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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
CHICKENS COME HOME.
Turkey Cites Precedents for Refusing
to Pay American Claims

Washington, Aug. 9.-Relative to the
statement from Constantinople that the
Turkish government has declined to
recognize the American demands for
indemnity for outrages committed upon
American missionary establishments in
Turkey during the Armenian troubles,
1t is learned that this answer was re-
turned some time ago, and, in fact, has
been consistently rendered by Turkey
whenever approached on this subject.
The Turkish answer has adrOitIy cited
the attitude OF the United States in
cases where claims were preferred by
foreign governments for damages sus-
tanned by their citizens in riot
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Lady Yarde-BuIler at Frisco.

San Francisco, Aug. 9.-Lady Yarde-
Butler, whose many escapades have
Won for her a disagreeable notoriety in
dlHerent parts of the world, is in San
francisco, and is temporarily demiciled
ed the formaity of registering. The
IN down town hotel, where she avoid
Iady returned from the east in company
with her attorney and intends REMAND
ing here for some time
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Officers Overnowerad.

Griffin, Ga, Aug. 9.-John Meadows
a negro, who yesterday attempted to
assault a little girl at Carmel. was cap
tured near here by officers of the law
toGay- While conveying the negro to
jail the officers were overpowered nv a
mob of $50 citizens who took their pris
oner from them, swung him from a limb
and r1ddled his body with bullets,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
FRANCE WANTS HER BOAT.
Strong Protest Against Holding the
Olinde Rodriguez

Fresh and energetic instructions
have been sent to NJ CambOn, the
French ambassador at Washington to
secure the release of the French steam
er Olinde Rodriguez. The minister for
foreign affairs, for a week past, has
pointed out to the United States that
the detention is arbitrary and illegal
and has laid stress on the fact that she
has mail diplomatic bags on board.
The steamer Olinde Rodriguez was
captured by the New Orleans on July
Il off San Juan de Porto Rico and was
taken as a prize into Charleston, s. c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
CHANCE to Redeem It.

Denver. Colo, Aug. 9.-The sale Of
the Denver, Leadville) and Gunnison
South Park railroad under the decree
of foreclosure, will not take place on
August Is, as would be inferred from
the wording of the decree entered in
the United States court on Saturday
The reorganization committee of the
Gulf railway is given until August 16 to
redeem the road and then advertising
the sale will begin. 1t will probably be
road is sold
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
20 Persons Drowned.

of DR.. Campos Sales. president of Bra
I'll, by the Transatlantic liner Thames,
for America (probably BuenOs Ayres)
today two steamers that were carrying
friends to bid him farewell came into
collision. swapping two small boats. 1t
is feared that no fewer than 20 persons
were drowned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

The State Journal re-
ceiveS the full day leased-wire
Associated Press report, is a
member of the American
Newspaper Publishers Asso-
citation, has four Linotypes,
fast Web Perfecting Press, etc.
The State Journal has a
larger circulation than any
other daily paper published in
the great State of Kansas. It
requires A carriers Exclusive
of newsboyS) to circulate the
paper in Topeka and suburbs.
The State Journal recent
1y erected for its exclusive use
as a permanent home, a hand
some double front pressed brick
building Of three floors. The
location is one of the most
eligible business sites In To
peka-the southeast corner Of
Kansas avenue and Eighth st.
The building is one of the
most complete newspaper
structures IN the west and has
many unique among
these are construction and ar
rangement by which the four
Linotypes are seen in operation
behind plate glass facing Kan
sas avenue, and also through
a large glass window from
the business office.
Don't advertise IN the State
Journal unless you feel con
fident that its daily circulation
is just what the above figures
set forth. Any evidence ap-
parent1y to the contrary will
be cheerfulIy received and proof
produced to convince the most
skeptica1 that we do not claim
anything about Our circulation
for which we cannot vouch.
No returns are allowed
anyone; when a paper goes out
from the State Journal office, It
goes out to stay.
The State Journal has
been Under the present man
agement for over12 years, and
its daily circulation IN that time
has increased from 800 to over
$4,000, or an average growth
of more than 1000 a year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
SUTRO,S WEALTH.
What Disposition He Made of It is
Yet Unknown.

position of e fo7t5e eft 6v n ma as as
Adolph SutrO is still in doubt. When Dr.
Emma Merritt was appointed guardian
of her father last February the Sutro es-
tate was appraised a 81, S49, 572. Its real
value, however, is believed to be much
more. 1t is said that sons and daughters
will share equally in its distribution.
1t had long been eX-MayOr SutrO's de-
sire and intention to give the SutrO
Heights property and the Sutro library to
the people of San Francisco. Whether
the conditions of his illness prevented him
from carrying out his plan is yet to be
made known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
MADE VERY DEAD.
A Texas Negro Hanged Then is Shot
100 Times.

St Louis, Aug. "a special to the Re
public from Palestine, Tex, says:
Sunday morning the wife of a prominent
railroad man and a young lady visiting
here were awakened by a negro IN their
room and endeavoring to chloroform them.
They screamed and he escaped. Later
Dan Ogg, a negro, was arrested and identi-
fed by the LADIES' At midnight mob of 2]0
men invaded the all, secured Ogg and
hanged him in the court house yard. A
volley. of 100 shots was fired into the
swinging body.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

Suizun. Cal. Aug e-F. IuIbfng has
commenced 1iG shipping dried apricots from
there is an increasing demand in tbSt
country for all kinds of dried fruit and he
VII make extensive shipments there this
forwarded 81 SSNNS SSSAA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
Death of Madame wortb

Paris, Aug. 9.-Madame Charles Fred
erick Worth, widow of the famous cos
tuner VINO DIED in March, 1895, and his
successor in the superinteDdencv of tbs
Worth establishment died tndaT -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
Homeseekers' Excursion.

Tickets to points in Oklahoma and In
dian Territory will be on sale at Santa
Fe ticket offices August 16, 1898, at one
fare plus $500 for round trip.
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.


FOR SALE-wiu have car oats on
track Monday. 1t viii pay, you to see
me if you want load. We make specially
of good northern oats and always have
plenty on hand Feed of all kinds at
lowest cash price, wholesale and retail
Phone $50. lib East Fourth st. NJ
Alexander.
FOR SALE-12 nice lots. all in a body,
one Of the incest building spots in the
west part of the city. Nice shade trees
in front and fenced and set in bluegrass
This is a bargain. Inquire Of Jones &
GiVenS, go Kansas ave-, upstairs.
LIST your property with Jones & Givens:
$40 Kansas ave If you have any kind Of
property to sell see US. If you want to
buy property see US If you have any
houses to rent list them with US, as We
have big demand for houses.
FOR SALE-Lots 1853. 165, 167 Buchanan
St, east front, within $50 feet Of Sixth
ave. car line; $500 each. @. K. Holiday
Jr., ABS Kansas ave.
FOR SALES lots near the Santa Fe
shops, IS lots Twenty-first and Madison
SITS, 60 lots near Shorey, 8 room house and
H acres near city limits, so acres miles
north, all on time payments or cheap for
cash M Heery, 109 East Third
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
Yellow Jaundice Cured.

Suffering humanity should be supplied
with every means possible for its relief
1t is with pleasure we publish the follow
ing: This is to certify that I was a ter
rible sufferer from yellow jaundice for
over six months. and was treated by some
of the best physicians in our city, and all
to no avail. DR.. Bell, our druggist rec
commended Electric Bitters; and after
taking two bottles. I was entirely cured
I now take great pleasure in recommend
ing them to any person suffering from
this terrible malady- I am gratefully
yours. NJ A. HOgarty. Lexington. KY
Sold by Swift & Holiday, druggists. r..
Collars and cuffs Hundred to look like
rnnrrr l,rr Raarlaes Stoo m T.or1ndrrr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

If troubled with rheumatism, Neural
gia, Sciatica or any Nervous disease, call
at the John H. Woodbury. institute, ~
West 42d St, n. Y, for treatment; static
electricity given by physicians who have
made these diseases a. special study. Static
electricity, when applied to parts affected,
gives immediate relief and in time cures.
Consultation free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
Flower Committee Meetine

Wednesday afternoon at 3 O'Clock All
ladies' of the city invited to meet wiz, he
committee at their rooms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

sI6.O5 to Indianapolis and return via
ust 19, 20 and q.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
Omaha Exnosition

Fast train leaving Topeka 4:55 a. m.
VIA Santa F'e Route. arrives in Omaha
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
WATCHMAKER.

WATCHES cleaned, 75c: clocks, Soc;
mainsprings. 75c; crystals, 1Oc. Cash
paid for old gold or silver. All work guar
anteed- Old jSwelry exchanged for new.
If hard up. see Uncle Sam. SIP Kan ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

$l6.05 to Indianapolis and return via
santa F'e Route. Tickets on sale Aug
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
LEGAL NOTICE.


(F7irst published in the Topeka State
Journal August 9Th, 1881
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

First published in the Topeka State
Journal August 9Th, 1889
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
A BIG POW wow.
10000 Cherokee Indians Gather at
Tucker Springs

Wichita, Kan, Aug. 9.-The largest
gathering of full blood Cherokee In
dams ever held in the Indian Territory,
is in session at Tucker Springs, Chero-
kee nation, an out of the way place on
the Grand river Indians commenced
gathering there Sunday morning and
they are still arriving. The meeting
was called by Daniel Redbird, head
captain of the Jeetoowahs for the pur-
pose of discussing various affairs of the
nation and the national party will also
select a candidate for chief
1t is estimated that fully 10000 In
dams are in attendance and many
white adopted citizens. The affair will
last four or five days and end with a
big dance. Last year at a convention
of this kind five men were killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
TahIequah. u, Aug. s.-Chief Maze

u1tII, I. I .. OIaIy
has recommended the council to pro-
vide for a commission to treat with the
Dawes commission, hoping by this
means to eliminate the most objection
able features of the Curtis bill.
Joel Bryan, the noted old settler,
Cherokee delegate to Washington for
over % years. died today, aged 80. He
collected over a million dollars from the
government for unpaid sums due the
old settler Cherokees-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
Circulation Growth.

III the year 1855 the circulation
aOas ................ 500
January I, 1897, acre printed. 3,Is5
Daily Average for year 1891. 1850
Daily Average for year 1884,. 1000
Daily Average for year 1885,. 6,2L3
Daily acreage for year 1884,. 8,4I8
Daily Average for year 1885,. 9, sI7
Daily Average for year 1890 10, 76O
Daily acreage for gear 1897 III, 3ss
Daily Average second quarter
1898. 1865. ,055
Compared With Last Year.
Daily Average for second three
months Of 1897 ESQ
Daily Average for second three
months Of 1898 O55
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
FLORISTS.

MRS. ]. R. HAGUE. Florist, successor to
R. J. Groves. S17 Kansas ave. Phone 6O2.
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WANTED-A place as housekeeper for
widower or as nurse for the sick: not
afraid of cOntagiOn; or would take charge
of house for old people. Address A B.,
1905 Polk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

Collars and cuffs Hundred to look like
new, by Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

WANTED-Good girl for general house
ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

LOANS on pianos, typewriters bicycles,
guns, watches, diamonds and any per-
sOnaI property. L. Biscoe, 523 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
WANTED-HELP.

WANTED-Man to do some hewing; will
furnish broad-ax; none but good newer
need apply. Call No. 624 Western ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
MONEY.

MONEY LOANED on pianos, organs,
sewing machines, typewriters and any
good security. N. B. Campbell. Cos Kan
Sas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

MILLIONS eastern money ror investment
New York.
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WANTED-A position as housekeeper to
widoWer or old couple as monthly
nurse good cook or baker. ia Hancock ST.
WANTED-Ladies or gentlemen wishing
employment Call at lis West Sixth,
European hotel
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FUEL AND FEED.
--~--~~~-~-~~~~~~---~-~-~
LEAVE your orders for coal, -four feed
and seeds with Van SIyck, 500 W. 10th.
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I HAVE $500 to loan. B. Crumrine, 42S
Kansas ave.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
WANTED-AGENTs.

~O~~-~-~O~O~~~~-~-~~~-~-~ ~-~N~-~0~-~~C-0-O~~C@O
AGENTS-Visit every store, sell machine
for printing signs on fences, bridges,
sidewalks, etc. Arc Co., 26 Arc ST., Ra-
cine, Wis.
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WANTED-sALEsMEN.

SIS TO S35 a week and expenses paid me1
to sell cigars on time; experience unnec
essary. w. L. Kline Co., St Louis, Mo.
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J. NJ BAIRD. hot air furnaces, pumps
and tin roofing. 216 W. 9Th. Tel 359.
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WANTED-FEMALE HELP.

WANTED-Woman to help about house
work in country. Address w. p, care
Journal.
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WANTED-Competen dressmakers. Mrs.
Mercer, Crosby Bros.
WANTED-White girl for general house
work. Call at 1873 Kansas ave.
WANTED-A good white girl for general
homework; must be competent cook.
Apply at 1925 Fillmore st.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-30
SPANISH HOME PORTS
MAY BE ATTACKED.
United states Plans TO Seize Cauaries
and Isle Of Hinorca for
Bases of supply

NEW YORK. April "a special TO the
Journal from Washington says:
The board OF strategy recommended a; a
lata hoar Thursday evening that rs soon
as jt becomes apparent shat the Spanish
fleet does not intend 20 cross the Atlantis.
the Canary Islands IN the Atlantic. and
ore o. taa DsIaeric islands In the Mediter-
ranean. probably the Island OF Minorca,
WI be seed by the United States as
bases Of supplies.
II the Spanish feet does not come to US
the board 81 strategy has decided iha, TO
end tho war the United States ships must
attack Spain az home THE best sarships
are certain 70 arrive on the ether side Of
the Atlantic considerable TIE worse for the
voyage. by seizing the CanarieS they can
In inAds base ot operations agains; Spain.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-30

HONKONG. April 2s.--I, Is reported from
Manila that the American fleet was sight
ed off Bol.nao. north OF Manila, but the
weather was too stormy for the flee; 20
communicate with the insurgents.
1t Is denied that the Spanish fleet has
left Manila to meet the American squad
ron. On The contrary 1t is asserted the
Spanish warships will remain IN Manila
bay TO assist the forces All Manila tele-
grams arc censored and communication
with Hongkong has been suspended.
LONDON. April 30.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mall from Hongkong, dated Friday.
says:
War news is scarce. Nothing has been
heard of the American fleet or from Man
liza. Commodore Dewey considers that his
duty viii be done when the Spanish fleet
has been captured and safety has been as
sured for American trading vessels. Eleven
OF these vessels aye overdue aud&he Amer
ians feel exceedingly anxious.
The formation of the provisional govern
ment at Manila will be announced at the
discretion OF United States Consul WAL
Jams.
IT Ia believed that there are not many
Spanish troops at Manila. They have gone
into the interior. The American feet car
rles In all 20oo officers and men. The
Concord is expected to return here for
dispatches on Wednesday.
A dispatch 10 the Daily Mail from Sing
apore says:
Commodore Dewey was accompanied by
Jose Alexandrino. a prominent officer un-
der Agumaldo. Alexandr:no has magical
influence in the Philippines. and will head
the popular movement to throw off Span
ish rule. A naval battle is expected to oc-
cur today friday. in Manila bay. Her
majesiys ship Buenaventura has sailed,
presumably for Manila.
The Hongkong correspondent OF the Daily
Telegraph says:
Aguinaldo, the insurgent chief and his
colleagues are celebrating a plan TO make
n descent in force near Manila. They have
secured a vessel for the purpose, and have
b'ctt iASiFAiAhhS SaffAAIN Win .fsS Stih
ammunition from the American squadron.
Manila Is imprcxnabIe.
MADRID, April 2e.-ii p. m.-According
to dispatches from Manila, the Vos Es-
panols describes the port of Manila as I'm
pregnable. The paper asserts that the
forts at Maleton. Sud Malatea. Militia.
Paster. Millas and st. Lucia Pillar hristie
with guns. chiefly krupp-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-30
PORTUGAL DEGREES NEUTRALITY.
Six Articles Covering the Usual
Points 70 Hc OhSerxed.

LISBON. April 29.-The official gazette
today publishes she neutrality decree or
Portugal II the war between Spain and
the United States. This is similar 70 the
decree issued az the outbreak ot tas
Fraaco-Prussian war ana contains six ar
llcles:
Fs-st-Fovttis the eGuipmen: Of privat-
GERS In Portuguese waters.
Second Forhias entry cf prsv8teers into
Portuguese waters.
Thsr,f-P.rrsits be3.igsrents % make
short stay 81 Portuguese ports
Fourth Defines legitimate trade rs To-
CARDS hs,liee~enss, and taFbIds trading In
goods csa~ sisssres1 cort~al1saga of aar.
kEfsh-~Wayns porTuguss. ard foreigners
in Portugal against ses5ous contrary 20
ths security Of the stale.
Slxsh-Re.uses prn,s1Giou - AAy N
Sraugers oe the dscsoA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-30
Has Actually Sailed From the
Cape Verde Islands.
PROBABLY GONE TO THE CANARIES.

treat Pressure at the War Department to Secure the Po
sitions of Brigader and MaorGenera in the New Vol
unteer Army, and to Obtain Changes in the Plans for
Mobilization of the Troops--The Growls of European
Countries Over the Proposition to Blockade the Philip
pines Causes No Uneasiness at Washington City.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-30
TIE FLEET i NON
At TIE PHILIPPINES.
Sighted OF the Coast at Bo-
hinao, North of Manila.
FIGHT EXPECTED EARLY.
Insurgent Leaders Are With Ad-
miral Dewey and Will Help.
FIGHT EXPECTED EARLY.

Spanish In Manila Hold the Cable
and Censor All News-COmmunicA-
tfon With HOngkonH Cut OG-The
Spanish Fleet, IL In Asserted NJ
One Time, Has Left Manila To
Meet the On-C0ming Americans.
legged ships Are still at Manila
to Assist In Defending the Port.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-01-28
FOSSIL FLASHES.

Wm Higgins OF Thirtymile is very sick
with something like quincy.
Wayne Hamilton and n B Hastain are
among the GLoBE's new subscribers here
this week
Most OF the stock In this section are
being fed, but hay is scarce and sells at
Klondike prices.
Carl N Wagner of Wagner is in town
and reports some five inches Of snow in
the Haystack valley.
1T Keyes left Wednesday for Crook
county to look after his sheep, OF which
he has several bands.
The noted race horse Steamboat Bill'
is wintering in the Haystack valley pre-
paratory for the early spring races.
Geo. b. Tedrowe, who formerly ran
saloon at Fossil and Heppner, is now in
the same business at the new mining
town of Sumpter, Baker county.
Jas Morrow Of Cottonwood started
Tuesday for Dyea, Alaska. lie says he
doesn't intend going farther than Lake
Bennett, where he will build boats.
Charles Colby of Burnt Ranch, Crook
county. has just arrived from the outh
OF Thirtymile, where he had been trying
to make deal with II Il Graham for
kta fsno .;,,au .oooh
N B Hastain says no one here is better
able to Judge the quality of the tender
loin" he took to Mitchell last week than
is the writer who called attention to it
in the paper, who sampled slice of it.
A good many hogs have been butcher
ed in this neighborhood lately. They get
so fat over here that they have to be
prodded with sharp stick to hear which
end the squeal comes out Of, SO as to
know where to shoot them.
Il A Crawford and L l French of
Mayville will also join the army Of gold
hunters in Alaska this spring. They
propose to 80 in by way Of Spokane With
pack horses and do some prospecting
on some Of the unprospected streams
between there and Klondike.
If all who are talking Of going to Alas
ka this spring go, there will hardly be
enough men left TO take care Of the wom-
en- and children. And II / don't miss
my guess many of them will return SO
poor that they will not be able to cross
a free bridge, and so thin that they can't
tell backache from bellyache.
Charley Clarno has leased his place on
the John Day river, including the ferry
boat, to Frank Malone for one year. II
at the end Of this time Mr. Malone wants
to retain 1t at the price OF the first year,
$500, he can do so for two years longer
Then if Mr. Malone wants to buy it he
has first chance for $500 Charley has
been there a long time and been very
courteous public servant, and many oI
his old friends will miss him, but MI
Malone is also a good man and is deserv
! ing OF success.