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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-09-17
CANALS AND RAILROADS.
From the Providence Journal.


The advocates of a ship canal from the
ocean TO tho lakes whose arguments are
based on the general employment or
rivers and canals in France for moving
merchandise seem to have overlooked the
fact that the high charges of the French
railroads are responsible to considerable
extent for the prosperity of the water
routes. The assumption that this coun-
try needs lower freight rates and that
these can be had only by canal develop
| ment is not sustained by investigation,
Many interested in the question of trans
portation do not know what the railroads
are doing in this direction, and much of
the clamor for ship canals comes from
people whose ideas of the relative adyan-
tages Of the two systems are very vague
Nevertheless, their influence is consider
| able and II they are let alone 1t is possi-
| BILE that they may commit the govern
ment to an expensive internal waterway
scheme that will be OF no particular bene-
nit when completed.
o.
1t is not safe to draw conclusions from
| the apparent prosperity of foreign canals
because, as stated, they are enabled to
| flourish in consequence of high railway
| tariffs. But here conditions are decldely
different. The rates are very low, and the
| tendency is still downward. The public
has received the benefit of improvements
1
| Grafton is followed Immediately by de-
creased rates. No European corporation
pretends to do business on the small mar
gins prevailing in the United States. The
| Chesapeake and Ohio for example, has an
average rate per ton per mile OF only 4.l9
| mills on al classes of freight, and coal is
handled for 2.T mills. The last annual
| report shows that money is made even
at these figures; operation expenses were
paid, the liked charges on a bonded debt
of $50, 900 per mile were met and there was
a surplus of SS02, SAL at the end of the year.
| This remarkable result was due to in
creased train loads which averaged 1852
tons or 80 tons more than the average
Lake Shore, a double track road notable
| for favorable grades.
The possibilities of heavier loads ana
| greater economy are indicated by the fact
| that the Chesapeake and Ohio is a
crooked, mountainous. single-track road;
II company practically deprived of the
advantages OF double track and handi-
| capped by grades and curves can average
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-09-17

The Best, Under the Circum sta noes.
DO you know, Tom kissed my hand
last night"
He always was discriminating.
Truth.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-09-17
4erusalem Burtal Customs.

- ..s,o;,d 10 the Oriental method of conducting
c.a, ! never sav one without feeling in a degree
shocked at the haste with winch the pooy t' .
breath had left it, was taken to the graVe' s''
lamentable lack OF quiet and order Wh'ei 60
burial NV previous ideas of moderation ana SOL
-, sch occasions, of respect for theliving and
+be dead were wholly at variance with what sd"
or heard At such times we &. e., Anericahs' t''e
slow and setlate in all our movements; the oie
;s quick and hasty. After death we wait .o'e
able time before Lurying; the Oriental bures as SOON
as possible. We quiet III our express'o" " s'
while the Oriental is loud and bo1sterous'
Ir CO.. ex,n,nle n person dies in the early part OF
+he ,,;,bt he is buried as early the following morn
mo rs possible If person dies before daybreak ne
is buried before noon, although occasionally 'neie
4 DELAY till afternoon If person DIES IN the NON
ING or before noon he is always buried before night
The burial follows the death as soon as the grave
can he made ready Let my readers imagine what a
shock Il would be to them they to leave nome
"a the morning having said goodby to certain
,e;ohbor and on returning in the evening be tou
that that neghbor was dead and buried! Such an
experience is not intrequent IN Jerusalem. Wheh .e
funeral services just few hours oh'y tei
a friend or neighbor has ceased to breathe moch o'
the solemnty of death is taken away am sure
that this was the effect on myself of these hasty fu
nerals.
II Is only the protestants that invariably bury
their dead in collins In recent years the Latns nave
done so as q rule with very many exceptions, put y
is the rare exception where the Greeks use comm
saw IN the case of some distinguished person, While
they are never used by the M )hammedans or Jews.
Thus ordinarily no time is required to get ready
coffin for none is needed, and shop where under
takers supplies can be bought is unknown what
ever Grape or black cloth is needed can be purchaser
at one of the small dry goods stores and whenever
coffin is to be used carpenter can IN few hours
nut the rough boards together.
singular thing among Or,entas IS their indiher-
ence to disease Measles which sometimes carries OH
hundreds of dren evers of various kinds, and even
small pox which is very prevalent and to large de
gree fatal are thought lightly OF as ordinary colds
are with us A person dies Of smallpox IN the room
where the family live; his body is handled and his
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-09-17
The JEWISH SOUTH.

streets and is considered just as harmless as II tue
nerson had died of old age; at least no one ever
thinks to the contrary. In the long list OF human
cknesses the only one that the Orientals are AFRAID
{; +,,e cholera Let q rumor be started that cho
era i approachnp from Baghdad or elsewhere, ana
the entire native population becomes panic stricken
at once. -
When coffin is used the lid is removed SO that
the body exposed it is being carried to the grave.
The BODY when no coffin is used is carried on pier,
and in case of Mohammedans, is always covered. ~
the head is post foot in height, fastened TO
The bier on which is placed the head Dress red ez, or
turban white or green, the case may be, OF the
deceased If the deceased is a woman her veil IS tied
over the top of the post and small coored SCAR -
wound about it. The Jews have a sort OF stretcher'
niece of canvas fastened to two ing sticks with no
crossbars to keep the sticks apart The body IN us
everyday clothing is laid the stretcher, anu e
ouently wit TOUT any covering is carried to burial
Both Mohammedans and Jews alwayscarry the Douy
IN the shoulders while Christians carry 1T IN their
hands It is very common f,r Jews to bury their
dead at night which other sects do not DO When
Christians carry body to the grave thes en'''i'
nus;c in low dull tones, while the Mohammeaans
have hired mourners, who cry aloud ana SHREK do
the procession passes along. The BODY OF Nloseih
IS carried very slowly to the grave, and never IN a
STRAIGHT line, but always zgzag their idea is that
the spirit of the deceased wishes the body to be kept
back from burial as long as possible.
The Jewish burial committee hire man TO olg
number of graves, say dozen or more, by the Joo'
and as persons die they buried in these graves
in the order of their death, with no reference what
ever to family or family lots The last part OF TINS
statement is true likewise of Mohammec ans ana
Christians, although they donot contract tor num-
her of graves to be dug at once.
Until about six years past, the Greeks Lat'ns'
and Armenans buried in different parts OF an open
field on Mount Zion, south OF the south wall q the
city The American cemetery, IN the same heu' was
the onlv one that was enclosed by wall. As these
Graves became crowded, the plan was adopted OF Dig
;no nm the bones of recent interments leveing the
Ground and starting afresh. large section OF the
Greek ground was thus remodeled and ghiisty
, of skulls and bones collected of which, before they
took a nhOtOpraDh. A very
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21
LILLIAN sLAuvslT. SOPRANO.

Lillian Blsuvelt comes from an old
Knickerbocker family and Is native OF
Brooklyn, y. Y. She began the study
OF the violin when seven years old and
during the years following played In
many concerts. When later on II became
evident that she was the possessor of q
remarkable voice, she gave up the violin,
and with some vocal study she became
The sole soprano ut Plymouth Church.
After STUDYING for two years with Mons.
.Jsoues Bouhy Of the Paris Grand Opera
he sang for the two following years in
concert aud opera In the principal CAPT
tails OF Europe. She WAS heard at st.
Petersburg and Mo;cow, where the
Young American met " nth great success,
.ifts and souvenirs being showered upon
her BIZ the enthusiastic Russians. Nine.
Rlsuvelt remembers with great pleasure
AN sfternoou spent with Rubinsteiu, dur
inc which the grea, composer gave her
some valuable points regarding the In
terpreta,ion OF his songs. While in Paris
all the great composers who heard her
predicted great things for her, such as
Ambrose Thomas, Gounod, Msssenet
and Delibes. Dell0es was captivateo oy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21
MAINE NEWS NOTES.

The failure OF the Smithsonian lnsti-
tuition. after years effort, 10 secure a
aid pigeon for mounting, calls 10 the
minds OF the older residents living In the
vicinity Of the wsshiugton County blue
berry plains the T. CT that years ago the
birds came there ia early autumn In
such hunters So ITO obscure the sun.
The three mastsd schooner Susan L.
Thurl0w, OF New York, from Hiiisboro,
Y. b., 10 New York, with cargo OF
master, vas wrecked on Cushing Is
land in Portland III ,rbor In the storm OF
Tuesday night, snd OF the crew OF seven
only one seaman escaped with his HE.
The survivor l. Charles R-imsnn,
German. aged - years.
former Freeport man who hsd been
gone from the town for eighteen years,
and WAS supposed 10 be dead, recently
turned up in his old hsunts for visit 10
MS relatives. They were surprised TO
find that he had been living for num-
her Of wears In the city OF Manchester,
y h. where he has fine family and
comfortable and happy home.
Tn. Aroostook friend, who sent
Portland physician a piece Of bear meat
and Later, when he learned that the doc
tor was to ask la bis friends to eat II on
a certsin evening, sent message 70
them 10 the effect that as he couldn't nnd
a bear he had sent piece OF old COW
will do well 10 watch out, for the doc
tor Is something Of practical joker
himself.
IL appears thst some OF the people ~
pre.one lie became excited when = frt
occurred there one forenoon recently
ANYHOW the night clerk at the note
rushed into the house, lighted Lantern
and hurried forth to assist 10 inc seA.v -
for the confisgration. At least tina, y
,hs tory but as the clerk mentioned i
the genial Story Duff the report may
have been more of a story than anything
alsa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21
FATAL ACCIDENT AT BYRON.
LUMBgR TRAIN LEAVES THE TRACK.
Ill LUNDRY KILLED, AND FIVE
OTHERS SERIOUSLY INJURED.

LUMBER TRAIN LEAVES THE TRACK
Ill LUNDRY KILLED, AND Fiyi
OTHERS SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Wednesday morning, reports the Rum
ford Falls Times, an engine and three
cars Of pulp wood ran Wild from CsmI
No. I on the Esst branch OF the East
Branch railroad al Blanchard 4 witch
ellis AZ Enterprise, Byron. The slee,
storm made the Tails very slippery and
the grade Ia very steep on this branch
They had not gone lar from the siding
when the brake on the engine gave out
and the car whcels after the brakes were
on slid along the slippery rail. The
train soon got fearful velocity and as
IL went around the curves the wood was
thrown from the cars some Of it going
from 100 70 $50 feet. There were several
men on the train Who hNd been loading
the wood. They jamped at differeu,
places and were more or less hurt. Eli
Llndry was riding on the foot board Of
the engine and a. they went around \
curve he Jumped To his death. for At this
point the cars tore up q strip OF rail
which threw the cars over the bank, ore
% which struck Mr. LQndry.
just before the cars left the track the
engineer, Harry Purringtou, reversed
the engine and Jumped for the top OF =
small spruce tree. lie went with such
force that he broke the top of and car
ried IL with him and when he recovered
his senses he Was still holding the tree
top In his arms.
just before leaving the engine Mr..
Purrington blew the whistle To give
warning 10 the other engine which was
AZ the junction. When the cars left the
track they broke the coupling irons and
left the engine on the track. When free
from the cars the engine did not run
very far when IL stopped aud ran back =
fen feet where the rear trucks left the
track and stopped the engine. The
other engine was not over 1000 feet
away.
Luudry, who was killed, belonged In
New BruuSAicS. Those who were In
juret were:
Ii,rry Lesd.ioue Of Weld, large fiesh
wound ca leg, fractured nose, lower eye
lid torn omen.
Harry Purringtou, the engineer, lower
part OF breast bone broken.
ThOmss johnny, French Canadian,
:. we're scalp wound, lacerAted arm and
injured knee.
samuel MeLsin, wrist sprained, head
and fsce bruised.
Mea6er Luniry, cut and bruised face
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Do not forget that Smiley Shoe Store,
Norway, will be open every evening
Christmas week.
Christmas present for every little girl
calling at nv store from now until Dec.
%, while they last. VIM. Z. Leavitt,
Norway.
When looking for Christmas goods
don't forget to look at s. b. q II: o.
Princes. They have . store fuii, leo oy
cloaks at half price.
There Is nothing equal to success
The Kelley Institute, l5l Congress St.'
Portland, IL daily asserting 10 im'
Dortauce and value In meeting the de'
mapds made upon It by those who de.
sire 10 become cured OF rum, opium, ana
tobacco diseases, 40 well 40 OF nervous
ness and nervous pr0stration. Corre'
spondence solicited.
TIE LARGEST USERS
NJ o.,ut are the railrosds, whose thou
sands Of stations, cars, bridges, ETC., An
nainted It regular intervals, requiring
an expenditure of thousands Of dollar!
annually. II Il IN undisputed fact ina
over 95 Der cent Of the largest rsilroadl
Of this country use r. W. Deyoe q Co.,
nsint. because It covers 1-3 better and
Tears AZ least l-3 longer, thus making ]
the most economical paint II u possible
TO uss. r. P. Stone y agent for TN
J paint In Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21

Dovn In York County where there are
mn deer or moose for which man may
- mistaken they shoot human oeines
a. y.bbifs. Several days ago Edgar Z.
Ds,is near Biddeford, hearing . russline
n TIE bushes, and thinking 80 fa9o.''
Aired, and allied !. leg Of Tnomss ~ Acn zen
- 80 iosded with bullets the ninny IN
sSsree Of & would have killed his man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21
Albert II. Andrews, Master OF Paris

Albert II. Andrews, Master OF Psri,
TRANCE, presented the Grange last Saiur
day, with nice easy ch,ir for the US,
OF invalid and aged members who wisl
TO attend the meetings.
The Christmas goods arc pientier thar
ever this year. The stores are full O.
them. Books, handkerchIefs and medal
lions seem to ''hsve the call" Books OF
the test quality, both as To literatur,
and binding, are swfully cheap. Hand
kerchiefs at prices to fit all pocket books
and Of styles TO Nc all tsstes-thoust
perhaps you can't always make the styls
you want agree with the size OF your
pocketbook. Every other kind Of Christ,
mas goods Il In evidence in the usual
profusion.
Elm HILL.
We hear favorable reports from the
school, more than the usual number
being In attendance.
II. Il. Ellis has sold his wood lot on
Meadow Brook, recently purchased from
Charles Penley, to Hiram Porter.
The auction at Eugene Millett's Fri
day Was well attended. Mr.. Millett aud
family move from here 10 Baldwin 10
care for an aged relative.
We are requested 70 announce that
there will be- neighborhocd Christmas
tree at Henry kerr's, Friday evening,
Dec. ~, 10 which all are cordially inyit-
ed.
BisCoE DISTRICT.
Miss Carrie Foster il at home.
Llewellyn Huston and his friend, Mr..
Davis, are At Fred Farrsr's.
Walter knigh'ly recently sold two
Jerseys To Messrs. Horne Of Norway.
c. K. Penley Is cutting lot of timber
which he intends to haul 10 l.. 5. Billings
mill.
school Is keeping. taught by Miss Ella
Berry. of SHOWS Falls, who boards AZ
Fred Jscksou's.
\. II. Andrews on coming home from
the Grange fair found new colt BY the
side Of his mare.
W. +. Foster and son Bert came from
Auburn where they are at work TO spend
Sunday at home.
Ernest Penley has traded horses,
swapping "Don" for another horse, with
Norway parties.
A. h. Jackson Is trimming up the
road side, on the military road SO called.
A great Improvement.
We understand that there will BE- n
Christmas tree Friday evening. Dec. -,
AZ the school house IN this neishoor-
hood, for the entertainment OF the chill
dreu, who will speak pieces, etc. For a
number OF years there has been = neigh
horhood tree 10 the school room which
has given great deal Of happiness 20
the little ones, who perhaps otherwise
could not have left home for sny other
Christmas entertainment. With the
assistance Of the teacher who kindly
lends herself 10 the occasion. We do not
ioub. but What nice time can be given.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21

Look before you burn Was adopted for
. rule of conduct In house cleaning oy :
Dexter woman after . somewhat trying
experience, recently. She came across
= lot of old packages put away 10 one o.
the drawers and threw the entire lot into
she Are. IL Was fortunate for her ina!
hnslness Immediately called her out o!
the room for the gunpowder In one o.
those packages spoke right out loud And
hnrled the stove furnishings In III
directions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21

Paris Grange elected officers 10. 'ne
ensuing year Saturday, Dec. iitn, rs
follows:
Na-ter-A. IL. Andrews-
Over.eer-w n. Tvftcheil
Leeturer-Mrs. q. q. Curtis
stewari-R H. Gates.
As-t Ssewart-A- L. iioimes-
Chaplaip-s. VI. King.
Treasnrer-H. ID. Hammond
seeretAry-Mrs. 8. =. Jackson.
Gate Keeper-Lsonard WhfmAn-
Csrv--Mrs. A II. ApdrewS
Pcmona-Mrs. W. T. rwitcne'i.
Ttara-Mrs. C. w. shaw. ~..,..,
Isiy Asst. >tewxrd-Mrs.yA james
Iiararian-Mrs. X n. Gates-
Choristrr-Nrs Charles kdvarus'
The grange presented the desk gwen s,a
he the editors Of the Democrat 10 .ns.
xor,hv master ana wife at this mes.ins
a. = token Of esteem for their un.'.,ns
Efforts to advance the good OF the ol 9sl.
paris Grange has always warm W,
come for its loyal members ana AL .s.;.
v;sh to come and join them 70 -.
social gatherings ss the'r P'e-
grange home
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21
MARRIED.

In Rumford Ccntr, 10y Rev. W. II. Conglon
Mr.. Virgil Wilder kimball and Miss su.ai
NJ sria Sraham. both OF kumfori Centre.
In Wet Peru. Dec u, by y d. Robinson, y q.
Mr.. Chas. II. Bishop and Miss Jessie kilg ne
b th OF Rumfor,i
In Livermore Falls, Dec. 4, by Rev. Blanche
Wrish Mr. John 3. Russell OF tiysrmore ant
Mis- Grace n Holman OF Peru
In Rum fvri Falls. Dec. u. by Rev j. l. Hoy IL
Mr.. Henry Myers OF Rumfori Fails AMI Ms,
Edith Putnam OF East Rumforl
In Mexico. Dec. IL, by j. l.. Howard. Esq., Mr.
Arthur Z. Bosworth and Miss Flora A. Prescott
both of Mexico.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21
Union GRANGE.

Union Grange, No. so, p. OF H., East
sumner. held its annual meeting Sstur.
day. Dec. IL. The following Is list Of
Officers chosen for the ensuing year:
Master, W. II. Eastman.
Oyerseer, L. II. Bistee
lecturer Cynthia T. Clover.
steward, y. N. Narney.,
A. steward. .. l.. Newell
Chaplain, b. y. Cary.
Treasurer. J. T. Glover.
SECRETARY, Jennie II. Bonney.
Gate keeper. James Glover.
Pomona, Eyy yarney,,
Fiora, Laura Z. Newell
Ceres, Nellie Bisbee:
"a. steward. Eunice 8. Foster.
InstaIlinx Oncer. A. b. Briggs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21
DIED..

In Greenwood. Dec 10. infant son OF Mr.. AM
Mrs. w. %. Emmons.
In Greenwood, Dec. II. infant son Of Mr.. AM
Mrs. Horace Judkins.
In stow. Dec u. Mrs. Margaret Thompson
aged II years.
Ia liI springs. Arkansas. Alon,o V. Ripley
formerly ~ Buck field.
In wes.brook. dec 9, Samuel Harden OF Den
marx. aged - Year,.
In North Rumford. Der. Z. Jane L.. wife oi
Ephraim y. Goddard, aged 81 years.
In Oxford, Dec. II. Ms. Horace Rich.
In frycburg. Dec. Is. Ell johnson. aged q
years
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21

A Lubec sardlne factory has been re-
christened the match factory, - i've
couples from among the employed have
been married thl. fall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21

In Greenwood. Dec. II. to the wife Of Horace
Judkins. q son.
In North Buck6etl, Dec. II, 10 the wife Oi
Moriaunt Rowe. daughter.
In North Buckfeld. pcc. IL. 20 the wife OF
Isaac Turner, . son.
In Peru, TO the wife of l.. X. Lovejoy, q son.
In Sweden. Nov. ~. to the wife Of Sidney
Gray. daughter.
In East Hiram, Sev 20. TO the wife Of Richard
W. Lombard, q son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21
Some Foolish People

Allow cough TO run until Il gets beyond the
reach Of MEDICINE. They often say. "Oh. h will
wear away" but In most cases it viii wear them
away. Could they be induced 20 try the successful
casa ns%p: cnr mn sa sSd
mediately see the excellent effect aftsr taking
the first dose. Prioe 81. and Soc. Trial a:s
free. Al all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21
DRESSMAKlNG.

Miss Matte II. Austin announces 10 the ladies'
OF South Paris and vicinity thai she IL prepared
20 do drrssmaking In late-t sly les.
RESIDENCE, True BLOCK NEAR Otp GRisr
MILL, soUrH PAsIs, AAISE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21
what d tAs Childrsn Drink .

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you triet
the new food drink called Graln.Ol Il 10 do
licious and nour.hing and takca the place Of
coffee. Tho more Grain. . you give the childrer
the more health ron distribute through thc1l
systems. Grain.0 IL made Of pure grains, and
when properly prepared tastes Ike the choicl
grades of coffee but costs about Ia rs much
AL grpcers cell t. l5c. and s3c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21
LOST.

Between Old Howe Store and Grand Trunk
Hotel. south Paris, y pocket book containing .
| small sum Of money. Finder win lie suitably
repaid by leaving n nj the Grand Trunk Hotel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21
PARIS GRANGE.

Paris Grange elected officers Tor the
ensuing year Saturday, Dec. ii'n' as
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21

The play Was well cast. and except
for recurring the services Of the prompt
er a little. was well played. Miss Ethel
Desue, who took Miss Stuarts place
with only single rehearsal, surprised
the audience, who would not have known
but that she had been in 1t from the
first: and Mrs. Stanley, as young
Polite. Won the highest praise from all.
Between the acts q number OF beautl-
ful tsblesux and q well-executed dairy
maids drill were presented. Stearns
and Norseworthy's Orchestra furnished
music, and the whole affair made very
ENJOYABLE evenings entertainment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21

,..,5 after uot 4. lss.. trains leave South
~ ,.,lr, Town; s 90. 80 A. ~. . r. ~
- "a D. 4 n. 81, : rs Pm.
80 So trains Going down. 80 A. n; Coins
49,. " SO IN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-21

Perfumes, Celluloid goods,
Cutlery, Games, Toys, Banks,
Combs, Diaries, Almanacs, Calen-
dars, Stationery.
A complete assortment of every
thing in our line.