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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18
Class Pictures.

We see that the Seniors of Mari
eta College went to Cleveland over
the c. & M. last week, in special
coach, gaily decorated by the boys
and their lady friends, and all (os-
tensibly) to have their class pic
lures taken. What's the matter,
boys? cad" used to take them
for us, twenty years ago, and he
took good ones, too, making us all
look just like presidents. We speak
advisedly on this point, for ten
years after, while we lived back in
the Tyler hills, sharp-nosed old
lady came down from the head of a
hollow one day, to our house, pros
pecting for carpet-rags, soap-grease
and the like, and gazing admiring-
ly at that large oval group of our
class of sixteen, as they looked down
upon her from above the mantel,
she observed with critical assur-
ance, aren't them bunkum grippe
of the Presidents, tho ?"
Better let "Cad." take care of
your looks for the future.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18
Republican Convention.

In response to written notices
posted on Saturday morning, by
the Republican Executive Commit
tee, number of Prominent Repub-
licans met at the Court House ia
the evening.
Gov. A. |. Boreman was elected
chairman, and w. G. Leonard, sec
rotary.
The object of the meeting was
stated to be to consider the ques-
tion of candidates for the offices of
the Parkersburg School Board,
whereupon Mr.. John A. Hutchin-
son offered the following, which was
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The present Board of
Education of Parkersburg District,
by their wise, faithful, impartial
and efficient services, rendered
without pay, have brought our
public schools up to standard Of
which all our citizens are justly
proud, and believing those familiar
with the organization and manage
ment Of the schools are best qualifi-
ed to maintain and improve their
efficiency, and while commencing
all the members of the present
body without distinction, yet mas
much as the new Board can consist
of three members only, instead of
five, as at present,
Resolued, That Mr.. w. L. Cole and
Messrs. J. H. Fisher and J. L.
Gould be selected and voted for, for
President and members of said
School Board, on Tuesday next, and
that all voters, without reference to
party affiliations, be cordially invi-
ted to join in their election.
1t being stated that Mr.. S. T.
Stapleton had announced himself
an Independent candidate for Coun-
ty Superintendent of Free Schools,
on motion his candidacy was unan-
imously endorsed.
The press of the city was respect
fully asked to publish the proceed
ings of the meeting.
On motion the meeting adjourn
ed. w. G. LEONARD, Sec'y.
Saturday Eve, May IA.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

The young ladies and gentlemen
VI the M. E. church are preparing a
Il rare entertainment, in the way of a
ooclal to be given on the evening
OF Thursday the 26th. The pro-
gramme will be made up of choice
musical and literary exercises, de-
signed especially for the edifcation
Oh the yonng people of the church
ana ana congregation and their friends.
WIN tell you more about the COM
Ing treat next week.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Delegates to the County Conven-
ton will be appointed Friday even
ing. Together with other speakers,
both these meetings here announ-
ced will be addressed by
MRS. NJ, B. REESE,
of Steubenvile, Ohio. Let the Court
House be filed! Let the Church
be crowded
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Don't forget, good friends, that
you IL always find some one ready to
receipt for subscriptions for the
FREEMAN, either at w. F. Attkis-
sons or at the office over Vaughan
q McKinley's. We are not a very
good scribe, but we have blank re-
celpts and can make a good x.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18
Wool Growers Association.

PARKERsBURG, May II, 1881.
A regular meeting of the Wood
County Wool Growers and Sheep
Breeders Association will be held
at the Court House in this city, at
1 o'clock, P. NJ, on Monday, the 9th
day of June, 1881.
All interested should be present.
T. T. DAVIDSON, Pres't.
C. F. SCOTT, Sec'y.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Give next Thursday to the Free
School cause.-Tyler Independent.
Better give Tuesday yesterday
than Thursday (to-morrow) if you
want the giving to affect the school
election.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Our noble women furnish the ir-
resistible moral power that impels
forward the glorious cause of Tenn
perance. Hear one of the noblest of
them all at the Court House Friday
evening and at the M. E. Church
next Sunday afternoon.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Wright & Co., on Market street,
below Court, will put any crippled
rig on wheels you may have in nice
running order on short notice, or
Will put you up nice new buggy
10 your notion, if preferred.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

There are several Earthquakes
in vacant lots on Julianna below
Court that are shame to the city,
an eye-sore to the people, and fatal
to health and life.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

DR.. Hal, Dentist, over Boreman's
Drug Store, Market ST., inserts sets
of teeth beautifully filled with Gold,
thereby destroying the artificial so
common in such cases, call and see
them.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Smith & Logan are Agents for
Buckeye Mowers and Reapers, and
Champion Mowers and Reaperss,
They will give the rock-bottom pri-
ces on these goods, which are the
hest on the continent.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Try Smede Devol's ice-cream,
made ofthe Tactical product of c. H.
Shattuck's dairy Of Attorneys. 1t
lStip-top and no mistake.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

President I. w. Andrews, of Ma
rietta College, will preach in the
First Presbyterian Church, morn
ing and evening, next Sunday. All
are invited.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

At W. L. Jackson's, Court Square,
is where you will find cheap, every
thing you want in dry goods and
notions, hats and caps, boots and
shoes, &c.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

First-class lots of Ladies' and
Children's Shoes, from the best kid
down, cheap for cash, at 0. S.
Jones's, corner Market and Thir-
tenth streets.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

The Calathumpians, in obedience
to orders from the High Giasticu-
tus, will have a grand parade on
the 4th of July-so funny little
bird whispered to the FREEMAN.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

All Dental work frst-class in
every particular, and 25 per cent
cheaper than any other office in the
city, at M. T. Halls, over Boreman's
drug store, Market St.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

W. H. Smith, Jr., & Co. have
bought their Mowers and Reapers
for cash, and can sell lower than
those handling the machines on
commission.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Full report of the proceedings of
the S. S. Convention at Union
Valley church came to us too late
Tor this week, and will appear in
our next.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

DR.. Williamson is putting a
second story on his wing and {. bay
window in front; we're only afraid
he'll get so proud he won't give pills
to us common folks any more.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Fulllin of Jeans and Cassimeres,
suitable for farmers wear, at O. S.
.Jones's, head Of Market street.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

The Mann Residence on Pike St.,
between Market and Juliana Sts.,
Occupied by Mr.. Rex is for sale by
w. f. ATTKIssoN.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

0. S. Jones will have the first
strawberries of the season, in s or 10
days, on sale under his new awning
in front of his new brick store.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Northwestern Fertilizers are the
rage with the farmers now. Make
from Is to 80 per cent. on the in
vestment. Sold only by Smith &
Logan, Parkersburg.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

l have Houses and Lots in all
parts of the city for sale. Can give
you more information about city
property than can be gained from
any other source. If you wish to
BUY or sell, call on me.
w. F. ATTKIssoN.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

The B. & O. 4. h. will have a new
schedule and time-book, to go into
effect on the 22d. The Accommo-
dation will after that date arrive
here at 4 As, instead of 7 AS p. m.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Choice Colossal Asparagus Roots,
one year old, for sale, by Henry
Amis, St. Marys Avenue, Parkers-
burg.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Get W. H. Smith, Jr., & Co.'s
prices on Mowers and Reapers be-
fore buying elsewhere.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

A Hunter Smith will insure your
property in your choice Of solid
companies. See his advertisement
and select for yourselves.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Full line of Brussels and Ingram
Carpets low at w. L. Jackson's,
Court Square.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Fine Gold Filings that usually
cost from So to IS at $3.50 to 50 at
halfs office, over Boreman's drug
store, Market st.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

For SALE.-Lot 75x22O feet on
Ann street, above 9th street. This
Is one of the most desirable lots in
the city. Will divide if desired.
w. F. ATTKIssON.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Farmers will save money by go
ing to Smith & Logan's New Hard
ware store, Court Spare, to buy their
Harvest goods.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

The Champion Grain Cradle is
the best. w. H. Smith, Jr., & Co.,
have it for sale.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

WANrED.-6O0 cords prime chest
nut-oak bark. G. R. Shaw & Co.,
Petersburg.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

A FINE SUCCESS, was the meeting
at Boggs' Valley, last night. Good
music, good speeches, good subscrib-
ers, good everything but roads. Del
egates to Wheeling Convention APP
pointed. Report next week.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

House and Lot on Mary street
and N. W. Turnpike, belonging to
the estate of A. NJ. Taylor, decd, for
sale by w. F. Attkisson.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Remember the Temperance meet
ings Friday and Sunday.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Don't forget the w. C. T. U. con-
ventlon in Belpre, to-day and to-
morrow. Mrs. Reese will be there
Go over.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Mixed paints of all kinds at cost,
at }. S. Camden's, 107 Market st.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

CoRRECTIoN.-In our notice of the
death of Miss Elizabeth J. Ewart,
last week, the mistake of Mrs. for
Miss, was overlooked.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

The best grade of soda only 5 cents
At the cheap store, 10Y Market St.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Cemetery Lot for sale in Cooks
Cemetery. Apply to w. F. Attkis-
SON.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Fresh lemons and oranges always
an hand at O. S. Jones's.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Nice line of dress goods, at w. L
Tackson's, Court Square.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18
VESTVIRGINIA FREEMAN.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

Good green coffee only 121 cents,
If 1O7 Market street.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Mrs: Reese will address the mass
es at the Court House, next Friday
evening.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Social at the Baptist church to-
morrow, Thursday, evening.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18
School Election.
Result an ParkerSbury District.

FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
S. t. Stapleton received. .476
R. T. Barber i" - 2oe
FOR PRESIDENT OF BOARD,
w. l.. Cole received. 400
L. /. Foreman =" 317
FOR COMMISSIONERS.
j. H. Fischer received. .424
Josiah l.. Gould " .4 APO
Lysander Dudley ......,....3O9
L. N. Tavenner i" 299
Stapleton, Is maj. at Pettyville.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18
Weather Report.

WEATHER REPORT, for the week
ending Monday, May II, 1881:
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Small Boy-"Why does a duck
put his head under water?"
Student, with great intellect
"For divers reasons"
Boy-"Why does he 60 on land ?"
Student-'For sundry reasons"
Boy, perplexed-"Why, did you
say, a duck puts his head under wa
ter ?"
Student, smiling-"To liquidate
his little bill"
Boy-"And why does he go on
land ?"
Student-"To make a run on the
bank"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

The proceedings of a nominating
convention and the election returns
all in this issue. Handy, you see.
LOCUST Professionalism John
son, near Briscoe Run, has from 500
to 900 good locust posts for sale.
Teas from 80 cents to $1.0O at
the cheap store of J. S. Camden,
107 Market street.
Best grade roasted coffee only 20
cents, att. S. Camden's, 107 Market
street.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18
New Advertisements.

A. Hunter Smith = First-Class
Insurance.
VIM. L. Jackson-Dry Goods, No
tions, Carpets, etc,
O.S. Jones-Groceries, Dry Goods,
Notions, Produce, etc.
Wright & Co.-Manufacturers of
Superior Carriages, Bugeies, etc.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Total Rainfall for the week. .05
Observations by J. S. A. Farrow,
Surveyor of Wood county. Office
in the Court House.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18
Temperance Meetings.

District Temperance Contention at the
Court House, Friday Ere., May 20.
Mass Temperance Meeting next
Sunday at 4 o'clock, P. NJ, at
the M. E. Church.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-18

Money saved by buying at the
cheap store, 107 Market St
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-06-01

FASTING FOR Sciences SAKE--CHIcAeo,
May 2S.--John Griscom, of New York, began
his 45 days fast at noon to-day. Before that
hour, In company with DR.. Tanner, several
representative doctors and members of the
press, he partook Of hearty meal in the Sher-
man House. When twelve o'clock arrived he
ceased eating, and, while the others continued
at dinner, he explained the nature of the fast
he had undertaken, which is to be solely in
the interest of science. He will not eat
anything, and confine his drinking solely to
pure water. Three rooms have been engaged
for his use over the entrance to the Olympic
Theatre. DIR. Harrison, Lyman, Haynes,
Danforth, Curtis jay, Reading, and other
wellknown physicians have arranged to
watch and attend the faster.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-06-01

THE VALUATION OF NEW JERSEY. "A bull
letin issued from the Census Office furnishes
a preliminary exhibit of tho assessed valua.
tion of the State Of New Jersey and the bond
ed indebtedness of the counties. cities, towns,
etc.. in the State for the year 1880. The to-
tai assessed valuation of real estate Is shown
to be $436, 0S2, 63s. and that of personal
property, $126, 216 ,085. The bonded county
indebtedness is placed at SO ,042, 937. so /; that
Of cities containing over $500 population al
$37, e96, 2S5 that Of cities, towns and villages
Of less than 1900 population, 80, 700, 1858. II
that of townships (bonded and floating in
debtcdness) at 81, 436. 778. Oh, and the school
district indebtedness at 81, 724, s56.79. In ad-
dition to this debt there is floating county
indebtedness, not specified in the tables,
amounting to SO, 284, b35. 63. making the total
indebtedness of the State, $5s, 1928, s47.5s
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-06-01

The Vicksburg Miss Herald (Dem.) has
for some time been opposing Bourbonism Is,
that State aud recommending q moderate
course which will lead to commercial and in
dustrial prosperity. Part of this policy has
been to advocate the reelection OF Senator
Lamar. The Hsrald has received she support
of many influential Democrats, and it says !:
at has been but short time since one of the
largest landholders in the State, who has
given his thousands to the Democratic party
of the State, urged us to stand firm as rock.
He has used the following language: Never
mind the misrepresentation you are exactly
right. You want neither extreme, and this
State is actually suffering for some Just policy
that any man may be proud of, and the whole
world can approve. Your bold and just course
is the hope of the rising generation. Your
triumph and public endorsement are sure to
come when the State convention meets
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On june Sd jeff. Davis viii DO 70 years old

The Louisville Courier Journal remarks:
-'Conkling may be defeated ; his star may set
in eternal night !; but he has set a glorious ex-
ample to Ohio men,"
Elias w. Rarick. who for number OIL
years was County Superintendent Of Public
Schools for Somerset, and Principal of Somer.
vile Public School and recently Principal Of
the school in North PlainAeld, has run away
from his wife and family and married lady
In Skowhegan, Maine.
The Irish Land League, so far as we can
judge from the news received by telegraph,
appears to be fully as powerful In Ireland
now in defying the laws aud rendering the
enforcement of rents almost impossible as II
was before the policy of coercion was adopted
by the government, and it Is difficult to see
what the end will be.
The Burlington county, N. J., creameries
are getting under way. The Mount Holly
creamery pays now $1.l0 per hundred lbs. OF
milk, and is getting an increasing supply.
The Crosswicks creamery is paying vi per
100 lbs 1t is said the Ridge creamery has
arranged to pay whatever the receipts will
warrant after interest and running expenses
are paid.
An excursion steamer with 600 people
on board, from London, Ontario, met with q
terrible accident on last Wednesday. The
boat went to pieces on account of the moving
of the people from side to side, and 265 lives
were lost. The accident occurred on the
Thames river, not far from London, Ontario.
The new bridge crossing the Delaware
near the Water Gap for the Midland extern
sion Is to be of wrought iron, and 800 feet in
length The railroad bridge of the ID. L. g
w. r. II. crossing the Delaware at Delaware
Station, about six miles farther down the
river is 745 feet Q inches in length, aud cost
sos, $40.
The result OF the experiment recently made
at a municipal election In Rockford, Ill., is 4
significant straw which shows which way the
wind viii blow when women are allowed to
express their opinions at the ballot box. There
ID no law IN the State allowing women to
vote. bat the City Council had separate boxes
provided to enable all who desired to express
their preferences for license or prohibition.
AS was to be expected, the result showed a
majority of three to one in favor of prohibit
ton.
The Supreme Court of the United States
has decided that parties buying policies of in
surance upon the lives Of individuals can
only claim the amount Of money actually
due to them out of the policy. An excess
collected from a company can be recovered in
court of law by the heirs of the person in
sured. This decision, recently rendered, is a
matter full OF interest for parties who are in
the speculative life insurance business.
About 600 Italians are at work on the Hud-
son River and Lehigh Railroad In Warren
County. Thirty miles of the road in Warren
and Sussex Counties Is now under contract.
There have been eleven hundred and forty.
five buildings started during the present year
in New York, the united cost of which is
nearly $l9,00o000.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-06-01

LINKED TOGETHER. 60 in
one disease and you win have others. DIR.
David Keunedy's Favorite Remedy STRIKES
at the root OF all disease. You cannot take it
amiss, no matter what your particular trouble
may be. For all ailments of the Kidneys,
Liver, Stomach, Bowels, it is worth more
than its weight in gold. A silver Dollar will
buy it, whether You go to your drug store, or
address the proprietor DR.. Kennedy, Ron
dout, N. Y. jel,2t.
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FRA M AoKNo wLBDoBD.


Democratic orators and newspapers, North
and South, have for years denied the charge
of fraud in the elections in the South, and
have ridiculed the evidence produced by Re-
publcans as campaign lies and ISLANDERS.
Below we give some extracts from an edi-
torial in the Richmond State, one Of the lead
ing Bourbon Democratic organs in the South
and one of the ablest in the country. These
extracts are nice reading for the Democratic
editors North who have been crying "fraud"
ever since the election of Hayes, and who
have boasted of Tilden's popular majority"
which according to the States confession, was
secured by ''stuffng the ballot boxes and
ncounting the ballot to suit themselvesp 1t
also acknowledges that If fair elections had
been allowed in the South, ''at least half the
states ;, in the South would have been govern
ed by the negroes, and would therefore have
been Republican Think of that Chas. A.
Dana, of the New York Sun, and then howl
s.fraud, again The States certainly has no
object in making lie which can only injure
its own party. 1t simply states truth, and
which, II says, "the people of the South never
have denied y
Lot every Democrat read these extracts.
They are from an article headed "a Free
Ballot and Fair Count 1t says:
ssThis we believe is what the whole Repub-
lican party has been clamoring for IN the
South, and is their only cause OF complaint
against this section The cry was started
some years ago, and has been followed up
very persistently ever since. Even Gen.
fx..r Il N n
Senate after having proflted as much as any
one in this section by the debauchery OF the
ballot boxes.
ssNow, we have never pretended to any
great amount of virtue in this respect on the
contrary, we have boldly admitted over and
over again that our elections in many places
in the South were little more than farces, SO
far as the voting of the people or counting
their votes was concerned. But we have
justified ourselves always on the ground oil
absolute and stern necessity. 1t was the
same necessity which knows no law when
ones life is in peril, his property about to be
taken from him, or his home is on fire. Uni
versal suffrage loosed upon us an ignorant
and irresponsible race in many places largely
in the majority, and in others great power,
because controlled by the worst men of our
own blood. To have allowed the question to
be solved by the simple rule Of arithmetic, In
which the power Of numbers must prevail
without regard to any other question, would
have been death to every interest and every
hope in this section. There would not have
been a single city In the entire South but
would have been governed through the negro
VOTE and at least half the States would have
been In the same condition. What then were
we to do? The law, in letter and in spirit,
was alike destructive Of everything that was
dear or worth having In our social order, and
therefore to enforce or observe it strictly, was