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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-21

! "That's her room where the flames are COM
, ing out OF the window" SAID Maria, the cham
| bermaid.
Bring ladder--quick |" shouted the tramp.
And all get pals of water
| Ascending the ladder, he soon reached the
window Of BRIDES chamber, and with one bound
was lost to sight. With bated breath the others
watched for his appearance. 1t seemed 80 very
iong-an age-ere he WAS seen again, although
1t was only minute or two.
But in the meantime carriage dashed up the
avenue. The master and mistress had returned
You may imagine their feelings when they heard
that their darling little child was in the midst Of
those flames How they prayed that he who
had gone to deliver her might succeed in his en-
deavor
Presently the tramp appeared at the window
the scarlet flames spreading about him in a bril-
liant frame of fire.
!, In his arms, carefully wrapped in the coat he
had taken of to protect her, was little Birdie.
Ere he had gone half way down the ladder he
held out his burden for other hands to take.
This done, his strength gave way and he fell to
the ground.
Kind friends gathered around him, and wept
as they beheld him. His back WAS only covered
by the charred shreds Of the old ragged cotton
shirt, his beard and hair were signed, and his
face was black burnt and bleeding. His fall,
too, had injured him internally, and the fire and
smoke had totally blinded him. Suffering terri
bly,, he needed not the inquiries relative to his
condition, but only murmured family THE
little girl-little Birde-is she ali right -
Yes, yes, all safe and sound But my brave
fellow, what can We do for you2" said Mr..
Leigh.
Don't do anythin' for me, sir. Just git the
upper hand of the fire."
We have. 1t is rapidly being subdued. But
tell us, can't we ease youY'
g No, nothin', pr. guess I'm about dun fur.
Glad that was able to do little suthin' fur ye,
sir, you've been kind I'm glad the Lord let
me do one thing fore die that needn't be
'shamed OF.
But Oh dear, kind man. / can't let you
die " cried Birdie, kneeling beside the tramp
and sobbing bitterly. .' Oh, to think, that you
lose your life fol- mine 1t seems 30 hard that
you must die for me !"
Waal, that's 40 much better than il I'd live
might break all the good resolutions I've made.
Pr'aps God seed was 40 weak, an thought he'd
better take me. Don't cry, little one I'm glad
could save you"
His voice grew fainter and fainter as he said
" Christ pardoned the dying thief didn't he?
Wish I'd been better ; but Jeaus is kind an
good-an' mercful--p'r'aps he'll pardon me. !
-ruther think He-will."
The voice ceased speaking, and over the
mans scared face came look of perfect peace.
SOIL had just been launched out upon the
great unknown seattle poor, weak. sinful soul
Of" only tremp."-RearHt and Home
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-21
pALTIMORE & POTOMAC r. r,

NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON THROUGH
ON AND AFTER MARCH 7TH, 1875.
Trains will leave Wilmington In connection with
the Baltimore Il Potomac r, r., as follows:
Leave wilmington 2.O8, A. M. Arrive Washington
6.12, A. NJ, city time.
Leave wilmington 1907 A. ID. Arrive washington
2.43, p. M, city time.
Leave Wilmington 1885 P. M. Arrive washington
4.03, P. M city time.
Leave Wilmington Is, P. M. Arrive Washington
5.13, P. M, city time.
Leave Wilmington ITO, P. NJ. Arrive Washington
E.23 P. NJ, city time.
RETURNING:
Leave washington s.05, A. M, city time. Arrive
Wilmington 1901, Z. M.
Leave washington 9.2S, A. NJ, city time. Arrive
wilmington 1910, T. M.
Leave Washington at LIS P. Nj. Arrive Whining
ton 5.32, p. M.
Leave Washington ASS P. NJ, city time. Arrive
wilmington 9.20 p. M.
Leave washington 9.os, p NJ, city time. Arrive
wilmington l.2l, A. NJ.
Local Trains leave Baltimore 100. $40 and IO.G5,
A. NJ, 100, 410, T1b, 9.95, p NJ. Arrive Washington
$780, 9.45 and l1.2S A. NJ 24S, o55 9.05, and lilo T.
M.
Leave washington $40 and 1l.5o A. NJ, $40, 7.1o
aud 1O.loP. M. Arrive Baltimore 1915, A. NJ, l.2b,
b.45, S.35 and 13, r. M. GEO. G. WILKINS,
superintendent
FRANK THOMSON, Genl. Manager.
D. NJ. BOYD, JR, General Pass. Agt. feb2S-u
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-21
NOR SINGING SCHOOLS

No book can bs better fitted to provide agreeable
musical entertainment mingled with instructiln,
than the
/! SONG MONARCH!i
By II. Il. PALMER assisted by L. o. FMERsoS
PRICE, rs CENTS.
M II contains the Singinlng School Course usual In
unufch Music Books, ith abundant exercises, ETC.,
una, IN addition, ne collection of cheerful Easy
nees Tor practice, thus rendering II lite as inter-
's'lhg as good easy Glee Book.
-. Musical Societies will bear In mind our new Cho-
Ius Cholr, tslS 10 per doZ) by Dr.. 1ourjee also,
iietkihs Anthem Hook (fl.50l; both fine COLLECTIONS
'or lhofal Associations and for Choirs.
FOR CHOIRS
40 The latest collection of Church Music by the sue
'e'siul compiler, Ii. X, Palmer, Is
~ THE LEADER &!
m NOT quite as large nor as expensive as other re-
vent @ Church Music Books, 1t still contains a great
s,1aLIety OF Metrical music, Anthems etc, ETC., ID
u,.iltion TO the usual singing school Course L. U.
Shersoh contributes large number OF tunes.
PRICE sl,8s. OR si2.OO PER DOZEN.
sold by all mus deae's. FEM, post.free, for re-
Tall price.
oLlYER YER DITsoN co.. CHAs. B. DITsoN co.
Boston. III B'dway. New York.
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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-21
Montgomery's
Nervine F!
vEGETINE Is SOLD BY ALL

Nl0ntgomery's Nervine cures Rheumatism.
MOntg0mery's Nervlne cures Neuralgia.
M0ntgomery's Nervine cures Hysterla.
Nontgomery's Nervine cures Headache.
MOntgOmery's Nervine cures Scatica.
Montgomery's Nervine cures Fits.
MOntgOmery's Nervine cures Tic Doloreux
Montgomerys Nervne cures Palpitation OF the
Heart, and all Nervous Affections.
Why suffer, when one bottle OF this medicine VIII
give you immediate relief? Principal depot, l3l N.
Snth street, Philadelphia, Pa For sale by all
druggists.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-21
Ofsau Steamships.


A MEXICAN LINE --TH E s55er9A
IA AMERICAN STEAMSHIP COM .sE5daHes
PANY OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS mall steam
''''' = rMiLADEI.PHIA AND LIVERPOOL.
CALLING AT QURsfisToHE,
Sailing every Thursday from Phlladelphla and
Sailing every Wednesday from Liverpool.
The following Steamers are appointed t9 sail frcm
Philadelphia.
,,KxsILwosrr. July % Cry OF LInERrcK. Aug ds
PTESsYLvAGIA Aug. 8 OHIO, aug 26
INDIANA, Aug. - lLIIEoIE, Sept. 2
=, PRICES OF PASSAGE N CURRENCY.
steerage and intermediate tickets to and from all
points at the lowest rates.
Steamers marked with Star do not carry inter-
mediate.
Passenger accommodations for all classes rnsnr-
passed. Ample attendance Is provided. every
steamer carries surgeon ana s'ewaIaess: war in
addition to the usual Life-Boats and Life-prsssrv
through tickets and through Bills o; Lading
sued between all prominent points:
For passage, rates OF freight and other intorme
PIsTER WRIGHT Il SONS, Genl Agts.,
soT Walnut ST., Philadelphia
Richardson. spence Co. N.&.J. .Cumminsd Bros
Belts erRo3 AgenR adaus Express ONCE VIII
mington, Delaware. A. II. GR1MSHAW. AGENT
Wilmington, Del
DIED STAR LlNE-APPOINT- <ffEk
La ed to carry the Belgian and United -see1Ak
States Mails. The following Steamers are appointed
FOR ANTWERP:
From Philadelphia. From New York
ysDERLAND, Aug. 25 STATE OF NEVADA Aug.1s
NEDERLAND, SEP. Is lBWITZERLAND, Sep. 8
FROM ANTWERP.
For Philadelphia For New York.
vADERLAND. Aug l SWITZERLAND Aug. 13
NEDKRLAND Aug. 2o STATE OF NEyADA Sep. 6
PRICES OF PASSAGE IN CURRENCY,
First Cabin 800 Second Cabin, $50
Steerage and Intermediate tickets to and from ali
points at the lowest rates.
Passenger accommodations for ell classes unsur-
passed. Ample attendance iS provided. Every
steamer carTie5 surgeon and stewardess.
Through tickets and through bills OF ladng issued
between all prominent peints.
For passage, rates Of freight and other Informs
ton apply to
30T Walnut street. PHILADELPHIA. ~ Broad Street,
New York. B. Wonder Becke, General european
press once, wilmington, Del. A. Il. GRIMSHAW,
Agent Wilmington. Del. myT-ly
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-21
CTEAM WASHING.

Wnne steam mas been propclling railroad ~
ships and variety of machinery and labor-savine
implements for the benefit OF men, only recently has
1t been made to do womans work in the'kitchen. II
is now harnessed In the CHAMPION STEAM
WASHER, AND MADE TO WASH AND BLEACH
PERFECTLY, by driving the water up ami then
down through the clothes under the Lid Ia rotary
motion) carrying the dirt with it, until they are
white and clean, without the use of wash-board saw
ing time, labor, the wear of fabric and the womans
knuckles. The steamer will not explode or boil
over; this cannot be said of snpother steam washer
now in use. We offer 1t alone on its merits. with
desiring to purchase should it prove what we airm
1t to be. no humbug.
Come and see 1t at CAPELLE d BROS,
212 Market Street; or address IL. NJ. " II. H. RILE,
Wilmington, Del. or X. AUSTIN, 209 Pearl Street,
Camden, N. j., manufacturers and prOprietors for
the States Of Delaware and New Jersey, with Della
ware and Chester counties, Pa. marriott
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-21

CONSU UMPTION, BRONCHITIS,
~ Coughs, Colds and for all diseases OF the lungs
and throat, use
DIR. MILLEe,S COUGH SYRUP,
one bottle will give great relief Only so cts For sale
at MclNALL'S,drug store end X Market, Whining
ton. Liberal discount to the trade. send your orders
to the above, or MONTGOMERY 4 CO., Agents, 13l
NJ 9th street Philadelphia may6-ly
nR. MILLER'S GREAT VEGETABLE
- DYSPEPSIA REMEDY
Cannot be excelled for the cure of weak stOmachs
datulency. indigestion and general debility. and
diseases of the nervous system. 80 cts MclNALL'S
2nd x Market. v ilmington, or MONTGOMERY
CO., general agents. 1871 N. 9th St., Philadelphia.
may6-ly
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-21
EaiI 8nad E:ass.

Trains for Atlantic leave foot of Vine street, Phil
adephia, at s. a, M, mail; 2.3', p m. express d.,
D. m., express, Is m, accom-; saturdays Is, p
m, express. 0, p. m, accor. Sundays 7, m. mall
Leave Atlantic city at G1o a. rn., accom- 7.2o, a.
m express II 10, H. n., eXprcts; f40 p. m, mail.
Mondays 4.55 n. m. accom-; 40, a. N, express
Sundays, 5. p In., mail. Jyl-2m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-21
a;,rdifal.
THE MILD POWER CURES.
HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFICS.


HAVE PROVED FROM THE MOST ample ex-
perience, an entire success. Simple, Prompt, Enlc-
ent and Reliable They are the only medicines per-
fectly adapted to popular use-so simple that mis-
takes cannot he made In using them 30 harmless
as to be free from danger and so efficient as to be
always reliable. They have the highest commenda-
ton from all, and will always render satisfaction.
Nos. Cures Cents
/. FEvBRs, Congestion, Innanmations. ..........25
2. WORKS., Worm Fever, Worm Colic,. c,...........26
0. CRyINGooLIc, or Teething of Infants, ........b
4. DIARRIIdA of Children or Adults, ...........25
6. DYsENTEBY, Gripping, Bilious Collie. c,..........25
.. CHoLERA-MoRBUs, Vomiting, g,..............".25
7. COUGHS, Colds, Bronchitis S..................S rs
8. NEURALGIA, Toothache, Faceache..
Q. HEADACHES Sick Headache. Vertigo, o,..........25
10. DYSPEPSIA, Bilious stomach, ,...............25
II. SUPPRESSED, or Painful Periods. s,...........25
IL. WHITES, too Profuse Periods,
13, GROUP, Cough, Difficult Breathing, g,..........25
Ia. SALT kHBuM, Eryspe as, Eruptons ..-.......2 25
10. RHEUMATISM, Rheumatic Pains, ..............25
lG. FEVER AND AGuE, Chill Fever, Agues, 80
L. PILES, blind or bleeding.
IS. OPnTHALMY, and Sore or weak Eyes, ......50
10. CATARRH, acute or chronic Influenza ........50
30. WHoopNG-CoU6H, violent coughs. ......... 80
81. ASTHMA, oppressed Breathing, .............hO 80
% FAR DISCHARGES, impaired hearing, ........b0
2s. SCRofuIA, ENLARGED glands sWellings, .'..'h,
26. sgA-sIoENEss, sickness from riding, ........5o
". KIDNEY-DIsEAsE Gravel, ......."...........50 80
rs. NERvRoUs DEBILITY, ....................10 90
~. SoKE MOUTH CaDker ........................D
80. URINARY wRAKNsss, wettlng the bed, ......50
n. PAiNFu Il rkRIoDs with Spasms, ............b0
80. EriLErsgy, Spasms, 81. vitus Dance. ......1 20
"a. DIPHrHyRIA liberated sore throat. ....-... so
80. CuvoNfC CONCEPTIONS and Eruptlons ......b0
Vials, 30 cents. (except25, a2, and 33A Isl 10
FAMILY CASES.
Case (Morocco) with above S5 large vials and
Manuel of directions. s.......................Si0 0p
Case (Morocco) of 90 large vials and Book. 20
Single Boxes and Vas os above
eH-These remedies sent by the case or single
box to any part OF the country, free of CHARGE on
receipt of price. Address
HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE CO.,
once and Depot, No. 5G2 Broadway, New York.
For Sale in Wilmington by
W. IT. ALRICH,
JOHN j. GALLAGHER,
b. Il q. sfIOEM AKER,
r. BRlNGHURST d co
+. McINtLL, JR.
teb21. .deod&wIy A. WALTON
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-21
PlLEsl PILESiI PILESi!I

spohr's New Pile Cure Sure cure and absolute
preventative Sold by all dealers, 81 per box. or
culars free on appca ion. ask your druggists for
y. Don't be put of with any other article which ne
says Is as good II he has not got 1t, We Will SEND IL
ny mail, post paid, for $i.1s per box.
Address, MONTGOMERY Il CO., Agents, No. 181
NJ Ninth st Philadelphia. augl0-6md&w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-21
WOULD NOT BE WITHOUT
We G E TIN E
FOR TEN TIMES ITS COST.

FOR TEN TIMES ITS COST
The great benefit have received from the use Of
vgdETIsR induces me to give my testimony in its
favor. believe 1t to he not only Of great value for
restoring the health, but preventative OF diseases
peculiar to the spring and summer SEASONS.
would not be without 1t for ten times lbs cost
EDWARD TILDEN.
Attorney and General Agent for Massachusetts Of
the Craftsmen's Life Assurance Company, No. 40
sears Building, Boston, Mass. jy27-4w
VRGETINE Is SOLD RY ALI, DRIJGGIST4
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-21
Steamboat giirr

: =
+ F,0A 'AfA "as' on .ks
TUESDAYS, THURsDAYs AND SATURDAYS.
ON and after THURSDAY, July 22,
THE STEAMER " CIT POINT" Capt. Fitzgerald,
VIII run "a above, leaving Philadelphia from Arch
Street Wharf, at 915 and New Castle H. 5,or arrival
Of trains from Wilmington.
FARE, between Wilmington and Cape May. .25
ohh AM l.on
CulLDtEN. ....... L2o
1.-THE CITY POINT" Ia q good sea boat, has fine
state room acc 0mmodations and everything neces-
sary for the comfort of passengers.
@. TAGGART, Agent,
Jy21-tf lOl N. Delaware Ave-, Philadelphia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-21

PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON Il
J. BALTIMORE RAILROAD
MAY 81, 1875.
Trains will leave Wilmington as follows, for
Philadelphia and Intermediate Stations 10 81o
$50 9.4T, 1870 a. m., 2, Alb, 1920, $50, p. m.
Philadelphia and New York, 1.Sl a. NJ, l2lT 1912,
6.d2, p. N.
Baltimore and intermediate Stations 1887 1902,
a. H., $40 p. m.
Baltimore and WashiHgton la.5s s.os, 1902. a. rn,
1856, 1.23, $40, T.10 p. N.
Trains for Delaware Division, leave for
New Castle, $780, $50, 925 o. M, las, $40, p. m.
Harrington and Intermediate Stations, b.00, 925,
q. M, $40, p. m.
Delmar and Intermediate statious 800, s25, a. nj.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Philadelphia ana Intermediate Stations, $40, a.
M, 445, $50, p. m.
Philadelphia and New York, l.3l 0. m.
Baltimore and Washington l2b2,2.O3 a. m.
For further information passengers are referred
to the time tables posted at the depot.
marl9-ly II. +. KENNEY, superintendent
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-21
Stuufs, atsatsrs, Bauges, &r.
NEW STOVE AND HKATER STORE
~ AND
GENERAL HoUsK-FURNIsHrNe EMPORIUM

WILLIAM +. ROBINSON
HAS OPENED A NEW
STOVE AND HEATER STORE.
AT the N II. cor of Second and King sts., fronting
On Second st. Constantly on hand all the latest I'M
proved STOVES, HEATERS, AND RANGES. "a
trohs supplied at the shortest notice loctl4-u
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-21
rCHE COMMERCIAL PRESS.

COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-21

attached.
CONNECTIONS.
ct wilmington with trains on the Philadelphia,
wilmington & Baltimore and Delaware Railroads..
At Chadds Ford with trains on p. 4 b. q. X. X.
At Coatesville with trains on Penna. X. r., and al
Reading with trains on Pha. u Reading, Leb. Va,
and East Penna., and Reading 4 Columbia Railroad
and the Reading and LehIgh Railroad.
E. COLLINGS,
nisr9-tf General superintendent
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-21

viii run as follows: Leave Wilmington, at $50,
a.. m. and b. IN leave Hook at 72o, a m. and 150,
m; leave Chester at T.40, a. m, and 40, p. IN.
Returning leave Philadelphia at 80 a. IN. and 4.15,
p m. Fare from Wilmington 80 cents; return trip
tickets, 80 cents, Fare from Hook or Chester, 20
c., ,nts; return trlR tickets, 80.
Freight taken az heretofore.
Parties shipping carriages are notified that the
line will not be responsible for any damages after
landing on the wharf at Philad elphia.
Mr.. Taggart will forward them at shippers risk II
requested TO do 80. my15,tf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-21


often cause
just the placing of wax candle only couple
of inches too near the lace curtain-and then
the nurse girl vent OUT, UNCONSCIOUS oil the
mischief that would ensue from her act.
Then the flame, shooting up, seized hold OF
the delicate lace, and famed by the night breeze
az it breathed in at the open window, the fiery
element divided into two branches, one climbing
up the curtain and along the ceiling, and the
other creeping along the white velvet, rose
strewn carpet until it caught hold Of the dainty
dressing table adorned with foamy billows OF
lace. Leaving charred remains or these, II
swept along to the bed, where it met the other
fame-the two having formed fiery circuit
around the chamber. i.
Did it pause there Did it have no mercy 7
Alb, no Not even though in that bed lay the
sweetest, dearest child that ever was-little
Birdie, sleeping peacefully. Her red lips were
parted disclosing the tiny poarly teeth, the
ROSY cheek was pressed on the round white arm
and dimpled shoulder and her golden hair, all
unbound, lay like a halo OF light about her. A
sweet picturs Of childish beauty, she slept on,
all unconscious of the terrible demon lowering
over her. -,
| posts and with fiery scarlet tongues 1T Tapped
| at the white curtains and dainty counterpane.
A pitying angel must have whispered in little
BRIDES ear Just then, for she awoke and sprang
| hurridly out OF bed but bewildered and blind
ed with smoke, she could not find her way eth.
| or to window or door and with a horrifed cry OF
| "Papa mamma y she sank TO the moor,
| Suddenly '.Fire fire ~ loud voice cried
out below, and the night air rang with the FEAR
| full word.
Mr.. Leigh and his wife were away at a wed.
| ding, and no one at home but the servants, and
| they, wild and excited, did nothing but run
| hitler and thither, wrisgine-sheir hands, and
uttering exclamptons. ,, ,,
"Och' mo poor darllnt me poor little, Miss
Birdie It's all burnt she'll be entirely u cried
| Nora the nurse. ,,.,
| tramp. who had left his bed in the barn at the
first alarm, and WAS the only person who seemed
to have any presence Of mind. Where ID
shep Speak woman "
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-02-04

Morris, and an official Gazette extra will be
issuel containing the proclamation. .....A re-
volt occurred in the penitentiary at Jefferson
City, Mo. Nearly three hundred men quit
work in the shoe-shop, and armed themselves
with hammers, knives, pixies, etc. The revolt
was quelled without bloodshed or harm to any
body, although at the time il was feared that
there would be serious trouble III the
census of 1870, the total Of males twenty-one
years old and upwards, in Louisiana, was given
at 173, ,979. OF this number S7,0G6 were white
males and s6, 913 were colored
Admiral Porter's annual report of the
United States navy shows the navy is in a
wretched condition. The admiral says the
West India fleet has shown itself very I'M
suitable for war purposes that of all the
wooden constructions of the war only three
are left available, the rest being decayed and
laid up that We have but six monitors fit fol-
service out Of forty-eight which appear OH the
navy register that of the ninety-nne wooden
vessels on the navy list only thlrty-one can
properly be called vessels of war. and of these
not one can contend with foreign ships OF
equal size. Many lives have been lost by
snow slides in the Western mountains. .....
Notwithstanding the cold. fine military dis
play took place on the occasion of the in-
auguration of Gov. Bedle, of New Jersey. go.
The Civil Appropriation bill, before the
United States Congress, appropriates 9297,o0C
to the States for expenses in raising volunteers
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-02-04
The Dangers of Gambling.

A Denver (Col. correspondent Of the
Fitchberg, Mass, Sentinel, writes:
Early in the year 1860, boy left his
home III the States, bound for the new
Ell Dorado then known as Pixies Peak.
After several years of varied experience
he "made raise " from mining enter
prise and started on visit to the old
folks at home. But on reaching Den
yer, the infatuations of that city were too
much for him. In hopes of increasing
his fortune he played heavily and lost
all, and returned to the mountains with
out dollar Years passed on and an
other " windfall - came into his posses
sion, and again his passion for the
"green cloth got the better of him
while on his way through Denver, and
he was obliged to borrow money in or,
der to get back to the mines. Last
month fortune again favored him, when
he succeeded i'll passing Denver and its
allurements in safety, and is now enjoy
ing the pleasures of home and the society
of his early friends for the first time il
nearly fifteen years. There are countless
numbers of men here who have squan
dered thousands and sometimes tens %
thousands of dollars that they have sud
denly acquired from working or selling
mines. 1t seems as natural for them t.
repeat the operation Ills for the sun t.
shine money flies in every direction n
long as they have any"