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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Syduor & IIundley.

In making mention OF the many vigo-
rot,s enterprises Ia which Richmond
abounds SO freely there are none who
Tor grit and keen business sagacity nave
outstripped the young gentlemen whose
names head this article. 1t Is only a
very few years ago when botn members
Of This urm were called away from other,
and entirely diverse fields of action. In
taking a hold OF their present business
they had everything 70 learn, and with
nothing to depend upon but their innate
business intelligence, and. notwithstand-
ing the fact they are the youngest con-
Germ. not altogether with respect to their
age but the length OF time they have been
in the furniture business. they nave by
dint Of close application 70 business, ana
a study OF the wants OF their patrons
with regard 10 taste, styles and accom-
modatlons necessary TO the successful
conduct OF busiress forged ahead until
to-day they possess solid and substan-
tial reputation.
Their stock is replete with everything
needful for the Supplying Of homes.
whether II be a cottage or castle. The
most advanced ideas Of decorative and
nigh art furniture and the old-fashioned
Steads. Chars and Safe. form their re-
sDective parts In the makeup OF this
enormous stock il Is not alone the i'm
mensity o: the stock which constitute
the leading features OF this establish
ment The occasion of there being 50
much OF IL comes OF the fact that they
buy in such large quantities in order ~
avail themselves OF the very lowest
prices. besides. too. it being shipped in
car load lots. creates d saving in freights.
which, together with the purchase price
enables them to sell az such low figures
Fhfs ~ rpY D. =
measure which acced 10 the very pleas
ing personality OF the firm and their
able corps OF assistants. together. with
the acco mn odar1rg way they have o. do
ing business would make anything else
but success impossible.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21

when TOYS are mentioned by the
Christmas shipper one place sure TO be
thought OF is Thalhimers which is the
home Of toys. and a place where the
largest and cheapest assortment In the
city can be found. The basement OF this
immense establishment Is largely nlled
with these articles. and the concern has
spent double the amount OF money this
year IN making their selections than was
ever done before. The assortment Of
Dolls is the largest ever seen In Rich
mond. and is made up largely or the
nrm own importations linen there are
mechanical toys. trolley cars. freight and
passenger trains. steamboats,, fire and
chemical engines. and vast array Of
things 10 please the boys. There Is also
a complete line OF magic lanterns and
games OF every description. Drums OF all
sizes and kinds. and boys fine tool chests.
toy trunks and the like. little express
wagons, buckboards. patrol wagons, hook
and ladders. etc: doll carriages, black
boards, writing desks. iron toys or every
kind. ana. In fact. almost anything you
can wish for or think Of can be found
in this department.
There can also be found in the base
ment bric-a-brac OF the newest and pref
test shapes and designs. Crockery ware
or every description. fancy glassware
cut-glass. any Of which articles
would make pretty presents. Beau
tiul lamps and fine imported
domes. Bohemian glass. etc. There
IS also a large and beautiful assortment OF
silverware, and novelties IN this line that
Is bound TO please the shopper and only
has 10 be seen to be appreciated. STERLING
silverware. canes. umbrellas lewelry OF
every kind and plated-ware novelties.
il IS not necessary 10 mention TO the
ladies the articles such as laces. ribbons.
handkerchief. gloves. shopping bags,
chatelaine bags. jewelled belts jeweiled
and iridescent trimmings and the thou
sand other things that can be found at
Thalhimers They know II. There are
also many pretty things for the gentle
men. such as handkerch.efs neckwear'
gloves pocketbooks, collar and cum boxes
In fact. almost anything that the Christ
mas shopper wants can be found at this
Old and reliable house.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Card Cases.
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
ST. MART'S SCHOOL BECOMES THE
PROPERTY or THE DIOCESES.
A GoodIy Crop of Murders I'm the caro-
linas for the Near--Ihe STATE GUAR"
Called out Eight Times in the Year

RALEIGH. y. G.. Dec. @-Spaclal-
81 N1rvg School is now the proper ~ on
Inc Eoiscopal Ditccses Of the state re
deed vas recorded on Saturday. when me
FIRST paVmenJ OF $1,000 was ma9c. .e
trustees have twenty years ih WHY" ~
nav the remaining NONtO. e,, 49,
Tho Governors Guard went IN nun uItSs
uniform TO the Baptist Tabernacle yes,
terday. where Rev. DR.. SimIns pred' neu
the annual s-rmon 20 them
In TO - o'clock on Saturday there mao
bcen issued eighty seven mdiilhs'
licenses since the LIST Of December.
The ncgro~murdercr ChaNis was bIpuEIl
here Yesterday afternoon IN heavy gia4lls'
There was no disturbance upon Hi' "a
rival. ,.r, ,,,rc
The Labor Commissioner report sNsS
eighty-six roller Touring Mus In H.
STATE. These mills are mostly run pS
water. ard they grind pracucailY All 'i''
wheat raised in the state. oe.,
II ,s said hat after December 18th
tho ACADEMY IL Music will be closed.
Tom Chadrick. the convict VINO was
thought to have escaped from inc penn
Tertiary Friday. was discovered ID hldlhs
i'm the ceiling on saturday afternoon.
II is said that i'm this state THIS year
there has not been over thirty murders
while in South Carolina there mas Deeh
over 200
Is sbop Cheshire yesterday preached
sermon on missions There are twenty
white Episcoyal missionaries IN TINS dlo-
cese serving sixty-two churches. IN 100
the membership II the Episcopal Church
i'm this State was only 5000. now IT Is
1900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21

4 Cat lc Buyer Shot and Robbed at c. al
berry, c.


CRANBERRY. n. G.. Dec. 2o.-Special.
David Wilson, a cattle buyer was rob
bed in the outskirts of Cranberry. Satur-
day i.igh- Gbout o'clock by two unknown
men. lie had taken supper at the hotel
and started out for a walk. AS he APP
preached the 81 tky road which leads by
a blind tiger he overlook two men who
said they Were going 10 the tiger and
asked him TO 20 along but he declined,
saying he would return 10 the hotel one
of the men stepped in front of him.
drew q pistol and ordered him to hand
over his money.
lie reached for his Iistol. but his as
sailant was too quick. the bullet taking
effect In his right breast. though fortu-
nately not inhictng a dangerous wound
They then knocked him down and re-
lieved him OF one hundred and eighty
1--WE dollars lie could not Identify the
men ow me- 10 the darkness of the night
Mr.. Wilson is resting well to-day and il
is hoped viii soon be out again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Postmaster Tor Minsfnn

WINSTON. n c., Dec. GA private
telek ram received here his afternoon fro N
Washington states that the fight over the
Winston -postofice was settled to-day by
Senator Pritchard and Congressman Lin.
ney. going 70 the Postmaster General and
Lybr Jok.
Appointment is not expected 10 be made
however before the rsasssmbiinS Of Con-
grsss.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Christmas Fure.

expend sos to concrete the floor of the
kitchen of the white almshouse.
The steward presented his bond Tor
1900 executed. with the American Bond
ing and Trust Company, and II was APP
proved.
The following estimate Of the needs OF
the department for the ensuing year was
recommended TO the Finance Committee:
Almshouse expenses. S4leO: payroll.
IS go: poor Of city expenses. 5000, pay
roll S132O: construction. $1,000.
The committee adjourned after dispos-
ing Of certain minor matters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Ten1pIe, PembertOn COrdes Sc Company
and West Broad Street.

fore he can vote. This cuts or n larra
number OF the native population.
Mr.. Sonnenherg viii leave for th,
North this afternoon. He eynecte IN
spend Christmas in Chicago. and will 20
on IN company with his charming wife.
10 San Francisco and will then return
East ana VIII probably sail for England
the middle OF February.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21

He Takes His Congregation Utterly by
Surnrise--IJis Eeasons Not Known.

sBURG. VA. Dec. 20
Specialize local interest here has been
greatly intensified to-day by reading the
Monday morning papers containing an
account of Or n. 5, Dunaways resig-
nation from the pastorate Of the Bap-
list church that he has served for thir-
ty-One years so acceptaDly.
Rut few except those present when
Jerk Quinn read the resignation knew
inything Of IL until this morning. since
hen il has been the subject Of general
conversation.
The members or '"rch seem 10
CHOW as little that IN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21

CARTER.-Died Wednesday afiernoon az
the residence OF Mr. Christian. near
Midlothian Va. WALTER ID CARTER,
son Of Mr.. samuel g. tafier, OF tnia
city.
The funeral viii take place WEDNES-
DAY MORNING. and viii be announced
In wednesday morning rapef
WILLIS Died. AZ tht residence OF her
mother. No 80 north Iwenty-sixth
street. Mrs H. 2. WILLIS. nee Metz
ger Al s45 o'clock r ~. IN the twen-
t.eth year OF her age
Funeral notice later. Peace TO hsr
ashes
New York papers COPY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21

The Louisville Courier-oJurnal finds
proof Of better times in the Increased
output Of chewing tobacco. The produc-
tion for October was 2jS15.Sl pounds, an
amount only exceeded by the output for
June Of 2Sj17.S65 pounds. which was IN
duced by the rush TO escape the two cents
per pound Of extra tax imposed by the
tariff act.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Gentlemen'S Gloves.

Gents Scotch Wool Gloves. 25c.. and
Soc
Gents Silk Lined Kid Gloves dressed
and undrcssed an the new shades. $50.
Perrin's Celebrated Gloves. an shades.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Baskets.

Stand Work Baskets. 81 TO g.
Infants Baskets, with and without
Stands 81 to s..
Infants Basket Trunks with Tray $50.
Fancy silk Lined Work Baskets with
and without Tops, soc. TO $.
Scrap Baskets. new shapes, plain and
colorod Straw soc. 10 $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Purses.

Purses.
Real Seal Combination Purse and Card
Case, 50c.. TO SO.
Alligator Combination Purse and caro-
Case Black. Brown. and Green, 81 10
$3.50
Monkey Combination Purse and Card
Cases IN Suede. Tans. Browns Gray and
Blood. $3.50 to $3.50.
Card Cases.
For Ladies and Gentlemen In all-lcath-
ers and in sizes and prices TO suit every
body.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
New Orleans Races,

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 2O-Fair wea-
Their; track good. Summaries
First race-siX and one-half furlOngs-
Dudley & 10 l0) first. Mr.. Hunt q TO
! and 30 TO - second. Balance All 90 10
u third. Time. la.
Second race-six furlongs-French GRAY
~ TO ID first, Pontet Canet l6 to l and 2
10 u second, Gypceiver 80 TO u third
Time. l:lS.
Third race-mile and twenty yards
His Brother "a 10 ID FIRST. Elkin a. TO !
and to - second Jolly Son Is to u third.
Time rs.
Fourth race-mile and twenty Yards
Mazirine g 10 u first. CZarina e. 20 ! ana
3 to - second. What Next O5 10 II third
Time la.
Fifth ce--mile-Viscount IS 10 y first
Ruskfeld 6 10 and 10 10 ID second Miss
Young &c TO u third. Time, Lac Ia
Short Work With the second Fitz.'
BUFFALO n Y. Dec. 9-"Bill" Hef-
ferman, OF johannesburg, South Africa.
who has been touted rs a second Fitz-
simmons. made his initial appearance I'm
an American ring tonight and was put
out by Tommy Ryan. o. Syracuse, IN
three rounds.
Heferman was the easiest victim that
Ryan has ever met.
Knock ed Our in Five ard One.Hali Seconds
LYNN, MASS, Dec. 2o.-what Is claim
ed 10 be the record In knock-outs was
made tonight at the Hoffman, when Mike
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Gentlemen'S Furnishings.
Special.

Gentlemsn's Hcmstitched. all liner.
Handkerchief a fortune purchase en-.
ables MS TO offer some extra cheap
values
All linen Hcmstitched Handkerchiefs.
81 and $3.50 quality. s. dozen.
s. and g. quality $3.50 dozen.
50 and Si2 quality. s. dozen
Gentlemen's White silk initial Hand
kcrchiefs soc and 7jc.
Geutemcn's Henrtitchcd white six
Handke-chiefs. o0c., 75c.. 81. and Sl25
Black and White Brocade Silk Muners,
s. and $50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21

Higgins. of this city. put Tom Moran. OF
Maiden. out I'm five All one-hat secohus'
Tho precious record was six seconds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
JAPANESE ART GOODS,
ARTISTIC BRONZES,
UNIQUE AND RARE.
Christmas Furs.

A r,ost complete stock OF Fur NUNS
ana Collarcttes. marked at the lowest
possible prices.
black Marten Collarettes. $780, $. 80
sl4. and so.
stone Marten Collarettes, Sc. 80. s22' and
$40.
Stone Marten Muns TO match, 20 ana
$50.
Mink Corqrettes. $3.50. SIS. $3.50 and
s25.
Mink Muffs. $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
WAlfcrD. Carter


Mrs. n. y. willis died az the residence
Of her mother. 40. 5l5 north Twenty
sixth street. last night at S.i5 o'clock In
the twentieth year OF her age She was
Miss Mona Metzger daughter Of me late
John =. Metzger. Mrs Willis had been
IN for several months. and her death was
not unexpected
Tho funeral arrar gcments have nor vet
been made, but 10 si likely fnat fne burial
Will take place some time tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
JeweIIed Hat Pins

With Topaz Rhinestone. Turquoise.
AMETHYST Fmcralds. Opais and Sap
phires-antirely now, '5c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
OBITIl AIRY
Mrs.. Thoma, Ireyyett.

Mrs. Thomas Treyyctt. aged 63 years.
died on Saturday the 18th inst. az tha
residence of her husband. Thomas Trev-
vett, Laurel Honr.co county. Va. after
a prolonged illness. Deceased was born at
knighton. Kadnorshirc. Wales. and left
husband, Sis sons and two daughters
10 mourn che loss OF "a devoted VITO and
mother
The funeral takes place an Emanuel
church, lienricO county Va. a. N A. ~.
to-day The pall-bearers vii be. r. ".
Courtney j. j.. Broaddus. D. Davidson,
A. q. Dalton. Charles King W NJ Miller.
LydaIl Bo~Ics and John NJ King
Walter u. Carter.
walter d. Carter. son OF Mr. Samuel s.
Carter. ~ this city and grandson OF Tho
late David j. Saunders. died near Mid
lothian. Va. Monday afternoon al 3I5
O'Clock. aged thirty-nye years
Mr.. Carter was for a long time with s.
n. Hawes a Co. but about year ago
went TO Cincinnati hoping that tho
change would benefit his health. which
was very poor
IT. was not improved bv the change,
however. and he returned almost in "a dy-
ing condition.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning. and the InfcrmCnt viii De- made
in Hollywood. The ful arrangements will
be printed later
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
D.. William VOORHEES,.

Special.-Dr. William voorhees,. one of fh-
most prominent citizens and physicians q
Spottsyivania. died last night at his home.
near the courthouse. aged slXty-tWg
years. DR. Voorhees, was a native u New
York. but had lived in this county since
1869. He is survived hy a wife and four
rhidren-Mr. j. OrtOn Voorhees,. -
Spottsylyania. Messrs. William NJ. and
COX OF Hartford. y Y
The remains win be taken 20 New Yord
tomorrow for lntermeuf.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Fancy Goods.

japanese SILK Lambrequlns. all shades.
50. $3.50. 81. and s..
Japanese SIX Tides, 75c. 81, sl.25.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Temple, Pembe|ton, CordeS & Co.
Smoking Jackets.

Smoking jackets.
Gentlemen's Smoking Jackets and
House Coats In Tweed, Cloth, Corduroy,
Velvet and Fancy Mixtures.
500 Coats now SIS.
SIS Jackets now sll.
sl2 Jackets now 81.
$40 Jackets row $50.
$50 Jackets now s6.25.
$3.50 Jackets rev s..
s. Jackets now S1j
Bath ROteS.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Teny Bath
Robes. fast colors. S375. 81, and $.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Teny Bath
Slippers, g.
Ladies and Gentlemen's Wool Bath
Robes, extra good values s., s.. $780, s.
So
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Ladies' HandkerChiefS.

Ladies. Hemstitched, all linen Hand
kerchiefs. p l-2c 10 2-3c., &c, and SOC.
Ladies' Embroidered Handkerchiefs,
&c 2-3c.. 25c SOC. ,5c. mp to 81.
Ladies' Initial Handkerchiefs, all linen,
25c and SOC.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Sterling Silver

Bicycle and satchel Tags. Emorys'
Scissors. Stick and Hat Pins, match and
SOAP boxes. Combs, Clothes, Bonnet and
shaving Brushes. &c. prices range from
30 % g.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
LOnlsCopley.

DURHAM. " c.. Dec 0.-Spec,1i-
Louis Copley. a promising young man Of
this city. died Saturday morning OF DneI.
monia
lie was married November iih fo Mist
Callie Lee Davis. Besides the youns
widow he leaves mother and one
brother.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Bureau Sets.

Lace Bureau Sets. entirely new designs,
$50, 50, $3.50 and 80.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Renaissance Lace.

Tides, Doylies. Centers. Trays. Scarfs
and le-Covers. all sizes. Csc. 20 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Ladies' Gloves.

our stock of Ladies' Kid Gloves, en-
braces all OF the most standard makes
and these we carry In an lengths for eve
ming wear. and an shades for street and
evening wear. N.25. $50. Sl.15 and 8.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Umbrellas.

Our stock OF Ladies' and Gentlemeni
Umbrellas is the largest and best assort
ed ever shown in Richmond
our assortment embraces all the new.
est ideas In trimmed sticks. Horn. Ores.
den Balls and Knob Jeweled and Pearl
deposit work. prices range yi.25 20 $3.50.
Monogram or initial engraved. free Of
charge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Special.

and Gentlemens Umbrellas. guaranteed
Silks. Handled. exclusively by Us.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Cut Glass
Sterling Silver

Nail Files. Shoe Hooks. Cuticle Knife.
Ink Eraser. Shoe Horns and Curling
Irons. entirely new pattern. Shell and
B.aded-edge Patterns, exclusive Pat
terms. prices s165 TO 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Special.

We engrave all our Ster.
ling Silver Novelties and
Umbrellas
FREE OF CHARGE.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-04

would be entitled to "flne silk umbrella
with sterling silver handle and steel
rod" -Four hundred coupons entailed, of
course, the purchase of four hundred
boxes, SO that the candidate for the UNI
breila prize was obliged to smoke four
thousand cigarettes to attain to the object
of his ambition. By June l he had
smoked about two thousand five hundred,
and thus acquired two hundred and fifty
coupons. He was then smoking at the
rate of one hundred cigarettes a week,
and expected some time in September to
be the proud possessor of a fine silk UNI
brella with sterling handle and a steel
rod.
About fortnight before he had begun
to cough, and soon after acquiring the
two hundred and fifty coupons he con-
suited physician as to the cough, which
had grown steadily worse. The physician
told him that the cough was due to hid
cigarette smoking; and that his lungs has
become affected by the smoke he had in
hailed. The veteran cigarette smoker,
however, being like John Gilpin's wife
when on pleasure bent, of a frugal mind,
determined to persevere in his pursuit of
the umbrella, cough ornO cough. But
he reckoned without the Dingley law.
That enactment provides that none Of the
packages OF smoking tobacco, fine cut
chewing tobacco, or cigarettes shall be
permitted to have connected with them
any other than the manufacturer S labels
and the internal revenue stamp, and
further that there shall not be affixed to,
or banded, stamped marked, written, or
printed upon said packages any promise
or offer of, or any order of any certificate
for any gift, prize, premium, payment, or
reward
The veteran cigarette smoker, conse-
quently if his PHYSICIANS diagnosis be
correct has irretrievably injured his lungs
in an endeavor to acquire what the
United States government has put beyond
his reach. He is entitled to several prizes
of less value than the 'fine silk umbrella
with sterling silver handle, and steel
rod, !" but has little hope of getting them
as the manufacturer will doubtless con-
strue the Dingley law in this respect as
post facto.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-04

forces lot more blood into the lungs
than they can accommodate. They be-
come regularly flooded and gorged, and
the result is really a fever, though we
call it cold.
sit seems a small thing to make mis-
take about the value of beef tea to sick
man, but can assure you that hundreds
lar error that sbeef tea is nourishing
food. 1t is nothing more than water in
which the pleasing stimulating salts of
the beef are dissolved, and has the same
effect as mixture of whisky and China
tea. But it has scarcely particle of
nutriment, and both doctors and public
have starved to death more people than
I ID like to state through believing it has.
every similar is the belief that an egg
is as good as pound of meat. If you
feed yourself on eggs according to this
absurd theory you will simply shrivel up
into skin and bone The real value of
an egg is its weight in good beef, so that
it would take eight eggs of the average
size to supply the place OF a pound of
meat.
"Women are far worse than men in
their beliefs about the body and it's all
ments am quite sure that out of every
one hundred children who die under one
year old fifty are actually killed through
the mothers belief that food is not nour-
ishing unless it is solid. They don't I'M
derstand that milk has an immense
amount of solid matter dissolved in
water, and so they give the unfortunate
children corn -four and bread, which they
can no more digest than they could iron
nails The result is short life of misery
and then death, while those of us who
manage to survive are made martyrs to
dyspepsia all our days.
MANY beliefs are merely absurd 18th
out being dangerous. Hair, for instance,
is composed of almost the same material
as the finger nails, and Is perfectly dead.
Cutting the ends of it can not possibly
make 1t grow, although it does prevent
the hair from splitting up; nor can the
hair become white in a night, any more
than a wig. When novelists too, by the
way, describe PERSONS hair as standing
on the end they speak of a phenomenon
that is perfectly impossible. Many Of the
lower animals has little muscles attached
to the..ha by which they can erect them
but human beings have no such muscles,
nor any other means of making the hair
stand on end except their hands or 9
co NIB and brush.
"By the way, in spite of the teachings
of polar explorers, most people think that
"a little alcohol is the best thing. in the
world to keep the cold out On the con.
trary its only effect is to let the heat Of
the body escape, and nothing is more
dangerous than the habit of taking q
drop of whisky when starting on cold
journey"