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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15
Fur Capes.

We have more Of them than We want
I'm fact were overstocked. We've put
the knife In prices. and this week will
find new owners for many. II not all Of
them II price inducements count for any
thing.
s. - Coney Capes reduced to-. 500.
80 French COney Capes reduced TO-. 1913.
si2.5O Imitation Seal Capes reduced
To ..............s.ts .el'-'l.
SIS Electric Seal Capes reduced TO Sl2.oV.
500 Marten-Collar Electric Seal
Capes reduced 10 ...................SlJ.O 100.
S37 - Electric Seal Capes, full sweep.
prime skin. 30 inches long, reduced
10 -...-s....-.s. 90 q. $500 -"'N''
S42 ~ Marten-Coliar Seal Cape. and
edged with marten. reduced tO.....S 5000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15
Chi!dren's GrefChens.

Blue and White Mingled CheviOt Ma
terlal, collar and cuifs edged with
fur, sizes ;. 10. and II years, re-
duced TO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 81. 30.
Tan Mingled Cheviot Collar and
Cape trimmed with brown braid.
sizes {. TO- and l. years, price,. 500.
Br own and White Checked Chcviot
Material. made very stylish.
with Brown velvet piping on full
sleeve, and cape collar split and
edged with velvet reduced 10
$50 and 5000
Cror and 10 years.
THE FINER QUALITY GRETCHENS
ALI. REDUCED FOR HOLIDAY SALE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

Link Bracelets for Children and Ladies.
Sets, Paper Knives. Sterling Silver Scis-
soN and Cigar Cutters Knives and Nail
Files. Brooch Pins, Stick Pins. Neck
Chains for Children, Lorgnettes, cur
Buttons, Shirt Sets, Heart Rings. Belt
Buckles Belts Shoe and Glove Buttoners.
Mustache Combs. Bang Combs. Side
Combs. Back Combs. Soap Boxes. Coat
and Hat Markers Baby Sets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

Complete line of different sizes in
Candle-Holders and Ornaments for deco
rating Christmas trees.
Fancy Miniature Lamp-Shadcs. deco
rated with ribbon and roses.
prices .............l9. -, -, II. and SSc.
Candelabras and Candle-Sticks. in
large variety OF styles, with Shade
Holders combined.
Filigree Pin-Trays steringsilv
front ....s..ss...... .....s-r.lN. l., az iJc.
Fancy Small Plush-Top Pin-CUsh-
ions. encased in slippers, boots,
shoes. cats. dogs, made OF silvered
metal, price...............lO l., and loo.
White Metal Miniature Candle
SUCKS. ..-.....-..... 1880. ...... i'c.
An endless variety of Sterling Silver
Finish Glove and Handkerchief Boxes,
Jewel Cases. Mirrors. Card Receivers,
Vases. lnkstands. Collar and Gun Boxes,
Handkerchief Boxes. Pictura Frames.
Bronze Crns, Stationery. Clocks. Busts,
Paper Weights. Toilet Articles IN fancy
boxes. beautifully inlaid. such as Collar
and Cuff Foxes. Shaving Sets. Manicure
Sets Work Boxes Handkerchief and
Glove Boxes, Fan and Necktie Cases.
Cigar Boxes, and Stands. Jewel Cases,
Hat Brooms. Whisk Broms, Lamps Wall
Pockets, and Brackets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15
Plush Capes.

4 new supply received yesterday from
an overstocked manufacturer VINO was
compelled 10 sell enables as 70 shos
"A great saving on hign-grade good-quaii-
Is Seal-Plush Garments
one lot Of Plush caDes, cut very
full and stylish, all sizes. trimmed
with let on double collar, o0tn
edced with Black Thibet fur, gar
ment made 10 sell for SO; price on -
The Fine Embroidered Plush Canes,
edged with fur. short and long lengths,
reduced for this weeks scie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15
Dress Goods.

Az always. we keep the largest STOCK III
the CITY. 4, Co.. o.. ward
Numbers OF styles Of All~N ooi MA
pro,vn Piuc. Oxblood. Green Grounas'
u,ith Mack silk stitches, forming Squares
not the 5oc- Kind. , -, IN.
The Imported soc. kind now 90 "a, and
81 - Imported Cnechs' ''o""' ''
IL 49, hcauftful and new effects IN Even
,nss S,iks ard Brocaded Satins.
nafis' with collars ast'sh Pee, TOT S'nA''
oveiv French Fianaels. the SIC. grade
ilc yard. .,..,. 49,. 200 ,,.oas
3lc yard. -, ,.s.o.., ..sr,
snk-Naro Flsnnci. Ter Infants we"'
75c. yard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

Mr.. Burrell n. Marsh. secretary OF
Post 4, Virginia Division, T. +. A., mas
resigned that position. much to the regret
Of all the members Of the post, with
whom he was deserVedly popular. MI.
Marsh will leave for Greensboro. \. C.,
tonight. lie has been assigned TO travel
Virginia and North Carolina. in the IN
terest Of the Standard OIL Company. III
whose Offices here he has filled the posi-
ton of book-keeper for the past I'VE
years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

n
elected as the unanimous choice OF All
the members of the House
col. JOHN BELL BlGGti''
Col John Bell Bigger is, OF course. in
his element as the clerk of the House.
and il is not to be wondered at that ne
has already made himself Indispensable
10 most of it's members. They seek ms
advice and counsel about everything.
and he Is perhaps the busiest man that
ever entered the trcshold of the Capitol.
W-th all his popularity. the gallant
Colonel had to suffer his first defeat cary
i'm the week. when Mr.. Hathaway. the
member from Lancaster. offered reso-
luton providing that the Calendar OF
the House be printed and laid daily be,
fore the members. II took the Colone'
hardly a moment to recognize the
amount OF extra work which this inno-
walton would impose upon ms ONCE.
So ne quietly slipped out Of his seat ana
went to the various parts of the nail,
where I'm subdued tone. but loId
enough 10 be heard by the members, ne
cautioned them TO vote the resolution
down. However, this time his pleading
was OF no avail. The proposed measure
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

Governor SfAII. WIN RANK OF tpiellft.
As a member of the last Legislature, CO.
on Finance. Counties. Cities. and Towns,
ara Executive Expenditures. lie was
most active as a member OF the Finan -
Committee. ana helped largely 10 shape
financial legislation
MIR. THOMAS b. MURPHY.
Mr.. Thomas Il. Murphy rs one OF the
new members from this city. He is a
native OF Wcstmoreland, and has lived
in Baltimore. Washington. and The West.
After having been successfully engaged
IN the lumber business in Kansas Tor
several years. he returned to Virginia
and settled I'm this city. investing his
money In business enterprises here. lie
Is at present senior partner in the lum-
Der firm of Murphy q Ames, and is large
Is engaged IN farming and stOck-raising.
After the death of CAPTAIN 4. G. Bab-
cock he purchased the latter's farm, near
Seven Pines. where he is raising a lot
Of bloOded horses lie also owns,a valua-
TO accent the seat in the House of Dele
gates Mr. Murphy resigned as "A member
OF tho Common Council during his second
term. whore he represented jefferson
ward For a number of years he was an
active member Of the City Central Demo-
cratic Committee. and resigned this pc
sitiOn when he changed his place OF
residence to jefferson ward. lie was one
Of the originatOrs of the Richmond ana
Seven Pines Railroad Company. and was
it's first secretary and treasurer.
Speaker Ryan has shown his wisdom In
appointing Mr.. Murphy "A member Of the
following standing committees Fourth on
inc Committee on Public Property, fourth
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15
Books.

Books OF every kind, many WIN pc,
turesque dress for h"iilay s"'''
such that everybody buys. 49,. ..
ST ~ volumes. by Augusta Evans a.
nrimc cost until Christmas.
80 STANDARD JOc. Books loc each. ~.
900 SIX Cloth. Gilt-Top Books ''''
value. 2Jc each. IN.
d. Nnother-Goose Books from . TO -
Mary J Holmes Works IN cloth ~
some New BoOks-Cassia Braccit' 10
rows of satan. The chatauquans' '"'
Land Of the PueJlOs. 20 hind
shakcspeare in voIumss. $3.50 S'"o'
for S1oS. ...,.to ef ~
Father Tabb's Poems, D.
Inez' By Augusta Evans. lSc
M.caria bv Augusta Evans, lHc.
= p Roe's Works. IN cloth, isc. eaeh-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15
Where TO
Buy Holiday
Presents

Whether it's Dress Goods, Wraps, Small
Wares, or Toys Visit the Toy Store in
our basement. Visit our Cloak Department.
where every Wrap is reduced Compare
our prices on anything, with anybody 5
prices on anything.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15
Infants CIodks.

We are even better prepared than usual
AZ this season OF the year 10 cater Ia
YOUR wants in Infants cloahs. having
Just received a fresh supply OF them, new
things for holiday.
STORE WILL BE OPEN EVERY
NIGHT THIS WEEK UNTfI. 2 r. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15
ChiIdren's CIOakS.

The CLOAKS for CHILDREN ONE TO
FIVE YEARS are not overlooked, ana
the prices for this week should make
this department one OF the busiest.
The prices range from 9Jc. for Tan
or Gray Eiderdown. trimmed with White
fur and braid on collar and cuffs. 10 th-
dainty. stylish Persian effects at s., so.
and SD.
STORE WILL BE OPEN EVERY
NIGHT THIS WEEK UNTIL Q i. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

The Pricklayers' Union have elected
Messrs. l.. X. Smith and 0. +. Hall dele
gates TO the International Union at Co
iumbus, o., which meets the second Mon
day In January.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15
Dolls.

Dolls here In every variety Of style
that could be desired. pretty-face DOlls
every one of them. Large Dolls at -'c
that close their eyes. up 10 the hnest
Dolls made. -
Boys Express Wagons. q, 90. zoe. -,
Boys Express Wagons, iron axle Win
seat. 81.
Dolls Carriages at~every price.
Iron Toys of every kind; price them.
Shoo-flys Swinging Horses Neiocl-
pedes. Hobby Horses. Beds. Cradles Bu-
reaus. Frames. Picture Books Sieds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15


which Is a good one. was recognized as
such by majority of the members ana
adopted in the interest OF facilitating The
business of the House. The result OF
this action wiz be that the House VIII
have TO give Colonel Bigger an additional
committee clerk. i'm order that the reg
ular work might not suffer.
col. JOHN :. HARDWOOD.
The leader Of the Richmond delegation
and one OF the leaders of the House. IS
Col John s HarwoOd. who. from the
complexion of the committees on when
ne has been placed might be justly called
'"rhe Financicr" for he occupies third
place on the Committee on Finance. Is
second on the Committee on Claims. and
chairman OF the Committee on Banks.
Currency and Commerce. Col. liarwood.
who was one of the most popular MEM
bers of the House during the last ses-
sion. is a native Of Charles city county,
and was named after his grandfather,
Col. John :. Stubbehcld. who repre-
scented his county in the Legislature Tor
several years. rc was educated under
the lamented James H. Peay and at
Bethel Military Institute. where he won
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

BILE positions. such as Fire Commissioner
and member of the Board of Public M
terests.
lie was president OF tho Comm ,rciai
Travellers Association for two years.
and Is now chairman OF the Travellers
Protective Association National Legisld-
tive Committee. lie is a member OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15
Wraps.

We have read some merchants adVer-
tieeu.nfs saving they had reduced tho
prices of their Cloaks. and stated prices
Ne don't call those REDUCTIONS. come
here and see what reductions IN ,loahs
moan W. speak of new ana styil1h
garments for Ladies' Children, MISSES
some last years Childron's Long Cioak-'
sizes 1 10 10 years, that were - 10 81
now 81 choice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

There is nothing nicer for q Christmas
Gift for child than one of those Stylish
SILK or Plush Bonnets which we are show
in Red, Navy. Brown, Gobelin. and
Cream; the prices for the finer grades
are ~. Ss. 9Jc.. 81 -. $50. up To s..
Pretty Little Dainty SILK Cans for
Infants. also Embroidered emma
SILK: they can be had AT prices TO
suit the purse OF all-from. ..5c. TO 8. 80
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15
Ostrich Collars

are shown here. The prices are sGoo,
Sl2Jo. and SiJ.
The chcaocr CoQuc Eoas are flso
shown-tbc length IL and H.
yards-prlce ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and CSC.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

Animal Toy Prints. to be stuffed twd
10 ward lc. yard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

With Holiday Trading
and and this
vol the rush of the last days
lis toy advantag o be
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15
Doll Felt Hats.

lntrimmed OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. lVc
I'm all colOrs)
Trimmed at.................3s. 90 and Zoe
Extra Doll Heads with flowing hair DC
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15
Ostrich ROaS.

What prettier or mole elegant for
Christmas gift than one of those lovely
REAL OSTRICH BOAS? We have them
here i'm all the popular lengths: the prices
range from 81 - 10 500
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

STORE WILL BE OPEN EVERY
Nj SHT THIS WEEK UNTIL . i. NJ.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-16
Pneumatic Horse Collar.

Horses with sore shoulders will be
a rarity, it is said, when the pneuma-
tic horse collar comes into general
use. 1t has been invented by Lon
doner, and is being introduced in the
leading European cities. The patent
consists of the usual leather casing,
but instead of being packed with a
hard, non-yielding substance, the
pneumatic principle is applied, a rub
Der air chamber being substituted for
the packing, this in turn being cover
ed with leather, and when the collar
proper is inflated flexible and yield
ing surface is presented to the horses
shoulders. 1t must be apparent to the
most casual observer that the collar in
present use must cause and give
mans noble companion an immense
amount of pain. Owing to the harsh
padding it is impossible for the collar
to adapt itself to the animals should
ers, and, therefore. chatting and sun
dry other ills ensue. With the pneu-
matte collar, as before stated. chating
is impossible, as, instead Of the horse
having to adapt itself to it's collar.
the collar adapts itself to the horse
the moment it is put on.-Philadel-
phin Bulletin.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-16

The rough man from the wild South
west was seated at the same table in
the hotel with a nice little gentleman
from New York, as dainty as flow
er, and he had just struck an oasis OF
pic in the dessert and was subdivid-
ing it with his knife. The little IMAM
became so absorbed in watching him
eat that pie as to attract the rough
mans attention.
What you watchin' me fer?' asked
the rough man fiercely.
Merely to settle an important ques-
ton in my mind," replied the little
man, as brave as a lion.
Whats the question: said the
rough man, hitting the table with his
tis.
"Well," replied the little man, II
wanted to find out whether you were
eating your pie with your knife, OF
eating your knife with your pie"
And somehow the rough man didn't
jump on the little man and mop the
floor with him.-Detroit Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-16


New Guinea. is now visiting England
preparatory to starting on another tour
Of eXplora tion-'insp he pre-
fers to call it.
Much of the country of New Guinea,
it seems, is mountainous, and most OF
Sir Williams explorations were car
ried on ut 4 height of from 10000 to
$4,000 feet above the level.
Between the Cinalese and the Pa
puans-the least. civilized to-day GER
tainly of South Sea natives-there
must naturally lie wide gulf fixed.
1t has been thought wise thing, in
managing the Papuans, to investigate
and comprehend their traditions, GUS
toms and ways of life generally. A
general line of custom runs through
the people, but that line is subject to
all manner of variations. Polygamy is
common, and is based on the theory
that the more wives a man has the
more comfortable he will be. The des-
cription of the marriage customs is
one division of the territory would
seem to indicate that the advanced
woman" is not necessarily product
of the highest civilization. In that
part Of the Papuan woman takes the
initiative, sending for the man of her
choice, who comes and takes her
away. Her relatives organize a de-
monstration, and demand in return a
sister of the bridegroom for wife to
a youth of their family. Thus it is a
case of fair exchange; but it is surely
barter when, if there is no available
sister, a payment in currency-sharks
teeth, SAYS taken for substitute.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-16
Solid Yet Elavtic.

In its present elaborate form the
hoof OF a horse is the most perfect
instrument of support which has been
devised in the animal kingdom to up
hold large and swiftly moving ami
NAL IN it's passage over the ground.
The original toe-nail, and the neigh.
boring soft parts connected with 1t.
have been modified into structure
which in an ordinary manner COM
Dimes solidity with elasticity, SO that
1t may strike violent blows upon the
hard surface Of the earth without
harm. The result Is that the horse
can carry greater weight at a swift
or speed than any other animal ap-
proaching 1t in size.--prof. N. =. Shal.
err III Scrlbners.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-16
For Hypnotic Criminals.

A good story is told of judge who
lately had the hypnotic plea raised be-
fore him by a burglar. The prisoner
claimed that he did not know that
lie was "burgling;;" that he did auto
matically and unconsciously under
the direction of a hypnotist. The
Judge said that he would give him
the full benefit of the law and also
Of his hypnotic misfortune. He there
upon sentenced the man to ten years
in state prison, but told him he could,
if he chose, send for the hypnotist and
have bisnself made unconscious for
the entire term of his imprisonment.
1.-THE same power" said the judge,
(Which enabled you to commit bur-
glary and not know it ought also to
enable you to suffer imprisonment,
with hard labor, and not be aware Of
it. At any rate, this is the best 1 can
do for you."-Albany Union.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-16
TO BE CONTINUES.
SWISS WATCH SCHOOLS.
The Instruction Pursued In These
Unique Instituttons.

The Instruction Pursued In These
Unique Institutions.
The famous Swiss watch schools are
said to be the most exacting Industrial
institutions in the world. Their meth
DDS, which are doubtless the secret of
their success, will be found very curl
GUS and interesting. In one OF the most
celebrated Of these institutions in
Geneva. for example, boy must first
Of all be at least IA years OF age in
order to enter. After being admitted,
the student is first introduced to a
wood-turning lathe, and put to work
at turning tool handles This exercise
lasts for several weeks, according to
the beginners aptitude. This is fol-
lowed by exercises in filing and shap-
ing screwdrivers and small tools. In
this way he learns to make for him.
self fairly complete set Of tools. He
next undertakes to make q large wood
en- pattern of q watch frame perhaps
a foot in diameter, and after learning
how this frame is to be shaped, he is
given ready-cut one Of brass of the
ordinary size, in which he is taught
to drill holes for the wheels and
screws. Throughout this instruction
the master stands over the pupil d.
recting him with the greatest care.
The pupil is next taught to finish the
frame so that it will be ready to re-
ceive the wheels. He is then instruct
ed to make fine tools and to become
expert in handling them. This COM
pletcs the instruction in tie 1rst room
and the young matchmaker next
passes to the department where he is
taught to tit the stem winding parts
and to do fine cutting and filing by
hand. Later on he learns to mike the
more complex watches, which will
strike the hour, minute, etc, and the
other delicate mechanisms for which
the Swiss are famous. Scientific
American
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-16
|Spriihg Makes Me- ired

it makes pure, rich blood. It gives
strength to nerves and muscles because
it eudows the blood with new powers
Of nourishment. 1t creates an appetite,
tones and Strengthens the stomach and
digestive organs, and thus builds up
tho whole system and prepares it to
meet tho change to warmer weather.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is q medicine
upon which you may depend. 1t IL
the only true blood purifier promi-
nently before the public eye today
It has q record Of cures unequalled IN
the history of medicine. It is the me.li-
cine Of which 20 many people write,
floods Sarsaparilla does all that it
is claimed to do" You can take
Hoods sarsaparilla with the confident
expectation that it will give you pure
blood and renewed health. Take it now.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-16
Aluminium successfully Hardened.

1t is stated that the successful tenn
pering of aluminium, so as to give it
the consistency Of iron, is discovery
Of +. Allard Of Quebec, whose re-
discovery of the lost Egyptian art of
hardening copper startled the mechan-
ical world three OF four years ago.
He has made and hardened cannon,
which has just been tested in the
presence of Colonel Spence, the Alneri-
can consul, and number of others,
with success. This cannon is % inches
long and 5 inches in diameter, the
metal of the gun outside of the bore
being only one~quarter of an inch
thick. n charge consisting Of pound
of powder was fired out of this with
out any appreciate effect upon it.
A new and scientific trial of the can
non has been ordered by the Canadian
military authorities and the United
States consul. Allard has been asked
to manufacture as soon as possible a
cannon IL feet long for direct ship
ment to Washington.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-16

To many eople Spag and its duties
mean an sching he'd, tired limbs, and
throbbing nerves. Just as tho milder
weather comes, the strength begins to
wane, and "thst tired feeling" il the
complaint Of als1A
The reason sor this condition II
found in the deficient qpaty Of the
blood. During the winter, owing to
various causes, the blood becomes
loaded with impurities and loses its
richness and vitality Consequently,
as soon as the braeihg effect Of cold
air is lost, there is langour and lack Of
energy. The cure will be found in
purifying and enriching the blood.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the greatest
and best spring medicine, because it is
the greatest and best blood purifier.
1t overcomes that tired feeling because
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-16

Accidentally bill of an inn at Pas
seier, Tyrol, was discovered among
the papers of a recently deceased
member of the official household Of
Emperor William l., which gives an
idea of the cost of living ut that time.
In 1851 William, then Prince Of Prus-
STA, with a suite of six companions,
stopped at the inn. The lodging for
the company amounted to IL kreutzer
Is cents. The breakfast coffee was
more expensive, however, 6 kreutzer
for each cup, i. :, PA cents. A dish
of milk was l cent; three eggs for
cent. The dinner at the inn, consist
ing Of soup, meat, roast, fruit. pre-
serves and wine, cost ~ kreutzer
total expense Of lodging, breakfast
each, or less than IL cents apiece. The
dinner for the party amounted to 2
forms anG 25 kreutzer, or about 80
cnnAS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-16
Dimcultie. and Discouragements.

DO you appreciate" the old man
asked, of the youth who sought the
hand of his daughter, that marriage
is attended with greater difficulties
and discouragements than it ever was
before?"
The youth would have spoken had
not the patriarch waved him to 81
1ence,
do you realize"
He threw his whitened locks back
from his brow.
THAT the lodge gag is worn SO thin
that blind woman can see through
it, and that as yet nothing has ap-
peared to take it's place?