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The Abbeville Press and Bannj $1.50 A YEAH ABBEVILLE, S. C., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1915. . ;v" .'| ,ESTABLIS]^^|^ THE STATE ; VS. GRAM; fc bt THE FIFTY CAR BILL p< is bi Representative Graydon has introduced in the Hou& a bill forbidding m railroads to haul more than fifty cars jf in one train. The State and News and ^ Courier had able articles last week at- re tacking the law. Mr. Graydon on Fri- gc day wrote the State as follows in dcfense of the bill: sj To the Editor of The State: It has been said that consistency is cr a jewel. If so, I am afraid that The *'A c f State lacks a great'deal of being a jewel. It has always pretended to be se St a friend of the laboring man. It pre*. rn tended last summer to be in favor of the platform upon which the present governor was elected. In your issue of ca ture the general assembly for failing February 10, you take occasion to lec- cr tc adopt the administration measures, ca and lament the fact that five weeks cn have passed and nothing has been done. rft Your paper has always pretended IC ds me irieuu ui me iduuiiug mau, but now that Gov. Manning has been fri CP elected on the platform In which one cf the prominent planks was the passage of laws in favor of the laboring at people of th? State, you are the first cne to turn against the platform and ^ endeavor to have that plank of it nul- n lified. The laboring people, so far, w J v_'" OV have dsked the general assembly to ^ ])css only one bill?the Graydon 50^ car bill, as the newspapers have t'< dubbed it. Organized labor in South ra Carolina is solidly at the back of said tr b?ll, as is shown by the fact that they have numerous representatives in Co "*? lurabia working for the passage of the bill. Does the editor of The State pretend to know more about the operatlon of trains than the men who have spent their lives in the business of m running trains? The railroad people p8 ft fl ore unanimous in saying that td tun aiJ trains of over 50 cars in length is ur dangerous to the lives of the employes. Does The State suppose that they do m not know their business? You even twit the legislature for exempting rc railroads under 80 miles in length. pi Who is responsible for that provision nc in the bill? The railroad people in the legislature put that in for the sole purpose of weakening the bill. The tii ^ euthor o fthe bill protested against h< the amendment, but was unable tc prevent its insertion in the bill, yet o? The State, with its usual unfairness. eeizes upon that as an argument f? against the bill. u You state that a simple assertion tr carries no conviction, yet you pro- fi ceed to state, as if you were the em- ">1 bodiment of all wisdom, that to limit th tbe number of cars will unquestionably check railroad operation. And you tl ' expect the people to believe your sim- ui pi* assertion, not only of present fact? but wish them to believe that you arc 0, n prophet, as well, and can tell what ?T is going to happen in the future. Bui a] no one need be surprised. Your article j( is along the line that you, and other friends of the railroads, have alwaysC! taken. You care absolutely nothing T for the safety of the men who operate the railroads but you are very so-|: licltous less the poor railroad be im- ' T posed upon. How ean Gov. Manning, or any y. member of this general assembly, go 11 before the working people in another 71 election and claim to be their friends n' unless they pass the only piece of leg- 1 o] iflation that has been proposed at this session by the working men of South 1 Carolina? The State should help Gov. ^ Manning to carry out his pledges. It 1 should assist the legislature in every \V uiauucr 111 1L3 punci iu uan.i u u l tiiv pledges made to the people during the n past campaign. But let any one offer a 11 till that merely squints -at railroad w companies, and the State, together " with all the other calamity howlers, is on track of the working people of South Carolina, swearing that the pas- 0 snge of the bill will spell absolute 1 ruin to the whole people. You state that the burden of proof q; is on the proponents o fthis bill. Un- " - ^ . man, and never upon the rich cor- 0 porporation. 11 The State may pretend as much as s' it pleases that it is the friend of the ? working man, but actions speak loud- w er than words, and whenever it comes ^ to the test, The State is ever on the side of the corporations, and against e the people. Wm. N. Graydon. ti ~ h The State replied in the issue of that J xy as follows: The Fifty Car Bill. "Reply in kind to Mr. W. N. Gray3n's saying that "whenever it comes i the test The State is on the side ! the corporations and against the irtunately, that is the trouble; the jrdens are always on the working ?ople" would be that Mr. Graydon not speaking his own convictions, it that would degrade a question of iblic policy to one of imputation of otives. We prefer to assume and > assume that Mr. Graydon is an inest, independent and high-minded presentative of the people, moved ilely by a sense of duty, however, > denies The State the benefit of a . milar assumption. "Groundless as the charge is, let us i ncede, for argument's sake, all that r. Graydon suggests as to the bias The State, let the General Asmbly take his warning about Th? ate at face value, and again let us nsider: "Is a freight train of more than fifty ,rs unsafe? Then, regardless of cost i the public, it should not be tolated, as The State said yesterday. "Po n o ?V?f ro t n /\f o van a. iicigub u aiu ul a. uuuui uu rs be operated more cheaply than ie of fifty cars? If so, fifty car ains mean higher freight costs to ; Ilroads and the people. "Do two trains Involve more danger . Dm collisions than one? If so, fifty r trains increase danger of col- , lion as compared with longer trains. Do two trains mean more danger grade crossings than one? Then, r shortening the trains, so increasg their number, danger to highly travelers at grade crossings Is initably increased. Would the fact, were it the fact t-hlch it isin't), that these suggests of The State are Inspired by ^ ilroad attorneys, make them - less ue? Have fifty car trains been found ingerous by experience of other ates and have they enacted such nitatlons? If not, why not? Is the interstate commerce com IBBiUil i against wiiiuu lamvau vuuimies are incessantly complaining) Ivising this legislation? Is it, too, 1 lfriendly to the workingman? "Is the South Carolina railroad com- 1 ission, members elected by the peoe, charged with supervision of rail- ' >ad operation in respect of safety, essing for the bill's passage? If )t, why not? "Of all American railroads, the pnnsylvania is the best in operaon. Its trackage is of the best and ?aviest construction. So are its lo>motives. Pennsylvania has no fifty Lr limit to trains. The substanal character of the Pennsylvania lilroad, primarily required for the luling of long and heavy trains, conibutes directly to its most exceponal record in conserving the safety ' passengers and operators. Will tat be disputed? Did Governor Manning recommend le fifty car bill? If so, we have jver heard of it? Was it included in the demands of "ganized labor submitted to him om Charleston before his election id which he indorsed? The records ) not show it. "Did the proposal figure in the State impaign along with scores of issues? here is no record tnat it aia. The Governor will speak for himilf as to the measure, as he chooses, he State is not his spokesman. The State does assert that reduction i length of trains, reducing autolatjically the weight of locomotives ecessary to draw them, would relit in less substantial construction f roads by removing necessity for , because the assertion is of a selfevlent truth. If that is being a prophet," make the most of it. An argument that the proposed bill ould give employment to a larger umber of men is exactly as sound s one that a law prohibiting all agons save one-horse wagons dp le public highways would increa^o le number of jobs for drivers. "Railroads are public service ?or orations, iney are jioi op<;ia,tcu iui le benefit of their owners, man gers or employes in separation from ie public interest. If the people of outh Carolina wish this measure assed, with the certainty of increaslg cost of freight operation and conequent increase of freight rates tha* ley pay and without proof that if 'ill enhance safety, it is for them to ecide. That Mr. Graydon opposed the exmption of short roads is to the credit f his reasoning, but the residue of ruth remains that in permitting the auling of one hundred car trains on ie frailest roads thp House surren' ' * \\*.04 t,. FIELD DAY ; EXERCISES At the call meeting of the teachers cf the County on last Saturday, quite a number were present and were enthusiastic over the Field Day program. Some changes were made in the rules of last year. The schools of the county were grouped into two classes, one, class "A" is made up of all oneteacher schools; the other, class "B" will consist of all schools of more than one teacher. Two classes of prizes will be offered cue to each class of schools. No second prizes will be offered but ribbons will be given. A large number of individual prizes will be given regardless of the class uf schools. It was decided to hold only one day. The outline for the program was made as follows: Parade. 1. Best float by school of class "A." 2 Best float by school of class "B." School Exhibit. 1. Best exhibit by school of class "A." 2. Best exhibit by school of class "B." Athletics. 1. Banner to school winning most points. 2. Money prize to school winning next. Class Room Contests. (All Individual Prizes.) Oratorical Contests. Four medals; one to boy and one to ?irl of High schools and one to boy ind one to girl of Primary or Grammar schools. ^ A list of rules will be printed and " "w VW VMVU I.VMVt?VI AAA l>UU VUUUI.J however, don't wait but begin now pour preparations if you have not done 30. Order of Exercises. 10 a. m.?Class room exercises at the Graded school. 12^?Parade?Form at Graded school. 1:?Dinner. 2 p. m.?Athletics at Fair Ground. 3:00 p. m.?Oratorical Contest School exhibits open to inspection after one o'clock in Fair Building. Our Motto: Every teacher, 'child, trustee and parent present. Anything made at home or in school by the pupil, and not by others, will be appropriate to exhibit. See prize list which will be sent out in a few days. Write chairman of committees for any information or write to the president or secretary they will be glad to assist any one. Feel that the city wants you and your school present and on that day the city Is yours. A committee will be appointed soon to visit every citizen of the city to solicit contributions and knowing this place as we do, you, the committee, will be given a cordial re6eptlon. Field Day?Friday, April 16th. THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. The Library Association held Its regular monthly meeting last week and business of much importance was transacted. The Association wishes to thank most heartily, the city council for its unfailing assistance. The council pays the rent for the library and gives the lights and water. This is the equivalent of about two hundred dollars and is appreciated by the Association. The Daughters of the Confederacy will hereafter keep their records and relics in the library. This will add much to the interest of the place. Miss lone Smith was elected Secretary of the Association, in place of Miss May Robertson, who resigned. The Association is making an active campaign for new members and renewals and they hope that every family in town will become interested in L L1C1I CULCipiOU dered the argument of safety that the bill rests on. Finally, The State submits that the whole people are not less a party in interest to the issue than are the railroad employers on the one hand and the railroad employes on the other and? That what The State has hereinbefore said is pertinent to the discussion and requires consideration by the General Assembly whether The State is or is not subject to the bias that Mr. Qraydon imputes to it Whether The State is a railroad organ or not will be adjudicate! in the tribunal of public opinion where every newspaper is always on trial and to which The State trusts its ca3e without fear of the verdict. -V A GOOD MAN GONE. Many years ago when the editor of this paper iad just left college, it was his good fortune to fall into the hands of Caipt E. Burson, of Furman, Ala., who placed him in charge of the public school in that village. Capt. Burson was chairman of the Board of trustees of the district, and a most u?pful and active citizen. When anything was to be accomplished, he was always on hand. After many years news comes of his death, which brings sorrow to iiis friends everywhere. Capt. Burson was at one time a member of the General Assembly, oj his state, and fcr fifty years was a leading man in southern Alabama. He was an officer of the Methodist church, a supporter of its Institutions, and a friend always of the widow and orphan. He was a Confederate soldier, and as one of his comrades remarked about him "the bullets never flew too thick nor too fast to keep him from the post of duty." The same might have been said of him in private life. A good man .has gone to his reward. DEATH OF MBS. HANV15Y. Mrs^Mary I. Hanvey died at her home near Troy Friday, Feb. 12th, after an illnesu of two weeks and was buried at Buifalo church Saturday afternoon. Rev J. B. Hillhouso, assisted by Rev. R. F. Bradley and Rev. Mr. Sexton, conducted the services, which were attended by a large concourse of friends and r eighbors. Mrs. Hanvey was the widow of the late George A. Hanvey, who died several years ago. Togehter they reared a large family of children, all of whom are doing well in the world. They all came home and were with their mother in her last illness. Mrs. Hanvey was a goo a woman ana was esteemed and beloved by her neighbors anc'l friends. The children are Mrs. Mary Kennedy, of Abbeville, Mrs. George Camptell, of Lown3esvill$; J. T. Hanvey of Portsmouth, Va., Dr. G. A. Hanvey of Texas City, Texas; Connor Hanvey of Portsmouth, Va., J. R. Hanvey of Memphis, Tenn., and Miss Annie Hanvey and Ernest Hanvey, who made their home with their mother. The family has the sympathy of a lprge circle of relatives and friends. THE MUSIC CLUB. The Music club met at the home of Mrs. M. T. Coleman Tuesday afternoon at half past four ' o'clock. A good crowd was in attendance and the program was of unusual interest.. The club is studying the development of music and Tuesday Mrs. Furman read an excellent paper on the "Development of Orchestra Music." Wiii-man'a nonpr Rhnwed mUCh 1VJ10. J." Utmuu w |/w|/w. ?? _ reseach and was appreciated and enjoyed by the club. Mrs. Furman is a icgula.r attendant at Grand Opera every year and after her paper she talked most Interestingly of the great singers who come south every year. The musical program consisted of several orchestra selections on the Victrola, and "To Spring" by Greig? played by Miss Ada McMillan and a selection from Beethoven by Mrs. W. i E. Johnson. After the program .tea j and cakes were served by Mrs. Cole- < man. ] The Music club is one o fthe most i progressive organizations in town ] and 13 accomplishing much in a musi- ] cal line. ] 1 TELL US THE NEWS, i The change in the Press and Banner has been discussed on our streets ^ and last Wednesday a group or men^ were giving their opinion of the news^ items In the paper. ? One man ventured the opinion thatl. the paper was greatly improved. An-[ other disputed this saying that a lady on his street gave a party last week, nothing was said about it, therefore, there was no news in the paper. We would like to mention every party given in Abbeville, but as we are not invited to all of them, we will have to have help. Phone us of your own parties and of the parties jrou attend. Let us know when you have a visitor, or if your friends have a house full of company. It is always interesting and pleasant to know what our ( friends and neighbors are doing and 1 one of the missions of a county weekly ' is to give such news. A newspaper, to a native of Abbe- 1 jville, living in some otner town ui state, is a letter from home and no news items is to trivial to be interesting. Therefore phone us the news of your neighborhood. We will appreciate it. I I PRESS NOTICES News and Courier. The people of Abbeville County i ,to be congratulated upon the acqul tion of the Press and Banner by ] William P. Greene, who will superv its affairs generally akd edit it p sonally. The Pre3s and Banner 1 long been a distinctive p^fler amc the county weeklies of South Ca Una, and Mr. Greene, a lawyer of al ity and a man of forceful characl may be counted upon to make it strong factor in the shaping of sot public opinion in Abbeville Coun He married into the newspaper f ternity, so to speak, for Mrs. Gree who was Miss Mary Hemphill, v associated with her father, Gen.' R< trt R. Hemphill, in the publication the Abbeville Medium, and the spar! of her work is remembered with < jovment by all newspaper people South Carolina.? W. P. Greene has become editor the Abbeville Press and Bann which has been made a joint stc concern.?Newberry Observer. In our announcement of the pi chase of controlling Interest In 1 Press and Banner we stated W. Dradley would probably continue editor. This was a mistake as i Greene assumes editorial managem* of the paper. He received many cc gratulations on his first issue on W( nesday. Mr. W. A. Lee, son of the li W. A. Lee, will be associated with J Greene in the management of the i per. The people of Abbeville will glad to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lee Abbeville. They will make their hoi at the residence of Mr. Lee's moth Mrs. V. D. Lee.?Abbeville Medium The Abbeville Press and Banner 1 passed Into new hands and-the n< editor Is a man highly' esteemed Greenwood. He once lived here a Well, that explains why we 11 him. Mr. Wm. P. Greene, the w known attorney, is to be the editor The Index wishes him mighty w and knowing him as well as it dc knows that he will give the people Abbeville county a real, live, vir paper.?Greenwood Index. W. P. Greene, a leading attorn ot Abbeville, has become editor' the Abbeville Press and Banner. 1 are not at all surprised. He used to h!s courting in a newspaper offi< and since then he has always had hankering for printers' ink. I Greene is a man of ability and chi acter, and his new position is a d tinct acquisition to South Caroli journalism. And in this connect! It in nlpftsinp to note that W.-W .a W. R. Bradley?both splendid men will continue to be connected wi the Press and Banner.?Anders Dally Mall. W. P. Greene, who recently -becai editor of the Abbeville Press a: Banner, says everybody is telling hi ho^y to run that paper. That is o of the beauties of.the newspaper bt [ress. Any fellow who has not sen enough to come In out of the w knows better how to run a newspap than the man who has for years glv Ills time and talents to that task. Editor Greene should attempt to ft low this volunteered advice, he wou find himself going in fifty-eleven c rections at once.?Greenville Pie inont. The Abbeville Press and Bann lias been sold by Messrs. "W. W. ai W. R. Bradley to The Press and Ba ler Company, with Mr. William 1 ireene as managing editor' Mr. Greei is pleasantly remembered by mai Lancastrians, among whom he liv< several years ago, while studying la inder Judge Ernest Moore. Mr. Greei las since become one of the leadii lawyers' in the state. He is a man < lfgh character, as well as mark* ihility. That he will give good se rice to the people of Abbeville is a iured.?Lancaster News. Editor Greene. As announced last week, a ne :ompany with Mr. W. P. Greene, i Abbeville at its head has bought tt Press and Banner. Mr. Greene will 1 nanager and editor. The new compar issumed control last week. A stroc :lear cut editorial announced the ed orial policy of the new paper. Edit( Jreene sets up a high ideal. It is ] ceeplng with his past record as he hf ippeared before the people. The Pre: jyterian congratulates the constiti jncy of the Press and Banner on tt tew management. This paper extent a cordial greeting to our new workers In the journalistic* field. At the same time it is glad to see that the Messrs. Bradley are still interested in the Fress and Banner.?A. Presbyteire rlan. v. Isi- ? Vir. Minds of Great Men. i8e Editor Greene, of the Abbeville er_ Press and Banner, is out of patience ias as a result of the legislative trimming ,ng and hedging so much in evidence at ro_ Columbia recently and signs for the jil- good old days when "men were sent er to the Legislature because they were a thought to be leaders in thought and [n(j of superior ability to the rest." He (y thinks that it Is the duty of lawmakers ra_ to make laws and that they ought to ne go ahead and accept their responsibill,ras *y- T^e News and Courier is glad of 3l)_ Tress and Banner's company. It has 0f felt rather lonely of laie in holding to kle the views to which its Abbeville con3n_ temporary gives such vigorous exjq presslon.?News and Courier. i } ' v GBEENWOOD NEWS. , of i er? Greenwood is still selling mules to to be used by the French in the war. Twelve were sold last week, the average price being $110. * ir "he Mr. C. P. Pressly, vice consul generW. al, at Paris has been visiting in the as city. He will return to Paris in March. Ir. -i * int Twenty-eight eggs from twenty-one >n- hens in one day, is the record in id- Grenwood. This ought to help reduce ite the price. At. >&- The special term of Court htfld last be week by Judge Ernest Moore, lasted w two days. me . >' er, B. F. McKellar, president of the Peoples Bank sold 1,500 bales of cotton last week at 8 1-4 cents. ias ? ew The Fanners and Merchants Bank In will shortly be remodeled and new nd furniture Installed. , ke ell / THE U. D. C. MEETING. ell ??- * )eg The Daughters of the Confederacy oj? held their regular monthly meeting at Ile the home of Mrs. H. H. Hill' last week. This meeting was of especial interest as the annual election of officers was held and the chapter heard the interiey , esting report of the Convention in or t TA 1 1 XT ?_ J -1 l.~ If l^ecemoer mniie oy meir ueiegaie, jyiro do W. 0. Cromer. ce The Daughters have many valuable J records and permission was asked to Ir keep them In the Public Library. This ir_ was granted and hereafter such inforjp_ mation can be found at the Library. na There were several Invited guests on who were delighted with the recitation n(i by pretty little MJss Howard Hill and all enjoyed the dainty refreshments served at the close of the afternoon. Mrs. Lucy. Thomson, who has servon ed the Daughters so long and so faithfully, was elected honorary President She asked to be released from the ex116 acting duties of President and the ^ club took this action to show their esteem for her and appreciation of her 116 efforts. Mrs. M. C. Gary was elected IShonorary Vice-President. S6 The officers to serve for the ensuing et ' i year are: President, Mrs. C. C. Gam_ brell; 1st Vice-President, Mrs, P. A. gU Cheatham; 2nd Vice-President, Miss Mae Robertson; Corresponding Sec* retary, Mrs. E. R. Thomson; Record^ ing Secretary, Mrs. Howard Moore; Treasurer, Mrs. Annie Harris; Hlstorian, Mrs. W. 0. Cromer; Registrar, Miss Nettle Russell. The Daughters should prosper with er such a corps of capable officers, id n A SUPPER PARTY. le Mr. and Mrs. Roy Power entertained iy at a delightful supper party Saturday 2d night complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. w Brooks Cheatham. An appetizing supie per was served to the following guests ig Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Cheatham, Mr. and 0f Mrs. Hilton, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McMil5(j lan, Miss Daisy Maxwell and Miss r_ Maggie Brooks. 3 DEATH OF MBS. JTEW. j Mrs. M. J. New died at her home at McCormick last Saturday. She was w seventy-six years o fage. of ie A STAG SUPPER. je Dr. G. A. Neuffer gave a supper to a ly few of his gentlemen friends last ig Thursday night. The time was pleasi antly spent in conversation, with the )r soothing accompaniment of a delightIn ful supper and plenty of cigars. The is gentlemen present were: James Chal- 1 3- mer8, Dr. J. C. Hill, Dr. C. C. Gam- I l- brell, Dr. C. H. McMurray, W. A. Cal- i ie vert, Joel Morse, W. P. Greene, Dr. J. : Is R. Nickles and Rev. S. O. Cantey. ?i i ? ?? #4 ??? ?? *T? I?I J?( i5i Aim % State News I >;? ;? ^ >;i ;< >;< wiuifl 3 There is much discussion of GrdfjH| ville's million dollar bonds for gojEI roads. One man object^ on the grottt^H that one million is not enough. jU Chicago has contracts to fmri^H 600,000 to the Italian. GovefnnH^( within the next six months. . Damrosch's Orchestra will be pflj ! of the attractions at the Spartanbg9| Festfval this spring. SB The military authorities of GermiqH are putting their war prisoners /J|H| work in the fieldp.. They wlll^be fl^| clothed and paid aboi? two and a haj cents a day. This beats Andersonvtifl| and Elmira. JM Woodruff is to hare water woflH And sewerage so^n. ? m Miss Euphemia McClintock has z^H signed as president of the WomaaH College of Columbia. This college Chicora will be connolidfttaL' .'flB plant at Columbia being used. Mg& McClintock has been most succesSfoj and occupied the unique distinction;^? being the only woman president. college In the South. 9 A Dallas, Texas ma& put a hi&MjB man -to flight with tt corn cob This was a strong Inducement toftnH Lancaster Is to hare a ch$Hna^| Charleston Is contributing ; soft&JQ thing like thirty thousand iSounflH the war sufferers of Europe. This ijfl aside from the food and clotht^pnSH Most of this money goes to th? Befl glans and Germans. * " Mt uver a million women mi mff |iiHMM| are at work helping the 8d$9? 4 the front and .the families no? diers at home. - Judge C. A. Wood and MisR'JenfihJ Amelia Spain, were marrled^^tenti^| last week at the home of MreWaddyH Thomson, the bride's sister. is a sister of Judge Spain., JodflH Woods has recently been appointwH United States Judge. n Judge C. A. Woods and this week to his work after a pleasa^S trip to California where he vlfitefl his two sons and saw the sights the big expositions. -rv?c\Vi^Sl The weavers of the Qluck mills a? [Anderson are out on a strike. Splnrfl ners have quit in sympathy whl&fl closes down the mill. 130,892 Red Cross seals were sold ifjfl this State before' Christmas. $130,8$* went to the American Red Cross, an<M the balance will be kept In South Cafcfl clina to be used in the fight agaJnfl?9 tuberculosis. ? J Winthrop girls spring uniforms will be made of cotton cloth. 'Greenville mills have been given orders for threfc: thousand yards of pure white clofeh^' Anderson opens up this week he? fine new opera house. A force of railroad handB excavai-,' ing for a new track at Port Motte,; dug up a metal coffin, containing the lemains of a man, evidently a soldier. The body is clothed In heavy bine* cloth and some huttons are visible OH* the clothes. The coffin has not been? opened and is In charge of the railroad company. NOTICE TO TAX-PAYEBS. ^ v: The time for making tax return#" expires Feb. 20th. Under the law, which must now be strictly enforcedC" a fifty per cent, penalty will be added on the taxes of everyone failing to make the necessary returns. Mr. Sondley no longer has any right to^ waive this penalty as heretofore. If our readers have not made returns, they should arrange to do so this I week. The feature picture at the Opera . House Friday night will be Mary Pickford in "The Eagle's Mate," a powerful drama of the Virginia mountains, i distinctly novel characterization iif Ive reels. Don't fail to see it