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rHG KILMEK BUILDING.

OF all the buildings that have been
erected in Martinsburg during the past
decade, there have been few that So
quickly attract the eye as the magnifi-
cent structure just completed for Mr..
ID. NJ. Kilmer on w. King street. This
assertion is made without fear Of con-
tradiction. The step was made neces-
sary by Mr.. Kilmer's increasing bus
mess and now he has store room that
is as commodious as many in metro
polls. Everything is arranged to facil-
itate the handling Of vast quantities Of
goods and for the convenience of Gus
toners. The building is Of brick, two
STORIES high. the second story viii be
devoted exclusively to china ware and
has appropriately been christened by
that gentleman, ..Kilmer's China Hall. Z
An idea Of the stock to bel carriep
can slightly be conveyed when it is
known that the buildings so feet deep
with frontage Of 20 feet. An eleva-
tor runs from the cellar to the upper
floor. On the second floor there is
pyramid upon which to display the
wares and toilet room for ladies.
Tho shelving in the china department
is finished in black and cherry present
ing beautiful effect. The counter on
the ground floor represents oak and
cherry. On this floor also there has
been something designed by Mr.. Kill
mer that will be appreciated by every
lady purchaser of shoes, it is neat
apartment in which she will not be
exposed to observation when fitting
shoes. every lady knows how embar-
RAISING this is. In brief it is a COM
plete house for the transaction of the
large volume of business which we are
pleased to state Mr.. Kilmer enjoys.
The contractor, Mr.. HIT Cnshwa, may
be proud of his job and Mr. NKilmer
has done much to make this city of
fine buildings and of much enterprise.
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4 BOGUS REVOLUTION.
GREAT NOVEL MONEY-MAKING
SCHEME.
A LETTER FROM MEXICO MAKES
DISCLOSURES CONCERNING THE
RECENT GARzA UPRISING.

Fl
NEW ORLEANS, Sept 30.--A letter
from Mexico City makes the following
disclosures about the recent troubles
on the border. An American capitalist
is the authority for the statement -
Now that the whole affair has be-
come ancient history, | win tell you
that the only revolution there was oc-
CURED in the columns of the newspa-
pers. Of course CARA existed and was
at the head of a small body Of men
which he kept moving up and down
the river, making a display, but never
offering an attack on any military post.
Neither did he pillage or steal. He
paid for all they got.
If you will 60 back in your mem
DRY you will remember that some time
back the Mexican Government foated
So, 900, 900 in bonds in Germany.
Now a big syndicate, among tina num-
Der two Americans, saw big money in
this, so they set about to depreciate
the bonds. A revolution was the surest
thing to bring about desired effects
one was started. Cara was sent for,
and negotiations were entered into
with him. He was just the man for the
undertaking. He had an extended
acquaintance along the border, spoke
English and Spanish fiuently, was
something Of an orator, possessed dar-
ing and was ever ready for adventure.
well, Cara was supplied with
mo1ey and set to work. First he start
ed q newspaper, in the columns Of
which he arraigned Diaz and particn-
Elarly his financial policy. When the
fruit was ripe he laid down the pen and
Ebuckled on the sword.
n. Apparent alarm was created All
through the republic. Thesyndicate' S
agents in New York and San Francis
co Immediately rushed to print. Cor.
respondents were asked to write up the
revolution and a glance over their re-
ports show that they never gave an &C
count of a single engagement. Troops
were amassed on both sides of the Rio
Grande, and a big flourish of trumpets
was maae all the newspapers fairly
teemed with accounts of the reyolu-
ton.
" And all this time Diaz and his
Syndicate were snickering in their
sleeves. The bait they had thrown
out was quickly swallowed. The par
ties who held the bonds were seized
with an alarm and flooded the markets
with them. Diaz and his part
mers made several millions by the deal.
OF course they paid all Garza's ex-
penses, which amounted to but little. =
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AN EsJoYABLE EVENT.

We clip the following from the Dan
vile, (va.,) Register:
MARTNsyILLE, Va, September 81.
On last Friday evening those who
had the honor of being present at the
hospitable home Of DR.. and Mrs. c. p.
Kearfott witnessed and enjoyed one
Of the most pleasant social event of
the summer. It was ''tackey tea
given by Mrs, Kearfott in honor Of her
neice Miss Mary Kratz Of Martinsburg,
w. Va.
The members Of the party were rob
ed in the ''tackyestn manner possible,
and were the subjects Of much applause
and many comments greeted them as
they passed along the different streets
on their way to Kearfott avenue
BY $3.50 the whole party had assem-
bled in the parlor and after gazing up
on and admiring the style and fit Of
the different costumes, they began to
amuse each other by the tacky mode
Of counting, flirting, ETC., which prov
ed to be the merriest courtship ever
heard Of by the peals Of laughter and
shouts Of the applause that were
heard.
This fun was kept up until $3.50
o'clock, when it was announced that
tea would be served. After each gen
tleman had found 'slady tack" the
dining room door was thrown open and
the party marched in. Much to Their
surprise, they found an elegantly pre-
pared supper, consisting Of all the deli,
cacies imaginable instead of "tacky
spread" After tea was over the par.
ty again repaired to the parlor, where
they resumed their different tacky
amusements which kept up an uproal
Of laughter until - o'clock, when ths
party, after expressing their delight t.
be present on such an enjoyable occa
sion, bid Dir. and Mrs. Kearfott and
the fair Miss Kratz good night, and
went off declaring that the .tacky
tea" was the most enjoyable entertain
ment ON record.
Among those present at the enter
tainment where: Miss Kratx Of Mar
tinsburg, w. Va; Misses Bessie In
giles. Nellie MacGill Llzzie Smith
Allie Mullins Of Martinsville. and Mis-
Julian of Christiansburg, Va; H. S
Williams, Jr., C. w. Noel, S. d. Daniel
r. B. Semple, W. G. Smith. Judsol
Scencindiver of Martinsville. and J
H. Edwards of Floyd Courthouse.
i
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no THE PUBLIC.
ers.

An Effort being Made for Gala Day.
The pupils of the various city schools
are making preparations for grand
celebration of Columbus Day. October
21st, 1892. In order to make the cele-
bration a success it will be necessary
for the general public tolend a helping
hand in the way of contributions, to
go toward the purchasing of banners,
badges, etc. The contributions wilfall
be turned over to Prof J. A. Cox, who
will superintend the purchasing. The
WORLD has undertaken to raise sub
scription and asks that every patron
and patriotic citizen will literally re-
spond. Ifyou have not been solicited,
or have not subscribed, kindly send
in your name with the amount at once.
Following is a list of contributions
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CHASE's CHARACTERIZATIO OF
DEMOCRATS.


FroNs he Sentinel, Indianapolis, Iad.l
lGovernct Chase at Union CITY, April 81, 1892 j
Democrats are imps of hell. If !
had mind to swear I'd say God damn
them to hell. They ought to be dead
and moldering in the dust Of the earth,
and the dust be scattered to the fou,
winds of heaven that they might be
completely obliterated from the mem
DRY of man.
Union City Eagle, Republican Organ of Ran
dolph County, April % 1921
We submit the question whether
Governor Chase's speech was as cour-
teous, discreet, patriotic and manly as
the resolution claims it to be. Was
it discreet or courteous for q minister
of the church Of God, follower of the
the lowly Nazarene and teacher of
His word, with its lessons of mercy to-
ward "even the least of these,n to
speak Of human beings, even the vii
est, as " imps of hell" and express the
wish "that God would damn them to
nell" thereby violating His command,
:. Thou shalt not take the name Of the
Lord thy God in vain n Was it dis
Greet, courteous, patriotic or manly ?
We leave the question with our read
ei.s
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n. rhine win never Come.

The force bill plotters looked forward
to the time when southern election ON
GERS would not dare to declare Democrat
elected to Congress, and when every
southern Democrat for month or so be-
fore and after Congressional election
would feel as uncertain of his liberty as q
Russian nihilist, knowing It to be in the
power OF federal spies and detectives to
cause his arrest, after which he would be
tried before jury Of q tried and true Re-
publicans and perhaps sent to north
srn prison. Florida Times Union.
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nenefielaries Won't kick

The worst feature OF tariff protection is
that the schemers who are to be benefited
are called in by the ways and means COM
mittee and consulted as to the amount
and kind OF taxes they want on the for
eign goods that might compete with
theirs, and the people who do not get
any benefit have to pay the tax in ignor-
ance Ii is robbery. The robbery will
continue just SO long as the sufferers
allow it. The beneficiaries would never
move its repeal.-TDes Moines Leader.
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Nv Hook or Crook.

Fresh evidences OF the 'tpernicious ac-
tivity" OF the Republicans are being
brought to light every day, II they had
a proper respect for the weather they
would confine their work at this stage of
the campaign 10 quiet discussions, not
necessarily on politics, but over bottle,
for instance. But what is to be expected,
or rather, what not from men who have
made lup their minds TO carry the next
election by hook or by crook, II it is pos
sible.- BROOKLYN Citizen.
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LIST OF PREMIUMS,
Awarded at the Inwood Fair, Held Sep
temher 2O-2a

Awarded at the Inwood Fair, Held sep
TENDER 70 23.
Mango Pickles.
LIST premium, Mrs. Thos. H, Flagg
Cabbage Pickle.
1st premium, Mrs. NJ. ". Hawk
Watermelon Pickle,
1st premium, Miss NJ A. Bane
Cahteloupe Pickle.
lst premium, Mrs. John f. Staub
Preserved Watermelon.
lst premium, Lille Clendening
Canned Tomatoes.
LIST premium. Mrs. John Balenger
Preserved Pears.
LIST premium, Mrs. N. Steward
Ounce Jelly.
1st premium, Miss Lille Clendening
Culrant jelly.
LIST premium. Mrs. John Mex owan
Canned Plums.
LIST premium, Mrs. Hugh Campbell
End premium, Mrs. NJ. Y. Hawk
Apple Jelly.
LIST premium, Miss Ella Jennings
Grape Jelly. \
1st premium. Mrs. Jas. McKowan
WINE.
Blackberry and Grape.
1st premium. Mrs. NJ. Y. Hawk
Raspberry.
list premium, Mrs. John F. Stanb
Beet.
1t premium, Mrs. Bender
NEEDLE WORK,
Quilt, 100 years old.
LIST premium, Mrs. Hiram McKowan
Silk Crazy Guilt.
LIST premium, Mrs. H. G.. Berry
End premium, Miss Jennie Crane
Embroidered Silk Quilt.
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sugar Coating Won't Go.

The Republican politicians may call the
attempt to give the federal government
control OF the elections whatever they
please, il they do not like the term
force " bill. They may call 1t a federal
elections bill, or give it any kind Of sugar
coating, but it will still remain a danger
GUS menace to the rights OF the states.
To the people, and not to the federal goy-
eminent, bslongs the right to control
the elections for Congress as well as for
other elective offices.
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PROGRAMME
For the Concert Tonight, Under the
Auspices of the Kings Daughters.

For the Concert To-Nipbt Ifnder the
Auspices Of the Kings Daupbters.
Miss Katie Matthaei, assisted by 9TH
q, val. t,nnpn nns;o;.n n,;Il. ,s;,,a
concert to-n fghEa az fellers opera Rouse.
The program. given. below. is varied
~ nto,.. ;,,;, - t Ga
aliu ousei tanning f'iiu et'iilio. Iaii -
please all who appreciate good music !:
4, sonata Tor piano and yi.l;n IN minor,
" aads
N,ss \ M.rru,p, ,.nMp q HrnpN.xx
. vocal solos far sonrano
81, q stav Thou Golden Moment
i Je,se,
1t,saT Z, -. 49,, No. d IIorsrn,o,,r.,
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CIRCUIT GOUR 7.
WORK Of THE SESSIONS OF YES.
TERDAY
AND This MORNING. MARY TnoMr-
soN, ALIAS MARY PEARL. SENT
TO PENIrENrIARy ron . YEARS.
N cMANcERY.

IN cHANuERy.
Robert Lamon, Committee, etc, VI.
Margaret Siler, OF. al. Decree referr-
ing cause to commissioner.
William Heushaw vs.. William Bar
ney. Debt paid and ordered that the
cause to be stricken from the docket.
Henry Fitz, etc., VS.. Jacob Fitz. etc.,
and John Fitz, ct. al, vs.. Henry Fitz,
ct. al, causes heard together and som-
mitted to a commissioner.
Duncan Hamilton, ct. al, VS.. Mat
thew Hamilton, ct. al. Decree settling
the debts Of the estate.
John w. Floyd, VS.. VIM. Earl. De-
cree confirming sale Of lot and REFER
ing cause to commissioner for distri-
button.
John Welsh, ct. al, vs.. Michael
Welsh, ct. al. Decree confirming sale
Of lot and referring cause to commits
sioner.
VIM. Deerirg q Co., We. Z. A. Etch-
inson, ct. al ~ Decree entered, amend
ing former decree ON the case.
CRIMINAL.
State VS. Edgar Lee Arvin. Demur-
er to indictment overruled and motion
for a continuance overruled. Case sci
for some day in October 70 be hereafter
named.
State vs.. Mary Thompson, alias
Mary Pearl, case opened yesterday
afternoon. This is the girl that stole
clothing, jewelry, etc, from the family
Of Senator Faulkner on the IA Of May
last. Hon. w, H. H. Flick was up.
pointed special Judge In the case. The
prisoner denied the theft. Miss Boyd
Faulkner tentiael at.sheMas prasenI
when sthes watch was found upon The
person Of the girl. Constable Tobir
told Of securing part Of the clothing ii
the house Of a colored man named
Montgomery near Winchester. Jur,
returned verdict Of guilty as charged
in the Indictment, and the Judges sen
tence was 2 years in the penitentiary.
This morning q motion for a new
trial was made BY Mary thompson
counsel, w. R. Alexander. Length,
arguments followed and the motion
was overruled.
United States District and Circui
Court convenes in this city on Oct. 10
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PRICE. 8 CENTS


LIST premium, Mrs. Jas. Thompson
New Work Quilt.
LIST premium, Miss Annie Hoffman
2nd premium, Miss Kate Tabler
Old Quilt.
LIST premium, J. d. Foy
Flannel Embroidery.
LIST premium, Miss Emma Tabb
Ind premium, Miss Lizzie Billmyers
Cloth Embroidery.
LIST premium, Miss Atelia Silver
Embroidered Baby Dress.
LIST premium. Mrs. John sillers
Pin Cushion.
LIST premium, Mrs. John Glendening
Knit Socks.
LIST premium, Miss X. Glassford
Dressed Doll.
LIST premium, Miss Fannie Underdonk
Linen Embroidery.
LIST premium. Mrs. Konnsellar
Crochet Work.
LIST premium, Miss Blanche Staub
End premium, Mrs. Smith
Novelty Jar.
LIST premium, Mrs. Ed Henshaw
2nd premium. Miss Sallie Cock sral
Dranon Work.
LIST premium, Mrs. J.. w. Strong
Linen Embroidery.
LIST premium, Miss Sadie Shepherd
Worsted Crazy Quilt.
LIST premium, Miss Bessie Willis
2nd premium, Mrs. w. r. Lewis
Toilet Mats.
LIST premium, Mrs. Newton Buckles
Counterpart.
LIST premium, Mrs. Margaret Miller
Toilet Set.
1st premium, Mrs. q. Morgan
Crochet Lace.
LIST premium, Miss Maggie Custer
Hand Painting.
LIST premium. Miss vallia Runker
BREAD, BUTTER &C.
Salt Raising Bread.
lst premium, Miss Ella Jennings
Loaf Bread.
LIST premium. Mrs. M. v. Hawk
End premium, Miss Ella Jennings
Butter.
list premium, Mrs. j. w. Strong
2nd preminm, Miss Kate TRhler
Butter Scotch Cake.
LIST premium, Miss Anna Sherrard
Sponge Cake.
1st premium, Miss Helen Hawk
Cocoannt Cake.
LIST premium, Miss Martha Stewart
Musical instruments.
LIST premium, r Frank Barr
End premium, H Money
Sewing Machines.
LIST premium, james Thomas
LADIES RIDING CONTEST.
Riders Miss Rosie Myers, Miss Ella
Billmyer, and Miss Fannie Weston
haver.
Prize was awarded to Miss Westen-
hayer. Presentation speech was de-
livered by Col J. w. Dodd.
TOURNAMENT.
Knight Of Fairview, mr. Simms,)
Saddle.
Knight Of Ivanhoe, chr. Ledan,)
Bride.
Knight Of Castle Wales, tMr. Mor-
GAM Whip.
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DICK-NICK-E0TIS.-Y You can buy silk nitts
i worth 25 cents for IS cents.
You can buy straw sailors worth 25 cents for
IS cents.
You can buy ladies vests worth Is cents for
81 cents at C. p. HEARINGS Great Cash House.
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HAVING anticipated d large trade this winter
I'LL on underwear we bought with that idea in
our mind and have double the stock we ever had
before at prices that are down even lower than
the lowest, just think of good ladies vest for
25e. EMMERT & FIERY's
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r AIDES this Is a good time tostudy what to
IL make for a friend for a Christmas Present,
and II y0u go to Mrs. Daniel Matthaei's Store,
corner Queen and Race streets, You can be suit
ed without any trouble, for they have a variety
of things too numerous to mention. 9-243t-
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200 PAIRS Mems suspenders for SC, Others ask
y 25c. YELLOW FRONT.
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A HANDSOME line of Mems Fine Dress Shoes
IN in the latest styles and shapes at
FIERYs SHOE SToRE.
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NIow rs YOUR CHANCE to get first class
IN Children's school Shoes at FERYas SHOE
SToRE- Every pair guaranteed 10 give satisfac-
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WOOD CARPET, Good Carpet! onlyl0c yard
VI our neighbors ask pc YELLOW FRONT.
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sooo YARDS Indigo Blue Prints ST others ask
. &c. YELLOW FRONT.
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ELEGANT French China Tea Sets, 50 pieces,
"a $1,000. worth Sl5.G0. atD. NJ. KILMER'S,
on King street.
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ICE CREAM and Berry Sets, in both China
Il and Glass, from 35 cents to $685. at d. NJ
KILMER'S, on King street.
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II oOK out for the electric sparks from
Ia BROWNS packing case opener. His Oys-
ter boxes have arrived all at once.
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for Pillsbury X Best
Ill Flour. VIII sell at lowest prices, Money
can be saved BY buying from me, A, J.. shy
DER. Agent. 91-6m.
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A T A BARGAIN.--A handsome c. Clarinet
N concert pitch-good as new at Joe Mess
mans.
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MEMS SHIRT SALE.-500 mems working shirts
lYI worth 40 cents now % cents.
500 Boys working shirts worth 35 cents now
20 cents
900 boys waist percale worth 90 cents now
2s cents.
= $50 ladies blouse waists worth 80 cents now 80
cents at C. p. HERRING Net Spot Cash House.
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WI ANTED.--A good stout boy not under i
w years to learn the baking business.
g.25-tf. Apply at WoRLD ONCE.
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DROWN is sorry to have people lose money by
ID not trading with him.
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EuNE RESIDENCE FOR sALE.-A . story
JIG Brick, well located-price 100000 cash,
balance to suit purchaser. This IL q bargain.
X. POOLE. Attorney. e14-1m.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-06-04

She is going to be maid Of honor at
the wedding of one Of her dear friends,
and she wants to know what her duties
are. Well, they are not very oneroas.
She walks alone, just ahead Of the bride,
in entering the church, Or wherever the
ceremony is to be performed. Her dress
must be little more elaborate than that
Of the bridesmaids, 'but not Of course as
rich as the brides. When the altar Is
reached she stands just beside the bride,
holding her bouquet At the moment
when the ring is to be assumed she hands
the bouquet to the first bridesmaid, and
assists the bride In taking of her glove.
All this time the bride has been standing
with her veil over her face, but just
after the service is over, when the bride
rises up after having been blessed, the
maid Of honor throws back the filmy
cloud and the bride stands facing the
bridegroom and ready for his kiss. The
bouquet is then handed back to the maid
Of honor. by her given to the bride, and
as the procession retreats she walks just
behind the bride and groom, leaning on
the arm Of the best man. Ruth Ash
more in Ladiea Home Journal.
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E2ciiODaI Issues Buried.

THE TICKET.
For Governor:
HENRY L. MITCHELL.
For Justice Supreme Court:
R. FENWICK TAYLOR.
For Secretary of State:
JOHN L. CRAWFORD.
For Attorney General:
WILLIAM B. LAMAR.
For Comptroller:
WILLIAM D. BLOXHAM.
For Treasurer:
CLARENCE B. COLLINS.
For Superintendent Public Instruction:
W. n. SHEATS.
For Commissioner Of Agriculture:
LUClUS B. WOMBWELL.
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Joker. Then Philanthrouist.

The late DR.. S. G. Howe during his
student life at Brown university was
more distinguished for fun and practical
joking than for scholarship. Perhaps
not one of his college associates antici-
pated that their leader in frolicsome
mischief would become an eminent phi
lanthropist. For when he graduated he
left behind a reputation for skill in
breaking up the dull routine of college
life which survived for years. Mr.. San
born, in his biography of DR.. Howe. tells
an anecdote which shows the impression
he left behind him. Some years after
DR.. Howe had left college, and after he
had become favorably known to the
public, he was in Providence attending
the annual commencement.
The venerable Dr. Messer, who had
been president of the university while
Howe was student, was then living in
retirement. Howe thought he would
call on him and apologize for the trouble
he had given him while in college and
for the many Interruptions to his night
ly repose.
The venerable ex-president received
his caller with evident marks of dis
trust, and though he asked him to be
seated he himself took seat at re-
spectful distance. DR.. Howe began his
apology and the good old man moved
his chair little farther back. ''Howe."
said he, explaining the movement, I'm
afraid of you now. I'm afraid there
will be a torpedo under my chair before
I know it"