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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
PERSONAL ALLUSIONS
WILL BE LEFT OUT
President viii Confne Himself to The
Text in His Next Reply to Con
gress, 1t Is Said.

Washington, d. O., Dec 24.-Indica-
tions, are that persons who expect
President Roosevelt to say something
to Congress, replying to the inquiry as
to the basis for that portion Of his
message dealing with the secret ser
vice, will be disappointed.
While the president has not written
his reply he was collected stock OF in
formation which will serve for its ba-
sis. 1t is believed that he will conhne
himself principally to an effort to sus-
tain tine declaration in his annual
message that the action Of Congress
in severely limiting the activities of
the secret service agents has resulted
in increased crime. Data will be pro-
duced to show that criminals and con-
hdence men have been quick to take
advantage Of the cessation Of the work
of the secret service men, but il is not
believed that there will be any rsfec-
ton upon the character of individuals
that will in the slightest degree EN-
barass any member Of the Senate or
House.
To meet any objection that the se-
cret service is limited by statute to
the detection of countsrfeiters, revenue
and customs frauds and at the same
time TO preserve the general useful
ness Of that institution the president
probably viii recommend change in
the organic law 50 as to provide for
The merging of the secret service. the
land ofiee inspectors, postoffice inspec-
tors and all of the other minor govern
mental inspection service into one gen
e.al bureau Of criminology in the inter
sst Of economy and good administra-
ton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
10 YEARS SENTENCE.
Imposed on Washington Attorney
Last Night.

Washington, Dec. 24.--John A. Heny
an inventor, Of York, Pa, was acquit-
ted, and Henry T. Eyarding, an sttor.
ney OF Philadelphia was convicted of
conspiracy, forgery and destroying
public records, growing out of the pa
tent Office scandal, which revealed the
fraudulent handling Of specifications on
an electric light invention.
Heany was sdjudged not guilty be-
csuse the jurors did not believe from
the evidence that he has any knowledge
OF conspiracy. The jury recommend
ed Bvsrding to the mercy Of the court.
BIS attorneys gave notice that they
would Gle a motion for a new trial. The
jury was out only eight minutes. The
Indictment comprised six ehsrges of
forgery. two Of destroying public re
cords and two Of conspiracy. and
maximum sentence Of 70 years may be
imposed under the law.
Heany q Evarding were jointly In.
dictad with Ned w. Barton, former as
sistant examiner in the patent ofice,
who is now serv1ne q term Of three
J ears as 4 result ef his confession Of
guilt to the eAargss.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
TOUCHING TRIBUTE
TO THE BISHOP
Crowd Of 500 People Met Funeral
Party at Burlington Station and
Escorted Body Of Bishop
Michaud to winoosri.

Burlington, Dec. 24.--A crowd Of
over 500 members Of the congregation
of st. Mary's Cathedral and ST. Jo.
seph's church waited nearly an hour
last evening at tho railroad station for
the arrival Of the 0;SO train, which
brought the remains Of the late Rt.
Rev. J. s. Michnud, y. d. LID, 20 this
city, and formed a silent escort for the
body as IL was taken through Durling.
ton on is way 70 the Fanny Allen
hospital. The bells Of ST. Mary's ca
thedral and 81. Jossph's church were
tolled during the progress Of the pro-
cession through the streets. The body
was accompanied 10 Burlington from
New York by the Rev. p. j. Barrett,
the Rev. w. A. Plamondoa and DIR. ID.
A. Shea, who also accompanied the re.
mains to the Fanny Allen hospital,
whore they will lie in state in the for
mer room Of the bishop until their re-
moval to st. Mary's cathedral, where
the funeral viii take place next Tues
day morning at 10iao o'clock.
AT the funeral the Rev. A. j. Barron
Of Bennington will preach the sermon
and Bishop 7. ID. Beavcn OF Springfield,
Mass, win celebrate the funeral mass.
The former is pastor Of the late
bishops last parish before his eleya-
tion 10 the bishopric and the latter Is
classmate at Holy Cross college and
a lifelong friend. This arrangement
Is in accordance with the expressed
wish Of Bishop Michaud, before his
sailing for Europe. Interment will be
made in the burial crypt in st. NIary's
cathedral.
The Rt. Rev. !. NJ Cloarec has re-
ceived many expressions OF coincidence
from priests and Prelates. Among
those who first sent messages were
Archbishop o'Oonnell Of Boston, Bishop
Walsh Of Portland, Bishop Guerin Of
Manchester. Bishop Burke Of Albany,
the administrator Of Hartford, and
others. Ii is expected that many OF
these viii be in attendance at the
funeral.
A solemn high mass Of requiem for
tho peace of the soul of the late pre-
late was celebrated in the chapel Of
the Fanny Allen hospital yesterday
morning al eight o'clock. The cele-
brant was Ane Rev. J. r. Rand, rector
OF st. Stephens cDurch, Winooski. The
Rev. Fr. Jean Marie acted as deacon
and the Ray George LAdue as sub
deacon Seated within the sanctuary
were the Rev. Ernest Salmon and the
Rev. Fl. Nicol Of st. Richael's college.
Music was furnished by the sisters
choir.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
WILL END TODAY.
Prosecution in the Hams Trial Will Give
Way to the Defense.

Flushing, L. l., Dee. 24.-The Hains
prosecution win complete its case to-day.
There will be no Christmas session, but
the court will resume on Saturday, when
Attorney Shay opens for the defense.
Martin SlSura, the hack driver, who took
the Hains brothers to Baysidc, was re-
called. He positively identified Thornton
as one Of the men. He swore he heard,
Wa have got him now He told Of
finding the package Of cartridges in the
carriage. Mr.. Mcintyre objected and the
testimony was thrown out. The cross
examination badly confused the wit
ness.
Skura snally admitted that he had
perjured himself in a statement made
to the prosecution and Attorney Nc
Intyre demanded his commitment. Judge
Crane refused but admitted that the
evidence was perjury and promised to
consider it after the trial.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
BUSHELS OF PRESENTS
Were Handled at tse Barre Post once
To-day.

The post Office employees have been
worked 10 the limit for the past three
days and the receiving window OF the
Office has taken a continual stream Of
Chr tmas gifts from opening until clos
ing time. Tuesday and yesterday were
not quite up TO the record OF last year,
but to-day's receipts made IL up and the
total amount Is about the same as that
Of hast year.
The incoming rush has been as great
as usual, and TO add TO the discontinue
of the carriers to-day, the mails have
been late and the chances are that there
will be no delivery tonight, as the men
viii be obliged TO work through the day
on the forcnoon's incoming mail Per-
sons who arc expecting packages are re-
quested to call AT the carriers windows
between seven and eight o'clock to re-
ceive them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
CREDITORS REFUSE.
Wouldn't Accept Settlement Of 40
Cents on Dollar.

Rutland. Dec. 24.-The creditors Of
A. A. Plumley, proprietor of the Rut-
land creamery, who recently fled a PEE
tition in bankruptcy, met at the Of
fee of Edward Dana yesterday morn
ing and refused to accept an offer Of
settlement on the basis of 40 cents on
the dollar made them by Mr.. Plumley.
Those VINO attended the meeting were
mostly farmers to whom Mr.. Plumley
is indebted for milk delivered at the
creamery, few having claims ranging
from Ss0O to $57o. Now that the pro
position for settlement has been re-
iected trustee will probably be ap-
pointed and the matter will 90 through
the ordinary course OK the bankruptcy
courts.
Referee In Bankruptcy Ernest H.
O'Brien has appointed 1rst meeting
of creditors in the Plumley case to Be-
held in his Office Saturday, January
p at 0 o'clock in the morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
DIED AT HARRISBURG.
Former Assistant Postmaster Clark Of
Montpelier.

Word has been received in Montpelier
Of the death at Harrisburg Pa, Of Dan
Clark, who was formerly assistant post
master IN the capital city, and who went
to Pennsylvania to become a post Office
Inspector. He was well known in Barre
also.
While in Montpelier in 1908, Mr.. Clark
had q very severe attack of typhoid
fever and fingered for long time be-
tween life and death.
lie was 40 years old and leaves his
wife, who was Miss Josephine Coehranc,
daughter Of Alex. Cochrane Of Groton
He went to Montpelier when 20 years Of
age and became money order clerk in
the post Office there, being then promoted
to assistant postmaster under Postmas-
ter Morse, position which he held con
tinuously until he went to Pennsylvania
as government inspector. The body
win be brought to Groton for burial.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
MORE PEACEFUL LOOK
In SOUTH AMERICA
Former Minister de Paul Starts from
France and Holland to Effect a
Settlement with veneruela's
Disputants.

Tho Hague, Dee. a4.--The foreign office
received an official communication from
Willemstad, Curacao, to-day, that tho
former foreign minister, Jose de j. Paul,
has left Caracas for Paris and The Hague
TO open negotiations for the settlement
of yenenela's difficulty with those coun-
tries
Tho revocation OF the transshipment
decree of May ID by the Venezuelan gov
eminent was announced by the lower
house of Parliament yesterday afternoon
by Foreign Minister Van Swinderen. Il
was this decree that made most OF the
trouble between Venezuela and the Meth
erlands. Under its terms the transship-
ment Of goods at Willemstad destined
for Venezuela was prohibited, and its
operations worked much injury TO the
commerce OF the Dutch island. The for
eign minister said also that the Dutch
naval operations along the Venezuelan
coast had been suspended at the request
OF acting President Gomez.
The foreign minister's words were as
follows.
Following the discovery Of a plot
against thel ife of the vice-president OF
Venezuela, Juan Vicente Gomez, a new
ministry was formed and some Of the
supporters Of President Castro were cast
into prison.
"on December 2l acting President Go
mez, as an evidence Of friendlinesg and
pending later negotiations by duly ap-
pointed delegates, ordered stay OF exc
cution of the decree Of May Ia and ex-
pressed the hope that the Netherlands
similarly would suspend the naval dem
onstration in Venezuelan waters.
Pending the re-establishment of a
Venezuela consulate at Curacao. the
German consul there has been author.
lied TO grant shipping clearances."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
OLDEST VETERAN DEAD.
Joseph st. Peter Who Enlisted When
80 and Danced Jig at 95.

Rutland, Dec 24.-Joseph st. Peter,
the Oldest survivor of the Civil War
living in Vermont, died at his home
here yesterday afternoon Of seniie de-
biiity, aged 96 years and nine months
He was one Of 27 survivors Of the 7th
regiment who attended reunion here
in February, 1907, and although then
nearing his 9sth birthday he danced
liz for the entertainment of his COM
redes.
Mr.. 81. Peter az native Of France.
He passed his young manhood in the
Canadian lumber camps and had lived
in Rutland 65 years. He enlisted in
company D, 9TH Vermont volunteers,
after he had reached the half century
mark and served four years, mostly
under General Butler. He had mar
row escape at Baton Rogue, a bullet
passing through his hat and clipping
of lock Of hair.
He was the last of q family of six
children and was father Of IA children,
six OF whom survive him. He was mar
ried the second time two years ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
And Surprises His Father by
His Marriage
DOES HARRY r. DOE TODAY
Young Man Who Recently Left Barre
Married to an Arlington, Mass,
Girl, Who Formerly Played at
the Majestic in Boston.

Harry f. Doe, who until recently was
cornetist in Bruce's orchestra in this
city, has been taking unto himself a
Christmas Joy and adding dismay 70 the
expectations Of his father, Edson Doe
OF South Newbury, according TO a dis
patch from Boston to-day which AMI
nounoed his secret marriage to Ethel "a.
Lowe, stage girl, Of Arlington, MASS.
The dispatch states that young Does
marriage, when made public to-day,
caused considerable CONSERVATION in the
parental home In South Ncwbury, as
the father had intended bis son to be-
come welded to a wealthy Vermont
girl.
The dispatch reads as follows:
Boston, Dec. 24.--News Of the secret
marriage OF Ethel NJ. Lowe Of Arlington
to Harry Doe, only son of Edison Doe,
millionaire Of South Newbury VT, was
made public to-day The elder Doe was
much shocked, as he had intended his
son to marry wealthy Vermont girl.
Miss Lowe is'a very accomplished musi-
clan and appeared at the Majestic the
atre in this city year ago"
Young Mr.. Doe left Barre last spring
to return to reside at the home of his
father in South Newbury, but had since
then made frequent visits to this city,
where he had acquired large number
Of friends during his comparatively short
residence. He Is 25 years of age and
an attractive appearing young fellow.
He himself is skilled musician, so that
his marriage with an accomplished sing
er, although perhaps the elimination Of
short acquaintance, is the more easily
explained. While here he served accept
ably as cornetist, both in solo and or
chestra work.
Prior to taking up his musical work,
young Doe was student in Bradford.
academy and in Norwich. university at
Northfeld. In both Mortified and Brad
ford he is well known. His many friends
hereabouts will learn with surprise Oh
his marriage, as he gave no hint Of suca
intentions while in Barre last. The
young mans aunt, Mrs. Grace Howland.
Of Pearl street, this city, was also in
the dark as to any marriage Intentions
TO stage girl.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
FEARED CONSUMPTION
AND KILLED HIMSELF
Fred Howard Of JohnsonShot Himself in
the House This Morning--Leaves
Wife and Two Daughters

Johnson, Dec. 24.-Fred Howard COM
mitted suicide by shooting himself in
the mouth early this morning with a
revolver He has had nelancholia since
the death Of his only son on October "a.
His son died of consumption and he
feared he had contracted the disease.
He retired as usual Wednesday evening
and at midnight took S2-calibre revoly-
er from the stand drawer and fred it
into his mouth, dying almost Instantly.
He is survived by wife and two daugh.
ters
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
But Pleads Not Guilty to
Murder In Court To-day
MYSTERY IS UNRAvELED
Francis Z. Jones Was Shot to Death
While Fishing In Shrewsbury, Mass,
Monday--Ralph W. Krant1, Ar
rested Last Night, Confessed.

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 2i.--Ralph w.
Krantz, the self-confcssed murderer Of
Francis +. Jones on Mud Pond in
Shrewsbury Monday afternoon, was tax
en- before Judge Utley this morning. He
pleaded not guilty to murder and was
held without bail for the January term
Of court. Krantz made his confession
last night. He Is only fourteen years
Of age, while his victim was aged 10
years.
HIS arrest was due to his telling a
neighbor that he had picked up revolv-
er near Lake ouinsigamond. As Jones's
revolver was missing, the neighbcrs de.
cided to communicate with the state
police, with the result that two officers
went to KrantEs home last night
Krantz was in bed, but the officers awak-
ened him and asked him II he knew any
thing OF the death Of Jones. Krantz
admitted that he had found a revolver
but at first denied all knowledge Of the
shooting.
Finally the boy broke down and made
confession. He said on Monday he left
home TO 90 hunting with a shotgun. He
met Jones, who was fishing through the
ice. Picking quarrel with Jones on
slight pretext, Krantz according to his
confession leveled his shotgun at Jones's
head and fred, the charge striking the
young fisherman in the head and killing
him.
The body was found Tuesday, frozen
into the ice on the pond, by DR.. William
r. Taft and Elmer Hill, a. they were
preparing to fish through the ice. Young
Jones had left home early Monday morn
ing to go fishing. He was the son Of
Herbert A. A. Jones Of Shrewsbury, q
former mail carrier in Worcester.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
TALK OF THE TOWN.

The standing committee of the Con-
gregational church viii meet at the
church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
+. NJ. Aiken. who drives the stage
between this city and Topsham had
Tuesday while driving along the road.
The horse appeared all right and was
trotting along above fbe upper end Of
Washington street when Il dropped
and was dead in an instant. An un-
usual part Of the loss, according to
Mr.. Aiken, is that this was not his
most valuable horse as is usual in
such instances
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
WENT THROUGH ICE.
Driver Saved Himself But Lost Value
able Horses.

Middlebury, Dec. 2t.-Fred Guyetts
of Shorehsm narrowly escaped drown
ing while attempting to drive across
the lake Tuesday afternoon. He start
ed on the ice at Iarrsbee's point and
was bound for Tic0ndsros1 wish
load Of Christmas poultry. When about
a third of the way over the ice gave
wsy and the whole outat was plunged
into the icy water. Mr. Guyette man
aged OF save himself but in spite of
desperate efforte to rescue his team.
the horses were drowned and the poul.
Try froze to death. The horses cost
Mr. Guyette $500 last summer, and IS
be is a poor man, his loss is a heavy
one.
Shortly before this accident, q tears
owned BY former Sheriff Kent W. Msr-
ritt Of Shsreham crossed the ice on
the same track and very nearly broke
through in the some place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
RESIGN WHEN CRITICIZED.
st. Albans Fire Chief and Two Assist
ants Step Down and Out.

st. Albans, Dee. q. The designations
of George Derich as chief. G. w. Buckley
as first assistant and + e. Macarthur as
second assistant engineers Of the fire de-
partlnent were received by the council,
but the board adjourned before taking
any action 1t is understood that the
designations followed the criticisms OF
the manner ii which the Messenger fire
of last Sunday was handled.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
CLASH ON STREETS.
Castro's and Gomez Supporters Spilled
Blood Today.

Willemstad, Dec. 24.-The United
States gunboat Dolphin arrived there
today and was greeted by noisy de-
among the residents. At
Caracas this afternoon a thousand
partisans Of Gomez and Castro clsshed
IN street fighting. Two Of Castro's
were killed, and hundred
were wounded on both sides.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
DRUGGIST LICENSE GRANTED.
BY st. Albans City Council, by Vote Of
8 TO 1.

st, Albans, Dec. 24-Liquor is now
being sold legally in the city for the
first time since May |, when the city
went dry. c. D. OLeary was last night
granted fifth class license, following
a hearing by the city council. Objections
were made by the Rev. q, f. Fertier, to
the granting Of the license; Mr.. Fortier
thoaght that the city had got along pref
ty well for the past eight months, and
conditions were not SO serious but that
we could get along the balance of the
year. The council finally BY vote of
three to one granted the license; Mayor
Atwood and Alderman Roach were alb.
sent and President N, J. Jarvis pre-
sided.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24

WANTS 4 PARDON.
James Duncan Believes President Should
Exercise Right.

Boston, Dec 24.--First Vice president
James Duncan of the American Fedora
tion Of Labor said last night.
Il am of the opinion that the pardon
ing power Of the president could be
used right away in causing the release
of President Gompers.
If President Gompers is compelled to
spend the years term in Jail, he will con-
duct the affairs Of the federation from
the Jail in which he is confined.
Il think the decision is the most un.
just that / have ever heard"
Other local labor leaders, including
President Jehn +. Tobin of the Boot and
Shoe Workers union, expressed similar
disapproval of the decision.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
BREssErTE-poULEN.
Marriage at the Home of the Groom This
Afternoon.

Miss Lima Poulen, daughtes of Mr..
and Mrs. Philip Poulen of Plainfeld and
Wilyliam Bressette Of II South Main
street wefe united in marriage at two
o'clock this afternoon at the home OF
the groom. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Francis A. Poole. Mr.
Bressette is granite pohsher employed
at the plant Of Grearson and Larie. They
win reside at ~ South Main street,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
JAcKsoN-GLIDDEN.
Marriage of Barre Young People Last
Evening.

The marriage Of Miss Bessie i. Gid
den and Harlie o. Jackson, son Of Mr..
street, was solemnized at eight o'clock
last evening at the home of Miss Gid
den's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. j. A.
r. Glidden. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Francis A. Poole.
Mr.. Jackson is granite cutter. The
happy couple left this morning for
wedding visit in Carinth.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
HIS WIFE REFUSED
TO LIVE WITH HIM
So Henry Rivard, Aged 2s, of Worcester,
Mass, Took Poison To-day and Is
Dying.

Worcester, Mass, Dec, 24.-Henry Ri
ward, aged 2s years attempted to com
NIT suicide with poison pill at the
Lincoln Hotel this morning. It is alleged
that the cause was the refusal of his
wife to live with him. He is dying at
the City hospital.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
FIGHT ON THE LEVEL.
Says the Promoter and the Public Seems
to Think So.

New Yerk, Dec PA dispatch from
Sidney, says that the fight Of Saturday
between Johnson and Burns for the
worlds championship win be absolutely
square" This is the statement Of Hugh
D. Mcintosh, the promoter Of the big
mill. The public Is Inclined to believe
that the fght Is for earnest and is bet
ting ODDS against johnson Of s to 5.
TweRty Thousand tickets have been sold.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
Montp.Iier Fetlinr satisfed.

The city Of Montpelier feels satisfied
row with the Sadie Cochran affair
since Mrs. Adams Of Barre went to
that city yesterday and took Mrs.
Cochrsn's daughter to care Tor her ard
made arrangements to settle the costs
which have been incurred in the care
q tie sirl up to the present time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
ORGANIZE MARK TWAIN co.
Three Members of The Clemens Family
Are Directors

Albany, N. Y, Dec. 14.--The Mark
Twain eompsny Of New York. capital
IS 600, organized to secure TO the au-
thor and bis family all rights in the
name or nozn ds plume Mark Twain
fled articles Of Incorporation yester-
day with The secretary Of state. The
diree&srs ars Samuel l. Clemens. Clars
i. Ciemnas. Jean Z. Clemens, Isabel
7. Lyon Of Rsdding, Conn, and Ralpn
W. AsAsrsft Of New York.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
BANKRUprs OF HALF YEAR.
There Were Il More For Last Six
Months Than For First.

Rutland, Dee. "a sixty.one petit
tions in bankruptcy have been fled in
tho United. States court Of Vermont
since July /, which is IA more than
during the first six months of this
year. N
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
c. L. .. Delegates.

The regular meeting Of the Central
Labor Unlou Of Barre and vicinity has
been postponed urtil Wednesday, Dec.
seth. uhsz = full attendance is ex-
JAS. Mutch, Sec'y.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
WATER rs NORMAL.
Declares Report on The Condition Of
Montpelier Supply.

A report has been received in Mont
pelicr from the samples Of Berlin water
which were sent to the state laboratory
in Burlington for examination. The
reports state that the water is nor
NAL.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
NO PAPER TOMORROW.

Tomorrow, Christmas day, no paper
win be issued from this ofico. satur-
days Times win contain fun reports Of
the days Observance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-24
suspENpEp FoR LoNe TERM.
One Of The Biggest Brokerage Houses
in New York City.

New York. Dec o4.-Marshal Spader
& Cs, enc of the largest stock broker
age firms Of New York, has been sus-
pended for three years by the govern
rsent stock exchange.