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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23
VISITING THE WAR SHIPS.

The account in yesterdays New York
Sun of the public's Sunday visit to the
anchored warships off Tompkinsville, like
most of the Suns accounts, was exceed
ingly readable. Here are two excerpts:
1t is to be feared that some of the visit
ors acquired information more interesting
than valuable, for the young naval man
is an inveterate joker whenever there is
a chance for it. A bevy of girls in speck-
less summer attire had boarded the
Brooklyn and after a whispered CONSUL
tation evidently design ated one of their
nunber-the prettiest one-to question n
boyish-lcoking officer upon the topic of
general interest.
Would you mind" she said demurely,
Poing forward, telling us some things
about the ship?" The other girls clus-
tered about and giggled.
II should be charmed to tell you every
thing / know" said the officer calamity.
"Well II it wouldn't be too much trou-
BILE" said the spoFeswOman, innocently.
Then, without regarding the suspicious
look he directed at her, she continued:
First, | want to know-What was It
we wanted to know, girls? Oh. yes. of
course; about the ship. We know it's a
warship. but which kind? said it was an
auxiliary cruiser. but the other girls sad
II was a converted something. Isn't ii an
auxiliary cTuiser?'
"What-at?'' gs sped the officer, and he
cast a glance at the terrible cruisers s.
inch gun nearby, as II he expected IL TO
explode. IL teg your pardon"
"Oh IL isn't, then, and / was wrong"
said the pretty girl with suspicion of a
pout. "Is it one of those converted what
che-callems?'
The officer recovered himself ayes, "
he said ITS converted barge, and is
now a despatch boat"
"How nice" said the fair visitor en-
| Enthusiastically, "Isn't it nice, girls?"
"Oh, it's more than nice" said the Of
| fieer. "It's neat. Neatness and despatch
is our motto"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23
COLONEL STONES PLATFORM.

1t will he my purpose when elected 70
so conduct myself as to win the respect
and good will of those who have opposed
me as well as those who have given me
their support. | shall be the governor
of the whole people of the state. Abuses
have undoubtedly grown up in the legls-
lature which are neither the fault oil one
party nor the other, but rather the
growth of custo m. Unnecessary invesu-
cations have been authorized by commit
tees, resulting in unnecessary expense 10
the state. 1t will be my care and pur-
pose to correct these and other evils in so
far as ! have the power. 1t will be my
purpose while governor of Pennsylvania,
as ii has been my purpose in the pubic
positions that | have held, with Goa
help. to discharge my whole duty. The
people are greater than the parties 10
which they belong. ] am only jealous OF
their favor ! shall only attempt to win
their approval and my experience mas
taught me that that can best be done by
an honest, modest. daily discharge OF
public duty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23

The Scranton Times. which thinks
that harmony among steel rail produc-
ers would mean enormous dividends,
probably prefers Il condition like that
which last year C0used TIE BOOKS OF
every rail mill in the United States
to show a loss of from hundred thous-
ands to millions. Its idea seems to be
that the more money our big industries
lose the higher wages they will pay
and the moro steadily they will work.
Such twaddie may pass among ignor-
amuses but it will not fool men who
think.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23

England does not put off prepara-
tions for war until war has been de-
clared. She anticipates possibilities.
Just now the Virginia ports where soft
coal is loaded are busy with the ac-
tivities of British colliers which are
shipping fuel to score or more OF
strategic naval points in different parts
of the world. This coal will be needed
some day. even if war does not come;
but If war does come it will be inval-
liable. England in this respect teaches
us a valuable lesson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23

sylvania ranked the highest, with but
one per cent. rejected and general
average of 1888. The next best show
ing was made by the Medico- Chirur-
eloal college of Philadelphia, which OF
rs had s rejected, a per centagc OF 100
and won general average OF 1884.
Jefferson medical college entered 90 OF
whom were rejected the general av-
erage being 7473; Baltimore medical
college entered 25 of whom failed the
general average being 76.71; Western
Pennsylvania medical college entered
Il OF whom s failed. the general aver
age heing 72.39 and the womens medi-
cal college of Philadelphia took third
rank with but one failure among %
Of 1858.
While most Of the older institutions
of learning with whom IL completes for
public appreciation are stationary or
retrogressive in popularity and infiu-
once it is pleasant to note that the
University of Pennsylvania both in ac-
ademic work and in that larger sphere
Of activities which makes for the cul-
ture of the whole community. is be-
coming better rapidly. We have had
local illustrations of its animating spir-
it in the willingness with which some
Of its ablest professors, refusing CON-
pensation, have come to Scranton and
lcctured before growing audiences up
on topics of intellectual and social in
terest This broad missionary work in
the interest of public education is an
charging feature Of it's usefulness and
| in which ii is held.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23

Mail advices from Manila deprive
the insurgent chieftain, Aguinaldo, Of
much of the admiration which the en-
chantment of distance had lent to the
earlier American view of him. Cores
pondents who began with sympathies
inclined in his favor now dwell in de-
tail upon his increasing arrogance
and conceit, and make it tolerably
clear that this ambitious but not over
scrupulOus adventurer lacks many Of
the qualities requisite in trustworthy
ally. OF course with an army of our
own there to take care of things
this does not matter so mater
tally, but the unfolding of Aguin-
aldos true character puts into sharp
relief the fine quality of Admiral Dew
eys diplomacy in managing to get
along with him so smoothly ere Merritt
came to his assistance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune Astrologer.
Astrolabe Cast: 4.OS a. m, for Tuesday
August %, 1898

A child born on this day will notice that
the man who spends much time nursing
a grievance generally has cobwebs on his
brain.
The taxpayer at the assessment did wall
And his features were ruftled with woe;
At visions of sheriff and constaole's sale
That would make sorrows cup overflow.
"Oh, tell me, collector, is there no relief?
In the name of humanity, do"
But the answer that came, with smile
at his grief,
Was that "others are kicking some,
too"
Individuals who attempt to ride into
Office as the workingmans friend should
give some evidence of their preference
before the coach starts.
The Swallow boom in Scranton con-
tinues 10 have an uEderfed appearance.
Now that the war is over. 1t seems un-
kind in the Scranton postofiice officials TO
refuse 20 send that letter to Admiral
"Servera."
Ajacchus' Advice.
The assessors will please remember that
II was excessive taxation that caused the
arst trouble in the Philippines.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
STATE.

Governor A. STONE.
Lieutenant Governor-J. L. s. GOBLIN.
Secretary of Internal Affairs-JAMES w.
LATTA.
Judge Of Superior Court-W. W. POR-
TER.
Congre ssmen at Large - SAMUEL A.
DAVENPC RT, GALUSHA A. GtON'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23

Pittsburg, the home of the armor-
plate industry, proposes to launch an
operate star this season in an opera
written expressly for the debutante.
This will probably be an instance in
which it would be wise to let Pitts
burg's chief product accompany the
enterprise.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23

No matter whether the suburbs of
Manila reach outside of the city limits
or not, it is too late to think of taking
down Uncle Sans holiday decorations
on the islands.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23

Some kind friend of the picturesque
executive of Michigan has launched a
Pingree presidential boom. 1t had bet
ter keep out of the way of the McKin-
ley boom if it wants to become visible
to the naked eye.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23

Colonel Roosevelt refuses to talk poll
tics, but the Platt followers are be-
coming alarmed at the rapidly increas-
ing wood-pile in the colonels back
ward
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23

Annexationsists will doubtless give a
sigh of relief to learn that Samuel
Gompers has decided to join the oppo-
sition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23
A DIFFICULT TASK.

From the Kar sas City Journal.
1t is useless to tell Spain to look pleas
ant. Nobody looks pleasant when a JOB
lot of his best jaw teeth are icing pulled
out
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23

Captain Moreau, of the Cristobal
Colon, claims that he has a secret.
There is a suspicion that the captain
has an eye on the magazine syndicates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23

The extent of the suburbs of Manila
is the question that now confronts our
peace diplomats.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23

Candidate George jerks says that he
never anticipates trouble. This is pro-
baby one of the most fortunate cir
save the judge a vast amount of ankle
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23
LEGISLATIVE.


Senate.
Twentieth Dist.-JAMES c. VAUGHAN.
House.
First District-JOHN r. FARR.
Fourth District-JOHN +. REYNOLDS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23

If Germany will step on our corn!
someday when we are not so busy i
may be different.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23

Under present conditions Spain and
her colonies will be liable to rattle
around in the space allotted to them at
the Paris Exposition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23

According to The Tribune's theory it
Is better to have ore or two steel mills
that can sell rails at a profit of $50 per
ton, and ray three thousand iron workers
So per day wages, than a dozen mills
making a profit of IS per ton, and 10000
mill workers earning 50 per day.-Scran-
ton Times.
The Tribune has no such theory and
you know it; but being as destitute of
principle as the perjurer in court you
impute to The Tribune a theory con-
struCted to fit your own dema gogism.
Here is The Tribune's theory: That 1t
is better for mill owners, better for mill
workers and better for the community
in general to have two steel mills that
can sell rails at a reasonable profit
and pay fair wage with steady work
than to have four mills running at a
loss. reducing wages from time to time
in the hopeless attempt to keep afloat
and finally going down altogether.
Talk of profit of $40 a ton on steel
rails when rails today sell for s15 a
ton and the raw pig iron in them costs
from sS to SO a ton simply displays the
Times characteristic ignorance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-23

potism, should have been set up at
auction was only perhaps a particular
instance of official depravity. But that
the French government should honor
men who stand convicted in the eyes of
the world of one of the most treacher-
Gus acts which seamen are capable OF
committing, and at all events of the
most despicable cowardce, is account
table only on the suppositlon that
Frenchmen are rapidly becoming de-
cadent.
NJ. Zola was presented a few days ago
with gold medal on the reverse side
OF which was engraved a scene which
represents a storm cloud bursting over
France. and fading away in perspec-
tive. This medal was not presented to
Zola by coterie of literary admirers.
1t was the tribute of an advanced band
of Frenchmen who neither sympathize
with his literary cult nor with the ma
turalism and realism of his novels, but
who see in his exile the depths of de-
country is drifting. Strange anomaly
that a cheer Tor the republic In re-
public is base treason; a word of pub
lie appreciation in it's favor brings
down the wrath of the mob. The tram
sition from militarism to despotism is
easy. We cannot but see in the present
political position of France in the light
of its past history a development of
that governmental anarchy which has
been its distinguishing characteristic
above all nations of the earth. National
imposition is the most despicable and
most farcical of all impostures. The
world has read with shame the story
of the wreck of La Bourgogne. The
action of the French government in
decorating the crew will enable it to
draw the appropriate moral.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-05-12
Committee Meeting.

Senator r. T. Irvine, of Big Stone
Gap, spent Saturday in Bristol and
left on No. 6 last night for Pulaski,
Va, where he goes to attend meet
ing Of the Democratic Executive
Committee of the Ninth Cong,ession-
al District, of which he is member.
At this meeting the time and place TO
nominate a candidate for Congress
will be selected, and it is presumed
that Pulaski or Mountain Lake will
be chosen.
From the press comments and the
clamor of the people of the Ninth
district it is a united fact that Hon.
VIM. +. Rhea. of Bristol, the untiring
worker for the democratic party, and
the stauneh advocator of free silver
and BryaniSm, will be the nominee
Bristol Times.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-05-12
CladeVilIe College Commence
ment.

The closing exercises Of Gladeyille
College will take place May 22-24.
The following is a brief outline Of
the programme for the occasion:
Sunday, May -, IL a. m, Sermon
by Rev. ;. b. Vaught, of Big Stone
Gap, Va.
Monday, May BIRD, 10 a. m, Ex-
erci,es by Primary and Intermediate
pupils.
MONDAY, May BIRD, $50 p. m.
Contest in defamation, for gold
medal, by boys in Preparatory Grade.
Tuesday, May p, 10 a. m, Ora
torical contest, lor prize Scholarship,
by young men, and the annual ad-
dress by j. +. BulIltt, Esq.
Tuesday, May "a, 7:3O p. m,
Young ladies' entertainment.
The exercises will be intersperscd
throughout with music, dialogues,
Tableaus, drills. &c.
Friends OF education everywhere
are cordially invited to attend
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-05-12
FROM JESSIE.
Correspondence OF The Big Sto,c Gap ro.s.

Correspondence OF The Gig Sto,c Gap ross.
lessee Morgan, of Hazard, Ky., was in
our midst this week on business. and
probably to see one Of the acknowledged
bellies of this town, Miss Hart.
The Cornett 4 Singleton firm has a good
stock on hand and is having good trade.
Mr.. Cornelt, who lives az Corncttsyillc,
Ky, was up the lst inst. looking after his
part of the business. He seems to be we'll
pleased with the work.
Thea Campbell who was stabbed a few
DAYS since by Will Campbell, is on the
mend now.
Dick Cornett, Of Coraettsyille, Ky. was
visiting friends and relatives here the lst
inst. Mr.. Cornett is a joyal and lively
fellow.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Will Campbell a
fine girl this week. Will seems to rejoice
a good deal. The mother and babe are
doing all right.
Harry Eversole, of London, XIV. was in
our town last week on business for Judge
BOtengr RIB.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-05-12
FROM SERGENT.

,,,,,e .,opdeuce O., The Big Stone Gap PoSr.
SEeeExr, Ky. May "a coo' ""''
Bad on we farmers.
Big rain Friday and the river go' goo'
sized "hump" on herself. Some ''s'
hoated.
Sam T. Webb went to Wbites'urS
Thursday.
The most Office at Lester on head OF
Thornton has been moved 10 O""'l
branch-that magic little city o' L"'"'-
Vile.
Prof. Crawford passed here Thursday
en- route home from Norton, Va
Mercury made a sudden fall Friday from
80 TO 50 degrees A cool breeze Tor 'li I,'
Of year. Vegetables are on stand SIM
J. Wash Adams, Of Magofin county Is
here with friends and acquant"nces'
Sheriff Sergent was business VISITOR
here Thursday.
Ben Craft, postmaster here IS co"n"eu
TO his bed.
The news of Americas victory at
Manila was read here with great interest
"Chead" Adams, of Thornton, has NOV
ed to COsOn.
Forest fires done considerable damage IN
this county the first of the week. sam ].
Webb, lessee Stallard and others were
heavy losers in the fence line. The rams
extinguished the flames.
Henry Policy and others of Lawrence
n i
this county on visit.
Owing TO the heavy rains Friday we had
no mail from the railroad, and war news
was "scarce as hens teeth.
D.. Sam Blair, of Pineville, has been IN
Letcher for some time raising a regiment
to 90 TO war with Spain. We hope he VIII
succeed and help Uncle Sam give the
Dons a good sound thrashing
W.B. Webb and several others went to
Colly meeting Sunday. Your pencil
pusher" was right royalty impressed with
the girls God bless 'em) OF Colly.
The coming congressional race between
John D. White ana Vnsant Borring will
be real warm and interesting. Both are
republicans.
Ed. Billie Rohinett, well known
Virginia divine will preach at Thorntou
church here next Saturday and sunday.
A large crowd is expected to be out.
A big hail Thursday. bat little dama@e
was done. However. our farmers are
getting behind with their crops.
Mrs. Sillar Adams is quite i'll at her
hama nm ThorutOn and her recovery is
doubtful. BuRblNE.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-05-12
Hoods SaTSapar;!la
You Can't Rest

Because that tired feeling is not the re-
suit of cxcrtion 1t is due to the up-
healthy condition of yoar blood This
vital fluid should give nour,hmeut to
every organ. nerve and muscle. But it
cannot do this unless it is rich and pure.
That is what YOU want to cure that tired
feeling-pure,rch blood. lIoodSarsa .ariia
will help YOU get rested. 1t will Enrich
and purify your blood, give You 'isor ui
vitality and brace YOU nap so that you ray
feel well aud through the coming ,umurr
If YOU have never tried Hoods Ntr-a .a-
rila, do SO now, ana see how IL cncr lc-
and yitailcs YOUR whole system.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-05-12
WISE DEPARTMENT.
CnAs. 7. KrLGonE, Editor.
Local and Otherwise.

Mrs D. \. Ramey returned to her
home Mt Brammell. w. Va. Satur-
dav
Miss Sue Bruce, who was here to
attend the kilgore-F lauary wedning,
returned to her home near Corburn
Friday.
Mrs T. g. Anderson returned to
her home at Abingdon Thursday.
Miss Sarah Greear. who was corr
fined to her room last week with sore
throat. is able to be out again.
W II rouJ wont 70 Coebnrn
SUNDAY.
-, t::. $500. r. Marta, vas
,''',. ' i,', ,.,.l, WV
i" Wv" '''' "
Mrs. Dr. Kelly returned to her
home at Big stone zap thursday
The ladies Of the different churches
of the town organized a Woman'S
Missionary Society last week. The
meetings Will oe nG'' the '0"''"
'"""'y IL ''''' '''''''''
N'T"5" "'l.''% m,, "iITa ' k
SeN c'"' ""y 60 'N0' nm rI'...'i, H.
O0''''o'' '''"' ''''' "'''''
Dinwiddie kilgore, who visited
relatives at TINS place last week, 'e-
turned 70 Dig '''"e zap SUNDAY!
Miss Yirgie Gillian, who has been
suffering several days with hurt IN
her back, ccI.ed by falling against a
door, Is aOIe 10 o' out again
Our people are very much pleased
with the war news, and now that the
agony is nearly over several of the
u, n'}' T'",' 'IN' 80 'a', n '"" " a,'G
, u ''V,' 49,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-05-12
kilgOre FIanary.

Ga .a>t "Wednesday evening at
$50 q clock at the residence of Mr..
G. + Flanary, Miss Alice NJ. Fanary
became the vile Of r. l.. KIgore
Miss Leila Beatty was maid ol
honor AMI Mr.. c. +. Kilgore was
best man. The other attendants
warc Mr. w. II. Bond with Miss Sue
Bruce, and Mr.. Robert FIanary with
Miss Laura KiIsole.
Rev. q. w. KiIgore, of Big Stone
Gap, performed the ceremony.
Miss Alice Shcppe played Dale's
beautiful ala Chinquapin' wedding
march.
The young couple will make this
place their home, and will reside ON
West Main Street.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-05-12
FROM LIPPS.

Correspondence OF The Big Stone Gap posr.
LIrrs, Va, Nav S-We had heavy
rain fall Thursday night followed by snow
Saturday.
X. NJ. Hylton, Of Wise, passed this place
last week on business up the river.
Walter Sprinkle, of near Stonega. who
Is operating the shiugle machine was at
Hills Store on business last week.
Ed. VIM. Robinelt has gone to Lee
county to attend a meeting in the vicinity
OF the Crab Orchard.
The hum Of bees and the winged souo-
STEERS have been hushed up aud il sleeping
in dead silence like the flags Of Spain will
he ere long.
Messrs. Auburn and Greed Hill. of
EIdorsdo, Tenn, is visiting relatives an
Guests River.
Ms. j. NJ. Hill and little dancbtcr
Myrtle was visiting at Mrs. GARDENERS
Sunday.
{. d. Wax and wife have been VISITING
relatives at Gate City the past week.
TIN.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-05-12
Fire Apparatus.
EDITOR P0Sr:

EDITOR POsT:
1t is doubtless the duty Of the fire
men of Big Stone Gap to look after
the hose, hose carts. ladders, &c. and
see that they are always in shape for
an emergency. Last Monday one of
the carts was found stripped of all
Its hose; the hose neatly lied up as if
1t were to be sent off or had been
carried away and returned. 1t took
two OF us at least half an hour to
replace IT on cart and had there been
a fire would have caused consider.
able delay.
ii the mayor, counsel, or any one
else. has right to lone, hire, or in
any way allow these hose, carts and
ladders to be disturbed or disarrang.
ed, should not the CAPTAIN of the
company have notice SO he might
have some one or more OF his fremen
to see that they were promptly re-
turned and in shape for immediate
use? SArrry
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-05-12

L. F. Farley conducts large mer-
camille business at Liberty Hill, Ga.
he says: Gone application Of Cham
berland's Pain Balm relieved me Of
severe pain in my back. | think it
o. H." For lame back, rheumatism,
neuralgia, Swellings, sprains, brusises,
burns and scalds no other liniment
can approach Chambellain's Pain
Balm. 1t is intended especially for
these diseases and is famous for i;s
cures. For sale by j. w. Kelly.
druggist.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-05-12

Mr.. John Peterson, of Patoutyllle,
La, was very agreeably surprised not
long ago. For eighteen months he
had been troubled with dysentry and
had tried three of the best doctors IN
New Orleans, besides half a dozen or
more patent medicines, but received
very little relief. Chamberlain )
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea,, Remedy
having been recommended to him, he
gave it a trial and to his great sur
prise, three doses of that remedy
effected permanent cure. MIR. VIM.
Mcnamara, a well known merchant
of the same place, is well acquainted
with Mr.. Peterson and attesto to the
truth of this statement. This remedy
is for sale by j. w. Kelly, druggist.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-05-12

SINCE l776, we have expended in
warefare the round sum of $4,000
600, 900. The Revolutionary War
cost us $l35, 9S3,703, and 10000
lives; the war of 1912, $l07, l59, 600.
and 1000 lives; the Mexican war,
$74, 100000, and 1000 lives; the
Indian wars, and other minor wars,
81, 200, 100000, and 10000 lives. and
the war between the States, $500
600, 900, aud 54l, 000 lives In this
last struggle is included the loss en-
tailed upon both sides.