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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27
Prim, PIous Town.

A travelling friend who has recently
visited Jennings says Of that towns
"The people here, are a go ahead class
of people, but the town is over run with
churches. Now. there is a Methodist,
Congregational, Dunkard, Baptist,
Catholic, United Brethren, Campbellite
and last but not least two niger
churches. You generally find it that a
church going-town is dead for fun. I
am told there has not been a public
ball held here in oyer a year, and that
when a good opera troupe comes here
it gets such a slim audience that it
never comes again. Such a thing as a
card party is unknown, and last but
not least the town is a "dry town. It
is seldom | drink but when / want a
drink hate to have to so two miles
out of town TO get it,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27
Eratl, Echoes.

EDITOR MERIpIoNAL.
Health of the village and vicinity
good.
Fall gardens are very good and veg
tables plenty.
Thanksgiving will be observed by
some of the people here.
Mr.. Bellaire has gone to Texas to
visit his daughter Mrs. Paxton.
8 number Of people from here at
tended the races near the Lake last
Sunday.
Harry Maxfield and Hayward Nc
Cormack are working in the refinery
neal New Iberia.
We had two visits from jack frost
last week and the falling leaves and
dying vegetation ate | to bis power.
Geo. Fl. White came oyer from New
iberia last Sunday morning returning
Monday evening. He is employed
near New Iberia in a refinery.
Archie Young finished gathering his
corn crop on Live Oak farm last week
and owing to the dfoEta it was not as
good as is usual on this rich land.
Things are beginning to assume their
natural ways again. The whistle and.
busy whirr of the three cotton gins Of
this place makes merry music from
morn till eve. The corn mills are kept
busy on Saturdays. The trains with
their burdens of cane and othe: pro-
duce are a grateful change from the
lethargy of a few weeks back.
| Nov. %, 1897. SUfyFLowER
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27
Embossed i'm Gold.

To buy and reproduce famous paint
ings involves an expenditure that could
hardly be borne unless. as il the case
of The Youths Companion, the enter
prise is sustained by the approval of
more than five hundred thousand sub
scribers. The Companions Souvenir
Calendar for 1898, a series of charming
fgure-pieces, faithfully copied in colors
and embossed in geld, is recognized as
one of the richest and most costly ex-
amples of this form of art. Yet every
new subscriber receives it without adj
ditional charge. Moreover, the paper
is sent free to new subscribers every
week from the time the subscription is
received until January, 1899.
The popular price of The Companion
$1.75 a year, and the character of its
contents, make it a paper for every
household. The Companions an
%nouncement, will be sent free to any
n addressing The Youths Compan-
ion, 205 Columbus Ave, Boston, Mass.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

There are many ways of going to a
sugar house but none comes up to the
old fashion cane cart packed half full
of hay. There is a certain charm
about it which any one who has ever
experienced it, will tell you can't be
equalled. The City tallyho ride is
nothing to it, says the Iberian and we
fully agree.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

Tuesday evening a nice sugar house
party was given by the young men Of
town to Rose Hill Refinery. The party
waschaperoned by Mrs. R. w. Ellis
.ane Mrs. A. Leblanc. Those partici-
pating were Misses Alphonsine, Paula
and Pauline Bernard, Odilia and 0vilia
Theall. Marthe and Augustine Addi-
son, Lueie and Laurence Gauthraaux,
Pauline Mayard, Idolie Guidry, Ade-
laide Morton, Rita Leblanc, Belzire
Boudreaux, Louise Leguenc, Messrs.
Rene Eroussard, Ursin Broussard, Eu-
Gaspard, Edmar Trahan, Willie Ber-
nard, JohnnyFrank, Adolph M%outon,
Fernard Guidry, Fernard Gauthreaux,
Emile andMozard Bernard, Ignas Lei
blanc, Alfred Montague, Louis Dntel
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27
10 the Public!
La. Nov.

ABBEvlLLE, La, Nov. 25. 1897.
Mr.. EDITOR:
In order to preserve harmony and to
secure the election of a Democrat to
represent this parish in the coming
Constitutional Convention, I do now
withdraw as a candidate in favor of
Mr.. Minos Z. Gordy, Jr., for whom I
bespeak the hearty and earnest sup
port of all Of my friends. Respectfully
your obedient servant,
ADRlEN NUNEZ.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that a special
meeting Of the Board of School Direc-
tors of the parish Of Vermilion will be
held on Friday, Dec. 8, 1897 for the
purpose of having a final settlement
with the Sheriff and ex-officio tax COL
lector of the parish of Vermllion, for all
taxes delinquent OF tax rolls of 1895
and 1896; and for any other business
that may properly come before the
Board. Said meeting to be held in the
courthouse, town of Abbeville, begin
ming at 10 o'clock a m.
OPHELIAS ROURQUE,
Pres. School Board.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27
Committee Meeting.

The Democratic Parish Executive
Committee has been called to meet to-
day at 1890 o'clock p. m. The COM
mittee will no doubt take the necessary
steps for the nomination Of one dele
gate to the constitutional convention
from this parish.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27
Eyceunna Lecture.

The Lyceum club have made ar
engagements for DR.. A. A. Willets OF
Louisville. to lecture at the courthouse
Saturday night, Dec, 18th. Subject.
"Sunshine in Life Admission SOC.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27
The Jennings Fair.

The managers are working night
and day to get in readiness for the
fourth annual Fair, Nov. 80, and Dec.
/, 2, 3, 1897, which a postponed W
ing to quarantine. All features of the
fair are retained with new ones added.
A new poultry building has been erect-
ed, also more stalls, pens and fences.
The race course is in fast condition.
The speed program, besides two home
races, is as follows. $50 class, purse,
SIS; 2:35 class, $75; 2:27 class, $780,
2:22 class, 500; free-for-all, 1925, all
mixed races, trot or pace. The s'Jen-
nings Derby half mile and repeat, for
runners, is a new event to be made M
nual, purse, 800, and limited to Cal
casieu and Acadia horses. The 2:22 is
Dec. /; 2.35, free -for-all and Derby,
Dec, 2; 2:27 and $50, Dec. 3.
Half fare rates have been given from
all points on the Southern Pacific and
branches between Beaumont and Nor
gan City, and a special excursion train
is expected from Lafayette to the fair
on Thursday, Dec. I'd.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

Last Friday, at noon, a terrible acct
dent occurred to Sidney, the little six
year@old son of Louis Leotaud. In
company with some other little boys
he was playing in the rea of his faith
er's lot on Jefferson street and while
they were presumably whipping G horse
with little switches the animal kicked
the child on the right side Of the face
in the corner of the mouth, f~racturing
the upper jaw and knocking out a piece
with four teeth attached and cutting
the face very badly. The little fellows
injuries were dressed by Dr's Lee Wood
and G. j. Edwards, and at present
writing be is doing nicely and promises
to recover without serious deformity.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27
"Now is the
accepted time

Good crops, good prices for cotton, sug-
ar and rice go to make Louisiana the
most prosperous State in the Uunion.
Any one can buy a
piano or organ
Our low prices and easy terms puts them
within the reach Of the most economical
Send for catalogue, terms and price lists
of the largest-and Oldest piano house III
the South.
PHILLIP WERLETN, LIMITED,
NEW ORLEANS.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

The price of coffee is now lower than
it has been for thirty years.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

The indications as we go to press~are
favorable for a taste of winter weather.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

Races will take place at Aurelien
Primeaux's track, near Youngville,
Sunday, November %, between Lotto
belonging to Aurelien Primeaux and
Belle belonging to Prosper Broussard.
Distance, 4 arpents and purse of $50.
Same horses will run again on the same
track on Dec. 5, distance 6 arpents and
purse of $50.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

Old newspapers for sale at Sc a doz-
en-, 25c per 100.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

The law requires that all voters
must be registered before the 31st of
the coming December.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

We acknowledge with thanks the re-
ceipt of a complimentary ticket to the
Jennings fair Nov. 80, Dec. 1 3.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

Quarantine against Franklin and
Patterson has been raised by New
Iberia.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27
Horses and Mules.

/ arrived in Abbeville this week with
two car loads of horses and mules that
will sell on so and go days time.
WM. s. NILSSON.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

Hotel keepers are wearing smiling
faces now that quarantine restrictions
are relaxed and travel resumed.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

The bicycle program of the Jennings
Fair consists Of a home race, one mile,
on Dec. 1st. On Dec. emile race, open
for championship Of southwest Louis
lana and gold medal; two mile, open;
and grand parade. A silk umbrella is
offered to the rider of the neatest dec
Grated wheel. On Dec. 3, there will be
a 5 mile relay race between two trained
teams of Jennings riders.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

vermilion Lodge 100. z. of p, cele-
brates it's 4th anniversary by giving q
supper to its members and invited
quests.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

Don't put off registering; now is the
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

Sore throat has been quite prevalent
in town and surrounding country for
the past few days, but not of o very
serious nature.-Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

Our carpenters are enjoying a period
of unusual activity this year in the
building line. Young's addition has
been the scene of most active opera
tons. f. F. Feray who has just com
pleted a handsome residence on Chari-
ty street for N. O. Bourque the State
street jeweler, is now erecting a cot
tage on Guegnon street for Ernest
Dartez of the 9th ward.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

The auction sale of the stock OF p.
ID. Dupuy's store this week was largely
attended and goods we are told sold at
fair prices.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

The expenses TO the parish of st.
Landry for quarantine, etc, up to the
18th, the day it was raised, amounted
to $1552.60
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

At the conference Wednesday eve
ming some of the delegates paid their
respects to Lake Charles. One of the
gentlemen stated that he had no doubt
that Lake Charles had maintained
such an unreasonable quarantine for
pecuniary easons. The other dele
gates present seemed to think SO, too.
Gazette.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

Simonet Leblanc is having his home
overhauled and an extensive addition
built in the rear. The front of the
building is being ornamented with a
portico and a large dormer window.
Jas, a. Petty is the contractor.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

Wednesday was cloudy and threat
ening, with every promise ofrain which
was fulfilled that night by a steady
drizzle continue g nearly all the next
day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

Those of our readers who are in need
Of mules will do we'll to call at Ewelps
stable and inspect the lot of fine ami
mails he has just received from Ken
lucky.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

time.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

Sheriff Lyons and T. j. Toler made
a days hunt down at Gueydan on
Tuesday, returning with 50 jacksnipe
and u ducks. The weather was too
warm and wind too high for good duck
hunting, the most of the ducks having
gone back to the sea marsh. During
cold weather the rice fields around
Gneydan are said to swarm with
aquatic fowls.-Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

The editor of the News feels good
this week. We went to Abbeville last
week and got our name in one of the
local papers in two places-under the
heading "Criminals,D and in the $50
cial and PERSONAL column.-Gueydan
News.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27

E. j. White, a pioneer trapper and
hunter, Of Minnesota, stakes his repu-
tation on the prediction of cold win
ter. He says the wild animals, deer
particularly, have especially thick
coats this year, and that the musk
rats are building their houses high and
with thick walIs-signs which, he says
have never failed within his exper-
fence.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-11-27


Building is still on the advance IN
Abbeville. Our talented young legal
frient j. R. Kitchell has let the con-
tract for a handsome two story resi-
dence which is going up in the Young
addition opposite Mrs, Chas. =. Cald-
wells home. n. K. Robinson is the
architect and contractor.
From present indications we feel safe
in asserting that the corn crop of YER
million parish this year falls short at
least rs per cent. Many farmers failed
entirely and he considers himself fortu-
nate indeed, who made q hall crop.
Drouth and the chinch bug wrought
the damage.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09

Has struck this store. Every department feels the quicken
ing influence of the atmospheric change. We are ready for
an enormous faU business. During the recent months we
have been scouyrng every market and se4arhizg every coraer
of this country for greet 9aiues in me5Ehan~isc to offer our
people this fall, the result is we have the largest and hest
selected stock in all departments and at prizes more aHruaI7e
than we have ever offered. For IS hours each day we shall
offer inducements which should stimulate the buying en-
thusiasm to the highest pitch, Read the list bclow:
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09

We carry 4 complete line of ROGER
les. ~queenswar2 and glassware. Don't
forget this department. il is n com
pIete store in itself.
We buy all kinds OF farm produce.
such a. chickens. wool. turkeys. geese.
ducks. dried fruits. feathers. tallow.
rags. potatoes. butter. eggs. bacon
and lard. in fact everything the farmer
brings 70 town. Once more extending
q cordia! invitation to one and all
and thanking our many friends for
their liberal patronage and asking
a continuation Of the same.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09
Boys 8 piece suits,

Coat. Vest ana Pants. l. Ia is years.
Ia this line &c are headquarters for
Bargains.
: real nice Sunday suit. part
---.% = 20
See that line O. suits we show at - -
they are hummeTS.
Do not fail to see that beautiful Clay
Worsted suit IN black for couiirma-
ton. il is q hummer. only. St 20
Don't fail to see that beautiful line of
Youths suits at prices from Il to
sic. -. they are cye Oroncr~-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09
CloakS and CapeS.

Have adranced 81 per cen since the
ncw tariff bill went into effect. We
bought before and have them all
i'll n prices hal will surprise all.
Fin" black cape nicely braided. satin
faced only SI-JG.
Fin" black beaver cape nicely braid
ed vel! w0"th ST.. our price 500.
Her" i one for the old ladies. extra
long black beaver ! rows of braid fir
collar. all -i2r~ worth -. co. Il price
81. 90.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09
Over Goats.

Are We in it in TIL, line: We. we'll.
read .he prices and then come and see
10" yourself.
30 fine Beam kersey ~oveInoats in
black, tan and brown color. would BE-
cheap at IS. our price S5.1U.
y genuine imported Jersey. strictly
all wool. black. blue, brown and IAN
colors. our competitors price $1,000.
% 2tSS.GU. OSI.
Long ulster coat. genuine oh.yi,t,
only $500
\ genuine Irish freeze ulster. mira
goUG value. only *Iu.Cr.
To sec those beauties ,Eas We show
II SO. 81 ana 81. means to buy
them. Gail anE sec them.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09
Underwear

Ladies Muslin Uunderwear cheaper
than eyer before. Come and see what
q handsome lire Of It We can show
You.
Ladies Knit Underwear. Ladies rib
vests. long eev 1=c.
Fall weigh Egyptian cotton vests
ana pants Vests have high neck and
long sleeves. French finished neck.
pearl buttons. worth one-third more
than Uc ask. our price DC. each.
Biz drive i'm ~childrcns underwear.
pan,. ana vests in natural grey AND
white only l5c. per garment.
thildrers ali wool scarlet 35c. rrr
rIrmnnt
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09

Never before has there been so many
blankets sold In the same length OF
time. ."1 pair already disposed Of.
We have succeeded in getting another
case OF those 1914 white blankets that
We sold so cheap. You know the
price. Come and get them.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09
4 Great Wave Of Enthusiastic Fall Buying

lire you will surely he convinced that
We ar" leaders in this as well as every
other department. We invite you for
VOuF own GOOD.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09

Our line o! > piece suits for c,...,ren
from s. 0 to 500 comprise al the
new .hin@s and late novelties. See
them.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09
Umbrellas

In this department we have a large
variety 10 select from at prices from
4.c 10 SLIGO.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09

to all the new novelties in spring heel
and heel in greens. oxbloods, tans
and blacks with stock and patent tins.
Ladies shoes in slippers. oxfords.
high cut shoes in lace and button-all
the newest things in green. tan OK
bioods. purple and black. tipped and
whipped IN century. coin. opera and
commonsense toes. To Sc" and ex-
anime = me vi snUes means Inat
you will buy what you need in the
shoe line o. us.
MEMS SHOES from the Ommon
piUw shoe TO best hand made.
Call ana examine our stock OF Mems
Shoes, Scots and Rubber Goods.
\ on az" sure To- find what yOu want.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09
HandkerChiefS,

Bargains in this department. -
uoZ. no two alike at 25c. on the dot
lar.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09
See the List of Prices.

Pieces 81 half wool Alpaca....1 Re.
IL wool novelties. ..... II lie.
81 inches wool novelties 25c.
worth 1nc.
" % inch. imported novelties SIC.
IS inch. imported novelties G0c.
worth SLIGO.
" e :E-h. black novelties hg-.i.
al the great fire sale worth iJc.
our price,. Pie.
10 inch. extra fine BrocaGe Mo-
hair. Ely Walker P~riceS0c. whole
sale ON. pV,r, Nc
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09

we have all the latest novelties shown
this season. Ten different styles and
patterns. Call and see them they are
iitters for our would be competitors.
At SI2 we show all the latest things
in imported novelties both casimerrs
aHd Torstcd. Call and be convinced.
ChiId's 2 piece suits.
y servicable cheap suit, 9 to 20
years. 80. s -
\ real cogkcr, former price Sl.50
g 70 Is years, at............. / 90
Nice WOO! suits worth >. s 70 -
years, Observation-Disclosures. ! p
Good all wool. ii real hummer.
. to Il years. at,............ , %
S~Omethin" that makes friends.
s to Ii years, at............. , 30
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09
Hat and Cap Dept.

IN this department in would be ut
terly impossible to quote you prices.
hUt if you viii call and examine our
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09
Trunks, VaIises,

Grips and Telescopes. Do you need
anything in this line? IF 50 We are
agents for one of the best manufac-
turers in the west. Come and get our
prices. they are surprisingly low.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09
New Dress Goods.

Busy times in Dress Goods now.
Fail costums are being bought. The
new fabrics and styles in the many
novel designs and colorings are re-
ceiving much attention.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09
Shoes.

This department : a store in itself.
We have a real shoe store.
CHILD'S SHOES-Scc those beau
tiiul shoes for the babies.
Nice black French kid. patent tip. size
l 10 =
Beautiful OXblOOd. hand turned. size
! to .. 5Gc
\ real beauty. black with fancy stitch
ing. ! to J--....... q. .-.-.-.Ju
Genuine hand turned. white silkstitch,
ing. size . to 81 60
Same as above. size = TO II....SI p
See our great line OF MISSES and
BOYS SHOES. they comprise all the
best custom made goods for durability
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09
Stream OF NeWness.

The world ot textiles Is q tribute to
our store. VIII you enjoy these first
sh0wings for the season now upon us:
Dress Goods. New Wraps, New Tn
derwear for Gents, Ladies and Chill
drcu. Tomorrow will be q good
chance for you to look around and
see the display Of fall and winter
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09
Domestic Department
Flannel Department.

We buy these direct from the mills.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-04-04
PresbyterIan Church.

Today's services: Subject
of morning services, Heaven" "
Rev. 22:1-5; evening sermon,
Burden Bearing" Gal. 6:2,
Ps. 55:12. Sunday school at
9:45 a. IN. Christian Endeavor
: p. IN. At the morning SER
vice, we will take our annual
Offering for the purpose of de-
fraying presbyterial, synodical
and general expenses. A tax
OF fifteen cents per member has
been imposed by presbytery
for the above purpose. We
hope you will come prepared to
meet the assessment on this
church promptly.
G. c. MCKINLEY, Pastor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-04-04
EpIsconaI SerNIce..

There will be divine services
i'll the Episcopal church today
at IL a. m. and I p. m. Sub
ject of the morning service will
be, The Prominence of Atone
ment in the Work of Redemp-
ton" The subject of the af-
ternoOn sermon Will be. Lent
ell Duties" All are cordially
invited.
W. Ii. AYERS, Rector.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-04-04
Which or Which?

Washington, March 3.-Grant
claims that he has the train laid
for the appointment of Pat Glib
bOns as postmaster at Paris.
He processes to be absolutely
certain of his appointment. He
regards this as test case as
between him and Green as to
which is to have the greater in
fiuence in the matter Of the dis
tributiOn of federal patronage
in Texas. Being Z presidential
Office and requiring the con-
firmatiOn Of the senate. the APP
pOintment will not be made
public until the senate is again
in session, 1t having adjourned
until Monday night. The Green
people have not expressed
themselves, but smile at the
claims of the other side.