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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
Managers Primary Election.

The following gentlemen were ap.
pointed by the County Executive Com
mittee to act as managers of the primary
election to he held on the 2Slh inst. in
tho different Townships. Should any
member refuse to serve, the other mana
gers at hat box are empowered TO ap-
point another manager in his stead:
Laurens, Laurens Township-John w.
Henry, G. ID. Barksdale, j. |. Coleman.
Clinton, Hunter Township-R. C,
Davis, ID. E. Tribblc, II. II. Ovens.
Mountvillc, Hunter Township-R. I,
Dunlap, NJ. b. Crisp, j. II. Bishop.
Hopewell, Hunter Township-J. j,
Young, Il. @. Wallace, VIM. II. Hairs
ton.
Cross Hill, Cross Hill Township-R
D. Nance, j. w. Turner, r.. S. Griffin.
Pleasant, Waterloo Township
j. w. Boyd, w. I. Miller, L. a. Hcnder'
son.
Tip Top, Waterloo Township-W. A
Anderson, Joel \. Smith, John a.. Puck
cit.
Daniels Store, Waterloo Township
j. b. Bolt, ID. T.. Balentine, Jerry Mar
tin.
EXON, Waterloo Township-Calvir
Culbertson, John Cooper, George Nc
Daniel.
Brewerton, Sullivan Township-J. b
Jones, j. M. Murif, j. ID. Knight.
TumblIng Shoals, Sullivan Township
j. X. Hall, S. IL. Johnson, Hugh Ma
hon.
Dial's Church, Dial's Township-Jud'
son White, j. w. Yeargin, George Rob
ertson.
Shiloh, Dial's Township. III. Wolf
L.. S. Bolt, A. a. Darlington.
W%oodsville, Dial's Township-W. T
Medlock, John a. Taylor, Wm. Wham
Graycourt, Dial's T~ownship-C. b
Brooks, w. r.. Cheek, r.. l.. Gray.
Power, Dial's Township-V. a. White
A. "A. Owings, w. j. Hunter.
Young's Store, Young's Township
J.. NJ. Gray, Sam Riddle, j. b. Higgins.
Pleasant Mound, Young's Township
7. r. l.. Gray, O. +. Cox, j. a. Fowler.
Parsons Store, Young's Township
Jeff II, Hughes, Baylis Parson, w. b
Cocker,
Langston's Church, Scunleto' Town
ship. II. Anderson, j. ii. Owings, w
ID. Bird.
Reynosa, Jacks T~ownship-J. II.
Copeland, - Isam, j. /. Young.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
A Tale of Woe,

A Tale of Woe.
The Fool Killer sat on the messy bank,
He did:
And watched youthful summer crank,
Which did,
AS we have often made q note,
Stand up, and laughing, rock the boat.
The Fool Killer, smiling said: "Te he"
He did;
''That follow is doing my work for me-"
And he did.
Detroit Free Press.
AN EDUCATIONAL MEASURE.
The Fool Killer sat on the State House
roof,
He did;
Watching them bottle one x 80 proof,
Which did,
AS we have often made q note,
Tillman with "Tillmanism," full as a
goat.
The Fool Killer smiling said "Te he,''
"The Dispensary will do my work
for me-"
And it did.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
List of Letters

Remaining in the Post Office at Lau-
rens, s. O., unclaimed, for the week end.
ing Aug. 20, 1894:
B-Boyd, Miss Ella: Black, Mrs
Francis, COL; Barksdalc, Mrs Frances;
Beinhart, Miss May; Bird, Miss jessie;
Blackburn, S w: Bailey, Miss Annie.
C-ClaXton, L II.
D-Duncan, Jas; DesPortes, Miss
Dolphin; po
H-Hayne, Paul.
L-Lawson, Lee: Ligan, J III: Lyon,
j II.
M-McCravy, Miss Marion.
R-Rogers, j A.
S-Smith, Will G; Subia, Mrs Agile:
Shell, Miss N e, 4; Sawyer, l.: Witt
son, j B.
o TIE WEEK ENDING AUG. ID, 1894.
B-Bar, Il w; Benjerman, Mrs Ajax;
Baxter, Miss Malinda; Bryson, Miss
Cora.
C-Crews, Miss Ella; Chatmer, Miss
Maria.
Free, Moses.
G-Grifiin, William.
Hill, Irwin.
M-Martin, Miss Mamie; Marshall,
j. Y.
K-Koppel, Isadore.
P-Powell, Mrs Carolina.
S-Smith, j d: Sullivan, j w.
W-Wilburn, Mrs o.
FOURTH CLASS MATTER.-E. Stern
berge.
Persons calling for any Of above let.
tiers will please say, "They are adver.
tised." II. B. Crews, p. M.
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BUOI5snn Is l5jf:SSs ,IssgSYS
Shorthand and Pcnmonship.

We have recently prepared Books on
the above, especially adapted, TO
HONE STUDY" Sent on 60 days
trial. Hundreds havo been benefited
hundreds Of dollars by ordering our
publications. WHY NOT YOU?
Should you later decide to enter our
College, you would receive credit for
the amount paid. -Four weeks by our
method of teaching bookkeeping is
equal to II weeks by tho OLD plan.
Positions Guaranteed under cor
tain conditions. Send for our froo il
Illustrated 96 page catalogue and '.stat
your wants." Address,. T.. Drapghon,
Ppes't.-DraughOn's Practical Business
College and School OF Shorthand and
Telo$rapkY~-A2shville, Ten. Eleven
Teachers, 600 Students tnc>p year.
No vacation. Enter any time. CHEAP
Board. y: b. We pay $500 cash for
all vacancies rs book -kcopyrs. stcno-
grapher5, teachers, clerks, &C., re-
ported to u.s., provided we I'll same.
May l, lS9l-Gm.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

DIR. j. H. Witherspoon, Of York, was
in our city and spent some time recent
ly upon q beautiful mission. In our
cemetery lie the remains Of the mother
and father, brothers and sisters, of
his wife, Mrs. Phebe Williams Wither-
spoon, daughter OF the late Col. John ID.
Williams an honored citizen OF Lau-
rens. Mrs. Witherspoon and DR..
Witherspoon have long cherished the
purpose of properly marking and distin-
gushing the resting places Of these
beloved members of Mrs. Witherspoon's
family. Appropriate shafts and slabs
in exquisite marble mark the spots
where repose these loving dead. The
inscriptions are in admirable taste and
artistfcally done. These monuments
marx the resting places of the follow
ing Members of the family: Mrs. Phebe
g. Williams, the mother of Mrs. With
erspoon; Col. John d. Williams, her
father; the following sisters and broth
ers: Mary E., wife Of Prof. Robert
Darlington; Lucy M. Williams; Sarah
r. Williams, James w. Williams, Car
olina Kitturah Williams; Capt. w.
Albert Williams. Capt. Albert Will
liams fell q young hero at Chicamauga,
commanding a Laurens Company, Sd
South Carolina Regiment, Kershaw's
Brigade.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
EDITOR LAURENs ADVERTISER:

DEAR SIR:-Allow me through tho
medium of your most valuable paper to
express my thanks and gratitude to
Kentucky Life and Accident Insurance
Company, of Louisville, KY, for the
prompt payment of three thousand
dollars on the death of my late hus-
band. My husband has been insured
in this Company for ten or twelve years
as also Mr.. w. l.. Boyd who can en-
dorse 1t as being the Company to get
good reliable insurance for actual cost.
Hoping Mr.. Albert will meet with
the success his company SO justly NOR
its from insurance public.
remain respectfully,
MARY A. FIKF,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
Half Rates.

The Seaboard Air Line offer q
most delightful trip to those who
desire to visit the National Capital,
August 26th, tickets good to return
until September 18th. The magnif-
cent steamers of the Norfolk and
Washington Steamship Line will
carry all passengers from Norfolk
touching the historic Mount Yer
non, Fort Monroe, the Navy Yards
and many points Of interest, max
ing the trip q most delightful one.
Besides there will be a special
trip arranged to Providence, II. l.,
via the Large Iron Steamers Of the
Merchants and Miners Transporter
ton Company, Queen CT the Sea
Trips,
Fifteen dollars from Norfolk
round .trip-meal, and berth in
cluded.
To New York in the magnificent
and swift steamers Of the Old
Dominion Steamship Line. Most
delightful voyage; $13 round trip,
including meals and room.
To Baltimore, Md, via Palace
Steamers of the Bay Line SIS round
trip.
Philadelphia and New York, via
New York, Philadelphia u Norfolk
and Pennsylvania Railroads. Only
SO round trip to Philadelphia, and
$13 round trip TO New York.
Pythian Special from Atlanta,
Ga, August 26th, at 2 p. M, arrive
at Norfolk 7 a. m. August 9th.
Take the Palace Steamer Of the
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat
Company, arrive at Washington,
d. c., 6 p. m. same day.
For further information apply to
j. N. Wright, Travelling Passenger
Agent, Laurene, S. G.
b. A. NEwLAND,
Dis. Pass. Agt., Atlanta, Ga.
T. j. ANDERSON,
Gen. Pass. Agt., Atlanta, Ga.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF LAURENs-CoURT
OF PROBATE.

WHEREAS, A. r. Fike has ap-
piled to me for Letters of Ad-
ministration on the estate of G. l..
Fike, deceased.
These are therefore to cite ana ad-
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of said deceased, to be
and appear before me at q Court
of Probate to be holden at nv
office at Laurens, S. c., on the
9Th day of Sept. 1894, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, to show cause, if any they
can, why letters should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal this
the 18th day Of Aug. 1894.
JNo. M. CLARDY,
Aug. 81, 1894-2t. j. p. L.C.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
FOR JUDGE.

We are authorized to the
name of o. G. THOMPSON as o candi-
date for the nomination of Probate
Judge-subject to the approaching pri-
mary.
| submit my name as o candidate for
reelection to the Office of Judge of
Probate, subject to the result of the
Primary election.
JOHN M. CLARDY.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

Mr.. Natanael Mortonson, a we'll
knewn citizen of Ishpeming, Mich,
and editor Superior Posten, who, for q
long time, suffered from the most OK
cruciating pains OF rheumatism, was
cured, eightyears ago, by taking Ayers
Sarsapariila, having never felt atwinge
oh II SINCE
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
M "A. G il. / N z.

The undersigned would respectfully
inform the people of Laurens County
and surrounding country that he has
accepted the agency for the sale of all
kinds of Machinery such as Engines,
Boilers, Gins, Feeders, Condensers,
Powers and Hand Presses, Thrashers,
Cane Mills, Saw Mills, Betting, and In
fact any and all kinds, OF Machinery
and fixtures needed, and Is prepared to
fill all orders at short notice ut lowest
prices, taking the quality of tho Ma
chinery into consideration. You will
find 1t to your interest to sec me before
buying.
EDr CHM ropairinga specially.
j. j. PLUSS.
Lqurens, s.. O., July 80, lS94-tf
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
Atten lion

l desire every ginner in Laurens
County to know that 1 have the Agency
for the best machine on the market for
sharpening and cumming gin saws
Price SO. Call on or Address
j. II. GARRISON,
Laurens, S. @.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
Bridge to Let.

There will be let the building Of q new
Turner, on Thursday, 18th Of September,
at II o'clock Z. Nj. Specifications made
known on day Of letting. Contractor to
give bond and security for his faithful
performance OF Commissioners
reserve the right to accept or reject any
and all bids. BY order Of the board.
IL. Il. DDAIR,
ChairmhAn.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
The, Sea Board Air Line.
Parties going East d. West will do

we'll to write or see
j. N. WRIGHT,
Laurens, S. @.
Soliciting Freight and Passenger
Agent Of Sea Board Air Line.
We are requested to note that Mr..
J. N. Wright has his Office in Minter's
building where ho will be glad to see
his business friends.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
ANNOUNCEMENT.
FOR THE -sLATu

Col. JOHN C. WuLIAMSjs announced
a q candidate for the Haze of Repre-
+ sentatives, subject to f,of Democratic
primary. Ssut
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

At the old Hardware stand, near
Robertson's hotel, will be found Messrs
Brooks g. Jones, live young men, with
a full assortment Of Hardware. See
their stock.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

w. b. Bramlettc has opened up a
good blacksmith shop in connection
with his woodshop where he is prepared
to repair wagons, buggies, etc, has a
good tire shrinker. satisfaction given
In horse-shoeing. Shop is located
Northwest of Public Square, neal the
Jail.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

Among the prominent and most pop
ular OF all the delegates is Col. John
III. Wharton, Clerk Of Court OF Laurons.
Col. Wharton has been president of his
county Alliance and is probably the
strongest politician in the county. He
was for several terms q member of the
Legislature and was solicited to be o
candidate for Congress this year but
declined. Col. Wharton is one of the
original and consistent Tillmanites of
his county but is generally esteemed
regardless of political afhliation. He
has never been defeated for anything
in Laurens.-Columbia Journal.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

.Pimples, boils and other humors of
the blood arc liable to break out in the
warm weather. Prevent it by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

The many friends of w. l.. FERGU-
SON announce him as a candidate for
County Auditor subject to the Demo-
cratic Primary. =
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

The many friends of Capt. b. E.
KNIGHT respectfully present him to
the voters Of Laurcns County as q can
didate for Treasurer Of said County,
subject to the result of the Democratic
primary.
MANY FRIENDS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

Having full confidence in the bust
ness ability and well-known integrity
Of Capt. A. e. NANCE to discharge
with credit to himself and honor to
the county the duties of any Office to
which the people Of Laurcns county
see proper to cloct him, his many
friends respectfully present his name
to the voters of Laurcns county for the
Office of County Treasurer.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.

The many friends of DR.. Williams
Wright respectfully present him to the
voters of Laurens county as q candi-
date for School Commissioner of said
county, subject to the result of the
Democratic primary.
MANY FRIENDS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

The century is getting old and the
closing years are on us, but the Hard
ware of Brooks 81 Jones will last an
other hundred years if handled with
care. Prices to suit all comcrs.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

One Hundred and Twenty-Five pounds
rightfresh turnip seed just received, all
kinds of which We offer to III custom
ers at the old prices, though they cost
more. j. o. G. Fleming & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
Twenty Five Cent Column.

Advertisements will be printed under
this head for one cent q word ZACH inser-
tion, none to be inserted for less than
26 cents.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
Notice TO Overseers,

You are hereby ordered to summons
the hands under your supervision, and
put in good order and condition for trav-
next, cutting all dead timber neal the
road, removing the roots and loose rock
in said road. All overseers and de-
faulters to work failing to comply with
this requirement viii be dealt with ac-
cording to law.
BY order OF the board.
r. P. ADAIR,
Chairman.
M. l.. BULLOCK, Clerk.
July 4, 1894-34--0t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

We = authorized to the
name of II. DUNK BOYD as q can
didatc for the Office of County Auditor,
subject to the action of the Democratic
Primary. n
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

anu
Central Office, Columbia, 8. G.
G. ID. STANLEY, MANAGER.
Real Estate Register and Descriptive
Circulars Free.
(Send two cents to cover postagc.)
pART1ES wishing to buy, sell, loase
il or exchange lands should send
their address at onco to this Agency
and secure Register and descriptive
circulars, giving valuable information
Of improved and unimproved farm
lands and real estate of kinds for sale,
also the address of parties wishing to
buy. Inquirers should state whether
they wish to buy, sell or exchange, and
whether for cash, lands or marketable
securities. Br8pch offices to be estaI-
lished I'm every County in the South.
s. ID. darlington representing Iau-
rens County Bureau, Laurens, s.. @.
July 30s 180tz-1y
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

We are authorized to the
name of Rev. H. Fowler as q candidate
for School Commissioner, subject to
the Primary election.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

We arc authorized to a.
w. SIMS as q candidate for the Office
of County Auditor, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic Primary. X
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

The friends Of Mr.. j. ID. MOCK an
nouncc him as Il candidate for County
Treasurer, subject to the Democratic
primary.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

BUTTERICN PATTERNS for sale by
us at Now York prices. Simmons Bros
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
I.oCA.I L.

THE DELINEAToR ear be subscribed
for through US without extra charge.
Simmons Bros.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
EOR TREASURER.

The name OF MESSER BABE is re-
specially submitted to the Democratic
voters of Laurcns County for County
Treasurer, subject to the action Of
the Democratic primary.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

The many friends Of JAS. DowNEY,
having full confidence in his ability to
discharge the duties of County Super
visor to the satisfaction of the people of
Laurens County, respectfully submit
his name to tho Democratic voters of
this county subject to the approaching
primpry. n
The friends of r. p. ADAIR respect
fully nominate him as q candidate for
the office Of County Supervisor, sub
ject to Democratic Primary election. y
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

The many friends of JNo. II. FINLEY
nominate him for County Auditor, sub.
jcct to the choice Of the Democratic
Primary.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

To the unterrifcd Democracy OF
Laurens County: Having studied the
Statutes in regard to the duties of Au-
ditor, [ feel fully qualified for that
office, and do hereby announce myself
a candidate for the said Office, subject
to the Democratic primary.
Yours truly,
S, w. OWE
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
NOrrIGM-

The Board OF Trustees OF rurmln Uni.
vcrSity hav" offered on0 scho.arslip In
that Institution from i.aurcna County4-
TO be awardodcd by competitive cNau,i-
nation. Tho pap0r3 o. the applicant f.,
be forwarded 10 The r~aculty iog criticisms
and award. scholarship is nooi !.s az
least ono year, and IS volta 500 ia. u
nam. The applicant must pass Al Wit.
ten examination on .ArilluA.lic, Algebra.
English and Latin. The appicaut pass
ihGtip best examination, provided 10 ".
is made. shall be entitled TO II a.hoIar-
ship. In case Of a tie, the one in need oF,
p~ccuniary assistance will be preferred.
The applicant II ny re either malo or AZ
mac. said examination 70 be held in
the courthouse on Friday, Il e 24th dav
OF August, at 8 O'Clock p. Nj.
r~r THOS. j. DUCKETF,
School Commissioner LdulehsgG
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FOR AUDITOR,

l respectfully submit my name as a
candidate for County Auditor, subject
to the Democratic Primary.
w. PRESTON HILL.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

Feeling myself competent to dis
charge the duties pertaining to the
Auditors Office. therefore offer my
self as q candidate for said Office for
cratic primary election.
w. SANFORD KNIGHT.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21

We, the friends of r. l.. Milan, APP
~preciating his services as one of our
watchful and considerable County Com
~missioners, respectfully submit his
name to the Democratic voters OF Lau-
rens County as q candidate for the
Office of County Supervisor-subject to
the action of the coming primary.
FRIENDS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-08-21
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

The friends of WILLIAM LEAMAN, of
Cross Hill, knowing that he is fully
competent and that he will faithfully
discharge the duties of the Office, res
pectfully announce him q candidate for
tho office of County Supervisor, subject
to decision Of Primary.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-10-17
FITZGERALD

way commissioners shall be digniAed with
SUFFICIENT auth0rfy TO properly protect such inter-
ests against unjuet determinations by snch trans
pOFtation companies.
8. In Overwhelming majority OF the old
soldiers OF the Union know upon which party 10
depend for dne recognition OF their patriotic sac
RIDGE and valorouR service In crushing rebellion,
and thesrepuhlicans Of South Dakota only need
assure them Of the same Justice and liberality la
their behalf that has been declared heretofore,
and which has been go industriously promoted
by South Dakota's representatives Of that party
In congress.
10. We congratulate South Dakota upon the
admirable manner In which the present admins
tratIon has conducted the affairs Of the state,
maintaining the public credit &C all times, and
conducting the affAiRs Of the commonwealth at
the expense per capita amounting to only about
ONE. half that Of states surrounded by conditions
similar TO ocfR.
IL. feeling assured that the principles OF the
republican party afford the best possible basis OF
government, we cordially invite all good ~citizsns
TO rally 10 the support thereof, guaranteeing 70
them that it is our purpose to promote every In
terest which In calculated 10 secure the greatest
good TO the greatest number, and also TO oppose
whatever may be determenta: to the best inter
ests of the people Of this state and nation as Q
whole.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-10-17

, A patient in an insane asylum i'm
agined himself dead. Nothing could
drive this delusion ont of the mans
brain. One day his physician had a hap
Ply thought and said to him, 'tDid you
ever see q dead man bleed?"
mo" he replied.
Ibid You ever hear Of q dead man
bleeding?''
"No."
"Do you believe that adead man can
bleed?''
ttNo."
"WeI, il you will permit me, I will
try an experiment with you and see il
you bleed or not. The patient gave his
consent. The doctor whipped out his
scapel and drew a little blood. There.
he said, lyon see that you bleed. Thai
proves that you are not dead.SN
Mot at all, Y the patient instantly re
piled. THAT only proves that dead men
can bleed. Yankee Blade.