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ONE DOLEAR BARGAIN SA [One lot of fine black | MILLINERY ain , vate cool dress skirts, odd sizes. ‘They range in price from $1.50 to $2.00. Our price while they last, $1.00. ; Bargain [1,—Oue lot infants fine | cloaks, whites aud tans. These | cloaks ranged in price from $1.65 to $2.25. Our price while they last, $1.00. The very newest things in ladies’ silk waists, all shades and styles, well worth $5.00 to $6.00, our| e, $2.98. price, $2.98. ; p ? ‘The most extensive line of silk, moire and satin dress skirts ever) shown in Paducah at less than cost of material alone. 215 BROADWAY... THE BAZAAR ...215 BROADWAY DON’T MISTAKE THE PLACE I am putting on this... Incandescent Gas Burner For Ninety 00000000 This is a great gas saver, and style. | -, goods of every description. Just Please call and see them, or telephone 328. PERSONALS. C. H. Hook, of St. Louis, Isat the Palmer. Miss Julia Scott is visiting in Nashville. Mr. Eb D, Turner, of Mayfield, is in the city. T. W. Yates, of Memphis, 1s at the Palmer. Mr. Frank Boone is Atlanta, Ga, D. E. Phelps, of Meridan, Conn., is at the Palmer, A. C, Einstein has gone to Lovis- ville on business, A. B. Tinsley, of Kuttawa, is at the Palmer, Attorney J. M. Worten went to court at Princeton today. Wm. H. McElpatrick, of New York, is at the Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. W, T. Byrd are pa- rents of a fine boy baby. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Holland and family have returned from Atlanta, Ga, Mr. and Mrs, L. B. Thompson, of Monroe street, are parents of a fine girl baby. Hon, John L. Grayot and wife, of Smithland, passed through the city today en route to Princeton. Miss Louye Harrison, of Union City, Tenn., is visiting Miss Odie ‘year, on North Eighth street. Mr. N. J. Dilday, of the Equitable Life Insurance company, with head- quarters in Louisville, is here for the week. Mrs. W. B. Taylor and children left Saturday evening for Riverton, Als., on a visit, thence to go to Nashville. KILLED BY A COAL WAGON, Son of a Doctor Well Known Here DEPARTMENT.... Previous to our opening we are showing a very stylish line of pat- tern hai Come early, and make your selection for Easter. “Cream of Lilies,’’ the new balm for the face, is highly recommend- ed by the most prominent actresses and leaders of socit In order to introduce it to the ladies of Padu- cah we will reduce the price for one week to 35¢ per bottle. We are headquarters for hair back from received q new lot of switches, and guarantee a perfect match for any shade of hair. Cents Each makes a better light than the old 00000000 M. E. War The War is On at Last. And the Way Gardner Bros, Co, Are Slaughtering Prices This Week is a Sure Vic- tory for Them if You Take Into Consideration the Prices Given Below, THIS WEEK ONLY! Snyrna Rugs, 30x60 inches, were $2.00, this week $1.29. Book vases that were $5.60, this week $4.00. Book cases that were $26.00 go this week for $16.60. Book cases that were $15.00 go this week at $10.00. China closets we sold at $12.00, this week at $7.76. China closets we sold at $11.00, this week at $6.75. | They are also manufacturers of ) cattresses of all kinds, and the lead- ‘ing upholsterers of the city. Awnings ~ made and put up on short notice. Watch for their special cut price sale ach week. Don't forget the place. ONES More berland Presbyterian meet in Paducah March 22d to 24th, Killed in Detroit. Sprague, the little 5-year-old son of Dr. E, B. Smith, who made the trip to Mexico with Dr. J. T. Red- — ——— = dick year before last, and who ee F . the latter's guest iast May, was killed LOCAL MENTION. Jin‘petroit, Mlich., the doctor's home, ——— a few days ago, by a coal wagon. Were Married at Last, Dr Smith, while a visitor in Padu- Miss Fannie Craig, daughter of|cab, made many friends, who will Conductor R. B, Craig, who eloped |learn with regret of the sad death of a few days ago and met by appoint-| bis bright and promising son. Dr. ment James Clutter, at Evansville, | Reddick received the news today. was married at that place Friday Stecher’s Special Brew Pilsener evening, the groom having procured i arctan AGbtoua can a license at Mt. Vernon, Ind., after phe rt being refused at Evansville. The . mae er couple are now residing in Evans- WEDNESDAY'S WEDDING, ville. Gaining in popular favor every day, |, ae the Linnwood cigar. We want you for a patron. Try it. tf Trolley Wire Broke. The marriage of Miss Laura Cha- A trolley wire broke at Sixth and|peze to Mr. Brack Owen will take Broadway this morning, but did no} place Wednesday forenoon at 11:30 damage other than delaying the cars|o’clock, at the home of the bride, on for a short time. Jefferson street, Rev. H. B. Johnson ene ofliciating. Special Sale. The couple will leave at 12.01 for Pare waple sugar, per Ib., 10c. I+” Louis, thence for a tourof Texas, Heinz’ Dill pickle, per gal., 30. |. visit to New Orleans, and a sojourn Choice dates, per Ib., 774c. | at Tampa, Florida, before returning Choice dried figs, per lb., 7/s¢. | to their future home in Paducah. Choice N. O. molasses, per gal., 85c, Fresh corn meal, per bu., 40c. Oranges, per doz., 10c. to 80c, Qt. bottles best catsup, 15c, I. L. Ranpoira. Phone 89, 123 S. Second st. Wood. Telephone No. 29 for a nice two horse load delivered promptly. Price, $1 cash. Obio River Spoke and Rim Co., E. E. Bell. tf. Time Set for the Owen-Chapeze Mar- riage, Stecher’s Special Brew Pilsener now on draught at Detzel’s old place. MR. E, G. CURD, A Prominent Citizen of Mayfield, Said to Be Dying. Mr. Jessie Curd and wife, of the city, were called to Mayfield Iast night by a telephone message an- nouncing that Mr. E. G, Curd, of that place, Mr. Curd’s father, was dying. The latter has suffered for some time with a cancer, but his condition was not considered dargerous until Saturday. ‘Try Stecher’s Special Brew Pil- sener at Detzel’s old place, Corner 4th and Broadway. TO SOW EARLY. Today a force of workmen began preliminaries on the sewerage work on Third street, and by tomorrow it is expected that the big ditching ma- chine will be weil under way, Curtain Washing. I desire to inform the public that I make a specialty of washing, ironing and mending lace curtains. Por- tieres cleaned and renovated. I guar- antee to wash and iron the finest fab- rics without any tearing or shrinkage in the goods, Give me a trial. Ring telephone No. 124 or send postal card to Mrs. O. T. ANvErson, tt 221 Adams St. Notice to Scavengers. The garbage float will be at the foot of Clay street Tuesday and Wednesday of each week until farther notice, No garbage can be hauled except on the days named. 7Tm2 Jas. M. LAnc, Mayor. Farmers Busy In the Lower Part of the County. Farmers in the Grahamville section of the county are preparihbg to sow corn, and Mr. Charles Anderson will seize time by the forelock and this week begin the work of planting his, The farmers report that the weath- er is best known for sometime {.1 plowing. Stecher’s Special Brew Pilsener now on draught at Detzel’s old place, A GRAND ENTERTAINMENT Given at E, Hibbs’ Music Store Last Friday Evening. The concert given at E. Hibbs’ music store last Friday evening was @ grand success. Prof. John Brosius presided at the piano, The large crowd in attendance evidenced their appreciation of the the music by re- peated encores. Theobject of this concert is merely to advertise the pi- anos and give the young people a place to go to for amusement. One (Good Dose of Dr, Bell’s Pine Tar Honey, on re- tiring, stops a cough, relieves croup, or cures s cold, and insures quiet rest and refreshing sleep. It is harmless. Babies love it. All mothers who have used it recommend it. Try a 25¢ bottle from your druggist, Try Stecher’s Special Krew Pil- sener at Vetzel’s old place, corner 4th and Broadway. How Is This? We have sixty pair of the best French enamel shoes that we offer for $2.50 per pair, regular price $5.00, Will not sell but one pair to oge person, See our window, Lexpier & Lypon, 133 Broadway. tt, Wasn't Here, Marshal Collins yesterday received a telegram from Ella Lancaster, at dsckson, Tenn,, asking jf George Blair was under arrest here. No such man is known heré, Mayfield Presbytery. Mayfield Presbytery of the Cum- church — will ‘Try Stecher’s Special Brew Pil- sener at Detzel’s old place, Corner 4th and Broadway. Sprained His Ankte. Rev. J. E. Edwards, of Water Valley, will preach the opening ser- mon, Tuesday, March 22d, at 10:00 o'clock a, m, Several prominent church workers ELABORATE — | SENSATIONAL AREGEPTIO QUESTION Now in Course of Preparation} That T, L, Davis Asked His; By Secretary A. Knox, of Brother in Open Court Is | the Y. M. ©. A.—Prom- Now Freely Discussed, | inent Workers May Be | pv amthes | Brought Up in the Council—Mat- ters That Were Considered About the City Hall Today. A Commission Asked, Expected—There Will Be a Recep- tion and Banquet One Day, and Addresses and Meet- ings the Next. The question propouneed to Super- intendent Frank Davis by his broth. er, T. L, Davis, during the progress the habeas corpus case, in which the former secured possession of bis son in the cireuit court last week, bas caused a sensation in municipal circles, ‘The matter came up when the ex- superintendent, Mr. T. L. Davis, was acting as his own attorney, and was cross-examining his brother. He asked his brother how he got his job, the superintendency of the electric light plant, The other Davis responded that he got it by soliciting the votes of the votes of the council. He then asked the superinteudent if he didn’t tell him, (Mr. T. L. Davia) that he (Mr. Frank I agreed to Ea case he (Mr. Frank Davis) was elected superintendent of the municipal electric light plant. Mr. Frank Davis was doubtlessly surprised by the question and hesi- Secretary A. Knox, of the Young Men’s Christian Association, is pre- paring for an important event in as- sociation circles. It is the intention of the associa- tion to hold on March 26th and 27th a reception for the members of the association, a purely social function, All the members are expected to be present, and to meet some of the most distinguished Y. M. C, A. men in this section of the country, It is practically settled that Mr, I, KE. Brown, state secretary of the Y, M. C. A. for Illinois; Mr. S. Me- Peters, general secretary, of St. Louis, and State Secretary Rosevear, of Kentucky, will be present. After the reception on Saturday, the 26th, a supper will be served in the gymnasium by the ladies’ com- mittee. Addresses will be made by the vi itors, as well as prominent members of the local association. The recep- tion and banquet will be the most elaborate ever given by the associa-| tated some little time before he em- tion. : phatically replied that he made no It is expected that Sunday, the/such statement. The above is given following day, the distinguished visi-| in justice to the other eleven council tors will address the people from va-|men, who might be subjected to ui rious pulpits, and in the afternoon pleasant remarks and unjust suspic- there will be a big meeting at the as-| ions were the name of the councilman sociation hail. r against whom the imputation was The above is the plan outlined, and| made not given. itis probable that other prominent] ‘This afternoon Counci man Eades Y. M. C, A. workers, in addition to] will be officially apprised of the mat- the above, and who have been in-|ter, and if he desires to bring it up Vited, will be in attendance. in the council tonigbt can do so, and Dniine oniuoT it would no doubt be considered with POLICE COURT. pleasure by the remainder of the e board, for no one believes that there is a modicum of foundation for the imputation. It will be best for all concerned to bring it up and settle it without further delay Young Man Will Have to Pay Weil For Free Use of a Gun. The counci lar session, ant meeting, as all the quarterly re- ports from various departments will be read. Several ordinances will come up for firat and final passage. It is certain that the {courts will be alled upon to decide upon the valid- ity or invalidity of the ordinance ex- empting the Kilgore plant in Me. chanicsburg from taxation. The or- dinance was passed by a previous council after due deliberation and upon advice of the city attorney, and as the mayor’s opinion does not settle the question, the city will doubtless be enjoined from collecting the taxes, as a judgmentin favor of Mr. Kilgore would save him several hundred dol- lars, Should the case be brought into court, however, it would come before Judge Husbands to be passed upon, and Judge Husbands has already de- cided it is constitutional, Several Breach of the Peace Cases Tried, Oscar Fert ll was charged in the police court te with flourishing a pistol. The evidence showed he was mad at no cne, simply a little hilar- ious, and he was let off witha fine of #25 and costs for being drank and disorderly. Sam Anderson was fined $10 and costs for ill treatment of his better half, Polly Anderson, Horace Lenders, colored, who badly mistreated Hattie Jones, was ordered to pay to Marshall Collins $30 and costs, but he chose to labor for the city. Lou Anderson was charged with using insulting’ language toward J. E, Pitman, but the case was dismi: ed and the defendent was recognised in the sum of $100 to keep the peace, MARRIAGE AT METROPOLIS. Prominent Young People Create a Commotion. Mayor Lang will at tonight's coun- cil meeting ask the board to appoint three commissioners to inquire into the duty of the county in the matter of taking care of paupers. The mayor isof the opinion that the county could be required to take care of great many more paupers than it does, There is no controversy between the city and county on thi re, it should be understood, but a settle- ment if the question is desired in case any thing snould come up out of which ® controversy might grow. Mr. Wm. R, Brown, Jr., Marries @ Popular School Teacher, Early Saturday morniug Mr, Wm, R. Brown, Jr., a son of Col. Win. R. Brown, late banker at Metropolis, procured a marriage license and re- paired to the Presbyterian parsonage where he met Miss Maude Choat and they were united in marriage by the Rev. Combs, leaving for Cairo on the steamer Fowler and returning Sunday by the way of Fulton and Paducah. They arrived at home on the 7:40 p. m. train, The bride is one of the public schvvl teachers and a daughter of H. Cc , the tie man. The wedding caused quite 9 coms motion and was a surprise to beth fawiljes. MAYES REMANDED. Sold Red Liquor in Hickman, Kentucky. In connection with the question of the duties of county authorities in pauper cases, another matter will be decided by the commission, should the council appoint, or suthorize the appointment of one. This the use and purpose of the city hospital, This morning the mayor stated tog reporter that he had learned upon in. vestigation that the city hospital was originally built and intended for non- resident indigents, Instead of for res- ident indigents exclusively, The county poor farm is intended 98 9 hospital and home of resident paupers of both city and county, and th mayor is inclined to believe that the same is now the case, Should this prove to be correct it will revolutionize a: partments, and c: to elicit a protest from the county, which would then be called upon to *: port. many inore than it now provides for. Under the present construction of the law, when a stranger becomes il! in Paducah, if he has no money he must be shipped somewhere else, at the expense of the city, or else be lowed to for want of attention. Could Not Give the $300 Bond Kequired, ‘Bill’ Mayes, colored, of Hick- man, Ky., who was brought to the city Saturday by Deputy United ates Marshal LaRue and lodged in jail on a charga of violating the in. nternal revenue laws, by selling whiskey, was brought out this morn- ing and tried before Commissioner Puryear, The evidence indicated beyond a doubt his guilt, and he was held to answer and remanded to jail in de- fault of a $300 bond. The Cumberland Presbyterian Revival. The attendance was good at the Mr. Kaufman, of New York, with whom the city made the deal for the refunded bonds, is in the fer with the finan committee, and was a caller at Mayor {Lang’s office today. Awarded Highest Honors—World's Fair, Gold Medal, Midwinter Fair. BONDS’ DRUG STORE THIRD AND COURT Keops the Best Brands of Cigars and Tobacco jephone 392 BICYCLES! «THE BIG FOUR... Orient, Waverly, Hamilton, Kenw $25.00 To $75.00 First-class Repair Shop. Wheels for Rent. H.E.CRAFT&SON 43¢ Jefferson Street. MISS AGNES MOHAN Solicits pupils for instruction on the Reference PIANO Prof. G. S. Ensel vrof. H. O. Farnt 1006 Trimbie St COURTS GALORE. Cireuit Tribunals Begin in Princeton, Mayfield and Benton. Murder Cases and Other Offenses to Be Tried, COURT AT PRINCETON, Circuit court began today at Prince- ton, K ith a big docket. Among other things to come up are the mar- der cases against five or six promi- nent young white men and one negro, charged with the murder of Tow White, colored, committed some time ce in Crittenden counfy, and for which one colored man has already been sentenced for life. The case i expected to prove of unusual interest. Commonwealth’s Attorney Jobo L. Grayot passed through the city to- day en route to Princeton. COURT AT BENTON. Circuit court began today at Ben. ton, Marshall county. Judge \L. D. Husbands and Commonwealth's At- torney Bradshaw went out this morn- ing, and when court gets well under way,many local lawyers will go down to attend. One of the important cases to come up is the motion in the Noah Frank- lin case fora new ti Franklin was sentenced for life just before the term closed last fall, for the murder of Daisy Sulliyan, WOURT AT MAYFIELD. Circuit court began today at May- fieid, Graves county, {Judge J. E. Robbins presiding. The recent mobs will be thoroughly investigated, pro- vided the grand jury sees fit ts do so, and other las} tended to. Will Tutt, who came near being lynched when Dick Allen was hanged several nights ago, will be tried for wife murder. and the indications are he will hang. In all the above cases the first day will be well consumed in impaneling the grand jury. Judge J. E. Robbins charged the grand jory at length this morning and anent the recent uprising put no limit to the time they should sit giv- ing them the full term of court if nec- essary, and also charging them to renovate the entire country, PAG MAYFIELD BOYS ssness will be well at- What is more essential to good health than pure water? Our Filters will __ A: make impure water as pure lear and sparkling as spring water. Every family should have one. Every Filter tested before leaving our store. GUARANTEED AND FOR:SALE BY 318-324 BROADWAY PADUCAH KY Home, s Sweets Home! How to make it more beautiful... Handsome pictures make lovely homes. | | E are pleased to announce that we have secured the finest and most beautiful line of pictures for premiums to our customers | that have ever been offered tothe Paducah public. We have heretofore given our patrons many desirable premiums, but these works ,of art which we now offer surpass even our own former offerings. These very handsome decorations, desirable for the homes of every one, we | will give to our customers ABSOLUTELY FREE | picture, frame and all, ready to grace a vacant Space on any wall, in |room or hall. We desire to show our customers how much we appre- ciate their trade by selling the cheapest goods in town, and also by giv- ing them something free in return for their liberal patronage. We don't keep them ‘guessing,’ either. There is no game of chance about out premiums. Every customer may be a sure winner of some of our hand- jsome art gems. Our extremely low cut prices on dry goods, furnishing | goods and notions have pleased our old customers greatly and brought children, are the cheapest on the shoes please everybody. Even accepted time’’ to buy splendid bar; at our store, and get first choice o! beautiful pictures free. see for yourself, so you can tell friends about our low prices and el | gift pictures. RECOVERY ALMOST CERTA Mr. S. R. Carney Able to*Freely « Partake of Nourishment, His Many Friends Daily Seek In- formation of His Con- dition, MrS. R. Carney was able to par- take of food yesterday and today, and has so improved that there now seems to be no doubt of his recovery, He has #0 many friends here that many messages are daily sent and received relative io his condition, His escape was almost miraculous, and his constant improvement will be ,|® source of much gratification The first reports of Mr. Carney’s condition were in no wise exagger- ated. His tojuries were such that five conta would not have been given for his chances of recovery. With wonderful vitality, however, he has pulled through, and may yet live to read the accounts of bis ‘fatal’? in- jury. SAD TALE Of a Man of Metropulis—Ruined By Drink. He Seems to Haye Reached the End of His Tether. In the saloon case of Mrs. Heide- man and Ike Sturges, at Metropolis, the defendant took a change of venue frow the city court and the case was afterwards continued until 8 o'clock a. m., before Justice Wright, There is considerable interest manifest 4 jn it, Mr. Heideman is a thorugh jbuse iness man when sober | ‘out for several years has been Annking hard, contin- ually Josing his money and property. 4s few years ago lie took the Keely Cure, but soon drifted back. He was well respected, but drink blurred his mind, He lately Joined the M. E. church, but while a few persons tried hard to uphold him, many were work- ing to degrade him and succeeded, his Throw Stones at An Illinois Central Brakeman, One Arrested in Paducah and the Other ‘Two in Mayfield. Leeth Mitchell, a young man from Mayfield, was arrested here yesterday and locked up on a charge of throw. ing ® stone into » freight train on the Illinois Central near Dawson Friday night. His pals, Pat Perry and Allard Rapier, were caught at their homes in Mayfield and locked up. danger being in the first drink, Last week he left home with $13 and soon was met by town joon loafers and persuaded to take a drink from a bottle, on the street. This soan ended the work and directly he was so drunk that he lost all his money and watch. This seems to be the last straw, and hence the suit. There is no telling when the end may come, as there is promise of much skirmish- y Cuscarecs, Come soon and | [Be us many new ones. Our shoes—yes, our shoes!—for men, women and banks of the Ohio, some who Our prices on “come only to look’’ remain to buy—not only because we have the cheapest shoes in town, but also from the fact that every pair gives satisfaction. “Now is the gains f our John J. Dorian 205 Broadway Pad-scah, Ky. your legant —_—_—_—_————K—X—X—_—_—_. THIEF WANTED, Stole a Watch and Diamond at Dyersburg. Police Here Asked (o Look Out for flim. Chief Barber last night received # Message from Dyersburg, Tenn.. asking him to keep a lookout for a negro named Lloyd, who is wanted there for stealing a $125 gold watch and diamond pin. Lloyd is supposed to have come to Paducah, and the police are now on the lookout for him, having a good description. The New}Howards this afternoon held their regular meeting in the mayor's office, Try Stecher’s Special Brew Pil- sener at Detzel’s old place, corner 4th and Broadway. Tonight the eurfew whistle will be blown at 8 p. m. sharp, for the first timein years. The big whistle on Langstaff’s mill will blow two blasts that will say to all little boys they must stay in doors. Why will you smoke any old cigar when you can get the Linnwood for So. Ask for it. tf. New City Steam Laundry uses no muddy water—clear distilled water only. tt. Incandescent lamp globe", suitable for system for sale at pfcPherson's Drug store. tf ro cur, y Wake Or searers Oauily C WCC. ¢ tail to cure, drugs: * CALIFORNIA! The Southern Route The Iron Mountain Route, Texas and Pacific Southern Pacific Railways UPAKE THE FAMOUS + SUNSET + LIMITED A train without an eg 8. Mota 10:90 p. thf Saturdays, Only jSixTY HOURS TO LOS ANGELES Through the Sunny South to sunay California, Write for particulars and descriptive literature, TOWNSEND, | R,1, G. MATTHEWS, ral Passonger |" Kouthorn Toket icket Agent, | Agent, 34 W. Ma routs, Me Se" teuteriis, Wy” pation Forever, tle. 106 oF Sho. refund money ual. Leaves uesdays and Dr. Albert Bernheim The young men, it is understood, were throwing at the brakeman for putting them off, and fertunately did little damage, ‘The company caused Physician and Surgeon Furta Stary Next Door Tar Parmer will be present and deliver addresses during the meetings, Among the members will be Rev. J. L. Hill, of Mr. Harry Fisher is suffering from| revival services of the Cumberland 4 sprained ankle, sustained yesterday | Presbyterian church yesterday, afternoon by a fall. There were three accessions to the Gardner Bros, & Co, 203-205 Sonth Third street, Telephone 396, Fresh and salt ter fish received duily, Salmon, red snapper, cod, ss .nelts, Spanish mackeral, trout, etc. 8, H. Crarx, 24f1mo 185 8. Second St. Princeton, Ky. H. Perrin, of St. Louis; Prot. H Steidley, of Lin- colp, iils.; W. J. Darby, D. D., of Evansville, Ind., and Rev. T. N. Williams, of Louisville, The railroads have granted reduced rates, anda large attendance is ex- pected. Stecher’s Special Brew Pilsener now on draught at vetzel’s old place, Try Stecher’s Special Brew Pil- sener at Detzel’s old place, corner 4th and Broadway. Ring Lost, A ladies solitaire diamond ring was lost Friday. Liberal reward for its return to this office, Telephone 121 for best laundry in Padue uw cbyrch at the forenoon service. The meetings conducted in this church during the past two weeks have re- sulted in great good. There have been several professions and reclama- tions and a general revival of the congregation, The revival closed with the services last night, to give time for preparations to entertain Mayfield Presbytery, which meets in Cream of Tartar Powder this ehurch in two weeks, AF eee , | @ YEARS THB STANDAR ! the malefactors’ arrest. The boys will be taken to Dawson 7:30 9:00 am. 1;00—3 :00 p,m, 7 :00—8 :30 p.m. HOURS { Office, S64 Residence, 144 Telephones { To Dealers... Plenty of in the hes ood smokers ut you don’t Give them catch ‘em with poor cigars. LINNWOOD And watch results,