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Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
THREE HANGINGS.
JOE PAYNE HUNG At OAKLAND, MISS.
Taylor Banks At scottsboro, Ala,
And Frank Stagle At Somerset, Ky.

OAKLAND, Aug. l6.-To-day at 2:35
PM: Joe Payne, colored, was hanged
by an almost unanimous vote of FIVE or
six hundred citizens, whose doings were
quiet and business like. The crime for
which Payne was lynched was commit
ted on the 26th of last July, Towns
Sayles, a young merchant engaged in
business in Oakland, Miss, on the
line of the Mississippi Il Tennessee
railroad, being the victim.
Taylor Banks was hung at Scottsboro,
Ala, August 18th, for the murder Of
Turner Woods, which was committed
in December, 1881. Turner Woods
was one of the most prominent colored
men Of that section of the country.
Frank Stagle, the murderer of the
Randall brothers and Claiborn, was
hung to a tree and then riddled with
bullets, at Somerset, the first of the
week.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

NASHVILLE, Tenn, August 2l.-Tc-
morrow Comptroller Pickard will pro-
coed to assess the different railroad
properties in Tennessee that were not
assessed for taxation prior to 1873.
The notice served by the Comptroller
upon the railroads are substantially as
follows: That by an act passed by the
Legislature of 1889, amended by act
of 1883, all Collectors of taxes are
made assessors for the purpose of as
sessing all property which by mistake
of law or fact was not assessed for
taxes for the present or previous year.
The Comptroller is by law the collector
of taxes on railroads. He insists that
the following railroads were liable to
taxes for the years previous to 1875:
The Nashville and Decatur, Memphis
Branch of the Louisville and Nashville,
main stem of the Louisville and Nash
vile, from Nashville to the Kentucky
line, and the road now forming por-
ton of the system of roads formerly
known as the Edgefield and Kentucky;
also the McMinnville and Manchester,
Winchester and Alabama, Tennessee
and Pacific and the Jasper Branch, these
latter roads forming part of the Nash.
vile, Chattanooga and St. Louis Rail.
road. The Comptroller insists that the
charters of some of these roads do no,
exempt them from taxation, and that
others that were exempt under theil
charters by their purchase by thu
Louisville and Nashville, and Nashville
Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroads
The exemption did not follow the sale
and after their sale and purchase b,
the latter roads the exemption ceased
to exist. The amount involved at tn,
lowest possible estimate is over on,
hundred million dollars. Most of tn,
stock in these roads is owned in New
York. The decision of the Comptrolle
has created widespread discussion il
railroad circles. ift
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

Murders along the line of the Cincin-
natl Southern are becoming numerous
and horrible. From the atrociousness
of the crimes one would think band
of demons had taken possession of that
country. Friday morning last, the mu-
tilated remains of Deputy Sheriff Chit
wood we're found on the track. A train
had passed over the body, cutting off
both legs and arms. The circumstan-
ces connected with the affair establish
the belief that Chitwood was murdered
and his body placed on the track. He
was a brave and faithful officer, and in
the conscientious discharge of his du-
ties made good many enemies.
Another horrible and cold blooded
murder was committed at Pine Knot,
on the Cincinnati Southern Railway.
Eli Spragle, farmer, murdered his
nephew, Wiley Spragle. Young Spra-
gle was chatting with friend, when
his uncle came up and said: "You have
treated me like dcg-now take that,
at the same time he leveled a rife anC
fred. The ball took effect in the
breast and just above the heart. Young
Spragle fell and expired in few min
utes. The murderer escaped.-Ex.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
Tennessee at Louisville.

A j. McWhirter, of the State Agri-
cultural Bureau, writes from Louisville
in terms of praise Of the Tennessee ex-
hibit. Tie greatly deplores the fact,
however, that the farmers of this state
did not more generally respond to his
Call for agricultural exhibits, Had they
done so, he says, the Tennessee exhibit
would have Surpass. d anything presen-
ted by the other ates.-Knoxville
Chronicle.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

PLATEAU GAZETTE.
Saturday, August 25. 1883.

The GAZETTE" is published every Saturday,
at the Publishing Offices, Central Avenue,
Rugby, Morgan County, Tenn.
County and General Intelligence from the
whole District. and notices OF local events will
be most thankfully received.
Correspondence on topics of interest is in
vited. The name and address of the writer
must accompany all communications, if for
publication.
This paper is entered at the Post-office at
Rugby, Tenn, as second-class mail matter.
All correspondence should be addressed to
the Editors and Publishers,
DAVE & BERRY,
P. 0. Box lag,
Rugby, Tenn.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
ITCHING PILES. symptoms AND CURE.

ITCHING PILES. AND CURE.
The symptoms are moisture, like
perspiration, intense itching, increased
by scratching, very distressing, partic-
alarly at night, seems as if pin worms
were crawling in and about the rectum;
the private parts are sometimes affected.
If allowed to continue very serious re-
suits may follow. ''SwAYNE's OINTMENT"
is pleasant, sure cure. Also for
letter, Itch, Salt Rheum, Scald Head,
Erysipelas, BARRIERS Itch, Blotches, all
scaly, crusty Skin Diseases. Sent by
mail for 30 cents; boxes, Sl25, lin
stamps). Address, DR. SwAYNE & Son,
Philadelphia, Pa, Sold by Druggists.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

Fever and ague, malarious fever, bill
lious and typhoid fevers all originate in
one producing cause and may all be
easily prevented by Parsons Puryative
Pills. These pills act directly and
powerfully upon the blood.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

9anzlM MequlSltex
PERFuMgRy.

A au,'ied stock kept Of the best and leading
requisites u, most tan,ilies.
Marking Ink (Fardon s), Black Ink (Fardon 81,
Soaps tColegate's q Eastmans), Kay's Cement,
Rose Tooth Powder, Camphorated Chalk, Tooth
Brushes .Uondon made), Hair Brushes and
Combs, Hand Mirrors, Tooth Paste Pardon 81 /,
Calvert's Carbolic Soap, Cold Cream Gar.
don's), Glycerine, Absorbent Cotton, Davidsons
Syringes, Rose Water, Eau de Cologne, Assorted
Perfumes, Camphor and Glycerine Cakes,
Nursery Bottles, Face Powder, Violet or Nursery
Powder, Mucilage lFardon's), Insect Powder,
Rough on Rats, VIC. Paper, Essence of Ginger,
Lime Juice and Glycerine, Pomatum, vaseline,
Plate Powder, Court Plaster, Coated Pills of ali
Kinds, Coloured Inks, Puff Boxes, Puffs,
Smelling Bottles, &C., &c.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

1t is dangerous thing to allow the
diarrhea or dysentery to 60 unchecked
and there is no need of it. A small
bottle OF Johnson's Anodne Liniment
will cure the most stubborn case that
can be produced.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

East Tennessee has fifty million tons
of iron ore that is estimated to be
available. At the usual rate it would
require twelve furnaces, making fifty
tons per day, one hundred aud twenty
FIVE years to consume il,
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

The finest watermelon gets the PLA-
TEAU GAZETTE, for one year. The one
bringing us the finest bushel of sweet
potatoes, or of apples, will receive it
for the same period.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

Lightning entered house at Centre
vile, Hickman County, Tenn, the
other day killing cat sitting between
q man and woman, but not injuring
them.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
Marriage.

BRRRY-FLETcHER-O the 23rd inst, at
Rugby, by Rev. John Brewster, Ernest Mel
vile Berry, Junior Editor Of the Plateau
Gazette to Naomi Fletcher, formerly Of
Hull, Yorkshire, England. No cards.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

Clement ] Hill, son of the Hon.
c. S. Hill, died at his home in Marion
County few days since. He was
prominent member of the Lebanon
bar.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

ferA pint of the finest ink for lam
lilies or schools can be made from a ten
cent package Of Diamond Dye. Try
them.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

Houses and farms for rent.
Town lots and tarrs for sale.
Lands suitable for vineyards, orchards and
fruit growing.
New lands laid out and prepared for farms.
Contracts made Tor clearing, fencing and
building. .
Intending settlers assisted in the choice OF
farms and building sites.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
FISHE
R EAL ESTATE
COMMISSION AGENCY.

F. C. Fisher in announcing that he is pre-
pared to undertake the renting, the sale. and
the purchase Of house property and farm lands
in and around Rugby would assure those
ladies and gentlemen who may 'ntrust him
with commissions, that every care and prompt
attention will be gwen TO all their require
meuts. All transactions will be under his
direct supervision.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

Dancing and screnade, by Rugby
Cornet Band, at the Tabard Saturday
night.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

A heavy rain-storm has passed over
Ontario. Grain is beaten down and
much damage is reported from streams
suddenly swollen.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

Mr.. R. Walton has presented to the
Hughes Public Library goodly num-
Der of New York Graphics.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

Wright's Pills
Railways Ready Relief
Allcock's Plasters
Smiths Tonic
NJ. Lanes Pills
NJ. Lanes Vermifuge
Winslow s Syrup
Tropic Laxative
Browns Troches
Gargling Oil
Bulls Worm Candy
st. Jacobs Oil
Mustang Liniment
Swayne's Ointment
Eno's Fruit Salt
Brandreth's Pills
&c, &C., &C..
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
Patent Medicines.

The following PATENT MEDICINES of
repute are kept in stock, but any article not
mentioned will be procured, if wanted, with as
little delay as possible, and without extra charge
to the purchaser -
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
Birth.

SrRAwBRlpeE-On Monday, Aug. goth, at
Rugby, Mrs. A. G. Strawbridge, Of a daugh-
ter.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
THE RUGBY
DRUG SUPPLY

Is opened for the supply of Pure and Genuine
Drugs and Chemicals; and, in seeking the
support of his citizens, the Proprietor feels
he may refer with confidence to an experience of
twenty years in all branches of the business
No pains will be spared to ensure purity and
accuracy in the manufacture of Pharmaceutical
Preparations, whilst in the compromising of
Physicians Prescriptions and Family Recipes
tho greatest care will invariably DO observed.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

There were several heavy thunder
storms during the week.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
Song Of the Western Pioneers.
ny W. d. GALLAGHER

ny W. d. GALLAGHER.
| Respectfully Dedicated to the Descendants Of
Israel Ludlow, Pioneer of 1888.
\ song Of the early times out West,
And our green old for st home.
whose pleasant memories freshly yet
=, Across the bosom come!
A song for the free and gladstone life,
In those early days we led,
With teeming soil b>neath our feet,
And a smiling heaven DER head!
OH the waves Of life danced merrily,
And had a joyous flow,
In the days when we were Pioneers,
Fifty years ago.
The hunt, the shot, the glorious chase,
The captured elk or deer;
The camp, the big bri hit fire, and then
he rich and wholesome cheer;
The sweet, sound sleep at dead Of night,
By our campfire blazing high,
Unbroken by the wolf long howl,
nHu VIC pdutnSI SpIIiiRllk ny.
Oh. merrily passed the time, despite
Our willy Indian foe.
In the days when we were Pioneers,
Fifty years ago.
We Stunned not labor; when twas done
We wrought with right good will
And for the homes we won for them
Our children bless us still.
We lived not hermit lives, but oft
In social converse met
And fires of love were kindled there,
That burn as warmly yet.
Oh! pleasantly the stream of life
Pursued its constant flow,
In the days when We we're Pioneers,
Fifty years ago.
We felt that We were fellow men,
We felt we were band.
Sustained here in the wi derness
BY Heavens UNFOLDING hand.
And VIXEN the solemn Sabbath came.
We gathered in the wood.
And lifted up our hearts in PRAYER
10 God. the only good.
Our temples then We're earth and sky;
None others did we know.
In the days when we were Pioneers.
Fifty years ago.
Our forest life was rough and rude
And dangers closed US round
But here amid the green old trees,
We freedom sought and found.
Oft through our dwellings, wintry blasts
Would rush with shrek and moan;
We cared not though they were but frai,
We felt they were our own.
Oh! free aid manly lives we led
Mid verdure or mid snow,
10 the days when we were Pioneers,
Fifty years ago.
But now our course of life is short,
And as from day to day
We're marching on with hating step,
And faint " by the way,
Another land, more bright than this,
TO our dim sight appears.
And on our way to it we'll soon
Again be Pioneers.
Yet, while we lnger we may all :,
A backward glance still throw
To the days when we were Pioneers,
Fifty years ago.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

IS it is impossible to give list of every
Drug and Chemical kept on hand. it will be
sufficient to say that every Medicine, for
which there is a demand, may be obtained,
and that the stock is as varied as any in
Tennessee.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
CONCLUSION,

The past season has been elnlnently success
ful as regards all farming and gardening
operations. the crops being invariably full and
OF excellent quality We invite all interested
persons to correspond with settlers now upon
the ground 1r
Maps aud plans can be seen at the Boards
Office on Central Avenue.
Intending Settlers will be most literally
dealt With, aud any Information cheerfully
gwen BY
ROBERT WALTON,
RUGBY, MORGAN CO., TENN.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

= The Survey Boys camped out two
miles on the Sedgemoor road, Tuesday.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
LANp.-nTlEs WARRANTED AID pEFEHuEr
IT SKIRTS TEN MILES OF FRONTAGE on TINE
CINCINNATI SOUTHERN RAIL ROAD. WITH
FOUR DEPICTS LOCATED ON IT.

The lands enumerated below are being
offered in tracts suitable to all purchasers, at
lOW figures and with def rred payments.
Board lands on the Gin. So. X. r.. west OF
Glen Mary Station. About 5000 acres Of
very desirable land fronting Oh the Gin. So
R.R., is here laid out in 100 acre farms. No
farm is more than three miles from either
sunbrieht or Glen Mary Del OTIS; to the latter
are adjacent the Crooke Coal Mines employing
200 men and with All out put of twelve car
loads per day. Glen Mary has 200 inhabitants,
three stores, telegraph station and post office,
and IS stopped at b, all trains four passenger
and four reigh; daily. Good and ready market,
with best shipping facilities for either agri-
cultural produce or timber aud tan bark
Also several fine tracts OF land fronting and
lying on the east side OF the C.S.R R., and
half a mile south of Glen Mary.
| Board lands Oh the Gin. So R.R, west of
Sunbright. These lands lie directly south of
the above and are close to the thriving town
Of Sunbright. with 200 inhabitants. two hotels,
Masonic Lodge, SIX stores and post -otfice.
They are well watered and timbered, and have
excellent market, shipping and especially
numbering facilities. f
Board lands Oh the Gin. So. R.R.. half a
mile east Of Robbins Station. Splendid tim
bered lands; rich soil and abundant pasturage
Underlying tins tract rs the Robbins Coal
Vein. These lands will he sold for farming,
numbering and mining purposes, in tracts Of q
SIZE to suit purchasers.
Founded in 1851, has many social adv; n.
tages. VIZ. wo Good Hotels, Fine Church
| nd s..b Un; l,,lI 1 81
5000 volumes. Large Commissary. Drug Store,
Weekly Newspaper, Post Office with two
mails per day, and also numerous good houses
and attractive villa residences. Choice build
my lots are now being offered at very reasonable
prices. lNul
Sedgemoor, the station for the above, has
also been laid out in town lots, and the Board
IS prepared to offer liberal inducements to
persons settling there for manufacturing or
business purposes. Sedgemo0r has two stores
aud boarding houses, and promises to be a
fourishlng town IN the near future. The
C.S.R.R. has just put in there a siding, 800
feet long. .o
The Boards Rugby lands comprise several
tracts lying west OF Rugby, in Morgan and
tentress Counties. as well AS all their territory
between Rugb, and Sedgemoor and Robbins
Del 6ls on the C.S.R.k. These lands are
traversed by the Rugby and Sedgemoor Pike,
graded road seven miles long and pronounced
the best dirt road In tennessee, and are, on
account Of the superior communication, as
accessible to the railroad as the less remote
lands OF the board They are situated on the
direct aud. IN winter. only line Of traffic from
the Z. >. X. X. to jamestown, Livingston,
Cell"a aud byrdstoSn. respectively the county
seats OF tentless. Overton, Clay and Pickett
Counties.
CONCLUSION.
Lilo 49, L.. L
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

f. c. Fisher, at tie present time, has
some real bargains !" Turning lands.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

Ayers Cherry Pectoral
Roback's Blood Purifier
American Liniment
Sellers Cough Syrup
Thompson's Eye Water
Petitt's Eye Salve
Halls Baisam
Pinkham's Compound
yayne's Expectorant
Chinese Liniment F..
Gray's Ointment
Davis Pain Killer
Scheffer's Pepsine
Ayers Pills
Roback's Pills
Jayne's Pills
Railways Pills
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
STOCK AND SHEEP RAISING.

The excellent natural pasturage, good drain
age. abundance OF running water and freedom
from flies make these occupations eminently
suitable ard renuneratve.
Stop feeding stock Tor eight months III the
year. Come South, where you can buy cheap
lands, work outdoors all the winter and turn
your stock luto the woods most of the year.
LAND.-TITlES WARRANTED AND DEFENDED.
The Board OF Aid Estate. centrally situated
Oh this plateau. consists of $4,000 acres of
grazing. farming, fruit raising and vine
grow ing lands,
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
FARDON'S FAMILY BAKING
POWDER,

Lime Juice, Nelson's Gelatine, Cooper's
Isingass, Worcester Sauce, Dates, Figs, Cocoa
Nuts, Brazil Nuts, Pecan, Sweet and Bitter
Almonds, Extracts of Almonds, Lemon, Vanilla,
Cinnamon, &C., &c, Coffee, Pepper, Vinegar,
Arowroot, Timed Peaches, Cross h Black.
wells Picalili Condensed Milk, Sea Salt,
ltr Cloves, Ginger, &C., &c.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
FRUIT AND GRAPE CULTURE.

This region is especially adapted to fruit.
and particularly to the winter apple and the
grape. The apple crop here has never been
known to fail. The trees are healthy, au,i the
fruit smooth, plump, juicy and firm. rarely
ever speaking or rotting. The grape is also
sure crop where proper varieties are planted.
The vines are robust, and the grapes make
excellent wines. winch are in good demand.
hese two fruits are destined to become the
great and staple products OF the Iableland.
Strawberries, blaekberres, raspberrles, cur
rams. cherries. plums. and nearly all the snail
fruits thrive and bear proiifcally.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
D o M E S TIC
AND
SICK ROOM
REQUIREMENTS.

Keiller's Dundee Marmalade, Epp's Cocoa,
Royal Baking Powder,
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
CHEAP HOMES
BOARD OF AID
ESTATE,
4 ON ''1 4
CUMBERLAND PLATEAU.
COMPARATIVE ELEVATION.
HEALTH AND CLIMATE.

All health seekers. whether from Northern
or Southern States, should try the climate of
the labeland. The recent United States
Census shows it to lie almost the only district
east OF the Rocky Mountains, entirely IL e from
malarial, pulmonary and intestinal diseases.
The Plateau has double climate. one
resulting from latitude and the other from
elevation. The air Is pure and invigcl atng.
The water is treeslone; cool and sparkling.
Mnnras springs are numerous.
he mean summer temperature is II deg.
Fahr, and in winter 81 deg Fair. The
nights are always cool aud refreshing.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25

The soil is sandy loan upon mulatto
clay subsoil. 1t is light. friable, holds manule
is easily cultivated and responds readily and
generously TO the least fertilizer
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
VEGETABLES

Grow abundantly Cabbage. onions. beans,
sweet and Irish potatoes all make fine return.
The Irish potatoes are unexceled by any
grown in America. Sweet potatoes aud onions
Weld 800 bushels per acre.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
CROPS AND GRASSES.

Corn. wheat. rye, oats. and barley all grow
well. though this is not claimed AS a grain
growing SOIL iobacco is profitable crop
here, as also is sorghum. Herd grass orchard
grass. German and pearl millet, timothy and
red clover have all been tried. and take hold
ard root Wen. Kentucky blue grass also
thrlves wherever introduced. The natural!
pasturage is abundant.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-08-25
Whitman's Candies.

fsy- Only the best and most aL proved brands
are Kept. CUfIr5T-rT k3
Pipes, Pouches, Cigar and Cigarette Papers, &c.
, 1883-06-07
The Trienniai ConcIaYe.

SAN Francisco, May 31.-The meeting
of the Triennial Conclave committee was
largely attended last evening. Ex-Gov.
George c. Perkins occupied the chair.
The committee on decoration reported
that $4,000 was required for decoration
purposes, as follows: Mechanics Pa
vilion, Masonic Temple, $4,000; arches,
$1,000; street decorations, $4,000. The
finance committee reported the collec-
tions falling off, and requested members
to redouble their efforts 1t is intended
to complete all preparatory work by the
first of July, The committee Is striving
to provide means wherewith to accom-
plish the object.