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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23
THE LEGIsL4TIVE REUNION
Safe Arrival In Now KOrk-IsesOIu-
giOuA of Thanks.

The Legislative reunion party, as stated
in EVERY EVENING, left Norfolk, Va, at
$50 O'Clock Wednesday evening on the
steamship Old Dominion, of the Old
Dominion line. The sen was smooth, and
the voyage proved most delightful one.
New York was reached by Thursday night.
Before reaching New York the excur-
sienists held an impromptu meeting in
the saloon of the steamer.
Secretary of State W. f. Causey was
called to the chair and Senator L. W.
Houston appointed secretary. The chair
man stated the object of the meeting in a
neat and appropriate address. On motion
Messrs. A. b. Cooper, Enoch Moore, the
Rev. Il. Il. Martindale, the Rev. J. +.
Stonecipher and John Harrington, were
appointed y committee to draft suitable
resolutions. Addresses were made by DIR.
L, W. Cooper, Charles w. Melee, clerk
of the senate, Representatives McCabe
and Moore and Chaplains Stonecipher and
Martindale. The committee reported the
following which was unanimously adopted
by rising vote: "i
The members OF the Delaware Legisla,
ture with their guests being assembled in
the saloon Of the steamship Old Dominion
upon their reunion, hereby express theil
high appreciation Of the kindness, attention
and urbanity OF the New York, Philadel
phia, and Norfolk & Pennsylvania railroad
Companies, and the Old Dominion Steam
ship Company, in administering 10 theil
wants and promoting their pleasure and
comfort in their most delightful and evel
TO be remembered excursion. Too much
cannot be said in praise of the genllemanly
courtesy Of Messrs. Culpeper and Turner
agents of the Old Dominion Steamship
Company, Captain j. A. Smith, commander
and the other officers of the steamer, and
we desire TO express the hope that large
prosperity may attend these great corpora
lions In all their future understandings fol
the development of the resources from oul
own and sister states.
ar Friday was spent by the excursion
lists in doing" New York, ooney Islant
and other places of interest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23
HoW THE TOXIC VAS LOST.
Running Ashore in the NarrOws at
Yokohama in a Dense Fog.

tOkOnAhih ia a Dense EORs
SAN FRANcrsco, July 21.-Some of the
crew of the Pacific mail steamship City
of Toxic arrived here to-day on the
Arabia and gave the first full account of
the wreck of the Toxic near Yokohama.
About o'clock in the evening of June
23d the light off Cape King, on the Japan
coast, was sighted. A thick fog then
settled down. The Toxic, after sighting
the light, made up the narrows for
Yokohama. 1t was impossible to distin-
guish landmarks along the shore and
there are no foghorn stations. Commo-
dore Maury was ON the bridge. The first,
third and fourth officers were also on
deck. The ship kept Oh her course
steadily until midnight and was supposed
TO be in the channel. Suddenly the man
ON the lookout end and the commodore on
the bridge felt the vessel sliding easily
and noiselessly ON shelving rock. In one
instant the prov had plowed in the bluffs.
The screw churned the water. but the
Toxic held fast. The tide went out,
morning came and the ship was still on
the rocks. AS the tide went down the
whole weight of the vessel, which was
estimated at about 5000 tons, rested on
the keel. Under this burden her sides
began to sag. II was decided to at once
ettison part of her cargo TO relieve the
frame of the vessel. A large quantity of
flour was thrown overheard and the sea
was white for miles. In the afternoon of
Wednesday, June oath, a launch came off
from Yokohama and took the passengers
aboard, among them Minister Hubbard.
II was found that the rock had punetured
the forward compartment, and it was de-
eided to build Golfer dam around the
damage, water being let into the after part
of the steamer to keep her steady. This,
however, proved unsuccessful.
The hope of getting the Toxic off
waning, Commodore Maury set to work
TO save as much of the cargo as possible.
The cargoes for Yokohama and Shanghai
were saved. The Hong Kong merchan-
disc was lost. July I'd, about A o'clock
in the afternoon, the barometer suddenly
fell. The commodore ordered the crew
o. the ship on shore. Hardly had the
ships company got on land when a
terrible typhoon came up. The violent
wind shook the masts of the vessel, and
as they moved back and forth they rat
tied the plates Of the ship, loosening the
bolts and shattering the framework Of the
hull. Finally succession of terrible
seas dashed over and washed the Toxic
out Of sight, rl t...t. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23

Their Convention at DenfOn-Re-
pubiicans and Democrats Work.
lubu Hand I'm Hand. -=1.

ing Hand i'm Hand.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
DENTON, ND, July 21.-The Caroline
county anti-bribery convention met at
Denton to-day The meeting was held
in the court house and was largely
attended by leading and influential citi-
zens of the county of both political par
ties. 1t was organized by the election of
William II. Deweese chairman and Charles
W. Byn secretary.
A committee on resolutions, consisting
of Messrs. Joshua W. Bryant, Dem;
James |. Lednum, Dem; DIR. Theodore
salisbury, DEM; Joseph b. Orrell, Rep;
and William E. Liden, DEM; was APP
pointed, and submitted two reports.
The majority report set forth that the
practice of buying and selling votes hay
ing SO increased that it threatened the free
institutions of the country it was neces-
sary that something be done toward
Graduating the evil and to this end
| recommended that committee of
10 be appointed to wait upon
the nominating. conventions of
the respective political parties for
the purpose of having these conventions
| make public pledge of honor not to use
money in the election of their several can
didates, and in event either of the politi-
cal parties fail to take satisfactory action
in the matter, the committee is to again
assemble the convention to take such
action as may then be required by the
then existing political situation.
After the reading of the majority re-
port, John H. Emerson moved its
adoption, which was favored by Uric
Townsend. Col. j. W. Bryant, who is
one of the chief leaders in the anti
bribery movement, said my proposition
is to call out the honest men from both
parties and organize o third party, having
no purpose but to give free, fair, un-
bought election.
Hon. Thomas +. Carey then offered
resolutions endorsing the minority report,
which recommended the nomination of
third ticket without awaiting the action
of the Democratic and Republican con-
ventions. This was objected to by A. u.
Warner and withdrawn. u u5 t.l- b.
Short speeches upon the question at
issue by Messrs. j. H. Emerson, Elias
W. Williamson and j. W. Kerr
were we'll received. Upon being put to
the vote the majority report was adopted
with but one dissenting voice.
The gentlemen constituting the COM
mittee of ten are: Uric Townsend, Dem;
@. W. Bym, Dem; A. t. Warren, Rep;
]. r. Griffin, Rep; j. H. Emerson, Rep;
DR.. William H. Downes, Dem; M. Bates
Stephens, Dem.; William H. Casho, Rep;
Charles H. whitby, Dem; Z. W. William
son, Rep.
Elon S. Hobbs, associate editor of the
Denton Journal, was admitted to the
Annapolis bar yesterday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23

A Pa Ohibition Candidates. Political
Ideas-'The Weather by the Seaside.


A Pa Ohibition Candidates. Political
Ideas--'The Weather by the Seaside.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal.
DRIMAR, July 17.--While the mercury
was ranging to-day among the nineties,
the breeze at Ocean City was delightful,
though very few persons are there to
avail themselves of the exhilarating
atmosphere. Among the prominent ones
this week are State Senator L. f.
jackson of Salisbury, who is men
toned as possible candidate
for governor of Maryland, and Mr..
William Daniel of Baltimore, the Prohi-
bition candidate for the vice;presidency.
Mr.. Daniel expresses the opinion that the
Republican party will he beaten worse in
1883 than it was in 1884 and that it will
go under. That in 1892 the contest will
be between the New Reform party and
the Democrats and that the former will
be victorious.
The Democratic primary meetings in
Wicomico are called for Saturday August
LIST, to elect delegates to meet in county
convention, Tuesday, August 4th. The
prominent candidates for clerk of the
county court are s. p. Toadyine, the
present incumbent, DIR. H. l.. Todd and
L. P. Humphreys. Other county officers
and candidates forthe House of Delegates
are to be nominated. 81.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23
\ LOCAL BREYITIEs.


Children's carriages with automatic
brake at wholesale prices. Factory, 145
North Eighth street, Philadelphia.
Mrs. Perkins of Brandywine hundred,
mother of Sharpley Perkins, fell down
stairs on Sunday, injnring her spine.
The Christiana Presbyterian Sunday
school will give an excursioll to Penns-
grove on Thursday, August 9Th. :,
The firm of Ruth 4 Brother, builders,
have dissolved, and the business will
probably be carried ON by J. Frank Ruth.
The purchase of the Old Franklin cot
ton mills at Ninth and Walnut streets by
a stock company, TO he used as a market
house, is contemplated. r
W. A. Burke was on Saturday appointed
postmaster at Staunton, Virginia, in place
of s. M. Yost, editor of the Valley Pir-
giaian, and warm friend of Malone.
The barge John Hall, loaded with
cross-ties, broke her stem-head on Satur-
day by colliding with Market street
bridge. No damage was sustained by the
latter.
About 3 o'clock Monday afternoon a
slight fire occurred in the shayings bin at
Walter G. Tatnalls planning mills ON the
South Side. The flames were easily put
out by the employees, and little or no
damage was done.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23
@arriages.

R-GoRSUCH.-ln this city, on the
10Th Inst, by the Rev. Charles p. Mallory,
Professor George N. Ellinger and Anna NJ.
Gorsuch, all Of this city.
HILL-McCLURG.-In this city, on the 18th
inst, by the Rev. w. L. s. Murray, Amos A.
: Hill and Ida r. McClurg, both OF this city
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS this city, on the
10Th Inst, by the Rev. K L. Hubbard, George
Parvin and Annie Hlldebrand, both Of this
city.
WORCESTERSHIRE this city, on the 9Th
inst, by the Rev. w. l. S. Murray, Ellis
Nichols and Amanda r. Russell, both Of this
city.
IMMoNS-ToLLEY.- AT Keons Point, Dor
chester, Nd, on the 9th inst, by the Rev.
William A: Tomkins, George IL Simmons and
Mrs. Maggie Toley.
ALLIANT-MoLYNEAUX AT St MI haeIs,
on the 18th inst, by the Rev. j. Owen Sypherd,
John Valiant and Estha MolynsauY, daughter
of A. Molyneaux of Easton, Md.
RS-CLENDANIEI--At Kent Island,
Nd, on the 9TH inst, by the Rev. Newton
McQuay, Samuel j. Walters and Amelia
Clendaniel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23
Deaths.

ASH.-At Townsend, DEL, on the 10th inst, the
Rev. Charles II. Ash Of the Delaware A. Nj. K.
Conference, aged 81 years.
BuRkE-on the sist inst, Francis v. Burke,
aged % years.
His funeral will take place from his late resi-
dence, No. COZ South jackson streat, on Friday
morning at 40 O'Clock, sharp, 10 proceed to 81
railroad depot lnterment at Old Cathedral
cemetery, Philadelphia.
BUSH.-on the 18th inst, Gertrude Margaret,
daughter OF Henry and the late Maggie Bush,
aged months and days.
BOwING.-At Marshallton, Del, on the 18th
Inst, Eliza Bow ing, aged So years.
CLARK-PARKER.-Ne Kirkwood, Del, on
the Sth inst by the Rev. K c. Atkins, Charles
w. clark OF Cecil county. Nd, ami Annie
Parker Of New Castle cOunty.
CARpENTER.-In this city, on the 18th inst,
Mrs Joshua b. Carpenter, In her 2dth year.
DALEY.-on the Goth inst, James Daley, aged
- years.
EATON.-At Port Penn, OH the 18th inst VIII
liam 5. Eaton, aged about IS years
FoSTER-At Middletown, on the 10th inst,
Sarah, wife Of Robert II. Foster, aged IS years
JFFFERIS.-In this city, on the nth inst
Susanna G. Lefreris, aged 81 years.
FREDDIE Brandywine hundred, on the 18Th
Inst, Susanna Freid, aged 43 years.
HoPKINS.-At st. Mchael's Nd, on the 5th
inst, Mary T.. Hopkins, wife Of Charles II.
Hopkins, in her 5lst year.
KEENIs-O On Taylors island. Dorchester county,
Md. on the 18TH inst, Mrs. Mary A. Keene, In
her 18th year.
t.FR.-Near TempleyilIe, on the sth inst,
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Klnsler, in her 10th year.
LrRMAN. On the 18th inst, Of cholera In
fantum, Leo l., L., youngest sOn Of Prof. II.
]. and Mary j. Lorman, at rentsresidence,
1901 North Twentieth street, Philadelphia
LuGAN.-ln this city, on the 18th inst, Lillian
-. Logan, aged years aud months.
LINAM.-ln this city, on the 10th inst, May
L., daughter Of Frank 7. and Mary V. Lyman,
aged years.
MEREDITH.-In this city, on the 18th inst,
John Inskip Meredith, son OF william and
and Nancy Meredith, aged days
MclLLHENNY In this city, on the 18th inst,
Patrick Mclllhenny, aged IS years
MolLHENRY.-In this city, ON the 2lst inst,
Joseph, son of Frank and Emma McIlhenry,
aged months and weeks.
MEARNS.-In this city, on the 18th inst Ethel,
infant daughter of William II. and Anna
Mearns, aged months and II days.
MALTRITZ.-In this city, on the 18th inst,
louisa, wife of the late Frederick Maltritz
PORTER.-On the goth inst, Mabel H., daughter
Of William Frank and Eva L. Porter, aged
months and 20 days.
PRICE.-on the Goth inst, Catharine Gordon,
wife of James Z. Price and daughter OF the
late John Gordon.
PARsoNS.-on the eth inst, Grover C. Parsons,
aged months and days.
STEWART.-on the goth Inst. John M. Stewart,
In his list year.
SMTTH-DUIToN.-At Milton, on the 6th Inst,
by the Rev. J. II. Ellegood, William II. Smith
OF Drawbrldge, Del, aud Sallie s Dutton.
WALTERS.-On the Goth inst, Herman, son OF
Jacob and Rosa Walters, aged months and
days
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
NEWARK, July 20. Major G! Beigler, a
3 o'clock this morning. He was
about 90 years old. George Collins, a
laborer ON the b. Il p. railroad, died
suddenly this morning. He had been
drinking freely and had just turned from
the bur room of the Deer Park Hotel
when he fell and expired in about five
minutes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23
pangerous Amnsement.

\ Complaints are frequently mnde about
boys throwing stones at trains on the
Delaware and p, w. x B. railroads, and
the railroad companies intend to put a
stop to the dangerous practice. Last
Thursday colored lad named Charles
Williams threw q stone at the Delaware
division express, as it was approaching
Morton station, aud the missile struck
Mrs. r. w. Tomlinson of Phila-
dolphin upon the back of the
head, inficting a severe wound and
rendering her unconscious. Williams
was arrested on Monday by Special
Officer Jones and Tuesday Squire Brown
of Dover held him for court in $500
bail for throwing at the train and $500
for assault and battery on Mrs. Tomlin-
son. In default of bail he was COM
mitted TO Jail. The stone-throwing prac-
tice prevails mostly in the eastern pnrt Of
the Ninth ward, between Braudywine
bridge and Brandywine station.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23
Death of nm Ola Ro.ident.

James Daley, father of ex-Bailif James
F.Daley, died at the latter's residence, No.
100 Walnut street. at 4 40 o'clock Monday
night, aged 81 years. He was native of
County Tyrone, Ireland, and came to
Wilmington in 1880. lie was for years a
section boss on the p, w. & b. railroad,
between Bellevue and Chester, and also
had charge of the RAILROAD bridge over
bridge one day, little girl fell into the
water, and Mr.. Daley, although unable to
swim. jumped after her. Both would
have drowned, had not large dog owned
by Mr.. Daley jumped in and assisted them
to the shore. He was also boss in the
city street department for several years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23

Jerseymen anticipate very small water
melon and cantaloupe crop this season
owing to the long drought. The vines as
n rule are wilted and thus far cantaloupes
have been turned yellow by the sun even
before they were ripe. Three baskets of
Jersey cantaloupes were in ma ket yester-
dry morning aud were disposed of readily.
No watermelons have been brought across
the river yet. Several wagons were loaded
with Alexander's Early peaches from
Maryland. They were sold ensily at 81
per basket.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23
100000 damages Asked Of WILLS.

Civil suit for damages to the amount of
$1S, 900 has been instituted by Levi @.
Bird, Esq, counsel for Jordan A. Wilson
against John Mills. Jr. The action is
based upon Mills brutal assault upon Mr..
Wilson, to which he has already pleaded
guilty, and the question of damages is to
be settled by the court. The initiative
step in the proceedings was taken Satur-
day, when Mr.. Mills was arrested upon
capias and held in 800, 900 bail. james
Mills, brother of the assailant became
bondsman and the prisoner was released
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23

During talk with Registrar Frazer
this morning reporter learned that the
week corresponding with this during 1884
had the highest deathrate for that year.
The number of death certificates sent in
then WINS 81, IA of which specified cholera
infantum as the disease. Since Sunday
morning 16 death certificates have been
filed at the registrars Office four of which
were from cholera infantum. Other dis
eases prevalent are consumption and
maTnsmus.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23
$500 Reward for a Kidnapper.

PHLADELpHIA, July 2O.-No progress
has been made by the police and detec-
tives in the search for the little colored
child, Laura Claxton, who has been
missing since the 18th instant.
The child, who is only IL months
a baby carriage at Eighth and Fitzwater
streets near the home of its father, who
is eolored waiter. The police were mott
fed at once, and diligent search was
instituted, but no successful clue to the
missing baby or its abductress has yet
been found. Mayor Smith to-day an
nounced that he would issue reward of
$500 for the child's return and the cap
ture of the kidnapper.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23
McMuIIen oongra.uIa.es Newlin.

The retiring United States Marshal, II.
II. McMullen, has written letter to his
successor warmly congratulnting him
upon his good fortune and proffering t.
initiate him into the routine duties of the
Office. 1t is probable that Mr.. Newlin,
the new marshal, will be commissioned
and take charge of the office early next
week. The marshal is required to fur
nish bonds in the sum of 100000 for the
faithful performance of his duties.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23

Special Correspondenceo of Gazette and Journal
MuFoRp, July 18.-Yesterday was the
warmest day this year, the thermometer
Registering Sl0O'. M
Beach parties are very numerous. they
occur almost every day. Next week
several gentleepen intend going to Slaugh-
ter beach for several days. = M
The steam tug, James B. Alexander, is
undergoing repairs at Lank's ship-yard.
The is owned by Philadelphia parties.
A severe drought is pre- yailing and the
farmers anticipate serious results unless
rain soon falls.
But few peaches have been shippedNso
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23
Anri,l.h viciorr I'm AFRICA.

LONDON, July 81. A dispatch from
Cairo says news has reached there from
Kassala to the effect that large force of
rebels attacked that place and made
several attempts TO carry it by
assault. They were finally repulsed
and the garrison Mt Kassala
following up their victory, captured the
rebels camp, with 1900 oxen and sheep,
and 700 rifles. The enemy lost 5000 men
killed and wounded, while the garrison's
casualties were small.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23
Anrn,vninr nj oaessn.

Word was received in this city Monday
that a man named Henry, living ut
Odessa, was drowned Mt that place on
Saturday. Deputy Coroner Palmer tele-
graphed the authorities to take care of
the body until the proper papers were
given. From the meagre facts, it seems
that the drowning was purely accidental.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23


The Disagreenbie DUTY OF killing
Some Fine Dogs which are Not
Claimed ar Well as the Less AttracA
tave Ours.
BY arrangement with Special Officer
Foster GAZETTE reporter went to the
dog pit at 3 O'Clock Monday after
noon % see the sad ending Of eight canine
lives. The pit Immediately adjoins the
Wilmington boarding stables on West
Sixth street. At the hour named a hand
some shepherd dog was tied 10 post In
the slaughter shed while arrangements
were being made for his execution.
Foster took of bis coat, loaded his ugly
weapon and his assistant, a big fat youth,
took the end Of the rope to which the dog
was attached and slipping it through u
ring at the bottom OF a post by pulling
brought the animals head to the ground,
a process familiar 10 slaughter-house
visitors. He willingly submitted to this
wagging his shaggy tail playfully and with
confidence in his slayer sickening TO be.
hold put out his tongue and licked at the
cruel weapon which almost touched his
forehead. AT the same instant there WIS
u flash, q report, a sharp yelp of pain,
directly another report, spot of crimson
blood, slight quiyering of the body
and poor Towser's spark of vitality
had flown. Even in death he waggled
that friendly tail and his large brown
eyes were pitifully appealing. The
fat youth threw the body aside,
plunged into the kennel and brought
therefrom long eared, well-shaped beast
noted for his jumping abilities. lie was
very good. natured, aud allowed his head
10 ue pniieu 10 tne GROUND witnout reDei.
non. AGAIN the awiul pistol parrei
Bieained witnih nm mon OF lts unknowng
Victms mead, ana "hen tne ieaden bullet
crasneu tnrouBn ms Skull ne uttered one
snort howl, rolled over and died.
a GEAR mule dude DOG with bangs IN MS
ssyes trotteu up W Tue post Wnineu wnen
MS mead was pulled, waggeu ms little tan
anectohhteiy wheh Fostef ponted tine
weapon at MN ana oieu WIN low moan
aiin4st hulnan; -,
~ guess we,a oetter nave thick rope
ior tne pun'uoB salu the INT Doy' anu
soon tne puil,uog, splendid ana
courageous specimen OF its breed ieaped
from tne kennel ana was led 70 tine post
10 De slaughtered. he vigorously resisted
the lndignity OF being pulled from his
ieet, but the lat boy was triumphant.
When roster nred, the brute jumped
PACK 1901 ana another shot brought
piood from ms ugly wounds. A third
shot was nred ana lie was
thrown aside as dead. In a lew
SECONDS, however, with the blood
gushing from three wounds IN his lore
neaa ne waikeu across the PIT ana heiu
hiS menu up hoply hhu uAeu MS Bihbby
AL II. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23
LAUREL.
The New Iron Bridge-A EOrthcOm-
ing paper.

Ing Paper.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
LAUREL, July 16.-The contract for
building the new iron bridge at this place
has been awarded to George W. Parsons
of Salisbury.
Samuel d. Gordon, late of the Seaford
Enterprise, and @. @. Kinney propose
and hope to issue the first number OF the
Laurel Examiner early in August. ..|
Our blackberry shipment hardly exceed
one. third the quantity of former years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-23

Mrs Schoonmaker, Greek Locks, N Y, lest
the sight of one Of her eyes. The other became
sympathetically affected, and her health suf-
Tered seriously. She consulted DIR. Kennedy,
who removed the eye. She refused TO take,
chloroform and submitted TO the operation w!tsiJ
out murmur. 10 restore her general health,
DR.. X. gave his "Favorlte Remedy and she
rapidly gained health and strength.