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THURSDAY, MIY 7,1903. Happeligs of a Local ail P8116l latue. -There is a new dentist in town. Watch for his advertisement. - Craig Bros., tell you in their ad. this week how to prepare for war in of peice. -Rev. B. Holder will preach at Secona the third Sunday at 3 o'clock. Everybodyjgvid4to be preaent. -Don't fail to read the advertise ments, foi if you do, you miss some mighty interesting ntws. -Folge & Thornley talk clothing and gents supplies in their ad. See it and pro 't by their talk. - 't Ellis and wife, of Green ville y; visited the family of his father Gideon Ellis, near Pickens, k. upe Partridge left yesterday w days visit to friends and es in Atlanta and other parts rgia. The farmers are all about up ,wi their work and these of them /w have been wishing for rain are ti wishing. Mrs. Nancy Mlitchell died at the e of John Castle, over in the T~ lve Mile section, last Friday and aV ed Saturday. k is being rapidly put on the for the new store of W. T. nd the active work of bu m te.in this week. Harris talks laces, ema i d insertions to match; and tton hoes at less than they st on the market. tudents of the Graded oing right ahead practic ting ready for the closing the school which will be court house on the nights and 22d instant. tyou enough interest in help us make it inter oiisend us the section2 Report the births, visitors and anything else in your locality; it will be ciated. ad you noticed the showing of ckens Bank? If not, look it Up, all your surplus change should at on deposit there; they will pay r rate of interest to you. It is a ng institution and should get r support, The chain gang is now working the roads leading northward from ens; several more machines are ded; Pickens township and this ought to buy a machine to'gether put ever~y road leading to the thouse in first class fix; it would Ip to the business interests of e election of trustees for Pick Idistrict was held Saturday 'ted in the election of J. E. W. T. McFall-and J. L s is again assured of splendid school the bet raded school in the ,so send your children here to ated. efollowing students finish! lic school course this session ' ickens Graded school, and at I ng of the school Prof. W. E will hand to Gregg Twiller ,Frank McFalI, James Hovey d Wonda Cecil Hester each School Diploma, signed up oard of Education and their game of baseball between and Wofford which was onday on tlxe..lenmson dia -wittiie by several of the pie as well as large crowds r places. Clemson won by 11 to 1 for Wofford. Wof-' up the game after playing' he eighth inning, and left for ug.(eorgia and Tennes ut sixty Spartanburg peo ded the game. Silver Leaf Cornet Band, of is an assured fact; the in ts have been received and the enow actively engaged in "sweet discords." J. E. Par Liberty, has been engaged them how to play and ere eof the best bands in the I be playing to a gratified, if srmg, public. The band, composed of eighteen m'em the well wishes of its friends, may quickly learn the most ieces. e will be a meeting of thei next Monday, 18th inst., at ,at the home of M1iss Lutiai The chapter has about per-i organization and has twen is on its roll. All the ladies ommnunity, whose fathers, other lineal aneesters who Confederate states during ar are invited to attend and Sis hoped that a reunion of vet.-rans will be held on the of June by which time the expect to receive and dis osses of honor.4 "city dads" are to be comi or the way they are pushing Pickens; taey have a force under Chief of T~olice Grif rk on Main street, and from of Main and Garvin streets, e city limit, some mighty' has been done. On what "The Lane" from Town idge to Mrs. Ann Griffin's widened, rounded up and shape; the rock ledge in has been blasted away and roadway built into town and now be easily pailkd up. eral ci the old soldiers &re at. the reunion in Colnmbia this it is needless to say they' a good time, for they will, y a hair-raising tale, of suf isery and miraculous escapes told on their comrades, and bc-art pang will be felt, ht the nntimely death of some miradle and many a prayer ad to the throne of Mercy for aof, - .,Micitor Boggs and family have moved into their new residence. -Don't criticise the contents of this newspaper unless You are a pail. in-advance subscriber. -R. C. Carter, of Liberty, is stil selling goods at prices that will say you money. ** -Go to Henderson's- Gallery, ove Craig Bros., store for first class ph.) tographs. 2w14. -When you want bargains in al most anything, go to R. C. Cartel Liberty. 1* -Born to Mr. and Mr s. T. I Bivios, on the 11th instant, twins - I boy and girl. -Read I. C. Carter's new advet tisement and see how you like hii prices. -Miss --Keys, of Fairdeal Anderson coun.y, is visiting her sis ter, Mrs. John P. Griffin, in Pickeni this week. -What is the difference betweei a soldier and a pretty woman? On, faces the powder and tl'e other pow ders the face. -Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Higgins ani children, of Esley, and Aaron Boggs of Calhoun, are visiting the family ol A. J. Boggs. -Tho Aiken Recorder states that a nightingale has been seen and heard at that place by several persons. It is a rare bird in this country. -For-Sale Cheap, a thoroughbred Shetland (stallion) pony; gentle as v amb; any child can handle him; price low and you can make your money back on him in one season. Apply at this office. -N. D. Taylor. photographer, wil be in his studio, Carey bailding, or Tuesday and Wednesday, May 19th and 20th. Remember the date, and call on him if you want firA clasI work. -A. A. Alexander, (Dock,) of Eas tatoe, will be in Pickens on salesday in June with nice, corn raised, Berk hire shoats, and those in need o aice shoats will d.> well to hold their be right. -It is said of a Canadian mother rho died the other day: "She was a rue wife, a fond mother, and so man Lged affairs as to marry off her nine frls before any other female in the ieigghborhood could even get a beau.' -S. J. Gassaway, of the Kings -ection, was in town yesterday and he -eports the wheat crop practically -uined; the rust is eating it up and ese cold days are against it; he says f it comes a cold rain on it it is gone. --L G. Clayton, of Central, filled ). M. Abney's appointment in the Methodist church at Pickens last Sunday to a large audience. Hie helled the woods and hit a good nany. In the afternoon he preached t Bethlehem to a good crowd. -Married, on the 10th inst., at the esidence of the officiating Notary o'blic, M. F. Hester, Mr. Sank Hen ricks to Miss Lida Bayes. All of ~ickens coaunty. The happy couple ave the congratulations of ther nsny friends. -Dr. L. 0. Mauldin has located n Pickens for the pract~ce of his prc ession and opened an office in the -e rooms up-stairs aver Dr. Earle's rug store, where he can always be ound when not professionally en. aged. See his card elsewhere in his paper. -It is remarkable what little bites woman takes when eating in the resence of her sweetheart. What a ittle month she has then? She nib les with her little white teeth like some dainty squirrel eating a hickory ut. But wait till washday comes! Watch her when she goes to hanging >ut clothes and gets ina hurry. By he time she gets the big ends of fif en clothes pins in that mouth, you vill begin to think that it is a pretty ood sized, hearty mouth after all. Easley Notes, R. F. D. No. 4 The farmers in this section are bot done planting, but are seeding ain and warm-weather. The health of this community is ery good at this writing. The two eldest sons of the Rev. tephen Lesley are staying awhile ith their aunt, Miss Mattie Lesley. Miss Leland Biehop, a young lady >f Piedmont, was buried at Zion :hrh Sonday. She died of con lumption. Hovey Welborn visited at his home at Saturday night. Hovey has rested himself to a nice new top uggy. Z N. Mullinix will soon have his sew house completed. It is a nice iouse and Zeph surely means "busi ess," and we are expecting to get a iece of cake ere long. There were quite a crowd of dis Lproited people at Zion church the econd Sunday in May. Rev. W. E. Viggins failed to meet his appoint nent. Chit Chat From stewart. There wias an all day singing at eowee church Sunday, the 3d inst. . large crowd assembled, though the lay was very murky. But the music was melodious. There were some rery charming young ladies present. )f course none of them were morose. :don't believe there wvas a "beldam" n the crowd. We haven't any "tattlers" in this :omm-nity, so news is very scarce. Misses Lucy, Sanie and Alma Lauldin, who have been attending chool at Easley will soon be at home Lgai. Health in this community was ever better, as bread and "lassess" s the question; of course they all ave.a aood digestion. The iron bridge, on Keowee river, er Birch's Ford, is very near comn lted. It is finished on the Pickens ~ide. Ocounee must be asleep. Farmers in this section are very acar done planting. If this doesn't find its way to the waste basket I will be more inquisi :ive among my friends, and try tc ie you more news next week. Rev. Lewis preached an eloquent iermon the first Sunday afternocr. at G*ap Hill. .AffGnymous Dolt. To Mothers in Town. hildren who aedeli at, fevers andC08 $'A Voice From Old Pckens." Mr. Editor. Under the above cap tion you take the Pickens County Su pervisor and Commissioners to task for letting a job of work on the bridge at Old Pickens. Yoa do not I make any direct charges, but some e very strong insinuations that we are extravagant, or in collusion with the bidder, or that we manipulated the matter in such a way as to get a "rake ofE" These insinuations are unjost to say the least of them. If you have any proof to sustain any of them we demand it, if you have no such proof we ask as a matter of simple justice that you so state. In your comments you say "some explanations are now in order. Who will make them?" We beg to say that the statements in the correspondence from "Old Pickens" are entirely incorrect. The truth of the transaction is thi6 On the day the above work was to be iet County Commissioners Welborn and Talley met the Oconee Supervisor and one Commissioner at the iron bridge to let to the lowest iesponsi ble bidder, certain repairs. Super visor Stephens was not there, he be ing at home sick. Commissioner I Welborn was auctioneer and the low est bid was by Mr. Richardson, an Oconee man, for $376. When this, the last bid was made, Mr. Welborn promptly announced that he would t not accept it, believing it to be too high. The Supervisor #f Oconee then asked what to do, and Mr. Wel born replied to re-advertise and re let the work. The Supervisor of Oco t nee and Mr. Richardson then went to one side and had a talk, and when Mr. McAlister, the Supervisor, came back he askei if we would re open the bidding, as be thought we could get the work done for $100 less. To this we consented, the bidding was opened and the lowest made was by Mr. Richardson for $276, and the work was awarded to him. Now we ask you Mr. Fditor w'ho had the "Eagle Eye" and whose ex travagance or "rake off" was it? Or who was in collusion? We do not object to any or all of our official acts being made public, but we do object to being charged by i.aplication or othc rwise with corrup. t -"10 D-,d0Vfrg'inless ( - ^,s n be proven. And we demand the proof. b In your issue of the 7th inst, you fall into another error when you say P, the pier at the Birch's Ford bridge I was accepted by the two Supervisors, t McAlister and Stephens. The truth I is all the Commissioners, except pos sibly Mr. Talley, was present when the pier on the Pickens side of said s bridge was found to be defective, and t this detect was discovered by Mr. Stephens and the ~work rejected. After U this, Commissioners Welborn and 1 Talley were sent to inspect the pier L on the Oconee side and it also was t not builk according~ to contract and r rejected. And both piers were re- 1 built according to contract alter this 0 and received. L D. SHN~S, Co. Sap. A. J. Wzr.Bon, Co. Coin. Dote From Twelve Mile. THE ARK AGAIN SPIED. 1 Mr. Editor: Allow ms space to say a few words and tell the peo- 5 ple that we are living, for we can't get away to see them on account of d the internally bad roads. What is the reason our Commissioners can not have them fixed? Are they too scared to risk their precious d nfecks over them to show the over seers how 'tis done? The health of this community is extra good at present; we are truly y glad, too, for we could never send it for a doctor over these roads. The farmers are about done planting except some late patches. The small grain is looking very well, but what bothers us is how a we will get a thresher up here over 0 the bad roads, and how can we go to mill. We have up here one of the a grandest things you ever did se, or heard tell of ; some say it is the Pickens county chain gang; others say it is the Pickens Ark, so wea call it the ark. In Noah's Ark there were birds of every kind and animals of every kind, while there is "birds" of every kind and mulea E of every kind in the Pickens Ark ~ Nah's Ark rested on Mount v, Ararat and the Pickens Ark is y f9ating towards the mountains but y, we do not know which one she will i: rest on just yet, but we think it d; will stop on Bald Knob and be na turned into a summer resort hotel ~E and we understand several parties from the upper edge of Anderson and the lower edge of Pickens counties ha~ve registered at $1.00 a per day and board. This ark is creating intense ex-. citement a r ongst the children asV they are taught in. their Sunday Shols that in the time of Noah's Ark and the flood there was none saved except Noah, his three Sons and their wives, anid they ~ want to know if this ark , is portentious of another flood. but we tell them that the world s will never again be covered with ~ water but that everything in it I will be covered with high taxes, tl and when this fiood comes there Ij will be rLone saved but "Noah", s, his three commnissioners and their ~ sons, who are now sticking close ti to the ark. If this escapes the waste basket c I may worry you and your readers t again and tell you when and where the ark lights. S A FRIEND OF THE PAPER. P. S. What do you reckon, Mr. Editor, that little Easley Progress will say about this arkr and Noah, and his three commissioners and I their sons? But it shoots off half cocked and don't hit a thing. Notice to Stockholders. The Central Roller Mill Co., will hold a meeting of the stockholders on the 9th of Ju~ne 1903, at their office, at Central, S. C., to deterinie the question of increasing from $7,500 to $20,000. F. B. Morgan, Pres. iR. G. Gainen. Sec. and Tfreas. ml4w4. To Teachers. There will be an exam:Imation for teachers six Mue may meeting Notwithstanding the raLher diso greeable, blustering day, last Sunda; was a great day at Six Mile. A trE mendous gathering it was from ever part of Pickens county and ther were numerous representatives fron neighboring counties: A conserva tive estimate of the crowd was frou 1,200 to 1,600. Six Mile, as is gen rally known, is one of the larges shurches in the county. The buil( ing is spacious and comparativel, new. It is in one of the most prosperou; ections of the County and is settle< by a thrifty anl intelligent class o -itizens. In the morning a strong sermoi as preached by the pastor, Rev. B J. Atkinson, after which the Sacra nent was administered. At the con :lusion of the service for the spiritua] nan, came the glad hour for thi ourishment of the physical man Uhere was an abundance of everythinj zood to eat. These good people livi ,vell at home and know how to pre pare good things to eat. After dinner all reassembled in thi ,hurch for a scng service. If theri s one thing these Six Mile people dc :etter than another, it is to sing rhey don't hum or mumble-thej ling, and most of them seem to b ,he singing kind. It was worth along rip to hear one song, "Hark the Song if Jubilee," ren'dered by a big musi :al man-whose name it is hardl iecessary for us to call-everybodi mows him by his big, flowing mus .ache. These occasions afford vast oppor ,Lities for the study of human na ure. Everybody in a good humor t's "Our May Meeting." A group oj armers here and there relating thei Xials of the bac-kward spring, in an, ther could be seen a few old soldierE bucklin'g over the few pension dol ars they had received a few days be ore, and looking with fond atitici..a ion to the reunion in Columbia. Ii nother group might be seen a num >er of the "mothers in Israel" that vondered at the changns in people ud things in general "since their lay." It isn't unlikely that they be noaued the diminutiseness of vege ables in their gardens, and discussed he size and number of their chickei rod. And the young people! 0, the irls and the boye! This was the appy time so long looked forward . John and Jim and Bill and [enry were all there in those bran ew buggies (top buggies on the H. [. T. order with side curtains ) They acceeded in persuading the girls it it was a very windy day on the utside and too hot to be comfortable side of the church,-the top buggy eing the happy medium and the atural retreat. The boys feelingly >ld the same old story, which was ecved willin~gly, and even gladly, I :me instance' ; in differen tly in thers. No doubt some consider ay 10,- May Meeting at Six Mile focal date. The college student was there in l his glory, bedecked in uniforgn ad brass buttons, -the cynosure of Il eyes. As he strutted nonchalant. raround the grounds, he was fully mscious that every girl that beheld im fell desperatelv w love with him. 'he good-natured country boy, iun ted on his wheel, about evenly ivided honors ,vith the college stu ent. A hasty glimpse of this great day ist suffice. The imagination must o the rest-to do the subject justice 'ould require a book of liberal pro. ortions. Long may the good people of Six [ile live to celebrate the May Meet ig-the second Sunday in May Death of Mr. M. Warren Ford, Mr. M. Warren Ford died of con 2mption at his home in Green ville the morning of the 9th inst. Mr. 'ord was born and reared in the labtown section of Anderson couty ad was 53 year3 old. M~Jr. Ford ent into the mercantile business at us place soon afte-r the town was cated and lived here for a number years, then located in Greenville ad remained there until his death, [ was well and favorably known to any of our people. He leaves a idow and one brother, Mr. W. WV. 'ord, of this place, and two sisters, [rs. Glenn B3oggs and Mrs. Foster /vatt. He was a member of the ['thodist church for a number of ears. His remains were interred in 2e Greenville cemetery on last Sun ry. We extend sympathies to the embers of the bereaved family.- - asley Progress. Dots From Easley Rt. F. D. We are having some ver-y dry id windy weather. Most of our farmers have quit ork, waiting for rain, which we need ary badly. From the looks of clouds iink we will get some soon. Mr. and Mrs. R. E Lathem have nichaed a nice new carriage. They ave quite a handsolwe turnout now. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie McMahan, of asley, visited their grandmother, Irs. Elliott Holcombe, this week. A crowd of oi.r young people con sting of Messrs. WV. H. LaBoon W. . Rihey, Msses Jennie and Rosa ;llis and Miss Z >a Richey attended e opera at Greenville last week. he play was 'Wcause she loved him g They speak very uighly of the lay and report having quite a jol~y we. They also visited Miss Willie lay ilis, of Chicota college, and ther r-elatives and friends wvhile in Messrs. Charley and Henry Gari on also attended the play at the opera ist week. Miss Estee W atson is visiting at Ir. R. E. Lathem's this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Richey dined ,ith Mr. and Mrs. Y. D. Meaders unnday. Fearing the waste basket, will ring f for this time. No News. -FOR SA LE: -Eggs for hatching rom pure b'red barred Plymoutl ock.-50 cents per dozen. Adi tress with stamp for reply, Mrs.. L L. Dickson, Meet, S. u. St. -The city council of Andersox Las sold $40,000 worth of streel m~vement and school bonds to ficrm at a premium of $900 [he bone bear five per cent in .1 - C. Carter t is offering the good people of Liberty and surrounding country the best goods at the lowest prices. My customers are expe riencing a satisfied feeling and a saving of money such as can not be found in any other store in the county. I want every j body-else to know what my customers already know. Spring Goods. B I am showing the daintiest weaves and newest effects in soft lustrous mercerized Oxfords, Madras and 1903 waistings. Of DIMITIES, LAWNS, MUSLINS and PERCALS I have a varied and beautiful assortment. Notions. White Cotton Towels, 5c the pair. Red Hankerchiefs, 5c for 2. Dress or Work Shirt 25c each. Overalls 39 a pair. Sweaters 25c each. Groceries. 31b. can Standard brand Tomatoes at i ic. Rice 16, 18 and 20 lbs. for $i.oo, Syrup, 25, 35, 40, 45 and 5oc a gallon. Genuine Muscavado Molassess, 45c a gallon. If you want the very best flour try my "Queen of Patents" at $4.50 a barrell. Hardware. In Hardware I claim to lead. Competition may howl but I lead the procession. I have all kinds of tools from the cheapest to the very best and I am selling Guano Horns Tube in one piece without a joint I 2c. Red Ball Top Hames, 48c a pair. Georgia Ratchet Plow Stocks, 75c. ,wingle Trees 15c and 25c. I also have a big line of Buggy Shafts, Poles, Dash Boards, Cushions, Post Diggers, Razors, Table and Pocket Cutlery and all sorts of Trace and Wagon chains Yours for trade, R. C.CAR T ER, THE CASH MERCHANT. At Shirley's Old Stand. LIBERTY, S. C. SOk Eougf Henno~ -HAS OPENED.4 Ice Cold Drinks at all Times. Pickens Drug Company. W. T. McFALL, ,T. McD,~ BRUCE, President. Csir * PICKENS BANK,.e OF PICKENS, S. C. CA PIT AL, - - $ 20,500.00.4 PROFITS, - - $ 10,312.09. DEPOSITS, - - $100,055.29. Interest paid on time Deposits. Careful Management, a Liberal Treatment to all it's Customers. WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF SMALL LOANS TO FARMERS. C *roDIRECToRS43 G. . IIE,... TW RT, J. Uc CE. Big Values-. (APATTHE4) The largest business~ in our history. Oar Millinery and Dress Depart ment has been crowded from d.ay to day. This shows that the people ap preciate our eff'orts along this line and this has encouraged us to make greater effo'rts. We have arranged to offer some special values for the next few weeks. Don't fail to see him. Another shipment of the " WHITE SEAL CLOTHING." just arrived, so come in and selet your suit before the sizes are broken, you just as well buy a suit that fits, when it doesn't cost any more. A Big Line oft ST RAW H ATS, -and they are going fast. Come'quick. We have -not neglected y watnts in the Vehicle Line. A big line of B..uggies, Surreys, Wapons, etc... Another car of the famous "ROCK HIDL" to arrive soon. We like to sell Rook Hill Buggies because they give satisfaction. Oar Hardware and Grocery Department is aomnplete. 'Ye havn't space to tell you about it. Come to see us and we will make ni interesting for yoh. Yours truly, Heath-Brace-Morrow Goss Di~jll ni u$n;II5J LOOKS ASF A CYCLOE " h ADJI STRUCK*TE We have had the biggest clothing trade in tbe shiso of our business and Spring has hardly come. e ordering more clothing every day. If you want - -. FIT and QUALITY at the right price you will atlAyd find it here. We are Sole Agents for the Celebrated 'Horse Shoe Braid" -of ft"iec O~ti FOR MEN. There's None-BetteirMade REMEMBER Our line Shirts, Shoes, Hats and -d6t6i Goods is more complete this Spring Ahan, ever "Better and 'Better Day by Day" is-our motto on -r lines. Cheap shoddy goods are an: abomin day has come when eyerybody wants and wilave best goods. We have always been cranks on hedh the very best goods that money could buy. They are always the cheapest in the long run. We keep every thing, ask for what you don't see, if we havnC- got it we will get it for you. Your patronge solicited. Sat isfaction guaranteed. Yours truly, Folger & Thornley Clothing, Hats, Shoes and Gents Furnishg A Specialty. -PREPARE FOR WAR IN TIME OF PEACE. C";Grain Cradles.4') Now is the time to buy Grain Cradles. We have them at the very lowest cash price. Call and see them. Co-otton Rfoes.4" For a nice light-durable cotton hoe we ask. you to exampe our line. W6ehave a arge "kf w one of the best sweeps .made, almost any sizes. We also have the patent sweeps and, extra wings that we are offering at a bargain (~wFruit Jars.4 When in need of fruit jars remember we have the very best jar made quart size for 75c doz. Half gallon size for $1.00. We. also have extra t&ps and rubbers in abun dance. CFlour ! Flour !'4 At present we are able to offer a very .good flour for $3.75 a 'barrell. Let us quote you prices in our entire line of flour for we be lieve we can save yc-:' money. Bring us your chiakens and eggs iat'd bny your goods where you can always conut on the price being right . Yours for tradie. CRIGBROTHERS' ~5--30NE-PRICE CASIISTORE.4 A BIG LOT OF Fall and Winter Goods t BARGAIN PRICES. Come at once and get choice as 'te rice will move them and they won't last long. Thanking those who have trafded with me the past season" nd hope for a continuance of the same, I am Yours truly, SJOH N F. H ARRIS. lreat Bargains in Laces! and embroidery with insertions to match! A man who makes it his usiness to scrape up bargains in goods sent me a lot of fine lae8, em roiderie~s and insertions with instructions "to sell''; that means as long sthia lot lasts you can buy it for less than half the usual price; along ith the lot is some extra fiine kwns; were it not for the rediculously w price he made on this I would ship is back. Several pieces organ ies and other up to date dress goods; you will be interested~ in~trhd rices on this stuff. A few pairs very nice oxfords, hardly enoudh to ention, 45c. for your choice. Last year a house shipped me about 10 mes as many cotton hoes as I bought; it is a good thing I kept them, they ara much higher. I can sell you cotton hoes for less than they n be bought at wholesale, and still make a little profit, and I am illing to do it.J Produce always wanted. T. D. HARRIS Ne are always clad. to see you --buying the best. The best is the cheapest. It is economy to buy the best. We like to sell the best because the best always gives satisfaction. This applhes to all classes of goods Stoves, Axes, Saws, Table and Pocket utlery, Hammers, Hand Saws &.- Hoes. .-as well as to Shoes, hats, Clothing, Jeans, Sheetings, Checks, Yarns, Drills, Oil Cloths, and hundredsof other useful ar ticles which we always have in stock. REMEMBER! Good goods cost but little more Lban shoddy goods. Call in, look through our stock in its various lines and give us your valued business. Our stock is now com plete in every way.