to await the coming Of
day. Mr.. Park and Mr. .McKeen, with
clear consciences and good DISPOSE
tons. slept like babes, and when they
awoke this morning they found them
selves in the yards here. They made
no trouble. of course. remembering
that they had not given orders to
change their former orders, but accept,
ed the situation. A switch engine was
summoned and the special car pushed
ahead until a fruit train was overtaken,
the car attached and the party proceed
ed to Cheyenne behind a freight en-
CINE.
, 1901-12-06
THIRTY
DOLLARS RAISED IN THIS COUN.
TY FOR MCKINLEY MEMO
RIAL FUND so FAR.
Contributions Coming In and Remit
tances Going to Governor, Who
Makes Patriotic Acknowledgment
and Urges to Greater Ehort-Ef-
feet on Other Communities.

At 2 o'clock this afternoon the Nc
Kinley memorial fund raised in this
county had reached $1,000, these names
having been added since report was
made in these columns yesterday:
J. A. Fischer, SO cents; w. H. Pea.
body, Frances Burkhardt, E. T. Beltz.
Warren Beltz, Mary Beltz, C. w.
Spalding, Euphemia Neismith and H.
l.. PASCAL, each 81.
Mr.. Crumrine, treasurer of the fund,
this morning received the following
letter from Governor Richards. dated
at Cheyenne on the 5th:
my Dear MI. Crumrine:--I beg to
acknowledge your letter Of the 4th
inst, enclosing a check for $22 for
credit of the Mckinley memorial fund
| trust that you will keep the good
work going, and that I shall get Other
remittances before very long for this
fund.
1--WE in Wyoming want to make 8
respectable showing as a matter OF
pride. and | have no doubt but that oul
people will do everything in this way
that can be expected of them.
yours very truly,
"DeFOREST RICHARDS"
, 1901-12-06
MENTIONED.
Warmer this afternoon.

Warmer this afternoon.
Best Oats only $1.75 at Trainings.
No deaths here so far this month.
Pioneer Tomatoes 1Oc at Trainings.
Chinese Sacred lilies. Mrs. Wallis.
The Mckinley memorial fund is still
open.
The district court adjourned yester-
day afternoon.
Pictures and picture frames at Ell
mer Lovejoy's.
There were no cases in the police
court this morning.
No middle man at Kidd's, all pianos
direct from the factory.
Blankets, Comforts. O~vershoes
Christmas goods, etc, at the Laramie
Cash Store.
Fred G%reenbeck this afternoon filed
a claim for the Yellow Medicine mine.
The Republican hopes he will get plen.
ty Of yellow medicine" in the claim.
The Annie mine at Jelm has been
closed down for the present on account
of water. Mr.. Miller will buy a gaso-
line engine and pump before mining OPP
erations are resumed.
Lyman Bros "A Merry Chase" will
be the next attraction at the Manager
opera house, coming on the 18th. 1t is
said to be one Of the funniest farce
comedies on the road.
The Mining exchange is taking on a
busy air. Mr.. Richards expects several
lots of ore within the next two or three
days, which he will get IN the shelves
ready for the convention.
A we'll known young gentleman of
North park has asked the manager to
reserve two rooms adjoining the parlor
of the Thornburgh for the convention.
as he will take unto himself a bride at
that time.
Members of the electric light com
rcny say there was no meeting Of the
exc, utive committee yesterday, and
that Mr.. Homer was not attending one.
TIE Republican enormously made the
statement on hearsay testimony
The Abandon mine, where such q
marvellous report of richness came
from, is adjoining q mine owned by
Louis Miller, known as the Betsy Jane,
and Mr.. Miller is going to feel mighty
comfortable until adverse reports
come. II the Abandon has $500 ore,
who says that some of 1t does not lop
over into the Betsy Jane?
, 1901-12-06
- "Wednesday, December 4th-
j IT'D JED OF
PERSONAL

H. X. Smith of Bay City is a guest
at the Johnson.
James Hart of Casper is a guest at
the Thornburgh.
Mrs. Ora Parmelee of Hanna is
a guest at the Kuster.
A.. J. Smith and G. Paulsen Of Den
YER are at the johnson.
Henry Silverman Of Chicago is a
guest at the ~Thornburgh.
Bud Moses is in from Horse creek
and is stopping at the Johnson.
Charles Hansen and George Dunn
are visiting ranchmen at the johnson.
NJ. H. Moore and George P. Dawson
of Denver are guests at the Thorn
burgh.
]. E. Pollock is in from his Red
Mountain ranch, and is stopping at
the Johnson.
]. S. Cook, the Cheyenne plumber
and contractor, is in the city. a guest
at the Kuster.
S. NJ. Swartz of Cincinnati and 8. F.
Berg of San Francisco are registered
at the T~hornburgh.
N. E. Gresley and A. Logan are in
from their ranch today and are regis
tered at the ~Thornburgh.
Ii ipJo,nr 90 c. I quite n~l C,Drn,
L. Erhard of the Cudahy Packing com.
pany are guests at the Johnson.
Mrs. H. l.. Stevens came in from the
ranch on the Sybille this morning to
spend the holidays at her home in this
city.
Judge Bramel will go to Rawlins this
afternoon and from there to Lander,
where he will hold the December term
of the Fremont county district court
He hopes to be home by the SOth.
Mrs. d. HEREFORD, whose husband
works at the rolling mill, and her mo
ther left today for Pueblo, their former
home, where Mrs. HEREFORD and two
children will visit after the holidays
Mr.. Herford will join them at Christ
mas and return with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Crooks and their
two children returned this morning
from Lincoln, Neb.. where Mrs. Crooks
and their children had been for a eis
it. Hazel was taken sick while away
and Mr.. Crooks was hastily summoned
He found her better upon his arrival
at Lincoln and she has so far recover
ed from the attack that she could be
brought home. Mrs. Crooks says she
thinks Hazel is none the worse for the
attack.
, 1901-12-06

The good work in this city and coun.
ty is being noted in the other counties
in the state, the Cheyenne Tribune of
this morning having the following edi.
torial reference TO the matter:
rs Albany county going to pass Lar.
annie county in it's contributions to the
Mckinley memorial? Not much is ex.
pected Of any n person. A dollar will
do. Remember that the deposits for
this purpose may be made at either
bank"
, 1901-12-06
MoRToN's CONDITION
NOT ENCOURAGING.

John M. Morton, who suffered the
loss of both eyes in an accident at the
rolling mills a few days ago, is threat
ened with pneumonia, and the physi-
clans at Mrs. Burk's hospital are un-
easy at the turn of affairs. Morton
inhaled more or less of the sulphurous
gas at the time of the accident, and
this had affected his lungs.
, 1901-12-06
RECRUITING STATION
ESTABLISHED HERE

Sergeant Fred Cameron of the I'm
tied States army arrived from Chey-
enne this forenoon and is quartered at
the Johnson. He will open an army
recruiting station in the Temple build
ing, for all branches of the service
army, Philippines service. coast and
Light artillery and signal and hospital
service. DR.. J.. B. Wilson has been
commissioned as the examining sur,
geon.
, 1901-12-06
TO
AFTER A PRISONER.

Sheriff Alfred Cook left last night
for Alliance. Neb.. where Emanuel
Franklin Is under arrest charged with
grand larceny in a warrant issued from
the office OF Justice Hayford Of this
city. It is understood Franklin has
consented to return to Laramie with
out requisition.
, 1901-12-06

Hose Company No. 3 will give a
dance at Maennerchor hall Christmas
eve The public is cordially invited.
A special invitation extended to the
firemen. Admission 81. 97tf
, 1901-12-06
ROOMS WANTED
FOR DELEGATES.

People who have rooms available for
the accommodation Of delegates and
visitors to the Industrial convention
will please report to DR.. Swigart, at his
office or to Superintendent W. A. Whit
ney at the railroad ofice, not later than
Monday forenoon.
, 1901-12-06

Our Mems Suits and Overcoats are
the best quality and style at the price
shown in town Woodruff & Terry.
, 1901-12-06
MR.. MANASSAS WILL
FILED FOR PROBATE.

The will Of William Nanasse was A.
ed for probate in the district court this
morning. All the property, both per.
sonal and real, is b~equeathed to the
wife, Fannie, and daughter, Helen, and
the wife is made sole %'executrix with
out bond.
, 1901-12-06

FOR RENT-Four room house in
good repair. south Fourth. Enquire at
this office. 9stf
, 1901-12-06
WANTED D.

WANTED-Good girl for general
house work. Corner Sixth and Gar
field. MRS. F. w. MARRIOTT.
o5t5
, 1901-12-06

FOR GALE OR RGNT-A foursroom-
ed house and barn. Enquire 10 Gus
ter street,. dihe 90. 9eH e1tf
, 1901-12-06
New Jams and Jel-
lies just received at
Peabody's.

The SWEETEST line Of Mems and Boys
Shoes in town At Woodruff Z Terry's.
, 1901-12-06

Upto-date Neckwear and other USE
full Xmas gifts at Woodruff & Terry's.
, 1901-12-06

FOR REMT-Foarsoom house, cor
ner Of Fifth and Cl9rk.-BAaairs e
Il .ta JOHN 4. TlDCNW
, 1901-12-06

Don't forget the social at the NJ. f
church tonight.
, 1901-12-06

Towson's market is
headquarters for. ev-
erything in the market
line. The delicacies of
the season always in
stock. It costs no
to use the best
and that is what you
always find at the
market.
, 1901-12-06
oIvoRcE IN
THE DISTRICT COURT.

In the district court this morning a
divorce was granted to William Stay
back from his wife, Emily, on the
ground OF desertion.
, 1901-12-06

WANTED-A girl for sewing fur.
Apply at the tannery. 97tf
, 1901-12-06

A car fancy Can and
Bottle Goods, such as
Olives, Pickles, Pre-
serves. Jams, Jellies and
Fancy Pickles just xoosiv-
ed at Laramie Grocery
company's.
, 1901-12-06

you can Duy.
10 lbs. Cabbage for. ........... .25c
slbs. sound Apples for. .......... .25t
13 lbs. Potatoes for. Csc
All meats and other goods in their
line are being sold at a greatly reduc-
ed price.
, 1901-12-06

Everything in Wearing Apparel for
men and boys at Woodruff & Terry's.
, 1901-12-06

You will find it at
.Graham's, just what
you want. Choice
meats of all kinds,
poultry. fish, oysters,
chip beef, weiner-
wurst. Sauer kraut,
boiled ham and smok-
ed meats.
, 1901-12-06
At Hunt q Rudkin'. Popular Mako.

you a buy:
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-03-12
ssNosed Him out"

In "The Argonauts of California"
Mr.. G. w. Haskins tells a good story
Of sauerkraut. In one of the mining
districts near Sacramento a storekeep.,
err received barrel, of provisions
which seemed to be spoiled, to judge
by the smell. Instead of throwing 1t
away, he thrust it into one corner Of
shed, where waste and rubbish were
piled upon it.
One day burly, dust covered Dutch
man entered the store.
81 wants me some dot" pointing to-
ward the shed.
"What is dot?" inquired the store
keeper.
81 shows you," said the miner "You
shust come NIT me-" And to the shed
they went, where, pointing to the rub
bish heap, the Dutchman explained,
"Some of dot in dere vas vat wants =
4 Boxes and barrels were removed,
and the condemned barrel was expos
ed. But when the miner eagerly point.
ed to it the trader told him 1t was
spoiled meat, not fit to eat.
81 knows better as dot" said the
| Dutchman "You bust him in und
shows you"
An ak was brought and the barre
"busted in" when, instead of spoiled
meat, there was revealed some good
old fashioned sauerkraut, made in Hol
land and shipped around Cape Horn.
81 knows it," said the delighted
,,oso I,{,,, o,,%pb
The sauerkraut sold readily at dol
lar pound and was in great demand
The Dutch miners heard of it ant
walked 10 and 10 miles to get tast'
Of the dainty
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-03-12
PRESIDENT M'K1NLEY's cAB1Nrr

faces all expressing terrible suffering.
In their agonizing fight for life some
had torn or wounded themselves OF
their neighbors dreadfully; some We're
stiffened in the most unnatural posi-
tiOns.
As soon as knew the condition Of
things sent the boat back for the doc
I tor and some whisky. He returned,
bringing also the captain, and for an
hour or more we were all hard at work
lifting and helping the poor creatures
on deck, where they were laid out in
rows. A little water and stimulant re
viyed most of them, Some, however
were dead or too far gone to be resusci-
tated. The doctor worked earnestly
over each one, but II were beyond hui
man skill. AS fast as he pronounced
them dead they were quickly dropped
overheard.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-03-12
What the Tots said.

Here are some sayings of children
reported by the Chicago News:
when small Bobby had worn his
first pair of trousers for an hour, he
went to his mother and begged to have
on his kilt again. What for? she ask
ed. Because replied Bobby. 4 feel
SO lonesome in pants
"a mother recently had occasion to
leave her little 4-year-old son alone 4.
home while she made-a brief call in the
neighborhood. Did you get lonesome.
dear" she asked upon her return. Yes,
mamma replied the little fellow. 4
felt just like widower without you
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-03-12
Discover Remains of Nathaniel Green.

Discover Remains of Nathaniel Green.
Savannah, March 4 "A joint commits
sion of the Rhode Island Society Of
the Cincinnati and of the Georgia
Historical societies, headed by Colo.
mel George B. Gardiner, discoyered the
remains of General Nathaniel Green
Of the revolution. They We're in the
vault OF, General Jones, in the Colonial
cemetery. No interment had been
made in the vault in 100 years. The
/, name plate of General Green's coffin,
rusted fragments of his sword, mum.
Der of colonial army buttons and the
generals skull were recovered The
Identification seems perfect. It has
not yet been decided what will be done
with the bones and relics.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-03-12
A SLAYER. Cargo.

From the time we first got on board
the SLAYER, says j. Taylor Wood in The
Atlantic, had we heard means, cries
and rumblings coming from below, and
as soon as the captain and crew We're
removed the matches had been taken
off, when there arose a hot blast as
from charnel house, sickening and
overpowering. In the hold were 300
human beings, gasping, struggling for
breath, dying, their bodies, limbs and
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-03-12
Harris, Last Fight.

Chicago, March DIR. G. w. Bren-
nan, who attended Sammy Harris in
his last illness, announced yesterday
that death was caused by injuries to
the kidneys, sustained in Harris last
fight. The opponent of Harris was
q local fighter named Young Mitch
ell" The fight occurred at Waukegan,
Ills, Feb. 81. and although it was a
draw both men were badly punished.
DR.. Brennan said that one of Harris
kidneys had been dislocated and that
this, with other injuries received,
caused death.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-03-12

London, March An Infatuated
mob at Shanklin, Isle of Wight, yester-
day stormed the platform from which
ex-Monk Victor Ruthben was deliver
ing an anti-Catholic speech. Ruthben
drew revolver and kept his assail-
ants at bay for a time, but finally
turned and fed. During the flight a
bullet, was discharged which traversed
through the neck and issued from the
cheek of one of his pursuers. Ruth
ben was arrested.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-03-12
Receiver for Insurance Company.

St Paul, March Insurance Com.
Elliott of the Hennepin county dis
trict court yesterday an order for a
receiver for the Minneapolis and Ma
rine Insurance company. The net as.
sets of the company are S3,O11 and the
unpaid claims amount to $21,9T3. The
company had in force at the close Of
1900 insurance to the amount of ST..
100000. The company is charged with
being solvent, and with fraudulent
practices in representing itself to be- a
stock COMPANY.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-03-12
Interest In Callahan Case.

Omaha, March The state has sub
poenaed about 20 witnesses who will
appear to testify at the hearing Of
James Callahan, charged with being
implicated in the kidnapping of Edward
Cudahy, Jr., which comes up tomor-
row. Callahan's attorney has done
nothing to indicate what he expects
to show of Galatians whereabouts at
the time of the abduction. which
serves to keep up the interest in his
case.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-03-12
Twentv-eirht Bodies Recovered.

Cheyenne, Wv, March The bodies
of all the miners who persisted in the
fire at the Diamondville mine have
been recovered, the 2Sth and last be-
ing taken out yesterday. The fire is
out and mining operations will be re-
sumed in a few days.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-03-12
Bie Gusher Not DAMAGED.

Pittsburg, March s.-Colonel j. M
Guffy, owner of the big oil well at
Beaumont, Tex, says the well was
not damaged by the great oil fire. The
fire burned tiercely until midnight
when it died out. The loss to the own
ers Of the well was the oil consumed
and large boarding house and fix
furaS
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-03-12
EXPLOSION KILLS FIVE.
Two Others Terribly Injured In
Joplin Zinc Mine.
DESTRUCTION IN THE SHAFT

Accidental Discharge of Unexploded Shot
Sets OF Whole Box of Powder--Victims
Were Confined In the Drirt--Accident
Occurs In Engleside Mine.
Joplin, Mo-, March a.-Five men
We're killed and two others seriously
injured in mine accident at the En-
gleside zinc mine in Center Valley,
eight miles east of Joplin, yesterday.
The dead: Hale Foster, George Will
son. William Buzzard, Fitz Morris,
Ed Stothard.
The injured: William Daniels and
John Burton.
The seven. men were in the ground
cutting a drift from the main shaft.
The five men killed were confined in
( the drift and the other two were in
the main shaft Early in the morning
two shots had been fred but the
Whole charge failed to explode. In
the afternoon whole box of powder
was sent down into the mine. One of
\ the men accidentally discharged an
unexploded shot and the box of pow
der was set off, resulting in terrible
destruction man at the surface
entrance of the mine was thrown 30
feet in the air.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-03-12
Threaten to smash wichita Jolnts.

Wichita, Kan, March AT An
dover. Butler county. II miles east OF
Wichita, meeting was held at the
Methodist church last night and ad
dressed by Rev. Henry Pracht, al
which resolutions were passed that ii
Wichita does not close joints selling
liquors 30 citizens of that town will
come to Wichita and smash all the
saloons.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-03-12

Very fine razors are made at the pres
ent day, but of no finer steel than that
contained in the Damascus swords and
knives which the ancients used several
thousand years ago.