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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-02-16
THIRTY LIVES LOST.
Men eTonsn and ChiIdeen Are BuSteo Be-
meath the Falling walls.

During a fra il Plt5sbur=, Pa .
Wednesday night aa explosion OF
whisky occurred vhica blew Out toe
Mulberry alley wall aith terrible re.
suits A. the tine the alley was flled
with Gr=men, p)iicsmeo, news men
aud Others. Maaq were caught oy tn
filling wall RUnor has II ct leas, 25
or 80 men are still under the deoriS.
Three dad have oaeu take1 out,
among them Police CSpsaia Berry.
The other Two are at the morgue ua
recognized We. Many people wcre
injured oy flying bricks and beams
and all the an oulaaces and patrol
wagons OF the city are 10 coastsnt
service. Some OF the injured whose
names have been secured, are:
Charles SIM on, trAveliog sales
man from Cincinnati, badly Gu! on
head
William Fleming, hurt by falling
beam, may die.
Daniel MalcDay carried through to
the cellar bat dug his way ol:. Hurt
internally.
Charles Wilson, bridge builder bad
ly cut and hurt Internally.
William Desnuze, q paddler, head
aud shoulders badly GU! Mary DIS
nuke his wife, hurt internally.
Davis Ss~W4rt badly cut GA head.
Captain K a B:oEn, building in
spec5or, ootn legs orJk9a.
Robert R,samond, lieutenant engi-
neer, company No. 2; leg crushed,
necessitaElng aupltatlon, body oruls
ed.
Oven K Feldar, compound frac,
ture OF risnt leg
George Douglass, thought to be in,
3ternaily injured.
Owen Null han scalp lacerated.
William Fleming, coatussions OF
body.
J5e H-adley, body and head cut.
XII Wilson, PadUcaa, Ky, head
cut.
Robert Dawson, head and body in
j1red.
Th9 telegraph, telephone aud elec
tric lights az Eae corner OF Thirteenth
and Penn fell shortly after tae exolo'
siou and killed an unknowa man.
Just a ter taa exoiJs 81 tle large
warehouse OF W. \ H7e> Ter & Co !,
situa ed on Pike street, directly opposite
the Cnau5auqla Ccnpanys building
was aolaz9 and IN saort time was
beyond nops OF saving.
4. abouG 1:15 a n. toe fire. was got.
ten under control AMI 40 furtaer
spreai is expected.
Tne t7o large buildings are total
wreck and the loss cana0! o. much
less than 81 900 90.
Untll tne fall o; the walls caa o2
cleared vay toere IS no certainty a.
to ms numoer OF victims.
EIevea people d-a,i, u nisslag 9n1
IS iyjl.e4, and pro5ar.y loss 0 ST.,
500, ,OJ0 With ao3aE 81 001, 900 lnslc
ance, IS the awfui recJrI o. t4e ois
fire OF la: night Ms dAry Mad
dea. with her family OF eizaL children,
are Supposed 10 o. und-r tbs f2llaz
w4lI. fney lived IN house On Nj!
barry alley, whica was crushed. Nom
ing mas coan seea OF them Sinc5 tae
x3losi3n Wednesday Eisa. and il IS
believed all are dad
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-02-16
D5m.ud,d he Recall.

D3L2ms, tae Spaa!sh Minister at
WGsalQgGo1, MSS go..ea himself into
.rcuoe. H. wro.e g le1ter to friend
IA MAdrid ln whicl he spoke OF Presi-
uens Mckinley as being weak and
.c2.21:ag Io !a3 raob.e, and besides, q
% po.I.icau, WAC desires TO leave g
uoJr op5o 10 me AID 10 stand well
y5..u516 Iiayces Of his party" The
.=t.9r D. s3me means found its way
1910 ta5 papers, a1d President Nc.
K ai7y prom2.lg demanded the recall
ol ., LJme oy his government, which
Vas promptly dcne.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-02-16
The Mvcnrns AZ cork.

Mora than 200 Iormoa missionaries
are q. work II NorLn Carolina, max
Ing many converts, most Uf wh3 Z 3ra
Immediately sea! 10 U.ah. By taGs
attracting lnni gration It IS tae co4ti-
d-at expectation OF the M3rn5a iez&
ets nor only 20 extend the iQJecsst aad
iufaoIc- ottas cau-ch, 5ls also 10
aga ARE absolute coorot OF poiIticsI i
Z attf4ics IL th9 state OF ! al, II order
t14s Jasic psc4iIar religious lns4tG-
tions nay 6e secure against lltcc-er
.ence from the ciyI! authority.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-02-16
4 EA.sl Grrck

Ga tha Noble AID Montgomery d.y
i<.on 0! ln7 LJu.svllia ana Nasavi.io
railroad, aoou. : hunGrcu miles soa!l
o: Montgomery, Ala, 3 fsig AtiU.
head cad collision o. fco-gI. trAl0 &C
CARED early Eelday morAlas resulting
IN :our killed ana seYen lDj1red, oD0
Of them perhaps fasaIiy.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-02-16
IN The HOUSE.
WHAT WAS DONE 6Y The BODY
LAST W=EK.

gno 0onr,derS.s Ionrm,as IA CoiumbiA
to be Enclosed -pea=h oG Membor CT
tie House.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-02-16
IN The SENATE
WSA7 TRlS 5cCY AAs DONE DURING
TIE WEEK.

An ETort 10 Ab,Hsa tie once c: Pnos-
paass Inspector Fa:ls Thn a?orcp-is-
tIoa BIZ Under Fire.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-02-16

wss hsse&r. Ge favored iAe apQro
r.;4ii6?s s Ci Clemson &aG Winthrop
sid n hace3 his college would re
90 n a
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-02-16

!
Mr.. Ei:d: DID l no5 ask the parmis
sion OF yourself aud tnA: Mr 1li5c.
ton TO speak uooa the question: H
assen!ed, you rsfused.
NJ. S.e7elscn: Well, the gentle
mau from L3XiJgton has given his
views !u.Iy today rnis house is con
peIeut 10 take bill and disp Js9 Of il
7rtnout reference to any committee.
Y u are asked to reverse t13 dc Slon
vi the house because the di-p4asary
com ni!tee mas mad n) cAAucs to pas:
oa II. l deny this IS an attack upon
the dispeasary and tn7 reform party.
| III understand the principles Of tn5
r5iorm parry, they are to deal falr!y
% al meo, aud that principles !;
irga..
Mr. Iid9r!oa: said nothing abou
this o3lag aa a.Gack on the reform
party.
Mr.. Stevenson said that no one haj
charged L, 81! i: haI o7ea lntImssrd,
nat Is way ask tas: 81 carry ouI
me principles 81 lne refofn party a1d
ttz&I LheSs coluGi-s fairly ald IL sc
cogdaae5 vita .aeir req 1as.s 10 re II
state 20 them pTJlibiglUI.
| Dr.. 1,dertou: Should 40. the stats
o1aCd otcyn.coi recs4fy this eV1t2
NJ. Stevenson: lgls wroag for ths
Stale oo.cd Of coAtrol 10 cram dow
tueir tAroAls tnaG waich tney do no
WAIT, is aas been doae IL the past.
AG. Dlkes: D. you kloF those
c0uGLleS wauL prUhiblL01?
Mr. Stevenson: pne grand jury OF
tOcoaee county asked tor the ronOy&
Vi the dispznSacy. Furthermore, thost
Ecaadidate5 wac s!oJd ira ioc prom.
o:!.ou were elected.
r. Rogers regrets tia! s:a:aneh'
ua Lad made lew days ago mad oesr
4.-co1s!ruc:sd ala made &c reflect u ,
Oh his people, hs sgok7 for trQta ant
ltrUtn's sake. E5 lcs.sLed thai he va:
icor-ectl IN MS assertion regarding drum
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24
FOR PEACE in CUBA.
Spain Asks the United States to Bring
This State Of Affairs About-The
Court of Inquiry.

Spain makes further overtures for
the good offices of the United States
to bring about peace in Cuba.
United States asked to insist that the
insurgents agree to the establishment
Of autonomy.
Belief that Spain has come too late
with her invitation to mediate and
that the administration will reject all
propositions to intervene which have
as condition submission to the au-
tonomous plan proposed.
Blanco distributing troops through
out the island despite the statement
that should mediation, be brought
about there would be a suspension OF
hostilities.
Naval offic ers have been. ordered to
refuse to answer any questions con-
corning the deliberations of the board.
Several officers of the Maine are
still detained at Key West, which
leads to the supposition that the court
will hear supplemental testimony.
Secretary. Sherman says that he
expects the report OF the board of
inquiry to reach Washington next
Monday.
President Mckinley declines TO run
the risk Of transmission of synop-
sis Of the boards finding in cipher.
1t is believed that the President will
Immediately place 1t before Congress.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24

He was kind, patient, loving hus-
band and father. His home life was
simple and perfectly beautiful. He
was charitable to every necessity that
came under his notice.
Our county, in the past few years,
has suffered heavily by death in the
lose of many of it's leading citizens,
who had both State and national rep
utations, but none are mourned more
deeply than Judge Macfarlane. His
record as Supreme Judge is made in
hundreds of well matured and written
opinions, preserved in bound volumes
in the archives OF tho State. subject
to the inspection and Judgment OF
those who now live and come after.
We venture to say these opinions will
stand successfully the most critical
tests as to whether they are based
upon correct principles. We shall miss
his kindly greetings always given to
Us at his hospitable home in Jefferson
City and on his visits to his old home
in Mexico.
Judge Macfarlane has gone from Ms
but is not dead, for "To live in hearts
we leave behind is not to die."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24
j. K. Pool Wants to Change the
Chicago Platform.

The Bryan Club had warm old
meeting Saturday might, ,notwithstand-
ing the dismal weather. Messrs.
Booth, Hit and the Courier man con-
stituted the committee to report a
platform. The committee could not
agree. Lawyer Booth reported the
Chicago platform verbatim. We
offered as q minority report the Chi
cago platform with the words "to be
redeemed in coin" stricken out OF the
currency plank, and plank pledging
the party to favor constitutional
amendment making all offices four
years in length and the officers TO be
elected by q direct vote of the people
and be ineligible for reelection; an
other plank requiring parties to enact
their platforms into law, and an ar
raignment of the Republican party for
violating their pledges In ten particu-
lars. Mr.: Hit offered as q substitute
for the minority report, the st. Louis
Populist platform. And then the bat
tie opened up In earnest. 1t was found
to be impossible to reach vote with
out applying gag law, 30 the whole
matter went over until the next meet
ing, March 26, when the debate will
be resumed. Everybody invited.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24

Orlando Hitt WithdraVs.
HE FINDS TRAT HE Is INELIeI-
Bile TO THE OFFICE OF
CIRCUIT JUDGE.
His Prospects For Nomination Were
Most Flattering = His Many
Friends Regret His
Withdrawal.
To My Friends and Fellow Citizens:

To My Friends and Fellow Citizens:
MEXICO, Mo-, March 1s.-About the
first Of August, 1887, / changed my
home from the State of Missouri to
the State of Colorado and did not re-
turn to live in Missouri until the 4th
OF November, 1895. Section 28 Of
Article 8 OF the Constitution of this
State provides: "No person shall be
eligible to the office Of Judge of the
Circuit Court who shall not have at
tanned the age Of 80 years, been a citI-
zen of the United States five years, q
qualified voter of this State for three
years and who shall not be q resident
of the circuit In which he may be ap-
pointed or elected" With reference
to the qualifications of a person offer
ing to vote, among other things, the
Constitution provides: "He shall have
resided in the state one year immedi-
ately preceding the election at which
he offers to vote" In view of the
above provisions OF our organic law
there is room for serious doubt as to
whether would be eligible to the Of
fee Of Circuit Judge, even should / be
nominated and elected. I, therefore,
do not think it advisable to remain
any longer a candidate for the nomi-
nation to said office, however en-
couraging l may consider my pros
f,.x in hA
my candidacy had never had any oc-
casion to examine the Constitution of
Missouri with reference to the qualifi-
cations of q Circuit Judge, which is
my only apology for not being famil-
lar with said section 26 thereof prior
to that time. 1t was on Wednesday
morning, the 18th inst, while reading
our Constitution, that fret especial
ly noticed that section. Until then,
as will have resided here more than
three years before our next election,
| had assumed that was eligible to
the Office. In withdrawing from the
field 1 assure my friends and fellow
citizens that greatly appreciate the
willingness they have shown to assist
me in the race I was about to make,
and feel under the same obligations
to them that would il nominated and
elected. 1 sincerely thank them for
the many kind words they have
spoken and the interest they have
taken in my behalf; and, though I am
no longer candidate, their kindness
shall not be forgotten. would have
made this statement on Wednesday,
but for the fact that some OF my
friends, and myself as well, thought it
best to give the matter the proper
consideration before taking action
with reference thereto. Iremain,
Your Obedient Servant,
ORLANDO HIT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24
THE OMAHA EXPOSITION.
What Will Audrain County Do in the
Matter of Exhibits and Funds?-
Money Needed.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
COLUMBIA, Mo-, March 16.-During
the coming summer an exposition,
national in character aud of direct and
material Importance to the states of
the Mississippi valley, will be held at
Omaha.
Other states, generally from an
appropriation from their state revenue
fund, are taking energetic action for
a grand display Of their products, the
erection of magnificent state homes
and such presentation OF their re-
sources as will evince their energy
and reflect credit upon their common
wealth.
Unfortunately the anticipated
revenues of this state were in such
condition that the General Assembly
did not feel warranted in making an
appropriation for this purpose, and q
creditable exhibit, if made, must
depend upon the iberality of public
spirited citizens and such appropria-
tions as may be made by the County
Courts.
We are faced by "condition and
not a theory" The contest is open.
lence and variety of our products or
remain at home. We can substantiate
the claim that Missouri is Imperial
Mistress of States or we may refuse to
enter the contest and suffer inevitable
humiliation.
Money, but very little from each
county, will be required to pay for
exhibitors space, for collecting, box
ing and transporting articles and such
other purposes as will add to the ex-
cellence Of the exhibit and reflect
credit upon the state. With q few
thousand dollars in cash and energetic
action upon the part of our people,
Missouri will lead in this exhibit from
the start and will come home win
ner. What will your county do in this
matter? Will your people collect and
forward an exhibit that will be cred
table to your locality and contribute
to the brilliant success that awaits the
best efforts of the state? Will your
County Court and your public spirited
citizens raise the small amount of
money necessary for creditable dis
play of your resources and advantages?
Action in this matter should not be
delayed. An answer should be made
and preparation begin at once. No
county has a right to expect others to
make the exhibit for them. Each
should contribute to the expense and
each be entitled to share of the
honors. Very respectfully,
J. r. RIPPEY,
Chairman Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24
zuAlt
A Way Mexico People Have,

J. e. Jesse, Of Mexico, Public Ad-
ministrator and Deputy Collector Of
Audrain county, brought G. w. Dnd-
geon to the lupatic asylum Tuesday
evening. Mr.. Jesse 10 one Of the best
known men In Audrain county and
holds many local Offices In his church
and Hardin college. He b President
OF the Board OF Trustees Of his college
and always has 3 good word to put IN
for his school and town. Mr.. Jesse
was pleasant caller at the Sam Office
Tuesday evening and returned to
Mexico Wednesday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24
The Mexico Ledger.

EEDm hHS soaA&rDuty ASOtAft'5h 49,
Among other richly deserved and
complimentary things which the Cax-
ton Caceat, PUBLISHED at Chicago, has
TO say OF B. III. White, editor Of the
Mexico LEDGER, we note the follow
ing and endorse every word:
Mr.. White thinks every newspaper
man should not only be . close reader
OF publications devoted to journalism,
but also be an active worker In press
associations. Believing journalism to
be one Of the nobiest Of professions,
he may always be found working for
ITS elevation. In successful Journal
ism Mr.. White IL no less prominent
than he appears In the editorial con-
duct Of his paper. He has what but
few Journalists posseas, o happy, con-
genial side to his character which 10
always turned to the people, and this,
with his faculty ~ mixer IN social
affairs, supplies his keenly perceptive
mind abundant opportunities to grasp
the open sesame to constituent favors
and patronage, and profit therefrom.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24
Their Efforts Appreciated.


The musical treat of the season was
the Mexico Band Concert Saturday
night. The band was assisted by Miss
Janet Mckinley, vocalist, and Miss
Sue Robertson, reader, the Mexico
orchestra and Gus Graham and Fred
Pitcher, mandolin ana guitar experts.
Taken in its entirety, 1t was decidedly
the most pleasing musical entertain
ment given in vaudalia for many
years, the fascinating elocution of
Miss Robertson and the charming
vocalizations OF Miss Mckinley adding
spice to the string and brass music.
The band and orchestra are under
superb management, their playing
being artistic and finished. It is re-
gretable that the inclemency OF the
evening prevented a larger audience
being present, but Vandalia hopes to
again be treated to such first-class
entertainments.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24

HON. CHAMP CLARK was the orator
of the day at the st. Patrick's banquet
In st. Louis. He responded to the
toast, "United States" 1t is unneces-
sary to say that Mr.. Oiark's speech
was q most appropriate one and was
received with pronounced favor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24

GENERAL FITZHUGH LEE is attract
ing the attention of the people of all
nations. He is acquitting himself
with marvellous judgment and pa
triotism and will be remembered by
the American people. Keep your
eye on Lee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24

CHARLOTTE SMITH, the Boston re-
former, demands that the secretary
of war shall enlist $4,000 unmarried
women at once to fight Spain. Why
not enlist married women, who have
had more experience in fighting?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24
Rheumatism

Il blood disease aud only blood rene
dy can cure 1t. So many people make
the mistake Of taking remedies which
At best are only tonics and cannot posi-.
bly, reach their trouble. Mr.. Asa Smith,
Greencastle. Indiana, says: ''For years
have suffered with Sciatic Rheuma-
tism, which thebest physicians were un-
able to relieve. took many patent
medicines but they did not seem to
reach my trouble. gradually grew
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24
Impure Blood IN Spring.

This is the almost universal exper-
ience. Diminished perspiration dur
ing winter, rich foods and close con-
finement indoors are some OF the
causes. A good Spring Medicine like
Hoods Sarseparilla is absoluteIyneces-
sary to purify the blood and put the
system in healthy condition at this
season.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24

EVERY editor in the country ought
to be able to endorse the motto which
the Boston Post has adopted-"Peace
with honor or war with victory"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24
eye on Lee
-

EDNA WALLACE HOPPER ran down
from Troy to New York the other day
to begin suit for divorce OH the ground
of abandonment; but she had to hurry
right back to Troy by the next train
In order to fulfill her starring engage.
ment with her husband the same
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24
Lille NAV johnson Dead.

At 8 O'Clock "wednesday night,
March 10, Lille May, the s year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. W.
johnson, died at the home of her
parents, ten miles north Of Mexico.
She had been suffering with very
severe attack of peritonitis since the
Thursday preceding. Deceased was
born on Oct. 5, 1889, and was most
lovable child; she was bright and good
and gave promise of a glorious
womanhood, everyone admiring her
sweet disposition. Mrs. johnson Is
prostrated. Funeral services we're con-
Quoted from Rising Sun church ct
o'clock Thursday afternoon by Rev.
A. A. Wallace and Rev. L. F. Linn.
The pail bearers were: VIM. Mundy,
Alex Carter, Jr., Thos. Schaffer, M. M.
Show, Taylor M. Dowell and F. r.
Price. The LEDGER extends the
deepest coincidence tn the bereaved
family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24

KAISER Billy may get eff little
spectacular talk about what he would
do in case of war with Spain and the
United States, but every body knows
exactly what he would do--nothing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24

CANDIDATES like John Wanamaker
have been steadily raising the Re-
publican "ante" until they have al
most succeeded in freezing out every
body who is not a millionaire.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24
I'M. B. GUTHRIE,
AGENT,
MEXICO, - MO.

T.W. CARTER knows what 1t takes
% make city and is in favor Of paw
Inr the streets around the Public
[a1uare with brick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24
A HEAVY LOSS TO TIE STATE.
8. L. Moser Condemns the System of
Taxation in Missouri.

JEFFERSON CRY, March 16.--S. l..
Moser, representing the single takers
of the State, was before the board OF
equalization yesterday. He stated
that personal property and franchises
were not assessed according TO their
actual valuation. He made the start
ling statement that there were So
millions OF personal property and
franchises,in the city OF st. Louis that
is not taxed at all. Mr.. Moser asked
the board to tax all property subject
to taxation in proportion to its value.
Mrs. r. b. Sanford is visiting In
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24
Doctors now agree thu
consumption is curable.

consumption is curable.
Three things, if taken to-
gether, will cure nearly every
case in the first stages; the
majority of cases more adj
vanced; and a few of those
far advanced.
The first is, fresh air; the Sc
cond, proper food the third.
Scott's Emulsion of cod liver
oil with hypophGphtes-
To be cured, you must not
lose in weight, and. f thin,
you must gain. Nothing
equals SCOTS Emulsion to
keep you in good flesh. -
soe and s,.oes all Druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Ctsmsts. Nov Yesk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24
GIVE The CHILDREN A DRINK

called Grain-O. It Is q delicious, appetizine,
nourishing food drink TO take the place of cof-
fee Sold by all grocers and liked by all who
have used It, because when properly prepared,
1t tastes Hike the finest coffee, but Is free from
all its Injurious properties. GrainO aids d.
gestion and strengthens the nerves. II Is not
o stimulant, but health builder, and children.
as well as adults, can drink 1t with great bene-
1Sc and 2ie.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24

A CURIOUS fact has been developed
by the French police. Their statistics
show that in twenty one murders the
money taken by the assassin averaged
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24
The Cost of War.

''1H1l s1at s'N' f~7uHS '7t- '1F7I1s1H'
An adequate idea OF the cost OF
modern warfare was given by tho
Sunday Post Dispatch in It's finely
illustrated article comparing the
United States BattIesbip Indiana and
the Spanish terror Peiayo. The am
munition for a single hours fighting
at the lowest estimate would cost
34es, 900. The loss to one ship and the
damage TO the other would entail q
loss of nearly $4,000, 900.
]. B. BoTKTN says the report circu-
lated that he was either going TO Slick
stamps or lick Treloafn In a war ru-
NOR sent out from Key West.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24
A Real Blood Remedy.

S.S.S. cures Scrofula, Cancer, Eczema,
and any form of blood troubles. If you
cine-S.S.S. (gHa, anfeed purely Deeeka-
kabke) is exclusively for the blood and
10 recommended for nothing else. It
forces out the poison matter permanent
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24

Sherman Collier, who left Mexico
with the Klondyke crowd and went to
Tacoma, has gone down the coast to
San francisco.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24

Hoods Pills are the best family
cathartic and liver tonic. Gentle,
reliable, sure.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24

v--u~r thistle g among armoral
bearings. SO made in sets, each
tablecloth having q number of servi-
sttes to match 1t in design.