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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
BINDING TWlNE.
How the Tariff on binding Twlne Aneets
Western Wheat Growers.

Western Wheat Growers.
One of the members Of the binding
twine trust, speaking against tho action
of the Senate in putting binding twine
on the free list, attempted to show that
the duty on that article was so littie
that it could not make any apprec abe
difference to the farmers, He said that
free binding twine could not amount to
A gain OF more than two-tenths OF
cent per bushel to the farmer.
Even admitting that his figures are
correct, free twine will mean great
deal to the wheat growers Let US see.
The wheat crop of this year has been !
estimated at 500, 600, 900 bushels. II we
allow that 400, 600, 900 bushels OF this
are harvested with twine, what woulo
be the gain to the growers? Two
tenths OF cent per bushel on 400 ooo,-
900 bushels would amount to $500 ooo.
Senator Davis, of Minnesota, said in
his speech against the trust that the
binding-twine duty affected the people
| az his State alone to the amount OF
nearly million dollars. II thisis true,
the estimate above Of a member OF the
trust is far too Tow.
But even if we accept his figures OF
two-tenths of a cent per bushel, givlnga
. total of $500 900, is not that sum worth
saving to the wheat grower rather than
let it 90 to a greedy and rapacious
trust?
For the year ended June 30, 1899, I'M
| .,,Loo+ into this country
amounted to $1,000 bushels, valued at
sl12, 900. In order to make pretence OF
helping the farmer, Mckinley raises the
duty of 20 cents bushel on wheat to 20
cents. He pretends to think that the
trifing amount brought in constitutes
an appreciable competition with our own
wheat, and that by diminishing the
insignificant imports he will save some
thing to the farmers He says himself
in regard to his duties on farm products
his tin whistle" duties, as Butter
worth calls them-that these duties
are advanced with view to save this
> entire market to the American farm
! ers"
Suppose that his fve-cent rate cuts
Il down these trifling imports OF foreign
wheat about one-half-savng, say, So0,-
u 900; is it not much more important to
:, !, help the wheat-growers to the extent OF
u ssOOOOO by giving them free twine9
/ This latter method Of helping the farm
> ers out of their widespread depres-
:, sion," as Mckinley calls it, does not
u seem to have suggested itself to the
o mind of that eminent statesman. Why
10 should he strain at five-cent duty ana
i swallow a trust
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
RUBE BURROWS KILLING.

Report That He Was Deliberately MUIR
dered and Mutilated by the Detec-
tiyes.
If is said here that Rube Burrows was
not killed in the fight with Deputy
Carter in an effort to escape, but that he
was murdered after his capture by
DEPUTIES McDuflie and Carter and the
two negroes, and his body mutilated in
most frightful manner, The state
ment that his neck was broken, his head
crushed in, his bowels punctured with
knives and unmentionable indignities
offered to his dead person. The articles
we're written by reporter at Sulllgens
who viewed the dead body, and have
created profound sensation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
BURNED TO A CRISP.
Terrible Injuries to Two Foundrymeh
the ExplOslon of a Blast Furnace.

Terrible Injuries to Two Foundrymen py
the Explosion of Blast Furnace
Bert Stone and Fred Knauber were
fatally injured by the explosion OF a
blast furnace in the foundry of Charles
II. Pegewald & Co., New Albany, Ind,
Saturday. The men were drawing oil la
die of hot iron when the cupola eXplod-
ed covering them with ashowero molten
metal. Knauber was struck over the
eyes and part of his face was burned tc
crisp. He was also terribly burned
about the body. Stone was Knocked
down and fell on his back in a pool O.
LIQUID iron. The explosion was causec
by the bursting of waterpipe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18

Dispatches received at Constantinoplo
say that a party of Armenians and
Druses attacked the barracks at Silen-
sia, Syria, and blew up portion OF the
buildings. Forty Turkish soldiers were
killed. The Armenians then invaded
the Government building, killed the
Governor and robbed the Treasury OF Its
contents. From there they proceeded
to the prison, which they carried py
storm, liberating all the prisoners.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
Rsby's Enormous Head.

Elijah Scarborough, who lives near
tho little village of Powers, Jay eouh-
tv Ind. is the father of remarkaoie,
looking child. 1t is three years olu anu
measures three feet and two inches
around the head. In other ways 'no
child is rather small and is wcll-formed'
II Is reasonably Intelligent, but It's ooay
and neck not being strong enough 10
sunnort tho weight of its head 1t can
ot walk nor stand.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18

Little Kenna Gentry, an eight-year-
old nephew of U. S. Senator John Il.
Kenna, met with horrible accident at
Charleston, w. Va. He had climbed up
into tree, when he lost his foothold
and fell. He came down head first on
picket fence, his mouth striking ON one
of the pickets. Nearly all his teeth
we're knocked out and his mouth split
omen to the middle of his cheek. 1t Is
thought he is not otherwise injured,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
Rnnnh nn the Madame.

Madame Bonnet in whose possession
was found plans of the defenses of Nam
ey, France, and who, when placed under
arrest. confessed that she was in the
employ of the German Government has
been convicted of being German spy
She was sentenced to five years imrris'
oument and to pay fine of 5000 francs
Upon the expiration of her term OF i'm
-nrisonment. she will be eXiled fror'
France for ten years.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
purnsd to Death with Turp,ntine.

Miss Elnora Fleener, a young lady
living with her mother southWes. .. q
Newton, H., was burned to death whiie
alone. She was pouring turpentlne ON
some clothes near the stove, Inc not'
tle broke and instantly her clothing
caught fire. She ran from the house d
distance of seventy-iive yards lier
cries attracted a nutting party, VINO
came lust in time for her to tell how IL
bappened and to see her die.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
A Remarkable Case.

At bloomington, H., jury Friday in
the case of Leonard Matthews VS.. the
Chicago and Alton railway, awarded a
verdict of $4,000 damages in favor OF
the plaintiff. Matthews was brake
man on q Chicago and Alton freight and
was knocked by : bridge from the ton OF
an unusually high car, and sustained, as
he claims, disocation of tho neck. lie
sued for $40, 900. He claims he is com
pelled to wear harness of iron, leather
and plaster of paris to keep his head
stationary, and that paralysis and deati
may at any moment occur The com
pany appeals the case.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
Dillon and 0'Brien.

Government detectives patrolled
Queenstown harbor all day Sunday in
boats, and searched all the tugs and ten
ders with passengers for the steamers
Umbria, and Wisconsin aboard. Mail
trains arriving from Cork we're also
,earched. 1t is evident that the author
tiles do not think Messrs O'Brien and
Dillon have yet succeeded in leaving
tho country, and hope to intercept
them
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
FIVE MEN DROWNED.
Three of Them Brothers-They Overload
Roat.

Five persons were drowned in the
river near the s]uice and the Knicker-
booker ice-houses at Kinkora, N. j.,
Sunday afternoon, by the capsizing of a
boat They were Solomon Fletcher
aged thirty-two; John Fletcher, aged
twenty-five; Angelo Fletcher, aged
twenty -four; Cheafus Murray, aged for
ty-three, and Alonzo Cannon, aged twen-
ty-two. The first three were brothers
All five lived at Kinkora, and were en-
ployed at Murrell Dobbins' brickyard'
| The men were bringing twenty-three
large pilngs, each about fourteen feet
long from Silver Lake ice-house, in an
omen boat with a single sail In at
tempting to make land between the ice
houses and the sluice their boat was up
|
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
patr,otic Sons of America.

The most important change in the
constitution of the Order of Patriotic
Sons of America, in session in Boston,
was the insertion of the word white,
making only white native born citizens
eligible for membership. The basis Of
representation was also changed a
new ritual was adoped, the principa
changes being in the arrangement O
the degrees. A new military degree
was added. in which members will wea
the regulation uniform OF the u >
Army and carry rifles.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
Iuoandiary Lynched.

Frank Wooten, colored, who confessed
setting fire to the residence OF Dr. Pace
at Athens, La, on the night OF the 9th
inst, was lyeched Saturday night HE
body was fopnd Sunday m"vning swing
Ing 10 q limb Of . tree.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
Victims Gathered by Bucketfuls.

Seven bucketfuls of the CHASTITY rem.
nants of the bodies of six men still
missing at the powder mills explosion
near Wilmington, Del, have been
picked up. A part of face and head
supposed to be Dolan's was found.
Four ribs were found twenty feet up a
tree. and other portions on the other
side of the Brandywine. 1t is now
stated that a teamster named George
Lutton, who, with team OF four horses
was seen about the powder yard luSV
preyious to the explosion, has not been
seen since: neither have the horses
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
,,.ane woman's Leap.

A. the fast express entered the dopoa D o.
"a rrsburg, W. Va, q woman nameu
n..nnan' ~ supposed to be the wife .a ol sona
brennan Brennan Of ssi5 Pennsylvania avenue,
=. Brennan, \ a'is h hocan,e suddenly insane and
ss Summed from the train while is motion %,
Ssn ssmpcS wss un,niured, and immedinte.y m ra, "
Oh. On. .oword ~S the hills, and up TO q ia''
Sour I had not been found
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18

her son Irvine. thercJUsTIcE MILLER
were present DR.. Cook, }. W. Wool
worth, al, old friend of the Justice who
had Just arrived from Omaha, the family
servants and Chief Clerk Mckenney, OF
the Supreme Court. Soon after death
the face of the Justice, which had been
somewhat drawn during the last day OF
his illness, changed to perfectly
natural condition, and he looked as il
in quiet sleep. 1t is certain that ms
remains will be removed to his home at
Keokuk, Ia, where they will be inter-
red in the family burYing ground
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
Spain viii Retaliate.

It is announced that the Spanish Gov
ernment will request the Z. S. Govern
ment to admit the products of the Span
ish possessions in the West Indies, es-
pecially tobacco and sugar, without tho
recently imposed tariff restrictions In
the event of refusal Spain, it is SAID
will exclude American products. espe'
cially bread-stuffs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
Work of thu Gutter Rush.

The revenue cutter Corwin has ar
rived at Port Townsend, Wash. She re-
ports that during the three months
cruise of the revenue cutter Rush in
Behring Sea she saw only five brl'isn
sealers, and three OF these were ordered
beyond the league limit. Though they
had illicit skins on board no attempt was
made to seize them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
A., Nou proo,,,vn viii Recount.

Police Commissioner Hayden, = OF
Brooklyn, n. Y, will order recount OF
the population, as he believes that the
federal onumerators have missed several
thousands of people. The health de-
nartment estimates the population al
.ssO.ooo. and the census showed it to be
s0a OO0
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
WORLDS FAIR.


Proposed Exhibit of Idols, Etc, OF tho
Sacred Trbe-Amount of Space Needed.
:. The Worlds Fair Directory has re-
ceived suggestion for novel feature
of the exhibition. 1t is to be Termed
the Worlds Pantheon" 1t includes
the idols, fetiches, kobangs, tabus, kis.
sizes, enquisies, jujus gree greos totems,
etc, of the sacred tribes Of ancient and
modern history. The Pantheon would
include the different places OF
worship, etc. Commissioner Hirst
of Florida, says the Exhi
bition Buildings, exclusive Ct annexes
will cover about eighty-t % acres: Horti
cultural Hall, five; Manufacturers
twenty-five; Machinery Hall, eighteen
Art Gallary, two; electric display, two
Mineral Palace, five; transportation, six
liberal arts five, and Woman's Pavilion
two acres. Prominent Catholics from
various parts>Qf the country met at Thu
Columbus Club Chicago, to take step
| to secure complete exhibit of Catholic
educational work in the United State
at the Fair.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
Will Not Fire a Salute.

The Governor of Virginia refuses to
allow the State Artillery to fire a salute
on the occasion, this week, of the ami.
yersary Of the Emancipation of the col
ored people of the Nation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
Loon, nntlon is Constitutional.

Tho Michigan Supreme Court has sus-
tanned the local option law in test case
taken to it by John W. Teek, who want
ed to open a saloon in Van Buren, Coun-
.tv which had voted dry The court de-
cides that the law is constitutional
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18


emily without pain. A
few minutes before he
died tho phlegm in his
throat accumulated
and his frame quivered.
1t was evident that the
end was fast approach
ing, and the members
of his household who
were not in the sick
room we're hastily sum-
moped to his bedside.
Resides Mrs. Miller and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
aansral Belknap Dead.

General w. w. Belknap, cx-Sccretary
of War during President Grants first
term, was found dead in his bed in
Washington, about . o'clock Monday
morning. 1t is believed that death oc'
Cured between one o'clock Saturday
nipht and nine o'clock Sunday morning
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
slnrnlar Mode Of Suicide.

I. Edward Cation, cigar-maker. twenty
five wears of age, committed suicide a
washington Friday evening in the rea'
of the White House. lie squeezed M
head in between the iron railings oil tht
fence that surrounds the grounds ane
choled himself to death.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
Rsf,,ees IN take His Salary.

Hon. Thomas w. Palmer, president of
the Worlds Fair National Commission
announces that he will not receive the
S19, 900 annual salary allowed him. and
will accept only his actual expenses
while attending to Fair business.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18

The Paris correspondent Of the Chron-
icle says that a private telegram re-
ceived in London from Havre states
that Messrs. Dillon and 0'Brien have
landed of the coast Of Brittany and arc
journeying TO Paris
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
N.w Works Police Census.

Tho Police Census Enumerators nave
.,.nod n in 800 of the election district re-
turns for New York city, ana sns s,assio,s nsass
stanS St nd :. .57s, ssl There are As districts
.t;ll to hear from.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18

1rnon tho recommendation OF the
uaipr General Commanding the army,
Tho military.works at Fort Pike and
Enrt @ Macomb, La, have been ordered
abandoned. The ordinance stores a.
shsso points except the heavy guns
~,,,, he se,t to Augusta, Ca, or to the
Nan Ma, YORK Arsenal, as tho Chief OF Or
ainance may indicate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
A Great and Useful Work.

The Russian Government intends to
construct ship canal connecting Dnie'
pcr and Dwina rivers, and forming a
line of communication between the At
lantic ocean and the Black sea and Med
iterranean,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
Ayant Courier.

Thomas Gill, M. p, arrived in New
York Sunday. He says the Irish Ma
tionalists are not coming to America
for charity, but to seek AID for Ireland
in her struggle for liberty, He says the
financial resources of the Home Rule
party, which has spent over $500 in
the struggle, have bs.S practically ex'
hapsted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
r.,so-e,na tha Lottery Law.

The Northern edition Of the Atlanta
Constitution. containing lottery adver-
t;soments was seized and is held by the
nostnl authorities. The company :. Is 10.
pJ ';s;ma thc edition to conform to law =
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
Raided a Saloon.

Near the Bradford quicksilver mine
in Lake County, Cal, several masked
men raided saloon kept by stephen
Rich and wife. Mrs. Rich was fatally
wounded. Rich was also wounded, and
W. R. Mcclure, one of the raiders, was
shot dead.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
,..,.,,... If Train Robbers Haul.

reformation Thursday night is 10 .he
effect that the loss by the @ rece"VoAp n viii
rdsbs robbery near Bolleiontaino, ,. o; ~r,. VIII,
rouvort a,nt to $4,000. Tho company's ON
a"u am" aro still reticent regarding the
matter
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
GAIETY AT GALESBURG.

President Harrison Meets His Old Conn
rades of the First Brigade at Their ke-
union In the Iillnos City-Other feat-
ures OF His Visit.
GALEsBURG, Ill, Oct. 9-Presldehe
Harrison reached Peoria at 1l;S5 tues
day night and was welcomed by Mayor
Clark and the members OF the city
council, who escorted the party to their
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18

The worshiping congregation OF tho
Church of the Holy Cross, New York
City, was disturbed Sunday morning BY
a barefooted man who marched demon
stratively down the center aisle, smo'"
ing cigar. He was elected.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
ua Wnnldn,t Saw plaaaa.

Andrew Smith was murdered by John
Turner at Idlewild, near Cincinnati, be-
cause he wouldn't say please when he
asked that some article OF food be hand
ed him at the supper table.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18

As the funeral procession OF Mrs. John
Nelson, consisting of 14O carriages, was
proceeding to the cemetery at l!liopohs,
ill.,, four teams ran away and injured
quite number OF persons.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18

State Senator 4. L. Swarengen, OF
Concordia, Kan. committed suicide
Monday by shooting himself through
the heart. His mind is believed to have
been unsettled by financial difficulties.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
r.. ponnsvlyania ship Canal.

I Tho surveys of the Pennsylvania ship h, p
naI a are practically finished, and the
cana, CAM mission SSH appointed by the Lesisla,
ture will ask the state to complete 1,,ors '"o q
cana canal The commission iavoTs y" aka .
rann. romta along the Beaver river to Lake
Eria
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18

Mrs. Elizabeth Sanders, postmistress
at Toledo, Pa, was attacked by masked
rufflans for purposes OF robbery, and in
the struggle that ensued was shot and
killed
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
e.ous, toa n Strange Disappearance

Maggie Twomey, who disappeared
from her home at Logansport, Ind,
eleven years ago, at the age OF SIXTEEN
has returned raving maniac. She can
give no account of herself or of her wan
derinps.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
-. At huntington, Ia

..,.no has struck Burlington 'a.'
.I.,n 10 s'It 4 number OF Burlington peop,s ;,
sss sss,n down with it. Two deaths from Wv
slseasc liz are seported.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
u.r,.nat,a Rsauaat.

The Vermont Legislature has passed
a resolution asking the managers OF Tue
Worlds Fair to close the grounds o''
Sundays
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
Prisoners Escape.

On Saturday hvc prisoners escaped
from iail at Columbus, o., three in Now
ark, o., and one in Mt. Vernon, v 1t
was not q cold day. either.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
NH. nvram,t, Cruiser vesu,vus.

The U. S. dynamite cruiser Vesuvius
has completed her trials She went out
side Newport, r. l., and performed her
turning maneuvers at speed OF twelve
and fourteen knots. ...
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18

-Chauncey NJ. Depew tells the New
York farmers to take for their motto
''Reciprocity, Retaliation, Revenue
But somebody has got hold of the farm
ers' revenue, and to get retaliation he
must find home reciprocity at home.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
Horne for Mrs. Fremont

The women of California have started
a fund Of 50, 600, to purchase home for
the widow of General Fremont.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18

r.uo cr,nt Reuom,nated

As the result Of a quarrel over three
dollars, W. L. Thompson staooea anu
killed win Massey at Brodton' Tex
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18

h otel. There
were no speech
es, owing to the
lateness of the
hour. The Pres
ident arose ear
ly and at Z a. m.
was serenaded
by a band OF
music at the Ma
tional Hotel. A.
few m / mites
later the mayor
: and city council,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
SuFFERINGS ENDED.

Death Comes to Justice Mtller-IhteF-
ment to BE at Keokuk, Ia.
Justice Miller died in Washington
City, Monday night at eight minutes OF
II ,.c1ocly without n STRUGGLE and anDar-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
,.. p,,., ~ bo Abandoned.

Tammony Hall Friday night renoml'
mated Hugh ]. Grant for mayor Oh NO"
York
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18

And now they have revised their tar
ifi--raised II upward and male 1t
heavier.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
A Muskegon saw-Mill Wrecked ana Two
Men Fatally Injured.

MUSHROOM Mich, Oct. 9.-A terrible
explosion occurred at the Ducey Lum-
ber Company's lower saw-mill on the
North side at o'clock a. m. AS the
fireman, William Yerger, was getting
nm steam to start the engines four OF
the six boilers exploded with tre'
mendous force, wrecking one-third oi
the building completely and throwing
the other two boilers from their foun
dations, Nine men were injured. Yer
ger. the fireman, was caught under the
timbers and escaping steam scalded hin
terribly. He will die. A young maj
named Hawkins is also fatally injured
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-10-18
DIR. Mcdonald Says Kemmler's Death Was
instantaneous.

ALBANY, N. Y, Oct. a-Dr. Charles
F. Mcdonald who had charge OF tho ex-
ecution of Kemmler sent his official re-
port to Governor Hill Wednesday. DIR.
Mcdonald Is Of the opinion that Kemm-
ler's death was tnstantan sous. The
doctor argues that death by electricity
is far more humane than by hanging.
He recommends the construction OF
building in the central part OF the State
whore all the executions should take
rlace and where electrical plants special
" adopted for such work should be main
tained.