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THEY BOTH WON.

JUDGES Opinion Appears to Have Been
a Compromise in Railroad Case.
Guthrie o. r., February 26.-Judge Bur
ford Of the Federal bench has handed down
an opinion in the injunction case OF the
Choctaw Railroad company against the Mis-.
souri,. Kansas and Texas relative TO the
right OF way into this city. He held that
the Choctaw has the prior right TO the
land IN dispute. but reserves the right for
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas to have a
crossing over the same track.
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THr NAcoepocHEs FIELp.
New Companies Are Being Organize
for ACTIVE Work

New Companies Are Being Organized
for Active Work.
Nacogdoches, Texas. February 26.The
oil business in this county is on the in.
crease Every week new companies are be-
ing organized and are going 10 work. Four
rigs are drilling south Of Melrose, fourteen
miles east from town. In the proven held.
and others are getting ready to commence
operations. oil lands are being purchased
at reasonable prices, and some large deals
are now under way. oil men who never
saw this field until recently are enthusiastic
over their visit and are perfectly surprised
development Of this region. Lands. as com
pared o other oil localities, are very cheap,
and covers a territory large enough to sup
ply all demands.
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Texans in New York.
lsneclnl 70 The Post

INpFtTdT 70 TIC IVHIII
New York, February 26,-Ihe following
Texans are In New York:
Houston-Nr and Mrs. Il. ". Clswson.
Nornandie.
Dsllas-R Drulard. Frank Jarrett, I'm
San Antonlo-w. G. Mather. Holland; J.
Il Kampman, Holland; ]. n. Kampman,
Grand.
Denton--Rev n Meeker Colonnade.
Gnlveston--P Mcintyre, Astoria.
Waco Sachs. Continental.
Nacogdoches--l. Baver, Belvidere.
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sandsinrm h the West.

ri Paso. Texas, February 26,-since short
" after midnight a terrific saudstorm has
been sweeping the entire desert region,
causing great deal Of damage, especially
TO the telegraph wires. All Of the Mexican
Central wires are down, rendering all com
municatlon south impossible. The Rock Is
land wires are working only as far as
Santa Rosa, ~ NJ, Captain ana othef
points along the White Oaks can not be
feard from The storm IN New Mexico "
reported even more violent than here. Very
little rain has accompanied the wind.
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HIS HORSE WON.

King Edwards First Appearance on
Race Track Since His Accession.
London February 26.-For the hrst time
since his accession King Edward today ap
peared on race course. He went 70 the
Kempton Park steeplechases 70 see his
Grand National candidate Ambush III run
In the stand steepechase. This was Am
bush us FIRST race in public since tho
horse won the Grand National In 1900 and
the first appearance ~ the kings colors
toria
Ambush II won the race and the victory
was followed by scene Of wild enthusi-
asm The distance was two miles and a
half.
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TODD WlTHpRAMs.
Congressman Sheppard's Serious Illness
Is His Reason.

NUHQTSssHIdh Sheppard S SerouS Illness
Is His Reason.
Te1arkana, Texas, February 26.--Hon
Charles S. Todd. who announced as candi-
date for congress against Judge John l..
Sheppard, the present incumbent in the
Frst congressional ghe old Fourth dis
Sheppard has been critically in Mt Wash
lngton for the past ten days and Colonel
TODD makes this the cause of his withdraw.
al aud states: lit is utterly repugnant to
my sense Of propriety and delcacy to make
canvass in the face of Judge Sheppard's
condition. The universal sympathy OF the
people, In which | sincerely share would
render II distasteful to their minds to con
slider the solicitations of any candidate
however deserving. while his opponent, A
good man and worthy public servant, lies
Ill and struggling for life"
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The SARATOGA Field.

Saratoga, Texas, february 2e.-rhe oil
situation is In a stage OF slow but sure de-
velopment The Hooks No. is now down
about 800 feet, where the driliers anchor
IN. twelye.inch casing. They encountered
no very great trouble IN going this
depth aud from new CD II 10 expected That
Enaxs RAPID progrsaa will be nads a. the
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Barns at Waco.

Waco, Texas, February 26.-The barns OF
Eugene Early and Mrs Uhlander were con
sumed by FIRE at an early hour this morn
ing, The bre originated in the UhIander
barn and was a mass OF flames before It
was discovered. In this barn fine horse
persisted in the flames notwithstanding
every effort was made to save him Tho
loss on ths barns is about $500 each, there
Ine~g
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Work Begun at West Columbia.

Columbia, Texas, February 25.--The
Equitable oil Mining company at West
Columbia commenced drilling yesterday
Reports in from the well today are very
encouraging The drill is still IN the rock.
They were drilling when work was stoppsd
some two weeks ago Mr.. John c. Under
wood Is In charge Of the work, with Mr.
Ropsr a. dEillsr.
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Residence at Thornton.

Thornton. Texas, February 25 Fire this
evening about O'Clock destroyed the resi-
dence Of n. +. Foster Of this town, with
all Of the furniture. Loss about $3.50 Of
$500 Insurance $3.50. 500 Of which was on
tha fnrniin
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kIIled bx a WeII CayIna 10.

Bonham, Texas, February 2e.-While
digging a well at Danner. small place
north OF here. this morning, George Bas-
ford lost his life { used by the walls Of
the well caving In on him and burylng
lace.
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NEW ORLEANS ENTRIEs.

Mile and seventy yards; selling Crosby
100 Maple. Tragedy l0T, Big lnjun los,
Nadlant Heat, Van Hoorebcke iOi Bcggar
Lady. Woodstock 1903, Josie T., Vassai
Dance COrinne c.. Rose of May 30.
Three. and half furlongs; maiden 2-year-
s-lmpetuous, Versifier Miss Shamrock,
Fairy Like 100, Pill Nixon 100. May Allen.
Black Patti. Disappointment Lizzie Brooks,
Sue Vius 102.
Seven furlongs: selliug-O Hagen 112,
Chickadee 105 The Way 103, Siphon. Par.
nassus 1o1, Badger. Woodmaustcn l01, Le.
n.oyne %.
Six furlongs handicap rantor t04, Fleu-
ron 1903, Tom Kingsley 95, johnnie McCarty
o. Orla 81.
one mile; selling Elghor III. Trebor 107,
Joe Doughty 1O6, Jena i02. Dr. CarriCk,
Eight Bells 1O1. Scotch Bramble Star Cot
ton rs. Annie Thompson a6,
Mile and twenty yards--Lou Rev III,
Choice ioS, McWilliams 1O5. Msie NJ.
Julius Werner l03. Dramhurg 102, Meggs
90 Uncle Tom. Poyutz 9S. Or. Fannie Of,
Free Admission 20, Paul Bart 81.
Clear and good
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Won on a Foul.

Peoria. III, February 26.-Jack williams
of Philadelphia won from Joe Leonard NJ
Buffalo Ia the NTH rolld here tonight Tho
decision was given ol, foul afte q hard
battle during which Leonard sent Williams
to the floor four times
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lole will be smaller and consequently not
% hard 10 control.
be Lucenay AaaIn convleted.

81 Paso, Texas, February 26,-count Ru.
dolph De Lacenay, the French count, was
convicted today In the districr court
on the second trial or bigamy anc
sentenced TO three years in the psnlteu-
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DONOT SUFFER

|sa,l 0neer from stomach, liver and
|snaoh' In.nplalnts when Hostetter's
"a ~ suffers viii cure you. Get
"a 10y and be convinced. II with
p 0nnn 10 every sufferer. Try il
|ssous.pS'a, Indigestion, Constipation,
FL. disssor lnpomnla, and you will
Re o., appointed. The genuine must
hs 49, private stamp over the mock
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-27
THE RACES.
There Were Two Winning FsVorites at
New Orleans.

New Orleans, February 26.--Saint Cuth-
bert and Kaffir were the winning favorites.
Weather clear; track good
Mlle-Grcy Morn, Tros. Emily oliver
Time 1:44A.
Six furlongs selling-St. Cuthbcrt, Auto
nation, Lady Kent. Time 49,
Steeplechase, short course. handicap Cey-
lon, Mr. Rose, Hurye Il. Time BIZ.
Cyrus, Malay. Time :4Si%
Mile and three siXteenths; selling Star
Cotton, Ken Chance, Little Elkin Time
2O9t4
Mile-Kafrir, Prowl, Josie T. Time 1882
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New Mail Service on sOmevilIe Branch.

Pelican, Texas, February 2o'-Beginnins
the nrst day OF March the someryllle-
1souront branch Of the Gulf, Colorado and
santa Fe will Install a mail service on Its.
messenger train. making trip, each way
every day. This division mas been work
hsrstsfora. 80
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KILLED RY BURSTING wheel.
Conrad TroeI Of seauin Had His Head
SPLIT Open.

Scguin Texas. February a6.-Conlad
TroeH. aged 80 years, was instantly killed
at his gin today by the accidental breaking
OF a wheel IN his saw mill. Ills head was
split completely open and a part OF the
wheel Weighing four pounds was sent to a
lot 900 yards distant Mr.. Troell was one
Of seguin's leading business men. He
leaves wife aud i've children.
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Results at Oakland.

San Francisco. February 26.-Fivs and a
half furlongs; selling Dorian, Phil Archi-
bald. Tdinboro. Time I II %
-Four furlongs; purse George West, ORC
Sims, Horatius. Time :52la.
Six furlongs; selling; 4-year olds and up-
Jerid. Bard Burns Parsfa! Time 100.
Mile; selling Gahnthus Urchin, For
nero. Time :IS
Seven furlongs- Wyoming. Bragg, Tower
Of Candles Time %.
Euturity course; selling Evander Quiet,
St Phiijepina. Time 1'l5la.
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Three quarters Of mile; selling Legal
Maxim 90. Eldrcd loa, Harry Thatcher ia,
Dawson 81, Young Morello 10. Silva Cruz
100. Clarenda 112. Phil Archibald ia
Seven-eighths Of mile; selling Falinl
102. Master Lee 1oT. Rushhelds 112. Justus
Gocbel 90 Intrada. Tufts 81, FL Rey. Cour
tier 100. Sand de Lee 100.
Seven-sixteenths Of n mile: 2-year olds
Mamie ~, Len Reno 103. Hudson 100 An
ME r Gnida o. Jetterel. High Chancellor
LOG. The Phantom 1o3. Ola Hurst, Clari
nette 81
Mile and nifty yards: selling Graylette
102, Lodcstar t07, Wolhurst III, Constable
81. Malaise 105.
Three-quarters Of a mile; selling Montana
Peeress 81. Killdoe, Masalle M. Foul Play
112, lingo, Larry wilt 102. Midnight Chimes
112.
Futuritv course selinG-Tiburon. Ned
Dennis 11S. Bassenzo Tvranus os, The
Fiddler 1o2, Quiz II 100, Man Of Honor Jog
Cloudy and heavy.
, 1902-11-06

San Francisco. Cal, Nov. George
c. Pardee, republican has been elected
governor. Lane, his democratic oppon'
ent. carried San Francisco by 1856 ma
jority. but that is not enough to offset
the heavy republican vote in the coun.
try, and Pardee's majority in the state
will probably be over 5000.
The entire republican state ticket is
elected, and the republicans will have
a big majority in the legislature, which
elects a United States senator to suc
coed George c. Perkins.
For congress the democrat and un
ion labor parties. which fused in San
Francisco, elected L. J. Livernash in
the fourth and William Wyann in the
fifth to succeed Kahn and Loud. who
were candidates for reelection. In the
first and second districts there is some
doubt as to the result. but the meagel
returns thus far received place Gillett
and Coombs. republicans slightly in
the lead.
, 1902-11-06
Solid DELEGATION In Nutmeu State,

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 6.-Connec,
ticut elected the full republican ticket
and all the five republican candidates
for congress. Returns from $50 of the
1GS towns in the state. not including
the important cities of New Haven,
Hartford, BRIDGEPORT and Waterbury.
indicated that the plurality for Cham
berlain, republican. for governor,
would be at least $1,000. an increase
OF 1000 over the plurality of two years
ago. The republican candidate for
congressman-at-large, George l.. Lii
ley, was elected by approximately the
same plurality. while the four congress
sional districts were also republican
by safe figures. The state legislature
will be republican. thus insuring the
return of o. N. Plat to the United
States senate. The greatest surprise
in the election was the republican plur-
ality of New Haven, ordinarily demo-
cratic.
, 1902-11-06
Two Republican Conuressmen

Fargo, n. d. Nov. 5.-North Dakota
has gone republican by about the usual
majority. although Governor White.
republican. who was candidate to sue
coed himself. ran somewhat behind the
remainder of the state ticket. The re-
publican state committee. however. es-
Inmates that his majority will be from
1000 to 5000.
North Dakota elected two congress-
men-at-large this year. and both of
these are republicans. Thomas F. Mar
shall being reelected and b. +. Spald-
ing being named as his associate. The
Legislature. which will elect a success
scr to United States Senator Hans
%brough. is overwhelmingly republican.
that party securing V " 100 members
of tn" 40 composing the assembly.
, 1902-11-06

The Republican has completed the
publication of a neal and convenient
pamphlet containing the mining laws
Of Wyoming and of the United States
together with the regulations thereun-
der. This work is the latest and only
work of the kind published and on.
tains the "a IS in effect January list,
1902. The laws are arranged In o n
venient pocket form, fully indexed and
are q ready reference for anyone inter-
ested in mining. Copies may be lad at
The Republican oHice for the small
sum OF 40 cents
In addition to this pocket edition Of
the mining laws. The Republican a
furnish almost any form OF mining
blank desired, including location 10
tice, placer location notice, proof OF
labor, mining deed, bond. lease the op
toaL
, 1902-11-06
eernhardt's Costume Bills.

SSoNesSo o's~
Sarah Bernhard is said to estimate
her annual expenditure for costumes
at SIS, 900. Jeanne Granier rays that
she spends for her stage dresses more
than 100000 every year. As she ap-
pears only in modern dress the Paris
dressmakers must make money out
Of her performances. It is probable
that she in reality spends very much
less, II indeed, her clothes are not
given to her. The Paris dressmakers.
unlike those here. are always anxious
to dress actresses. because the women
there do follow the fashions they see
in the playhouses.
The greatest extravaganza on rec
ord In the theater is attributed to Sa-
rah Bernhard. She once had three
gowns made in Vienna to wear in La
Dame aux Camelias" and paid for
them $500. Part Of that went, how
ever, to pay the expenses Of a seam
stress who followed Mms Bernhard
to Paris with the dresses.
, 1902-11-06
A STROKE OF LIGHTNING.
Soldier Describes How It Feels to
Be Struck By One.

Soldier Describes How It Feels to
Be Struck BY One.
It is a common remark that light.
spot, because it never needs to; but
though there Is some residual truth
In the statement, it is fortunately
not always even generally true, for
the number that survive a stroke Of
lightning is. we believe, considerable.
Not many, however, can describe
their sensations both during and after
the event like Lieut.. Col. Porter, X.
A. M. c., who was struck In South
Africa, where 1t is worthy Of note
the Casualties from lightning were
unusually severe. He says: II saw
the fash Of lightning coming toward
me, rather high up; it then seemed TO
me to come straight down over my
head. The flash was rather circular
in shape and pink in color. receiv-
ID 4 blow on the top Of the head.
Just as II l had been struck by a
my horse, who then jumped forward.
and he no doubt received the shock.
For several days l had pain all over
the scalp and down the back Of my
neck; the pains were severe and reu
ralgic in character. I had a distinct
sensation Of = most peculiar taste in
the mouth. which I cannot describe
better than like the inhalation Of
burning sulphur"
, 1902-11-06
Badger State Does Well.

Milwaukee. Wis. Nov. 6.-Wisconsin
has gone republican by at least 5000
plurality, and Gov. Robert NJ. LaFol
lette and the complete state ticket are
elected. The republicans will also con
troll the next legislature, which will
elect a United States senator to sue
coed Spooner. In addition the election
of eight republican congressman is
certain, with probably two more. if not
the entire delegation. The candidates
in the fourth, fifth and sixth districts
are having a close run, but the repub
licans seem to have won.
, 1902-11-06
New Jersey About AS Usual.

Trenton, n. j., Nov. G.-In New Jer-
sey the democrats made gains. but
failed to get control Of the state. In
licans elected seven of their candi-
dates, as against six which they had
under the old allotment. The demo-
Gratis elected three, as against two
under the old allotment. The republi-
cans again control the senate and the
house of assembly, by reduced major
tiles.
, 1902-11-06

to be certainly democratic have swung
into the republican column. Figures
from Shoshonc show that the republi-
cans carried that county by at least
300 and election their Legislative ticket.
Ada county has given a majority of
200, NcZ Perez and l.atah from 400 to
500 each. Throughout the southeast
everything is republican SO far as
heard from and it is believed to be a
clean sweep ia that section. Republi-
cans will have forty-scven members
of the legislature. a majority of thir-
teen on joint ballot.
, 1902-11-06
Montana Is Republican.

Butte, Mont, Nov. 6.-One hundred
and seven precincts in the state give
Dixon, rp., for congress S,234; Evans,
dem, 5.64S. One hundred and eight
precincts give Holloway, rep. for asso'
ciate Justice, 1918; Leslie, DEM, T.,
1863. These figures include Anaconda
plete, portions of Lewis and Clarke and
Silver Bow and Madison complete, eX
cept Sheridan. The legislature will be
republican by a small majority.
, 1902-11-06
The Man With the Hoe in Idaho,

A new folder issued by the Oregon
Short Line Railroad company bears the
above title. 1t Is issued in the interest
OF homeseekers. and gives an excellent
and interesting description and write
up Of Idaho as an irrigation state. A
copy can be had by addressing
D. e. hurley, D. S. SPENCER,
G. P. & T. A. A. G. P. & T. A.
Salt Lake City. Utah.
, 1902-11-06
Large Total In the Bay State.

Boston, Nov. massachusetts cleo
ted a republican state ticket. a congress
sional delegation of ten republicans
and four democrats, a state senate Of
t%hirty-one republicans and nine demo
of 1856 republicans, eighty-two demo
Gratis and three socialists.
The total vote was the largest evel
mately 800, 1000. against 1856, 100 for gov
ernor two years ago.
Lieutenant Governor Bates. in being
chosen governor. led Col. William A
Gastan. the democratic candidate, by
a plurality of 37,479.
, 1902-11-06
Good Figures In Minnesota.

St. Paul. Nov. Give hundred pre-
cincts in Minnesota give 1871 fol
Van SAINT, rep, for governor, and %,
937 for Rosiug, dem. If the same ratio
of gain continues Van SAINTS plurality
will run close to 80. 900.
The Legislature is republican il both
branches. the democrats not having
tricts.
The congressman in the first. second
third, fourth, sixth. seventh and ninth
districts are surely republican and also
probably the eighth.
, 1902-11-06
Will Reflect Fairbanks.

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 6.-Indiana
went republican by from 25, 700 to 49,
900. The congressional delegation re-
mains the same with nine republicans
andfourdemocrats. The legislature will
have about 25 republican majority on
joint ballot, and Senator Chrales w.
Fairbanks will be reelected to the
United States senate.
, 1902-11-06
Insures Election of Burrjdoe.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Nov. 6.-Chairman
Case of the republican state committee
claims the state by not less than 90,
900 plurality. Democrats cOncede the
election of the republican COMPRESSION.
al and state tickets. The republicans
have elected 1872 out of 1872 members
of the Legislature. This insures the
election of A. X. Burridge of this city.
to the United States senate.
, 1902-11-06

Cut this out and take it to Frank H.
Eggleston's drug store and get a free
sample OF Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver tablets. the best physic. They
cleanse and invigorate the stomach,
improve the appetite and regulate the
bowels. Regular size, CSC per box.
, 1902-11-06
Democratic Governor for Little Rhod,

Democratic Governor for Little Rhody.
Providence. r. l., Nov. 1.-THE demo,
Gratis elected the governor and lie tie.
nant governor. with the congressional
place in the first district doubtful. The
democrats gained throughout the state.
cities and cutting down the repuhli,
can lead in the house. The senate re-
mains strongly republican.
, 1902-11-06
BRIGHT
CONTINUED from page IL

81, 900. About - per cent of the ballots
were illegally marked. The republi-
cans will have eighty members of the
Legislature. allowing them to elect a
successor to Senator w. A. Harris
(dem.) The eight members of the
congressional delegation are republi-
can.
, 1902-11-06
MARYLAND Four To Two.

Baltimore, Md. Nov. 6.-The cleo,
congressman, passed off quietly. OF
the six congressman the republicans
elect four and the Democrats two. The
vote in the Third district was very
close, Wacher having a majority of
about 100.
, 1902-11-06
Eleven Out of Twelve.

Detroit, Mich. Nov. 1.-THE republi
cans of Michigan have elected Gov. A.
T. Bliss and their entire state ticket
eleven of the twelve congressman and
an overwhelming majority of the mem
bers Of the legislature.
The vote was light through the state
and the republican majority is estimat
ed at between 80, 900 and 10000.
, 1902-11-06

full expression nowadays. DR.. He
bard is sepnding a fey days in Chey
erne. She wen over Thursday and re
turns today.
g 9 @
At the meeting of the Debating Clul
Saturday night, Miss Mildred MCIn
tosh vas elected chief clerk of the
house. There was an excellent attend,
ance. many taking part in the present
proceeding who have not been accus,
toned to attend in the past.
, 1902-11-06
LEGISLATURE Will Be Republican.

Chicago, Ill.,, Nov. 6.-Meager re
turns prevent anything like an &C
election in the state, although there is
every indication that the republican
ticket has been elected by a good ma,
jority. The next legislature will be
republican without a doubt. and the
successor of Senator Mason Is certain
to be a republican.
, 1902-11-06
Idaho Chances Front,

Boise, Ida, Nov. 6-While exact
figures from Tuesdays election are
not yet at hand, enough is known to
assure a republican majority on the en-
tire state ticket of some 5000. French
for congress leads his ticket in most
sections. Counties that were supposed
, 1902-11-06
Luck in Thirteen.

By sending 10 miles VIM. Spirey, OF
Walton Furnace. VT, got a box of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, that wholly
cured a horrible fever sore on his leg.
Nothing else could. Positively cures
bruises, felons. ulcers. eruptions, boils,
burns. corns and piles. Only csc.
Guaranteed by c. N. Settele, pioneer
druggist.
, 1902-11-06
Startling. But True.

"If every one knew what a grand
medicine DR.. Kings New Life Pills is"
writes d. II. Turner, Dempseytown,
"a. you'd sell all you have in a day
Two weeks use has made a new man
of me-" Infallible for constipation,
stomach and liver troubles, 25c at G,
N. Settele's drug store.
, 1902-11-06
The Solid South.

Washington, d. c., Nov. 5.-(Special
to The Republican.-TeXas elected a
ton. sixteen members. Alabama con
gressmen are all democratic. Mis-
souri, elects fifteen democrats and one
rpDublicau.