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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-05-11
MY OLD HOUSE.

written by Lady Of Niney-Four Years
hail once more my natahe day.
Still in my tenement OF clay.
With many favors blest-
Now He who placed the structure here
Can prop 1t up another year.
II He should think 1t best.
Long hath it stood. through SHOWS an
rains.
And braved life's fearful hurricanes.
While many stronger fell
The reason why, we cannot see,
But what to US seems mystery
The Builder knows full well
But now ills weatheS-worn and old;
The summers heat and winters cold
Pierce through the walls and roof.
IT'S like garment, so worn out
To mend there seems no whereabout,
So gone is warp and wool
The tettering pillars are all weak,
The poor old rusty hinges creak.
The windows, too. are dim.
These slight discomforts We'll let pass.
For. looking darkly through glass,
We catch a hopeful CLEAN.
Nature and reason tell us all
This withered frame ere long must fall;
When, where, or how's unknown.
Wen leave that 10 the ArCnltect,
And trust His wisdom to direct
The taking of 1t down
And when you see it PROSTATE la.
Let not tear bedim your eye.
The tenant Is not here.
But just beyond times little space
She finds some quiet resting place.
No more to date her year.
And. though she wsllxs with vou no mora
The world will move just as before;
IT'S meet 1t should be so.
Let each his house in order set,
That he may leave without regret,
Whenever called to so.
Boston Transcript.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-05-11
WHAT < DROUGHT COSTS.
BAD One In New South Wales Means
Loss Of Many Million
Dollars.

What the drought of the last few
years has cost New South Wales has
been estimated, and the estimate makes
up q bit of very doleful arithmetic,
says Westminster Gazette. The focks
Of the colony have shrunk from 66,O00,-
900 to 100000, representing loss Of
100000 sheep. If to this is added
the loss of natural increase the shrink
age amounts to 100000 sheep;
enough, that is, to equip considerable
sized colony. In addition there has
been q loss of nearly 100000 horses and
10000 cattle.
That the colony has been able to
survive these terrific losses is strik-
ing proof of energy and resource.
Translated into money the colony haa
suffered a loss of from a12,o0O,0Oo to
e20,OO0,OOO. For so much, when ex-
pressed in pounds, shillings and pence,
do few inches more or less of rain
fall count! We are probably entering
on a cycle of years, a contemporary
thinks, when the kindly skies will pour
on the far-stretching plains their bene-
diction of rain, and these vast losses
will quickly be made up.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-05-11
the grri seemed TO be a willing sacrlnce
Sir Richard gave them his blessing
Chicago Times Herald.
A SHOE FOR A SHUTTER.
Awakening Sleeper Goes Halt
inGIy Awry.

Evidently there is no prescribed limit
to the ingenuity OF woman. a strik-
ing example Of this occurred recently
in the home of prominent physician.
lie has In his household two young
lady boarders. One evening Kate want
ed to attend a concert and, as the house
is not provided with latch keys, she did
not know how to get in upon her return.
After much thought, Mary solved the
problem. She would tie string to
her toe, fasten a pasteboard to the
other end of the string and drop 1t out
of the window. When Kate came home
all she had to do was to gently pull the
string and wake Mary, who would then
let her in. An easy, beautiful scheme,
and one which could hardly fail. Kate
went to the corner with her best beau
and Mary went to bed. The doctor
was sitting in his study, when there
was queer tapping against the win
dow. Made him think of Poe's raven.
which came tapping, tapping at my
chamber door" 1t was q windy night,
however, and he didn't pay much atten-
ton at first. Then it continued and
seemed to get worse"
ut Is loose shutter" he thought,
and went to Ak 1t. He opened the win
dow and gave an exclamation. There.
Topping In his face, was big square OF
pasteboard. Tie couldn't solve the mys-
terry, and, finding the string, gave 1t
vicious yank, for he thought some boys
were trying to play trick on him.
Heavensl what was that? From over
his head came piercing shrek. He
yanked at the cord and again and again
came the yells. Then some one came to
the window above and yelled down;
then there was violent Jerking at the
cord from above and when he saw 1t
went Into the girls window he let go.
He went inside and called up to Mary
to come down and explain Immediate
IT," She dressed and came down limp
ing and tcarfully explained her scheme.
The doctor read the riot act to her and
she sat up until Kate returned and let
her In the usual way.-Chicago Chroni-
Gle
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-05-11
8. 8. s. FOR THE BLOOD

ana a layer OF thin white gauze VIII DC
hung between the top and Its thin
black silk foundations charmingly
delicate gray effect being the result.
Mixed black and white lace gowns are
also smart for summer wear.
The fashion of using several layers
Of muslins or tulle Is to be carried out
to great extent this summer, in many
cases giving a mother of pearl effect
where pale rose, pale blue and ivory are
hung over each other, delicate lace and
knots Of black velvet ribbon trimming
them.
Silk muslin frocks will be pretty
thiclely shirred, perhaps down the cen
ter OF the apron front 80 that the folds
sndrcle the figure, and ere gathered
up under choux on each side OF the
yufaed back breadth, the ruflea cover
ing the petticoet below the overskirt eff
feet, This ia delicious when thin
black muslin is used over o rose muslin
foundation. Equally effective is lay
er of thin black between pink muslin
and its pink satin foundation, and black
Chantilly lace serves for trimming
Boston Herald.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-05-11
The New PIanChette
THERE was no one to answer the
bell, so Mrs. Cassidy went herself.


bell, so Mrs. Cassidy went herself.
"Why, Celia Bethune! am so glad!'
she cried, in greeting her visitor.
Eyes, wanted to see YOU" the girl
returned fervently, as they kissed each
other. 81 was out for spin and came
this way. How do you Hike
my new suit?"
like it 1t looks just lovely on you.
isn't the skirt too SHORTY
"Not bit. You it short"
"But not too Short" insisted the girl
81 was so afraid it would be too short
Some look perfectly shocking"
81 know. But yours isn't bit toe
short. Come in this way, where we car
s. down"
Oh, but mustn't stay"
81 thought you wanted to see me"
Cela's exercise had heightened the
color in her pretty face. but blush in
creased it still more as Mrs. Cassidy re
called those first words. Celia covered
her confusion with more talk in re
gard to her new gown and the trial:
she had undergone in having It cut ant
fitted. Even as she spoke Mrs. Cassidy
seemed forced to take the girls meas
ure in certain other light.
"How old are you, Cela?" she asked
abruptly.
"Why, Laura Cassidy! What ques
tionl Do you think I'm going to tell
Nineteen. Why?"
you'll be getting married before
long"
ooh, my goodnessl I'm never going
to marry. But I've had proposal,
blushing furiously.
"And you've said: Yes I'm so glad
How lovely of you to come and tell mt
all about it."
Mrs. Cassidy was about to fold thu
girl in her arms again, but Celia waved
her off.
"Oh, dear, mol And what's more, In
not going to soy: Yes Oh, dom
know what I'm going to say. How d.
you decide about such things2 You've
had to, once, not long ago. Tell me
That's what I came for"
A note of tremulous despair hoyereC
about her voice.
Its easy. You must know whethe'
you love Norman Ford or not"
Norman Ford! How did you CUES
him?"
"Why, who else could 1t beP"
"He isn't the only young mani" Cell
retorted, with touch of resentment
Mrs. Cassidy gave tone to a ricl
laugh. She was in love with the mo
ment. Celia was mindful only ct tn
main question.
"You see, I would have to leave pap
and go and live with MIR. Ford. Nv
only known him few months-a yea
or two at most-and I've known pap
all my life"
Mrs. Cassidy's laugh was very pro
volsing. Celia was vexed.
ooh, you know what mean. VIVA
makes you behave so? I thought yo'
would help me-"
"And so I will. You must stay wit
me week. Send for your things. Yo'
must think it over. A matter OF thi
kind can't be decided at once"
That's just what told Norm'!" sal
the girl, flashing joyously. Its so kin,
of you to help me. I knew you would
1 want to talk it all over with you. 70
see, don't want to make any mistake.
And talk it over they did every day
almost every hour, for a week.
ut will be better for you not to Sc
Mr.. Ford until you can give him
definite answer" her friend had sale
and Celia acnuiesced in the wisdom O
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-05-11
Tho Amerinnu In Cnbn

Having eaten q breakfast the visitor
goes about the affairs Of tho day. He
generally starts in With a good AIneri-
can rush, sweats for two hours, gets ex-
hausted and irHtated, and lands IN O
hammock or at the American club be-
fore one o'clock. And If thcreis anyone
to listen to him he gives it as his best
Judgment that anyone who would live in
Cuba or even allow himself 10 be here
is q blamed fool, and that the island
isn't fit for a snake pasture.-N. Y.
TiTOeG
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-05-11
Officers.
THE CHURCHES.
Methodist Episcopal Church South.

Public worship of God on the list LIST and and
3rd Sundays at II A. NJ, on the IND ana
Meeting for prayer, Wednesday at 1880.
p. NJ. sabbath School at $3.50 A. M:
Meeting of Epworth League each Sun
dav at 3 p. M, the third Monday
night of each month being devoted to
A most cordial welcome is extended to all.
J. S. FRENCH, Pastor.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-05-11

Shaving between DayOnet Charges
A barber was doing q rushing busi-
ness in the Kansas trenches Sunday.
The barber solicited custom from one
soldier who preferred to wear lilacs and
was greeted with the cheerful reply:
mo, had close enough shave yester-
day coming into Caloocan."-Manila
American.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-05-11

With the course of true love running
thus smoothly, and the crisp, frozen
ground under their feet, the twain
started upon their ramble.
With buoyant steps they breasted
the "Hog's Back" from which favorite
vantage ground splendid view OF the
surrounding country could be OBJ
tanned.
Eyes, there's the dear old Towers"
said Alice, where should be living
now if the mater had not died."
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-05-11
TAzEWELL co. DIRECTORY.
Circuit Court.

Robert c. jackson, judge; H. Bane Har-
ma6. clerk. Terms of court-lst Monday
in April, 18th Monday in August and list
Monday in December.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-05-11

nREEVER & GILLESPIE, LAWYERS, Tazewell
iva Pr,io..te; n the courts of Tazewell and ad-
dining counties. Oflice-Stras building. Edgar
l.. Greever Barns Gillespie.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-05-11

CHAPMAN & GILLESPIE, ATTORNEYS AT
GLAW, Tazewell, Va. Practice in all the courts
of Tazewell county and Court Of Appeals at
Wytheville. j. w. Chapman, A. P. Gillespie.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-05-11
County Court.

j. II. Stuart, judge; T. E. George, clerk.
Terms ofcourt-Tuesday after Sd Monday
in each month.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-05-11

FULTON e. COULLING, ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
I TazeweI Va Practice in the courts of Taze-
well county. s. NJ B. COuling will continue his
practice III all the courts of Buchanan county. J.
II Fulton, Wytheyille, Va. S. NJ B. CoulinS,
Tazewell Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-05-11

nEo. w. ST, CLAIR, ATTORNEY AT LAW
5Tazewell, Va. Practices in the courts Of Taze
w9ll and adjoining counties and in the Supreme
Court of Appeals at Wytheville Particula; at
tention paid to the collection OF claims. Office
StraS building
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-05-11
LAWYERS.

BARNS e. BARNS. ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Taze-
Dwell, Va. Practice in the courts Of TaIewell
county, Court of Appeals at Wytheville aud the
Federal courts at Abingdon. c. ]. Barns, John T.
Barns
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-05-11

II C. ANDERSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Taze-
ntwcn Va Will practice in the courts of Taze-
well county and the Court of Appeals at Wythe-
Vile. Collecting specially.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-05-11

VINCENT L. SEXTON, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
VTazewell, Va. Will practice in the courts Of
Tazewell and adjoining counties. Particular at
Stras building
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-20
OAKDALE.

The Hall association will hold meet
ing In the hall on Pitt street. "Wednesday
evening, November ~. President Small
requests all members to bs prsssrt at this
time as very important business will be
transacted.
:lDirigo Literary club had their regular
meeting with Mrs Allen, Friday, and
adjourned to meet with Mrs. H. b. Boak.
Fessep pden street, two weeks from date.
The shtatsinment and supper Thurs
day evening. passed very PLEASANTLY 20
o large mum ber. The Ideals, also the
talent who so kindly assisted, deserve
great credit and rs usual. did finely.
The young ladies have been untiring al
rehearsals. Mrs. Andrew Merrill. Fall
mouth street, rendered valuable assis-
tinos to the chairman Of the entertain
ment, and We all say thanks to each and
ALL Mrs. Mcdregor OF Portland gave q
little talk which was much enjoyed.
Mr.. Carl Willy, Fesssnden street, who
has been quite Ill, Is out.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-20
Modern olive OIL.

Improvement In processes does not al
ways spell progress, 1t appears, as the
introduction Of machinery In the olive dis
tricts Of Italy has caused an increase of
the quantity Of oil produced, but reduc-
tion of quality as far as the best grades
are concerned. A typical province is Ia
ranto, where machinery has effected very
considerable changes in the olive oil.
Under the old system three or more dis
tinet qualities Of oil were produced, the
olives being passed and repassed several
times through hand worked presses, each
time producing an oil Of poorer quality.
When no more oil could be extracted in
this way, the "sansa," or grounds" was
treated with sulphuric acid to produce an
inferior oil, which Is used in the manu-
facture of soap.
The introduction of the hydraulic press,
however, has done away with these dis
tinctive grades. A larger quantity of oil
is produced. but the quality. taken as q
whole, deteriorates, and the higher class
of eating oil can only be obtained by re-
peated filtration. Though the oil produced
In this way Is excellent in color and ap-
pearance, after continual straining 1t
loses much Of Its favor and lacks the
fruity taste which distinguishes the best
oil produced by the old method of extrac-
tion.-Merchant's Review.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-20
WOODFORDS.

The work OF laying the Norwood street
sewer com mmsncsd Thursday and Is being
pushed along rapidly. Considerable
blasting is necessary.
Ths frst degree will be worked on one
candidate ut the meeting Of Fraternity
lodge, I. o. o. f.. Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Fred Jsfferds. Forest avenue. has
returned from a visit with friends In New
York.
Mrs. Sarah D., widow of DIR. Marcian
seavey. formerly resident OF Mechan 10
street, died Thursday at her residsn oe.
No. 1874 Congress street, at the advance d
age of "a years
Mrs. Archibald, who has bean passing
the last ak months with her daughter.
Mrs. Harry Pierce, Coyle strest, has gone
to Montreal where she will visit her son
and daughter during tho winter.
W. c. I. U. BENEFIT L EA.
The mem bers Of the Desring W. Q. L.
U. viii give benefit tea ami pound
party which 10 their annual custom, next
Thursday at 8 p. m. in Lewis hall, Wood
ASAa aFtheos Aao kA~e1o Vs. - ~~'~"
cd to the Temporary home for women and
children. All are invited to carry a
pound or more of groceries, while articles
of clothing for women and children, un-
dsrwear, sheets, etc.. in fact anything
that would supply need In ones own
home, will find ready acceptance In the
Temporary home. The ladies will serve
hot chocolate from three to six o'clock,
there will be music and probably one Of
the directors of the home will be present
to speak Of the work.
Mrs. H. y. Milliksn, Washington ave-
nue., entertained the Lsnd-A- Hand circle
Thursday.
The Dssring W. O. 7. q. will meet
Wednesday afternoon with the prssident,
Mrs. Caleb Montgomery, Lawn street.
Dsering chapter. o. Il s.. will enter
tain Iona chapter Of Portland. Beulah and
MizpAh chapters Of Westbrook. and sever
al others at the meeting, Tuesday evsning.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-20
MORRILLS.

The Unity club will meet Tuesday even
ming
Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence K. Willard,
(nee Miss Elsie Hawkes. Winslow) nave
been visiting Mr. aud Mrs. d. winsiou
Hawkes., Forest avenue.
REDMOND.MILLS.
A charming wedding occurred wsdnss-
day, when Miss Viola E. Redmond
and Mr.. Benton Mills, both Of Lowell.
Masa, were united in marriage by Rev.
J. X. Clifford, pastor Of Clark Memorial
n. E. church, ut the home Of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. s. II Redmond,
No. Richardson street..
ALL SOULS CHURCH FAIR.
The annual fair, held by the members
OF All Souls church at Morrill's corner.
the past week, has been suooesaful In all
its details. IL was In pregrsss Wednesday,
ThnrsdAy and Friday afternoons and eve-
nings Suppers were served and enter
tainmsnts given ssoh evenings. Friday
evenings entertain uent was the coined y
In three acts, "Evsry body's Friend" with
he following cast Of characters;
MIR. Felix Fsstherley, Francis Taylor
Very much friend.
Mr.. Frank Issbr0Oa, H1 H., 4, ,o.a heeo'rs Carr
Major Wellington DeBoots,
George Conklin
Very much married.
Mrs Featherley. Ida Le>r Q
Very much neglected.;
Mrs D'Hs:s;; very much eth. one. H''"' may
1'' Vsrv y, uob .aoved.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-20
NORWAY'S BANK.
The Savings Institution at Liberty to
do Business.

The troubles of ths Norway Savings
bank are over and 1t is at liberty to begin
business again, Judge Strout having dis
solved the Injunction, in the decree print
cd below. Judge Strout stated that In
drawing the decre had he reviewed the
condition Of the bank, in order that Its
present standing might be fully under
stood and ite depositors treasured. The
usual form of decree OF this nature is
q brief statement that the injunction IL
dissolved. or course the decree 10 based
upon the condition Of affairs as shown at
the hearing. In 1t r. ference Is made to
the fact that three Of the sureties on the
bond Of the late treasurer had not paid
In their share Of the liability. Since then
two OF thess..gentlsmen have made the
payments SO that there is now only one
who has not done his part. The decree
follows: -a' ''
This cause came on for further hearing
this 18th day of November. 1899, and
was argued by counsel. and 1t appearing
from the report Of the trustees and treas
uIer Of said Norway Savings bank, and
OF +. E. Timbsrlske. bank examiner.
filed in this cause, that at the dats OF the
filing OF the bill In this cause, thers was
q deiicit Of $l7, 333 ~ In the funds and
resources Of the Lank; and 1t further ap.
pearing that since that time Sl4.65S.Sl
have been paid to and received BY said
bank toward said deficit, leaving only
present deficit Of $So73 %, which Is more
than covered by undivided profits held by
said bank; nnd IL also Appearing that
three sursties upon the bond OF the treas-
urer Of said bank have not paid their
pror rortion Of liability under their bond.
but are able to 90 so, and said bank IL
authorized to bring suit upon said treas
urer's bond against such dslinqlsnts 60
recover the same. and that when recovery
shall be against them said dehois
will be further largely reduced; and 10
also appearing that the resources OF the
bank, at the values carried upon Its
books. are equal to its liabilities; and
that the market value OF its securities
exceeds the value carried on the books OF
the bank by the sum Of $40, 800 ~. and
that the bank Is unq solvent.
1t Ia thsrefors, on consideration and In
accordance with the request Of the bank
examiner and trustees of the said bank,
Ordered, adjudged and deoresd that the
injunction heretofore granted be aud 10
hereby dissolved; that the trustees are
authorized to pay the items OF expense
outstanding. amounting 70 Si65.49. and
that the payments BY them heretofoys
made Of expenses, amounting to el7t 03,
itemizsd bills Of which are appended to
their report and the reports OF ths trus-
tees and bank examiner, are hereby al
lowed and confirmed; and that the bill
he dismissed. and the bank be author
lied 70 do business.
S. @. STROUT.
Justice Of S. ]. Court.
Nov. 1s, 1898.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-20
WIT AND WISDOM.
whys

Why isn't paregoric baby's crying
need?
Why isn't the life of a miller one con-
tinual grind?
Why are not women's rights and we'd
dings synonymous?
Why wouldn't crying women make sue
cessful auctioneers?
Why is it that a reformer seldom be-
gins his work at home?
Why Is a man Of the smallest caliber
always the biggest bore?
Why is the average man always want
ing to do something he can'tf
Why doesn't the man who rides
chainless wheel travel in-cog?
Why does arbitration prove that both
the contending parties are wrong?-Chi-
cago News.
what a delightful preparation Is Ponds
Extract lip Saiee. aud how quickly 1t cures
roughness Of lips and face 20 cents jar.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-20
SUPPOSED TO BE SUICIDE.

Sidney, Me-, November is.-Msrril
Webbsr,a farmer OF this town. is sup
posed to have committed suicide Friday
morning by shooting himself. The de-
an invalid for some five years. Friday
afternoon he was found by his house.
keeper shot through the heart. lying
across his bed. His body was quite cold.
On the floor Was q revolver with q single
chamber empty. Mr.. Webber was mar
ried, well-to-do and respected. His resi-
denoe . some miles from Watervilie In a
lonely neigh borhood.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-20
From Love to business.

"Do you love me as you did before we
were married, George"
"No, dear, it isn't the same. My affec-
tion for you now is holier and stronger.
The old love is backed up by serious
sense OF possession and protection. 1t Is
love strengthened by responsibility. BY
the way. dear?'
Eyes, George"
"See il you can't get your father to
hurry up that check."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-20

A. y. Mouiton, Esq, is 70 deliver
lecture In the knights Of Pythias eourse
ss West Falmouth next Thursday svs-
ming. His subiest viii be. "England
Under the Puritans."
sunday, November 90. will be observed
as temperance Sunday at All Souls
church. The W. q. I. U. will atten5 the
morning ssryloe In q body.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-20
THE sLussIRp.

a CLINT Of hue fits meath the sky :
Amid the merry Aaytime. Z
A living gen. light winged and shys -
Enjoying its brief playtime.
Now, perched upon an alder spray
That bends beneath its lightncsA
It gives unto the dewy day
A soft and sudden brightness,
And from It's little throbbine throat
Comes. ''Twitter. twittcr, twitterp'
A sweet. a swift, slender note,
But never one that's bitter.
II is the voice that tells Of spring,
M rosy dawn and after;
The busy bluebird csroling
song Of love and laughter.
"A. 7. Schuman.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-20
JEWEIRY REPAIRING.

WE are familiar with all kinds Of Jewelr
w repairing and have made 1t q speciality
for years. We are now ready to make TO order
anything In rings or pins Of any special design
NEY. the Jeweler. Monument Square, Portland.
ianl2du
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-20
wANTED-sITUATIONs.

A young woman of good education wants
N place at once In Office or store as steno-
grapher has had experience In public work,
owns machine, satisfactory, references. Ad-
dress C. NJ, Box 1881. fA1
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-20
INSPECTION WATCHES.

II Jewel adjusted Pat. regulator nickel Elgil
81 hwel adjusted Is the bes: Railroad Watch
These watches will pass tie Inspection. Mo
KENNEY. the Jswsler Aonumsat square: