davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11
Life, Health and Strength.

APALAcHIcoLA, Fla, Feb. II, 'S9.
Messrs. Lippman Bros, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sirs-I will write to inform
you that was afflicted with blood
disease. l tried one bottle Of \ 4
and it gave me no relief. was In
bed seven months. tried prominent
physicians and they could not do me
any good. l saw your advertisement
of P P P in the Apalachicola Times
and thought would try ii. The bot
tie | got tonight makes seven or eight,
and, oh, how good | feel. Ihave been
up ever since and at my business,
lumber inspector. You may publish
this if you desire. 1 have informed
my friends that P P P is life, health
and strength. M. P. BoIDEN.
Sold by all druggists and general
stores.
LrPPMAN BROS, Proprietors and
Druggists, Savannah, Ga
DURANT, Miss, Dec. IL, 1890. !
Office of j. S. Rosamond. I
Messrs. Lippmsn Bros Savannah, Ga.
Gentlemen:-While in San Antonio,
Texas, last spring l saw your adyer-
tisement of P P P (Prickly Ash, Poke
Root aud Potassium) in the paper for
the cure Of rheumatism and thought |
would try a bottle. Finding such
great relief from 1t, on my return
home l had my druggist, Mr.. John
Mcclellan, to order me supply. AT
ter taking, 1 think, ten bottles ! have
not had a pain or an ache since. Pre-
Yious to that | suffered for twenty-five
(25) years, and could not get the least
benefit until tried ? z ?, and there
fore take pleasure in recommending ii
to all. Yours truly,
j, S. ROsAMoND,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Mr.. Martin, of Graniteville, Me-, is
in the city to bid upon the granite
work on the new court house, to be
constructed for Miller County.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Ifyou want OLD goods, OLD styles,
OLD prices, buy from him who buys
from the jobber, The Stuarts buy
from Stetson, Roelof and Dunlap di-
rect. Their customers can see the in
voices. If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

The ladies of the Episcopal church
will serve ice cream and cake every
Thursday afternoon and evening, dur
ing the summer, commencing April
goth. The proceeds will be used to-
ward buying carpets and furniture
for new church. 4-2l-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Miss Mamie Atkins, of Jefferson,
Texas, is in the city visiting at the
home of Mayor and Mrs. S. D. Larry,
a guest of their daughter, Ethel.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Master Poindexter Whitaker enter
tanned large number of his play
mates on yesterday afternoon; the af-
fair was birthday party.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11
Children Cry for Pitcher's CastOria.

Sewing machines repaired and ad-
justed with a guarantee, by L. M.
Caller, at j. T. Murphy's second hand
store, next door to Pete D'Arrigo,
Leave orders. evtf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11
After Breakfast

TO purify, yltalize and enrich the
blood, and give nerve, bodily and di-
gestive strength, take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. Continue the medicine after
every meal for q month or two.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11
THE BEST ROUTE
BBTNxEEN
Memphis and the Southeast

The Palace Car Line of the SOuth-thG
Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham X.
r. has two through passenger trains daily
between Memphis and Birmingham, maxi
ing close and sure connections with the
trains of all connecting lines. Night
trains have through sleeping cars betWeep
Washington. d. c., and Memphis, via At
lanta and Birmingham Gn connection
with the Richmond e. Danville r. r. the
shortest route, quickest time and the only
line ruGnng through cars between those
cities. Day trains have Palace Reclining
Chair cars Seats free to holders Of lirStr
class through tickets through between
Birmingham and Kansas City, and Pull
man Palace Sleeping Cars between Kansas
City and Atlanta, This is many miles the
shortest and by far the best equipped Pas
senger Line between points in the East
and Southeast and Memphis, and all
points in Arkansas, Texas and the West
and Northwest, Everything new and
frst-class Through tickets via this line
on sale at all through ticket Offices.
For any desired information, for large
map and time table folder, address,
j, Il. LOCKWOOD,
G, p. and II. Ag't.
Kansas City
H, d. ELLIS,
Gen'l Agent 330 Main st.
Memphis,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Miss Morris, of Detroit, Texas, has
been the guest Of her sister, Mrs. W.
T. Hudgins, at her hospitable home in
this city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11
Phospho- Peptine.

Each glass contains enough pure
pepslu 90 dissolve 1000 grains albu.
men-besides being the most delicious
drink ever offered. SMITH DRUG Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Just received al Stuart's direct from
the New York factory, the largest
line Of neckwear they have ever han
died. 3-11
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Pleasant Lake, on the line of the
Texarkana & Fort Smith railway,
will become the most popular place OF
public resort i'll this country now
that the company has put on regular
daily excursion trains. I'm
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

The Hunter Transfer Co. will move
your piano with care, and at reasona-
BILE figures. See them. 12-16-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Gentlemen, have you sceR those
spring coats and vests, lined in silk,
suit prices from 1850 to $4,000 at
Stuarts?.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

We have on hand, and keep sup
piled with the best Of live and dressed
poultry, eggs, butter, etc.
If HUDDLESTON BROS.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

McEirses wine OF Cardui
and THEDFoRo'S BLAcK-DRAUGHT are
for sale by the following merchants in
Texarkana:
Smith Drug Company.
W A Robinson.
s Lemly.
EN- Williams,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Miss Clara Smith, Of Clarksville,
Texas, a charming young lady, is in
the city, visiting Mrs. r. D. Harrell.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

b. Il. Ward has opened new gro
Gerry and confectionery store at No.
225 East Broad Street, and solicits
public patronage. LET If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Mrs. Ben Foreman, will entertain,
shortly, in honor of her sister, Miss
Ella Kelly.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Louis, Hebron, the reliable money
lender, lends money on all collaterals,
Business strictly confidential. If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

i. M. Caller expert sewing ma
chine repairer; MI work guaranteed.
Leave orders at j. +, Murphy's second
n..hand store, SOL, East Broad 81. evtf
them Wa.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Lawyer r.. D. Hart aud wife, of the
West side, has gone to Chicago to
visit the Fair
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

For first-class steaks, pork, sausage,
etc, call on l.. 0. Welcome, the old,
reliable market man. If.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

We carry all the latest odors in
handkerchief extracts, toilet waters,
etc. SMITH DRUG Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Iron Tone-the most reliable nerve
and brain tonic, at Smiths Fountain.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Fat pork, juicy steak, and best sau-
sage, at Welcomes meat market. tt
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Orange, Cherry, Raspberry and
Grape Phosphates at Smiths Foun-
tain. 5-17f
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Try our "Zero" soda water, mineral
waters, ice cream soda and sherbet.
5-17-tf SMITH DRUG Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11
Concert July II, 1898.

Duet, Bessie Whitaker and Bessie Mills
Gondolied ............... ,Spindler
Mena Adams.
Recitation-Olive Mills.
Impromptu ................ .Shuoer'
By the Breakside de........... Tours
UtLe Webber.
Song-Fannie Williams.
Rondo Brilliante ............ Weber
Gertrude Temple.
Violin Solo-Cuggie Hynson.
"The Milp p.............. Jensen
End Yalse ................G GODDARD
Mae Murphy.
"Parfume de Roses" .., Leybach
LIE Rousseau ......... Wollenhaupt
Jennie Rosborough.
Song-Ben Williams.
caprice ....'.. ..'...'.'. '''''' 1'oh
Mabel Talbot.
Recitation-Ella Kelley.
SONATA ............ ......'..' hulah
Song Without Words ......
Bessie Mills.
Moonlight on the Waves. 80 Werner
Valse ......................L List
Marguerite O'Donnell.
Polka Brilliante .Spindler
Kate Carmichael.
Song-Mamie Hynson.
Valse Chromatiqne ... Lescnelizky
Grand Valse de Concert ... Mattel
Pearl Spearman.
Witches Dance e...........Pa .Paganini
Mary Webber.
PRESENTATION OF MEDALS.
Hon. G. S. Tedd.
FARCE.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Do you want your safe moved? II
so, call on Hunter Transfer Co.
12-16-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Youths and boys-four years old
and up--can be fitted at Stuarts.
Latest novelties in al. styles and
prices. 3-17
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Mr.. jeff Connor has returned from
the "city of vapOrs."
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

For fine veal lamb, pork, steak, and
sausages, call at Huddleston Bros
meat market. If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

The Stuarts have received specla-
line of genuine Dunlap and Roelois
mats, for stout men, very latest styles.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Railroad tickets bought and sold a
Louis Heilbron's. u
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11
RATES;

The Daily and Weekly Texarkana DEMO
RAT are entered at the postofdce at Texar-
cana as second-clsss matter.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Do not fail to attend the Davis mu-
sical concert, at Ghio's opera house,
on Tuesday evening, the 18th instant.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Fat pork, juicy steak and best sau-
sage, at Welcomes meat market. If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Old gold and silver bought at Louis
Heilbron's, the Jeweler. If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Sliced ham and chlpped corned
oeef, in quantities to suit, at Huddle-
ston Bros. If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

The Misses Hynson will go to New
port, Ark, on Thursday.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Miss Bessie Davis will leave Friday
10 be absent abont two months.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Dressed antelope, turkey, fish, etc.
at Huddleston Bros.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Watches at a great sacrifice at Louis
Heilbron's u
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Straw hats from Baltimore factory,
just received, at Stuarts. If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Miss Ollie Mills leaves for Chicago
on Sunday.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Butter Cups and Fruit Tablets, all
favors, at Smith Drug Co. 5 17tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Try Havana Spikes, if you wish an
elegant smoke. 6.26-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Defiance Hams are the best. AT d.
w. Davis. 6-8-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Hoods pills cure constipation. 25c.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11
TEXERKHNH Ln1EE ND.
Knishts of the Gold Cross.

NnlSitS " wv
Regular meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
in each month at p. m, at Odd Fellows
hall, East Broad street. Visiting knights
invited j. V, SCOTT,
f-SO Inn Commander.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Choice dried beef at D. W. Davis
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Try BLAcK-DRAuGHI tea for Dy'psp'Ia.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

RVO OTHER Sarsaparilla COM
Aw bines economy and strength like
HOODS. 1t is the only one Of
which can truly be said 800 Doses ST."
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Sold throughout the world. Price, CUNCURA,
Soc. SOAP, 25c.; RRsoLvENT, 81. POTTER DRUG
AND CHEN. Corp, Sole Proprietors, Boston,
Rr"How to Cure Skin Diseases" free.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Smoke Grocer cigars. 6-26-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11
LOCAL NEWS.

Miss Belle Chic is in Waco.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

Epilepsy cured by DIR, Niles Norvinc.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11

aey~wINE OF CAROul, Tonic for Women.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-07-11
Opium Habit cured by DR.. Miles Nervino.

sSs- BLAcK,DRAUGHT tea cures Constipation.
, 1893-12-23
II e l. Z G Il A NJ S
Sr- NROIX STATIOl

81. CROIX STATION
London ecbr. l9th.-It is announced that
in the West India Improvement Company
versus the Attorney and Surveyor General OF
Jamaica case, Lord Watson affirmed the
Judgment appealed from appellants paying the
costs Of the action.
New York. 18th Decbr.-London news an
nounces that the Queen has returned to
Osborne, but is said to be in a weaker
state of health without the indication Of any
special illness.
The Tally Telegraph reports that the 60
rernment will increase the annual naval ex-
0enditure from three to four and half mil
lions sterling.
The Directors Of the Bank of England
have it is stated granted a pension to the
family Of Mr.. May, the late cashier OF that
Institution.
Referring to Mr.. Gladstone's statement IN
the House of Commons on the 8th INST.
respecting Mr.. Bryce, the latter in reply to a
question from Mr.. Sexton last evening IN the
House stated that the Government solcltors
have no instructions TO inquire INTO the
religion OF the Irish Jurors. Mr Sexton
thereupon stated ne was dissatisfied Win Tue
roplv and gave notice that he will move that
so{;c;tors in Ireland will be forbidden to chal-
)enoe Jurors on account Of their religion,
The India Loan Bill was yesterday read .
tb,rd time in the House Of Commons; Mi.
CHAPLIN during the debate stated that
midas troubles were due to the abandonment
Of Bimetalism, Mr.. Goschen declared that
the introduction of an import duty on silver
will increase the present troubles IN that
country.
The Times publishes a Ietterfrom Calcutta
whioh states that the abnormal imports OF
silver is based upon the belief that the
currancy experiment will fail without an
Import duty being imposed.
The Under Secretary of State for Foreign
Afairs stated in the House Of Commons that
The Custom House at Rio Janeiro had
Sssn closed. also that trade was at at
stsndsrifl; he flu her stated that Cue
, 1893-12-23

AS we shall not have another opportunity
before Christmas Day arrives, we take the
present one of wishing all our readers
A MERRY CHRISTMAS. . Santa Cruzians,'
as a people, have no cause to meet the
season otherwise than joyfully It is
true that a few weeks of dry weather
have somewhat aEated our high hopes of a
bountiful return from the land ia the ap-
preaching crop time Yet the year as a whole
has been favourable, and the result cannot
be bad. The hurricane season, one of the
stoI Miest ever recorded, has been passed
through without serious damage, While we
have read of ships going down by the score
and lives being lost in hundreds, md even
thousandc, not even a sloop has been wreck
ed O. our coast nor a single life lost 10y hur-
ricanap either by sea or land. From other
oalamities too, such as epidemic sickness,
we have been free. The dread of cho-
Terra, which caused so many sad propha-
cies early in the year, has so far been proved
to have been needless, and it may now be
hoped that nature and art combined arc put
ting an end to the reign of terror" which
that disease has caused and will make it i'm
possible Tor it to spread to our shores.
In view Of all these things let rs not forget
the great lesson Of the season, peace on
earth ana good will towards men" Guilt
vat;ng good will in our hearts, lot us strive
fo1 peace, peace with honour, Of course
and let us not omit to show our good will
AZ this happy aeasou by remembering those
who have been less bountifully provided with
Gods good gifts than ourselves.
, 1893-12-23

His Excellency Governor HEDEMANN arriv-
ed at St. Thomas at about 3 pm. yesterday
in the X. M. S. Dee. He was saluted on his
arrival by the Diana and the Fort, also by
the German man of war Mae. Vice Governor
JURs went off to receive him, and on landing
at thu wharf our new Governor was received
with full military and civil honours.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-06
LAWN TENNIS.
Getting Ready for the Championship
tournaments

At recent meeting OF the executive commit
tee OF the Pacific States Lawn Tennis Associa-
Iion il was decided 10 hold The championship
tournament for ladies' singles and gentlemen's
doubles on the courts of tie Hotel Rafael Sep.
TENDER Z, s and 8, 1898.
The ladies' singles viii commence at o'clock
Thursday morning, the 7tn proX., the winner
te play the present champion, Miss Morgan, on
Saturday morning, The 9th, at 10 O'Clock.
The genJiemen's doubles will commence Fri
day morning. The Sih pr0X., at O'clock the
winners 10 play The present champions, Messrs.
Hardy. on Saturday afternoon, The 9Th, at 2
O'clock
The above arrangement will allow the win
nerS of Cd CHI tournament a day and a night rest
before meeting the present champions on Satur-
day, and VIII. therefore, insure TO the specta-
tors most brilliant finish for championship
honors.
Very handsome and appropriate prizes Will
be given the winners OF the ''ali-comerS" events,
aud beautiful cups, emblemaIlc OF champion
ship nonors, VIII be awarded the winners OF
Saturdays matches.
The tournament committee for the ladies'
singles are Miss Martha L. Gibbs, Messrs. j. +.
Larkin aud homas A. Driscoll.
The tournament committee Cor the gentle
mems doubles ar Messrs. j. +. Larken, Alex.
b. Wilberlorce, Charles d. Bates .Jr, Thomas
Magee Jr. aud j. +. j. A chiDad.
Entries close on Tuesday evening, September
s. at 8 o'clock, With j. +. Larken, secretary
treasurer OF the ASSOCIATION, al the olympic
Club.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-06
FRIGHT KILLED THEM.
Cases in Which 1t Has Undoubtedly
Been Known to Occur.
Washington Pos

washington Post.
IT have.interested myself somewhat in look
ing up unusual causes of DEATH" said DR.. Elder.
land have met several well.authentlcated In
stances where fright was The cause The Eng
lish Surgeon General Francis tells OF a drum.
mer in India acios whose legs harmless
lizard crawled while he was half asleep. He
was sure that a cobra had bitten him, and il
was TOO much for his nerves aud he died.
His wife WAS insane and one day size escaped
from her keeper. aud. dabblng her clotne,
with blood, rushed upon her husband while he
was dozng in his chair. King Frederick I'M
aCined her TO be the white lady whose ghost
was believed to invariably appear Whenever
the death OF member of the royal family was
died IN six weeks.
from fear was that of tile Dutch PALMER Pept-
man. who lived in tine seventeenth century.
One day he went into a room fnll of anatomical
subjects To sketch some death heads aud skele-
tens for picture he intended to paint. Tue
weather was very Sultry aud while sketching
he Tell asleep. He was aroused by bones dane
ing around HIM aud the skeletons suspended
from the ceiling clHsled together.
"ln tit OF horror he threw himself out of the
window. and. though he sustained no serlOus
injury and was Informed that a slight earth
quake had caused the cOmmOtiOn among his
CHASTITY surroundings, he died In a few DAYS of
nervous tremOr. could cite many other cases
where the shock TO the nervous system which
we know rs fright has produced DEATH"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-06
THE CHARTREUSE PERES.
The Midnight Mass and the Rigid
Life of This Silent Order.
| Hartford Couran


made visit the 10th and 18th last to the
Convent LIE Grande Chartrense, which lies of
in the mountains south Of here aud Chambery
and north OF GrenobIe. l stayed all night In
the convent and attended midnight mass. My
bedroom (No. 13) was about half as big as that
little bedroom you and l occupied at jest dur
ing our Italian trip, but more plainly fur'
nished. As couldn't sleep very we'll l got
up aud went to mass at 1O:45, stayed there
nearly two hours and then went 10 bed at 2
A. NJ. At few minutes before IL the monks
(peres. not freres) came filing liz from their
cells, each carrying aiittle lantern. Not one OF
them uttered a word for some time. Then
one OF them made slight noise, as though
with hi. knuckles on desk, and the
Latin chant of about four notes be-
gan and continued with slight inlerrup-
tipDs for an hour and three-quarters. Then
each reliehted his little lantern. put out the
light held In little reflector on The breast TO
light up the book before hm), ana as silently
as they came they went on TO their cells
There are forty peres or pretres there and
forty four freres. The pores are the more ad-
vanced. live In their cells from weeks END to
midnight and one meal together on Sundays
and church holidays These peres never speak
10 each other nor to any one Whatever except
when out on . promenade, which they take
once a week. The frcres do the business OF
the convent and are less restricted. though
they never 20 outside OF the twelve acre walled
/
ever allowed TO go inside That walled nciosure
exceut by written permission from the POne.
aud Queen Victoria was the last one having
that permission.
My trip to the convent, through a beautiful
noun ainous country, aud the last nine kilO-
meters up the side Of mountain torrent. de-
lighted me greatly. There was nothing but a
mule path 10 this convent until 1854, and their
idea OF living 'dens une solitude aDsolue" was
well carried out for nearly 500 years. It's a
strange idea of God and OF the way. to get
| to II aven; that you should abandon
! The world and all Its trials ana duties
| 80 that you may please him and gam happy
hereafter. used 70 call this oandbox virtue.
| but now l withdraw condemnation TIL l know
their Individual griefs and mental makeups.
| 1t is at least better than suicide, for time Is
almost always curative and reflection and study
| bring peace and mental equanmity. | Will
| ADD that all the freres l met were pleasant,
| intelligent men, charging me moderately and
| treating me WELL md when l left The convent
between and In the morning bright, intel
| ligent brother. guarding the outer door with a
monster key, said: "Bon jour. Monsieur. ct bon
souvenir de la Grande Chartreuse," before he
| locked the door behind me.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-06
A HERRING ARlSTOCRACY.
The First Fish of the Season Sold
at VERY High Prices.
Correspondence Chicago Times

Correspondence Chicago Times,
Needless TO say that being so surrounded by
water, the Dutch are great lovers OF fish. In
deed. social rank Is indicated by the consumD-
ton OF fish. and, strange to say, for this
purpose the humblest OF all fish, the common
herring has been selected.
At a good restaurant III Amsterdam asked
for thoroughly Dutch DISH aud TO my great
surprise small raw herring was SERVED to me.
and for this strange dish was made to pay
very large price. In answer to my Inquiries
was Informed IN particular tone indicative of
something surprising and wonderful that 1t was
a new herring. l was further told
that the new herring cost a few weeks
ago as much as 81 each. prOtes ed
that in London new herring were often
sold at 1 cent each, or three herring
for 2 cents. In answer to this L
was smliDglv Informed that in Holland herring
were not during the season any dearer; only
though just as fresh, they were not called
new herring. The point IS 10 eat 4 new her.
ring, and new herring means herring out OF
season, or the first herring that heralds the
coming season. 1t Is these rare aud early her,
ring that are sold at 81 each. Then the price
falls 10 half dollar, then to 20 cents, to 10
cents, to cents, and finally TO l cent Or less.
When the new herring are first announced
Dutchmen inquire OF ono another. Have you
already eaten new herring?" If you are able
to answer Yes" early In The season. then you
are considered a man of means and impor.
lance. But II you continue for long confessing
thai you have not eaten any new herring, then
your kind aud chart ahie friends conclude you
must be involved IN serious financial difficult