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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
Ia NEW CITIZENS.
That Number Took Out Final Natural
ization Papers Late Saturday
Night

A desire to vote at the coming city
election caused 13 natives of Russia
who have lived in WaIla Walla for
years TO take out their final naturali-
zation papers late Saturday night
Immediately after being declared full
fedged American citizens they filed
up to the city clerks office and regis
tered
In all, If persons were naturalized
Saturday. being the biggest days
business in that line ever TO come be-
fore the county clerks office. Those
who were naturalized were:
Henry Benzei. Henry SwartzCop.
Jacob Harding, Chris Amend. Conrad
Schifner John Linker, Conrad Reall,
Henry SHERMAN. Jacob GradwOhl,
Henry Schiffner. Jacob Starkell, Henry
Homberg, Philip BIain, all natives of
Russia and George Dodd, a native of
England. 1t is said the fees for their
final papers were paid By the Burford-
Smails machine.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
PROJECTED SOUTHERN ROAD.

Philadelphia Pa. June 22.-Though
no direct confirmation can be had
from William F. Harrity or the other
Philadelphia capitalists supposed tc
be interested in the projected Okla
hOma and Rio Grande Southern hail
road the report that such a line is
contemplated is generally credited in
financial circles here
The proposed road would take rank
among the most important in the
southwest. 1t will extend, according
to report. from the heart of Oklahoma
through the state of Texas to the Rio
Grande border. with a connection in
Mexico to Tampico or other desirable
port. The line would open up a large
area of rich country and would touch
Forth Worth. San Antonio and other
important points.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
THE CONS|STORY
WAS HELD TODAY
pone 60 Carried to the Session in a
Sedan Chair-No New Ameri-
can Cardinals.

Rome. June 22.-The long deferred
secret consistory was held this morn
ing in the hall of the consistory. II
lasted only a half hour owing to the
health of the pope, who appeared much
fatigued when carried back 70 his
apartments.
The pope was carried to the consis
tory in a sedan chair. After delivering
his allocution and announcing the
names OF those chosen to high hon.
ors. his holiness adjourned the meet
ing to the throne room, where IN the
presence of the papal court the new
cardinals. archbishops and bishops
now in Rome. kissed the prelate's foot
and received his blessing. No Amerl,
cans appear on the list OF newly ere
ated cardinals.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
GOV. CUMMINS
AT DUBUQUE
Endeavoring to Settle the Street Car
Str'ke-Cars Are Running
Under Protection.

Dubuque, Ia, June Ex-Governor
Cummlns arrived this morning to try
to settle the street car strike. The
president of the Iowa Federation OF
Labor is also here for the same Dur.
pose. The sheriff in endeavoring to
dlsperse the mob. The Farley Manu-
featuring company's plant This morn
ing was soaked with soapsuds thrown
from the top story of a hotel by a
crowd which afterwards lesurely
scattered. Cars are running without
molestatiOn. Guards are protecting
the power houses and patrolling the
dlsorderly sections OF the city.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
CLOSE OREGON SHORT LINE DEAL

New York, June 22.-In railroad and
financial circles it is expected that
the deal between Senator Clark and
E. H. Hartman. by which the San
Pedro road is to acquire 450 miles
of the Oregon Short line, will be
closed in New York within a day OF
Two. A meeting to ratify the sale is
TO be held this week and will be at
tended by Senator Clark. Senator
kearns and other directors and Off
ciaIs Of the roads concerned. Con-
siderable interest is manifested in
the deal in Wall street because of the
effect it will have on the plans OF
George Gould for the completion OF
his transcOntinenJal
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
A RUNAWAY TRAIN
ON GREAT NORTHERN
Wrecks a Laundry in Spokane and
Kills Nine Men in q Shack

Spokane June pa Great North
ern train broke loose from the engine
at Hillyard at this morning and ran
down grade three miles on an aban-
doned line of the Spokane Falls and
Northern into this city. Part of the
train jumped the track at Division
street, totally wrecking the Crystal
laundry ana the shack in which nine
men were sleeping. All are reported
to have been killed.
Later-The persons killed were
Elmer Slee, aged nine and two un-
known tramps. Five men were in
iured
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
ROOSEVLT'S "SOUIRREL TEETH
Omaha Bee.


When President Roosevelt was IN
Sharon Springs. Mo, a countryman
stepped up and said to a member OF
the presidential party: "Whars the
PRESIDENT" Mr.. Roosevelt, seeming
something good, said: DO you wish
to see him particularly Il never
seen but one president in my life.
an. of course, l would like to see
him on gin'ral principles" replied
the countryman. But ! wants to see
this one fur mos particular is to see
if he's got them squirrel teeth the
papers say he has And then and
there the president displayed his
"squirreI teeth in the broadest OF
grins. Gosh ter blazes. you're the
feller," said the man as he hurried
away.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
DETECTIVE HAS CLUE
TO THE PERPETRATORS
OF Internal Machine Attempt to
Blow Up the Liner Umbria.

New York. June 22.-Detective Nc
Clusky claims to have clue to those
who placed the dynamite bomb in the
liner Umbra At the request of the
detective two Italians. Sgnora and
Bruno, from Hoboken. were remanded
back to the tombs this morning at
the close Of police investigation of the
charge Of highway robbery.
A letter was found on one relating
to the placing of an Internal machine
on the Cunard docks.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
Mckinley Monument Fund,

Cleveland, O., June 22.-Secretary
C0rtlyOu, Senator Fairbanks, Judge
Day and Colonel Lynch. trustees of
the Mckinley memorial association.
met today in Senator Hanna's office
to review the work accomplished and
plan for further action. Judge Day
presided. A report from Treasurer
MyrOn Herrick shown total cOntribu-
tions amounting to half a million dol
lars. Designs are now to be invited.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
WILL FIGHT FOR STATEHOOD.

Guthrie Okla. June 22.-The terri
tOrial republican central COMMITTEES
is in session here today for the pur-
pose Of discussing the measures neces-
sary in the fight for statehood. 1t Is
expected that the committee will de-
clare Internationally for immediate
statehood separate from Indian Ter
ritOrV
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
Receiver Asked for Ship Trust

Trenton, June 22.-The application
for a receiver for the United States
Shipbuilding company is being urged
today in the United States circuit
court.
In the transfer of the Bethlehem
Street cOmpany's stock it is contended
that Schwab received $1O,0O0,oOO in
bonds and $4,000, ,yvJ in common stock
of the new corporation and $10,OoO,0oo
of other common stock.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
1.701on 9jots in East Prussia.

.H June Election riots in
"-t Prussia. today troubled
#a" attempted to suppress
Nationalist meeting. The
.s..t and the police used
-.- swords. One Pole was
many injured The Poles
marched through the town
.. .."s.ed a number of houses.
.. mem several wire manufac-
Xxx. .aars Order was restored
-Hme"aus clashes.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
The Challenger Getting in Trim.

New York. June 22.-Shamrock ITS
mast is being stepped today in Erie
basin. She will be ready for her first
trial spin over the American cup
course with Shamrock | next Satur-
day.
The Constitution. Reliance and Col
umbia won't meet again until June
3Jth off Newport.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
RUSSIAN
HOLY SYNOD
Encouraging Persecu-
ton of Jews
FORBIDDEN RIGHT OF BAPTISM
Not Allowed to Accept Christianity as
Means of improving Their
Condition.

Berlin. June 22-Tageblatt today
says that the Russian holy synod IS
taking a hand in the propaganda
against the Jews. 4 Russian paper
says that the synod has forbidden
priests to baptize Jews unless they
can produce a police license permit
ting them to change their religion.
The measure is intended to stop the
adoption Of Christianity by Jews. who
can thus escape their legal disabjll-
ties
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
Powers Will Study King Peter.

London. June 22.-The Belgrade
correspondent Of Reuters agency
wires today that members Of the dip
Iomatic corps at Belgrade have de
cidad to send an identical note 20
their respective governments asking
instructions as to what a>,itude they
shall observe toward the reception to
King Peter on his arrival from Gen
eva.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22

jefferson City. Mo, June 22.-Seve1
persons are reported TO have been
killed in a collision Of two freight
trains on the Missouri Pacif near
Coles Junction early this morning.
Four bodies were brought here.
Four killed and one injured is the
total list of casualties in the wreck.
The victims were a fireman. a brake
man and two tramnS
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
BRITISH WERE REPULSED.

London. June PA small British
detachment unsuCcessfully attempted
in the middle of May to disl0dge the
ex-sultan of SOkOto and a large force
in the walled town of Durmi, Algeria.
The British were compelled to retire
after losing four killed and 60 wound
ed The enemy's loss is reported as
300 killed and wounded.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
TRIAL OF MURDERER DOUGAL

Chelmsford, England June 22.-The
trial Of Samuel Dougal, charged with
numbering Miss Holland at Moat
House two years ago, opened today.
1t was one Of the most singular Grim
lnal cases ever tried in England. as
no suspicion attached to Dougal until
he attempted the disposal OF his vic
TINS property and checks
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
ATTEMPT TO DYNAMITE
NzIER'S PALACE
In opie-BuIoaria ReVoIu
tonists Are Held Responsible
for the Plot.

Paris, June pa message from
Budapest to Rappel states that it IS
reported there that the grand vizier's
palace at COnstantinOple narrowly
escaped being blown up with dEna-
mite today. The bombs are reported
to have been fixed by Bulgarian revo-
iutiOnists Numerous arrests have
been made.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
SCHOONER GOES ASHORE.

Norfolk. Vt. June 22.-The schoOn-
er Russell ran ashore at Cape HatteraS
last night and was washed TO pieces.
The loss is 5000. 900.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
Lorenz Pleads Innocence.

Toledo June 22-Attorney Kun
ter attorney for Lorenz and his wife,
Indicted in Washington today for
completely in the postoffice frauds,
says that his clients can establish a
complete defense He says LOrenZ
had no connection with the contracts
even in the remocest degree. LOrenz
declined to discuss his own case, but
vigorously Gen~s that he is impli-
.aJed
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
ASPHALT COMPANY iNSOJVENT.

company of America this afternoon
was declared in5olvent by Chancellor
Stevenson and restrained flom doing
business.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
Treatv With Cuba 20 Ee Siqned.

Havana. June 22.-The Cuban-Amer-
lean treaty for the isle OF Pines coal
ing station in Cuba will be signed to-
morrow.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
FLINT GLASS PLANT DESTROYED

Muncie, Ind, June 22.-The Amerl-
can Flint Glass Bottle company's plant
at SummitviIle was destroyed by fire
early this morning. The loss is Sl90-
900
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
Wireless Messages Across Atlantic.

Montreal. June 22.-General Mana
ger Vivian of the MarcOni company
today announced at Glaice Bay that a
wireless message is now sent daily
across the Atlantic with ease and
success.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
Chicaco Wheat Market.

Chicago j ne 22.-Wheat opened at
us; closed at 1Sls.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

OTATE OF CONNECTICUT, District OF
= Newtown. SIS. Probate Court, March II,
1903.
Estate of Susan NJ. Terrill, late of New
town, in said district deceased.
Upon the application of the ad-
ministrator, of said estate, praying
for power and authority to sell and convey all
the real estate belonging to said estate as per
application ., on file more fully appears it is
and determined at the Probate Office in said
Newtown on the 25th day of March, 1903 at 2
O'Clock in the afternoon, and that notice be
,the time and place Of hearing thereon by pub
Fishing a notice of the same once in some news
paper having circulation in said district,
before the time assigned for said hearing,
and return make to said court.
M. j. Bradley, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

DISTRICT OF NEWTOWN, S. Probate
II Court, March 1S, 1903
Estate of Chas. o. Bartram, late of New
town, in said District. deceased.
The administrator having exhibited his adj
ministratiOn account with said~estate to this
court for allowance, it is
Ordered, that the 9th day OF March, 1903,
at O'Clock, afternoon, at the Probate Office in
Newtown, be and the same is assigned for the
exhibition and allowance of the administra-
ton account with said Estate and this court
directs the administrator to give public no.
tice to all persons interested therein, to ap-
pear at said time and place. by publishing this
county, and by posting a copy on the pub
lie sign post in the town where the deceased
last dwelt, and return make to this court.
M. J. Bradley Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20
A PERFECT PLOW.

It was Leroy Plow'' that plowed that
rough new land without breaking. 1t was a
.LeRoy Pillow" that plowed the hard dry
ground where others failed; 1t was Leroy
work easy for man and team. It was a lie
Roy Reversible Plow, that plowed the steep
sidehill. 1t is Leroy" Reversible Plow that
will do good work on fiat land, doing away
with all burrows leaving your land .level and
suitable for all crops. For sale by w. B.
Glover, NewtOwn, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20
JOHN RUSSELL SMITH.
HIS DEATH OCCURS IN DANBURY, MON
DAY.

d1S DEATH OCCO In DAM NUN
DAY.
John Russell Smith, who died in
Danbury, Monday, at the home of his
daughter, Mrs H. Wilbur Bristol, was
laid at rest, Wednesday, in the ceme
terry at Lands End. The funeral SER
vices we're held at p. M, Wednesday,
from the Hawleyville chapel, Rev J.
H. George officiating. Before his re-
moval to Danbury, few years ago,
the steady going farmers Of Lake
George district, quietly pursuing the
even tenor Of his way throughout his
many years residence in the one place.
He cast his first vote for Harrison in
the memorable "Tlppecanoe and Tyler
too" campaign of 1910, and has ever
since voted for the presidents who have
espoused the principles of the old Wing
and Republican parties. He was a
member Of the Episcopal church, and
a conscientious. and reliable; man.
On January 7, 1852, he married Lucia,
daughter of Joel Trowbridge Camp.
She died May 9, 1872, without issue,
and on October 90, of the same year,
Mr. Smith married Susan Jane, daugh-
ter OF Benjamin Hawley, and one
daughter, Mary Eliza, was born to
them, October 20, 1874; she was mar
ried, October 20, 1897, to FL. Wilbur
Bristol.
There is family tradition that the
district in which Mr. Smith resided re.
ceived it's name through his paternal
and maternal great-great grandfath-
ers, one OF whom was George Smith and
the other Nathan Lake. These men
came together from Old Milford, Ct.
and settled on the site Of the home OF
our subject, where he was born, March
5, 1919, and where he has ever since re
sided. The surname of one, Lake, ant
the Christian name of the other
George, were combined, and hence the
name Lake George district.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Among all the fabrics
for spring gowns voiles
and mohairs seem thus
far to be far in the lead in
the race for favor. Wom-
en- almost without num-
Der have decided that
nothing else is quite their
equal-and as a natural
consequence the supply is
fast becoming small.
This store has a good
and large and handsome
lot on hand; a stock from
which choice can be easily
made NOW. May have to
tell a different story in a
month, though.
There's a particularly
good voile at a ST.. It's
springy and wiry yet it
fits gracefully to the fig
ure and Grapes nicely,Oits
mesh is of medium size, it
is strong and handsome,
and the shades of blue, tan
and gray are especially
pretty.
Cream mohair at ST., at
75c, at soc. And cream
mohair is the scarcest of
scarce things.
Cream sicilian. finest
quality that's imported,
extra width-$I.5o.
Blue mOhair, either
plain or colored, ST. yard.
Pretty blue mohair at
75c and soc. One at soc
is dotted with white me
tallic spots; fine for
waists.
Black mOhair too. As
fine a black cloth as was
ever made for spring and
summer. Light, cool, how
it shakes the dust.
Good qualities at soc,
1881 to $I.75. Some for
less, but soc is as cheap
as it pays to buy.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

NEW MILFORD-March 16, Lucious S. Sher-
man, aged 62 years.
DANBURY-March II, John R. Smith, aged "a
years.
NEwTOwN-M March Is, John Ashley, aged %
years.
STEPNEY-March Is. Mary ;Agnes 'Bridle
aged % years.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Mr. and Mrs H. G. Clark of New sHa-
ven, who have been spending seven
weeks in the Adirondacks, have come
to Newtown and will board with Mr.
and Mrs George w. Clark.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Boys ''Never Rip" school shoes are
the kind that wear; price S1.35 and
SLIGO. Also fine line of ladies' and
misses shoes in all the latest spring
styles. Prices low at the Sandy Hook
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Mrs Charles Miller and children of
Bridgeport are visiting her sister, Miss
Kate O'Hayer, in BrOokfeld.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Mr. and Mrs William Wohler, an es.
timable young couple who have resided
for year in M. A. Todd's cottage in
the Street, moved, this week, to Brook
field. Mr. Wohler has accepted posi-
tion in New Milford with John Han.
nan. the hustling painter.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Charles Hedden moved from the
Winton place in Zoar to the Angevine
farm on Monday of this week.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Attorney w. J. Beecher, as will be
seen by his card in another column.
will devote one day of each week to his
NewtOwn business. His office hours
at his Newtown Office will be on Satur-
days from a. m. to 3 80 D. m.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20
ST ROSES.

Father Fox will hold mass in St
Stephens church, Stepney, on Sun
day at II a. m.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

1t seems strange, after inserting adj
vertisements in two different papers,
that William Ryan, ST., can't even
find clue to his collie pup that disap-
peared so suddenly few weeks ago.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Mrs John R. Tomlipson of Bridge
port is passing few days at Taylor's
hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Mrs j. A. James is visiting in New
Haven.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Mrs F. L. Brown returned on Satur-
day, after spending few days with
her daughter, Mrs Greer, in New Ha-
ven
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Mrs S. A. Blackman was in New Mil
ford, Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Michael Corbett is quite seriously
i'll.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs Aus
tin Burritt, in Waterbury.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20
THE D. NJ. READ CO.,
In Regard to Corsets.

In Regard to Corsets
The uptodate matte
The
n the
hip We of
o htates Ito
also in fist Coun ThsCor ethaGv
Royal Worcester make especially dagnedtr
utPrufin
ofpenp Nos3
A nadahe
Corset Covers. small lot
dani trimmed
Ladies' Ribbed Pantsin trimmed
The D. M>READ Co.
Bridgeport Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20
THE PROBATE COURTS.

OTATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of
y Bridgeport, SIS. Probate Court, Feb. 20, 1903.
Estate Of Louise Thiessen, late of the
The Court of Probate for the district OF
Bridgeport hath limited and allowed months
from the date hereof for the Creditors OF said
estate to exhibit their claims for settlement.
Those who neglect to present their ACCOUNTS,
properly attested, within said time, vii be de,
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment to sBurr HaWley,
Executor.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20
DEATHS.

J. P. Egan is helping John Brummet
sort over and pack his apples.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Robert Richardson has resigned bis
position with the Fabric Fire Hose
~
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

P. Ricard's teams were employed,
last Thursday, in removing the house
hold goods of James Angevine from
his home at Botsford to his present
home in the Park City.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Mrs Lynch of Berkshire is quite ILL
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Frank Conger has recently sold a
horse to parties in Derby.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Frederick f. Mcguire Of Bridgeport
was visiting in town over Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Miss Della Mcmahon visited her
mother, Mrs Martin Mcmahon, the
past week.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Miss Nora Enwright of Danbury
was the guest of Miss Belle Conger
over Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20
shoe store, w. G. Corbett, proprietor.

An adjourned meeting of the New
town Library association will be held
in the Beach Memorial library on
Monday evening, March %, at 7.30
O'Clock, to hear the report of the COM
mittee appointed at the last meeting
to draft definite resolutions which
might be submitted to town meeting
making the Beach Memoir
al Library free public library. This
meeting will bring matters to head
one way or the other and those inter-
ested are asked to turn out.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Attorney and Mrs w. H. O'Hara.
who have been living at Taylor's hotel
for two years, have shipped their house.
hold goods to Stamford and are to make
their home there.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Frank Bradley is out with a new
business wagon, bought of A. M.
BriscOe & Son.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

DrJ. w. Gordon, who has been con-
fined to the house since Friday, is now
improving and able to be about the
house.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Mrs John Heating Of the Glen is re-
covering from an attack of the grip.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

A. Nj. Briscoe was in the Park City
Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

DR. and Mrs Belts have both been
Frustrated with the grip.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

FARM FOR SALE--Situated in Botsford
I Hill district. IA miles from Newtown, or
divided into meadow, pasture and timber
land. one large dwelling house. barn, etc.
Buildings in good condition. Call on or aa-
Hook, Ct.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Mr. and Mrs George f. Taylor passed
Wednesday in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

G. S. Russell spent Sunday with
friends in Woodbury..
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Mrs George Mattegat has recently
woven large piece of fancy rag carpet
for Mrs John Tally in Sandy Hook.
Mrs Mattegat is constantly receiving
orders for that line of work.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-20

Cecil Wright is laid up with an at
tack of the grip. Even the 100 rem
edies sold by Druggist Belts did not
ward off the attack.