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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
THE IMPROVED LEE nIFLE.
At the Trial Unframed Sailors Shot 40
Rounds per Minute with Ease.

Rounds per Minute With Ease.
WASHINGTON, May 30-The improved
Lee rifle that has been recommended for
adoption in the navy by the expert board
which has devoted u year TO comparison
OF different weapons, has some features
OF novelty which 1t is expected will
prove to be of great value.
II has fewer parts than any other
satisfactory weapon and so can prob
ably be made more cheaplY, in addition
to being much easier to repair and
clean and handy. II has straight bolt
and all that is necessary to reload it Is
to pull the bolt straight back and re-
turn, This does away with tho ugly
half turn which il is necessary to give
in the case of all other bolt guns to re-
lease the bolt, motion unnatural and
difficult.
AS result, it is also possible to shoot
the entire magazine empty without re-
moving the gun from the shoulder or
trained sailors shot 40rounds per minute
with ease. Then by new device for
holding the cartridges, very cheap and
lighter than any before known, it is UNI
necessary to strip" the cartridges into
the magazine chamber or to eject the
empty holder, which drops out automatl-
cal!y. This greatly facilitates rapidity
Of firing.
The gun was put through the hardest
usage without damage although in
cases excessive charges of ammunition
were used that ran the pressure above
double the normal rate.
The government has already made an
arrangement with Mr.. Lee. the patentee,
to secure the rights for making this gun
for the navy and after the signature Of
the formal contract, advertisements will
be issued inviting gun makers to bid for
supplying the guns to the navy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
BRIaHrsEw CASTLE Pupils.
Report of Principal Knapp OF the New
Castle Public Schools.

Principal Knapp of the New Castle
public schools, has reported TO the Board
of Publication us follows; New pupils
enrolled during the past month, 10; total
attendance 5l6; average attendance, AL;
seats forfeited, 3.
Following is the list of scholars deserv-
ing special commentator for progress
and department
No. l-Walter Bacon, Kate Gormerly,
Kate Duffy. Nellie Winslow. Anna
Parks, Mamie Hesketh. Greta Hanson,
George Brown. Matte Calhoun.
No. 2.-Sadie Vantine, Mary Winslow
Anna Stewart, Hetty Mclaughlin.
No. S.-Jalnes Mahoney, Willie Hamil-
ton, Wray Bacon
No. 4..Anna Vantine, Mary Campbell,
Laura Wilhelm.
No. 5--fiiram Borie, Stephen Naylor,
Robert Nantine, Richard Brown, Thomas
Gravell James Saunders.
No. 6-Mamie Finnigan, Maggie Rev.
nolds, Anna Rodgers, Saliie Moody, John
Leonard. 49,
No. Jennie Coffman. Rosa Lenow,
susie Gormley, Matte Wagner, Jennie
Bull. Alice Cooper.
No. s-Robert Vantine, Harry Newloye,
James Lancaster.
No. ll-Robert McFarlan, Frank Pagan
beulah Hurd, Frank Madden.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
LOSS OF 80 LTPEs.
Terrible Accident to Lum bermen on the
Spanish River, Ont.

OTTAWA. ONT, May 30.-Details
have reached this city of the terrible
accident which occurred on the Spanish
river, by which 80 men lost their lives.
The victims were lunbermen. They
had encamped for the night on crib Of
square timber moored to shore near the
head OF the rapids, which al this point
are very precipitous and rocky.
All had gone to sleep without leaving
a Waterman to guard the crib. Some.
how during the night the crib broke
from its mooring and carried its cargo
OF sleeping men, all unmindful of their
fate, into the surging waters below. The
CRIB was broken to pieces on the rocks
and not man escaped to tell the tale.
The Spanish river flows into the
North Channel Of Lake Huron at a
point north of Manitoulin Island. Near
ITS mouth is small hamlet of perhaps
100 inhabitants situated ON the 500
Branch of the Canadian Pacific Rail.
way. Tho entire country around about
is numbering district.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

The various public schools OF the city
held exercises in commemoration Of
Memorial Day yesterday week. consist
ing OF patriotic songs ana recitations
Dy the pupils and addresses by visitors
Among the suecia. features noted was the
presentation, at School No. |, Of new
uag to the school by the boys department
Among the visitors present were. Charles
Ballard, the Rev. L. Marks. d. D.. the
Key, ;. - Meeser the Rev Martin q. Duu.
lap, the Rev. W. " Taylor. II. G. Conrad
DAVID Coyle, SamHei + Belts, DR.. James
u. Morgan John r. Hartman. Prof. A. Ii
Berlin, Or. Peter ". Tomlinson, G, NJ
Leltch, John +. Robinson and others
Music was furnished by the school orchcs
ira. school NJ. "A rendered delightful
programme u their assembly room, which
was beautifully decorated with bunting
and flowers ;. Fl. Baynard presided
Addresses were made By Capt. Peter b
Ahy"Ts, Lewis i. Morrow, SUPERINTENDENT
harlan and George W. Roberts. AT school
40. y crayon portrait OF Col. Robert NJ
FI1Ed was presented to the school by
EnSar ", Hopes Thomas +. OD1nneiI
accepted the gift for the school Several
songs were sung ny the children,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

Observation-Disclosures OF 6azNtte and journal
ELLENDALE. May 29.-This morning
while the 1927 train was at the station
Joseph Ward was trying TO board the train
breaking his leg below the knew. Mr..
Ward is 40 years Of age and lives with his
father, farmer and lumber dealer OF this
county. This is the third accident in this
place since May LIST. On that day Alex.
ander Warren broke his leg while hand
ling lumber. Frederick Milman was
kicked to death BY his horse. And now
the Ward accident is getting to alarm our
people who are asking whose turn will
come next.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

1t is quite probable, SO says Postmas.
ter Moore, that the pestoffice at the
Highlands, which is now a part of the
city, will be continued as q sub.station
to the main office. Nothing definite has
been done officially, but 1t is probable
that the residents of the suburb will
soon be accorded free delivery advan.
tages, the idea being to have one or two
carriers attached to the sub.statIon,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

Monday week Detective Witsl recovered
9 oreastpin which had been lost hy a New
Castle lady, although he had only bean
apPrisea OF the loss only a few hours be-.
lore The lady to whom il belonged was
Mrs. Charles KinEeld. and the defectiVe
saw It on the neck of another New Castls
Woman MS she was leaving train at
FreHch street station. rhe lost article was
returned 70 its owner 'o'e " 40
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

Much excitement was caused on West
Fourth street on Thursday by horse
running away. August FIRST was driy.
ing out Fourth street when his horse
took fright at an electric car near
Madison street and run away. He was
captured before going a square. The
only damage done was some broken
harness.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
LARGE FIELD FOE J. B. oHEYYEY.
Distinction for Former Wilmington
Journalist.

WILLIAMSON, Pa, May 2s--J. Barton
Cheyney has resigned the editorship of
Grit, and has become associate editor Of
the Ladies' Home Journal of Philadelphia
Mr.. Cheyney has had wide and success.
full newspaper experience and takes with
him to his larger field in the State metropolis
valuable literary and editorial training.
Mr.. Cheyney will be remem bered as the
managing editor Of EVERY EVENING for
several Years. He has large circle of
friends in this city who will be glad TO
hear OF bis advancement and also of his
nearer location to Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

Special Correspondsncoo Ut Gazette and journal
Townsend, May 3o.-Yesterday Consta.
BILE Knox Of Blackbird, arrested an ls-
years-old celored lad by the name OF Elijah
Rsss, charged with the theft Of two
watches from a farmer, for whom he mad
been working. down in thorough fare Neck.
placed in the lookup. where he remained
until last evening, Wien he was committed
to Jail,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
RESULT OF LOCAL OPTION.
Delaware Said to Reap "a Reward by tn,
Existing Condition OF Affairs in Ceci
County, ND.

County, MD.
1T is an interesting sight" said resi-.
dent Of MARYLAND living near the Della.
ware line, Wednesday, Ito see the nun Der
OF people going to Newark from EIkton
and the surrounding country for their
whisky. see people every day carving
ueinllohns along the road. some III wagons
and carriages and some on foot. Mos Of
the trade, however, is conducted at night
and the result is that the road between
Eskton and Newark is very lively some.
times
'Iramps have tGmbled to the racket
and they are attracted to the highway
like flies TO sugar barrel. They get
johns"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

William J Johnson who was held under
S5,0vG bai! for court by Judge I;all vestsr.
DAY week charged with arson in ths second
degree vas released OH bail last niybt
samuel II. Baynard, Joseph l.. Cnrpenter
.,.,. nd G NJ. Leitch became Johnson's
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

Mrs. Mary A. B. Cleaver died at her
home In Delaware City to-day. She was
" years OF age, and the wife of Isaac +,
Saturday and will be private. So va
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

Invitations are out announcing the
marriage on June 18th, Of Miss Margaret
q Martin. daughter of James V. Martin.
10. 9Oi West smith street to Harry e.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

Capt. Philip Reybold OF this city will
run the Richard Stockton this year from
Philadelphia to Augustine Pier The
season will open the latter part of next
month.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
Bah GOES OUT STROLLING
Hosts of Popular Pedestrians
Encountered.
ON FIFTH AVENUE SIDEWALKS
Blondes, Brunettes, Dogs,
and Babies.

Benjamin Harrison, "Baby" Mckee, Bob
InEerseil, Lillian Russell. Richard Mans
field, Reginald De koven, Gen. Roger
Pryor and cissy Fitzgerald as They
Appear Out son the Avenue"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

CAPE MAY, n. j., May 30.-The Stockton
Hotel was to-day leased to Horace NJ. and
Edward X. Cake, who conducts La Nor
mandie at Washington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

SOUTHAMPTON, May 30.-The II. s.
cruiser Columbia, which left New York
May Zoth, arrived here to-day and
exchanged salutes with the warships and
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

Johnson's Oriental Soap is the most
delicate facial soap for laaies' use in ex-
istence, absolutely pure and highly medi-
Gated. N. B. DRnforth. Second and Mar
ket streets, and the Miller Drug Co., 4o2
Market street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
MR.. GRESHAM'S CHARACTER
Dispelling the Glamor of the
Blaine Legend.
HIS DIPLOMATIC SUCCESSES
In the Paths of Evarts, Free
linghuysen and Bayard.

Judged by the International Standard,
MIR. Gresham Has Besn Great Success,
and Has Made American HoDor,Caparity
and Courtesy Mean More IN the Eyes of
tho World Than They Had Seemed to
Mean in Many Day"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

William Reiff, German. and Fell, Man
nee Allard, French, were granted natural.
i i papers by Judge Wales yesterday
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

"The use OF 'Castoria' Is so universal and
It's merits SO well known that 1t seems work
of supererogation to endorse 1t. Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach.'
CARLOS MARTYE, D. D.,
New York City.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
Castoria.

"castoria isso well adapted to children that
recommend It as superior to any prescription
Suown to ma" II. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
III So. oxford St., Brooklyn, N. z.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
What is

Castora Samuel Pitchers prescription
Children 1t contains neither opium, Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance. substitute
for Paregerc, Drops, Soothing syrups, and Castor Oil
1t Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years. by
Millions Castera is the Childrea's
the Mothers Friend.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
Castoria.

oAstoria cures Collie. Constipation, ~.
Sour Stomach, Dinrrhooa, Erictation,
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotsl d
gestion,
without injurious medication.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

"For several years have recommended
your Cdstoria,' and shall always continue to
do 80 as It has invariably produced beneacial
results"
EDWIN y. PAnpEn, NJ. D.,
l25th Street and nth Ave., New York City.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

Hoods Pills cure btIiou.nes., indIsestIon,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

The MunnIr srazzT NEw YoaxcF
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

tne nanQ OIL CnflstlLn courtesy at the
social, and discuss inlhe literary society
such questions as wall best help us to
determine how we ran do the most
good in the world. AID sosn the girl
who preferred an innocent Irritation on
the street will come L church to hear
how Christ solved the problem. The
best way to worship God is to work
for God. The best way to work
for God is to do something for
his people. The best hing TO do for
his people are those things which we
have found to be of mos, benefit TO US.
One of the most gratifying facts regard
ing Christian activity is that il in no
way interferes with player. PRAYER
needs no time. Prayer can be constant.
1t can accompany every thought, every
feeling, every deed. The prayer which
you weave with your needle into the
in the cordial word to the stranger, can
be just as genuine as those of many
words on Bonded knee. The heart can
communicate with God in a language
unspoken, all its own.
The superintendent of the Temple
showed quaint little room in the
Temple where he said the Boys Brigade
adjourned to shave fun" The Boys
Brigade, said Mrs. Walling, is a little
military company who pledge them
selves not to smoke, drink or use pro
fame language. In their cartridge boxes,
as ammunition, they carry Bible. A
little soldier of 10 years once in game
of leap-frog lost his temper because just
as he was ready to leap the frog behind
him held his legs. His face reddened, he
doubled his fists and uttered the first
consonGnt sound of an oath. Suddenly
he remembered his pledge and turned
his haif-formed curse into Dear old
froggie Loosen your reins on my hind
legs and you shall go up head in this
racer' l. ia in the environment that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-05
AUGUSTA TEACHERS MEET.
A Glass Exercise by Professor Brainard Was
the Feature.

The teachers meeting, yesterday after
noon, at the William r. Smith Grammar
school, was well attended and very sue
3essful. Principal Brainard Of the High
school gave a class exercise. He selected
several pupils from the first grammar
,ass, having u knowledge of the cases in
English grammar, and led them to change
he English to Latin in very short time.
All were surprised to see with what ac-
mracy the pupils call into use their Eng
ish
Mr.. Brainard showed by this exercise
where in scholars seemed to fail in English
when the study Of Latin was commnccd
n the High school. Much to the praise OF
hese pupils, they did better than most OF
he classes upon entering the High school.
Mr.. Lewis gave few ideas relative to the
Auburn teachers meeting.
After the programme was completed,
he convention elected the following exc
,utive committee to serve for a term of
three months: Mr. Cook of the High
school. Miss Barton of Williams Gram
mar school, and Miss Selbing of Village
district
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-05

"You don't seem to have much cont
ecnce in the micrcbe and bacteria theory,
n gentleman writes, land | must confess
that am considerably on the fence my
self for after you have decided that the
microbe is the cause of disease, how are
vou going to account for the microbe?
But wanted to say to you that l have
had the grippe, and l didn't imagine it,
either. Somebody else may have had as
hard a backache ana pain in the head as
I did. but it doesn't seem credible. 1t IS
now three weeks since the acute misery
left me. but am still weak and listless
and very low spirited. have no appe-
titc and / can't sleep. want to know
If your New York physicians have any
new ideas with regard TO the building up
of strength after one of the attacks
Yes, they have. They give Bovinine, a
food which does not tax the digestion,
and which speedily makes tissue ana I'M
parts strength, and they do not give much
medicine If you are taking drugs stop
r. and substitute Bovinine. In week
Won won't know yourself for the same
weary and discouraged man.
dit hieinof MIR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-05
A BUSY WEEK
Ended and Maine Legislature Has
Work Well in Hand.
Many Spend Recess at Home-Measures Re.
icrred from Last Legislature.

The first week of the 67th Maine Legis-
lature will be remembered as one in which
as much business was transacted as could
possibly be desired.
BY holding session, Friday, and an
nouncing the committees, everything will
be in readiness to begin work in earnest,
the first of next week. The committee
work Will begin Immediately Several
| important measures are among the lega-
cics of the last Legislature and We're re-
ferrcd to the appropriate committees Fri
ady Among these are: Resolve con-
corning the non sectarian amendment for
bidding appropriation or Use of public
money for sectarian or ecclesastical pur-
poses; a bill ito regulate taking Of fish
and game by non residents, (majority
and minority reports thereon) the BIZ
presented by Senator Wiggin, rebatine
! the assessment of the common school fund
bill to amend sec. "a, chap &, Revised
Statutes, relating to taxes; resolve in
favor Of the purchase Of rcgimental his
tories; bill referring to railroads crossing
other railroads and highway bridges; petit
ton 10 amend the lien law; petition o.
| W. c. T. L. for matron at the stat
prison; an order requiring loan, trust ant
banking companies to make return t,
municipal asscssors OF intercst-bearn dc
posits Of their residents; bill to ament
chapter 81. Revised Statutes, relating t,
Intoxicating liquors, and several others Of
less Importance.
Quite a number Of the lawmakers go
away on the forenoon tains and the STATE
House looked deserted by noon. GOV
Cleavcs returned to Portland without
These will probably be announced tht
first of next week, perhaps not until
Wednesday, to which time the new Coun-
ell took a recess AT that time Council
lor Holman of Franklin hopes to be able
to attend He is rapidly recovering from
severe illness
secretary FufTiHStoH III INC NdlHc loI
and Game Association says the petitions
for u larger appropriation for the better
enforcement of the game laws are coming
in by thousands. Evidently the Lcgisla-
turc ism t to run short on petitions. A
flood of them asking for municipal sutf-
rng for women is foretold by those who
have been foremost in directing the cir
Those of the los4( sors who remained
about the Capitd r the adjournment
were shocked by II Message which arrived
shortly before noon, announcing the sud
den death of Hon. Lysander Strickland,
at his home in Bangor, He had been here
during the first two days of the session
and was known to many of the members,
among whom he had warm personal
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-05
Mothers, Head This.

There has been recently placed in our
drug store Gilnorc's Aromatic Wine, re-
commended by all medical societies in the
western part of this State, to be the best
regulating tonic for all complaints which
ladies are subject to. A certain cure foe
Nervous Debility, Indigestion and Inward
Weakness, and general regulator for thr
stomach and bowels. The price Is sl0O
per bottle. Sold by c. B. Murphy, l57
Union block, Water street.
junc23eodnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-05

A snowshoe club was organized, last
evening in the store of C. W. Townsend.
The name has not yet been chosen and
will not be at present. The members
are: Hon H. NJ. Heath, A. NJ. Goddard,
F. L. Staples, l.. 4. Burieigh, Charles
Sturtevant Dr. r. J. Martin. W. II. Gan
nett L. L. Cooper T. a. Cooper, j. ;.
Cooper, A. J. Pierce II. II. Pierce, +. B.
White, Everett Hall, Charles Perry Dr..
J. NJ. Randall, j. r. Townsend, EW. Ham
len. E. L. Nash The officers are: Capt,
J. r. Townsend; Lieut., A. NJ. Goddard !;
Sec, L. L. Cooper; Bugler, a. j. Pierce.
The club will meet next. Monday evening
at l.. A. Burleighs office, at O'Clock
SHARP. when trial trip" will be taken
to Hallowell 1t is the idea to have elabo-
rate costumes and next season the aim IS
to have grind carnival inswhch Other
clubs will b. asked 10 unite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-05

Leads to nervousness fretfulness, peevish-
ness, chronic Dyspepsia and great misery.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the remedy. 1t tones
the Stomach creates an appetite, and
gives relish to food. 1t makes pure blood
and gives healthy action to all the organs
of the body Take Hoods Tor Hood $
Sarsaparilla CURES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-05

Not an unusual question is "Will
Mrs. Emma Getchell have another trial?
She now occupies a cell in kcnnebcc
Jail for poisoning her husband. 1t is said
that additional evidence favoring the de
Tense has been discovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-05
Stone Scott.

Mr.. Melvine 5. Stone and Miss Minnie
r. Scott, both of Augusta, were married
recently at the residence of DR.. Holmes,
Jewett City, CT, by Rev.J. W. Paine, pastor
Of the First Baptist church. Many fine
presents were received and the occasion
was a delightful one The young couple
will reside at DIR. Holmes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-05

Guy Stoves, a boy about or 10 years
old, who lives with Wallace Weeks, caught
his left hand in the separator of Il tlrcsh-
ing machine, last night, and SO injured
the index finger that it was amputatcd at
the second joint by DIR. W. II. Harris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-05
NOTE AND COM M EMIT.

1t is good year for rctrenchment and
reform and the legislatures of New Eng
land have been reminded of the fact. viii
they 80 as they have been pointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-05

The work of completing the inside of
the new Masonic temple is being hustled
along. Hard pine floors are being laid
and the main hall will soon be decorated,
part of this work having been started.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-05

We shall be spared one infliction for the
present at least No Democratic editor
will build monument of states controlled
by his party to demonstrate that the eec
ton of q Democratic president in 1895 is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-05

H. d. Murray, aged II years, died yes
terday, Of consumption, at his home on
Hospital street. The funeral will be at
Windsor, Sunday at II o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-05

The Shaw Dlrigo business college will
soon begin to do actual business with the
Shaw business college of Portland, u sys-
tenn that will be of valuable training to
every student.