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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
Strongest Rope.

Given an equal number of strands
to make up the rope, and each OF the
same circumference, it may be readily
shown that wire, twisted into rope
form, will make rope 80 strong as to
admit of no comparison even with the
best white hemp rope. Twisted
hempen cords will sustain S746
pounds, if the rope be one inch thick !;
but one-eighth of an inch in diameter
of iron will sustain more than one
inch in circumference of hemp rope.i
No rope, whatever its material, could
bear comparison with an inch rope
made of piano steel wire, such q rope
being able to bear not less than 26S,-
600 pounds, or nearly 12O tons, before
it could be torn by dead weight
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
Hoods Pills cure all Liver Ills. 25 cents
The Violet Train.

Nothing is more remarkable than
the growth OF the flower industries in
London, Not many years ago flowers
were expensive luxuries, only to be OBJ
tanned in early spring by those who
could afford to pay fancy prices; now
anyone may purchase in the streets
for penny the most lovely flowers
from the Scilly Islands, Holland and
the south of France. Every flower
has its allotted week or fortnight while
the rush is on, the jonqulls, the hya-
cinths and the violets. Just now vio-
lets are in full swing, and every day
three trains leave the south of France
for Paris laden with them. The train
which reaches Paris at 5 o'clock in
the morning is the one which supplies
the French capital; the burden of the
other two trains is dispersed all over
Europe, but more especially to Eng
land. The violets are collected all
along the Mediterranean shores, are
packed in little wickerwork baskets
and sent off by express train.
Ihe cost OF transport IS al tne fate
of penny a pound, and each truck
contains between four and five tons of
violets. Here in London the flower
girls sell them in the streets from their
baskets, but in Paris they are sold
from little carts at a penny a bouquet,
and everybody buys them, needless of
the fact that they are the Napoleonic
emblem. A few years ago anyone
who wore buttonhole of violets
would have been put down as an ene-
my of the Republic, but it shows how
dead the idea of Napoleonic revival
is in France when every man in the
streets wears its badge without any
thought of the pretender across the
frontier. Otherwise, the utter dislo-
cation into which parliamentary gov
ernment has fallen in France might,
coupled with the wearing of the vio-
let, have given rise to hopes for the
restoration of the Empire. London
Globe.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
The Old Barn.

Low, shailow-swept and gray,
Between the orchard and the spnng,
All its wide windows overllowing hay,
And crannied doors a-swing,
The old barn stands to-day.
Deep in its hay the Leghorn hides
A round, white nest; and, humming sott
On roof and rafter, or Its log-rude sides, .
Black in the sun-shot loft,
The building hornet glides.
Along its corn-crib, cautiously
As thieving fingers, skulks the rat;
Or. in warped stalls Of fragrant timothy,
Gnaws at some loosened slat,
Or passes shadowy.
A dream of drouth made audible
Before its door, hot. smooth, and shrjll
All day the locust sings. What
other spell
Shall hold 1t, lazier still,
Than the long days, now tell2
Dusk and the cricket and the strain
OF tree-toad and Of frog; and stars
That burn above the rich vests ribbed stain;
And dropping pasture bars,
And cow-bells up the lane.
Night and the moon and katydid,
And leaf-list OF the wind-touched bougnsi
And may shadows that the fre-fies third;
And sweet breath of the COWS;
And the lone owl here hid.
Madison Cawein.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
A PluckY Girl.

A rival has now been found to the
Austrian tailor who accomplished the
journey from Vienna to Paris inside q
trunk. The imitator is young girl
of eighteen years from Auvergne. She
had been living IN the French capital
with a relative, who fell i'll, and rather
than prove an incumbrance the spirited
damsel resolved to return to her native
village. Not having any money to
pay her railway fare, she set out to
cover the journey, distance of $40
kilometres, on foot. When nearly a
third of her journey had been accom-.
plished her strength gave out. She
determined then to travel at the ex-
pense of the railway company, and,
biding her time, she obtained seat
on the buffer OF goods wagon as a
train left the station. For many q
mile she rode in this perilous position,
and when discovered by railway Off
cial she was half dead with cold and
fatigue. After receiving every atten-
tion the girl was sent on to her rela-
tives. Boston Herald.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
STYLISH SHIRT WAIST FOR MISSES.

Striped red and white percale ana
fine white linen are smartly associated
in this stylish shirt waist. The col
lars and cuffs are of the white linen,
and bow necktie of dark red satin
shows between the Aaring front edges
Of the turnover collar. A white suede
be belt, IT, with silver buckle, encircles i! the
hs ssi5 pretty apsss s. on each side Of The
hoy!nlait. through which button-holes
are worked to effect the closing in
front. The back fits smoothly across
the shoulders, pointed yoke facing
being applied to the top. This yoke
can be cut with or without centre
seam, the seam being desirable when
striped material is used as the yoke
can then be shaped with bias back
edges as shown in back view. The
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
Outdoor Sports,

The hardy, strong, athletic man, after
months of outdoor life and sports, feels all
the better, although he may have suffered
as many do, from serious sprains and bruises.
lfsports we're stopped on that account, we
would have no more Of the great baseball
games, sports Of field and turf, of oar and
gun, Of rod and racquet, but all sportsmen
and athletes take sprains and bruises as an
accompaniment with composure, because
they know how easy and certain 1t Is to use
st. Jacobs OIL and get nd of permanently the
worst forms of any such accidents. There
may be some, indeed, many, not quite up TO
date in being prepared for the seasons en-
joyment, and such should undoubtedly have
q supply Of this great remedy for pain.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
Fight of O Hunter With Cranes.

While Allen Newman, of Decker,
Ind, was hunting he fred upon a
flock of cranes and wounded one.
When he attempted to capture the
crippled bird it struck at him vicious
ly with it's beak and tried to tear out
his eyes. The infuriated crane made
such a noise that the rest of the hcck
returned to its aid and all set upon
Mr.. Newman, who beat them off with
sgun. The fight lasted until thir'
teen cranes lay dead upon the field,
and the hunter was exhausted before
he won the battle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
Help One Another.

OF all the Joy which life affords,
From chlldhood's sunny morning
Until the paling western sky
Of nights approach gives warning.
There's none that springs 80 swift and sure
Delights less pure to smother,
As that which thrills and warns the heart
When helping one another.
If days and nights seem born to US
To be consumed in sorrow;
Ifhourly we have vainly craved
A happier to-morrow;
II from ourselves we loving turn
To some pain-stricken brothers.
The sorriest night finds dawning bright
With helping one another.
IT'S selfish grief that deadliest clings;
But. Christ-like lessons heeding,
Well find life's devious. onward way
To SUMMER heights still leading;
Till when these bodies, weak and worn
Have sought the common mother,
Our souls more joyful sing and soar
For having helped each other.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
His Curiosity Satisfied.

The following is told of an old lady
who had her hair cut off in severe
illness and wore a wig IN its place.
She was staying in Continental hotel,
and one day noticed gentleman look
ing curiously at her hair. Soon after,
on some excuse, he crossed the room
to behind where she sat. She calmly
got up, turned around, and, lifting
her hair from her head, said: "Yes,
sir; it is wig"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
The Critic.

The wild birds sang,
The forest rang
With the concert they had given,
But. by the note
The critic wrote,
The singers souls were riven.
"The thrush" wrote he
''In lower key,
Would better his sustaining;
The blue birds song,
Altho' not long.
Showed lack OF proper training.
"The robins voice
Seemed rather choice,
But ranged quite short and trifing;
The Song OF Love,
Sung by the dove
Monotonous and sitting.
"The cat bird tried
('Twas clear he lied),
An aria beyond her,
And plain to tell.
The blackbird we'll
Should execution ponder"
Ard thus and so,
And thus and so,
The rest were likewise fated;
Some felt quite sad.
Some felt quite mad.
While all the critic hated.
Said they. "If he
Knows more than we.
Well let him do the singing,
And teach US tones
His method owns
Thus stop the faults he's finging.H
..-.alr "A
So, in a rage,
They sought the sage,
Quite curious, you know;
And 10! and 10!
And 10! and 10!
They found the critic was crow.
aries Gingrich, in Musical Messenger.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
When We Grow Up.

When we were children we were wont
To. bitterly complain
Because our play was rudely spoiled
BY what seemed needless -ain.
When we grew up and came to be
In wisdom less perverse,
We found that was blessing which
To childhood seemed curse.
When we grew up to our full height,
What now seems undue pain
May prove another instance OF
A childish view Of rain.
Il. Nat Charles, IN Washington Post.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
DOWNFALL OF THE BALL DON SLEEVE.

OON
The downfall of the balloon sleeve,
says the New York Sun, is a source of
rejoicing to husbands and brothers, as
it removes one cause for nagging.
"Don't spoil my sleeves!" is the cry
which has been heard in the land for
long time, but the merciful dispen-
sation which separates man from his
own wife and sister at dinner parties
has afforded him brief periods of social
pleasure, since smiles necessarily had
to supplant the expression of irrita-
tion when the other, woman's husband
rumpled the precious sleeve.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
4 TO0thDick Town.

Only one characteristic distinguishes
the little village of Strong, Me-, from
the thousands Of others that are scat.
tered all over New England. That is
the peculiar industry which serves to
support the entire community. Strong
is famous for nothing but toothpicks,
but it is known in the trade as the
place from which come the majority
of the toothpicks that are used in the
United States.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

Gale, cheviot, dimity or gingham, with
collar and cuffs to match or of white
linen as here shown.
The quantity OF material Sc inches
wide required to make this shirt waist
for a miss fourteen years of age is
8 yards.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
MODES FOR MISSES.
SOME SEASONABLE GARMENTS
FOR YOUNG GIRLS.
A Pretty Dress of White Silk Null
for Graduation Day-Tucked
Yoke Waist of Silk
Muslin.

TN the commencement dress de-
picted herewith, and described by
May Manton, fine white silk null
is handsomely trimmed with
lierre lace and insertion to match,
white satin ribbon furnishing the
decoration. The pretty waist IS
arranged to close in front, but can be
made to close in back if so preferred.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

are not necessary, as the tucks afford
ample decoration.
The quantity of material 36 inches
wide required to make this waist ior
a miss fourteen years of age is 3!
wards,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
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rfAfH1<E1
Il (STya1I$S
~ y.

Mr.. A. W. Burch, an attache OF
the Rome, N. Y, Sentinel. writes
September 9Th, 1895: "In conversa-
tion with one Of our merchants few
days ago, learned that his wife.
who had been in very poor health,
was regaining her health and
strength, and that she attributed her
recovery to Ripans Tabules. Ire
quested an interview, which was
granted, and the lady cheerfully
gave me the inclosed testimonial:
For long time I have been inter-
ested in the advertisements Of Ripans
Tabules, which I have seen In the
Rome Sentinel and the leading mag
azlnes. The advertisements seemed
to be honest and I grew to believe
them. tried to obtain some OF the
Tabules, but found that none OF the
druggists in this city kept them. I
was determined to givethem a trial,
and at last procured box by send
ing to Utica. I had suffered from
indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn
and distress in my stomach after
eating. I began Dy taking Tabule
after my breakfast and supper and
experienced immediate relief, and IN
few days the distressing symptoms
had entirely disappeared. Now
when I eat anything that usually
disagrees with me I take one Tabule
and avoid unpleasant consequences.
I have also found In them very
agreeable relic; for constipation.
(Signed), MHs. G. b. RUDD, 4H
Liberty St., Rome, N. y"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
A Good Dog Is Worth Looking After.

II you own dog and think anything Of him,
when i'll and understand him sufficiently to
detect symptoms of illness. The dog doctor
book written by u. Clay Glover, D. V. S., spe-
cialist In canine diseases to the principal ken
a cloth bound, handsomely illustrated book,
and will be sent postpaid by the Book Publish
ing House, 134 Leonard ST., y. Y. City, on
receipt Of 40 cts. in postage stamps.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

ionable fabrics this season, and green
is the special color scheme for we'd
dings Just at present. bridesmaids
dresses OF white have green trimmings,
and large white hats with white ieath-
ers show bows of green taGeta ribbon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
Heart Disease Relieved in 80 Minutes.

Dr.. Agnew's Cure for the Heart gives perfect
relief in all cases of Organic or Sympathetic
Heart Disease in 30 minutes, and speedily ef-
fects cure. 1t is q peerless remedy for Pal
pitation. Shortness of Breath, Smothering
Spells, Pain in Left Side and oil symptoms OF
q Diseased Heart. One dose convinces. II
procure it for you. It will save your life.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

One of the great amusements of Bos'
ton in warm weather is riding on the
electric cars for fun and air, The
practice is so extensive that the lines
advertise their attractions for the pur-
Dose
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

lam entirely cured of hemorrhage Of lungs
by Piso's Cure for Consumption::,L
LINpAMAN. Bethany. No., January :, 1894.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

Italy has si1ty.six doctors for every
100000 of population, France has
forty, Austria thirtY.four and Prussia
thirty-two.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

A. NJ. Priest, Druggist, Shelbyyille, Ind,
says: K" Halls Catarrh Cure gives the best OF
satisfaction. Can get plenty Of testimonials,
as 1t cures every one who takes it." Druggists
coll IL 7hc
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

FITS stopped free by DR.. KLNE,s GREAT
NERVE RESToRER. No Ats after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and $500 trial bot
tie free. DR.. Kline 931 Arch ST.. Phila., Pa.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

Is 1t probable that what q million women say
after daily trial Is a mistake? They say they
knoD by test that Dobbirs' Electric is most
economical, purest and best. They have Ind 81
years to try 1t. You give II one trial.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

Robert Dixon, of New York, is the
second person in that city who has be-
come insane through worrying over
the cathode rays.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
Largest Kitchen In the World.

The largest kitchen in the world Is
In that great Partisan store, the Bon
Marche, which has 1000 employees.
The smallest kettle contains lOe quarts
and the largest 500. Each OF nifty
roasting pans is enough for 300 outlets.
Every dish for baking potatoes holds
225 pounds. When omelets are on
the bill of fare 1900 eggs are used at
once. For cooking alone sixty cooks
and 100 assistants are always at the
ranges.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for childreD
teething, softens the gums, reduces inflamma-
tion, allays pain, cures wind colo. 25c. a bottle
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

ADosE in Time Saves Nine Of Hale's Honey
of Horehound and Tar for Coughs. ...
Pixies Toothache Drops cure In ono minute
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

Catarrh and Colds Relieved in 20 to 60
Minutes.
One short puff. of the breath through the
Blower. supplied with each bottle Of DR..
Aenew's Catarrhal Powder, diffuses this Pow.
der over the surface Of the nasal passages.
Painless and delightful to use. 1t relieves in
stantly and permanently cures Catarrh, Hay
Fever, Colds, Headache, Sore Throat. Ton
silitis and Deafness. II your druggist hasn't
It in stock, ask him to procure it for you.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

Myriads Of army worms are consuming
crops near Arcola, III.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

P'pans Tabules are sold by drug Ss:s, or by ~ Al
II me price $50 cents bo1I Is sent TO This Rip in3
Chemical COMPANY. No. 10 OSprucs St, New YORK
Sample vial, 10 cents.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

Potatoes cost one cent bushel at Toledo,
Ohio.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
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Ifyou accept a substitute,
YOU must not fuss because
it's not as good as genuine
HIRES Rootbeer.
Made onlr hv The Charles =. Hires Co.. Philadelphia
&c. package :ca2es gallons. Sold everywhere.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

Virginia possesses the greatest mag
nesium mines in the world.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
RENEWED HIS YOUTH.
A TALE FROM OLD ST. LAWRENCE
COUNTY.

II Sounds Like a Miracle OF OLDHAM
Aged Man Made Young by the
Use of a Simple Remedy---He
Tells How His Youth
Was Hjturned.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
MELANCHOLY WOMEN.
AFRAID SOMETHING DREADFUL Is
GOING TO HAPPEN.
How Little Baby Girl Rolled the Clouds
Away.

Of course a woman will naturally
see the dark side of everything when
tortured by some form of female dis
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-14
QUEEN CITY LODGE,
KEEPS OPEN HOUSE AND nsrnn-
rAIss IRIS FnIEsps.
rhe castie Han of cre rSnisiits of
Pythia. Crowded with knights
and Their Guern-A Good rro-
gram Carried out

Queen City lodge, sSnights Of Pythlaa
held open house last night and enter
tanned . goodly number OF their
friends at their Castle Hall on tho
corner of Main and Third streets. Ev-
cry member was allowed on this occa-
sion TO bring one friend with HIN. not
q mensDor OF the order. to enjoy the
festivities OF the occasion. and large
number were present In the hand
somely Furnished hall.
The first ADDRESS was made by Bro.
w. G. Poole. of the Hawaiian lalanda,
who has been sojourning In Fort
Worth for some time past and who
made a very Interesting talk, both on
matters fraternnl. ard In regard 70
life, social and political at Honolulu.
Rev. j. Ainrgan Wells followed with
IA characteristic speech. half humorous
and half seriowi which contained
much Interest and instruction 10 all.
A. w. Abey, p. G. c., gave an adj
dress q non the benehcent features of
the order. eiriarging upon the grand
purposes and principles upon which the
order - founded, which was listened
10 Nth earnest attention
Then followed recfntions by w. /.
ana Ben M. Terrell. after which deli
ciOus refreshments We're served, con-
slsting OF Zee cream, cake and cigars.
10 which ample Justice was done. and
which was furnished by the ELITE
Ice cream parior.
Music wns furnished throughout the
evening by the waldo Quintotte. OF
atringed Instruments. only shrec mem
hers being present. however Messrs.
Roy Simpson. Ray Simpson and john
ME Tanning.
The Gazette aci;nowiedecs receipt OF
n tray full OF refreshments with tho
compliments OF the lodge. which were
fully appreciated.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-14
TIE REFORM WING
OF THE REPUBLICANS or THE
srx1'R DISTRICT.
Boid Convention in DalIns-pc'e-
gates TO the National consention
Are chosen = rhsy 40 unin-
strneted

Dallas. Tex. April Especial --rhe
Reform (Lily white) wing Of the Re
publican party OF the Sixth congress
sIonsl district assembled IN convention
today In the auditorium OF the city hall
with r, ID. Atweil OF pallal county in
the chair.
After the reading OF the cali by Sec
Rotary A. y. Norton. II. y, Dwyer OF
Kaufman county WIS elected temporary
chairman and l. j. Harpool OF Hin 500
rotary,
W. II. Atwell. W. d. Wiley and a. j.
Houston We're appointed as commit
tee on credentials and u. A.. Robinson
"a q Adler and +. BeilharH as q c0m-
mittee on permanent organizations
flc committee on credentials reported
rawcg ~ the deleRater present from
Dallas, Bogque, ElliH Jolnson. knuf-
70 III. navarro and liill Counties entitled
10 seats and the report wau adopted.
The committee on permanent orRani-
zation recommended Captain w u.
Wiley Tor chairman nnu l.. j. Harrooi
FOR secretary, which report was
adopted
The neN oliiceta took their seats and
Captain Wiley made short tuils re-
launf HIS long service In the DHmo-
cratic party until " ccahed 10 become a
unrty, fheu he had inined t,in reform
branch OF the Reppbleana. which, ne
raid, was thu true party and the
party of the people.
& N, w Mcrprn1ick- II conn9r, 4
levers. Disk Slater and J. ~ Staers
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-14

were appointed TO prepare resolutions
and submitted the following:
Resolved. by the Republicans OF the
sixth congressional district, In conven-
tion Assembled, That tho delegated 10
the national convention In ST. Louis be
left untrammeled by instructions OF
any kind whatever for any presidential
aspirnnt. recognizing as We do the abii-
ny and wisdom OF the national convene
tlon TO select such a candidate as we
can heartily support. and bind ourselves
TO support the nominee made by said
convention. Also recognising that tile
truo Republicans os Tsxrn are businsrs
men. we recommend TO the state con-
vcntion. which will meet nj Houston
April 20. that they support our advisory
rommiticc OF 200 business mon TO attend
the national convention at ri Louis 10
work IN conjunction with QUE dole
gates for the purifying OF Republican
politics in the state or Texasr
This resolution was adopted without
a disgentlng voice.
ID. W. Mccormick OF DafikH and r.
b. Dwyer OF Terrell were unsninouiy
elected delegates to the national con-
vention from this district. with John
Harvey OF Meridian Rnd l. n. Gibson
of Dnllus mn alternates.
MI w. IL Atwcll OF Dallas was scicc-
ted as presidential cloctor from this
district. and the convention adjourned
aiiie die,