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The Washington herald., 1914-11-17

wyville. Mrs. Robertson and Miss N.
l.. White. Two other events in the
sIme interest are THE Story Of the
next. and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stew
art Alden's costume musical to be held
December ).
The legation Of the republic Of Panama
has been moved to stoneleish court.
Mrs. Boyoe W. woln. Of Grenada.
Miss. is visiting her parents, General
and Mrs. ]. H. Brinker. at the Hartford,
l3l5 Clifton street northwest.
Among the most interesting events OF
the season are the afternoon teas held
every day in the rose room OF the Shore
ham.
The Robert E. Lee CHAPTER, U. D. c.
Of the District OF Colt mb.a. will give
a reception and dance on the evening
or November q, at Confederate
Veterans Hail. 1222 Vermont avenue
northwest. in honor Of the Sons OF Con-
federate Veterans and their recently
elected officers, Mr.. Roy Price. COM
mander n chief OF the District Of Co
lumbia Division, and Mr.. Charles II.
Keel. commandant OF Camp 36, Sons OF
Confederate Veterans, District OF CO.
lumbia
Mrs. Thomas W. Fleming and Mr.. A. T.
Fleming have arrived from West Virginia
and are stopping at the Shoreham
The regent of Mai William Oyerton
Calls Chapter. d! A. r.. Mrs. Berry, an
nounces additional patronesses for the
musicale and dansant to be given at \
O'Clock on Tuesday evening at ITO I
for the homeless women and children Of
Belgium. will include Mrs. Edward b.
Mclean, Mrs. Joseph Letter, Mrs. George
Eustis, Mrs. Christian Hemmick, Mrs.
Preston Gibson, Mrs. AIlerton Cushman.
Mrs. Elizabeth K. Harrison. Miss Lille
Abrahams. and Mrs. Harriet (. Graves
All Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton in the District OF Columbia are spe-
cially invited to attend this benefit. either
for the program beginning at S o'clock or
for the dance commencing at 9 O'Clock
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Gardiner, with their
children, Alexandra and Lion. of New
York. have returned from a long absence
abroad and are spending some time at
the Shoreham.
Miss Edith Oracle, Of this city, who
has been visiting friends in Baltimore.
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&c. C. to Omen Hesrincs.

The Interstate Commerce Commission
will begin a series OF hearings Thurs
day IN connection with the prohibition
by It Of a uniform system Of accounts
for pipe line companies. The commits
sion in 1872 decided that pipe lines car
rying oil were common carriers, the COM
missions decision being based on the
act TO regulate commerce. The tenta-
tive uniform rates prescribed requires
information to be furnished with regard
TO land. land pipe, cost Of operation,
and maintenance.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-17
China Would Purchase Ships.

Pekin, Nov. 16-The Chinese govern
ment is endeavoring to purchase a num-
Der Of Austrian-Lloyd steamers lying at
Shanghai with the purpose OF putting
them into service between China and
America under the Chinese nag.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-17
New York Hotel Arrivals.

Special To The Washington Herah.
New York, Nov. 16.-The following
washingtonians registered in New York
hotels:
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Minneapolis is preparing to appoint
women on the police force.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-17

cholock waterfall. Yosemite. 10 zss4
feet high.
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The legation Of the republic OF Panama
has been moved TO Stoneleigh court.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-17

Mrs. Boyce W. Wolff. Of Grenada.
Miss. is visiting her parents. General
and Mrs. J. II. Brinker. at the Hartford,
1915 Clifton street northwest.
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Printzess Plush Coats at $500.

The soft plush fabric of the best of the for
and the Pntzess makers have manipulated reveal its full
beauty and richness Other of the fine pile fabrics baby
lamb, imported brocaded veours and combed plush.
Atractivey trimmed with shred velvet encied by genuine
and the dress shades of black and taupe Light
in weight but exceedingly
Coats that are suitable for all occasions of wear.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-17

Among the most interesting events Of
the season are the afternoon teas held
every day in the rose room OF the Shore
ham.
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SOCIETY

CONTINUED FROM PAGE FOUR.
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Miss Edith Oracle. OF this city. who
has been visiting friends in Baltimore,
The Detroit times., 1914-03-12
ENTIRE REBEL ARMY
LEAVES FOR TORREON


belief expressed In army circles here
today. Sending of the Seventeenth
and Ninth infantry to the border Was
construed here as the Wilson answer
to the latest utterances Of Gov. Col
quit. These troops will release for
border patrol the cavalry now at
Eagle Pass and Laredo. but army OF.
fcers are convinced that this latter
force will not be enough.
II additional border guards are
needed the remainder Of the cavalry
regiments left In the north will be
sent south. And there Is still add
tional infantry at q number OF the
eastern and central northern posts
which could be used IL needed, leav.
Ing the Pacific coast troops where
they are to be used for the invasion
OF Mexico from the west II that step
should become necessary. Army ON
Gals admit infantry is useless to pa.
troll the border, but It can garrison
the various border posts. leaving all
Of the cavalry free for field service.
Government officials insisted today
that the movement of troops is more
. peace than q war-like move. 1t viii
reassure the Americans whose inter.
ests are on the border. But the army
officials familiar with the situation
also point out that II trouble comes
1t must be in Mexico and that having
the bulk Of the regular army close ia
the theater Of action Is very wise
move.
The Detroit times., 1914-03-12
aSIMPLE MAID" FINED
$50 FOR STEALING

Jessie Jenkins. % years old. and
claiming to be simple country maid
EN- from near Dayton. o.. failed to
make that story "stick" when she APP
peared before Justice Jeffries. Thurs
day. charged with the theft Of under
wear and silks from downtown stores.
end she was fined $50. with 80 days
in the workhouse az the alternative.
The young woman admitted that she
had been In q house that was raided
recently. and that when certain
"ixer" for underworld troubles sent
word 10 police court that the girl
was all right" that settled her case.
The Detroit times., 1914-03-12
SEEGAR CAFE CASE GOES
OVER UNTIL MONDAY

The trial Of the charge against ia
cob Seeger. keeper OF q road-house
near Corners creek, accused Of con-
tributing to the. delinquency Of . mi
nor and the third Of the so-called cafe
cases, has been postponed until Mon
day.
Judge Lacy, In the court of domestic
relations, found that other court mat
tiers crowded in such manner that
to attempt to hold jury would bring
q heavy expense on the county. One
OF the girls who testified in the Bow.
man case will be the chief witness
against Seeger.
A report that the Bowman case
might DO tried again ON testimony OF
another witness was denied by As
sistant Prosecutor Kiedan Thursday
morning. Two girls were furnished
drinks in the Bowman place. but the
case just tried was based on Q COM
plant Of only one OF the girls. It waS
suggested that the other girl would
prove . better witness and might Sc
cure q conviction. %
I'VE gave al our evidence said
Keidan. Tt would only be q repeti
ton and 1t would look like persecu-
ton"
The Detroit times., 1914-03-12
PATROLMAN COATS WINS
RANK OF DETECTIVE

Good work BY Patrolman Amiabte
H. Coats. on probation In the detec-
tive bureau. In his capture Of Negro
purse snatcher long sought By the po-
lice. won Coats his promotion to the
rank OF detective. the appointment
being announced "wednesday.
Detective Patrick O'0rady. one OF
the most recent appointes to the reg
ulAr detective force, was with Coats
In the capture Of the Negro, and was
promoted to the rank Of detective ser.
geant. Tie rise OF O'Grady Is one OF
the most rapid that the detective bu-
reau has seen In years.
The names Of new probationary men
to All the vacancies left BY the recent
big shake-up In the detective bureau
are held up until Commissioners Giles
pie. Supt. Dowuey and Capt. Palmer
hold q conference.
The Detroit times., 1914-03-12
REGARD FOR INDIANS
PROVES BAD FOR GIRL

Mary Werner. IS years old, Of No.
676 Alexandrine-ave. east, b held In
the woman's station, and Frances
Kraus. aged 1S, Of No. AZ Superior.
IT.. II under arrest In Grand Rapids.
~ Z result of love aifair between
the girls and two Indians attached to
q moving picture show that recently
played here, and b now In Grand Rap.
Ids. The Indians, Clear Sky and
Louis Island. proved irresistible to
the girls az they stood in front OF the
movie theater here, and the girls
spent real money entertaining the
redskins and then followed them TO
Grand Rapids. Some Of the money
thoy spent was part OF Sis which
Frances Kraus' father missed from
his pockets one night, the police say.
The girls are held on grand larceny
charges.
The Detroit times., 1914-03-12
MAN GOES INSANE IN
POLICE HEADQUARTERS

r. 8. Reese, 20 years old, Of No.
46l Brush-st., became suddenly In.
sane In the central station. Thursday
noon. ~ he was about TO be released,
after being held for several hours 90
q drunk. Motorcycle Onlcer H. O..
Smith had arrested him, early In the
morning, and when he was believed
to DO sobered. he was told that he
could 90 home, under the golden
rule" plan In vogue.
Another mad man created . furore
in the station . few minutes later. He
had walked up 70 Patrolman Fred
0rogg, ON Monroe-ave.. and cursed
him., then started to battle with The
o0lcer. 0rogg obtained aid, and II
took four policemen TO hold the man
end take him To police headquarters.
His name could not be obtained.
The Detroit times., 1914-03-12
Company Asked 10
Name SAFE Price to CIR

President John r. Dodge. Of the
street railway commission. announced
Wedne sday Afternoon. after discussing
the S31,02S.9S2 d. Z. II. inventory ana
appraisal with Commissioners Wihiam
D. Mahon and Frank w. Brooks, zen
eral manager Of the railway. that the
commission will start to work 1t once
In an EFFORT TO reach an agreement OF
some kind with the company for the
purchase of its Ines by the city.
Edward T. Fitzgerald. acting secre-
tary of the commission, was instructed
to communicate with the d. q. r..
asking the immediate liking or Q sell
ing price for the lines within the one
fare zone which Is covered by the ap-
praisal. Until that H. known. the
commissioners win busy Themselves
with the inventory and appraisal now
In their hands. The council Will be
asked for an appropriation for the re-
tention Of experts and clerical force
to check the figures submitted to the
commission. The charter amendment
creating the street railway commits
sion authorizes the appropriation OF
$4,000 for preliminary work.
The inventory and appraisal sub
mitted by the D.. u. r. covers the ~
productive value Of the physical prop
erty of the company i II. more than
$4,000. 900 In excess Of the company's
own statement Of tt property value
In 1909, and practically $4,000. OOO
higher than the Bancroft appraisal pre-.
pared for the COMMITTEE Of 6O' thu
same year. ~
=. .n~~~.~ .,s,,~ 49,. uru s<> Srrsn
to the commission, the D. u. h. ~
serves the right tn submit sur plemen'
tai figures covering new Improvements.
which may bring tie figure up to @36,'
100000. The valuation does not IN
clude any estimate Of the value Of OK.
listing franchises he'd by the company
In the one-fare gone.
The appraisal wAr submitted 70 Com
missioner Dodge Dec. Is last. although
the executive meeting IN the mayors
ONCE. "Wednesday afternoon. II the
nrst move Of the commsssion to open
i q discussion with the D. u. r. oficials
on the inventory figures.
The appraisal was submitted In 81
sections. with .recapitIlation. II
was prepared BY Robert b. Rifenbe.
rick. d. u. r. engineer. and represents
the c0mpany's estimate Of what II
would cost the city to reproduce the
present system.
Some Of the large items In the up.
praisal are: Value OF straight track
construction. &9.66s.S66: rolling
stock, $7.736,345: SPECIAL tracr work,
l$1,578.220: land. $2.9S93lS; paving,
$1,164.720: power station A, 3S12,SlS;
power station 3. $780,, S1S: buiidinga
other than power department build.
ings, @766.662.
The company claims TO have LASS
cars In tn rolling stock. % follows:
Single truck, closed. b09: single
truck. open. 1888: double truck. closed.
626; operating and work cars, 100.
Another conference will b held Fri.
day afternoon IN the mayors once. q
The Detroit times., 1914-03-12

matter toward doing the work
which the citizens have q right to
expect us to do.
The above propositions seem to
me to require no argument. no.
tice . cartoon In Z Detroit paper
this morning. which very force
fully illustrates the entire situa-
ton. While you and / quarrel
the crooks are having their inn
ing.
Therefore, In view Of these
facts, and the existing conditions.
I am writing you this note. to let
you know that II 10 my earnest
and sincere desire that these two
departments forget the past. bury
the Ratchet deep down and for.
ever, and from this day on, work
tirelessly. morning, noon and
night. In harmony and mutual con-
fidence. Anything may have
said In the past which offended
either yourself or Inspector Dow
ney. I regret most sincerely, and
assure you that I can forget the
past utterly, and start In at this
time taking you both into my con-
fidence. and show you q loyalty Of
my support In your work which
no one can question.
I, therefere, appeal to you In
the interests Of every decent citi-
zen In this community, in the in
terest Of the efilcient operation Of
our two departments, which are
really but one. and in the interest
Of all that II right and proper. to
meet me half way and Join hands
with me, that we may make this
one department, consisting Of the
police and the prosecutor. the ter
ror Of crooks, as It should be.
am sure we are both big and
broad enough to pull together, and
shall do my part to the utmost
Of my ability. I forgive all past
hurts, and ask you 10 accord me
the same standing.
This does not mean that any
loan shark, slot machine operator.
bucketshop thief. Quack doctor
or gambler should for q moment
consider himself immune from
raidin1, o. I am sure that our
work on these outlaws has saved
this community at least half o
million dollars year, and such
ralding has everything to justify
it. That, shall keep up % long
as l am In ONCE. Nothing could
change my policy in that regard.
These thousands Of unfortunate
people, who are the victims of
such monsters, must be protected
from the laws delay.
II you agree with the senti-
ments Of this letter, please 90 In
dictate to me, and 80 far ~ am
concerned, at least, the past 10
buried forever.
With kind personal regards and
best wishes, beg TO remain.
Very truly yours,
HUGH SHEPHERD.
Prosecuting Attorney.
The Detroit times., 1914-03-12
|POLLASKY APPEARS AS
HIS OWN ATTORNEY

Marcus Pollasky. subway promoter.
appeared % his own attorney before
Judge Connolly. Thursday, appealing
from . police court conviction on the
charge of defrauding the Hotel Cad
lilac out Of board bill Of about
$500. He cross.examined Manager
James Dayton, the principal witness
OF the prosecution.
II have claimed that the Hotel
Cadillac has my Worlds fair piano.
which more than overbalances their
account against me-" said Pollasky.
They have said that the piano was
sold by former management. Now
4 want to say that the music for the
Young Mems Democratic banquet.
last Tuesday night, WAS played on
my Worlds fair piano"
All If which was adjudged irreie-
want to the case. and Marcus then
pleaded that . draft that he gave
for $500 was perfectly good. II the
hotel management had mailed the
draft to the Pittsburgh firm Il IVES
drawn on. instead Of telegraphing "a
zee II Il was good. The case was
adjourned until Friday.
The Detroit times., 1914-03-12
WOMAN ADMITS BEING
DAUGHTER OF CROOK

Nellie Mckenzie, alias Nellie Per-
ry, alias Morgan. who was bound
over to the recorders court for trial
ON charge OF stealing . purse from
- woman In . downtown store, adj
mitted TO the police that she 10 .
daughter OF William. alias bid"
Houlihan. notorious old crook,
known to the police of the entire
country. The Mckenzie woman ID
q cigarette fiend, and before she sub
mitted to the ordeal Of being mug
ged and measured" asked to be al
lowed to smoke q cigarette. Detec-
tive Grossman gave her one. and she
pulled away on II with great salts
faction. Chicago police want her for
jumping $4,000 bail bond. when
the local authorities are through
with her.
The Detroit times., 1914-03-12
ann ARB0R FACES \
10 INDICTMENTS
Alleged Offense Carries Penalty
Of $1,000 to $4,000 Fine
On Each Count

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. March ~.
"A federal grand jury In the United
States district court here today, re-
turned 10 indictments against the Ann
Arbor railroad and one against the
Saginaw Beef Co. tor alleged violation
Cf the interstate commerce laws.
II Is alleged the railroad company
allowed special privileges to the beer
company under the guise Of through
rate service In supplying customers at
intermediate stations with meats from
Swift & Co., OF Chicago, shipped via
Frankfort. Mich.
The railway company. II convicted
on the 10 counts. Is liable to fine OF
from $1,000 to $4,000 on each count.
The Detroit times., 1914-03-12
TWO MEN HURT WHEN
CAR STRIKES WAGON

Steve Berbenski, No. Gal Forest-ave.
east. and Tony Ross. living on Ante
tam-st. were driving q city damp
wagon at 0ratiot-ave. and Randolph-st.,
shortly after noon Thursday. when
Brush car No. 1878. rounding the curve
at high speed. struck the vehicle, tear.
ing on the rear wheels and throwing
the men to the ground. They were
taken 10 ST. Mary's hospital. badly
bruised and possibly seriously hurt.
The car was 10 badly damaged that
trafic was blocked until II could be
lowed away.
The Detroit times., 1914-03-12
RUMORS OF WHITEHOUSE
ENGAGEMENT REVIVED

WASHINGTON. March 12.-Despits
previous denials and refusal today OF
White house ofAcials. ON the basis OF
those denials, to discuss the matter.
society believed this afternoon that
m engagement existed between Sec
rotary OF \the Treasury william O.
McAdoo and Miss Eleanor Wilson.
Secretary McAdoo. who IL 80 years
old and q widower, has been fire.
Quent visitor 1t the Wilson home
ever since Mr.. Wilson became prest
dental candidate.
Miss Wilson 10 Is years Of age.
The Detroit times., 1914-03-12

the railway commission and that was
the last heard Of ths proposed SUB
way" So.
Ala. Dill. q former street car mau.
tells an interesting story In connection
with the ccmpany's appraisal Of lS0S.
which inay explain IN way bow tho
company engineers came 70 place the
figure az ssl 100000 In their latest ap-
praisal. ~
when the 1909 appraisal was being
made BY the company. Z ID. u. II. em'
ploye told me that instructions were
Issued from No. 12 Woodward-ave. 20
add 40 per cent to the full appraisal
value of the Clark-ave. barus.' satu
Aid. Dill. II WAS told th<t the com.
pany's experts appraised everything ~
sight--even rusty nails. rags. OLD pain!
brushes and empty cans. Tney place.
a full value on everything they couio
ind Even then tho company omclAie
were not satisfied with the hgures aAc
ordered 40 Der cent to be added
suppose that was for the time spent
energy consumed. cir breathed, sleep
lost and brain work involved In the
preparation OF the report by me Ok
perts."
Controller Engel believes tnet tno
company's figures can be divided by
two to furnish the basis for the rai.'
way commission to work on IN estt
mating the true reproduction value o.
the system.
Aid. Thompson suggests that the
commission ask the d. u. T. TO cnop
$2O, 100000 Oh the appraisal ngures
after the company officials have en-
joyed their little appraisal joke.
Pretty HIGH" commented CORPORA
ton Counsel Lawson. II would IKE
to compare the items and ngures -
the latest inventory with the 1919 aP
praisal submitted by the company.
II don't wonder now that the street
car company IL hard up for ready
cash." said Assistant Corporation
Counsel Atkinson. The company
must nave spent several milnon dot
lars on underground Improvements.
The Detroit times., 1914-03-12
HOSPITAL tMATRON
WILL BE DEPORTED

The immigration authorities ar.
ranged. Thursday. to deport Mrs.
Edna Schwaim. matrpn IN the general
hospital 1t the NUniversity OF Michi-
gan. The woman was brought TO the
university In violation Of the allen
contract law. Her home - In Guelph.
Ont. BY being placed under the ban
OF the immigration act. Miss Schwalm
can never legally return to the United
States.
The Detroit times., 1914-03-12
TOLLS REPEAL Is
REPORTED OUT

WASHINGTON. Mach by
practically unanimous action the
house rules committee, today. auth
orized q favorable report upon the
resolution Of Chairman Adamson. OF
the House Interstate Commerce CON-
mittee for early consideration.
through Q special rule. CT the Sims
bill repeating the tolls exemption
OF the Panama canal act In favor OF
American cOastwise vessels.
The Detroit times., 1914-03-12

CHICAGO GRAIN AND PRODUCE.
CHICAGO. March 11--Wheat was Z
little easier NJ the start on account
OF, the decline at Liverpool. but on the
early dip there WAS rush 60 buy that
sent prices up &c FOR each month In
the nrst half hour.
Corn was q shade easier at the start,
but under. buying rally. led by the
Armour crowd. prices quickly advanc-
81 &c for May and fraction for
Oats prices were steady with the
feeling = tribe easier at the start. but
the advance In the other grains nrm-
"a the market. 10
Provisions were very slow early In
the day. with scarcely enough trading
20 establish quotations. Prices were
close.
The Detroit times., 1914-03-12
rs nd FINANCE
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS

DETROIT, March i2.-Close--on
wednesday some crop damage reports
from the southwsst strengthened the
July deal while small cash demand for
wheat and hour made May weak.
The crop scare news came from the
light soil lands Of western Kansas and
Nebraska and the Injury was caused
largely by high winds and IN some de.
gree BY frost. Liverpool had some cal.
~ realizing that put prices down.
Russian Offers were larger and close
60 business. but crop advices from RUS
offsring nothipg. The lsading. point
Of bearishness abroad In the belief In
the fine winter wheat prospect here
News from France IL nnfavorahle. The
fol efgn corn market was steady.
An easy tone in Liverpool gave this
market an easy start. but Chicago re-
ported good buying which checked the
from crop experts gave favorable view
OF the Kansas wheat crop and belief ig
Reperal that the crop has not received
much OF setback yet and promises
nothing doing In foreign -four busi-
ness and mills In ali parts OF the coun-
try complain that trade 10 slack, They
arr NOT taking wheat to any extent.
Only small lots are taken from time
e. time not enough to give any help
aSSss e s deep a rs, from ss w wSss
there In nothing In sight to boost II.
Wheat was arm early and made
small advance. but weakened and
&c In the futures.
Corn advanced &c and the other
coarse grains were steady. The seeds
Wheat quotatlons--cash No. red.
CSC. May opened without change at
$lol ~: advanced to $l-0l', and closed
at u.00i:: July opened at s1h; adj
NO. i wheat. 57isc.
Coarse grain Neutrality-suspicious.: Cash
No. ). car at 63sc: No. yellow, ,
cars at s5hc: no. yellow. ; cars at
= 3ats-standard. 2 car. at 4iAc: No.
white car at 4OXc: No. white,
Rye-cash No. g. &c.
Beans--Immediate. prompt and
March shipment $3.50; April si.ss;
As Gloyers ss; spot and March
at ss.c5: IS at ss.30 at $3.50; prime
alsike, 5000; sample sisike, Is hogs
at 50
Aifaifn-Prime spot. $7.s5.
Thursday included 200 sSis, OF iiour:
and saEs q ry wheas p ssra Of ess
bills. OF flour; 1000 bu. OF wheat. and
1900 bu. OF corn. Stocks are So. 400
b. Sn; Of wheat: 3ss:t9o bu. OF corn
and l4.S5 bu. Of rye.
Liverpool whssat closed Y a sd low.
err, and corn Nd higher.
Receipts OF wheat Thursday---South-
west. $1,000 bu, against Ice. 900 bu. .
year ago: Chicago. 50 oars. against So:
Winnipeg. T41 cars. against go; Du-
luth. - cars against a: Minneapolis.
l42 cars. against 500.
Primary wheat receipts were 422. 900
bu.. against 10000 bu. year ago.
ExlCrts OF wheat and -four Thurs
day: ALLOW bu.
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISION.
CHICAGO. March l1--0rain open
tng-Wheat: May. unchanged: July.
Nay. 1pchangcd: July. unchanged
Provisions: Steady.
Cloae--Whsat: May. down NC: July.
down Ne. Corn: May. down &c: July.
down Nc. Oats: May. down Ne: July.
down &c. Provisions: Steady. shad-