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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04

Senator johnson has introduced
a bill providing for the appoint
ment Of ioremen Of grand juries by
Circuit Judges. The appointment
is for one year and the compens :
ton IS per day for the time en-
plOyed.
Without a competent foreman =
grand jury falls short Of its OBJ
iect and fails to find many viola.
tons Of the law. But with a quail.
fled and fearless man in that pusi.
tion crime can be hunted down and
punished. 1t il well known fact
that under the present system o.
drawing names from the jury
wheel 1t often happens that not on,
Of the lot is competent to ali tn,
place properly. Men with the pc
cullar qualifications for first clasi
foremen are not very plentiful.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04
LOUISA
NORMAL SCHOOL.
Louisa, Lawrence Co., KY Opens January 81,
1898. Closes June II, 1898.

Location pleasant. Building finest in the
county. association most confeniGL Sur
ronndineS highly favorable T0wn Dervaded
6yd wholesome religious influence, enanat-
ing from the several churches.
High School WorkG thorough preparation
for entrance to cOLLeSe
Teachers Normal Course designed to meet
the cdRtS of those tOiShiHS to raise the standard
Of their certificates or to get methods of in
StructiOn. Method Uorb and training of
teachers speciality
Students heartily Welcomed byt the people of
the tolCn, and board MY be obtained at rea-
s0nGble rates
DWFo scope and work. terms etc. see amour
lent write
P. 8. BARNES, B. g., Prin., Louisa. XIV.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04
FULLERS.

Born, on the % inst to Mr.. and
Mrs W. A. Austin, a Glib girl. :,
....J.F. Skeens came home from
Denton Saturday, where ne has
been attending school. DIR. l.,
T.LOar and wife, from Ohio, Is vie
ting the family Of o. S. LOar
Mrs. VIM. Justice, Of Louisa, Wis,
tied her mother this week. 5000.
Coon Kinner aud Mr.. Diamond
passed through here Sunday.
A. l. Dalton and bride OF KenOva,
are Waiting his father, DIR. J.
Dalton . Miss Ida Hewlett and
Laura walles visited at Catalpa
last week 500. What has become
Of ~, s." At Potter we would
like to hear from him again.
? LIrrI.E BOYS,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04

A bill has been introduced in
Congress providing for the election
Of United States Senators by pOpu-
lar vote. 1t is said the developments
in the Hanna bribery investiga-
tion in Ohio are increasing the
sentiment for the bill in Washing.
ton. We hope the Democratic par
ty will make this proposition an is
sue in the next campaign. 1t is a
badly needed reform.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04

The resolutions recently adopted
by the Boyd County Division Of the
Big Sandy Improvement AssocIa-
ton will doubtless interest our
readers and we therefore publish
themi
WHEREAS, We point with pride
to the splendid piece Of engineering
skill and the great success OF the
needle dam located in the Big San
dy river at Louisa, Ky, and
WHEREAs, This structure so per-
feet In all Its parts, would prove an
obstruction and a waste unless fur
Their appropriations are made to
complete the slsckwater navigation
undertaken.
WHEREAS, Such : per cent. OF
the population Of our government
is within com merclal radius Of this
storehouse OF undeveloped riches,
that simple justice demands the
improvement OF this waterway;
and
WHEREAS, The great towns and
cities Of the Ohio and Mississippi
valleys lie below the mouth OF the
Big Sandy river-tho Big Sandy
valley, reaching as It does, into the
States OF Kentucky, Virginia and
West Virginia, being the largest
undevelOped coal field In the world
and that this lies nearest to these
important commercial centres,
therefore he II
Resolred-That we prsy and petit.
ton our honorable Senators and
Representatives In Congress to use
their best efforts to secure 9 sum.
Gent appropriation 10 accomplish
this work and develop the unlimlt.
ed resources Of this hitherto neg
lecIed and undevsloped section o.
country.
Resolred-That We pledge oul
hearty cooperation with the PEG
pie Of Lawrence, johnson, Martin
Floyd Knott and Magoffin counties
Kentucky; Buchanan and Wis,
counties, Virginia, and Wayne and
Mlngo counties, West Virginia, il
all efforts to secure the improve
ment OF Big Sandy river.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04

Senators Deboe and Lindsay have
reached an agreement on Mr.. De-
boe's bill to divide the State into
two judicial districts. Mr.. Lind
say will support the measure, but
1t is the intention to omit all refer
ences in the bill as to places where
the court shall be held.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04

The long deadlock in the Tenne-
see Legislature has been broken by
the election OF Thomas B. Turley
to the U. S. Senate.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04
Clever Trick

- -ANNNA - IN
ItcertAinly looks like it, butt there
is really no trick about it. ANY.
body can try it who has Lame Back
and Weak Kidneys, Malaria OF
nervous troubles. We mean be
can cure himself right away by tax
ing Electric Bitters. This mede.
cine tones up the whole system acts
rs q stimulant to the Liver and
Kidneys, is a blood purifier and
nerve tonic. 1t cures Constipation
Head Ache, Painting Spells Sleep
lessness and Melancholy. II il
purely vegetable, mild laxative
and restores the system to its nat.
ural Vigor. Try Electric Bittsrc
and be conqinced that they are 8
miracle worker. Every bottle
guaranteed. Only SO q bottle al
A. NJ Hughes Drug Store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04

Senator DshOe is showing q COM
mendable interest in the Big San
dy river improvement. He re-
Gently asked the Secretary OF
War, BY private letter, for full in
formation regarding the Big Sandy
valley and river, and as to what
hiss been done in the way OF I'm
prOyemsnt, and what Is proposed
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04
FRIDAY. FEB. 4, 1898.

The bills introduced by Senator
johnson relating to Magistrates
courts were unfavorably reported
by the committee.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04

Hon. Jas. Hughes Is working for
Big Sandy appropriations both by
letter and personal appeal TO the
West Virginia delegation in Con-
gress.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04

The great Big Sandy Valley, with
its immense stOrehOuse Of wealth,
is on the eve Of = new and progress
siye development,which will make
happy many homes with the rich
est field OF mineral ever known to
tie world, and the West yirginisn
desires TO be = prominent factor In
the cOnsummation Of putting into
the markets Of the world our won
deriuI resources.-williamson W
Virginian-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04

Hon. A. s. Berry keeps up HE
good work for our river.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04

The aid OF the Virginia delega-
ton in Congress has been enlisted
for Big Sandy river by the citizens
OF the headwaters OF this river, in
Buchanan county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04

Strong, steady nerves
Are needed for success
Everywhere. Nerves
Depend simply, solely.
Upon the blood.
Pure, rich, nourishing
Blood feeds the nerves
And makes them strong.
The great nerve tonic is
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Because it makes
The blood rich and
Pure, giving it power
To feed the nerves.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Cures nervousness,
Dyspepsia, rheumatism.
Catarrh, scrofula,
And all forms Of
Impure blood.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04

Congressman Fitzpatrick Isldolng
valiant service for Big Sandy.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04

The citizens OF Wayne county,
W. Va, held q masa meeting by
call Of the County Court, and sd-
opted = vigorous and ~elI prepared
set Of resolutions calling upon Con-
gress for Big Sandy appropriations.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04
TheUnIted States will send anoth.
or war ship TO Cuba.

r. D. Hill, Of Williamsburg, has
been appointed U. $. District At
torney for Kentucky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04

Logan Banner: ave do not hall
appreciate the country we live In
Surrounded as We are, by ~ fair q
land Ss ever the sun ever shons
upon, rich In mineral wealth. fer,
tile fields, and vast forests OF tim.
Der, tesmlng with busy, lndustri-
Gus population, and We lack but
little to be rich and great. Wait
till the magic wand Of development
touches us aud our hills and val.
leys will blossom ~ tho rOse.s
The above Is very pretty aud true,
but let's not do 90 much "wAltlng. y
A little practical work towards ap'
prOpFla1iOns Tor Tug river alaekwa'
ter would DO u better plan. 6tiI
up your Congressman and pVVmi-
nen, citizens on this subject.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04

This is a piece of work that
counts:
capt. J. S. RittenhOuse IL doing
all he can to aid in securing an sp-
preparation for the Big Sandy. He
sent our Congressman, T. Y. Fitz-
patrick, barrel Of small blocks Of
the finest camel coal so that Mr.
Fitzpatrick could put asmaIl bloch
on the desk OF each member Of the
House to prove to them that there
is coal in the Big Sandy Valley
Paintsville Commercial.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-04

s2s,7tA o. 09e.7ll es
ROBERT DIXON, Commissioner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
WHY THE SPANIiRDS CAN'T SHOOT
~ West letter to Toronto Mail.

KY West letter to Toronto Mail
From my house in Santiago overlooking the
hnrbOr where Cerverl's fleet is bottled up
said he. Il had but 70 Int my eyes TO any day
from three TO four Spanish hattle-ships. Never
once did | drill or firing practice or any
There were plenty OF blank shots fred on kings
and queens birthdays and saints days. but
once was there any real nrlne al targets. To show
you the difference. when war broke out | was or
dcrcd out OF Santiago | went to Port Antonio
jamaica for six weeks While there a big British
man-of-war carls into port Early next morning
was awake..ei py the sound OF hrlna Jack Tar
bull s-eye, which rang whenever the SGlet hit 1t.
and nine times out OF ten II did Later In The DAY
boat came ashore with firing party who prac-
tsed there for the whole afternoon Early morn
ing. too. you could see them drilling away on the
decks | remember AT the time contra sting the dif-
the Spaniards can't shoot; they can't even march
used 10 them In Santiago there. struggling
mp the narrow street, some carrying their guns
across the shoulder. others trailing them by their
sides man keeping step with the other But
they'll fight for they are not towards.
They used 10 the Cuban way of hghting
though one time AT the beginning Of the war
OF when the Spanish soldiers crossed H. and from
that day you couldn't pay a Spaniard TO follow a
Cuban when he runs, and the Cuban always runs
lie fights guerilla fashion, but never In stand -up
facc-to-face battle. The Spaniards used TO cry
Come on. then! You won't? Well, run, now rum
but they wouldn't follow. told one OF the Spanish
officers that when they met the Yankees IL would
much surprised He seemed 10 think that our boys
would run like the Cubans He's learning different
there In Santiago to-day" said the Consul
wagging his head seward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
THE EMPEROR WILLIAM WARNED

STRONG LANGUAGE USED AT CHURCH MEET
mo ABOUT THE KAIsERs ATTITUDE.
The Emperor Williams ears might have burned
last night There a largely attended Germa n
song festival IN the Peoples Church. at No. rs
East SIXTY -nrst-st and the way some OF the ora
tors talked OF the war lord" was calculated to
make his auricular organs smart
The Rev Elmer A Dent Is the pastor Of the
church. A large number OF his people are Ger
mans and intensely loyal 10 their adopted land. and
they look with displeasure upon the Efforts OF the
Kaiser 10 NEEDLE I'm American affairs IT Manila To
give them an opportunity OF expressing their loyalty
and incidentally OF telling the Emperor TO keep his
hands on the meeting was held. 7 w. Radcliffe.
OF the Metropolitan Temple. opened II with a
patriotic address. lie deplored the actions OF the
Kaiser and expressed regret that Bismarck was not
the helm of the German ship Of state.
III he were" said the speaker. warmly. there
would have been no Irene incident. | want 10 say.
however that will place every dollar or my money
the loyalty OF the German Americans 10 their
adopted country. II the humpttous young Kaiser
his conduct let him be undeceiNcd II there
WAS war with the fathsrland tomorrow. 90 per
cent Of the German Americans would hght 10 the
death under the folds OF the Stars and Stripes.
Great appausc)
II believe the Emperor represents only himself"
continued the speaker In the letters we get from
expressed for this great Republic, the country that
has been kind to us all
Mr. and Mrs Kerr stirred the large audience with
several patriotic German and American songs DR..
T. Nice played violin solo which was variation
Of Home. Sweet Home and other songs were
sung Each chorus was strong, and the depth Of
determination to stand by the Stars and Stripes
was plainly shown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
presented Downright fairy tales are more 70
the point In the hands OF youngster

presented Downright fairy tales are more 70
the point In the hands OF a youngster
The Appletons publish in uniform edition OF
Ave ll-made volumes the stories by Mr. Gil
bert Parker which have previously appeared
with their imprint. II is comely set OF books
and a reasonable tribute to the talent or the
novelist He liz a capable though not a hril!-
liant writer He has romance and certain
t,nge OF originality. for which we forgive him
the rather stiff gait of his stories They need
a little more fire. little more go. TO be quite
captivating. This edition includes The iran
Of the Sword" The Seats OF the Mighty The
Translation Of a Savage" Mrs. Fachion ana
The Trespasser."
From James Pott CO. we have received an
Illustrated Narrative OF Events Connected
with the Bicentennial Celebration Of Trinity
Church. New-York. in May. MDCCCXCNll"
good full-page portrait Of the Rev. DIT Morgan
Dix the rector Of Trinity, appears opposite the
title-page. and scattered through the volume
are pictures relating TO the event Ihe history
NJ Old Trinity is closely bound up with the MS
tory OF the metropolis. and this sumptu'us
chronicle OF its two hundredth birthday cele-
bration. including as IT does also very com
plete history of the parish from the beginning
will be valued by students OF American ihsutu
fjOna
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
EXPLOITS OF THE DIXIE.

Key West Fla, July 18.-The Maryland Naval
Reserves on the gunboat Dixie. under COM
mander Davis are doing lively skirmist "ofH Oh
the south cost Of Cuba chasing gunboats' ue-
stroying blockhouses and capturing prizes
The Dixie left the main body OF the feet about
June 20 and took blockading station oe'"eeH
Cape Cruz and the Isle OF Pines. The nrst 'h'hs
she did was 10 destroy biocKhouse ~ "'o
mouth Of the San Juan River. This was done by
a few shots and without any attempted resist
ance The same day she drew In TO ihhict l'ho
punishment. on another blockhouse AZ the 1901
OF the Guanaya River. AS she approacheu
dozen or more SDaniards were seen 10 run mo
the blockhouse. apparently with the intention Vi
firing upon her The Dixie pumped two or three
6inch shells at them and struck them fairiy
and the blockhouse was wreck
The Dixie lay off watching the smoke curl
Iazilv from the ruins. but no Spaniards emerged
AT this point three Cubaas werc taken ABOARD
they Informed Commander Davis that MS guns
had done better service than he had thought aS
the two destroyed blockhouses had lons pre-
vented communication between the insurgents
on the opposite sides Of Trinidad
The Dixie then proceeded to Casda, the sea-
mort for Trinidad where she encountered TWO
Spanish gunboats. One was the Fernahdo e.
Catolico said 10 have been q ne" ooa' !" WV
last war but now apparently carrying only one
gun. The enemy made frantic efforts to reach
the Dixie with this. but came no nearer than
half a mile Finally the Dixie put smell
straicht at the solitary gun and sent 1t skyward
This was done at range Of 1880 YARDS while
the Fernando eli Catolico lay at her mooring'
necessitating firing across the Casiida haroor
and ooint OF land In addition 10 dismounting
the gun the upper works OF the Spaniard were
badly damaged.
The other gunboat was not identified. She,
too fired at the Dixie. but fell short BY -FOUR
hundred yards A few G-inch shells though
they did not reach her. served as suficient-warn-
ing to silence her.
Incidentally the Dixie also routed body OF
Spanish cavalry at San Juan de Cuba day or
two before the Florida and Fanita expeditions
attempted a landing there. few days later
she captured the Three Bells and the Pilgrim.
prize schooners brought here yesterday after a
hazardous trip.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
TAMPA TROOPS TO BE MOVED.
ORDER SAID TO HAVE RESULTED FROM RE
PORTS OF BAD SANITARY CONDITIONS

Tampa. Fla July 10 (SpecaD-To-day has been
one OF excitement in Tampa The little city mat
has grown marvellously both In size ana prom
iuence as a result OF war received severe shock
on receipt OF news late last night transferring all
the troops TO Fernaudins. save the heaVy arm
lery ana one Regular regiment. the TWO latter 20
be held for embarkation purposes So many orders
have been issued Of late by the Wa Department
only % be countermanded that no surprise or Year
was entertained but hrlgh; and early this morn
ing General Coppinger stamped the news with an
Official order that left no loop-hole for mlscon-
structiou or mi>interpretation.
Preparations ara now under way in all the reg
inlents with view Of clearing out the entire body
OK troops 10y Thursday morning 10 52d Michigan
VIII leave tonight. followed by the saith New-fork
and other regiments as fast as transportation be-
comes available.
The sudden move is attributable 10 a report made
to the President and Secretary OF War. condemn
ing tho sanitary condition OF the different encamp-
ments especially the low lands OF Palmetto Beach
These have become stagnant with garbage. THIS
is especially the Gaze with the volunteer regiments
which have not ntorced the military rules in their
respective camps Typhoid fever Is increasing IN
the hospitals. bat the city and state Boards OF
Health say. and they are corroeorated ny Army
surgeons that this particular disease exists only
|, is said that General Coppnger strongly adyo-
cated the mountains OF North Carolina or Georgia
beyond the yellow fever lines. So I'D Congress
man Iuu. or Iowa. who is here In the interest o.,
the Government. nut the reply came difcct rom
the President enforcing the previous order 70 pro
coed 20 Fernandina. So all arrangements are being
hurrieily made for prompt departure
pointed surgeon on OF the s5h SswYork voGneefs
icinnfied by he War Department Martin Grim
mns son OF John n Crimmins raised from
tenancy in the 6stA Sew-York. but viii i nall prob
ability be- transferred as orderly 10 General Cop
pnger. which position he has hllcd for the last two
weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
WAR CALENDAR.
Feb'ry. 10 MAINE BLOWN UP.
II Court OF Inquiry appointed.
q Inquiry begun.

March Fifty million dollar oil for Natona! de-
fence introduced in House
q Bill passed by House.
Hi,iiiii passed BY Senate
10 oregon leaves San Francisco FOR cuba
2s Maine inquiry report sent TO Congress-
April. coNsUL-GENERA1,,I LEE RECALLED EaSa
II president Mckinley asks authority to in
tervene in Cuba ,.,
70 uufIHTfifMsIas T IN SENT TO SPAIN 7,oo,
q Spain sends passports to Minister "o0u-
% PRt9Sac1IAMATIoN OF CUBAN BLOCK
FHF P Rfs sf5aSsTe e ez thG F6E
Is state Of war declared to have existed
% Great Britain and italy proclaim neu-
p Admiral sampson bomsaras Ma! Matan '1"m
% Commodore Dewey's feet sals Hoi"
Hong Kong for Manila
May. I COMMODORE DEWEY SINKS. THE
SPANISH FLEET At MANILA
II First American blood shed at Cien'uesoS
Dewey made Rear Admiral ,o,,-
1a Admiral sampson bombards San Juan.
Spanish fee teaches M chss sani,asc
q Charleston sails for Manila
"a Oregon reported near Key west
25 Second call for volunteers
First Manila expedition Starts ~,
81 Forts AT the entrance OF santiago mar
June. -. MERRIMAC SUNK At SANTIAGO
Caimanera bombarded.
10 Marines land near Guantanamo
II Four Americans killed near Guanta-
nam0 In first land fight OF the war,
4GENERAL SKATERS ARMY SAILS
FROM TAMPA
l5 Camaras feet sails from Cadiz
% Skaters army arrives or santiago
% Skaters army lands at Paiduiri -
"a FIGHT OF THE ROUGH RIDERS AT
Ia QUASJNA
20 First expedition reaches Manila.
rulv SPANISH OUTWORKS AT SANTIAGO
CARRIED BY ASSAULT.
War Revenue law goes into effect
3CERVFRA'S FLEET DESTROYED
6 Cemara enters SueZ Canal
Hobson and his associates exchanged
Camara starts back.
SANTIAGO SURRENDERS
II Stars and Stripes raised at Santiago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20

bound 10 furnish in that vessel certain speed an
al the same time 70 comply with drawings W hIgh
he neither furnished controlled. Inc prouutisa,
tion OF this opinion. on July IL 1872 iillpai ~
and DESTROYED John Roachs credit. ana inliIteu o
him such financial embarrassment thar ne pe e -an
and Chicago Hounded for partisan purposes, John
Roach who deserved well OF his cou,1ry -, w ma
timely grave His ships, which were criticised 80
bitterly and unfairly have since men n u
changed. sailed Into Manila Bay with DeWey
squadron; the Dolphin, falsely condsmmec o os
"structurally weak" has done yeoman service on
the coast OF Cuba and the Chicago. whose null is
still as IL left the hands of Roach. may yet make
a gallant figure In the closing actions OF the war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
STJJCJDF IN THE PARK.

A w4l-dressed man about twenty-four years old
took carboc acid In Central Park. at Fifth-ave
and Seventy -ninth-st. last night. and died three
minutes after he was discovered by Policeman
Cooney Cooney first saw the man staggering
along the path. He inquired what the trouble was
and the man said he had taken acid. Cooney at
cnce called for assistance. and Policeman Guldera
came TO his aid. The youth struggled to get away
but was led to a bench. The policemen tried to
get him TO tell who he and why he had taken
the acid hut he declined. saying I'm not going
TO die This acid has effect"
Three minutes later he was dead The body
taken 10 the Arsenal and then 10 the Morgue. The
man five feet eight inches tall. slender. Of
light complexion. and dark brown hair and smooth
face. He wore striped trousers brown derby hat.
Il black diagonal coat and striped neggee shirt
He had a plain gold ring with the initials M f..
B." Written on slip Of paper was the name,
Miss Mile Birkman. Care of Browning King *
Co No 405 Broome-st." Tattooed on his right
wrist was a sailor ard anchor. and on the left arm
the coat OF arms OF the city OF NewYork.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-20
ADVANCE IN THE NEW BONDS.

The new per cent war loan bonds not yet
delivered had advanced yesterday TO 1903 A Wall
Street hrm Of bankers offered l02% for them and
had them for sale at 100. II had been thought
from the amount Of the rejected bids that q pro
rata share OF % per cent would go TO the bidders
for $500 amounts. But the careful investigation
OF many OF those thought to DO contrary to the
provisions of the letter requesting bids, Il was
said. shows that they are all right The latest ad.