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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
Deaths.

DIxoN,--MHs, Sarah j. Dixon, wife of
Thomas z. Dixon, died at her home
near Sideway, on Friday, O;tober Tth,
1898, aged SO. years, For more than
-four years she had suffered greatly from
cancer The best medical talent of the
cour could afford no relief from the
suffering caused by this dread disease,
and she made several visits to the hos
pitfalls of northern cities, New York and
Baltimore, where operations were per-
formed, but no beneficial results follow
cd For some time before her death
her knees were drawn against her body
and could not be Strengthened. Mrs.
Dixon was daughter Ct Jackson Tar
dy, deceased, STE is survived by her
,huFband, her mother, thee sisters and
and three bTothors. The funeral SER
Wee- took place Saturday at Oxford
church, conducted by Rev. w. L. Bail
ey. The remains were buried in the
grave yard of that church,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
ANOTHER SUICIDE.
j. Il. Siler, of Denmark, SEo)ls Him.
self in The Head.

Denmark, Oct. 10.-J. L. S,lcr, from
some unknown cause, committed sui
eide on October 4th at about 3 =. ~.
He was at j. &. Thompson's store
that morning and seemed rational
enough talking business, but before he
started to pillow in the afternoon he said
he had one-half days wclk to do vet
and put revolver In Lis pocket. On
his way 10 his work he saw Walter Mlley
"a boy who stays with G. w. Miller,
and told him he was in trouble, and
asked him if he could help him. The
boy told him that he would do all he
could for him, so be asked AIiley to give
him piece of paper, which he did.
Siler took the paper and wrote on it,
that his wife was to have her living of
the farm as long as she lived, tEen it
was to be divided among his children.
He then drew the revolver and said that
that old fellow would do the work for
HIM, and then went on with his work.
Mrs. Siler soon after dinner became
uneasy about her husband and tried to
get some one to look after him, but fail
ed until about 4 or 5 o'clock in the
afternoon, when Lee Montgomery, John |
Entsminger and David Irvine went to |
look for him. They found the horses
in the pillow and Mr.. Siler nearby with
his brains sho. out and the pistol still
in his hand.
The news was then quickly circulated
and a coroner's jury was summoned and
IN inquest held, the following acting as
he jury; j. 6. Thompson, NJ. G.. Smith,
}. b. Lackey, G, W. Dunlap, G. J.
Wilhelm and Lee Montgomery. Their
'erdict was, that the deceased came to
is death by his own hand. The corpsei
1as then taken home.
There was a large crowd who assem-
led to hear Rev. Mr.. Swans impress-
re funeral remarks, which were made
the home about 3 o'clock Wednesday
Tening. The body was then taken to
ew Monmouth church where the in
rment was made.
DENMARK.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
WHAT 1T COSTS TO RUN THE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF ROCK
BRIDGE COUNTY.

At meeting OF the County Schoo
Board held on September 9th, the ex
animation Of the County Treasurer's
account with the public free schools Of
the county YVES made. This examina-
ton was made by three expert account
ants, W. T. Poague and E. A. Moore,
of Lexington, and G. j. Bell Of Raphine.
They reported;
1st That the warrants paid by the
Tr easurer were the same as issued by
the district boards.
End. That the school moneys from all
sources coming into the Treasurer's
hands are accounted for by proper
vouchers OF disbursements, commission
charges, delinquent and insolvent cred
its, and the credit balances of the var
ious districts.
9rd, That they discovered no delin-
auency or irregularity in the acts of the
Treasurer, and that his accounts were
correctly and neatly kept.
The total receipt of Treasur-
err were, ............ S23,65977
Disbursements
by warrants, $40, 703.36
Treasures
commissions, 559,75
Delinquentapd
insolveut,. -. 1913
Balance on hand 2,21747 $23,659.77
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
COMING MARRIAGES.

The marriage of Rev. Thomas A.
Johnson, pastor Of the Lexington Bap-
list church, to Miss Katherine, daugh-
er of Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Gaines,
of Eminence. Ky, will take place in
the Baptist church Of that place, at
noon on Wed esday, QctOrer 10Th
The maria, e Of Miss Carrie, daugh-
ter of Captain AND. Mr., W. I, Person,
Of Lexington, to Mr.. H. y. G nner, oil
Cincinnati, Obi is nn,unced to take
place at the residence of the b. de-elect,
at $50 P, m, Oh Thursday, October
Doth.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
A HANDSOME PAMPHLET.

We are under obligations to Colonel
W. B. Beyill for pamphlet of 1870
pages descriptive of the scenes along
that great highway of travel from north
to south, the Norfolk and Western
Railway. 1t is indeed q beautiful and
interesting yolumn. The illustrations
are excellent, especially the title page,
Peaceful Scenes" with hand hold
ing tumbler of luscious mint julep
with the legend, Here's Happy Days
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
LEXINGTON
In BRIEF,
Pitdy News Items Cleaned All Over
The Town by Our Reporter,
INTERESTING PERSONALS.
A Cyclorama Showing The Movements
Of Our People And Their Friends.

Elijah Funkhouser, of Chicago, i
visiting his father, f. r. Funkhouser
| Miss Bessie Poague is visiting friend,
Ill Richmond.
| Miss Leila Mcclure, of Winchester
Is the guest of Mrs. j. r.. Tucker
Miss Fannie Boley has returned from
a visit to friends in Norfolk.
The Misses Holmes have returned
from visit to Newport News.
W. A. Irvine and family have return
ed from visit to Charlottesville
j, B. Shannon, of Gladstone, was
in town this week visiting friends
John A, Champ ana wife are visiting
relatives in West Virginia.
Miss Norris, of Charlottesville. is
visiting Mrs Hunter Pendleton, on
Letcher avenue.
Mrs. D. L. Strain has returned from
a visit to her old home near Browns
burg.
Forepaugh and Sells Brothers. Show
brought between 5000 and 5000 pee
pie to town on Saturday.
Ms Bette e. Watson and daugh-
ters, Miss Bessie, of Goshen, and Mrs. |
W. II. WilkersOn, of this place, are in
Bedford county where they will spend |
a month visiting friends and relatives.
Lyle W. Clark, son of John Z. Clark, /
Of Black y Creek, is at home on a thirty
days furlough. He is Il membey of
the Second Infantry, Co. E, United
States Regulars. He took part in the
battle of Santiago.
Corporal c. w. MeCown, of Battery
[, Second United States Artillery, now
st Fort Caswell, n. c., is
visiting his father and other relatives
1t Collierstown. On his return he, with
MS battery, will leave for Porto Rico.
Harry W. Pratt, Nj. A., Physical
Director at Washington. and Lee Uni
'ersity, is succeeded by Leroy G. Bar
'ett, A. b, Mr.. Pratt goes to the
sishburne School at Waynesboro to 7
AXE physical measurements, aud then
'nters upon his theological course at
Union Theological Seminary.
William II. Crawford and daughter,
Mss Oracle, of Grydon, w. Va, are
listing their relative, Captain J. G.
deacon, of North Buffalo. Mr.. Craw-
ord left this county in 1856, and set
led IN what is now West Virginia For P
iears he was member of the building
lrm of Pole, Heck & Crawford, of this
lace.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
SERVICES AT BEN SALEM.
Central Presbyterian October 8.

Central Presbyterian October 8.
A weeks preaching at Ben Salem by
Rev. q. A. Wilson, d. D., OF New
Providence, vas enjoyed very much last
week. All the sermons were full Of
power and beauty and trutp and q
splendid impre;si was made on the
people, Weather and roads were all
that could be desired and good congre-
cations were present every evening.
w. ". H. Frazer, of Vnioa Seminary,
has been u the mission field Of Buena
Vista church, laboiing for five months
with great faithfdlAess and acceptable
~. He gives promise of being an able
minister and pastor. His term of SER
vice Las ended to the regret Of all and
he has left for the Seminary at<Rich-
mond.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
A NEW DRESS FOR TEN CENTS.
1t is Easy to Make an Old Dress Look New
With a Ten Cent Package OF Diamond
DYES

With Ten Cent Package OF Diamond
Dyes.
Almost every woman has enc or more
dresses that are Of good material but faded
or OF questionable color With ten cent
package OF Diamond Dyes you can color anv
one of these dresses to look like new, thus
getting practically new dress for trfing
expense. Diamond Dyes are prepared spec.
tally for home use, and the simple directions
on every package make II impossible for
any one to fail with these dyes. II is but
little more trouble to use them than il would
be to wash the fabric
You can color anything any color with
Diamond Dyes. Dresses, cloaks, wraps,
feathers stockings, ribbons, can all be made
TO look like new with these great money
saving dyes. They make absolutely fast
cOl0rs that are true to name, and give results
superior to much of the dyeing done by job
dye houses
10 get the best results it is always neces-
sary to have different dyes for cotton and
wool, and on this account there are some
fifteen Diamond Dyes specially prepared for
cotton and mixed goods BE sure to get n
cotton dye if you wish to color cotton or
mixed goods.
Never allow dealer to sell you something |
Use when you want Diamond Dyes, even |
heugh he can make larger profit on the |
imitation. Diamond Dyes have stood the |
est OF years Of use, and are the original |
'ackage dyes for home dyeing.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
SCHOOL TEACHERS APPOINTED
BgFFAL0 DISTRICT.

| South Buffalo, Miss Maggie NJ
Moore; North Buffalo, Miss Rose Reag.
an; Hamilton, Miss Sallie L. Dixon
Moore's Creek, Mis-. NJ. e. Ruff; Mont
gomery, Miss Addie Dunlap; Cum
mings, Miss Salis NJ. Wilson; Lower
Collierstowr, n. W. Hubbard; Upper
Co'lierstown, Miss Lucille Huffman,
Upper Blacks Greek. &. A. Ayres;
Lower Backs Greek, Miss Rebecca
Entsminger; Maple Grove, Miss Celia
L. Holden; Fords, Miss Susan Morri
son; Bird Forest, Jno. F. Kirkpatrick;
House Mountain, Miss Mary E. Ayres;
Rough and Ready, Miss Matte V.
Deacon; Carson Hill, Miss Els, Knick;
Rarger, Miss Daila Lam; Widegar,
John Holden, Bolivar Mill, yet to be
supplied.
Colored school-1here were no ap
pOintments, as there were 10 applica-
tions or schools.
WALKERS CREEK DISTRICT
Gravel Hill, Miss Lula b. Wilson;
Brownsburg, j. H. r. Jones principal
and Miss Irene Btckner ass slant;
Oak Hill, Miss Salle 1. Withrow; West
View, Mrs. Anna Il. Stuart; Crawford,
Miss Fannie B. Walker; Walkers Creek,
Miss Sallie B. Wilson principal and
Miss Kate P. Stuart assistant; Hisgah,
Miss Edith Lam; Goshen, Miss Pearl
Teter principal, and Miss Susie A. |
Roadeap first assistant, and Mis-, jamie
Cameron second assistant; Bells Valley,
Miss Lola McCu chat; Little River,
Miss Willie S ewA t; BIZ River Miss
Mar garet G pper: SnidG. Miss Ada
Patterson; Holnans Miss Len. With
row, summit, Miss Annie W. Taylor;
Decatur, Mis- Gertrude BIgley; Brat
toms Run, E. H. Wade; Strains, Miss
M. Jennie Patterson, I
Colorea Teach -Brownsburg |
Chas, W, Halliburton; Goshen, Miss
Susie J. Burrell; Cedar Grove, Miss
Jerusha A. Gilmorei Bells Valley,
Chas Dyer
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
THEY CAN DEPEND UPON 1T

Fort Union, Va, Sept. 30, 1893
Mrs. S. Il. White of this place, says: 81
have been using Hoods Sarsaparilla in
my family for several years and have
derived great benefit from it as blood
purifier. 1 never like to be without it.
My little girl, when two years old, had
catarrh. I began giving her Hoods
Sarsaparilla and she was. soon improv-
ing"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
IN AIEMORIAM.

Whereas:-It has pleased Almighty God
In His Infinite wisdom and wise decree to
remove from our midst, or friend, com
panion and beloved member OF Highland
Bell Council No. 10, of Kerr's Creek, Va.
Sister Mary Snider, who departed this life
suddenly September 18th, 1898 aged fifteen
years.
In her short, sweet life she had endeared
herself to all who knew he'll. and while
we have the sweet solace that she has
gone to dwell with Jesus. yet we mourn the
loss of one so bright and promising fro 10
samolg us.
Thereiore.he it resolved
, 1st. That We bow in submit ssion to this
Affective stroke OF Providence, which has
removed our co-laborer, and transferred her
from the growing harvest field to the Heavily
garner where the riponed sheaves are safely
housed forever.
2nd. That tho united sympathy OF OFT
Council be extended to the bereaved family
In their sore affection, and may it be made
easy to bear in remembering the blessed
words OF our Saviour Neither, can they die
any more, for they are e9;yal uato the angels,
and are the children of the resurrection.
3rd, That a copy Of these resolutions be
sont Ct To- the Lexington GAZETTE, the Rock
bridge County News and to the Secretary Of
State Council to be printed In the minutes Of
State Council Of Virginia Friends Of TEN,
pcrance.
II. NJ. WADE.
ROY II. HART, CosataDxE
ALBERTS. HAMILTON
M, Viola PROCTOR Sec'y
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
THE JOKER JOKED

Some of the freshmen OF Washington
and Lee University had a joke played
upon them one evening last week by
the seniors. Invitations to tea were
sent 20 them supposedly from the
various professors. At the appointed
time the young men arrived feeling
greatly honored by this mark OF Dis
tinction. They were considerably
embarrassed when they found out that
they were the victims of a practical
joke, but taking things philosophically
they spent pleasant evening.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
STATE SCHOOL FUNDS.
Apportlonment of Funds For Present
Scholastic Year.

The Department of Public Instruc.
ton last Thursday made public the ap-
portionment Of State funds for the cur
rent year. The amount applicable to
public free school purposes out of the
revenue assessed for the year is S762,-
4S2-O1- Ibis amodnt is herein appor-
toned at the rare Of S1.145.1 per head
OF school population. The Auditor OF
Public Accounts will forward to each
superintendent warrant for the amount
apportioned to his county or city. Up
on receipt of this warrant, the superin-
tendent will endorse the same to, and
deposite With, the treasurer of his
county, together with n written state
ment showing Inc amount apportioned
TO, and to be placed 10 the credit of,
each school district. The superinten-
dent will also furnish each district clerk
" statement showing the sub-apportion-
mens of this fund among the several
districts Of the county.
Following is The apportionment and
school population for Roekbridge and
nearby counties:
R0ckbridge-Schooi population, s.
1875; amount opriated, s9,64747. |
AuguSta-School population, II, i'll;
appropriated, SO, 723.21.
Botetourt-School population, 6,5S7; |
appropriated, $6,97O22.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
MARRIED.

Married in the parlors of the Lex
ington Hotel at 8 a: m. this morning
by the Rev. j. I. Wiehtman, d. D.,
DIR. ID. 81. Lee and Miss Carrie N.
Logan, both of this county.
We wish the Doctor and his bonnie
bride happy voyage through life.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
A HOME INVENTION.
A Lexington LAZY lnvents an Oven
q "a 80
For Cooking.

Mrs. Sarah A. Hardwood, of this
place, has obtained patent in Wash
ingtOn for "an auxiliary oven for cook
ing" Se7eril manufacturing compan-
ita have pronounced the invention a
good one, and arrano ements are be ng
made for its manufacture.
Mrs. Hazelwood comes e a family
with inventive genius, her brother, 3,
A. Quisenberry. having made a number
of inventions, some of them being ex-
trenety useful.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
DIED

Harry ponNa infant son of Pro.
fossoF and Mrs. II. d. Campbell. died
after lingering illness of cholera in.
fantum on Friday last, October Nth,
aged twenty months
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
A BOLD AND STRATEGIC MOVE
On The Part OF the President VS.. The In.
corrigable Aguinaldo-All War Matters
Are Now Settled Except Aguinaldo,
The War Debt, And q Little
Chatter About Alger

Are Now Settled Except Aguinaldo,
The War Debt, And Little
Chatter About Alger.
The selection Of an old Confederate soldier
| by the President TO treat with Aguinaldo
has been decided upon. The name OF the
Confederate is withheld for the present In
! the meantime he is having fac smile made
OF the Aguinaldo gold collar, gold whistle,
etc., and will supplement his, the Confede.
| rates paraphernalia with gorgeous shirt with
tinsel tail and thereby hangs tale which is
simply this
Thomas s. White L Son are receiving car.
loads OF the most attractive Fall and Winter
Goods ever shown on this market. Our sales,
which have increased hundreds OF dollars for
each month since the new firm went into
business. is certain proof that the masses
know they can make dollar do double duty
with us and get bigger moneys worth With
this old, tried and experienced house (about
the oldest honse in the county, and still
possessing the youngest and most modern
mercantile modes OF warfare. No old fogy.
ism here! Cut to the quick in prices Is, and
ever has been, our battle-cry; and though we
have not grown rich bythis kind Of business,
yet we have helped our patrons to store
away dollar here and there, and have kept
business from becoming monotonous.
A solid case OF /, 500 yards OF Outing at Sc.
&c. and Zoe. the yard are creating sensation
just now.
And our short end Draperies Of Cretonne
and Figured Denims at half.price are going
like hot cakes.
And our &c. Calicoes and 4lc. Ginghams
are no laggards In the race:
Those wonderful bargains In Canton Elan.
nels, OF which we told you last week. are
being gobbled up In hurry.
Already we have sold twenty three Cspes
and Cloaks. The price moves them every
time.
You should see our lovely and unique
patterns Of exquisite Dress Goods at 25c per
yard.~ Our under the hammer, 50.inch
Basket and Granite Cloths for dresses areths
wonder OF the town. 1915 buysone Of these
handsome suits. They cannot be replaced
and will soon be gone.
Shoes! Shoes Bootsl Bootsl We devote
one half OF our whole premises to Boots and
Shoes. We take more interest and pleasure
In this line than any other, and our enormous
sales mean something TO all who do notso
bare-foOted. Call and inspect.
Respectfully,
THOS. 8. WHITE 4 SOE
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
}M:Mo@o.Adair,

CTEADY INCOME ATHOME. You can
- make s25 per week. Either sex I'll
start you In the mail order business day or
evening. No peddling NJ. Young, 1893
Henry st., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
HOWS TIIIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of catarrh that cannes be cured
by Hal 8 Catarrh Cure
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. J.
Cheney for the last 15y years, and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transact
ions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West 4 Trauz, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, y.
valdez. Kiunan & Marvin, Druggists,
Toledo, o
HslAs CataIrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price zoe. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12

ms. II. A, White is visiting her
father, Judge d. r.. Wexford OF Rich
mond.
Lanas NJ. Senseney returned yes
lterdsy from a visit OF several days to
his boyhood home at Middletown.
Frederick county.
Il. v. CsRier IN, been appointed TO
a scholarship in Johns Hopkins Uni-
versitx from Virginia.
b. w. Switzer and BRIDE, OF MI
Crawford are registered at The Lex
ington. They were married in Har-
rison burg yestsDday morning.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
"PUBLICK
OCCURRENCES"
THAT ARE
MAKING HISTORY

"SPlRITED A strong editorial page.
REMARKS" There are not many OF them
in the country-clever, vigor-
Gus, striking editorials from an individual point
of view. The best writer's have been secured
to write regularly for the Post editorial page,
whichwll be made one Of its strongest features.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

1 IN THE SOCIAL REALM.
-----BY MRS. GEORGE Q. BALL-----w


there is a word for the quality itself, but none for patriot-since all are patriots. In this branch the magazines and newspapers of library are cumulative force.
 When the isolation of the ministry is lessened and their elevating influence bears more on the youth in his education and reading. then will the Kingdom of God come more into life. Have true religion in our libraries, have patriotism as it found embodiment north and south in history and in biography, have all compulsory by their charm. Have as much else of good as we can get, but commence scientifically, with the near and dear. Be not Irish-American. though they are witty and delightful, be not French-American, though they abound in grace; be not English-Amerlcan, though our hearts warm to such, but in one corner of the public library he Alabama-Ameri- can, and throughout all the rest, be citi- gems of the world and members of the family of God. All things being equal buy our books of Alabama merchants. For if the man does not provide for his family is more than an infider'-what account shall we render if we fail to encourage our neighbor who is striving to keep his fami- ly provided for and himself from falling by the way-side?
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
Three LIghtning storIes

From the Denver Republican.
 A party of commercial men 1ounged in the easy chairs in the rotunda- of the Brown Palace hotel last evening.
 "As I was going to remark" said the eolonge man, "I was travelling in Texas few years ago, and spent a day or two at place where gang of men were build- ing a new railroad. There were at least two hundred of them. On this particular day a thunderstorm came up and bolt of lightning struck almost in the center of the men. A dozen or more of them were stunned by the blow and knocked down. One man, who was standing very near where the bolt struck had his clothes burn- ed little. He was all right in a few min utes, and went about his work. About quit ting time he put his hand in his pocket to look at his watch, and. much to his surprise, found his pocket empty and the bottom of 1t torn out He went back to where he fell when the lightning struck and found rough chunk of silver, all that remained of his watch. The heat from the lightning had evidently melted it, and it burned its way through the pocket and fell to the ground"
 "If that story won't convince you on the spot. I have one that will" said the
 
 Before I go further let me state that this story is an actual fact and no fool ing. In Arizona last summer Mrs. Il. J. Allen, wife of the financial agent of the United Verde mine, was seated in room with another woman sewing. A thunder storm was raging outside, when suddenly a clap of thunder came and a flash Of light which blinded the women sewing. After they had recovered from the shock Mrs. Allen found that bolt had come down the chimney. and, as it flew across the room it brushed against her back hair and melted all the hairpins that had held 1t up few moments before. further in- vestigation revealed the fact that the bolt had struck the corner of bed in the adjoining room, shattering the wood. Strange as it may seem, Mrs. Aliens hair was not even snged.'
 The other members of the party moved uneasily in their chairs, excepting the Chicago man. Turning to his companions he said:
 While in Georgia year ago last spring a darkey was struck by lightning and lives to tell the tale. He was riding home across a cotton field during a thunder storm when a bolt of lightning struck him between the shoulders. It ran down his back, burned a hole in the saddle, killing the mule under him. He fell off the mule and walked home in the rain ,bemoaning the loss of his suit of clothes, which had been badly torn by the lightning. Upon his arrival home, when he went to change his clothes, his wife made the discovery that the lightning had made a white stripe down his black back. He carries that mark to this day"