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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-12-12
Improved virrini. Farms,

Improved Virginia Farms.
In Virginia they have no billiards., no
droughts, perfect climate, cheap lands and
the best markets in the world. Excursion
rates Dec. 18th via. Big Four Route and
descriptive pamphlet and rates. u. L.
TRulTT, N. w. p. A., 234 Clark Street, Chi
C3QO.. i-"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-12-12

ONE part Of knowledge consists in being
ignorant: of such things as are not worthy
| to be known.-Crates.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-12-12

Annual Half Ratio Excursions to Canada,
Wa Chicago \ Grand Trunk Railway.
/. The Chicago & Grand Trunk Railway has
arranged for the usual Half Rate Holiday
Excufsions to principal points in Canada
for season. OF 1895. VI. ~. III ~ Ess
= Thursday, December 10th, 3 =, Il
49, s. Friday, December 2Oth, -,
>:a III Saturday, December 2lst.
Tickets good to return up to and includ-
Ing January 9th, 1895. %8 .S@&s ;
Avail yourself of this opportunity to visit
Canada and spend the Holidays with the
Folks at Home.
All through trains Of theC Chicago & Grand
Trunk Railway pass through the Great st.
Clair Tu1hel, one Of the wonders Of modern
engineering skill, and is the only line oher-
ing the public advantages of through Pull
man car service to Canadian points. Tickets
may also be purchased reading via Detroit
II desired. ~ IA "a !. S< ~
Excursion tickets on sale at all stations.
For further particulars apply to Ticket
Agent, lO3 SO. ClarlDSt.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-12-12

TEAcnER-'' Emma, what do you know Of
the orchid family ~ Emma-':n you please,
mamma has forbidden US to indulge in any
family gossip.H- -. $780,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-12-12
A (3reat CombInation.

a 0r086 VOE1U108CI00s
Beautiful in design-a combined Their
mometer and perpetual calendar suitable
for boudoir, will be sent by mail on re-
ceipt Of ten cents for postage. G. B. RYAN,
Asst. G.. p. A., c. & o, Ry., Cincinnati, o.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-12-12

A TIoaA man calls his cook Misery, be-
cause she loves company. - Philadelphia
Record. ..t.-
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-12-12

Work to which man should give hi
whole heart-courtship.- Y. journal.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-12-12

'sD1D your uncle remember you In his
will2' Eyes, dear old fellow! He left me
his best wishes in q special codicil."-
Harper's Bazar. , '"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-12-12
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, By moro promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced In the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs. Il.
Its excellence II due to its presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of q perfect Lax.
alive; e6ectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has give1 satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance. ~
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in Soc and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being we'll informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-06-20
THE BEAUTIFUL ROCKIES.
They Contain the Grandest Scenery
and the Richest Gold Mines in
the Known World.

For unknown wealth in fabulOusly
rich mines of gold and silver and spark
ling precious gemstones, not to men
ton the lovely scenery, our Rocky
mountains excel any region on earth.
The Illustrated Weekly, of Denver,
Colorado, founded 1890 illustrates the
choicest scenery each week and tells all
about the wonderful west. Also, true
stories of love and adventure. This
big family paper, containing eight
large pages, fifty-six columns, will be
sent on trial three months thirteen
weeks) for only IL two-cent stamps;
club of six for a dollar bill. Hand
some gold rings set with beautiful
Rocky mountain gems are given free
as premiums. Address as above and
mention THE MIRROR when you write.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-06-20
Found at Last.

Capt, w. II. H. Taylor, of saltwater. has been
appointed agent for Reeder's American Cold
Japan, the only perfect roof protector. The
American Cold Japan is highly recommended by
large property holders as not only the least ex-
pensive roof protector but as the very best. be-
ing waterproof. wind-proof, acid-proof and
climate-proof and can be applied with perfect
confidence to tin, iron, steel. galvanized iron,
zinc, wood or other material, without injury to
their qualities of usefulness and with absolute
certainty of perfect protection against dsintegra-
ton, rust or decay. For terms apply to W. H.
H. Taylor Saltwater, Minnesota.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-06-20
DrvGoods &ClothinE

ia to l2l So. Main St. &
ia to 1872 So. Water ST.,
saltwater, Mimi
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-06-20
A Convincing Proof

An old man went into life insurance office
and asked to be insured. The company asked
his age. His reply was 81.
why, my good man, we can't insure you"
said the company:
why note" he demanded.
"Why.yOu are 81 years DID,
what of that?" the old man cried Look at
statistics. and they will tell you that fewer men
die at 81 than at any other age."-LOndOn Spare
Moments.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-06-20
>>>>> Emporiums.

humorist.
The man who had offered the
advice looked as though the earth
had dropped from under his feet.
He got out of the way as soon
as possible, and wasn't seen after.
"Say," shouted boy on the
stand to boy outside, "a fresh
mug just told Grimes to change
his hat for luck, and Grimes told
him to change his shirt.
This created a laugh outside,
and Grimes stock went way up.
But there is an end to all earthly
grandeur. It is when triumph
glads us with her sweetest smile,
and fortune casts its flowers at our
feet, that failure chills us with her
leaden frown. The rose is plucked
when it attains it's blushing af-
lection, and death claims the flower
Of the flock. We are rudely
awakened from our happiest
dreams, from our Nightmares
never.
All that's bright must fade,
The brightest still the t1eetest.
Grimes was that day, for the
first time, knocked out Of the box.
He went the way Of Napoleon.
Caesar and Mr., Debs, and those
who had shortly before been SO loud
in his praise now spoke Of him as
"stiff,' and a ''loafer" who ought
to be released. In fact, the crowd
was so much engrossed with
Grimes that it forgot to rend the
umpire limb from limb.-R. H. NJ,
In, Minneapolis, Journal.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-06-20
Arrested for Illegal Liquor Selling.

In Pittsburg Mrs. GOspln arranged with her
husband that if he would buy his whisky whole
sale she would sell it out to him at 10 cents
glass but he drank so much that she shut down
on it and now he has had her arrested for illegal
IiouOr selling
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-06-20

Every man who rises above the common level
receives two educations; the first one from his
instructors; the second, the most personal and
important, from himself,-Gibbon.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-06-20
Gems Of Thought.

Man argues woman may not be trusted too far;
woman feels man cannot be trusted too near
Junius Henri Browne.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-06-20
X ADDITIONAL LOCALS

Max Kolliner of New York is guest of his
brother. j. R. Kolliner of Saltwater.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31
solomon Packer L. IN AfrIcn.

Solomon Packer, who disappeared
from Superior October 81, is in South
Africa. Mrs. Packer has spent several
thousand dollars in searching and adj
vertising for her husband. In letter
to her Mr.. Packer says he went to
Chicago on business in October, and he
remembers nothing from his second
day in Chicago until he was in mid
ocean, bound for Johannesburg. He
evidently did not contemplate the
fight from here. for he took only $3.50
and little valuable jewelry which he
kept for his own use. Mrs. Packer be-
ieved her husband dead.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31
The Ners condenaed.

DR. Lyman J. Barrows, aged 90, was
stricken with paralysis and died at
GAINESVILLE. lie was a prominent fig
are in the State Musical society and
had lived in GAINESVILLE over forty years.
The Pabst Brewing company is con
Sidering the feasibility OF using felpv
boats 10 transport ears loaded wits
their product from Milwaukee 10 south
Chicago.
A loaded fr,ght train on the st.
Paul road went of the track at Blue
river miles east Of Boscobel, badly
smashing nine loaded cars.
4 typhoid fever epidemic exists in
the town % Caledonia. Ten cases and
one death were reported 1T is said TO
be the result o. impure water.
Dominic Pahinsis, alias Frank Will
iiams. who wrecked a train near Heaf-
ford junction. killing Charles Cottreli.
the engineer, was sentenced at Merrill
to TWEEN sr five years in states prison.
William N Davis, Of Richland Cen
ter, obtained judgment Of 81 900
against the Chicago, Milwaukee e st
Paul railway for injuries received in a
wreck in Iowa.
William c. Kiser, bondsman of the
defaulter Taylor, Of South Dakota,
was in Madison at the home of his sis
ter. He denied all knowledge ~ the
whereabouts of Taylor, and said he
would not give him up if he knew.
Gen. Lucius Fairchild filed with
Gov. Upham receipted bills for all ex-
penses connected with the recent in
auguration of the Wisconsin state
officials, amounting to 1921.
Dennis Dazkowski, arrested on sus-
picion of having murdered his wife,
was discharged at Green Bay, 1t being
impossible to find evidence sufficient to
hold him.
Otto Bartz, OF Sheboygan, while re-
turning home from Sheboygan Falls
in his buggy was ordered by high
wayman to give up his money. Bart7
whipped up his horse, when the robber
shot at him, the bullet passing through
his cap.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31
Masquerade Ball

The attraction of the season will oc-
cur on St Valentines Day, the even
ing of which day viii be the occasion
of a grand Masquerade Bali, at Reeds
Opera House. 1t has been a number
of years since an event of this kind has
Occurred in Lancaster, and no effort
will be spared to make this the great
est event given in this part of the state
The good roads and first sleighing of
the season wi do much to bring a
very large crowd of people, but the
committee in charge have made ar
engagements TO insure a good time to
everyone who comes. A Milwaukee
costumer will be in attendance. and
advance orders for costumes may be
sent to the Wright House. Tickets to
dance, 81 90. Everyone is invited
Remember the date Thursday. Feb
ruary 14th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31
Hyneneal.
HARDY GARsIDE.

Last Tuesday at noon, Miss Edith
Garside of this city was married to Mr.
J. r. Hardy of Grafton, West Virginia.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Mason. at the home of the bride 5
father, and was witnessed by a small
company of relatives and friends. Mr.
and Mrs Hardy left on the 3 o'clock
train for their home in West Virginia.
Miss Garside was for some time a
teacher in our High School, and grad
uated from the Platteville Normal
three or four years ago. She is most
estimable young lady, and will be
missed by her wide circle of Grant
county friends.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31
DEATH I'M A GALE.
Thirteen Persons Drowned by the Sinking
OF ISarges in the Sound.

NEW LONDON, Conn. Jan IS The
ocean tug Sea King, of Philadelphia,
from New York to Providence, with a
tow of five coal-laden barges, put into
this port late Saturday morning and
reported the loss of her ectire tow and
consequent death of thirteen persons,
including three women and two chill
dren.
The names of the lost are: Capt.
Frank Hoffman, Mrs. Frank Hoffman,
Miss Hoffman and a declShand, all of
the barge Crocus' crew; Capt and Mrs.
Hartshoe, and deel1hand of the Eagle;
Capt. Harry Tucker, and deckhand OF
the Albert NJ, captain of barge Bingle,
his wife, child and deckhand. Their
names could not be ascertained on the
Sea King when she arrived here The
sea outside Saturday was terrific and a
dense fog prevails.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31
Personal Pointers.


County Superintendent Nye is in
Madison
Net Greer of Bloomington was in
the Hub Sunday,
Mrs. F. G. Thompson is visiting
at Waterloo, Iowa.
The Hon. Phil. Cheek was l.ancas-
ter visitor this week,
Mrs. Stork and son of Chicago, are
guests at Mr.. Fred Mackeys,
Mrs. Fred Libert of Platteville is
guest of her mother, Mrs Garner.
Henry Belscamper's hand is i'm
proving as fast as can be expected
John Oswald left again on Monday
for Madison; he is on the Grand
Jury.
Hon. John d Wilson of BoscobeG
transacted legal business in Lancaster
+, Tuesday.
| Miss Lou Westing has returned
from three weeks visit with rela-
tives at Dubuque
Miss Belle Burke and Mrs. Beardsley
were guests at the Hardy -Garside we'd
ding last Tuesday.
Mrs. VIM Dollie of Iowa and her
mother of Platteville are visiting the
Carriers and Cliftons.
Miss Mary Sweeney has resigned
har =. tool at Sitter and Miss Name
prior snoc. eds her.
County Cierx :. nlett and D. schrein-
er have been taking n. 'he sign'S oi
Madison and Milwaukee tb,> week
Gene Spencer of Bloomington ma~s
the HERALD office a brief call last
Tuesday, while on his way to Platte
vile.
Mrs. J. 5. Nye of Platteville and
Mrs. S. |. Stein of Belmont, are visit
ing with Mrs. G. H. Nye and other
friends in this city this week
MIR. Aft Thomas of Northwestern
Iowa, formerly one of the best known
residents of British Hollow, is visit
ing friends in this county.
Jas. Mcdonnell and family of Philips
burg, Montana, are visiting relatives
in this city and Bloomington. Mr.. |
Mcdonnell was formally resident of
Cassville.
Miss Mabel Mccoy came home
from the University last Saturday and |
will not return before next term.
Miss Mccoy has been suffering from
i'll health and has come home to re-
cuperate
Mrs John Ryan, Of North Andoyer,
and her daughter Mrs Morcom, Of
North Dakota, spent Tuesday night at
the residence Of c. W. Ray. The la
dies were on their way to Madison to
visit Mrs. Ryan's son. John f. Ryan,
who is attending the University
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31
Want Good Roads.

The Good Roads league of Wisconsin
was launched on its career at ban
quet at the Phster hotel in Milwaukee.
All sections of the state were repre-
sented After the toasts the Good
Roads league was formed and the fol-
lowing officers elected:
President Thomas NJ Blackstock. OF She
boygan; vice president, Senator Thayer.
Fond du Lac: second vice president ex-Goy.
w. D. Hoard, Fort Atkinson third vice presi-
dent, A. Cressy Morrison. Milwaukee,: secre-
tary, Otto Dorner, Milwaukee; treasurer. Joha
Johnston Milwaukee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31
DETERMINED oN We.
Mexican People WIN allow M Compro
misc with asuatemala.

mise with GuatenlaiB.
WAsmNGToN, Jan. % War between
Guatemala and Mexico seems inevi-
table. Guatemala can only prevent it
by complying with the demands of
Mexico, and this it is apparently I'M
willing to do. Mexico will not arbi-
trate. The efforts at mediation by the
United States have failed. From abso-
lutely reliable authority it is said Mex
leo has politely but most posi-
lively declined to entertain the sug-
gestion of the United States state de-
partment that the difficulty be sub
nitted to arbitration. The reply was
received at the state department late
Saturday afternoon and read to the
president by Secretary Gresham Satur-
day evening TWAS disappointment
to the az. administration authorities,
though probably not surprise.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31
Married and Held a Prisoner.

Miss Hattie A. Cakes appeared before
q justice of the peace in La Crosse and
made affidavit to the effect that she
had been drugged and married to a
man by the name of Drugan, whom she
had never seen before, ON the 23d OF
last month. Drugan kept her prison
er for four days but she finally escaped
and returned home. Efforts have been
made by officers to arrest Drugan, but
he cannot be found.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31
Gave splendid satisfaction.

From Wiliiamsport "Gazette s Bulletin -
The concert given by the Mozart
Symphony Club as the first entertain
ment iG Section b, Star course. at the
Y. NJ. G. A., last evening, was perhaps
the finest musical treat ever given
under the auspices of the association.
Every number was heartily encored
and the performers showed themselves
very obliging to the exacting audi
ence. The music from the stringed
quartette was artistic, sweet and
soothing, The soloists were stars of
the first magnitude. The singing of
Miss Cecilia Braems met the approval
of musicians who were present. many
of them commenting on her brilliant
execution, articulation and finish
An agreeable departure was her sing
ing of the scene and prayer from Del
Frieschutz in the English language.
a thing seldom attempted.
Herr Theodore Hoch captured the
assembly in his cornet solos. He was
obliging to respond to a double encore.
The violin playing by Mr.. Otto Lund
was superb in technique and express
sion. His ease of manner was an
agreeable feature of his playing.
Mile. DE Veilie was exceedingly salts
factory in recitation as well as in
the duete from Martha. with Miss
Braems
Two instruments perhaps never
heard in the city before, and handled
mastery by Messrs. Blodbeck and
Stoeltzer on the Viola de GAMBIA and
T. e Yiol0 de Amour
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31
STRUCK By a TRAIN.
Awful Fate OF sleIRhing Party in Penn
syIEania.

HARRISBURG. Pa, Jan. 90 "A special
to the Telegraph from Lewiston states
that a sleighing party was struck by a
train near Kreamer on the Lewiston
division Of the Pennsylvania railroad
Friday morning. Isaac Rooruing and
his son were killed. A lawyer named
Patter had both hands cut off and Miss
Burns had one leg taken off and an
arm broken. Two others named Hum
mel were severely injured.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31
In Need of FOND.

Chairman Cornellousen. of the town
of Rusk, made an appeal to the county
for aid. Twenty families were in starv
'np circumstances. The town funds
rely expended and all local
aid was eXhapsse.-. 'o'' pna'n was
requested to give ifunediaso, dsS'st'' ace.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31

Mrs. Ut. IdSsell checA 1NlitiS
friends at lunch on Monday
The ..rna5sahts hssroad'' met
with Miss Laura schreiner Monday
-~Oi hovn' eaten any thin today, :
remarked Mr.. Dolan. ''but glass OF
milk. an Oh drank thot. =
John Ellsworth of Milwaukee is
contemplating opening real estate
and insurance office in this city.
TWENTY-FIVE below zero in this
city Wednesday morning. At Bosco-
bel the thermometer registered thirty
two below.
The crows must go-so say the
people of Lafayette county, who have
placed a bounty of zoe per head on
the birds.
Hundreds of letters have been sent
to members of the legislature for
passes, but it is just wasting stamps.
No passes this year.
A. W. Fell, formerly prominent
lawyer of Giant county, but now of
Milwaukee. has been appointed attor-
ney for that district.
Gov. Upham has not heard any
thing of the diamond pin that was
stolen from him Inauguration day and
has giveh it up for lost.
Governor Hoard was chosen
president of the national dairymans'
association, at its annual meeting held
in Washington last week
Last week freight train on the
st. Paul road was wrecked near Blue
River, Grant county. Seven car
loads were completely demolished.
AT the opening of Judge Clement
sons court at Darlington. Tuesday,
memorial meeting of the members of
the bar of the Fifth Judicial circuit
was held, in honor of the late Hon.
NJ. M. Strong, of Mineral Point
An exchange says newspapers
will soon be able to publish verbatim
reports of sewing circles. A new
Geographic instrument has been in
vented which sends two thousand
words over the fire per minute
DO youneed envelopes, noteheads,
letterheads, statements or any kind of
commercial stationery If you do
leave your order at the HERALD job
rooms. A consignment Of the finest
stationery and latest faces of job type
just received
Civil service examination in this
part of the country will be held in
Milwaukee April 5th. and in Dubuque
April Sth. Persons desiring employ
ment in any of the civil service de-
partments of the government should
attend one of these examinations.
cChA A<Ou s9Jothduit Vi OlChcN WIFE,
ex-assemblymen from this county, has
purchased about $500 acres of wild
lands adjacent to Phillips. and will, in
the spring, begin to improve the
same in order that he may ultimately
conduct thereon the business of stock
raising and the production of the
dairy on large scale.
List of patents granted to Wis
consin inventors this week as reported
by c. A. Snow & Co., Washington,
u. c.: c. Edgar, Wausau. band saw
mill; NJ. r. Hirsch, Milwaukee, COM
nrtator brush; J. Mathews, .Milwau
lee. Chill. r. Schultz and A. Kunde.
Racine, pulley; c. f. Smalley, Mani
towoc. guide attachment for drag
saws.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31

Don't forget the Mozart symphony
Club. next Saturday night.
The C. & n. w train from Galena
did not get into Lancaster last Satnr-
day on account of the snow blockade.
1t reached Montfort in time to con-
meet with the Madison train in the
evening so that no great inconveni-
ence was experienced on account of
DELAY
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31
milwaukee Theater Burned.

The Stadt theater stage in Milwau-
kee caught fire from some electric
light complication and the whole
building was seriously damaged be-
fore the fire could be got under con
troll. The charity ball was to have
been held there in the evening and
valuable decorations were ruined. The
total loss was Sla0,000
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31
Ieft ! Large Estate.

'HfIe will of Rudolph Nunnemacher..
late vice president OF the First national
bank Of Milwaukee, disposing Of an es-
tate worth over Sl.5o0,0 900 was fled
The deceased leaves his entire estate
60 his widow and four daughters and
two sons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31
Recovers a yerdlct Of xb1.s63.

Pool, of Ashland, against nearly thirty
different insurance companies was fin
ished in the circuit court and the jury
brought in verdict for Pooly lie sued
for $4,000, but S51, s63 was given by the
verdict.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31
Arrested spr Alleged slgamy.

John Werner and lis niece were ar
rested at Kilbourn City, charged with
bigamy. At an examination they were
held to the circuit court in bonds OF
$500 each The two had been living as
man and wife for several years.
Werner's wife recently came over from
Germany and was the complaining wit.
ness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31
The Charity supbAf and Rpiey.

The Charity supper and eutef-
tainment given at the NJ + church
last Friday and Saturday evenings
were a great success About seventy
dollars were cleared The young peo-
pie deserve much credit for their val
liable work