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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13

man at the thought Of the ignominy to
which they would put me. besought
that the lieutenant governor should be
summoned and he petitiOned to make
my offcnse capital one. strove to
rise from my couch. and the vague
thought of finding a weapon and COM
mitting some crime so grave that the
stocks would be out Of the question as
a punishment for 1t was In my fevered
brain.
"As well go to branch Of locust
tree blown by the May wind with
honey for all seeking noses as to
Chichely," said Parson Downs. "And
as for the burgesses. they are afraid
of their own necks, and some Of US
there be would rather have thee sit
In stocks than lose thy life. for we
hold thy life dear, Harry, and some
punishment 1t must be for thee. for
thou didst shoot kings officer. though
with poor aim, Harry"
Then l said again, with my heart like
drum in my ears that wished 1t had
been better, though naught had
against Robert Waller, and as learned
afterward he had striven all he dared
for my release. but the militia, being
under some suspicion themselves, had
to act with caution in those days.
Presently, while the parson was yet
with me, my brother John came in, and
verify, for the first time, realized that
we were of one blood. Down on his
knees beside me he went.
"Oh, Harry" lie cried. II have done
all that could for thee, and vengeance
I will have of some for this, and they
shall suffer for it, that l promise thee.
To fix such penalty as this upon one
of our bloodw
John" whispered, grasping his
hand hard, 81 pray thee
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Cot II straight,

A New York enthusiast has II good
collection of etchings, one Of them be-
ing of the leaning tower OF Pisi, which
hangs over his writing desk. For
long time lie noticed that 1t persisted
in hanging crooked despite the fact
that he Strengthened It every morning
At last he spoke to the maid, asking
her if she was responsible for its lop'
sided condition. why. yes she said
Il have TO hang 1t crooked to make the
tower hang straight
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
NUMBER so.
General scheuck'. Las, Game.


General Robert L. Sc..,.iy.. was o
famous poker player. Just ii week be
fore his death lie sat around table iD
his own house with General Schotell,
General Rucker and two United States
senators. 1t was jack pot. Every
body had passed up to Schcnck, who
promptly opened it for the limit. One
Of the senators raised. the general rails.
ed back. and the senator stayed. Each
drew one card. Then the betting be-
gan, fast and furious. Finally the sen
ator said:
General. have you beaten. think
have sure thing, and | don't want
to bet any more money Oh this kind OF
a hand"
But don't think you have me beat
ell. When | get enough of it l will
quit
So the merry war of chips recon-.
menced. Then the senator renewed
his proposition and offered to fatten the
stakes by wager of dinner for the
five gentlemen present. This was ac-
cepted. General Schenck had four
mines. The senator had Il straight
flush. But the little dinner for the
five never came off. Two days before
the evening set for it General Schenck
liaI
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
The True Meaning of "Wofry.'

The generic and much covering term
Of IVORY" is often the name for a
trouble the essential part of which Is
the difficulty Of making up the mind.
Those who can read between the lines
discern also In many case Of suicide
the same difficulty rs the final cause
which plunged weak and distracted
intelligence into the ultimate catastro-
phe. Sooner than continue the struggle
with doubts. alternatives and perpleXi-
ties the mind that cannot be made
up" is overthrown altogether.-I-ondon
Lancet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
An Old Time Voyage.

When our first foreign minister ar
ranged to go to London lie WAS re-
quested by the captain of the sailing
vessel in New York harbor To 80
aboard Immediately. Hastily buying
sack of flour, three hams and bag OF
potatoes, he hurried Oh board ship TO
arrange with some sailor to cook his
meals, not knowing but that they
might sail ut any hour. Five weeks
passed before the boat left tie harDor.
After six weeks ut sea the Traveller 1t
length beheld the outlines Of the coast
OF old EAgland.-Success Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
HOW mich One should Eat.

One Of the much discussed questions
of the day on which there are almost
as many opinions rs individuals is the
quantity of food one should eat. Doc
tors all agree that the majority of peo-
pie eat too much. Babies from the day
OF their birth are forced 10 eat too
much. and they grow up with this arti-
fetal appetite. The most reasonable
estimate yet made is probably that
which fixes one-twentieth Of the aver
age weight of the body rs the average
daily quantity required. II you weigh
1+O pounds you should consume seven
pounds of food. This includes drink
as well as solid food But II is ridicu-
lous to set down q hard and fast rule.
Such a quantity might kill some, and
there Is case on record of Il man
wasting away on a diet of seven
or eight pounds Of food Il day. He
cut down his diet to three-quarters OF
a pound Of liquid and the same or
solid food. and rs a result he grew
stout and lived to II ripe obi age.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
rtn.,e.. os Enxraver. Lines.

In st. Johns college, oxford. is pre-
served portrait of Charles |. in which
the engravers lines, as they seem to
be, are really microscopic writing, the
face alone containing all the book Of
Psalms, with the creeds and several
forms of prayers.
The learned Person is known 10 have
INDUCED in this species of curious idle
ness occasionally. and perhaps the
Greek verses from the Medea vi Eurl-
pides, with Johnson's translation or
the same, for Burney's History OF
Music" were executed by him. Though
consisting of 22O words, they are com
prised in circle half an inch III d.
ameter, with IL small space in the CEN
ter left blank.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
A sIean Advantage.

"Mr. Skinner" said the family ply
,ician. 81 must positively refuse to I'M
iertake to cure you unless you promise
,olemnly 10 obey &c.
II solemnly promise" replied the
,ick man.
VERY well. Now. first Of all, give me
your check in full for my last BILL
Philadelphia Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13

/ heard t.e key crate in the lock, and
turned my eyes. aid there she WAS, the
blessing of my whole life, though felt
that / must not take it. Close to me
she came and knelt, and leaned her
cheek against mine, and stroked back
my wild hair.
Harry. Harry she whispered, and
all her dear face was tremulous with
love and joy.
Thou art no convict, Harry" she
said. Thou didst not steal the ring,
Mary confesses her love
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Sick
Blood

Feed pale girls on SCOTS
Emulsion.
We do not need to give all
the reasons why SCOTS
Emulsion restores the strength
and flesh and color of good
health to those who suffer
from sick blood.
The fact that it is the best
preparation of Cod Liver Oil,
rich in nutrition, full of healthy
stimulation is a suggestion as
to why it does what it does.
SCOTS Emulsion presents
Cod Liver Oil at its best,
fullest in strength, least in
taste.
Young women in their
"teens are permanently cured
of the peculiar disease of the
|blood which shows itself in
paleness, weaknessand nervous
ness, by regular treatment
with SCOTS Emulsion.
1t is a true blood food and
is naturally adapted to the cure
of the blood sickness from
which so many young women
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Looking FOryvnr rd.

Unless one has something TO look for
rard to II Is difficult to live. When
he Joy Of looking forward Is gone the
est of life ebbs and fails. Tie G.:.''
ire evil and we have no pleasure !"
hem unless on times horizon some
bright day burns like Il star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13

Some cows seem to enjoy the lively
iigs we sometimes whistle at milking
time, and others do not like them so we'll,
but prefer the old fashioned, ''long- thorn
ed' tunes our grandfatbers used to sing
at meeting. Suit your tunes to the tenn
permanent Of the cow you are milking.
There is fitness in all things, and this
will best fit into your returns at the end
of the season.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE. ss.
GA this 10Th day of Nov. A. ID. 1904, on reaa'
Ing the foregoing petition, IL Is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be hst'
upon the same on the 18th day of Dec, A: u
1904. before said Court at Portland. In SAID Dis'
trict, at 10 o'clock In the forenoon; anu that no
tice thereof be published In the Oxtord Deno,
crat, a newspaper printed In said District, anI
that al known creditors, and other persons IN
interest. may appear at the said time and place
and show cause, II any they have, why tnS
PRAYER OF said petitioner should not be granIeI
And Il Is further ortered by the Court, Ina'
the Clerk shall send by mall TO all known cre1
itOrs copies OF said petition and this orSer. au
dressed 20 them Gt their places OF resioence ne
stated
Witness the HoS. CLARENCE HALE, Judge OF
the said Court, and the seal thereof, at fortianH
IN said District, on the 18th day OF Noy'' A. u
1894.
isl JAMES +. HEwEG, Clerk.
A true copy OF petition and or,ter thereon.
Attest JAMES L. ilEWEl, Clerk-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13

merce commission, pure food law, ex-
tension of the market for farm products
in foreign countries, construction of a
ship canal from the Mississippi river to
the great lakes and from the great lakes
to the Atlantic ocean, the construction
of the isthmus canal, national aid for
highways and vigorous opposition to
any attempt to repeal the Grout Oleo-
margarine law.-New England Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
NOTICE.

r.. srb-.r,her hereby gives notice that he
b,s Geen ,inIy appointed administrator with the
will annexed OF the estate OF
DANIEL BISREE, late of Canton
IN the County OF oxford, deceased, anu given
bonI. n. the law directs. All persons having
jcr,ariz AGAINST the estate OF said deceased are
,iesire,l IN present the same for settlement, anu
slinle6te3 thereto are requested to make pay
meut Immediately. ar,prrs
Nov 18th, 1894. ASSEL u oiN H',S'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Town of Paris.
transportation.

ON December l4th, 1904. the. SuPerintelndins nm,
S,hooI Committee OF the town OF farls VII IN
sisr ms for the transportation OF pupils tor tne
snSn,n, term or terms In the following districts
yil Bolster, Forbes, SHOWS Falls, WnitteuoIe, e,
S,lsrns mn districts, so-callei. All bids must
he In writing. sealed and presented TO the uh'en'
s',nef before noon OF December l4th, 1904; ln'
S'rn,,tion "a 10 routes may be had of the super
intenLeut OF Schools. .u I,,Js
The rirht 4. reserved to reject any or al DDS
i'' ALTON &. WHEELER,
Supt. Of Schools.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Art Criticism.

Uncle Josh-There was one Of them
landscape painters around here yester-
day. Uncle Silas - Well. landscape
painting ought to be good, healthy
occupation. 1t keeps a man out OF
doors an gives him plenty Of fresh air.
New York Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
no BK ooNzuuW.l
A rponk Trfhute.

"She is beautiful" said the studious
girl, "but she is not accomplished"
my DEAR" answered Miss Cayenne,
"there Is no accomplishment more diff
ficult than being beautiful. Wash.
ington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
siamese Love For Games of Chance.

SlameAe Love rOr VI
The Siamese are devoted to tie holi-
day making and ceremonies and pro-
cessions which accompany the most
important anniversaries or Incidents OF
life. death and religion and which
cause an infinite amount OF money TO
be squandered and time lost.
They love games-kitellying. sort
Of shuttlecock football and fighting
with cocks. crickets. beetles and fish,
though ii IS TO be surlnised that the
main attraction Of these pursuits con-
sists In the scope thereby afforded for
betting and gambling, wh!cn are the
cardinal national vices.
\ Siamese will stake money OH any
thing. Licensed gambling houses ex-
ist in the cities and are Il large source
of income 10 the government. Shich
farms out the monopoly. \ royal lot
terry is extensively patronized in Bang
kOlk
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
wooIUatherfng,

when a PERSONS woolgathering that
means he's lazy, doesn't II, pa:'
Not necessarily, my son. He may
,e gathering the wool off the lambs In
Wall street. t."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Bansrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter OF -,
BlON NJ. GREELl, IN b9aSruP'oy
Bankrupt
To the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge OF the DIS.
trlct Court OF the United States for the Districi
OF Maine: ,,......,
DION VI. GREELf, OF Paris IN tne Soun,y Z,
Is az oxford, and State of Maine, IN
SAID District, respectfully represents that on
the 9sth ,lay OF December, last past, he was duly
adiudged bankrupt under the Acts OF Congress ne
lating 10 Bankruptcy; thst ne mas uuly SURF, surlen
derei an his property and rights of property,
and has fully complied with all the requirements
OF said Acts and OF the orders OF Court touching
his bankruptcy. ,.,a
Wherefore he prays, That he may De decreeI
by the Court TO have fuh ulseharge lIo'i 81
,lehts nrovable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex'
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day OF October, \. ID. 1904.
RION Nj GREELN Bankrupt
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
VAry sweet.

Husband ION his wedding tourel
want rooms for myself and wife. Ho-
tel Clerk-Suit? Husband-Of course
she is-perfectly lovely; the sweetest
| girl In the world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Green Old Are.

Mabel-And did your grandfather live
to n green old age? Jack-Well, l
should say so! He was swindled three
times after he was seventy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13

Temperance in eating and drinking Is
cardinal virtue. The majority OF
mankind saturate their own death war
,ants with their cups and dig their
raves with their teeth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
AMONG THE FARMERS.
SPEED THE Ptow."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited Address all communications In
tended for this department 70 HENRY ID.
HAMMOND. Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
FIN Ancient Foe

To health and happiness is scrofula-
as ugly as ever since time immemorial.
It causes punches in the neck, dis
figures the skin, infla ames the mucous
membrane, wastes tho muscles, weak
ems the bones, reduces the power OF
resistance to disease and the capacity
for recovery, and develops into con-
sumption.
"A bunch appeared on the left side Of
nv neck. 1t caused great pain, was ianceo,
and became running sore. l went into
general decline. was persuaded to try
Hoods Sarsaparilla. and when had taken
six bottles uy neck was healed, and have
never had any trouble OF the kind since"
MRS. X. Il. SNYDER, Troy, Ohio.
Hoods Jdrsdp0rIltd
and Pills
will rid you Of it, radically and per
manently, us they have rid thousands
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13

suffer.
We will be glad to send
Q sample to any sufferer.
Be sure tha, this picture In
the form OF a label is on the
wrapper Of every bottle Of
Emulsiap you buy.
SCOTT g. BOVINE.
Chemists,
400 Pearl ST., New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13

In the matter OF
BlON NJ. GREELl, In BGaSrap
Rankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
T. Jones
smith & .Mscniu!at,

SOUTH PARIS, NA
.,.,,.c,urer of general machinery, steam en-
MahulI,I Ill work, spool machinery and tools,
Spes' ss m'. .,rSws, taps, iies and drills made and
.Spas sewing S%tns pN nresses ssa sans pis s
chimes, -. =. t,r.,,s etc neatly and promptly re-
tols An''es Steam and water piping done to order
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
EALING.

One strange feature there was about
this lette.. which the ewriier had not fore
seen-while it cleared me we'll enough
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-12
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
That Contains Mercury,


AS mercury will surely destroy
the sense of smell and completely
derange the whole system when
entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescrip-
tions from reputable physicians,
as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. j. Che
ney & company. Toledo, O., con-
tains no mercury, and is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood apd mucous surfaces Of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine.
It is taken internally, and made
in Toledo, O., by F. j. Cheney &
company. Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists; price Toe per
bottle.
Hall IS Family Pills are The best.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-12
Located in Charleston.

G.. E. Kesterson has located in
Charleston, with rooms in the Ar
cade, for the purpose of practic-
ing law and handling real estate
and coal and timber lands. Mr..
Kesterson comes from Sistersville,
where he has practiced law in the
oil fields for nine years. He is
we'll acquainted with the capital
lists of the East, which will great
ly add to his success. Mr.. Kes-
terson has been in the principal
towns of the State recently, and
says Charleston is the best bus
mess town he finds anywhere. Mr..
Otis A. Thayer is associated with
Mr.. Kesterson in the real estate
end of the characterization
Mail.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-12
FREE CARNIVAL
And jubilee In the City All the
Coming Week.

One Of the most meritorious
and attractive events scheduled
for this city during the present
summer is the carnival and jubi-
lee for next week. The festivi-
ties will begin on Monday and
continue throughout the entire
week. The attractions are all new
and up-to-date. In a bill of this
character, however, it is impossi-
BILE to present a complete list of
attractions. But there will be no
end to sightseeing and amuse-
ments of general character.
Among the numerous attractions
will be the Meredith trio of Eur
opean aerialists, in their triple
trapeze performance; Duke, the
wonderful diving dog; wonderful
acrobatic performances, fire
dances, old plantation Ministries,
the Ferris wheel, merry-go-round,
artistic glass blowers, illusion
shows, vaudeville performances,
the great electric palace and fine
band concerts. Remember the OPP
ening day of this great event will
be next Monday, and continue for
one solid week.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-12

An entirely new line of Poster
Pictures by G. Allan Gilbert, Har-
rison Fischer, Henry HUT, How
ard Chandler Christy and others,
ranging in price from 81 to $3.50
at McCoy's Book store. 5,46t
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-12
Extremely Modest.

Exchanges have been telling OF
the Johnsonburg girl who is so
bashful that she cannot see a
sleeping car without blushing; OF
the Kane miss who faints at the
sight of undressed timber: the
Port Alleeany maid who locks
herself in her room and pulls
down the blinds when she wants
to change her mind; the Clean
girl who never thinks of retiring
at night if there is a Christian OBJ
server in her room and the Smeth-
port girl who is pleased to OBJ
serve that the foliage will soon
obscure from public gaze the
limbs of the trees.-Bradford Era.
Dear, modest creatures like
those above referred to are quite
numerous. Sistersville, for In
stance, has a young lady who is
so extremely bashful that she al
ways turns out the light before
she retires in case there is a look
ing glass in the room, and still an
other, who never visits fashion
able restaurant for fear she may
see frogs legs mentioned on the
bill of fare.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-12
Letters from
Women

Cured by the use OF Kodol are received daily.
Their troubles nearly all begin with indiges-
ion or other stomach disorder.
II the food you eat fails to give strength
% your body. IL is because the juices Sc
sreted by the stomach apd digestive organs
are inadequate to transform the nutrient prop
rites OF the food into blood. That is
Indigestion. The system Is deprived of the
amount of nourishment required to keep up
the strength, and the result is that one OF
more Of the delicate organs gradually grows
weak, and then weaker, until finally II is
diseased Here great mistake Is made.
That Of treating the diseased organ. The
best doctors in the land make this very
mistake. Why should they9 II Is so easy
o see that the trouble Is not there.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-12
A Promising Oil Country.

The Creek, Usage and Cherokee
nations in indian Territory are
receiving wide recognition as a
promising oil country, and capital
and development have so far
brought handsome results. The
oil is of superior quality; the ter
ritory is reached directly by the
Frisco system, who issues free of
charge, a booklet, giving full data
concerning the country and its
possibilities. Mailed to any adj
dress upon request to Sidney Van
Dusen, FOG Park building, Pitts
burg, Pa. 1,tf
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-12
San Cura is Wonderful.

Two years ago had a lump In
my left breast as large as an egg.
1t panied me quite badly for
months. I was told it was a can
Ger, which worried me greatly. l
began using San-Cura Ointment,
and to our great satisfaction, the
lump disappeared and has never
returned. San-Cura Ointment is
a household remedy with us. Mrs.
DR.. Sam Bennehoof, Cherrytree.
Venango County, Pa.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-12
KOdol'


This famous remedy puts the stomach and
digestive organs in healthy condition so
hat rich. red blood Is sent coursing through
he veins and arteries Of every muscle, tissue
and fiber throughout every organ OF the en-
ire body, and by Natures law Of health, full
,treng!h and vigor is soon restored to each.
Kodol cures indigestion, dyspepsia and all
stomach disorders.
/ have taken Kodol for nearly two months
,iter each meal and II Is the only remedy
nat gavs relief from the terrible pains ]
endured. After time would take II but
,nce day. and now. while keep bottle
,andy, seldom need It. as It has cured me.
Mrs. J. w. CooLBAuoH, Milo Center, N. 7.
Kodnl Digests What You Eat.
,ottles only. 100 Size holding ~ times the trial
size. which sells for so certs.
,.anared bv e. O. nsWITT Il co.. CHICAGO
For sale at Opera House Drugstore
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-12
Made Young Again.

"One of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills each night for two weeks
has put me in my teens again."
writes D. Fl. Turner, of Dempsey
town, Pa. They're the best in the
world for Liver, Stomach and
Bowels. Purely vegetable. Never
grippe. Only Csc at D. A. Hender-
shots.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-12
Tx. Smith

Plumbing, Gas Fitting, Sewer
Building, Gas Fixtures, Globes
and Mantels, Awnings and Porch
Curtains.
Sole agents for Elastic Carbon
Roofing Paint.
Do not buy a new roof. You
can repair the old one with mus
lin and Elastic Carbon Paint.
Guaranteed for three years.
You will find me at 70o Main
street, near City Building.
Having plenty of room to carry
complete stock, can quote inter-
esting prices.