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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

Among those who have been men,
toned in connection with the rector
ship of Moore Memorial Church.
Richmond, are Rev. DIR. j. r. Me
Bride, of Lexington. Rev. r. p.
Williams. the assistant at st. Paul's.
and Rev. Dallas Tucker, of Charles
Town, w. Va. The vestry will pro
badly not consider the matter OF
calling a rector for month yet.
TLeiin9ton Gazette.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

Rev. A. C. Hopkins passed through
Shenandoah on Tuesday on his way
TO Hampden Sidney College. Mr..
Hopkins will be remembered by the
men of the old Stonewall Brigade as
the fighting chaplain of the Second
Virginia Regiment.-She1,. argus.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02
Public Sales.

Monday. May 1.-Housc and Lot
in Charles Town, by Mrs. NJ. Kahn.
Wednesday, May toulouse and
Lot in Bolivar, by Forrest w. Brown.
Special Commissioner.
Wednesday, Jlay 10.-Property OF
the late VIM. Z. Anderson, in Boil
var, by Forrest w. Brown, Special
Commissioner.
Tuesday, Moy 76.-wentzell prop
erty in Bolivar, by George Baylor,
Special Commissioner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

Sec advertisement of the new Chi
reese Laundry in this issue. Mr..
Sing Wo has taken the building of
Mrs. Dooley, West Washington ST.,
formerly occupied by Messrs Baker
& Gunther for laundry purposes, and
will open frst-class laundry there
this week. He invites one trial, and
sromises to give satisfaction in every
case
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

We keep the largest stock of Win
dow Shades in our New Carpet
Rooms at S. D. Hirschman & Co.'S
New Building.
When YOU come to S. D. Hirscli-
man & Co.'S new clothing store, you
can't help but getting suited. Come
and pay us visit.
Our Child's all wool suits. with an
extra pair pants at IS only, is the
greatest bargain you ever bought
before. C1me to s. D. Hirschman
& Co.'S Nes Clothing Store,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

We understand SIr- VIM Campbell will cs-
tablish his Office at tue bark mills aud have
telephone communication with the two rail-
road depots. We are also Informed that Col.
f. w. Brown will tkkc Mr.. CampbelTs office
in the 81 awyeFs Row" when vacated.-F.P.
Col. Brown, we understand, has
purchased the Campbell Co. office,
but will remain ut his present Ioca-
ton in the Jail building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

For Sale for Want of money.-A
Fine Organ, in piano case, original
price $40. Will sell at $50 cash.
Mr.. L. H. holland is authorized tc
dispose of it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

At congregational meeting in the
NJ. e. Church, South, on Monday
evening last, the pastor, Rev. II. p.
Hamill, presided. The membership
decided not TO improve the present
ediice, hut to erect new church,
and appointed committee consisting
of the following gentlemen: N. w.
Galiaher, G. w. Taylor, j. Ed.
Burns, John II. Bishop and o. NJ.
Darlington. The pastor is er oficio
chairman thereof. The committee
will at once proceed to secure plans,
make selection and submit same &c
the membership for approval; solicit
subscriptions and perform other
duties thereto belonging or dele.
ated.-Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

If you are contemplating a pur-
chase of anything in the way of
China and Glassware, it will pay
you to visit Ronemus Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

Parties desiring to purchase Bicy-
Giles during the coming season will
save money by consulting NJ. E. Bo-
Iinger, agent, before purchasing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

Mr.. Haines: Please tell the people
my sweet heart is the man in moon,
1 expect to see him soon, wearing one
of Browns Sabre Scarf Pins and a
po'r of Link Buttons.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

The following petit jurors have
been drawn to appear Wednesday,
May II, second day of the next reg
ular term of the Jefferson Circuit
Court:
Jas. W. Clendening. Juo. j.
Byers, Thomas Coleman, Robt. Weir
rick, w. w Everhart, Nathaniel
Conrad, BENZ. Ware, D. B. Shoe
maker, Harrison Swimley, Amos
Dunlap, Daniel Snyder Jacob Staley,
VIM. b. Baker, JAS. w. Strider,
Geo. Wilt, B. F. Beavers, j. j. Wy
song, I. B. Howell, VIM. a. Turner,
o. NJ. Darlington, Chas. f. Jones,
Lee Koontz, Oscar j. Watson, lack.
p. Fleming, Jno. G. Licklider, JAS.
McGarry, Milton Rouse, L. p. Dan
bridge, VIM. l.. Black and Jas. G.
! Aldridge,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

Chickens and eggs wanted for the
cash at c. f. Wallis new store-room,
one square from post-office, Gold
Grange Iotl.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

Just received, direct from the
manufacturer, a full line of Pants,
elegantly made, OveralIs and Shirts,
at DaIgarn's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

Just received, direct from the
manufacturers a full line of elegantly
made and full size Shirts, Pants and
OveraIIs, at DaIgarn's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

Step into the store of Ronemui
Bros. and ask TO see some Tea ant
Dinner Sets at prices that will aston
ish you.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

Ladies' Capes and Jaclsets-choice
novelties in medium weight-sutta-
BILE for Immediate wear
Burns & SHuGERT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

Rudolph NJ. Rau, of this county, is
one of the recent graduates of the
Baltimore College of Physicians and
Sur0eons
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02
MAKE S ICE
A Chanceto Make $3.50.
THE WORD CONTEST OF THE FREE
HOSPITAL,
623 West Lombard Street, Baltimore. Nd.

The Lady Managers of the Free Hospital,
No 622, W. Lombard St, Baltimore, have ar
ranged word contest, the proceeds from
which are to go toward the Hospital Fund
The above prize will be given to the person
who sends the greatest number ofwords made
from the following sentence
LET CHARITY AROUSE YOUR ZEAL
Subject to the following rules:
1st--All words must be numbered.
2nd.-All words found in the English part
of Webster's or Worcester's Dictionaries will
be accepted. excluding the appendix.
3rd.-No proper or geographical names are
allowed.
4th.-No letter can be repeated in any word
oftcncr than it is repcutcd III the sentence.
th.-HJphenated words like sea-coast will
be accepted.
6th.-A list containing more than twenty
five errors will DC rejected.
7th.-Words spelled the same arc counted
but once, no matter how different the mean
ing is. So
Sth.-words spelled differently, having the
same meaning. are counted as separate words
9th--No plural words are allowed.
All lists must be scnt In before May 18th.
1898, together with so cents in money, stamps
or postal note and the full address of the
sender.
Send list to word contest committee, P. O..
Box 1874 Baltimore, Nd.
MRS. j. E ATKINSON.
MRS. GRAHAM BOWDOIN,
MRS FINDLAY BERNS
MRS r. C. BARRY. Chairman.
Reference by permission National Union
Bank, of Baltimore.
Feb. Z. 1898.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

Special attention is directed to oul
line of Bird Cages.
BEALL & CoLEMAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02
Hickory wood.

HICKoRY Wood. both green and dry, for
IL sale by the Undersigned Delivered any
where in Charles Town at $3.50 per cord
Orders left at Cook IS Phillips hardware
store viii be filed promptly.
JOHN T. CoLSToN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02
FOR SALE.

DARN on Turnpike near Halltown. It con-
II tains 1877 acres. well improved. This
farm is beautifully located and is considered
one of thu finest farms in this county Terms
easy Apply at SPIRIT OFFICE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

White Goods and Handkerchiefs
are among the most interesting stocks
in the house at the present time, the
assortments being wonderfully COM
plete in the choicest goods of the
coming season.
BURNS & SHUGERT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

Joseph Trapnell, Esq, presided
oyer the Berkeley Circuit Court last
week, whilst Judge Faulkner atten.
ded the wedding of his niece al
Hampton, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

IN Hester put in order. for Jackfrost is com
ing. EAsTERDAY & co, do it, you know.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

Carpenters have begun work on
Alex. Morrison's new livery stable
on Princess street. Z. e. Beachley,
of Charles Town, has the contract
for building the stable.--.Shep Reg.
John, where did you get those
Shoes? They came from Diagrams
who sells them very cheap; try him
the next time you need pair of
shoes for yourself, wife or child, he
has just received new Spring Stock.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02
MoneY for Sale,

By Building Association No, 10. MoNDAI
NIGHT. MAY s, 1898, at 7:SO, ut the Office
of Gloon Moore.
By order of Board.
c. FRANK GALLAHER.
May 2. 1888. Sec'y and Treas.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

Brown Walking Cultivat0rs. Double Shovel
Plows and Steel Blades, are of the very test
quality.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02
Flowing and Hauling.

THE undersigned Is prepared to do Flowing
j at short notice, and will for very reason
able compensation, plow, harrow aid lay of
your garden oTsl0t in u satisfactory manner.-
VIII nlso do an kinds of Hauling ut living
rates. Orders solicited.
March 81, 1851. D. W. HANNAH.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02
Note the Change.

Brown Wagons are on Top for Useful.
ness. Light Draft and Durability.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Kahn reached
Charles Town Friday evening, and
are at the Watson House. Their
bridal trip extended to New York and
Niagara Falls, also including Phila-
delphia and other points.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-02
DR. TonlinSol17s
DENTAL OFFICE,

corner OF Charles AND Liberty STREE S
CHARLESTOWN.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-06-03

tanned whaf he could buy all their range
cattle for; the value uas1ess than half il
would take 10 fence in The farm. lie
bought the stock, shipped it, came out
even ON the transaction and protected
bis crop without cost 10 any one.
If cattle is of prolific any one, they
profit the owner, therefore. be ought
TO look after them know Of several
instances where people have refused
to go into the Joe's Bayou section be-
cause crops were not protected from
stock. Now Mr.. Editor the cattle in
that neighborFood is not worth as
much as II would cost to fence all Of
those recent clearings ia that section.
/ think The ssIio fence" law is good
one. | think that stock will improve
in grade under that law. There will
be more attention paid 10 improve
mcnt, and less scrMbs running at large.
There win of necessity, be pasture
on every plantation for the use OF ten
ants stock. Breachy cattle will be UNI
known, or very few. 1t is said that
all laws When first introduced work
hardship on some one, and this
probably will be to few / consider
it good law Ii thefS1s 1877 600
acres of range, aud any one wishes 10
utilize it. why fencs it for~that pur-
pose, or as much of it as they chose.
They get the benefit of the range
fence, therefore let them do some Of
the fencing {; if there is no benefit, why
keep the stock. y
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-06-03
Proclamation.

Whereas, In conformity with law. a
special election was held III the town of
Providence, La, on May s, 1893, for the
purpose OF submitting to the property tax
payers the Ievying of a special J-niil an
nual tax for ten years on all taxable prop
erty within the cooperate limits OF said
town to aid the Lake Providence & Vest
ern Railway Company in constructing their
proposed road in accordance with their
charter and the conditions set forth in the
petition asking for and the ordinance grant
ing snid election and
Whereas, The Board Of Aldermen having
in conformity with law canvassed the re-
turns'of said election and ascertained the re-
suit to be IN favor of sand tax now there
fore /, Edward J.. Hamley, Mayor of the
town OF Providence, by virtue OF the au-
tbority vested ia me by law and in accord
auce with ordinance passed by the Board
of Aldermen, do issue this my proclamation
promuIgating tie result of said special
election, hereby declaring said special tax
adopted, there being a majority Of the tax
payers both in numbers and value in favor
Of it. and said tax will be levied. upon said
Railway Company complying with the con-
ditions upon which same was voted
Given under my hand and seal Of the
own of Providence this May 18th. A. d..
1885. Ell. HAMLEY, Mayor
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-06-03
Sheriff S Sale.

State of Louisiana. parish of East Carroll
Seventh District Court-D. Dreyfuss
VS.. bis Creditors.-No. 128.
BY virtue of a writ ofSale to me directed
by the Hon. seventh District Court for the
parish of East Carroll aforesaid, in the
above entitled cause. will proceed to sell
at public auction at the door OF the court
house, in the town of Providence, East Car
roll parish, La. on
Saturday, the 10th day of June, 1898,
between the hours prescribed by law, all
the right, title and interest of D. Dreyfuss
in and to the following described property
to-wit:
Lots IL, II and 10 Of Block 7, with resi-
dence and other improvements the Z Il OF
Lot on the North side of Lake street,
with the improvements thereon. All sit
uated in the Town of Providence, in SAID
parish and State, seized In the abve suit.
Terms of sale-The sale will be made to
the highest bidder for whatever the prop
erty will bring on twelve months credit,
the purchaser to furnish good and sufficient
JOINT security and special mortgage on the
property, with interest az the rate of per
cent per annum. Out of the amount Of the
adjudication the purchaser shall deduct
and pay in cash the costs and taxes, esti-
mated at Sl3a.00.
j. w. DUNN, Sheriff.
Sherif's Office, Providence, La. May y,
1898 St.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-06-03
4 n De- Self-seaIing Fruit
IL PRICE, Jars for sale at
r. j. Burney's.

Last week we mentioned the names
of several persons who aided the over
flowed people in escaping from the
surrounding dangers of the crevasse,
but in our mention we omitted telling
of many of the actual workers, who
were entitled to all praise for their
self-sacrificing exertions amid much
exposure. The omission was not in
territorial by any means, for if there is
any one thing more than another that
commands our admiration and appro-
val, it is the big heart and willing
hand that unhesitatingly goes to the
relief Of those in dire distress regard
less Of race, color or previous condi-
ton. We were really not fully in
formed as to the actual helpers, and
now cannot let their noble conduct
pass unnoticed, therefore it is with
more THAI ordinary pleasure we name
the following young men who were
(noi bosses) among the willing work
ers early and late: Messrs. Mack
Goodwin, Chris McGinnis, John Nor
gan, Peter Matheson, D. F. Peck, john
Barbour aud some Others whose
names we could not get.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-06-03
A DEFENCE OF NO FENCE.

Banner-D Democrat The no fence
law seems 10 have brought out quite a
diversity of opinions, as to which will
do the most good in our parish, the
ssfence or $40 fence"
Now, suppose we admit that there
is 1877, 600 acres ofland III East Carroll
which could be utilized for stock rails
ing fas Pro Bono Publico says who
would get the benefit Of it, if it was so
utilized? lam not the owner or lessee
of any cultivated lands in this parish,
but own some cattle. and have no
doubt that they have deprecated on
crops before now; but it ia, Which is
the best for the county-"fence" or
mo fence Z"
Now, Mr.. Editor, | venture to say,
the fencing in of the $4,000 acres of
cultivated land in this parish cost
twice as much as the stock is worth
which they fence out--excluding the
work stock-which can not be con-
sidered as range stock and the dam
age The stock do every year is about
half as much as the stock is worth. 1t
would seem unwise and very poor
business for any one to build a humid
red dollar tence to keep fifty dollars
worth of his own cattle from eating
his own crop What IS true Of an in
dividual is true of community
One oil my neigbbors told me that
his cows were worth fifty dollars a
year 10 him, which | have no doubt is
quite true. He also told me that they
never cost bin . cent either for graz
ing or fence; and as q matter OF equi-
~ ii does seem to me unfair for some
one else TO be at all The expense OF
keeping his cattle where they belong.
A thrifty oserseer naTried widow
and few acres Of land In The South).
He took possession Of each be woman
sndShe farin) during The winter. He
soon discovered that before he could
make crop 1t was necessary to feuce,
money was scare and time was short.
lie called on bis neighbors aud ascer-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-06-03


We have during this week made
Edilligent inquiry so as TO find ont as
far as possible the actual condition of
affairs in our parish in order TO tell of
il as it really exists, The invariable
response to our Inquiries from all por-
lions Of our parish below town, has
been "water still creeping over US
slowly la the lake the water is
higher now than it has been since the
spring Of 1865, when the Grant canal
was open.
Back in the interior Wishwen, Ham
ley place, Bowie, Lickskillet, Waddill's
aud along the banks of Joe's bayou
and Dryprong there is not a foot of
land visible.
Coming down from Ashton in the
fifth ward, Gossyppia, Owenton, Pa
nola, Dr. Burweli's and some others
hare much of their crops immersed,
with the water steadily cncroaching
upon more cotton and corn.
Immediately south of Lake Provi-
dence the crops are entirely gone
hoplessly lost--ihe back water coming
close up in many places near TO the
lake front.
Between Tensas bayou and town
Edgewood plantation is flooded, and
there is considerable water over what
is known as the Ingram field, near the
Providence cemetery.
Below some ten miles or more in
the second ward, few ridges were
above water at last accounts, especial
| ly along towards the river front, but
the water was slowly and steadily
creeping over them, which with the
violent rains that have prevailed this
week will about make tho ruin COM
plete.
Several estimates have been made
of the probable losses by this years
overflow directly and indirectly in the
parish of East Carroll, and
TEN MILLION DOLLARS
has been regarded as very couserya-
tive figure.
This sad and dishcartening recital
is being penned OH the list day of
June, and the all important question
is: VIII the water leave the land
within ten days from now? Some
think, or rather hope il will; others
say not fit should, there would be
a ray of hope for partial crop, but if
il should not, because OF rain fall
and Indictment weather generally, then
the ruin is complete.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-06-03
coLoRED SCHOOL PICNIC, &c.

Editor Banner Democrat -TheLake
Providence calored school closed after
successful term of eight months on
Friday, the 18th ult.
During the term. the enrollment ran
as high as one hundred aud sixty
eight, while the average daily attend
ance for the term was moro than a
hundred
The public examination which took
place at the school house, was sue
cess, aud showed that under the adj
vanced normal methods which have
been recently introduced in the school
that the pupils have made a surpris-
ingly rapid progress, in which there
is no lack of thoroughness.
The colored population OF Lake
Providence put forth their utmost
efforts to make the closing a gala day !;
and success beyond their expectations
rewarded their LAHORE. The picnic IN
the beautiful Arlington grove was en-
liyened by some very choice music
rendered by Blowe's cornet band of
Vicksburg All of our citizens agree
with us that Blowc's band knows how
to blow.
The elosing exercises at st. James
A. M. E.NChurch is pronounced as be-
ing the finest Lake Providence has
ever witnessed. The band furnished
grand overtures and encore music !,
while the children performed the
parts assigned to them exceptionally
well.
An address on the necessity OF edu-
eating the heart, head and hand by
Mr.. w. E. Mollison, distinguished
lawyer of Yicksburg, Miss. showed
great wisdom of that gentleman's OBJ
servations. Every sentence being both
weighly and timely, will have the
effect of stimulating our people to a
redoubled effort in the behalf of pop
ular education.
The vocal music rendered by the
school was pronounced excellent. Rev.
Howard, West Indian, now residing
in our community, pre- sided at the
organ, and rendered valuable assist
alce.
We here tender.our sincere thanks to
the white citizens for the prompt man
ner in which they responded 10 the
call for aid, that so materially added
TO the success of our ventures. We
also thank the good people of Lake
Providence, irrespective of color, for
the kind treatment and generous sup
port we received from them during
our stay in their midst. Our thinks
are especially extended TO Rev. j. H.
Marlin, Mr.. j. A. Ola aud that
s'hnstler" Hon. j. w. Cooke, who so
generously contributed TO the success
of all our ventures.
j. A. HARRIS. Prin.
Mrs. NJ. e. GRIGGS, Assist.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-06-03
MAY %, 1903.

The crops were growing grandly,
The cotton and the corn;
The May month smiled down blandly.
Upon each roseate morn.
All nature seemed rejoicing
In this glad sunny cline;
The bending stalks were v0ieing,
The futures happy time.
A wealth of untold pleasure,
Came clearly into view,
With the full harvest treasure,
Which Christmas time was due.
The eorn-cribs overfowing,
The fat aud shining team,
The fieecy fields seemed showing,
So life-iike in the dream.
But ali how changed the prospect;
A dismal cry is heard
The Wylv leyee broken,
On May the twenty-third.
A wilderness of water
Now where the crops did grow:
Our faith in leyees totter,
Not reaping where we sow.
A wrecl, OF desoIation,
Thus stares us In the face;
What hope or consolation
In future, can we trace?
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-06-03

The mere mention of DR.. +. r.
Bernard as The successor of Judge j.
M. Kennedy in the House OF Represen-
tatives in this paper short time ago
was received with hearty approval and
has been much talked of since, not
withstanding the many distracfing
troubles that have prevailed. The
people seem to be almost unanimous
in his favor for the position.