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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
THE DEPOSED LII
Makes a Little Talk in New York and
Then Leaves for Boston to Spend
the Holidays.

New York, Dec. 25.-Liliuokaiani ex-
queen of the Hawaiian islands, arrived
in Jersey City from the south at 1:25
O'Clock this afternoon. A crowd of curl
Gus persons was at the station to meet
her and when her private. car came to
stop in the Pennsylvania railroad station
they gathered close around 1t in order to
catch a glimpse of the deposed queen.
After a brief interval the ex-queen ap-
peared ON the platform OF the car ana ad-
dressing those present said:
'I certainly have received royal re-
ception. Americans are most cordial as
a race"
Later, in conversation with represent
ative of the United Associated Press she
said that she was not here on any polltl-
cal errand and that her visit was purely
a friendly one. She further said that
she did not know whether she would go to
Washington or not, as her plans are not
arranged for more than month.
81 will go to Boston," the ex-queen said
"to visit cousin of the uncle of my late
husband. He is Mr.. William Lee, or the
firm of Lee and Shepard
IT will stay with the Lees for four
weeks at least, and then shall go wher-
ever my fancy dictates"
"What about the annexation OF Ha-
waii?" was asked.
At this point the former queen seemed
to forget her fluent English and feigned
not to understand. When the question
was put again she was equally dense,
and it was evident that the annexation
question was not to be discussed by the
deposed queen
The interview over, the ex-queen, her
travelling companion, Mrs. E. III. Mano-
elena, and the private secretary, Joseph
Hulehule, escorted by the passenger
agent Of the Southern railway, boarded
the Pennsylvania ferry boat Maryland,
which brought them to this city. Later
they took a train for Boston.
The ex-queen and her party will arrive
In Boston tonight and will go immedi-
ately to the Lee residence.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26

route to England to. testify before the
commission that was to examine into
the raid by DR.. Jameson, into the Trans
vaal. Mr.. Rhodes made an address, cer-
tain parts of which have excited con-
siderable comment here. He treated
at length upon South African affairs,
touching somewhat fully upon affairs
in Rhodesia, whence he arrived a few
days ago after taking part in the sup
preston of the Matabele revolt, and
then said that he was going home to be
examined regarding the Jameson expe-
dition by his fellow-countrymen, whose
unctuous rectitude he well knew. This
sarcastic reference to the investigating
commission is taken to indicate that Mr..
Rhodes testimony will be far more in
teresting than was anticipated
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
sonal friends who called. There were
no callers of political Importance and
none is expected tomorrow.
WANT sHIFTING BOARDS.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 25.-Fhe recent
loss at sea Of coasting vessels with coal
cargoes is being looked into by under
writers and others who believe that there
should be some legislation compelling the
use of shifting boards to prevent the
cargoes from rolling out of place during
heavy weather and the loss of life which
follows.
During this year twenty-three schoon-
ers with such cargoes from Philadelphia
have been given up as lost, with $50 sea-
men. Within the last few days the list
has been Increased by the non-arrival Of
the overdue Philadelphia schooners Gov
Hall and May Williams, both of which
have probably gone down Had there
been shifting boards, like those on grain
carrying craft, 1t is likely that few of
these disasters would have occurred.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
KILLED AN OPERATOR.

New Orleans, La, Dec. 25.-Passengers
by the Illinois Central train bring news
of tragedy at Wasson, Miss, about 8
O'Clock this morning. Two young men
named Case, from the country, were
drunk and disorderly in the passenger
waiting room. The night operator tried
to quiet them but failed. Under the
laws of Mississippi the railroad agents
are peace officers about their stations
and the night operator tried to exercise
his autority as a peace officer In ejecting
the drunken rowdies. He was set upon
by them and stabbed three times from the
effects of which he died some hours later.
The operators name was Addison.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
ANOTHER POLITICIAN DEAD.

Senator Voorhees, Secretary Dies After
Being Run over by Street Car.
Washington, Dec. 25.--Chester r,
Faulkner, for some years a prominent
politician of Indnana, and of recent
years private secretary of Senator Voor-
hees, died at Providence hospital this af-
ternoon Of injuries received last night
by being run over by street car. He
fell under the car which ran over and
crushed his right leg above the knee.
Amputatien was resorted to, but the vic
tim slowly sank under the shock and the
operation
Mr.. Faulkner was a resident of Eol-
ton, Riply county, Indiana, where he
had wife and two daughters. Two
sons We're killed in the war of the re-
bellion. He was rs years of age.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
ARREsTEp FOR FORGERY.

Baltimore, Md, Dec. 25.-George o.
Demuth, a prominent piano dealer, of
this city, was arrested last night charg-
ed with forgery. The warrant of arrest
charges him with forging the name Of
Herman t. Gernhardt to notes amount
ing to $4,000, but it is said that the total
amount involved will reach more than
500, 900. In addition to the Gernhardt
forgeries, Henry Spamar and his son,
George O. H. Spamar, claim that they
have been fieeced out of $11 200 up to last
accounts, and promisofy notes with a
forged signature as endorsers, are show
ing up almost daily.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
YALE LICKs NASHVILLE.

Nashville Tenn, Dec. 25.-The Yale
consolidated foot ball eleven met the
Nashville Athletic club team on the lat
ter's gridiron here today. The game
was interesting and stubbornly fought
from the start, but the colleglans showed
the result of skilful training and long
practice. The score was 20 to 6. The
affair was social event. the elite of the
city turning out in force. Twenty thous-
and people witnessed the game. Weather
was warm and pleasant.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
ARRESTED FOR MURDER.
Frank Watson Is in Jail for Killing His
Wife

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 25.-Mrs Frank
Watson, wife of stationary engineer was
shot and instantly killed some time last
night and her husband is under arrest
charged with the murder. Watson and
his wife had been separated but recently
appeared to have become reconciled. This
morning the head of another family oc-
cupying the same house, heard the in
fant of the Watsons crying in an unusual
manner and upon investigation found
the mother dead and the little one COW
cred with blood and badly frozen. Short
ly after the arrival of officers Watson ap-
peared. Blood was found on his cloth
ing. The baby will probably die from
the freezing.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
WILL REORGANIzE.

ST. Paul, Dec. 25.-John p. O'Brien, at
torney for the Bank OF Minnesota, an
nounced this evening that a collection
will be taken tomorrow looking to the re-
organization of the bank. Both stock
holders and depostors are in favor of
putting the institution on its feet again.
Tbs stockholders will be asked to advance
100000 This with the good loans, will
considerably more than pay every depos-
itor dollar for dollar. AS the stock yards
bank Is a feeder of the older institution
it will be reorganized ON the same basis.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
HE HIT THE PIPE,
Made a Spark, and the Fire Cracker
Did the Rest With Fatal Results.

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 25.-A special from
Acworth, Ca, to the Constitution says
that one man was instantly killed and
three were desperately wounded, one fa-
tally. there last night. "A party of young
men were celebrating, and they devised
a cannon from a piece of water pipe.
They stopped up one end of it and loaded
it with powder, ramming it with a crow
bar. The bar struck a spark, causing
an explosion.
Alonzo Hansworth, colored, was in
stantly killed.
John Russell, co1ored, lost one leg,
and will die.
Charles Stegall lost both eyes and was
burned on the arms and body.
Lowry Rogers leg was blown Off, and
he is in a critical condition.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
BIG JAIL DELIVERY.
Fort Scott Prisoners Saw Their Way Out
and Escaped From Jail.

and Escaped From Jail.
Fort Scott. Kan, Dec. 25.-Five prison.
ers, Charles Kelley, charged with rob-
bing the Helper, Kan, postoffice; Bob
Snowman, charged with robbing the post
office at Redfield; Strobe, the man cap
tured during the battle between officers
and outlaws a few days ago, and John
Grey and William Ryan, burglars, es-
capped from the Bourbon county Jail last
night. Grey was overtaken by Deputy
Cowan, but refused to halt and shot the
officer through the left hand. The Off
Ger emptied his revolver, wounding the
fugitive, who escaped in the woods and
darkness. Ryan was overtaken by Dep
uty Bates and marched back at the point
of a revolver. The Others have not been
seen. The break was made by saving
three bars from one of the outer win
dOwS.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
MACK cELnBRArEs cHRIsrMAs

Canton, o., Dec. 25.--Maj McKinley's
Christmas was very quiet one He took
advantage of the continued good sleigh
ing weather to take two sleigh rides this
morning. His wife accompanied him
during one ride and party of the ma jor's
nieees was with him on the second. The
major and his wife dined with Mother
Mckinley, and during the afternoon he
read the papers and chatted with per-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
COOPER GIVES IT UP.

Atlanta. Ca, Dec. 25.-A special from
La Grange, Ga, to the Constitution, says
that w. D. Cooper, who KILLED Claude
Dunson yesterday, has surrendered.
Some time last night Cooper went to the
home of James Fannis, a friend of his
family, and gave himself up, saying that
he would stand and take the conse-
quences rather than be a fugitive. Coop
er claims that the shooting was acct
dental. He says that he merely intended
to hit Dunson on the head with the pis-
toll and that the blow discharged il.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
FATAL HOLDUP.
Robbers Hold Up Two Wealthy Farmers
and Shoot One to Death

Newport, Ark, Dec. 25.-While re-
turning to town from their plantations,
five miles distant, on Wednesday after
noon, A. F. Bateman and F. M. Leon
ard, two wealthy farmers, were stopped
by three armed men in a lonely part
of the road, and ordered to hand over
their money and valuables. Bateman re-
sisted, and was shot dead. Leonard put
spurs to his horse and escaped. A posse
with bloodhounds is on the trail of the
assassins and If captured they will be
given Scant trial
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
CHRISTMAS I'M GEORGIA..

Savannah, Ca, Dec. 25-Three homi-
cides are the result of Christmas in Sa-
vannah. One negro boy shot another
through the heart this morning, killing
early this morning and died in a few
hours, and Levi Rutledge. colored was
shot and killed by a policeman tonight.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
THOUSANDS STARVING.

Calcutta, Dec. 25.-Ex-Judge Goodrldge
has written a letter to the Englishman,
a newspaper of this city, stating that
every day thousands of persons are dying
from starvation in the central provinces
of India He declares that the govern
ment arrangements to cope with the
situation are entirely inadequate and
that the famine is now beyond control.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26

organized military company, got drunk
streets with their guns firing ball car
tridges and terrorizing the citizens. The
merchants closed their stores and the
militiamen for a while had possession of
the town. Governor Bradley will be ask
ed to disband the company.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
KILLED HIS LOVER.

Augusta, Ca, Dec. 25.-About noon to-
day Elizabeth Mueyer, a young white
woman, was killed by Benjamin Smith,
her lover at the home of Smiths parents
in North Augusta, s. c., a suburb of Au-
gusta, Ga. Smith claims that the kill
ing was accidental though there are
some who believe 1t was murder. Though
not married they had one child.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
DRY GOODS FIRM FAIL.

Montgomery, Ala. Dec. 25.-A special
to. the Advertiser from Selma, Ala, says:
The firm of Meyer, Aberndorff & Wolff,
dry goods and millinery, assigned to Ma
than Kahn last night. No account Of
liabilities or assets. They did a large
business. -
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
SOUTHERN PROGRESS.
The New Industries Reported in the
South in q Week.

The New Industries Reported in the
South in a Week.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. 24.-The vol
ume of trade during the past week has
been light, as is usual at this season, but
The Tradesman's southern correspond
ents report encouraging conditions and a
favorable outlook for the new year. All
lines of trade are on a solid basis and
indica tions point to a general improve
ment in industrial circles early in jan
uary.
The iron and steel market is quiet but
some orders are being placed for 1897
requirements. Southern coke is active
and some large purchases of Alabama
and Tennessee brands are being made. In
the Birmingham district the domestic
trade is rather dull, but the demand from
foreign. countries continues active, eignt
cars of iron having pee.r shipped to
Genoa, Italy, last week. A number of
orders have been booked from Liverpool
and other foreign ports.
The southern coal trade has not come
up to expectations of the operators
and it is said that Alabama's production
this year will fall below that of last year
by nearly 100000 tons.
The lumber market-is firm, prices are
being maintained and the movement is
fairly good for the season. 1t is believed
that 1897 will witness renewed activity
in both the lumber and cotton manufae-
turing business.
NEW INDUSTRIES.
The following are the most important
new Industries reported by the Trades
man: Copper smelling works at Gal
weston, Tex; the Bowie Light company,
capital $4,000, Bowie, Tex; a 5000 900
grain elevator at Galveston, Tex; the
Camel Coal company, capital $4,000,
Paintsville, KY; the Gold City Mining
and Milling company, capital $500,O0O,
Villa Rica. Ca. 100000 piano manufac-
turing company. at New Orleans, La; a
$4,000 buggy factory at Huntsville, Ala,
Tex.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26

Anniston. Ala, Dec. 25.-(Special)--Th
foot ban game al Oxford Lake this af-
ternoon resulted: Admission G.. Gads-
d-n 0.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
MILITIAMEN TAKE A TOWN

BarbouryiIle, KY, Dec. 25.-several
members of the Bradley Guards, newly
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
OAKLAND RESULTS.

Oakland, Cal, Dec. 25.-Weather fine;
track fast. Favorites with one exception
were beaten.
Summaries:
First Race-Five furlongs, purse p
year-olds Ezekiel, 98, q. Weber,, to
/, won Defender, second; Sister Beatrice,
third. .Time-1:02A.
Second Race-Mile, selling. Red Glen,
107 (Coady), to 1, won; Woodchopper,
second; Hermanita, third. Time-1 :42A.
Third Race-The Palo Alto handicap,
2-year -olds, six furlongs, $3.50 to winner
Aquinas, lis, (SlaughteD, S to 2, won;
Candelaria, second; Estaca, third. Time
-1:15h.
Fourth Race--The George Goulet
Champagne handicap, all ages, six fur
longs, $3.50 to the winner Bellicose, 140,
(Sloan), 2 to 1, won; Good Times, second; /;
Potentate, third. Time-1:15h.
Fifth Race-Mile and a half, hurdle,
handicap. six jumps. Tom Clark, 127.
(Ambrose). 6 to !, won; Haymarket.
second; Hello, third. Time-2:491s.
Sixth Race-Five furlongs, 2-year-olds,
purse. Sly. 10S, (R. Isom). 2@ to /. won:
Coloso, second; Rienzi third. Time
101h.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
THAT TRANsvAAL AFFAIR.

Cecil Rhodes is Sarcastic and His Tes-
timony Promises to Be Some
what Interesting.
Capetown. Dec 25.-A reception was
given yesterday at Port Elizabeth to
Cecil Rhodes. formerly prime minister
of Cape Colony. and manager of the Brit
ish South Africa company, who is en-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
THE TURF.
NEW ORLEANS BIG CROWD.

New Orleans, Dec. 25.--Cool, clear
weather and an attractive card drew out
5000 holiday seekers this afternoon and
hackers beat the bookmakers, with four
favorites successful. In the last race
Miss Clarke, second favorlte, was left at
the post. summaries:
First Race--s.x furlongs, selling. Anna
Mayes, 104 Dorsey, 6 to l, won; Issie o.
second, If third. Time f141s.
Second Race-Five furlongs. for 2ye6r-
olds, selling. Miss Verne, 109 IF. Morrls),
9 to s. won; Eta second, Princess Bon
ME third. Time, 1:02R.
Third Race-Iandicap for 2-year- olds,
three-quarters of a mile. Minnie Mur-
ply, 120 &C. Reif), 13 to s, won; John Carr
second, Hill Billy third Time 1:14h.
Fourth Race-Christmas handicap, ST.
900, mile and an eighth. Seabrook, SO
(Iirsch), II to 8, won; Paros second, Ma
mie G. third Time 155M.
Fifth Race-Mile and a quarter, selling.
Billy Mckenzie, 96 (CampbelD, to l,
won Buckmore second, Stark third.
Time, 2:10A.
Sixth Race--One mile, selling. Fasig,
100 CWilhite), 8 to s, won; Little Billy
second, Davezac third. Time LAB.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-26
AT spoRTsMAN's PARK.

Sportsman's Park, st. Louis, Mo-, Dec
25.-Summaries:
First Race-Half mile. Uncle Lew won,
Tommy Mack second, Why Not third.
Time, 0:50h.
Second Race--A mile ond one-sixteenth
Jim Baker won, Daylight second, Chance
third. Time, 1:12.
Third Race-Eleven-sixtee of a
mile Enthusiast won, AL Croy second,
Duckadoo third. Time, 1;11h.
Fourth Race-One mile handicap. Glo-
riana won, Charley second Southerner
third. Time, LAT.
Fifth Race--A mile and thirteen-six-
teenths. Jim Donloy won;t Elwynn Sec
ond, w It. Ellis third. Time. 1:2S%.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07
PLAYS AND PLAYERS.

"The Lady Of the Lake" Is 10 be elabo-
rately revived In Scotland.
Dorothea Baird and H. b. Irving, son Of
Sir Henry Irving, will be married In July,
1t Is said.
George Edwardes daughter Dorothy has
made successful debut In London In imi-
tatlons and songs
Leoncavailo's "Chatterton" has been
successful in Italy and is reported as better
than his "Pagliacci.
Carrie Turner will return to the stage
next year in n new emotional society
drama ON which she builds high hopes
After the production Of Paul Meurice's 8
new version of Hamlet" Octave Feuil.
let's "Montjoye" viii be given at tho
Coincide Francaise.
Sibyl Sapderson, now at Lake Como
will sing In Paris In tho early autumn be.
fore appearing in st. Petersburg before
the imperial family.
1t Is now announced that Calve will not
sing this year at the Paris Opera Comique,
but viii sail for America after season at
Covept Garden, London, NJ s..-.t
Calve, while in London, is expected To
originate the leading part in fsMoipa, - an
unpublished opera by IsHdor de Lara,
author Of Amy Rpbsart," ="
Paderewski has Cancelled his English ep-
gagements and will rest until autumn,
suffering from exhaustion and insomnia
~ result of his American tour
Hans Olden's play, "Meine Offlclelle
Frau" said TO be an adaptation Of my
Official Wife" has been forbidden at the
Carl theater, Vienna, the authorities fear
ing that the plot would offend Russia.
An Australian paper records this mes
sage sent by an antipodean manager 10 one
Of his actors; MY Dear Sir--Your per-
formance last night was 20 bad that sew
eral deadheads have written demanding
that their names be removed from the free
list +"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07

CORNELIUS VANDERBIiT, JR
Connsli and corps Of fl0tists, who at
once began the work Of decorating the
drawing room in the front OF the house
The decorations were entirely Of out
boweFs-American Beahty roses, lilies Of
the valley. gladioluses, hydrangeas and smI
lax. There were no palms. The florists
brought with them eight boutonnieres
only for the men who were to be present.
One of the first carriages that arrived
after that contained Mrs. Marshall Orme
Wilson and her two small sons The chill
dron were dressed In white duck sailor
suits. Their mother wore a modest gown
Of brown material.
Soon after the arrival of Mrs. Wilson
young Cornelius Vanderbilt drove up.
He wore a black frook coat, light striped
trousers end silk hat and had lilies Of
tho valley In his buttonhole.
Soon after the wedding took place the
second butler and the maid left the house
In oab and drove away.
Mrs. Vanderbilt wore simple oos-
tune, pale blue gown with black dots,
trimmed with white lace, and a straw hat
trimmed with light pink.
Mr.. Vanderbilt wore brown mixed
suit and light straw hat with a black
band
As the bride and bridegroom passed
through the vestibule Of the house a little
rice was thrown over them from inside
only little. Then they got into the car
riage and 1t was driven away.
When the carriage left the Wilson home,
1t went down Fifth avenue to Thirty-ninth
street, crossed to Park avenue, down to
Tlhrty-fourth street and over to Lexing-
ton avenue. 1t continued up Lexington
avenue to the Grand CentSal depot, where
the pair took the O'Clock train for Sara
toga.
The Bride and Groom. N
Cornelius Vanderbilt, 4r.. is the Oldest
living son of Cornelius Vanderbilt and a
great grandson of the celebrated Commo
dore Vanderbilt, who laid the foundation
Of the family's great fortune The young
man is ss years of age, and was graduated
last year at Yale. He was the first mem
Der Of his family to attain university
degree
After his graduation he went abroad
and spent part Of the winter travelling
in company with Mr.. and Mrs. Ogden
Goelet, with whom was also Miss Grace
Wilson. II WAS while no was ON this tour
that the attachment sprang up which has
oulminated In the marriage. Mr.. Wander
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07
THREE CONGRESSIONAL soulss.
Clipped From Nearby Newspapers and Of
Interest to Voters.

Clipped From Nearby Newspapers and Of
Interest to Voters.
Hon. Joseph J Hart has announ-
ced himself as q candidate for re-
election to Congress. $40" has.
made an excellent representative
and his many friends hope a second
term will be conceded him. He
justly deserves it, t,says the Port Jer-
Wis Gazette.
1t is more than likely that the
Democratic nomination for Congress-
will come to Carbon this year, saws.
the Herald Of Weatherly. 1t may
be understood first as last that no
creature of Cassidy will be consid-
cred With Mr.. Laird II. Barber as
our choice, Northampton and Mon
roe will assist in making him the
standard bearer for the old Eighth
Congressional District.
The fight for Congress is exciting
little or no interest Every sensible
Democrat knows and thoroughlv
understands the underlying condi-
tons on which Jno. f. Lauer, of
Lansford, was pushed into the mat
ter, but no trouble is anticipated for
Barber, even though Maloy and Cas-
sidy are exerting themselves to down
him. If Lauer had the conferees.
what would he do with them =? He
stands no chance for nomination.
and should step aside to avoid and
prevent the trouble and disruption
which threatens the ticket, by a
continuation of these useless fights
-Stroudsburg Times.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07

KINGSTON, N. Y, Aug. 5.--An extern
sive shale brickmaking plant is soon to be
erected near Saugerties by wealthy syn
dictate of New York and Philadelphia cap
italists, who have a similar plant in Ohio.
A daily capacity Of 100, 900 bricks is prom
ised, and the product is to be shipped by
the trolley roads to the Hudson river at
Maiden. An excellent quality Of shale Is
said to exist near the West Shore depot at
iSaugerties. A large road and paving con.
tractor agrees TO take the entire product