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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
The RothschiIds Fortune.

The fortune of the Rothschilds has
often been mentioned in print, but the
Paris Signal gives some new and IN
teresting information about it. Ac-
cording to this authority, the total
wealth of the Rothschild family at the
present time amounts to 10000, ,OOO,-
600 francs, of which the French branch
possesses l ,OOO,O00,000 In 1875 they
had less than half this sum, showing
that their fortune has doubled in Is
years. In 1900 the grandfatherof the
present generation Of Rothschilds had
nothing, his financial success beginning
after the battle of Waterloo. 1t Is es-
timated that in 1865 their fortune
will, if continuing to grow as hereto
fore, amount to the stupendous sum
of 3OO,OOO,OOO,OOO francs. The IN
terest on this capital would be sufficient
to sustain 100000 people, or the
entire present population of France.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
A Chinese Enterp, ise.

We are all more or less interested
IN China and the Chinese. They are
a curious people, and their customs
are so different from those of other
nations that to us, who are proud OF
being civilized, they sometimes seem
ridiculous. What civilized nation
would provide a regular home for beg
gars, for instance-not as "A matter OF
charity, for all civilized people do that
but purely in the line Of business
Yet the Chinese DO this, if the follow
ing story told by German newspaper
is true. According to this journal,
the "Kleine Chronlk, a joint-stock
company IN Peking erected some years
ago large building termed Kia.mao-
fan. or hen-feather-house Ii il to
be used as a night refuge for the beg
ging population Of the Celestial city.
A monster ather-bed covers the whole
floor of one Of the largest rooms. Old
and young, all are admitted without
distinction. Each settles down for
the night as comfortably as he can In
this ocean Of feathers. AT first each
sleeper received a small blanket, but 1t
was found, subsequently,, that these
blankets disappeared, being probably
appropriated by the servants Of the
establishment, 70 an enormous com-
mon blanket, full Of round holes
through which the beggars at reat on
the feathers can thrust their heads for
air, was made large enough to cover
the floor Of the whole room. Ia the
daytime this general blanket il drawn
up 70 the ceiling by ropes and pnlleyS,
and at night, when all the company
are in their places. it is let down, and
then the beggars have to look sharp
to get their heads through one Of the
holes let they run a good chance Of
being sufIocated. The same in the
morning, they must be careful to draw
their heads out Of the hole at the hnt
stroke Of the torntom, when the blank
ct is again lifted from the huge nest,
lest they be drawn up to the ceiling
and banged.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
Dogs Better Than Bullets.

Convicts in the State prison at
Huntsville, Tex, are guarded while
at work on the roads by huge dogs.
There is a regular breeding establish
ment in the prison for raising the dogs
and the kennels contain 40 or 80 of
them.
These dogs, which are the same as
those Of which Prince Bismarck is so
fond are known in this country as
Great Danes. In Germany, where
tn. breed had its origin, they are
called the Ulmer dog. Those used at
Huntsville are crossed with the mas
tiff, and the resultant breed is fierce,
courageous and very powerful animal.
While at work the convicts are
guarded both by the warders and the
dogs. The armed wariers are stationed
about 90 feet apart, and between each
are couple Of the dogs, who lie peace
fully enough while all is quiet, but at
the first unusual sound are instantly
on the alert. Should a convict make
desperate break for liberty he
would be pulled down and torn piece
meal before be had gone 100 feet.
Unlike bloodhounds, who will notat
tack their game when overtaken. but
only give tongue, these dogs cannot be
called off and the convict is certain to
be killed. Needless TO say attempts
at escape are not frequent. a negro
who made bold dash for liberty was
caught by two of the hounds and torn
to pieces before he had gone 90 yards.
These accidents figure IN the reports
as shot while trying to escape. 1t
is rare, however, that shot IL fired
by the guards There is reason to be-
lieye that they prefer to see man run
down to sending bullet through him.
The life of convict guard Is very
monotonous one. His duties consist
mainly in marchingup and down, rifle
on shoulder, by the side of a gang OF
convicts. Such break in the mono'
tony as a man hunt is too tempting to
let slip, and compassion for a "greaser'
is altogether unknown.
These drastic measures for guarding
the gangs are to a certain extent nee
essary, owing to the desperate charac-
ter of the majority of the prisoners.
They consist mainly of that mixture
of negro, Indian and Mexican blood
from which comes the "greaser, as he
Is contemptuously termed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
How It May Be Done.

Miss Mansard, said the head Of
the business house to his pretty stenog-
rapher, "have you written those letters
to delinquent debtors this afternoon,
if you please?"
"Yes, sir, said Miss Mansard.
And that long letterto the Kansas
City branch house,
"Yes, sir.
well, said the head Of the firm,
81 have another letter here I'd like to
get off this afternoon, if you please.
The stenograpLer approached and
sat down by the little wooden leaf
which he drew out from his desk for
her.
"The address, said the head of the
house, commencing to dictate rapidly,
"is James Broderick, Trent Falls Sta
tions, Vt Dear old friend Your let
ter is received, and assure You 1t
gives me great pleasure to hear Of
your welfare. Ihope your family will
continue in the best of spirits, and |
shall certainly look forward with sat-
islaction to your proposed visit here.
Paragraph. In regard to your inquiry
as to why | don t get married, would
say have been too busy, but mean TO
take steps to remedy the matter at
once. I am this afternoon about to
make a proposition Of the kind you
suggest to Miss Mary Mansard, a
charming young woman who Is en-
ployed in my Office, and who is in
every way fitted to adorn a home with
womanly graces Miss Mansard here
tofore has been rather distant in her
conduct, but this may be due wholly
to a naturalreserve. Paragraph. My
stenographer has instructions to ap-
pend to this letter the fact that Miss
Mansard's answer is
The head of the firm interrupted
himself and turned to open fresh
batch Of business letters.
"You may finish that letter, Miss
Mansard, yourself" he said, although
I trust YOU understand that the first
duty of an employee is to obey the
evident wishes Of her employer, wheth-
er spoken or implied.
And Miss Mansard obediently with
drew to her typewriter.-Chioogo Tri-
Juac.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
The Tables Turned.

MAY I have the pleasure Of the
next waltz with you he said to the
tall and stately blonde at the masQue-
rade.
Certainly, I Will be delighted.
So they waltzed and promenaded
the whole evening. He then gazed
into her deep blue eyes and began to
pine for the time when the mask would
be removed so thathe might gaze upon
her lovely face.
At last the clock struck twelve, the
masks were taken off, and he saw the
avenging face and form Of his angry
wife, whom he had left safely at home.
"Are you satisfied ?" he said, cOolly.
81 have made love to you the whole
evening 50 that no other fellow has
dared to come near you. If ! had
not discovered your scheme, ! would
not have been here tonight
And she believed him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
w. VA. THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1895
A coNTENTEO FELLOW

jest can't tell
How the corn'll sell,
But still keep the crops a-growin';
/ jest can't know
How the wind'Il blow,
Ifwe'll have warm weather,
Or hail or snow;
jest can't tell
SO jest lay low,
An the old world keeps a-goin'!
jest can't say
If the hives will pay,
But the roses-they keep blowin';
An the bees-they buzz
Like they knowed what wuZ!
An still make honey
(That's the way they does
jest can't say
SO go my way,
An the old world keeps a-goin!
jest take all
From the spring to fall.
Like 1t comes-with the Lords bestowin'
II there's bread 10 eat,
1t Is powerful sweet!
An amt less thankful
When I'm short on meat!
jest take all,
Till the rolls complete,
An the old world keeps a-goin'!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
How Names Originate.

Itasca Is an Indian word, meaning
"source of the river.
Miami is corruption OF Miahmezah,
meaning stony river.
Lackawanna is an Indian word,
meaning 1.-The stream that forks.
Ellis island has also been called
Oyster, Bucket, and Gibbett island.
Rappahannock was originally Top
pahannock, "quick-rising river.
Lake Huron was named from the
Hurons, an Indian tribe on It's shores
Katahdin, the name of mountain
in Maine, "the high hill.
He'll Gate was called by the Indians
Monatonuk, place of bad water
Kearsarge, the name of another
Maine mountain, signifies the pine
mountain -
The Aroostook river took its name
from an Indian word sisnifying good
men.
Milwaukee is a variation Of Mime
waukee, meaning rich and beautiful
country"
Patagonia was named bv Magellan
from a Spanish word signifying "big
foot. He formed his impression OF
the natives before seeing them by the
imprints of their ample pedal extern
sions in the sand.
Seryia is thus called because 1t was
originally inhabited by the Suedi, or
sueyi, who located there, designing to
remain, but were driven out toward
the north by other tribes, and finally
made their way to Sweden.
The Barbados were named by an
explorer with a smattering Of Latin.
The word signifies bearded, and was
suggested by the hanging moss on the
trees, which bore a distinct resem-
blance to long hair and beard.
Hungary took its name from the
Huns who in $40 drove out the Cloths
and took possession of the country.
The first appearance of the Huns in
history is in China, in the year 800 B.
c., when they were called Hiong-nu,
signifying giants.
The Crimea took It's name from the
town of Kinin. 1t was called by the
Greeks Klmmerikon, and at a very
early date extensive Greek colonies
were founded along It's shores. The
Argonautic expedition is believed by
some historians to have been to the
vicinity of the Crimea.
Scotland was named from Scott,
tribe which had It's birth IN North Ire
land. 1t was called by the natives
Caledonia, "the little country of the
Gaels," Gael properly signifying "a
hidden rover. The Plcts, who inhab-
tied the lowlands Of Scotland, were
painted men.
Turkey is properly Turkia, "the land
of the Turks. 1t is called the Otto
man empire from the great sultan,
Othman /. The term sublime porte,
as applied to the Turkish government,
arose from the magnificent gate giving
entrance to the imperial palace in Con-
stantinople.
The name Of Spain was bestowed by
the Phoenicans from the word span,
signifying rabbit, an alluslon to
the great numbers Of this animal on
the Spanish plains The country was
formerly called Iberia, from the tribe
of Iberia, who took their name from
the river Ibro or Ebro.
America took its name from Amerl-
90 Vespncci, who landed on the coast
Of South America, the year after COL
unbus discovered the mainland further
north. Amerigo is said to have made
the first map of the new world. The
name first appeared in a book pub
! lished in Lorraine, in 1907
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06

An Indiana editor was going to
marry rich widow. Everybody said
it was for her money. 1t made the
editor weep to be accused Of such mer-
cenary thoughts. and be persuaded
the widow to turn over all her wealth
TO her daughter. 20 people couldn't
say that. She did. Then the editor
changed his mind and eioped with the
daughter
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
An exchange has the following good

An exchange mas the Io4io"4HB SOOu
advice, which we commend to our
readers: whether you fight or work
don't make much fuss. The hen
cackles after she has laid the egg.
The noise and sizzle of the locomotive
are no force. All force is silent. The
hee-haw of the mule may startle you,
but it is not near 50 dangerous as his
hind legs. Bear in mind that it ls the
empty wagon that rattles most when
in motion. The noise of the drum Is
due to the fact that there Is nothing
in it. Remember that you can [ startle
the world by jumping up and hollow
ing "loOkl" Thought is the greatest
motive power, and don't you fall into
the mistake of believing otherwise.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
Mems and Boys Clothing
AND
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.

This stock has been selected with the grea:-
est care and each article has been marked at
q Drice every one can afford 10 pay Mems
suits as low as $3.50 and up, Youths Suits 50
and up Children's Knee Suits 20 cents ana
up and have the samson Never mp fahls
from 81 90 up and the Imported Cashmere
and Worsted Pants from S3OO up to So.Ul,
same pants sold last year from Sl.OO TO so.OU.
Chi!dren's Knee Pants as low as ~ cents
pair. Waterproof Collars 10 cents or lor %
Cents Waterproof Cuffs ~ and % cents pair,
Iaundried White Shirts from Is cents TO sl.O
and everything else has been marked down
in proportion. lust TO think n Double Knee
overall for 81 cents. My lire OF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06

Little Mickey (who has made mis-
take in his spelling)-What difference
does one letter make, anyhow
Mr.. o'TooIe wishing to impress a
severe lesson)-It jist meks dOmmed
soight av diff rince sometimes Jist be-
cause there hain't thot little "R" in
the months av May, June, July an
August, we don't git no oysters. Thot''
phxati
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
NOW AS TO PRICES.

Ihave always tried to make the prices as
low as they could be made. But this season
know that you are getting better quality
and better styles. better goods in everything
for less money than you ever bought the
va me ouality OF goods for before. have q
large AMI we'll selected stock OF everything
that pertalAs TO mans wardrobe and TO be
on the safe side | have put prices down SO
close that it will carry the cheapness 10 every
man woman or child who sees the goods.
Now my stock is ready waiting for you 10
get ready TO come and see me.
Thanking all my friends and customers ior
their past kindness and asking lot your pa
tronage in the future, subscribe myself as
ever your friend. ,.,D
JACOB wINTERMOYER,
The Boss Clothing Man of fShepherdstowh'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06

Mr. Billus-"Maris, how does it
happen that Fanny isn't going to
church with youths morning?"
Mrs. Billus-"You know as well as
! do, John, that when Bessie and Kate
and go to church somebody has got
to stay at home. There isn't room
for four pairs Of sleeves in our pew"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
II. SNYDER PUBLISHER.
New Spring Goods!

We would be pleased to have you call
and see the bargains We offer.
Our Percals and Calicoes are beautiful
and cheap.
Our GinghamS are new and cheaper
than ever.
Our Cottonades are cheap and "a larger
assortment than we have ever had.
Our Outingcloth for shirts and dresses
runs from to 10 cents.
We have a nice line Misses, Chill
dren'S and Infants Shoes.
We have nice assortment of Ladies
oxford Ties.
We have not forgotten the old ladies
in our Shoe department.
We have big line of Mems Overalls
nnA Shirts
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
Js % It LIE aA !
Shepherdstown, v
1O-Cent-StO !

MES and EYE GLASSES.-A large stock
A. Az VI me Spectacles for sale cheap and guar
NN'eeo 10 give satisfaction or no sale. At
MCMURRAN'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
and sign bearing the legend:
.,a.sss.ssss.ssseeescses.oS

Here occurred the fight in
which Mary Sexton wiped out
Red Rock and nine other In
dians belonging to Gray VOLTS
band.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
J. S. MELVIN,
pIrEETEInS W VA
Jacob WintermOyer,
THE
Boss CIothier of ShepherdStOWn,

Is now receiving his new stock of Spring
Goods which ranks first in Importance and
in Low Prices. In no previous season have
ever been able 10 collect an assortment SO
well adapted to the wants and requirements
OF this community as l now offer in our sea-
nf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
AMMUNITION.

Keep on hand ful! line of the hunting
smr,sr-Powder, Shot all sizes, Wads. Shells
ar and loaded. Also factory loaded shells
'eents per box. GIBSON'S, DRUGGIST.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
OUR STRAW HATS ARE IN

They are cheaper than last year.
We have full line of Notions.
We would especially call your atten-
tion To our HamburgS, EdgingS and
Feather Edge BraidS.
We have Ladies Side and Tuck
Combs.
We have Butter Milk Soap at ) cents
per cake.
We have nice line of Toilet and
Laundry Soaps.
We have nice line of Cigars. Tobacco
and Snuff.
We sell Prunes at Sand dried Peaches
at 10 cents.
We sell Palm Nuts at s and RaiSinS at
cents
We sell Figs at and CocoanutS at :
and cents.
We have nice line of Candy from s
cents up.
We will meet all competition, and
want in exchange for these goods Cash,
Potatoes, Butter, Lard and Eggs. So
come and be convinced that what we
say We will do.
Respectfully yours,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
FOR SALE.

IhE undersigned has for sale a good farm
"A near Engle's Switch, jefferson county,
W. a., containing 1917 acres. Seven acres
are, are 10 timber. 1t is improved with good
u"elhng-house OF nine rooms, q large barn
anu other buildings. There are several
sSprlhgs and running water on the place. The
snu isauu is In good cultivation, and a large part
N"s oeen recently lined. Apply TO
Us. FLEMING.
Shpnhprhsfnun W Va
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
N Eek w e A r

Is far superior to the display OF any proceed
ing wear and as n suitable Scarf or Tie very
often adds ten per cent 10 mans looks ana
eyely Necktie is stylish and high grade, neat
and nobby and becoming, and my prices
Snaak for themselves.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
JUST RECEIVED
And completed opening nice line of
Seasonable Goods.

Dry Goods tor the Ladies-ClothS,
CaShmereS, Outings, GinghamS, Suit
ings. SattineS. CheviotS, Print Cloths,
Chambrays, &c.
MEMS GOoDS-CassimereS, Cordu-
roys and CottonadeS
NOTlONS-Fu line.
SHOES-Full line for Men, Boys, La
dies and Misses. Coarse and Fine, High
and Low Cut.
HATS Soft, Stiff, Cool and Attract
i've. for Men and Boys.
Groceries, Queensware, Tin and Wood
enware
Readymade Clothing to meet
your views. Large stock of OveraIlS.
MATTlNGS laid in Il nice and
desirable line-durable, slightly and
cheap for the quality.
PAINTS full line of Howard 5
Cottage Liquid Paint. Oils and Tur-
pentine.
DRUGS, Spices, and Patent Medicines.
In word my store is full of goods,
embracing almost everything called for
and usually found in Il well-furnlShed
store. and never was bought cheaper,
and will be sold at the very shortest
profit. Respectfully invite an inSpec-
tion and comparison.
Country produce solicited in eN-
change
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
DU RING 1895
G.. r. HODGES

Will have on hand a full and complete STOCK
of Hardware, Groceries, Dry Goods, Notions
Boots and Shoes, which will be sold at lowest
cash prices and exchange for produce. Al
our Sheph erdstown and Kearneysville eie-
vators we are prepared to handle Grains OF
all kinds and have on sale the very best
quality of Coal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-06
Merchant Tailoring.

"AVING removed 10 the room In the Reg
III lister Building, We have nice line oi
samples which We Will make or nave iuaaS itaaS
to order in any style. All work guaranteed
TO give satisfaction.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-01-25

"A gay party OF young people stormed
the home of Jack O'Day on the evening
Of the 18th, and made the last evening OF
Miss Lizzie O'Day's sOjourn in the city
one Of the bappiest Of all she has spent
here. Miss O'Day left for LaJunta Fri
day to spend a few weeks with friends
York.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-01-25

I. ". Hobson and wife desire 10 thank
their neighbors and friends for their
kind assistance through the time of sick
ness and death Of their little daughter last
week. Their neighborly accommodation
in such time OF need will never be for
gotten.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-01-25

Some OF our readers have a mistaken
idea that the charge of overcharge for
printing has been passed upon by the
board of County Commissioners. Such
Is not the case. The matter will be
taken up for consideration on Feb. 2nd.
at an adjourned meeting of the board.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-01-25

j. H. keck, the well known Santa Fe
trainman who has turned his attention
to farming. was up from Ford yesterday,
and seems to enjoy rural life.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-01-25

Rev. p. o. Davis, Of SOule College,
will begin a revival at Speareville next
week. He will have the assistance of
evangelist Rink and others.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-01-25

Four families from kinsley, who have
never bought goods here before, COM
menced trading with Stubs Br0s. this
week. after reading his price list.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-01-25

A letter. containing stamp, addressed
to Clarence w. Smith, Harper Kans. and
signed your affectionate sister VI. W.
has bsen returned from Dead Letter Of
flee. Owner of il can have the letter By
calling at the Post office aud proving
the same
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-01-25

G. NJ. Hendricks. one of the FOr
Dodge carpenters who has been in Col
orado, returned yesterday. and will re.
move his family to this city.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-01-25

The past week we sold more
Shoes than in any previous month,
but look at these prices, they tell
the tale. They all got damp thro'
a busted water pipe, so out they go
$3.50 Shoes any shaped toe $1.15
1.75 Shoes any shaped toe 1.25
100 Shoes any shaped toe 100
200 Shoes any shaped toe 1876
$50 Shoes any shaped toe 1.65
800 Shoes any shaped toe 2.2O
$50 Shoes any shaped toe 2.45
400 Shoes any shaped toe 2.75
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-01-25

A charitable organization was effected
at the ". e church Wednesday evening,
the objectof which b to collect and dis
tribute closhings fuel and the necessaries
of life for he needy of the southwestern
countIea. The officers are: Rev. w. II.
naoo, pro ident; Rev. Z. 81. Vaughan,
vi - dent; Pho Warren Baker,
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-01-25

BY special request Rev. 5. Z. Busser
Nature the Basis OF all Religion next
Sunday morning at ST. Cornelius church.
Sunday school will assemble Immediately
ate. morning service. Morning service
= II o'clock. A cordial invitation is ex-
1o11 ~ o aeaan1a thees sarvicss.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-01-25

We are printing about five bundled eX-
ira copies of the Globe Republican this
week, having already received orders for
a considerable nm or, two enterprising
citizens having ea.h ,rdered fifty copies.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-01-25

And thousand articles
cofee nickel
agent for Plat goods All
Yours Truly,