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LOCAL NEWS. WKDNKSDAY, OCT. Si. 1807. Holland's Moro. The M cO se Bros. bave recently bought the Richardson A Wakefield faruiH in Ibis ccnmninity. We uotothiH wltb pleasure,8s they are good Citizen?. We rejoice tbat "Shylock" was thwarted in bis efforts to tnpercede them. <>ur people aro Hornewbat blue over the depresned condition of affairs, but propobe to profit by the lesson in the future. It takes nothing short of a hero tr? overcome a short crop ?nd a sorry prico combined, hut wc believe the people of Anderson County :?r?> composed of the stun" that will do it. In the in idhi of <mr troubles wo bave ono thing that we should bo linly thank ful for, viz , our health, which is, aftor all, the greatest blessing. Wc hope wo appre ciate it fully. November 1 a ii here and no frost of .my consequence yet. Wonder where the fel low is that said we would hsvo an early fall? Torn is being gathered and garnered ; the crop is a very good one. AU of our farmers have more or less hogs. We also propose to meet the emer gency by Bowing some wheat this fall. Our good Dr. Witherspoon recently spent some days in Baltimore in attendance on a special course of lectures. The Doctor ia always abreast with the times in every thing that tends to the advancement of h's profession. The Savannah Uiver was exceedingly low on last Sunday, barely water enough to cross with ibo flat at Dooleys Ferry, owing doubt less to the water being shut uti'at Portman. Wild geese have appeared and will give our sportsmen some fun? Mr. .1 ohn Ilunsinger, of Carnesville, Ga., was in thiH neighborhood last woek on buslnestH. Mr. Parker and family will move this fall to Hart County, Oa. We regret this, as Mr. Parker is a good neighbo? and clever gentleman. Others of our friends will also chango locations but we tire unable at this time to note where they will locate. Pf UKI: _ ?rn * mm - - Lebanon Items. The farmers are nearly all through gathering their crops. The short cotton crop baa nearly all been picked out and the most of it Bold. Home few are hold ing for higher prices. Almost all of the formero have come to the conclusion that there is no money in cotton only ai sur plus crop, therefore they are sowing oats and preparing to BOW wheat on a larger scale. Rev. J. J. Beck preached one of his good sermons on the fourth Sunday to a large and appreciative congregation. After the sermon tho Church was called in confer ence for the purpose of electing a pastor for the ensning year, which resulted in the election of Kev. .1. F. Singleton, Mr. Beck having previously resigned, much to the disappointment of bis many friends. Prof. Wells and Miss Wakefield came up last Friday and are now ready to begin school for another year. With two such competent teacher* we predict great onc ?ese in our school for another year. Sheriff Green ?nd family visited io our community last Sunday. Mr. Chess. Pear m an was also in this community. We think there 'is some attraction for him. Go it, Ch aa., we admire your taste. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Robbins have the m pa* by of the whole community in the death of their little girl, which died ot dy pt beria Sunday P. M. May they look forward to meeting their darling in heaven, and realize that there ls one tie less on earth and one more in heaven. C. Cross Road Dots. The health of the community is very good, with tho exception of Mrs. Tucker, who ia very sick at present. We wish her a speedy recovery. Ten of us went opossum hunting last Friday night. We traveled about s miles and didn't catch any moat, but the bunt was highly enjoyed by all. Robt; Webb ha? chsnged hl? name. Ask him what it is. Mr. Lawrence Stevenson made his usual call at Mr.- Sunday evening. We are sorry for the? poor fellow; he has so far to come. If we were bim wo would not come many more times till we would tako her back with us. I think the wedding bells will ring be fore a great .while. Lsi tho good work go on. \Vn?? M- ran.:. c?_..i.n__ ?_ _ . ?uocan ...i. ..in?, o ixl I tu nuiug lil ft very fine turn out last .week. Girls, you bad better watch out; he will be over to take you to ride. A great many of the farmers are hold ing their cotton for s cents. We hope they will succeed in getting it. As this is our first attempt to write, we will dose and try ' again when it is not raining so hard. TALI. BETSY . Flat Rock Items. The people will i oan be through picking their ?-cent cotton. The price ls qalte dis couraging. Rev. G. M. Rogers has been re-elected pastor of the Baptist Church at this place for next year. Mr. Wade II. Thompson, who left for Davidson College, N. C, R few weeks ago, bas returned home because he was not obla to reiume bis studies. Dr. S. A. Bowen bas located at Mrs. E. J. Long's. Prof. J. H. Harbin will conduct a sing ing at this place on the second Sunday In That's right, "Old Joe," .if waar? jld bachelors, we can out the boys out. BE.TV. WANTED AGENTS. ' The Confederate Soldier in the Civil War." just published, contalos OOO piges I2rl0 inobes.and over 1.100 largo Battle Scenes, Portraits. Maps,?to. The greatest and largest War Book over published, and the only one that does Justice to the Con federate soldier and tho cause bo fought for. Complete in one volume. Agent? wanted everywhere to ?ell thia book on our new and easy plan. Many of the lady and gentlemen agents who are at work are making from 8100 to 8200 - per montb. . Veterans, ?ons. and , Daughters of Veter j; arti, and others interested ?re requested to i send for a beautiful illustrated descriptive circular (free) ?nd term? to ?gents. Ad dress, Courier Jo it ru al Job Printing Co.? Louisville, Ky 12-10 Willis Chapel Items. Fall of the year has arrived at latt, Mr. li iitor, and a Henson of merriment for the young folks has begun, for they all enjoy going to corn shuck ings, cotton pickings aud sociables. Such gatherings aa these meko us think of our boyhood days and bringa up pleasant memories of days that are passed and forever gone. We can think of tho times when the corn pile was surrounded and some of the darkies would strike up some song familiar to all and, oh ! how our hearts would leap with joy as their voices would echo and rebound over hill and hollow. The old time folks are passing away and with them tho old time mode of corn shucklngs and cotton pick ings. The beautiful weather wr have been hav ing for the passed few days has been greatly appreciated by all tho farmers, and they have been making good use of the time gathering their crops aud getting ready to sow wheat sud oats. The farmers will sow a large grain crop this fall. We attended the laying of the corner stone of the new Court House on the 20th ult. The exercises were both solemn and impressive. The day will be long re membered by those who attended. Rev. J. O. Wilson preached an excellent aermon at Sharon last second Sabbath to a large and appreciative audience. Mr. M. li Richardson has built a nice barn, which adds greatly lo the appearance of bis place. Mr. J. W. Evatt bas about finished bl* handsome residence. The health of our people IB very good at the present writing. Mr. Leo Oweu lost a mule, and Mr. W. ll. McMurtry lost a cow a few days ago. Mr. Will. Richardson, has goue to Bal timore, Md., for tbe purpose of entering the Haltlmore Medical College. Married, at tho home of the bride, on Tuesday, Ootober 19, 1897, by Rev. John Attaway, Mr. J. W. Evatt and Miss Olivia Newton, all of this County. We extend to the couple our heartiest congratulations. May the angel of happiness watch over them sud bring peace and prosperity to them while they live. Although wo never take any part iu politics, we would advise all who are thinking of entering tho race for Congress man to first take into consideration their chances of election. A. C. Latlmer la stronger to-day than any other man in the Third District, and the man that beats him will haye to hustle. The Wealeyans have put up a teat near Corinth Church and are now carrying on a regular break down. Drs. MoElroy and Clayton do most of the preaching. The weddings are beginning to start up, Mr. Editor, and your humble servant ls beginning not to be invited, tbereforo wc cannot describe how the table groaned un der its load of good things, but look ont, Mr. Editor, we are going to say, "Wilt thou" floiiio of tbet-o days, and if she "wilt" we will be like the old woman who didn't get to go to the burying, we will have one of our own. Tho a|nglng at ?hapnl lagt first S?Ddsy attracted a large crowd. Tbe einging waa good, the order good, and the people good looking. The day was much enjoyed by all who attended. Rsv. H. M. Allen preached a very good aermon at Corinth last third Sunday. We had the pleaaure of attending the einging ?t Sharon ?asi Sauoay, which waa conducted by Prof. J. C. Linderman. Mr. Lendnrman I? a fina singer and holds an audience spoil bound while on tba floor. This community can boast of having the champion cotton picker of the County, One day week before teat Mr. W. E John ston picked 514 pounds. Who can beat this for a one dav's picking? < me nigbt last we~k Mr. M. Roggs bad the misfortune to lose bia gin house and machinery by fire. It ia not known how the fire originated. Mr. Henry Martin haa just returned from a visit to Tennessee. He reports a pleasant trip. Mrs. Newton has gone to Tennessee to spend the fall and winter with her son, Mr. J. 0. C. Newton. All of tha glnners In this community seem to be doing a good business. Last Wednesday night aome one broke into tbs Btore at Majora and took several things. They also took an amount of money but we have not learned how much and some postage stamps. Two fellows, by tbe namos of Nix and Orey, were sus pected of the crime. They were arrested and carried before Magistrate Wakefield who turned them over to the Sheriff at Anderson to await their trial at the Feb ruary term of Court. Several of the stolen ?rucies were found at their homes. Several Mormon Elders have been can vassing this psrt of tbs County diitribu ting their literature and preaching wher ever they were allowed to do so. Wo think these people should be given free lodging out in the c-r-sn air. They a.o going about making their living off people for nothing and getting big pay for their work. The patrons of Bethany r.ibool have selected Mrs. J. W. Evatt aa their teach sr another year. L. Baal E. Rocky River Items. After abotit three weeks absence In yonr ralur/ole paper we will now make our ap pearance again. Christmas la just over the bill, and it won't be long 'till we all can hang up our locks and stockings. - We have had soma fine weather for tba tethering of our little 8?off-cotton and Xii ii. Mist Jennie Daniel, one of Lowndes rllle's obaiming ladle?, has bean spending i, few day a In thia community. Como igaln,- we are always glad to ace you. Mr. L. P. Gally, Sr., and wife returned ioma from Bowman, Ga., last Wednesday. They report a pleasant time while out theta. Opossum hunting scorns to bo tho order >f the night now, as you can hear "Ga )le*a" horn blowing in avery direction,; A certain yoong lady of thia vicinity sought her s gold watch. So look ont? >oy*? you can't fool har about bad time JOW. There sra more cripple people this fall, [ think, than I ever saw bofo.-A. , Sociables have started io thia part of tha own-poor shoes. Mr. P. M. Anderson, the Poatrnssterafc bia place, will coon move to Abbeville ind go into the blacksmithing business. Well, Mr. Editor, I think we country Allows will have to quit farmingandgo lo the faciory or go to the poor house one. IKO, Our Cullimbin Letter. COLUMBIA, S. C., Nov. 1, iw??. Tho State 1'air will opon uoxt Monday and continue for livo consecutive days. It promises to be the best over given un der tho auspices of tbe Agricultural So clety. During the past ton days tbe va rious committees have been putting in good work and everything seems to be in fairly good shape for the opening. Mr. J. C. Wi 1 born, President of the State Farmers' Alliante, has Issued a call for representatives of the organization to meet in Columbia on Wednesday of Pair Week to take the initiative in calling a mooting of the farmers of all tbeSouthern States for the purpose of making some arrangement towards the decreaso in acreage of cotton to be planted the ensu ing year. There will also be a conven tion of the County Supervisors, this hav ing been called by Supervisor King, of Darlington County. Prof. Holmes, of the University of North Carolina, will lecture on "fiood Hoads." General Hoy Stone, the United States expert on the subject, will be present and take part in the discussion. In addition to the above there will be a series of meetings and lectures by compe tent authority on the following subject*: "The Garden, Orchard and Vineyard," "Thoroughbred Stock," "Growing From Seed and Improving Seed by Selection," "The Relation of Mechanics to Agricul ture," "How Best to Sustain Agricul tural Organizations." These meetings wiii be extremely interesting and in structive, and many farmers will avail themselves of thia opportunity. Mr. Norton, having received his com mission as Congressman from the Sixth District, has resigned the office of Comp troller-General and Mr. L. P. l ipton, au ditor of Spartanburg County, has been appointed to succeed bim. Mr. lipton ic expected to arrive this afternoon, at which time he will, qualify and take charge of the office. Mr. Brewton has been appointed to succeed Mr. Epton as auditor of Spartan bu rg County. This last appointment is not proving very satisfac tory to the office-holders of that County. Tbe Representatives and Senator peti tioned the Governor to appoint Mr. W. G. O'S b iel do. The only objection to Mr. Browton was that he belonged to the Conservative faction, which, in the opin ion of these Solons, ought to incapacitate bim from holding office. Mr. Cowper Patton, a member of tbe General Assembly from Richland Coun ty, hast again bobbed up with his bill for redistricting the State. It will be re membered that Mr. Patton Introduced a similar bill at the last session of th* Leg islature, but failed in his attempt to Lave his pet scheme enacted. In speaking of the measure, Mr. Patton says be will suc ceed in having the bill passed if design ing politicians will not interfere-if they will only make their political aspirations subservient to the good to be gained by the passage of the bill. He wishes to take Richland out of the same district that Spartanburg Is in and place the former m the same district aa either Sum ter or Darlington. The most important part of Mr. Patton's bill ia to place Spar tanburg County in any district rave the ono in which Rtohland ia placed. Aa ia %rmmr**mw TV ? - T5_*#.-I --_ - 1-. - -- .~ mjv/*ru, iii. i. x alvon ia nUAiuuo MS gv ?rv. Congress, but sees no chance as long ss 8portanburg County is lu his district. 80 when the bill is brought np in the Gen eral Assembly, the oppononts af the bill will have the vantage ground of accusing the gentleman from Richland es being a designing politician. A. B. 8. - mum I 1JI1 Kind Vfon?? From Our Contemporaries. Tho Anderson Intelligencer came ts us last week- as an eight page paper, seven columns to the page. The paper is great ly improved, moon enlarged, and ia now one or the handsomest weeklies ip the State. Long may it prosper and shed its light and influence over the good people of Anderson County.- Orangeburg Times and Democrat. The Anderson Intelligencer is now sn eight page paper, seven columna to the page. . The paper ls greatly Improved, much enlarged, and ls now ono of the best weeklies in the State. Long may it prosper and shed Its dight and influence over the good people of AcdeaaOu Coun ty.- Picken* ?Sentinel. t ? The Anderson Intelligenoer has always been a first olass newspaper, but as it now appears in its 1 new form of eight pages it ls far better than ever. Moy the progressive editors and proprietor.*, Messrs. Cl Ink scales A Langston, con tinue t* prosper.--Hampton Guardian. The Anderson Intelligencer has been considerably improved, and its form changed to an eight page paper. The In telligencer bus always been an excellent paper, but it ls new larger and better than ever before, which is saying a good deal.-LanrcnsvHlc Herald. . ' The Anderson IntelliKenoer comes out in wight page form and much improved. It was formerly a blanket sheet. The In telligencer la very' prosp?rons, having about the largest subscription list of any weekly in the State. 3a?<?**. ?bandant sncod?s, to the Intelligencer.-A. R. Presbyterian. Tho Anderson Intelligencer came out in new and Improved form last week, snowing tbe spirit of enterprise possessed by Messrs. Cllnkacales A Langston. The Intelligencer ls already GIG ofthebest papers ?published in the otate and its change will make lt ?ll the more popu lar.-Kingstrce Record. ' . Oar borne paper, the Anderson (8. C.) Intelligencer, came to na last week In a new dress. It bad been a nins column, tour pag? paper* Now it contains, eight pages of Bovon columns each. We con gratulate tho owners. Long may the In telligencer continue as tho champion of ibo poopio:a rights, it la She best County paper we've , ever saan.-Sevier CounO; {Ark.) Democrat. '. Lost week the Anderson Intelligencer came out as an eight paser paper-seven columna to the pag?.'-A? ?orne, pilos. The Intelligencer has always stood nlgb, and lia management bas been excellent. It doa? a floe trasloaos. The circulation ls greater than toat of soy other country papen and ?j ita advertising patronage ls onouKh to make tho proprietors rich. The fotclllgeaoer ls conservative in ita business management-slow 16 take a otop for ward-but whon ii does take a ? step lt never retraces. For instance: It one of tbs first of the country paper? to use a cylinder press; it was, perhaps," the first to ate steam; n now usen ?lee td6*4ty to run the ores? and to light th? office. The Intelligencer is one of tho ' very best news^apers'Of which wo nave' , any scouolntonoe. The. editor lacks ono ato wi th b.belora after tho first of Jsnu if bo doesn't trot married he may lose a friend.-Abbeville PrcM and lian ne*. ' ? ? - ---, .?':.?" -- A card of Thanks. Mi* ?DITOVI I dosiro io return my' .banka to tho hind friends^ and neighbors who rendt-red such -valuable a-.els ta?ca to me last Wednesday night, on tbeo-icMlon of tho fire at m jr mill. Ou vs*' J>OLT. WE CHALLENG i WE have a great Stock of Goods. We have put much time and thought on obtaining tbe best in our power In every particular. We are prepared to meet competition-we are in a position to compare with anybody. We are not afraid of the search-light of investigation, and will be satisfied akthe result, after a fair and square comparison. We believe in what we have to sell you, and we pin our faith to our Stock, our Prices, our Values. This may seem idle talk to some people, but remember this is an every-day business with us. We study our business? the wants and needs of the people. We are in terested in nothing but the Dry Goods and Clothing business. That's where we get our living, and that's where we always expect to get it. With all the energy at our command, with all confidence in our ability to please, and with an abiding faith in our ability to merit the patronage of the surrounding country, we are pushing our Stuff before th? public. Yes, we believe in what we have to offer you, and you will, too, if you will give us a few minutes of your time. We know ho\* to sell for short margin of profit. We know that no one can or does appreciate trade (no matter how small) more than we do. We expect to do a great business from now until the Holidays. The season for trade is now upon us. Get prices from whom you will or where you may, and then come to see us and put us to the test. We won't be long get ting together. DRESS GOODS. We have more of them than the times justify-from, high-priced terns down to 8c. per yard, and we will not let anybody undersell us. pat GAPES AND JACKETS. The Shopping Public says we have the Capes aud Jackets of the City, and from tho way they have beeu going, notwithstanding the unseasonable weather, we believe it. We have plenty of them left yet, and will let no one undersell us. ? Domestics, Plaids, Sheeting, Bleached and Unbleached, At your own prices, BLANKETS. You will need them now, and we can supply them. We.have au elegant stock of the cheap os well as the Honest Southern Mude AU Wool Goods. Io Blankets, as in all other departments, we will not be undersold. MILLINERY. We have a large Stock of Millinery, and are keeping it right square up to-date, and will not be undersold by any one. We give Latest Style and Best Work. ' Ladies1 Misses' and Children's SHOES. We are revolutionizing our Shoe Stock. We think we have struck rock in wearers and prices. Lades' Fine Shoes in Spring Heel, Common Sense aud Opera Toes at from $1.00 to 83.00. Every pair frond SI .50 up guaran teed solid leather. Women's Heavy Shoes from 81.00 down to 50c. Misses' Shoes of very best quality from 75c. to $2.00, oa wide or narrow last. Chil dren's Shoes from the infant's Moccasins to prettiest Patent Tip. Children's Heavy 8hoes at 10c, 25c and 60c. WE CAN DO YOU GOOD ON SHOES. Don't stop short of seeing this Department. Ready for Every One in our Clothing Department. * We just will not take a second place to any one. Why should we? We have bought from the best and most reliable people we could find, and we have selected with greatest care and taste afforded by our long experience. We have calcu lated on large sales and small profits. Small profits satisfy us. We bought our Stock specially to soil-for no other pur pose-and we pledge you to let no one undersell us. Let us have a show at you. Our expectations from now until the holidays are great. The people appreciate good values, and we believe they are coming to see us. That's all we ask-broad assertion-but we are willing to risk it. Come, if you only want a paper of Pins or a Collar or the smallest article we keep. Your coming within our doors will be appreciated. v , Yours ready and anxious for comparison, A Li ADER HAS CO?fSE ! "WE ARE THE PEOPLE!" We have the Swellest Unas in Town, j We have others. Strictly XJp-tc-Date* ^^^^?^^^^^^^P SHOE ^???F^ COMPETITION; THE WINNER 49 1 TO^W ?y ^ If you have ticket with the above number bring your j familyto the Electric City Shoe Store and be fltted^? Shoes absolut my free. .'Jr* ?-.?!.? FRIPP & LIGON, W?M?ffl ANDERSON, ?. C. MERELY TO GIvll'YOIj^^pM A? to how we twa SELLING GOODS THESE DAYS, We ?note tooldw s Hcavv Arctic Flannel 4?c All Wool Flannel 8c. Heavy Canton Flannel 6c. ' ? Heavy ?ed Tick 6c . . Fast Colored Seamless Hosiery, double heel and toe, black nad brown, 10c* Heavy Knit Socks oo. a pair.; Boys' Suspenders two pairs for 6c. HannibalDoe Skin Jeana 12|c. a yard. ' Men's Work Shirts 24c each. The best Knit Shirl? 45c . Heavy Undershirts, full size, 18o y?C All Wool, ilecce lined Shirta and Drawers only 90c Sait. Ladies' Union Suits 50c The very beat pf Underwear, commonly sold a't $3.00 per Suit, $1.00. The above are prices at which we retail our Goods; ' uni on comparison* you will find ?un? to be about 10 per cent below New York Cpst^-s?lt we make a profit ^Bfe buy mostly from Factories, and take the profits the J?Tj? hera ?sually enjoy. ' Wc set the pace for reliable SHOES. We can show in our Stock every class and description of Footwear from makers noted for: their relia bility, and our beat advertisement for this department aro Inpse^who have profited by our superior Goods, and -who return to us foi? ^dplic?teti.. We make a specialty of fitting up entire families with ^^^iAta^s:':!^|Ay;.'ot Shoe*, and can giyo.you a good discount in buying this \vay..; ^ w , ^ ;.: : Yee,, it seems to be getting rather warm ia oar. old town. Let tbe good Work: continue--tbe farmers need the help. Selling cotton at five cents he needs close prices. Gut 'em low, slash .'the knife in 'em, and let the people have the promts,' We came here to stay, and don't you forget it, "Bud," we arc st UND)ERBUYV^^^^ Does the work. . Some say they bought too heavily, others must olnsp. ?ufe',b ut the Backet bought just right. All in knowing how. Just picked up .$5,000 stock ?)r^Vopb^Shoe8,.Clothing, &o., at'fifty cents pn the dollar, and f or next sixty.days wo mean to slash 'em into pieces. AU new stock, and they must go. ?pe price 'won|t hiove 'em, another, will, and don't you forget it. The "Hacket" is in the race, andnif you will look at this you will .believe it. We lead th? f?ock- * Any shoe on bur counter No. 1, Ladies', Mens' and Boys', 75 cents. On counter No. 2, 94 cents. Now these goods are all worth double the . money. A8k,your neighbors about them, they can tell you. Sold more shoes' in six weeta th^ any iwQ.concerns.in> Anderson County, and will continue doing it. Ladies shoes begin 43 cents.up,AJhii?rens', it> cents up, Mens', ?3 cents up. Np, we don't Vav^ at; cost, but it is abouitime for the same old "chest nut cost 'skies.'I. Y'0\x canJfc fool the people, they know merchants don't sell goods at cost. 'v. Sorry-' wo didn't buy'twice as" many goods as we did... Can't keep' 'em; ; ,?very train comes in with new goods and prices tell the' tale and keep our,store crowded from Monday morning 'till Saturday night. . Twenty-five Slate Pencils 1 cont, Cake Soap 1 cent, 4 boxes Matches 1 cent, G papera Needles 1 cent, 5 Lead Pencils 1 cont, 25 Envelopes 1 cent, 2 yards La?o 1 cent, and many other things too numerous to mention. Come, foy yo?ir*o?f: Now, let us give y eu ?. pointer. Clothing si yourows prise. Along Wttt^r.Proofs^aoiatosh Overcoat. $1.98. Mens' ?uit of Clothes, ?1.98 Boya*'Wool Snit, 49 cents, and on np at your own pr? Jp, not oars. ?ato't keep ihn people from coming to the **llacket." . Prices will draw. Tho people know whereto go.' 7 Don't befooled into buying before you look afc our gWdB^ moko 'em selling five cento cotton. Oar loads of stuft ?ojr the :.*Jr^^cket,|. and we intend to keep 'em coming., No, it pttMleo .^ Ouly been hero six wecke and the ,*?oke"t^tore,,> ?s ?pw?da?l over this country. People come for wiles around, teliusthe^ ^^Nice heavy Outing, 3J .ocRts. Nice smooth Ginghams 2J that everybody charges;5? c?ntstor. Good Bc<? Ticking 4f ocnts per yard; better at 8 coots, and the very ^ per yard. All Wool flannel8 cents, any body, cn earth to heat our prices on Je*ms. Pen more Joar? ^ Boys' 10 cents, Worth 25, v ic?, ?bat's'what keeps the Racket "in the a wini."