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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29
NOTICE.
competitive examinatil

A competitive examination vii.
be held at Blackville, Barnwel.
county, on the 9th of May next
to nominate suitable candidate
for cadetship at the U. S. Military
Academy at West Point from the
Second Congressional District Of
South Carolina. Applicants will
be. examined in the following
branches: Reading, Writing, Or
biography, Arithmetic, Grammar,
Geography, and History. The sec
ord highest will be appointed al
ternate. Applicants are required
to be at least five feet high, physi-
cally sound, and of good moral
character. The appointment must
be made by the 1st July, 1899, and
the term of the successful candi-
date will begin at West Point in
June, 1900. Age of applicants
must be between II and %. APP
plic-nts can apply on the day of
examination. Any further infcr-
nation may be obtained by writing
the Secretary of war. -
w. J. TALBERT,
NJ. G. End Dist..S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29
OBI TUARY.

On Friday, March 3rd, our commu-
nifty was saddened by the death of Mrs
Ida Brooks, wife Of Mr.. j. w. Brooks
and daughter of Mr.. III. B. Tucker. For
five weeks she had been dangerously
i'll and suffered intensely, but bore it
all with remarkable patience and
Christian fortit'.ie. She had the best
medical skill, the untiring devotion of
devoted husband, who never left her
bedside. All that loving parents and
friends could do, was done for her re-
covery; but God knew best, and in His
wisdom saw fit to take her home, where
there is no more sickness, sorrow, nor
death. She expressed herself as being
anxious to be spared to her loved ones,
but that she was trusting In Jesus.
How we prayed that her life might be
spared, but we know He doeth all
things well, and we can only say "Thy
will be done.
Mrs. Brooks was lady of rare cul-
ture and reiinement-to know her was
to love her. Indeed we all loved her
Her funeral was conducted by Rev. j.
Y. LittleiOhn at the MOdoc Baptist
church on Sunday at 3 o'clOcS, and the
large crowd of sorrowing frisnds, both
white and colored, that attended shows
/; he high esteem in which she was held.
She leaves eight children, one an in
fant SIX weeks old, who will never
know a mothers love. How she Will
be missed IN that home. How hard it
seams, but we know that a loving
Father has sent this afiliction. He
al Iona pon heal thp wOIiud
TO the heart broken husband, father,
mother and children, we can only say,
look upward and trnst in the Lord.
May He bless this aflliction the
good of the hereaved ones, is the earn
est prayer of A FRIEND.
Modoc, S. G..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29

Messrs John P. Thomas, Jr., and
Cole J. Blease attorneys for State
Constables W. R. Crawford, Cole
man, Dorm and Cooley, charged
with the murder of Mrs. Stuart,
made application for bail for the
defendants before Julge Ernest
Gary in the court house, at
Lancaster, on the Sth. Solicito +
Henry represented the State.
Crawford was granted bail i'll the
sum of $4,000. Dorm and Cole
man each in sum of $1,000 and
Cooley in the sum of $500.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29
How to Help Your Town.

Push it, talk about it, write
about, speak well about it, help
improve it, choke the croaker,
beautify the streets, patronize its
merchants, advertise in its news
papers, prefer home enterprise al
ways, speak well of its enterpris-
ing men; if you can't think OF
some good to say keep quiet; if
you are rich invest in something
to employ somebody; be a hustler,
be courteous to Strangers that
come among you so that they will
go away with good impression !;
always cheer up the men that 60
in for Improvements. Your own
portion of the cost will only be
what is just. Don't kick about
necessary public improvements be-
canse they are not at your own
door or for fear that your taxes
might be raised fifteen cents.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29
STATE NEWS.

An effort is being made to have
all of the veterans of the Mexican
war present at the Confederate re-
union in Charleson in May.
Cheap as dirt doesn't apply to
Aiken real estate ally more.
Last week Alex Williams, colored,
sold the old Burckhalter place of
100 acres to a rich New Yorker
for O,450, or $50 per acre.
The Greenwood conspiracy case
will be called for trial at the April
term of the Federal Court in Green
vile. A. H. Dean will conduct
the defense. Abial Lathrop is
District Attorney and will pros
.ecute the accused.
The State Sunday School Con-
vention will meet in Spartanburg
on April 20th.
The Mayors of South Carolina
will meet in annual convention in
Newberry in May.
In the court at Newberry, man
was indicted for larceny in stealing
a dog. The defendants attorney
demurred to the Indictment on the
ground that dog is not property,
and therefore, there can be no
larceny Of dog, Judge Gage
sustained the demurrer, and the
case was dismissed.
James Riser, white, who was
convicted some time ago at the
Newberry court for stealing from
the railroad at Pomaria and
sentenced to the penitentiary for
eighties months has been pardoned
by the Governor. Old age and ill
health were the grounds on which
The pardon was asked for.
Mr.. John E. Partlow, Of Green
wood county, in attempting to walk
Southern Railway bridge III the
town of Greenwood, fell to the
ground, about twenty-three feet
BADLY breaking many bones, some
of which protruded from the flesh
He is thought to be fatally injured
He is about sixty years of age, anc
well-known to th,: people of this
section.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29
"Extract of Rat Juice"

Last week a gentleman of this
city, while riding OH the train, met
up with "Citizen" Josh Ashley.
The conversation turned upon the
dispensary question, and Mr.. Ash
ley made a statement that will be
a revelation to people who buy
'.'liquor from that Institution. Or
rather, we should say, in the light
of Mr.. Ashley's revelations, con-
centrated extract of 'rat juice
for this is what Mr.. Ashley calls
it. Before proceeding with the
story, we will say for the benefit
of those who are not acquainted
with Mr.. Ashley, that he is a sub
stantial farmer of unquestionable
veracity and a member OF the Leg
islature. He said that he recently
visited the State dispensary in Or
der to observe the bottling process.
The machinery of this department
failing to work smoothly, it became
necessary. to ascertain the nature
of the obstruction. The big vats
into which the liquor is poured
and where it is diluted with water
were examined.
We do not know whether or not
a drag net was used; but the re-
suit of the examination was that
Commissioner Vance made a
'shaul" not of blind tiger stuff, but
of dead rats and mice-about two
bushels n all, and the scum was
as green as ever you "seed" On a
mud hole in summer time. This
is the story as told to US and
vouched for by Mr.. Ashley. When
you buy another bottle of "liquor"
from the Sumter dispensary, ex-
anime it critically, and perhaps
the presence of a stray hair or two
may serve to convince you that
what you have bought should really
be labeled Chemically pure" rat
iuice.--Sumter Freeman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29
The Teachers Association at the
Ridge.

The Edgefeld Ridge Teachers
Association which was held at
Ridge Spring Oh the 4th of March,
was a grand success. Friday
evening March 2rd, Er. Woodward
President of the of the S. c. Col
lege delivered an eloquent and
instructive address on Literature.
The large and beautiful auditorium
of the Academy building was
crowded to its utmost capacity.
Saturday morning at 9.45 the
Association was called to erder by
President Hinnant. Alter the
reading and adoption of the
minutes, Prof. Bailey, CHI man
of the committe on Constitution
and bylaws, made his report. The
Association unanimously adopted
the report. Prof. Anderson made
an instructive talk on History.
Prof. Bailey Johnson, Peurifey
and Entzminger Joined in the dis
cussion. The subject Of Physical
culture was admirably handled by
Miss S. S. Bailey. She emphasized
the fact that all of our schools
should pay more attention to this
important branch of study. On
Invitation of the President, Mrs.
Bailey favored the audience with
a piano solo. Two excellent
papers were read on primary work,
one by Mrs. Center, and the other
by Mrs. Huiet. Both of these
ladies are experienced and success
ful teachers, and their papers
brought out much valuable in
formation to all present. Prof.
Bean, who by the way,is one of the
best gramarlans in the County
occupied twenty minutes in eX-
plaing the best methods of teaching
Grammar. Miss Mauldin, delight
ed the audiencd with a beautiful
violin solo. Mrs. Latimer, a
teacher of experience, then read
an instructive paper on Grammar
on motion of Prof. Entzminger,
q vote of thanks was extended for
the kindness and hospitality OF
the citizens of Ridge Spring
The next meeting of the Associa-
ton will be heled at Edgefeld OIL
Saturday. April lst., and it is
hoped that every teacher who
possibly can will attend thi:
meeting. The following is tht
program Best methods for teacth
ing spelling-Profs. John johnson
and G.. H. Edwards.
Penmanship-R. B. Cain ant
Miss Beulah Rhemes.
School entertainments Profs
HAYNES and Bean.
Influence of Christian teach
ers-Profs. Bailey and Lake.
Question box.
Recitations-Miss Primrose anc
Miss Henry.
Music, by the S. c. G. I. Band
Mathematics-Pfof. Peurifoy
On Friday evening, March tn
31st, an entertainment yill b'
given by the teachers and student'
of the S. C. G. l. in honor of th'
visiting teachers.
Respectfully,
R. B. CAIN,
Sec. and Treas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29
WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowl-
edge so often expressed, that DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great
kidney remedy fulills every wish
in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver, bladder and
every part of the urinary passage.
1t corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing it, or
bad effects following use of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that
unpleaoant necessity of being COM
PEELED to- go often dnring the night.
The mild and the extraordinary
effect of Swamp-Root is soon real
lied. 1t tstrnds the highest for its
wonderful cures of the most dis
tressing cases. If you need med
icine you should have the best
Sold b. druggists in fifty cent and
one dollar sizes.
You may have sample bottle
of this wonderful discovery and
book that tells more about it, botf
seLt absolutely free by mail, ad.
dress DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y. When writing mention
that you read this generous ofel
in the Edgefeld ADVERTISER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29
How to Find Out.

Fill a bottle or common glass
with your water and let 1t stand
twenty-four hours: a sediment or
settling indicates an unhealthy
conditi iii of the kidneys; if it
stains your linen it is evidence of
kidney trouble; too frequent de-
sire to pass it or pain in the back
is also convincing proof that the
kidneys and bladder are out of
or6or
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF EDGEF1ELD.

IIW. A. Merritt We. Joel Swearingen
and B. B. Swearingen.-Execu-
tion.
By virtue of an execution to ma
directed in the above stated cause,
II will proceed to sell at public out
cry at Edgefeld G. H., S. c., on the
first Monday in April, A. D. 1899,
(being 3rd day of the monthly, the
following described property:
One tract of land containing
one hundred acres, more or less, on
South Edisto River, bounded by
lands of J. M. Bush, Mary Bush,
Winfield Scott, and others. Levied
upon as the property Of the De-
PENDANTS Joel Swearingen and B.
B. Swearingen.
Terms cash. Titles extra.
". H. QUITS,
March 9Th, '99. S. E. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29

The situation in the Philippines
is not altogether satisfactory. Our
troops are successful in measure
it seems, but losses are heavy and
they outnumber us. Have We u.
S. & Co. put our foot into it, up to
our necks?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29

Chicago is getting ready to bid
for both conventions next year. A
mammoth colliseum building to
hold $1,000 people is to be COLI
structed on the site now occupied
by.Libby prison.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29
The United States government

The United States government
or at least some of its agencies,
have nsw engaged in that most
dificu of all reforms. a dress
reform In San Juan, Porto
Rico an edict has gone forth that
the little children shall no longer
run naked in the streets. 1t will
require cotton goods to clothe the
little ones, and the mills of the
South are very close to Porto Rico.
This may mean new business for
them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29

The Second South Carolina reg
iment that has been doing garri-
son duty in Cuba for several
months, has arrived in Augusta,
where it will be mustered out. The
boys did not enjoy their stay in
Cuba, yet no doubt they will have
many good stories to tell of their
experiences there.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29

Dried bananas are becoming
quite an article of food. Queens
land is inauguratlng the new
industry. They take the place OF
raisins in puddings and are said
to be not only very palatable but
exceedingly nutritious.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29

The Neal investigation has been
resumed and there are indictions
that the amount of his shortage
will be very materially increased
by future developments.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29

It was one of Bismarck's most
poignant regrets that in his old
age he could eat only three hard
boiled eggs at a sitting, whereas
he formerly thought nothing of
eleven.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29
Notice to Creditors.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA


EDGEF1ELD COUNTY.
Court of Common Pleas.
E. B. Robinson, Anna Robinson,
ct al, Plaintiffs,
against
Geo. w. Robinson, as Administra-
tor, ct al, Defendants.
All persons holding claims
against the estate of Geo. W. Rob
inson, deceased, pursuant to the
order in the above stated cause,
are hereby required to prove the
same before me as Master on OR
before the 29th day of April, 1899,
or they will be debarred.
w. F. ROATH,
March 20, '99. Master e. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29

1t is said that Europe is grow
ing jealous of the prosperity and
importance already attained by
the United States.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29

Twenty rural mail delivery
routes will be established in South
Carolina.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29

In our war with Spain we had
329 soldiers killed in battle; 125
died of Wounds, and 5,277 Of dis
ease.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29

the band in the annual chorus of
hunger, rags and debt he'll be with
out excuse and can't lay the blame
of his condition at our door,"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29

The Young Nan--"G Oracle, what
is it your father sees in me to
object to, -darling?D
The Young Woman (wiping
away a tear)-''He don't see any
thing in you, Algernon, that's why
he Objects"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29

The Pope's strength is rapidly
failing, and candidates for the
office are coming out.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29

Ladies desiring a contented
and happy old age shold use Sim
mons Squaw Vine or Tablets,
commencing at 40 years old con-
tinue during "Chango of Life.''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29

J1nf
WANTED-One yoke Oxen. Apply
at this Office
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-29

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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-04
MISSION FOR DEAF MuTEs
Circular }Issued by St. Francis
XaviAr's Church New York.

The following circular has been issued
by the clergy of the. Church of st. Fran
els Xavier. New York;
A M. d. G.
The Church of st. Francis Xavier,
10th ST., West of 5th Ave, N. Y.
February q, 1899.
/ take pleasure in informing you that
a two weeks mission for the Deaf Mutes
will be given by Father Joseph II. Rock
well, s. j., and Father James B. Becker,
S. J..
The Mission for the men will begin on
Monday evening, March 5, at s o'clock.
The Mission for the women will begin
on Monday evening, March q, at 8 o'clock.
The exercises of the Mission will be held
in the lower church.
This is a great grace offered to our
Catholic deaf. Gods grace is poured out
upon the soul at the time of a Mission.
God speaks to the heart, and makes heay-
emily things appear in a clear light. God
offers this invitation to all to come to
Him and learn how to become better
Catholics. + sincerely trust that you will
not neglect the grace which God offers
to you now but that you. will be on
hand yourself, and that you will induce
your friends to come.
Remember the dates:-
For men, Monday, March 5. at s p. M.
For women, Monday, March q, at 8
p. M.
Be sure to come ON the first night of
the mission.
Yours devotedly,
JAMES B. BECKER, S. j..
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-04
SUNDAY TRAINS IN MORRIS COUNTY
New President VIII Consider the
Question immediately,

Radical changes in the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western Railroad are
predicted as a result of the change in
the management, which took place. Thurs
day. William H. Truesdale had scarcely
been installed as president of the Lacka-
wanna when he began to look into the
methods of the company, particularly with
reference to the train service and the coal
department.
1t is understood that Sunday trains
are at last to be put on, and early action
is expected in this direction. When Mr..
Truesdale was asked about the matter he
replied:-"If public convenience requires
the putting on of Sunday rains I have no
CUB that we will dc our best to see that
the proper thing is lone. l understand
that many people are in favor of such an
innovation, and in due time I will take
the matter under Amusement"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-04
CHURCH NOTICES.


FIRST U-NIyERsALTST. Summit avenue,
near Grand street. Rev. Charles H. Vail, pas
tor. Service. 10:45 A. NJ, subject, What Is
Man?"
ST. PAUL NJ. E. The pastor, Rev. T. c.
Mayham, will conduct the services at 1870
"A. M. and 1880 P. M: In the morning there
will be a reception Of practitioners and the
Holy Communion. The evening subject will
be, Increasing by Distributing" All seats
free and strangers welcome.
Bergen avenues. Rev. John 1. Scudder, pas
tor. Services, ii A. M. and 7:45 p. M. Rev
John L. Scudder win preach. Morning sub
ject, Seeing God" Evening. Pilgrims Prog
ress Lecture, 1--WE Awful Valleys
Y. M. c. A., Hasbrouck Institute, Crescent
and Harrison avenues, AIS P. M, sBible
lam Van Kirk, D. d. w. e. T. u. and 7.
w. T. u. specially invited.
ME-. York street, near Washing
ton. Rev. D.*B. #. Randolph, pastor. Ser
vices at 1880 A M. and 1902 NJ. Anniver-
sary celebration.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-04

POPULAR PASTOR.
Linden Avenue M. E. Church
Extends a Call to Rev.
E. G. butcher.
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE HELD
Church Financially and Spir-
.tually Progressing
Among the Churches.
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE HELD

-
The members of the Linden Avenue
Methodist Church, at Linden and Ocean
venues Greenville, of which the Rev. r,
C. butcher is pastor, have every reason
to feel proud of their church. The re-
ports submitted at the quarterly confer
ence held Thursday evening, in the par
sonage, proved to be most encouraging.
Under the pastorate of the present pastor,
much progress has been made, potn
financially and spiritually.
Mr.. butcher has presided at the Linoen
Avenue Church almost a year, or rather
since he was sent there by the Conference
held last year in the CALVARY Metnooise
Church, Newark. Tnat his work is ap-
precia1ed, was shown Thursday evening,
when his congregation EXTENDED to MN d
call Tor another year
AL the conference Thursday evenlng,lhe
presiding elder OF the Jersey City Distrlct.
the KEY. Mr.. Wright. u. ~, was present
Inc omcers OF the church were aiso Oh
hand and the pastors nome was hilea 70
overcoming. When the various reports
were reau, the presiding elaer showed ms
appreciation OF the work done, by COM
.nenaing Nr. Dutcner and the officers. he
said he was very much pleased 10 see the
church rake RAPID strides under the COM
paratavely new leader. CONSIDERING Inc
vast amount of debts accumulated CURING
recent years he said ali were to be con-
graduated for the good showing.
During Mr.. butchers pastorate many
small aebts have been paid on lhctuuihS
back water rents and assessments Ior the
macadamizing of Linden avenue.
The parsonage has also been fitted up
with a new heating apparatus. There have
been ffty-one converts during the year
1885, Seven were by certificate, and nVe
on probation. A society called the Union
League Association was organized "
Mrs. butcher, and has now a memoefsnlp
list numbering one hundred ana hFe.
Sewing, drawing, painting and Ehglsh
is taught. A probationary Grass mas
also been organized under Mrs. Dutcnef
and has proved a great help TO the souAs
people of the church
Mr.. butcher said that the recent revival
meetings were productive of good results
there being many converts. /,
The following committees were theh
appointed for the ensuing year
sfevards-Adam Rapp, William Hitch
(1aptk. Il f6IeS, lAAOAs
Intyre, Joseph Stewart, James McGlmp-
sey. Ralph Quidor, Ernest BRIDGE y
Simpson and Louis Hennemier.
Temperance-Ralph Quidor, James Nc
Intvre. Jacob Hahn, T. E. Ham ana
c. Simpson.
Freedman's Add. McGimpsey and
Jacob Hahn.
Church Records-Arthur R. Mcintyre
James Stewart and Adam Rapp-
Christian Mission-M. Proper, +. w.
Hitchcock and Isaac Knoll.
Salary-E. w. Hitchcock, Isaac krodl
and James Stewart.
conference-T. E. Feree, E. w. Hitch
cock and Adam Rapp.
Entertadnment-Jaeob Hahn, jacob NC
Intyre and James Stewart
Parsonage-Miss Annie E. Armstrong,
Mrs. Hitchcock. Mrs. Feree. Mrs u
Young, Mrs. ]. Hampton and Mrs. =. {.
butcher.
communion-T. E. Feree, c. Mcintyre
and Isaac Ward.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-04
HOBoKEN'S ASSISTANT ENGINEER.
Position May Be Created For Capt
McGraSh of Fire Department.

1t is said that Captain McGrath, of
Engine Company No. 2, of Hoboken, will
1t the next meet of the Hoboken Board
of Fire Commissioners, be appointed as
sistant engineer of the Fire Department,
which office will be created for Nc
Grath's benefit. Captain Kremer, who
died as a result of a cold contracted at
the Clinton street fire, and who was a
brother-inelaw of Fire Commissioner
O'Donnell, was originally slated for this
position
Captain McGrath has been connected
with the department since its organiza-
ton. eight years ago.. He is a hard
worker and has a record for bravery. He
is one of the officers of the State Fire
mems Association.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-04
CATHOLIC CLUB NOTES.

The Board of Directors of the Catholic
Club meet Monday evening.
The members of the Dramatic Union are
reheaasing a new play they intend to
put on after Lent.
The bowling tournament among the as
sociate members is creating a great deal
of interest and some good score are
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-04
DIOCESAN UNION.

The tickets for the lecture to be given
by the Catholic Young Mems Societies of
the Diocese of Newark in st. Bridget's
Hall, on Sunday, March II, are selling
very fast. 1t will not be at all surprising
if the spacious hall is crowded to over
flowing the night the lecture takes place.
The Rev. John P. Chadwick will be the
lecturer. The proceeds of the event will
be for the benefit of the union.