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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
Dry Goods

36 inch unbleached sheeting, q.
to clean up sale. per yard. O4CI
81 inch mercerized shirting, IL.
worth 12@c, at this sale. .f2Cl
Good, white shaker flannel, ii.
we say go, 20, go Out... O4CI
36 inch heavy all wool flanneloA.
in pink only, sale price. EfCI
Fancy all wool flannel, all 10.
cOlOrs, at this sale -. p. lou
Fine wool henrietta cashmereo0.I
worth 6Oc. go, go. go out. .O0C|
Ladies fancy belts, worth upo0o
to 75c, at this sale, choice. .O0C|
Fancy checked dress goods r.
worth lOc, nOw...... OC
Fancy striped and figured fan z =
nelette, worth 1Oc, sale. -. CC
, Ladies' wool fascinators, all IN.
cOlOrS. at this sale. .I0C
J Ladies' shirtwaists in flannel
cites and fancy ginghams. I0C
J Ladies' heavy, black mercer 7E.
lied petticoats, worth 81 90 ! CC
Ladies' dressed, kid gloves, in IN.
small sizes, worth S1.OO -. .I0C
Ladies' fancy silk handk'fs, z.
worth lOc, we say go, 90 OutOC
Ladies' white hcmStitched n.
handk'fs, worth 1Oc, now. OCl
5000 yards fancy valenciene lacef
worth up to Sc, at this sale -. III
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
A Prisoner in Her Own House.

Mrs. w. III. Layha, Of 1901 Agnes
Ave., Kansas City, Mo-, has for
several years been troubled with
severe hOarSeneSs and at times hard
cough, which she says, "Would keep
me in doors for days. I was prescribed
for by physicians with no noticeable
results. A friend gave me part of a
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy with instructions to closely
follow the directions and I wish to
state that after the first day l could
notice a decided change for the better,
and at this time after using it for
two weeks, have no hesitation in say
ing Irealize that am entirely cured. /"
This remedy is for sale by j. e. Daily
and Sam Church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
Sherry.


Sherry Jan. 21.-- Miss Browning
entertained small party Of friends
Saturday evening in honor OF her
guest, Miss Lindsey, of Marshfield.
An enjoyable evening was spent.
The ice harvest was in full blast last
week and the weather was ideal.
A large number attended the dedi-
cation Of the Arpin Presbyterian
church Sunday from this vicinity.
Miss Ida Ridgewav, who has been
spending several months in our midst,
departed Saturday for her home at
MenOmonee Falls.
Judging from reports it seems that
girls are determined to outclass the
boys this year. Ye scribe is pleased
to say that daughters have been re-
Gently born to Mr.. and Mrs. George
Wallner, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bairl, Mr..
and Mrs. Harpe!, Mr.. and Mrs. 1. A..
johnson.
The following pupils Of the state
graded school at this place were per-
feet in attendance during the fourth
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
Pleasantly Surprised.

Last Friday evening Mrs. E. G.
Cowles was pleasantly surprised by a
number of her friends. The time
passed swiftly IN playing games and
other amusements. At twelve O'Clock
refreshments were served. An enjoy
able time was reported by all who
were present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
MEETINGS OF LITERARY
SOCIETIES NEXT WEEK

Woman's Club. Monday.
Hostess Mrs. Haryie.
Roll call, answer by quotations.
Reading of Act III of Hamlet.
King Claudius-M Mrs. Harmon.
Music
Questions.
Entire Nous Club. Monday.
Leader and hoSteSs-MisS Gesell
Roll call, quotations from Act II Of
Othello.
Reading of Act IL; progress of the
plot; Desdemona's gentleness made a
weapon.
Character study OthellO-MisS
MichaelS.
Travel Class. Tuesday.
Roll call, quotations from Tennyson.
Alfred Tennyson-Mrs. Grace Phil
leo.
Selections from "The Princess"-
Mrs. Scott.
Questions, led by Mrs. Lipke.
Historical and Literary Society, Monday.
Social evening at the home Of Mrs
A. l.. Fontaine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
To the Tax Payers OF the City Of Grand
Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin.

You will please take notice, that the
tax roll and warrant for the said city
of Grand Rapids for the year 1903 has
been delivered to me and that will
proceed to collect taxes for the said
city Of Grand Rapids, on the 28th day
of December, A. d., 1908, and the
following days, up to and including
the 3lst day of January, A. D., 1904,
at my office in the library building in
said city of Grand Rapids, between
the hours of nine o'clock in the fore
noon and four clock in the afternoon
except on Sundays and legal holidays.
You will further take notice. that
all taxes must be paid on or before
the 3lst day Of January, A. D., 1904,
and that at the expiration of such
time / will proceed to enforce the
collection of such taxes in the manner
provided by law.
Dated December Is, A. D., 1903.
MILTON w. MOSHER,
City Treasurer,
City Of Grand Rapids,
Wood County, Wisconsin.
29dec-6w
Advertise in Semi eekly Reporter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
CONDITION OF
LINE IS GOOD
Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Of Telephone Toll Line
Company.
DIRECTORS ELECTED FOR
THE ENSUING YEAR
Statement of Secretary c. F.
Kruger-.OffiCers will Be
Elected Later.

The annual meeting of the Tele-
phone Toll Line company's aock-
holders was held Tuesday evening in
Justice Browns office. The financial
report was discussed and the stock
holders expressed themselves fully
satisfied with the splendid showing of
the company for the year 1908.
The business is increasing very
rapidly and since locating some
trouble, that has existed since the
line was first built, the system is
kept constantly in use.
The service with Wausau and inter-
mediate points is good and local
subscribers of the Wood county
system should bear this in mind.
The following directors were elected
for the ensuing year: T, A. Lipke, G.
F. Kruger, j. A. Gaynor, E. A. Up
ham, X. w. Doege, r. L. Krouse and
M. B. Wood.
A meeting will be held in the near
future to elect officers.
The average monthly earnings were
S10l.34: average per station monthly,
S11.26; number stations, six; number
of telephone subscribers, thirty.
Telephone Toll Line Company.
Statement fnr wear 1903 ending Januarv 1904
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22

Misses Myrta Webster, Maudie
Mulock and Pearl Howe and Messrs.
Roy Root. Harry L. Dawes and Ernest
3. Dawes made up a party that en-
joyed a pleasant Saturday evening at
the Howe home. Finch was the order
OF the evening
We had rOusing good time at our
last Literary meeting. The house
was packed and the program, consist
ing OF readings, recitations, instru-
mental and vocal solos and a debate,
passed Off smoothly. We have a
slarge" program for Friday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
NEWS FROM
THE VICINITY
Reporter CORRESPONDENTS Relate
the Happenings of the
Past Week.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
AT ARPIN DEDICATED
Sherry Scribe Thinks That Girls
Outclass Boys in His
Community.


Rudolph.
Rudolph, Jan. 21.-The home talent
play, Wanted a Wife," that was
performed in Beimler's hall by the
Junction City people last Thursday
evening, was well attended, as well as
the social dance afterwards. Every
one spoke in good terms of the actors.
They neJted little over S25.
Mr.. Trotter returned last week from
his trip to New York, having enjoyed
family reunion at his old home.
The Misses Minehan and Passino
aud Mr.. Kimball, of your city, at
tended the show and dance here last
week.
Mrs. Herb. Freeman and son have
been visiting at New Lisbon the past
week. Mrs. Lewis is attending to
her household duties here.
Frank Sharkey, who has been in the
city for some time doctoring his hand,
is now on the gain and expects to
return home soon. He will not lose
his hand as it was at FIRST expected.
There will be another entertainment
and lecture at the hall Friday evening
1t is entitled, ''The Passion Play"
and will be given with stereopticon
views. Admission, 20 cents for adults
and 10 cents for children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22

Plaintield, Jan. 2l.-Mrs. John
Margerson and son, Bert, are spending
the week the guests of Mrs. J. w..
Bovee.
The Modern Woodman dance at
Bancroft last Thursday night was
largely attended.
Jess Wood is lying very sick at his
home at West Plainfield suffering
with measles and pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart Cornwell drove
to Hancock last week to consult DR..
Brewer in regard to Mrs. Cornwell's
health which has been very poor
lately.
The funeral of Mrs. Jane e. johnson
who died suddenly, was held Satur-
day. She was an early resident of
this village and leaves daughter,
Miss Lettie Johnson, who resided
with her, and a sou, Clark johnson,
of Minnesota, and granddaughter,
Miss Nina Johnson, who also resided
with her. Deceased was 67 years
old.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22

For goodness sake get Karo Corn
syrup, the great spread for daily
bread. For sale at Guy Gets con-
fectionery store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
Plover.

IlVVSI.
Plover, Jan, 2l.-We are informed
that D. f. Parsons, who owns farm
east of town, is about to sell the same
to a Polish farmer
Alex Tunks appears to be gradually
failing.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Berry,
girl, Dec. 26.
Pref. Morrison returned from his
visit in Indiana and began school
January IL.
G. e, Dunaven has been very i'll
again for some time and is great
sufferer at times.
Mrs. Fl. A. Marriott recently visited
her brother, Charles Hoffman, and
family, also her sister, Miss Helen, at
Jordan.
Mrs. Walter Barnsdale entertained
the ladies' aid society at their pleas
ant home on Main street Friday even
ing, Jan. 15.
Mrs. j. w. Ferree is still at Stevens
Point caring for her sister, Mrs. G.
E. Wright, who has been confined to
her room with serious illness for seven
weeks. She is now improving slowly.
The entertainment given at the G.
A. r. hall Jan. 5 by the NJ. w. A. to
their families was pleasant social
event. The gentlemen served the
supper which. of course, was nicely
done.
Rev. and Mrs Walter H. Hall were
entertained at the home of w. II.
Potts Friday evening at tea, Jan %,
after which they attended a social
given by the Epworth League at the
orera house.
Miss Marian Moxfeld. our primary
teacher, was taken very i'll during the
holiday vacation and was unable to
report for duty at the beginning of
the winter term. Miss Eva Wilmot
is substituting for her.
Rev. Hall and the trustees are max
ing arrangements to have the local
NJ E. church remodeled and repaired
in the early spring. 1t is a step in
the right direction as the improve
ments are much needed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Moss, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Sterling and Mrs. w. Yaston
went to Dorchester last week to at
tend the funeral of Charles Barker
who was brother-in-law of Mr.
Sterling. Mr.. Barker was apparently
in good health when he retired and at
10 O'Clock the same night expired.
Lindsey.
Lindsey, Jan. 21.-We are enjoying
fine sleighing at present.
The pink eye is still making its
rounds.
Arthur White transacted business
10 Marshfield one day last week.
A. Vixen, our leading merchant,
has returned from his business trip to
Lacrosse.
Frank Piecherd, our popular shoe
man, transacted business in Marsh
field Friday.
Mrs. Broker and Mrs. Howe were
business callers at Nasonvllle We'd
| nesday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Broker drove to
Plttsville and returned Sunday. While
there they we're the guests of Prof
Torphy.
The Lindsey NJ E. church has re-
ceiyed Sl93 from the church extern
sion fund. With this they hope to
tx up the church in pretty coed shape.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
STATE FAIR THIS
YEAR is ASSURED

The state fair committee of the
board smet in the capital and
determined to hold a fair September
5 TO 8, inclusive. The vote Of the
committee was holding the annual
exposition in Milwaukee as usual.
The first day of the week of the fair
is Labor day, thus giving the manage
ment an opportunity TO include a
Labor day celebration.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22

Herman Dahlke has returned from
Medford and will remain at home the
balance of the winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22

800 yards fancy galOon lace z.
worth up to 20c, will 60 for. OC
Ladies' fancy golf gloves, all 1E.
samples. worth 35c, now. lou
Ladies' fancy golf gloves, or.
made of imported yarns. :. ECC
Chi1d's wool mittens, worth IN.
up to 25c, at this sale. ..IUC
Boys mittens, leather lined, IN.
worth zoe, all that's left. .IUC
Ladies; ready-to-wear hats On.
worth up to Sl.75, sale. .O0C
All la1ies' fine trimmed hats at
!25 per cent discount.
All ladies' and children's cloaks,
this seasons make at 25 per cent
|off. Don't miss it.
Shoes at a Bargain
|Child,s kangaroo calf shoes 500.
5 worth 6Oc, at this sale. 00C
IChild's fine dongola shoes, g. On.
8, We say go, 90 out for. .O0C
Ladies fine shoes, worth N1 On
up to 81. 90. sale price. :. VI.ZS
Ladies' felt slippers, all sizes. IN.
we say go, go out for. .l0C
Ladies' velvet slippers, with Eno
fur tops, at this sale. .OSC
Ladies' felt shoes, foxed cn.
leather, to clean up. ...O0C
Gents felt shoes, in lace only0o.
at this sale. -. .00C
Gents fine shoes, good d. no
double sole. worth Sl.503IsUO
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22

OcuGS pluSu Caps, WOTUn QUO, H.
but We must sell them for. .I0C
Gents fleece lined under-0Eo
shirts, all that's left. ..ZOC
Gents wool shirts in ribbed On.
and plain, to clean up .....Z0C
Gents fine wool shirts and 70.
drawers, worth S1.00. .OOC
Gents heavy duck coats, all c0.
that's left, 60. go out for. O0C
Boys duck coats, in small 40.
sizes only, at this sale ..fZC
Gents heavy duck coats, 90 On
sheepskin lined: only. 0Z.ZJ
Gents black beaver over 90 no
coats. all that's left. .0E.0OI
Gents heavy kersey over-~E no
coats, worth $1,000. ..VOs0O
Boys heavy ulsters. worthN1 no
81 0U, at this sale OIL 20
Gents heavy wool suits. 90 no
worth up to $500 -. VOs0OI
Gents odd vests, small sizes, Or. u
worth up to $500, now. .Z0CI
Gents fancy neck ties, fancy 1E.
patterns, at this sale .IOC1
Gents heavy wool socks, 101.
worth 25c, bargain for. .IZ2CI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
Second Floor Bargains
That Can't Be Beat
Anywhere.

A good strong curling iron, y.
worth sc, at this sale. .ZC
6 inch fancy decorated china z.
plate, only. .OC
Good prunes at this sale, per u.
pound. ~
Good broken rice, to clean up ..
at this sale. per pound .OC
Good fancy Japan rice, worth z.
&c, our price per pound. .CC
Good Java and Mocha coffee, oil.
15c, our price per pound. !. O2C
Extra good Java and Mocha Ill
coffee, worth 19c, our priceI I2C
Extra fine cookies. others get a
loc, our price per pound. .OC
Good sun dried Japan tea, %.
worth 40c, our price. .....EZC
Good laundry soap, just Or.
think Is bars for. ....... .ZCC
Good laundry soap, large bars0c.
at this sale IL bars for. .EOC
Hard maple self washing Or
soap, 8 bars for. ........ ZOC
Good hard CASTLE soap, listen TOT =
the price per bar. ar.... III
"A big can of pork and beans, at0.
this sale .............. .....OC
8 quart tin dish pan, 10 clean q.
sweep sale .OC
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-17
Jewell News Items,
q Times-renl,hlican.

Special to Times Il epuhlican.
Jewell, Dec. H. - The Peter Olson
and Henry Buckholtz families. who re-
sided north Of town. departed this
week for California where they expect
to purchase land near Oleander, where
a number of Hamilton county people
now reside. These good people have a
host of friends thruout the country
who will wish them abundant success
in their new homes in the far west.
At the home Of brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. ]. Harem, in this city. on
Wednesday evening. at o'clock, IN
the presence Of few relatives and
close friends, was celebrated the mar
riage of Miss Josephine Herein to Mr..
Henry Mcdonald. two highly respected
young people Of this place.
r. Matson, who has been identified
with the firm known as Matson &
Westre for the past year, has sold his
interest to his partner. S. O. Westre,
and removed with his family to Rose
Grove. where he intends to start gen.
eral store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-17
Excellent Program Is Prepared
For Central District Medical
Associations Convention
is THE sEMI.ANNUAL MEETING
Session viii be Held at tho Iowa State
College on Tuesday, December 20 =
Largo Number 10 Expected to be
Present Tho Program, as Has
Been Arranged.
Special to Times-Repuplican.


Ames, Dec. 17.-On next Tuesday
December Goth, occurs the semi-annual
meeting Of the Central District Medi-
cal Association of Iowa. 1t is several
years since it has met In Ames. The
session will be held in the assembly
hall of the engineering hall at the coll
lege, commencing at 1880 p. m. An un-
usually full and excellent program has
been arranged for the occasion and q
good attendance is expected. In the
evening after the program, the ladies
of the Rebekah lodge will serve din
ner to the members, wives and friends
at their dining room. The program, as
arranged, is as follows:
Paper, "Empyema"-Dr. A. M. Pond
Webster City.
Paper, "Osteomyelitis" - DR.. F. s.
Smith, Nevada.
Paper, "Traumatic Glaucoma"-Dr
A. r. Amos, Des Moines.
Paper, "Nephrolithiasis"- A. l.
Wright, Carroll.
A talk, Life insurance examinations
and How to Make Them"-Dr. j. T.
Priestly, Des Moines.
Paper. (subject not announced -
DR.. d. S. Fairchfld, Des Moines.
Stereoptican Clinic-Professor e. c.
Dudley, Chicago, Ill.
DR.. Dudley is professor Of gynecology
in Northwestern University medical
school. His lecture will be illustrated
by large series OF lantern slides
showing number Of operations as
they take place, step by step.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-17
THE DEPENDABLE BOY.


Dependable boys are in demand
And no boy can be depended on who
does not finish the task he sets hts
hand to do. However, disagreeable
your work, do 1t thoroughly. Do II
better than the average boy will dc
1t. In that way you will come to be
known as q dependable boy. And
mind you this: Men everywhere are
looking for capable, honest, gritty. de-
pentlable boys The sooner you let
people know you are that kind Of a
boy the sooner you will get better
lob. And don't be in hurry to give
up the work you already have. BE sure
something better is offered Wadt a
while. Do your work we'll. Promo
ton will come.
And do not envy the boy who has
an easy time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-17
Vote to Give Recognition.
special to Times-Republican.

Iowa City, Dec. 17.-Recognition OF
men who have done creditable work on
the Iowa football squad, but who have
not played the required length Of time
in a conference game, is the new idea
of the athletic union who have voted
to grant such men the regular football
81" sweater, with the additional mark
"a. w. in small letters on either side
of the large letter. These smaller let
tiers meaning athletic union, are placed
there in order to distinguish such
sweaters from the regular 'T' sweater
The men who were so rewarded this
wear are Scalon and Neerun, who play
ed creditably on several minor games
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-17

mon pocketknife. The knife was clos
ed. l can Identify that revolver, be-
cause ! scratched that cross on 1t with
my knife and Brous put his Initials,
A. II. r., on the but.
Undertaken Feathers was next call
ed and testified to hearing the shoot
ing and TO the condition of the body.
A. H Brous was called. Testified
that he is one of the attorneys for the
prosecutions: took revolver from Buck;
heard four or five shots; saw Buck fire
the last two in the direction of Porter
and saw Porter fan: went with Coffee
and Buck to the Jail. The remainder
was about the same as that of Coffee
as to what was said In the park and
at the TAIL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-17
OLE c. LANGLAND DEAD
On. of the Most Prominent and Re-
spected Men in Story county-Was
Native Of Norway.
snec,al to Times-Rcpublican.

special to Times Republican.
Nevada, Dec. 17-Ole c. Langlano'
one of the pioneer and best known
Norwegian citizens Of the county, dleu
at his home in Roland, yesterday al
ternoon and will be buried In the GENE
tery near that place probably SUNDAY
afternoon. Mr.. Langland, man ABOUT
6s wears of age, was native OF Nor
way. He enlisted in the union army
with an Illinois regiment, during the
civil war, and Immediately after his re-
turn home. following five years SER
vice he moved with hts wife to a farm
about two miles southwest Of Roland
where he has since made his home.
Te was the father of eight children.
Mrs. Lang!and died a few years ago,
and a few years afterwards he went
into Chicago and contracted second
marriage which did not prove at all
successful ano eliminated in a sensa-
tlcnal divorce case tried in the court
here last spring.
Mr. I.a.igland died very wealthy, al
tho he had been unfortunate in a num-
Der OF financial ventures some years
ago. He was one Of the heavy losers
In the we'll known Hammond Land
Company graft, which was pulled off
by L. j. Tiernagle and others of Story
City number of years ago. He was
easily considered one Of the most sue
cessful farmers and stock raisers in
IN 10po1
politics and church affairs and was one
Of the most respected men in the
northwest part Of the county.
He has been sufferer for some
years from some sort of a cancerous
growth, which was the cause Of his
death. The funeral will be a large
one and will be attended by people
from all over the county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-17
HEALTHY PLANTS
REQUIRE the Most Careful Attention q
Well az Good Soil.

Require the Most Careful Alteration a
Well AZ Good Soil.
Did you ever see rosebush which
lespite the most benefcent environment
If soil-of sunshine-and Of atmosphere,
seemed never to achieve healthy
growth.
A ton Of manure will not help plant
that has a canker eating out its heart.
You must destroy the cause before you
can remove the effect.
You cannot cure Dandruf and Bald
ness by rubbing on hair lotions, and
rubbing In vaseline, etc.
You must look to the cause Of the
trouble-it's germ at the roots of
your hair which causes 1t to fail out.
Newbro's Herpicide destroys the germ.
and healthy hair Is the sure result
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.
Detroit. Mich.
Mcbride & VIII Drug Co.. special
agents.