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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-18

The Two Men from Petersburg in the List
of lhe Lost arr Negrnes.

PETERSBURG. VA. Few. 11.-Speoial
William Coleman and Alfred simmons.
C. the crew of the man-of-war Maine,
which was blown up In the Havana mar
Dor and who are published "a being OF
Petersburg. are thought 20 be negroes.
Simmons is supposed 90 be rom Prince
George county. IL is likely that these
negroes enlisted I'm the United States navy
as marines on che United States monitors
when they were az City Point and were
subsequently transferred 10 the Maine
Mr.. John Barr, general manager and
vice-president of the Norfolk and West
ern Railroad Company; Mr.. l.. Il. john
son. superintendent and two other ofii-
cials OF the road. whose names were not
learned. are in the city to-day inspecting
the property Of the company. The tracks
in the western yard of the company are
TO be so arranged that the street in the
vicinity of the Union, Depot will not be
blOckaded by trains.
In the Corporation Court this after
noon T.. ID. Young and Frank Williams.
negroes. were convicted OF stealing s.
or the person Of Washington Moss, col
ored. Young was given one year In the
penitentiary and Williams eighteen
months
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-18
ALoramolive on Fire.

GORDONSVILLE VA, FEB. l"-Spe-
cial.-There were two alarms OF hle
tsrdav morning. the first a small nre
In negro shanty: the second call ~as -
Chesaneake end Ohio engine No. 50 nat
IL used in drawing passenger train No }
asst The inner portion Of tn Hnei-
neers cab ienited and was preity Wen
eutted. there being much oil on the
ia vcrl. and a stin bre ze blowing
'rbe damage vii be inconsiderabls rs
The engine otherwise was not 'housh' To
fe injured. heavy gale mas been bi ~
inc. from the northwest at intervals S.nSe
..,..orSov ma. ling. Ice formed this
ss.,,,,inc on the smell stre7ms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-18

A naval board Of enquiry has been ap-
pointed 10 investigate the sinking Of the
Maine. II will probably be several days
before the work begins. In the meantime
every theory as to the cause OF the disas-
ter must be merely speculative. The ves-
sci will probably be raised, as this Cow
ernment must get 1t out Of the harbor.
The report that Captain Sigsbee had con-
municated the belief that the wreck was
caused by floating torpedo is denied.
Sensational rumors continue in circu-
lation but as far as is known there is
nothing 70 substantiate them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-18
FRANCES B. WILLARD DEAD.
The Famous Temperance Leader Pa -SeS
Away in HF IiIiy-Ninih Year.
INFLUENZA The III .EDIATE C.USE.
The Best Known Woman In America-bs rs
Nasa Life of self-Sacrifice aud Devo-
tion To the Cause he Espoused,
Some characteristics.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1s.-Miss Frances L.
willard, died at midnight at the Imperial
Hotel.
The famous leader Of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union was strick-
en- with influenza shortly after her arriv-
al at the Empire Hotel in New York last
month, and despite tie unremirting ef-
forts Of skilled physicians and friends has
been steadily growing worse. and her
death had been expected Tor several days.
FAR FROM STRONG.
Miss Wizard went 10 New York early
in January, accompanied by her secre-
tary. Miss Anna Gordon, to cnGcay0r to
raise funds 90 discharge the Temple debt.
She was Tar from strong when she left
for the East, ana fell an easy prey 10
the disease.
Francs l.. willard was easily the best
known wCm3n in America, aad there are
few men In this country who were better
known. She would have mado a success
in any lire OF work that she undertook.
for her personality was fCrcefui and her
VIII power great. IL was ". r. Stead
who referred 90 Miss willard as ahc un-
crowned queen Of American democracy.
In her death the cause of tenn erance
will lose its most earnest, active and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-18

MADRID. Feb. 1.-THE disaster to the
United States battleship Maine Is SIM
cerely lamented by the press and public
here, and especially by the Spanish ohi-
cials. whose regret IS mingled with ap-
prehension lest the accident augment
American hostility. Ihe queen heseh'
was visibly affected. and displayed emo
ton and pleasure al the friendly con-
duct OF the Spanish sailors and author-
ties at Havana.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-18

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE Evening
World has received from Sylvester SEQ
VILE. its correspondent at Havana, the
following reply TO an enquiry as TO
whether strangers were allowed on the
Name the day OF the disaster.
Yes. visitors were on the Maine all
afternoon OF the day OF the explosion
The bomb might then have been deposit
ed near the magazine. as have already
cab'ed. Cables are much delayed here. )"
This despatch bears date OF to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-18

PrTEP sPTRG. VA. Feb. 7.,Specl1l.-,,
the penublic held a meeting tonight and
anrointed committee Of Eve of it's mem-
hers 10 ccnfer with. the committees APP
no'nfed FOR the Chamber OF Commerce
and The Citv Council tomorrow after
~ Congressroan FDes hin for the estab-
lishment Of a na'io7al park on the battle
fields In front OF Petersburg.
sub-committee viii he appointed from
these three committees TO be sent TO
Washington TO urge the passage OIL the
bill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-18
wrATnEG tOHtc,sT.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Forecast for
Friday:
Vrginia-lncrCasing cloudlncss ana pro
bah,v light rain; warmer; sougheastery
WiQQS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-18
,>cr or THERMOMETER.

The range OF the thermometer al Inc
riu,sr ofc. Yesterday vas as follows.
a 20 -. I. A. ei r N $. s
y n 81. r NJ. 49, u NJ, -. Aver
aze, - -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-18
MYSTERY YET.
Probably Several Days
Before Investigation.
COURT OF INQUIRY NAMED.
Alleged Report Of SiSsbee Con-
Cernins Torpedo Denied.
no VERY SOFT COAL ON THE MAINE.

Miss Clara Barton Given Carte Blanche to
DO Everything Necessary For Wound
ed Left in Bavana-Many Improba.
bic stories and Wild Rumors In
CircuIation-PropOsed Relief
Measures For the Families
of the victims-An In.
cendiary Circular Is
Found In Cuba.
Reports from
Lee and
sigsbee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-18

able champion. and humanity the world
ever a devoted friend. TO the women who
have wrought for years with her in her
life work her death will come as a crush
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-18

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-18

Cconrnuea on seventh Page,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29
PEQUAMING POINTERS.

Special Correspondence to THE SENTINEL
Ed Melin was in from Skanet
Tuesday.
JOS. Coil was over from Baraga
Sunday.
VIM. Granger and Chas. Johnson
were in from Skanee Wednesday.
Oliver Johnson is able t0~beNou,
again after few days sickness. !
Geo. Mckenzie and Edward Cal
were at L'Anse Tuesday
Christian Almli returned Wednes-
day from visit with friends and
relatives at Ishpeming.
Miss Ida Knuti left for Calumet
Wednesday morning, where she will
visit friends for few days.
The Misses Esphilirina Belanger
and Pearl Cole, of L'Anse, were
guests of Miss Minnie Jones a few
days last week.
JOS. Lafountain, Fred Chandler
and Geo. Constantineau were in
from the Sturgeon river camps Sun
day.
Isaac Holsoo has returned from
Chassell, where he had been work
ing in the woods for the past two
months.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29
Branded as a Fraud.

The following letter was received
this week from A. Flanagan, of
Chicago, bookseller, educational
publisher and dealer in school sup
plies, and is self-explanatory:
Editor of The SENTINEL,
L'Anse, Mich,
Dear Sir: 1t has been reported
to us that a fellow by the name of
II. Lea, or at least who signs him
self in this way, has been represent
ing to the people in northern Michi-
gan that he is an agent for us, and
is collecting money for papers pub
lished by US and others.
We wish to say that he is fraud
and has no authority to represent
us in any way. He has never
turned any money over to us, and
we would thank you for making
mention of this in your paper. 1t
also, no doubt, would save your
readers being victimized,
Yours truly,
A. FLANAGAN.
Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. "A, 1898.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29
He Was q Marquette Banker
and Ex-State Treas
urer.
PRIVATE BANK INVOLVED
Receivers Say That the Assets
Will More Than Pay the De-
pOsitOrs in Full.

Ex-State Treasurer ]. M. Wilkin-
son, aged 50, died at his home in
Marquette late Monday afternoon
from acute intestinal troubles. The
deceased was a most prominent
citizen and had been in the banking
business at Marquette for the past
twenty -four years, residing in that
city since 1865. He was a prominent
Republican. He served as dele
gate at the Minneapolis convention
in 1892, and was a member of the
board which built the branch prison
at Marquette. He served the city
in the capacity of alderman and had
been on the water board during the
past eighteen years.
The affairs of his private bank are
now in the hands of the receivers,
where they were placed last Satur-
day. This was done to protect the
bank from run, which would have
been inevitable at his death. The
move was also made so that all
creditors would get just share of
the assets, which the receivers say
will more than pay the depositors
in full Had it not been for the ex-
pected death of its head, the bank
could have profitably continued in
business. 1t was in no financial
straits at the time of the suspension
Mr.. Wilkinson was born in Novi,
Oakland county, Nov. 8, 1888. He
worked upon a farm, prepared for
college at Ypsilanti and attended
both literary and law departments
at the university, graduating in
1864. Removing to Marquette, he
practiced law till 1873, when he en-
gagged in the banking business.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29
For Sale-A square piano. Also
house for rent. Inquire Miss
LLOYD, L'Anse, Mich.
Success Proverbs.

Find your purpose and fling your
life out to it, Try to be somebody
with all your might.
What is put into the first of life is
put into the whole of life. Start
right.
The first thing to do, if you have
not done il, is to fall lin love with
your work.
Don't brood over the past nor
dream of the future; but selze the in
slant and get your lesson of the hour.
Poverty and hardship have ever
been the great schoolmasters
of the race, and have forced into
prominence many a man who would
otherwise have remained unknown.
A man with an idea has ever
changed the face of the world.
Find way or make one. Every
thing is either pusher or pushed.
Don't daily with your purpose.
Not many things inditferently, but
one thing supremely.
The lucky man is the one who sees
and grasps his opportunity.
There is nothing smallin the world
where mud crack swells to an
Amazon, and the stealing of penny
may end on the scaffold.
Not everything that succeeds is
success. A man may make millions
and be a failure still.
Give youth resolution and the
alphabet, and who shall place limits
to his career. .-Ex.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29
Man and His Shoes.

How much a man Is like his shoes;
For instance, both a soul may lose
Both have been tanned, both are made tight
BY cobblers; both get left and right.
Roth need mate, to be completes;
And both are made to go on feet.
They both need heeling, oft arc Sold;
And both in time will turn to mold.
With shoes, the last is JUST with men,
The just shall be che last and when
The shoes wear out, they're mended, new:
When men wear out, they're men-iead, too,
They both trod upon, and both
VIII tread on others, nothing loath;
Both have their ties, and both Incline,
When polished, In the world to shine
Aud both peg out. Now would you choose,
To be "a man, or be his shoes? --Ex.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29
SPURR AND MICHIGAMME
Special correspondence to THE SENTINEL

Special correspondence to THE SENTINEL.
+. w. Read was up from Mar
quette Monday.
j. NJ. Langley has resigned his
position with the Cleveland-Cl Co.
at Ishpeming.
Posters are out announcing a
masquerade ball to be given at Odd
Fellows Hall by the Maccabeess.
A number Of lumber jacks re.
turned from the camps this week
as the work of cutting and skidding
has been almost finished.
A farewell party was rendered
last Friday evening to Mr.. and Mrs
James Carmichael. who have de,
cided to remove to Negaunee. They
have the kindest wishes of their
many friends.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29
Advertised Letters.

Following are the letters remain.
ing uncalled for in the postoflice at
L'Anse, for the month ending
January 81, 1898. Persons call
ing for same will please say "ad-
vertised:"
Mrs. Annie Johnston, Prof. w. d.
Harrington (), p. ]. Hillock, Mrs.
Julia Lapance, Iahan Lunti, Henry
Myers, Willie Meagher, Don b,
Sohang (2), Isack Sancartier, John
Santing, Mrs Adolphe Vieri.
WALTER r. HARRIS, p. NJ.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29
BIG BLOW AT ST. LOUIS
Wind Reached a Velocity of Six
ty-Six Miles an Hour.

st. Louis, Jan. ga gale of
wind that reached the highest
velocity Of any experienced here
since the tornado of May 27, 1896,
when the destruction of life and
property was so great, prevailed
here today. It's velocity was 66
miles an hour, IA miles less than
during the tornado. Two deaths,
one fatal injury and several minor
casualties were reported, as well as
considerable destruction of prop;
erty
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29
Notice to Water Renters.

My annual report must be com.
pleted before Feb l4th and there
fore all water rents must be paid
before Feb. 10th, or the water will
be shut off and your name will APP
pear in the delinquent list which ]
am compelled to publish.
MARTIN VoETsCH,
Village Clerk.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29
CITY ITEMS.

Mrs. E. E. Halsey and
children, who have been visiting
Mrs. Halsey's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. r. Thomas for the past
two weeks, returned home today.
A wag declares that many a young
woman is willing to trust her whole
heart with a young man, whom the
butcher wouldn't trust with piece
of liver.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Campbell cele-
brated the twelfth anniversary OF
their marriage Thursday evening
by inviting a few friends. A very
pleasant evening was spent after
which delicious refreshments were
served.
The D., S. S. & A., the c., M. &
st. p. and the G. & NV. railroads
have all made a rate of fare and
one-fifth for persons attending the
Marquette meeting The rates arc
made upon the certificate plan, the
purchaser of a ticket paying full
fare one way and getting a certifi-
cate which, when signed by the
railroad secretary, entities the
holder to one-tifth return fare,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29
ASSININS NEWS.

Special correspondence to THE SENTINEL.
VIM. Shelefo left for Odanah Sun
day for a few days.
Mrs. Jas. Bachand and Mrs. r.
Reynolds of L'Anse were in town
Monday.
Frank Geblue has taken a con
tract pressing hay for S. Denomie,
and commenced the work this week
John Campbell of L'Anse was
in town this week
The bay across from this point tC
Pequaming completely froze over
Tuesday night aud broke uI
Wednesday and partly went out
On Wednesday night it froze solid
again and is now in that condition
rs far as the eye can reach.
Township Treasurer Freddie
Schwalm, Of Baraga, was in town
this week.
Thos. Shelefo was in town Thurs
day from the M. T.. Mission.
Rev. g. Terhorst went to Ne
gaunee Thursday to visit Rev. FIR
Langnet, who is very sick at thai
place.
Thomas, Moses and Frank Hugo
arrived here from Wisconsin last
Thursday.
Dave Cadotte made quick trir
to Chassell Wednesday with teau
of dogs.
Joseph Gooden went to Houghtor
Monday.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29
For Sale.

l have 600 bushels of choice pota-
toes, 80 bushels of carrots, 20 bush
els of beets and about 200 heads of
cabbage, which / will sell at reason
able prices. | also have on hand a
quantity of sauerkraut, beans, etc.
j. b. BELANGER,
[l-15tf. L'Anse, Mich.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
Detroit Graphite Manufacture
ing Co.

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the stockholders
Of the Detroit Graphite Manufacture
ing Co. will be held at the office OF
the company, 542 River street, in
the city of Detroit, on the seventh
day of February, 1898, at 10 o clock
in the forenoon. The stock books
will be closed on the 9th day of Feb
ruary and remain closed until the
termination of the meeting.
III you cannot attend, please send
a signed proxy to stockholder who
will attend. w. +. MONROE,
Secretary.
Detroit, January IA, 1893.
1-22-t21
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29

For Sale-A second hand heating
stove, suitable for wood or coal, for
sale cheap. Inquire at this office.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29
For Sale.

One Dingman & Pangborn
plow, suitable for logging or |
ship purposes. For further m
lars inquire at this Office.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29

Yeas Haviland, Turner, Brennan,
Edgerton and Voetsch; nays, none.
On motion the treasurer S official
bond in the sum OF ten thousand dol
lars, with Jas. G. Turner as princi-
pal and John Campbell and Malcolm
Wallace as sureties, was approved.
Yeas Haviland, Brennan, Edger-
ton, Voetsch and Turner; nays, none.
On motion the meeting adjourned
subject to the call of the president.
MARTIN VoETsCH, Clerk.
WIN. X. HAvILAND, President.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29

The SENTINEL Office is headquar.
ters for everything in the job
printing line.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29
L'Anse School Board Proceeding

OFFICIAL.
At a meeting of the board of edu-
cation, of the township Of L'Anse,
held in the clerk S Office, Thursday
morning, January 27, A. d. 1898,
there were present: President VIM.
X. Haviland, Inspector JIG. Turner,
Trustees p. Brennan and John II.
Edgerton and Clerk Martin Voetsch.
The minutes of the meetings OF
December 10th and 2lst, 1897, were
read and approved.
On motion the following bills
were allowed and ordered paid
J. II. Graham
Repairing Mission school building .Si5 90
Placing seats In Bay Shore school
Kindergarten blocks ........... 200
- SIS 81
III. r. Ingersoll, hardware .............. S5l
NJ. Heath. banking Nestoria school
building and wood. Observation-Disclosures. 10 W
Guy Selden, banking Bay Shore school
! q. Turner, freight and drayage 5s
T.. Brennan, soap, brooms and oil..... ~
@. Pecord, tiers of wood ................ 10 W
w. II. Menge, 3 school books. .......,..... II
John Campbell alabastinc and rack
hoOkS..,s s'ss's.s. ..'.s''''s's'' ~
a. j. Bowen. stationery. ,............ p
Ginn a. Co., school books. ... .......,. 10 -
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-29

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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
Judge Don A. Pardee to Wed Mrs Wells.

The engagement Is formally announc.
Gu t today OF Mrs. Fannie Cunningham
Wclls and Judge Don a. Pardee, OF
t, 1me united States Court OF appeals.
me announcement will be of universal
Interest," since both parties arc we'll
known In southern society. The we'd
dlng Will occur in Atlanta in June, and
VIII be u social event OF brilliancy.
NO one IN the city can claim Il larger
circle of friends than can Mrs. Wells,
"hlch Tact emphasizes more than
could mere words tho strength and
beauty OF her character, and her admi-
rablc wOmunlincss.
Snc ls OF the blonde type OF lowell
ness ana possessed of that dignity OF
manner that is one Of the attributes Of
thc hncst type OF the gentlewoman.
Jnuge Pardee is one OF the most cmi-
nent Jnrlsts in the country and a man
universally respected and admired
ne has host OF friends congratulatinp
MN on the prize he has won, though
ms Atlanta friends resent the fact thai,
ne VIII take his charming bride to
New orleans, where they will reside
permanently.
The above is f'om the Sunday At
lanta Constitution. Mrs. Wells has
visited in Newberry and has manv
friends here. She Is sister Of Mar.
lstrate S. S Cunningham Of our town.
we understand the wedding is to take
place on l4th June. The Herald md
News extends congratulations.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
AS'TO WAR.

Gen. Clement ~. Evans OF Georgia
was q brave Confederate soldier and
fought through the last war. He saws
If he isncedcd he will go again to war
but that he does not agree with the I'D
ministration rs to- the cause of this war,
Here is an interview with him and as
IL Expresses our views very clearly we
quote him.
II 40 not know whether they will
want me or not, but ! will volunteer
my services to 20 in any capacity that
they might want me. do not believe,
however; that the people of this coun
Try are anxious for war on the grounds
that 1T has been declared. What thcy
wanteQWas war on the ground that the
United States battlcship Maine was
blown up: IT, hot by the Spanish gov
efnment, by their agents and in their
naroor while accepting thcirprotcction
IN time OF peace between the two pa-
ons. think that the administration
mas taken the wrong issue in declaring
war, ana believe that is the general
sentiment ::+lmtst say do not see anv
cause fQr war nnfer the cause it has
peenNcclnred But whether right or
wrong, It's still my country"
or course, as VIC have before said. the
administration has declared war and
the'duty Of every American is to stand
blythe flag. 1T is too late now to argue
as to the causes of the war. We now
have the actual thing and it is our
country and wemust protect its honor.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
KAY
n Clever Jrisit,

II rs,t,inly looks like It,. tut there is
realty no ,rick about 1t. Auybody can
try IL who has lame Back and W. ak
Kidneys, NJ .luria or nervous troubles
We mean he can cure himself right
away hy taking Electric tiers. This
medicine tDnes up the v .'e system,
acts as Il stimuiant to the Liver and
Kidneys, is y n!n"d purifier aud nerve
ionic. II cures Constipation, Headache,
Painting Spell, sS'eeplessness aud Mel
anchoiS. IL is purely vegetable, mild
lax alive, md restores the system to its
natural vigor. TRY Electric Wlters md
he convinced ,hnt they arc II miracle
worker Erery bottle guaranteed.
Only 5Oc. n bnsiIe at Robertson e. Gil
der's and Pelhanl's Drug Store.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29

naEt nechhGGtT% %Jnihte9T, SHTHRNGiSSc:
lumbia there was no rush OF volunteers.
1t might have been better to have had
general call for volunteers instead OF
calling from the militia first. Many OF
the members OF the militia arc only
school boys and while they might and
no doubt will make good soldiers, it
would have been better not to have an
army nude up of boys. Then there are
those who do not belong to the militia
who might be anxious and willing to
volunteer, and they should be given tn c
opportunity, and that would have given
an army of men.
War is no picnic or. dress parade or
holiday affair. 1t Ia serious business,