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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-17
SECOND ANNUAL BALL

OF Division No. 8 Ancient Order of Hi
bernians on Mardi Gras Night.
Tickets are out for the second annual
bail of Division No. 8, Ancient Order of
Hibernians, the event to take place on
Mardi Gras night at Elks' hail.
The committee of arrangements are
making extensive and elaborate prepara-
lions for this event, and those who in
tend partnershipsedgji iRrefuo-ee
tend participating anticipate a royal
time
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-17
A CUT. PURE AND SIMPLE.

New York, Feb 16.-George r. Blanch-
ard commissioner of the Joint Traffic as
sociat ton, said today: 1.-THE reduction in
rates by the Cumberland Gap Despatch,
a freight line operated by the Norfolk
and Western railroad, is cut, pure and
simple. No notice of 1t was given to the
Joint Traffic associa ton. The cut could
not be considered by the board of man
ayers Of the association today. because
there was no quorum. 1t will be consid-
cred when there Is quorum"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-17

There will be several de-
lightful specialties in the Glib
son pictures at the opera
house on the evening of the
25th Birmingham should
and will pack the house that
evening.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-17

Mrs. Nella Daggett, of Boston, has re-
Gently written a book, Fancy Work
and Art Decorations" that gives prac-
tical instructions for making doilies, ta-
ions, etc, etc, with fifty Illustrations.
This book, together with Successful
Home Dyeing," will be sent free to any
reader who will address Diamond Dyes"
Burlington, VT, inclosng a 2-cent stamp
The above liberal offer is made to adj
vertise the reliable Diamond Dyes, and
to get their book upon home dyeing into
the hands of women who want to dress
well by making their old clothing look
like new.
The fact that Diamond Dyes have been
the standard home dyes for nearly TWEEN
ty years, and that their sale increases
from year to year, is proof positive that
they have never had an equal.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-17
CRIMINAL COURT.

In the criminal court the juries re-
turned verdicts in three cases of assault
with intent to murder:
D. Blackburn; not guilty.
Alice Bell; found guilty
Jim Chapman; verdict of guilty.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-17
THE WEATHER.

Washington, Feb. 16.-Forecast till p.
m. Wednesday,:
Georgfa-Fair and warmer; southeast
erly winds
Alabama and Mississippi-Fair and
warmer; southerly winds.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-17
COUNTY JAIL

The arrivals at the county Jail yester-
day were:
Lulu Thompson, abusive language;
John Robinson, gaming; Jack Jones, alias
VIII Jones, vagrancy; Boo Lyman, as
sault and battery with intent to murder,
sent up from the city prison.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-17
Order Splint Coal. suuaw ed II
Ladies, attend Caheen's sale
of new Spring Dress Materials
for skirts.
SAM JONES

VIM lecture in Seals hall Wednesday
night Feb. II, for the benefit of J. H.
POOLS tent. Subject: "The Battle of
Life. and How To Win It," Admission.
so cents. feb-12-6t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-17

First-class Agents wanted in every
county where we are not represented,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-17

II. T.. MCGOWAN PAINT CO,
1920 Second Avenue.
Birmingham Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-17

. Indicates trace OF rain or snow; indicates
Iist and fall. below zero
BEN NJ. JACOBS,
Local Observer. Weather Bureau.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-17

Policies written during the year, o,o37
Policies In force 29,oo5
Insurance written and paid for
during the year. SsI,7o5, 900
Insurance in force. .S67,4I3,o 900
Net surplus. ........ SI,37o,343
Amount paid in losses. $500, 900
Total amount paid in losses
since organization. ..S3. 600, 900
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-17

Everybody Is buying the "Old Dutch Pro-
cess Lead" 1t is the best on earth"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-17

The best company for insurants,
consequently the best company for
agents.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-17


age, So
BEN M. JACOBS Local Observer.
Reports received at Birmingham. Ala. on
Feb. ID 1897
Observations taken at all stations at a.
m 7bth meridian time
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-17
DAILY BULLETIN.

u. g. Department OF Agriculture.
Weather Bureau.
Office of Station Agent
Birmingham. Ala. Feb. IS. 1897
Local observation during twenty-four
hours ending at p. M. central time;
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-10-16

Ten lives were lost In fires which were
raging along the Canadian border just
north of the Minnesota state line.
Great Britain has refused to take part
In the Behring sea seal conference with
Russia. but will confer with the United
States.
The German government has refused
to recognize Ferdinand w. Neumann,
of Chicago, as United States consul at
Cologne.
Canudos, the stronghold of the Brazil
ian fanatics. has been captured by gov.
eminent troops and the rebel leader.
Conselheiro, taken prisoner.
Lord Tennyson's biography contains
letters from Queen Victoria which show
that she was bitterly hostile to home
rule for Ireland.
Peru has adopted the gold standard.
At meeting in Madrid of the Spanish
cabinet it was decided that the system
Of warfare in Cuba must be completely
changed.
The government of India has decided
not to coin any more silver.
William j. Scanlon. United States
consul at Port Antonio, Jamaica, died
of yellow fever.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-10-16
FOREIGN.

of Mexico says decent people through
out Central America are anxious for
annexation to the United States.
A Guatemalan who arrived in the City
Senior Sagasta has succeeded in form
ing n new Spanish cabinet, he being
president of the council.
Sixty villages in China were de-
stroyed by floods and 10000 persons
lost their lives.
Edward Langtry, former husband of
Mrs. Lily Langtry, the actress, has been
placed in an insane asylum near Lon
don.
Prof. Francis William Newman, the
author and philosopher, died in London.
aged % years. He was brother of the
late Cardinal Newman.
Consul Crinke, at San Domingo, in
forms the state department that new
tariff law imposes a tax of three per
cent. on all exports and imports.
The villages of Casselman. Cheney
and South Indian in Canada have been
wiped out by bush fires.
There. is great scarcity Of food in
Cuba and many people are dying of
starvation.
Gen. Gomez says that Gen. Weyler's
successor will need 200. 900 men and $lO..
100000 and even then he cannot conquer
Cuba.
II Is reported that a strong English
syndicate has offered to purchase the
Union Pacific railroad.
At cabinet council in Madrid the
government decided to grant autonomy
to Cuba under the suzerainty of Spain
and to continue the campaign as long
as may be necessary.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-10-16
HIS CREDuLoUS WIFE.
Why He Taught Her to Believe His
Tough Stories.

Mary" said Mr.. Bancks to his wife as
he went out with his friend after supper
eff were you l wouldn't let the children
play out much later"
why, John, it's not going to rain, is IL"
asked Mrs. Brancks.
mo. But this is the season Of the wear
when the mountain lion and the bald eagle
are about, and they might carry the chill.
dren off"
That's So" said his wife, earnestly. "I
read only yesterday of case OF child that
was carried off by an eagle, but that was in
Italy"
1T doesn't make any difference where it
happcned-it might just as well have been
here Eagles fly too high for the naked eve
to discern them until they swoop down, and
then il is too late"
Mrs. Bancks went to the door and yelled
for the children, and Mr.. Bancks walked on
with his friend, who inquired:
you don't really believe in those yarns
about eagles and mountain hons, do your
mo. But my wife does, All summer
have had the sea serpent as an illustration.
hut it's getting too late in the season Tor
that. So l have fallen back on the othg
part of the menagerie.'
but what is your object? Why do w
want her to believe in such stuff
"Pll tell you il you'll promise not to CIV.
it away. As long as my wife believes those
stories she'll believe mine when I'm detained
in town until the cars have stopped running.
e?"-Chicago Times Herald.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-10-16
and liver stimulan, ~ "
MURDER POSTPONED
A Prospective Case for the Coron
But Nobody Died.

Two fashy colored boys stood in tbo l..
sun in front of the railway eating honsa ~,
looked at each other with their eyes ro and
sideways. Look hyah, you piece a 'SS atqa
meat, got some bone-handled tronb Iae y
my pocket waitin' faw you if YOU eyeb 1 ce, n
round that baby tryin' to undamine n,e eD@e
'Slow up, boy! You's on slippey road
an if you don't drive caihful YOU poinO
fall right in dat ditch, fus thing YOU Knows y
Don't get me stahted, coon! Don't 'ro,,..
me! / wouldn't like to do it, but c Ouse
JUS lay hold of yo' dahk body and cnt ti !.
up into rubbah balls. / amt used dat ra..I i
faw whole week now, an it's rett;n' 1s ~
easy. l can feel it movin' in nv rocEa, a ~,
sayin': 'Mistah, let me get out an a.
someping.'
Look heah, you bettah sing dat razab -
sleep, 'kase you evan reach faw it Won lee ss W
whole atmosphere full O. nipSoh wo se
striped shirt, and blue cloze. Yes, sch vo vy,
have to be geth'd up in a basket i 90, y
piece O. shiny hadwaih in nv pocket ~,
it sings sweet an low, and ev'y time 4,
speaks to you it hans you pound q Ie,a
Look out faw me, boy!' 1 = 'eda'
Hush, coon, really love trouble
Don't staht nothin' less you want n
lose money faw yo' folks Costs money ~
plant a coon, yes, sch. You don't get dem
sivah-handled boxes faw nothin', no ii
Got any O. dem papah cigahs, Henry?" W.
Henry reached for his package Of cio,.
cites, and the traveller, who had been rai,.
ing TO see murder done, gave an exclamation
of disgust and walked into the railway sta'
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-10-16
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Official returns of the election in New
Jersey show majority of 1o2 for the
anti-gambling amendments and 9o5
against woman suffrage.
Capt. Frederick Chatard, of St. Louis,
the oldest surviving officer of the con-
federate navy, died at the age of 90
years.
The funeral services of the late Neal
Dow were held ut the Second Parish
church in Portland, Me. The attend.
ance was very large.
William Turner (colored) died in To-
ledo, o., aged lit years.
The daughter of Mary Ortez, an In.
dian woman who died in San Francisco.
said that her mother was 1870 years old
At the Connecticut election the con.
stitutional amendment requiring all
candidates hereafter for the right to
vote in the state to read the constitu-
ton in Englishs carried by large ma
jority,,
Lemuel zimmerman, of Scranton, Pa,
capitalist and ex-congressman, died
suddenly at Bloomburg
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-10-16
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

Paris last summer tried the expert
ment on closing the stores at noon on
Saturday. Many shops have closed reg
u!arly on Sunday for some years past.
THE Raising of Lazarus" paint
ing by Henry L. Tanner, young coll
ored man of Philadelphia, has just been
purchased by the French government
and will be exhibited in the Luxem-
bourg gallery. This is an honor never
before conferred upon negro.
Boston is to have u new public
school named after Paul Revere, which
will cost. including the site, about 3d.
100000. The building will be construct
ed of light pink granite, gray, red and
white brick. and terra Gotta. 1t will
contain public bathing facilities for the
children.
"A few of the academies for which
New England was famous in days gone
by survive. and one of them, the Peach
am academy, in Vermont, has just cell
ebrated it's centennial by guns at sun
rise and dinner at noon, at which
the alumni ate and glorified the institu-
ton past.
Thirteen young men students of
Portland university have been camped
near Yankton, Ore, for several weeks
cutting cottonwood, most of which will
be used at the university. Something
like $50 cords is the result of their
summer vacation, which will materially
aid them financially in getting through
the next school year.
An evangelist named F. w. Sanford
has established an institution in Dur
ham. Me-, to which has been given the
queer name of THE Holy Ghost and
Us Bible School," His followers be-
lieve that all other Christians except
themselves are on the wrong road.
Sanford casts out devils every day, and
claims to be in personal communication
with God.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-10-16

The opera house and two business
buildings were burned at Detroit, Mich.
the total loss being 100000.
Nine hors.s perished In fire Ia
George Martins livery barn at Allison,
la. Five of the animals were bloode1
stock.
The Guggenheim smelling works at
Perth Amboy. N. j.. were destroyed by
fire, the loss being $25o,000.
The drought which has prevailed
throughout the northwest for nearly
two months has been followed by dis
astrous fires on the prniries and in the
forests of Indiana. Michigan, North and
South Dakota and Nebraska. In several
instances entire villages have been
swept away. Lesser fires have prevailed
In Illinois. Ohio and Wisconsin.
The Chicago and st. Louis express on
the Chicago & Alton railroad was held
up by three men within few miles OF
Kansas City, Mo-, but they secured moth
ing.
Baltimore won the third game In the
Temple cup series. the score being: Bal
timore. s; Boston, 3.
Fire nearly wiped out the business
portion of Medora. LII.
The yellow fever was reported as
growing worse in New Orleans, while
at Mobile, Ala. and Edwards, Miss, an
improvement was announced.
The house of Peter Brewer, near
Northeast, Pa, was burned and William
Tarr and Francis Withrow were ere
mated.
Flames swept away 42 buildings at
the stock yards in Chicago. causing
less of $4,000. An unknown man was
burned to death and ten other persons
were injured.
The Kentucky Bankers association
in annual session in Frankfort unani-
mously adopted resolution compli-
menting the local bankers for keeping
wine off the table at the banquet.
James Michael rode mile in Phia-
delphia on bicycle in 1896, eclipsing
the American record of / :3s is.
Fifty first-class horses persisted in the
stables of the Cheshire Improvement
company in Brooklyn, n. Y, which
were burned.
A relay of six thoroughbred horses
raced five miles in Philadelphia against
four crack bicyclists, and the horses
won by five yards in .0:52.
Lester l.. Burton, an attorney. shot
and killed his wife in Flint, Mich, and
then sent bullet through his own
brain. A quarrel was the cause.
The historic village of ST. Elmo,
suburb of Chattanooga, Tenn. was al
most entirely wiped out by fire.
Michigan's total wheat crop this year
is 24,o25,007 bushels, an average yield
of 1916 bushels per acre.
w. M. Shain shot Mrs. Hattie Lee at
Clarion, Mich, and afterward took his
own life.
Eleven persons who assaulted a young
woman near Newport, KY, narrowly
escaped lynching.
The Bank of Union County at Nor
garfield. KY, was robbed of nearly So
900 while the cashier was at dinner.
The annual report of the commits
sioner of navigation shows that the
total documented tonnage of the United
States on June 30, 1897. was 4.760.220
tons, the largest for 81 years. except
1893. when it was 4.s25.071 tons.
Mrs. Louise S. Rounds, of Chicago, has
for the twelfth time been elected state
president Of the Illinois Womans Chris
tian Temperance union.
The Liberty Und.) Building and Loan
association has gone into voluntary
liquidation with liabilities of $4,000.
Many poor people lose their all.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-10-16
wouId He SIN worse.

Mrs. Mulroony-Arrah an how kin
yez be SO undacint as t. sthand in tn
dure an exspictorate on tn porch?
Mr.. Acknowledgment, an it wud
be dom sight more undacint il Oh wor
t sthand on tn porch an exspictorate
in tn dure.-Up to Date.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-10-16
TrustfuI Admiration,

Jim Jackson-So yo' think Maud's ia
Their and mother think good deal Of
yo'?
Abe Hardcase-Oh, I'm dead sure oh
It; dey come and sit in de parlor all
de time I'm dere.-Puck.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-10-16
The Hatefui Thinu.

She-No, won't sit out on tire piazza
with you unless you promise not to
try to kiss me.
He'll promise-if you insist; but,
remember. Miss Mollie, that I am a
man who never breaks PROMISE
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-10-16
MRS. ELLA M'GARVY,
Writing to Mrs. Pinkham.

She says:-I have been using your
Vegetable Compound and find that 1t
does all that it is recommended to do
have been a sufferer for the last four
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-10-16
Ont of Sight.

He-Do you think she shows her
age?
She-Shows It? WHY. she has her age
buried nearly an inch deep!-St. Louis
Republic.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-10-16
An Archaeological Thief.

1t would seem that French thieves
and housebreakers, when searching for
art treasures, are more or less affected
by the genius of their spoila. Recently
an enterprising but undiscovered per-
sonage managed to effect az entry in
TO the Maison Caree, at NiIpes. and to
carry off the famous Goudard collec-
ton of over 5000 Roman coins. In
stead of rushing off with them 10 the
melting pot, he seems to have wan
dered about the other interesting relics
of antiquity, for which the old provin-
cial city is famous; and, AFTER some hes
itation, selected the immediate neigh
borhood of the Tourmagne-that still
unexplained enigma of the past-for
hiding place. The spoIer of the
Maison Caree, in his choice. seems to
have leaned to the view of those ar
chaeologists who maintain that the
Tourmagne was treasure house in
Roman or pre-Roman tines. At any
rate, he used 1t as such, for the whole
collection was found Htored away
there, and has now been onoc more
replaced in its usual aud accessible
show cases.-N. Y. Times.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-10-16

was persuaded to try Lydia Z, Ping
hams Vegetable Compound, andto-day'
I am feeling like new woman,
Mrs. ELLA McGARvY, Neebe Koaa
Station, Cincinnati, o.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-10-16
The True scripturaI hee of Man.

We have all heard Of the well-worn
axiom attributed to the psalmist: 1.-THE
days of man are three score and ten"
but in Genesis vi, 3, will be found the
following passage: "Yct his days shall
be an hundred and twenty years." This
passage seems to have been overlooked,
as l have rarely seer. IL quoted, al
though, curiously enough. it exactly
corresponds to the theory that man
should attain five times the period of
reaching his maturity.-Alice Glenesk,
in Nineteenth Century.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-10-16

years with won
trouble, weak
back and excre-
tions. / was har,
ly able to do my
household dutie
and while about
my work was
nervous that
I was miser- Il
able. l had
alsG p given d"sn n
pair. when I ~
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-07-07

be increased dishonesty as far as
existing contracts are concerned. )"
Thus, in plain terms, is admit
ted the fact that the man who
borrowed 81 grains of silver
must now pay the lender $50
grains of silver in settlement OF
his debt. This strikes our contem-
porary as just and right, and it
argues hotly in the interests of a
monetary system that has more
than doubled the Indebtedness OF
this nation, since it has been put
in force.
The rights Of the creditor are
sacred in the eyes of the gol1ites.
and 90 far aS the debtor is con
cerned there is nothing but revil-
ing for $ portion.
1t is useless TO argue with gold
monopolists when they lay down
Il proportion so selt-evidently
false as that 1.-The purchasing pow
er OF silver cannot be "eased
by law. To argue on a false
promise is to reach nothing but a
faI-e conclusion, and when peo-
pie MAKE a settlement that the
basis of an argument, the infer
ence must naturally be drawn that
they prefer false conclusions to
those which are true.
ThCle is one great and impOr.
tant truth in the statement Of our
contemporary, and that is the de
monstration it contains of the ap
preciated and constantly appre
ciating value of gold. The debtor
is suffering from cruel and bitter
wrong when he is required TO pay
twice and more than twice aS
much as he borrowed. That this
should be the case is the result of
forcing this nation on a gold
standard. No more dishonest con
fdence game than this was ever
played, and the abuse of debtors
as dishonest men comes with bad
grace from the advocates of legal
Zed highway robbery.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-07-07

will die, etc. IT he will give his
trees good treatment it will paw.
You will see great many farm
ers IN this part Of the countly y
coming from town with meat. +.
flour, corn and guauo all in the
wagan, which is Il bad sight ac
colding to my notion.
A great many farmers will say
thai they have got to buy guano
to make cot,on to pay out of debt.
1t Is a face that what VII put Il
man in debt will keep him there
You will find many homes that
have been deserted. thei" owners
qUit aud moved 10 town, 90 edu
cate their children, and the farm
turHed over to the negto to run it
his. way. And in Il few years
the owner Will find that hi, prop
>eriy has run down, and deprec.-
ated in value, so that he can't
sell it for auy ,bin@ like il, orini
nal worth on make a living oa il
either.
Such pictures are too rrequcnt.
| believe in education, but not Il
higher education that VII make
boy feel SO high that he thinks
his education Is enough for him
NJ DDpt on,.i HIM, n1., I i,,,, L. d,
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-07-07
HypOc:acy UnmaSked.

From the Cincinnati ErlH .or
Mckinley, his Secretary of the
Treasury, and other conspicuous
le:dc.s of the Trpublican party,
would have the country believe
that they are an:.,ous for the res
toration o: silver. and that the
commissioners sent to Europe are
expected TO enlist foreign govern
ments in the cause of of bimetal.
lism, il possible. They. ii is said,
are To secure an international con
'e.crce IN the interest OF silver.
Secretary Gage was present and
participated in a banIuent in his
horror in Maryland Il few days
since. \ resolution was passed.
which was supposed to have his
approval and that OF the admin
istration 1t declared that .thc
truc interests of our country will
bc best served by lis rigid adh cr
cnce TO the gold stardard OF
value. This is simply saying to
the official, OF the governments of
Europe, pay no attention TO our
commissioners; they are sent to
satisfy the insane and foolish
c!amor Of a portion of our people.
This administration is unaltrra
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-07-07
Deafness Cannot be Cured

toy local applications a they cannot reach The
diseased portion ut the ear There is only one
way To cure deafness, ana that * by CunStitu-
llnnal remedies Deafness /. caused 10y AN in
htiHcd condition Of the mucous lining Of tie
fHHlHyuIHU Tube. when this tube l- IuN tmcd
N"" nave u r"muIIug sound OF imperfect hear
ing, and when % is entirely closed. Deafness
~ thc result ana unless the inflammation can
o." taken out ana this tube res tOrrd To It's nor.
mat condition. hearing viii Toe destroyed for
ever, nine cases out Of tan are cause hy ca
thrrh, which Is nothing but AU luiiamCd Cond-
tion OF the mucous surfaces
w" will give On" Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness tcatarrhD that cannot hc
cured 10y Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for Circu-
lars, free
f.. j. CHENEY & Co. Toledo. o
Sold bv Drugnists 55c
Hal Family i Us are the best