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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
HALL PACKED.
Imm,nss Audiences Listen 10
SOuSd'S Band C0nCarls.

Yesterday was a red lettos day I'm the
annals OF Infantry hall. The name.
Sousa, has always been one 20 conjure by
IN the vicinity and the testimonial ten
dered last evening by the gathering to-
gether OF the largest audience which has
ever filled the place at an event OF a must
cal nature, proved that this name Is as
popular as ever. The band Is playing
better than ever before and the music
most OF ~ new, was Of a sort 20 please
al tastes. Mr.. Arthur Pryor and Mr.
walter Rogers, the trombone and cornet
sol9ists OF the band, gave delightful solos
al both concerts and sustained the good
name which they have always borne. MT
Pryor, especially IN the Loves Enchant-
ment waltz, displayed an unlimited COM
mand or his instrument executing some
most particularly delicate passages i'm a
way apparently but little known 10 the
ordinary trombOnist
The soloists, Miss Maude Reese Davies,
soprano. and Miss Dorothy Hoyle. vlo-
llnist. are UOth favorites mere and upheld
the reputation which they have formerly
achieved by excellent work in both the
Afternoon and evening concerts
one OF the pleasing features of the lat
ter was the rendering Of the baton by
MIR. SOusa TO the new leader OF the Amerl-
can band. Mr. Herbert l.. Clarke. who
Was formerly the solo corneust with Mr..
Sousa.
The number led by Mr.. Clarke was his
new march. dedicated 20 the American
band, entitled New England's Finest 1"
and first played three weeks~ ago at the
initial concert Of this organiza tion under
It's new leader. OF course. this selection
demanded a repetition, and then. at the
signal OF Mr.. Rogers, now filling Mr.,
Clarke's former position. the. entire band
rose to their feet aud gave three rousing
cheers for their former associate. followed
by an uproarIous tiger"
Ths finest number on the program was
the LisZt second Polonaise and was play
ed magnifcently. IL was particularly In
teresting, following SO closely upon Mr..
Slivinskis rendering or IL last week. az it
was originally written, a piano solo. The
finale OF the evening was Massenets Car
nival OF Naples, which is a composition OF
great strength and breadth OF tone. but IS
rather distressing at times. and was well
placed I'm the list. There is no doubt that
the Sousa engagement proved most salts
factory to all concerned. and is one more
pleasurable day 20 store away in the
memory Of those who enjoyed it,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
FOR
ASSAULT GIN
pOLICEMAl
Cl2gg Was Chngad VIII
Using DinhsT Pull and Tech
as Weapons.

George Clcgg was tried I'm the Sixth Dis
trict court this morning for assaultins
Patrolman John AIaroney ON tie night
oP Jan. nth, as Maroncy was passing
through Shoe Ely village. at OlneyviHs.
Clegg, so Moroney swore. struck at him
with dinner pail, and when an arrest
was attempted Clegg bit Moroney on his
thumb
Clegg swore that without any provoca-
ton the officer came up behind him and
struck him twice on the head with his
club.
Clegg had had trouble a month before
this with the officer. and the latter had
repeatedly made threats 70 do the defend
ant. Clegg said he had been drinking and
had no recollection Of biting the officer.
Three boys who were returning from a
club room at the time OF the assault.
swore that they saw tho officer standing
up against a fence.
Presently he went out TO the middle OF
the street. looked up and down the thor
oughfare, and as Clegg came staggering
along, the officer. so they declared step
ped up behind him and hit him twice on
the head with his club.
Clegg, they asserted. went down and
his dinner pail flew into the air and
dropped into the street quite a distance
from the spot where the two men came
together.
Another boy swore that before any
blow was struck he heard Ciegg say. MIR.
officer. don't interfere with me; I'm going
on about my own business"
The witnesses were all positive that no~
body got or looked for bricks. while a
man and A boy called nv the state. not
only corroborated the officer. but heard
bystanders cali for bricks and saw them
go into yards and look for brick-bats.
a Mrs Cameron. called by the defence.
when upstairs I'm her house. heard some
BODY in the street say. mo, will not
go with you; YOU have no right 20 arrest
me-" Anen she went down stairs. opened
the door and as she did SO. said the Of
ficer used his club on Clegg.
This evidence completely knocked out
the defence and Clegg was fined $40 and
costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
ALL COMPLETED.
Arrangements for R3c,p' ion Of
Admiral and Mrs. Schley.

Chicago, Jan. 2i--All arrangements have
been completed down 10 the smallest de-
tail for the reception OF Admiral and Mrs.
Schley upon their arrival I'm this city to-
morrow morning. Every hour OF their
stay in this city has been arranged for.
Saturday morning the reception COM
mittee of the Hamilton club will meet tho
party at South Chicago and escort them
TO the city.
At the station the visitors will be met
by Civil war veterans and Mayor Har-
rison and the city councils committee.
The mayor will then extend an official
welcome and the freedom OF the city TO
the guests. Naval Reserves will escort
them to the auditorium.
In the afternoon receptions will he
given the admiral by the Hamilton and
Press clubs and i'm tho evening a banquet
will be rendered him. Sunday will be
spent quietly, the admiral and Mrs.
Schley attending church I'm the morning.
Monday they will visit the Winfield Scott
Schley school, receive the resolutions of
the German societies. at Memorial hall.
attend reception given by the Maryland
society at the Palmer House in afternoon
and hold public reception from 3 to 5
o'clock at the Auditorium. At o'clock
the admiral will be dned by the officers
Of the Illinois Naval Militia
Tuesday morning Admiral and Mrs.
Mrs. Schley will leave for Louisville.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
ASSESSED $40.
Mrs. Racksl', Who Assaulted
School Girl, Fined by Court.

Margaret Hackett, who Is quite a char
acter. and who has considerable property.
was tried I'm the Sixth district court this
Mrs. Hackett resides at the corner OF
Westminster and Brigham streets.
Miss Gravelin and other young girls
were on their way home from the Bridg-
ham school last Monday and were sliding
In the gutter.
AS the group reached Mrs. Hackett's
house Mrs. Hackett came out of the gate
and ordered them to get of the sidewalk
Miss Gravelin said she was not on Mrs.
Backett's sidewalk. The old woman first
pushed a muddy broom up to Corale' s
face and then struck her on the back
with the stick end of IT,
The girl grasped the broom. and as she
was trying to hold the stick Mrs. HaCke n
struck Corale on the breast with her fist.
Counsel for the defendant wanted 20
prove by this witness that school children
were accustomed 10 rap on Mrs. Hack
etts fence and 10 call her names, thereby
greatly annoying the old woman.
Napoleon COmmette who saw the as
sault, corroborated COrale in every par
Ucular. adding that Mrs. Hackett is In
the habit Of standing at her gate, broom
In hand, every day and at the hours the
children pass In going To and from school.
Patrolman Charles b. Corey, who had
been directed To watch what occurred
when school let out. as Mrs. Hackett was
always complaining about the school chill
dren. saw several girls slide down the
gutter without being spoken 20. but Miss
Gravelin was seemingly singled out and
was assaulted as the other witnesses had
described. Then Mr.. Corey told Mrs
Hackett that he had seen enough OF her
performance and told her to go into her
Mrs. Hackett was fined so and costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
0LNEyVlLLE.

Last evening the Rev. Thomas Car
roll of St Thomas Catholic church at
Manton was rendered reception in Hoi-
den's hall in honor OF his 81 years as "A
priest and for many years has been pas
tor OF his church
Perhaps the prettiest feature Of the
evenings entertainment was the
presentation OF 81 roses by 81 little girls
TO Father Carroll.
There were n number of vocal ana in
strumental solo selections by the choir OF
the church and an interesting sketch or
two. and the whole concluded with "A pretty
conception, "A Baby Show" of seven lit
tie tots.
Father Carroll made a very pleasing re-
Sponse and thanked his people for the
interest they had taken in the church
and him.
Miss Helen =. Clarke was In charge OF
the pleasant affair
The work Of making the change for tho
new postofficc building at the junction OF
Westminster street and Broadway began
this morning and will he pushed with all
speed Co final completion.
The funreal of Mrs Nora Maloney, wife
Of Joseph Maloney. and daughter OF VIII
liam Clancy. took place this morning
from the residence OF her parents. "A
held at ST. Therea's Catholic church.
Mrs. Maloney was exceedingly popular
among the young folks iu her vicinity and
the fact was attested by the abundance
OF floral offerings.
Mounted 'Patrolman Frank Luby. OF the
Chaffee Street station was detailed this
morning 20 attend the funeral ar the late
Joseph Il. Edwards from his residence.
a. Camp street. he formerly being a men,
Der OF the police force.
The patrolmen OF the station sent n
handsome floral tribute
A Centredale car was bounding along
AZ fair rate Of speed near the tor OF
Manton avenue hill this morning when
one of the journals broke and caused the
car 20 come 90 a sudden stop. No one was
injured
4 beer team was picked up by the po-
lice on Alverson avenue last evening and
put up az a stable on the square.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
YACHTING NEXT SEASON

Elaborate preparations are being made
for yacht racing of Newport next sea
son for all classes OF yachts. The
greatest interest will be IN thu special
class OF 70-footers. which. as usual. will
make Newport their headquarters. All
four OF these boats will be out, and IL 10
understood that the Newport Yacht Rae
ing association Is to arrange a special
series for this class.
1t is understood also that II the Colum-
bia and Constitution come out, that Sir
Thomas Upton will send the Shamrock
III TO Newport, which will mean some
exciting racing.
The 30-footers will be out as usual
Herman X. Duryes will sail the Vaquero
III after an absence OF two years from
the class, and W. G.. Roelker Jr., will
be a new member IN the class. he having
purchased the Pollywog from W. Ruther-
furd. There 10 a report at Newport and
In Bristol that Cornelius Vanderbilt is
to have a fast steamer built IN Europe
TO be ready in 1905.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
A new TRIAL.
Herman Seeks One in Case for
FaISs Imprisonment.

The case Of Ferdinando Calderone
against Daniel a. Herman was argued
before Chief Justice Stiness and Justices
Tillinghast and Rogers today on defend
ants petition for a new trial.
Plaintiff brought an action for false
imprisonment against Herman. who is a
constable.
Calderone claims he was arrested by
the defendant who refused 20 let him Sc
cure bail a jury found for Calderone.
Defendant claims the verdict is against
the law and the evidence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
Boys Night at The Y. N. c. A. Gymna,
sium--SCores Made in Last Nigh.'s
Bowling Contests.

Gushing. Bower Kettlety: first, Eagles.
Crescents VS.. ConqueroIs: Crescents--
Bruce, Oatman, Fisher. Greene. Mchae;
Conauerors-Lynn, Leeman. r. Barton
Wiley. Tanner. first. CreScents.
Hawks VS.. Camsls; Hawks Bates.
Bateman. Bevan. Starkweather; Camels-
Gamwell. Huestis. Carmark. Robinson:
MiddIeweights vs.. Fentherweights: Mid
observation-disclosures. Whitmarsh, Amsden,
Johnston: Observation-Disclosures Grant,
Cady. Shaw; frst, Featherweights.
owls VS.. Wasps: owls-W Clark, Osler,
welch. Kenyon: Wasps-Bourne. Kemple.
Mitchell. Burdick: first Owls.
ors: Festherweissts - schott. Grant.
Cady. shaw: first, Featherweights.
Fast Mall Va. Greyhounds: Fast Mall
BSiler HoPaSs ss.Sr sssSTTy Rsgs ATSep
Barnicle: first, Greyhounds.
Dragons vs. Young Americans: Dragons
Pierce, Raia, Jacobs x; seabury; Young
Hartigan; first, Young Americans
Planets VS.. Brownies: Planets-Mun-
roe. Cady. ID. Paul, Tanner. Brownies
Skeeters vs: Mice: Skesters-Freeman
Haddleton. Shepard. Briggs, ID: Mice
Jackson. Harding, seib. r. Barton; first
Brownies VS.. Acorns: Brownie--Stod-
dart. Henrickson, Selleck. Schneider:
Acorns-H Hall. Spencer, Pimble. Bar
Y NJ. c. A. Juniors vs. Friends School
Juniors: Y NJ. G. A. Juniors-Arendt.
Watson, Talcott, Tourtellot: first, Y. M.
g. A. Juniors.
Stars vs.. Comets: Stars-Tanner. Sher-
wood, eager Roffee; Comets-Bruce,
Martin, Munsie. Williams: first Comets.
Alphas vs. Omegas: Alphas-Stanton.
Wesley. Fenner. Tabb: Omegas-has son,
kittredge, Cannon, Clegg; first, Alphas.
The officials OF the meet were as fol-
lows: Judges-Messrs. X. A Chace. w. l..
Chapman. NJ. D.. Starter-Herman +.
Morlock: Timekeeper-W. i. Bucklin. Jr.;
Scorer and Announcer-W. II. McKenna;
Director-Oliver l.. Hsbbert: Assistant
George Menne.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
ANOTHER TRIAL.
CCeHFi CeeHHFFi Orders Orders R|shfaaaFFlngg R|sshfaaaaFlng Of Of tho
Sherman Stafford Case.

The appellate court in an opinion
handed down today in the case of John
II. sherman. administrator on the estate
OF Jeremiah A. Sherman. against Stafford
Manufacturing company. grants defend
ants petition for a new trial.
Jeremiah a sherman was a fireman 1T
the Stafford shop and on Jan. 18th. 1876,
died as the result OF a severe scalding
According to the story told by Jere-
miah before his death a cap on the
boiler blew off and let the steam rush
on him. The injured man was able to
walk 20 his home and soon died. There
was no evidence in the case save tho
statement or the injured man as to how
the accident happened. The first fury.
that heard the testimony disagreed and
the second awarded the plaintiff $500.
There was some comment because of
delay In bringing suit and the present
management of the Stafford shop YVES not
in control at the time OF the accident.
In its opinion the court says there IL M
evidence 10 show negligence on the part
OF the defendant or due care on the part
Of the deceased.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
SECURED NO BOOTY

Bddeford, Ne, Jan. 2L-An Old or
chard special 20 the Bddeford Journal
says: Robbers blew open the safe in tho
old Orchard ticket office OF the Boston
ana Maine Raiiroad last night. and al
though the office was thoroughly ram
sacked and the safe practically destroyed.
nothing OF value wns taken.
Entrance TO the station was gained by
pryiug open a window. SO quietly was
the work done that thc break was not
discovered until this morning when tho
station was opened Burglars tools we're
left behind but nothing that would gl~Ss
the police a clue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
BUFFALO FORFEITED

President Powers OF the Eastern
League took an aggressive step today 70
bring about a settlement OF the Buffalo
baseball tangle.
The following telegram was received
today by I'D Mack, Toronto. member OF
the Eastern League executive committee,
who IL now I'm Buffalo:
II have been instructed by the mem
bers OF the Eastern League 10 declare the
Buffalo club franchise forfeited. subject
TO further action by the Eastern League
Board OF Directors.
(Signed) 'P. T. POWERS"
Hussey. Murray aud Philbin. who have
an option on the Buffalo franchise, re-
fused 10 discuss tho action OF President
Powers. There is no sign OF settlement OF
their difficulties with tho franklin es-
tate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
EDWARD 8 GGOT DEAD

Chicago. Jan. 2t-Edward Daggot. gem
eral manager Of thc r. BsEgot company.
president or the Chk1so GoueraI Fixture
company, o. dead aged ~, MIR Ragrot
settled In Chicago In 1851 with hardly n
dollar lie became In later years tho
proprietor OF the largest wholesale
plumbing supply house In the west and
distinguished himself by his contribu-
tions to educational and charitable IN
stitutions throughout the country.
He was a veteran OF the civil war.
going 70 the front with the first troops
that Left ChicsRo
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
J.NUlRy

a walk In tho pines IN the morning,
The sunlight gllntlng through.
lit my eyes adorrinR.
I see the heavenly blue
No snow lics In the valleys
No ice 81 on the hills.
The rabbit and che squirrel
With nuts their holes are filled
Tie rain god pours down water
Tho sunsets pink and blue
Tho daylight liugots lougcr
soon winter will bId tdi'u.
s.. ~. kinssbJry
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
NOTICE

Or. 7 r Farrell has removed 20 1,
Mcsscr street corner Westminster.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24

At the hsalth department during IN.
past - hours. esses OF diphtheria hsvs
been reported sn Brosd. Hope and Sprucs
streets and COS case of scarlet fever IN
Douglas avanea
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
U. S. COURT CASES

Judge Brown of the United Stat,s dis-
trict court handed down the following de-
cisious this morning.
IN the case ~ tho Virginia Iron. Coal &
Coke COMPANY ~ the Lake Shore Trane't
comranv a verdict OK Sisrm Tor the
plaintiffs is given.
The petition OF the A ". rniiOu CON-
pany for "A preliminary Injunction against
the n. Il. Kirby company was denied.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-24
GENERAL GOSSIP.

The Pan-Amerfcans OF Fall River will
meet the Wanderers on the Dexter street
grounds, Pawtucket tomorrow afternoon
ln an exhibition game for the benefit of
Fred Watson. fullback OF the Wanderers.
who had his leg broken In a game played
at Fall River on Christmas Day.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-20
Jail Notes.

Everything has been rather quiet
around the county Jail since district
court adjourned. A reporter visited
that institution this morning and
was told by Jailor Jennings that he
now had about nineteen boarders.
Within the last few days the follow
ing have registered on the jail
record:
Genaro Gonzales, Mexican
drunkenness.
Tom Jones, colored; shooting
craps.
Tom Sabee, Mexican; disturbing
the peace.
Francis Robertson, colored; dis
turbing the peace.
w. f. Hagerman, assault and
battery.
Charley Mobiles, disturbing the
peace.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-20
WORK OF THE FIRE FIEAD
Big Gin Plant at Ferris Burned
Yesterday Afternoon.

The little town of Ferris was Wis
tied by the fire fiend yesterday af-
ternOon and as a result the gin pro-
perty of the Ferris Gin Company
was totally destroyed, together with
large quantity of new seed cotton
bagging and ties. The fire caught
in the seed cotton house about l:30
O'Clock and within thirty minutes
the entire building was a mass of
flames. This was one of the most
complete gin outfits in the county
and it's loss will be severely felt by
the people of that end of the county.
The owners had just completed
overhauling the plant and getting
the machinery in good condition for
handling this seasons crop. The
loss is estimated at 900, with
about So 900 insurance on the plant.
The cotton and bagging and ties
burned were not insured.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-20
Bargains in Clothing.

A reporter for this paper dropped
in at Matthews Bros. this morning
and found all hands busy marking
down goods. Upo:. inquiry we learn
ed that big discount sale has been
put on to make room for the new
stock Mr.. Matthews is buying in
New York. In this sale all suits,
except blacks, are going at half
price, and discount of 20 per cent
is given on underwear. Straw hats
are also being offered buyers at half
price. II you are looking for bar
gains it would pay you to visit this
store. Itp
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-20
crop Conditions in the West.

Henry Curry, who has just re-
turned from a visit TO his brothers,
Tom and Alex Curry, in Runnels
county, says plenty of rain hf 8
fallen in that section of the state
and that crops are in splendid con-
dition. He SAYS while visiting there
the Curry families went fishing one
night on the Concho river and
caught about two hundred pounds
of fish. He says that is delight
ful country and that his brothers
are well pleased with their new
homes. Their friends in Ellis coun-
ty will no doubt be pleased to learn
that they are doing well and have
good crops.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-20
LITERARY DAY AS A FEATURE.
OF Annual Convention OF Daugh-
ters OF the COnfederacy.

Miss Dunovant desires to intro
duce literary day as feature OF
the State annual convention of the
United Daughters of the Confeder-
acy. To add to the interest a. con-
test has been arranged, the out
growth of which will furnish the
material for the program on that
day. The best essay, the best two
dramatic sketches, the best two
poems, the best two songs, and the
best story written on the subjects
found on Miss Dunovant's printed
circular will be selected by the State
historical committee, and tee differ
ent authors will have the pleasure
of reading these at the December
convention. All members who de-
sire to compete must at once con
suit their chapter historian, as all
productions must be in the hands of
the State historian before Septem-
ber Is.
The subjects to be-
Essay: The Claimed Analogy be-
tween Washington and Lincoln Ut
terly Illogical, and Baseless as the
Fabric of a Dream.
Poem. Banner of the Stars and
Cross.
Poem. The Valley of the Shen-
andoah after Sheridan laid 1t
waste.
Dramatic sketch: Inauguration
of Jefferson Davis.
Dramatic Sketch: The First Bat
tie OF Manassas or Bull Run.
Song: The Daughters of the Con-
federacy.
Song: The True Heart Stands
Sentinel.
Short Story based on historic in
eident.
CONDITIONS or LITERARY CONTEST.
/. All manuscripts must be sent
To- Mrs. :. II Watson, State Histo-
riau L. ID. C., Jl1 Monroe street,
waxahachie, TEX, not later than
sept Is. 1902. Any arriving after
that date will not be considered
>. Manuscripts must be type
written.
3. The time consumed in reading
prose manucript must not exceed
ten minutes. Poems are limited 10
81 lines; songs from four to six
stanzas.
A fictitious name must be written
on first page of the manuscript. The
name, with full address of the writer
and stamps for return of manu-
script, must be placed in separate
envelope and sent with the manu-
script to Mrs. :. III. Watson, chair
man of committee. The latter will
not be opened until the committee
has examined the manuscripts and
reached a final decision.
MRS. >. II. WATSON,
Historian Texas Division Il, ID. T..
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-20

Photographer c. G. Harlan, of
Eaton, o., can do SO now, though
for years he couldn't, because he
suffered untold agony from the
worst form of Indigestion. All ply
sicians and medicines failed to help
him till he tried Electric Bitters,
which worked such wonders for him
that he declares they are a godsend
to sufferers from Dyspepsia and
stomach troubles. Unrivaied for
diseases of the Stomach, Liver and
Kidneys, they build up and give
new life to the whole system. Try
them. Only 50c. Guaranteed by
Herring Sparks Drug Co.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-20

Tom Anderson of Waxahachie
was in the city yesterday. Mr.. An
derson has just returned from Wax
ahachie creek, south of the city,
over which ne is to- place bridge.
The site for the same was the occa-
sion OF his trip to that section Sat
urday. The recent rains and ever
flows have caused so many wash
outs that the course of quite a
number of roads have had TO be
changed. Ennis Journal
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-20
katy Special Rates.

Memphis, Tenn, sl9.6a, st. Louis
So. Is, Hannibal s.2o.T5, Kansas City,
Mo. s24.71. These round trip rates
on sale during months of August
aud September. Return limit Oct,
3ist.
Gainesville, Texas, Baptist sun
day schos convention. Rate 500,
Aug. 18th and 2lst Limit Aug. -
for return.
San Antonio Tex, and return s.. III
Aug "a and 18th Return limit Sep
tenaber End.