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The Red Cloud chief., 1899-08-11
Work has commenced on the new
high school building at Blair.


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The Congregational church at Dam
bury was dedicated Sunday.
Upon examination the supervisors Of
Dodge county find the bridge across
the Platte river at Fremont in a dan
gerous and unsafe condition.
Peter Jansen Of jefferson county has
been appointed by President Mckinley
as n of the twelve commissioners OF
the United States TO the Paris exposi-
ton.
Three miles Of the Burlington main
line between Stratton and Trenton
has been carefully and evenly oiled
with 1000 gallons of crude petroleum.
The result will be carefully watched.
The claim for bounty on chicory was
paid yesterday by the state. In the
absence OF Auditor Cornell the warrant
for ST., $40 was drawn by the deputy
auditor. This is the amour appropri-
ated by the Legislature.
Warren Flick OF Omaha has carried
a case TO the supreme court TO test the
right Of the Omaha city council to give
one man an exclusive contract for
hauling garbage in that CITY. Mr..
Flick was fined $40 and costs for try
ing TO haul garbage.
Governor Poynter has appointed Lola
Vincent Of Omaha, wife Of the editor
OF the Nonconformist, as a member OF
the advisory board of the industrial
home for women at Milford. She will
take the place formerly held by Miss
Phoebe Elliott Of Lincoln.
The contract for building q school
building at the institute for the deaf
and dumb at Omaha has been let to
Hamilton Bros. Of Omaha, who offered
TO do the work for $3.50 The heat
ing and plumbing will be furnished by
Balfe & Read Of Omaha for o., 967.
George Turner and wife Of Broken
Bow were thrown from their buggy
while out driving. The horse stumbled
while going down a steep hill and Mr..
Turner found himself with his left leg
broken. Mrs. Turner, though con-
siderably bruised, Is not badly hurt.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-08-11
Smoking Compartments.

European railroads have smoking
compartments for men and womep's
compartments. They have nov to deal
with women passengers who insist on
smoking and will not go into the mems
compartment. Belgium, where the
first cases have arisen, now puts up
the sign, Smoking forbidden" on all
women's compartments,
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-08-11
Friday, August Z.

Comte Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy
is living in London under the assumed
name of Bergemont. He has been
served with a subpoena TO appear as a
witness at Rennes.
A dispatch received from Apia,
Samoa, under date of July II, confirms
the appointment of Luther w. Osborn,
United States council general at Apia,
as acting chief justice, and asserts
that he was appointed on the sugges-
ton of DR.. Zolf of Germany, president
Of the municipal council.
1t appears probable from develop
ment. during the past two days in the
war department that Secretary Root
has in contemplation an army Of forty
thousand available men for the Philip
pines. Mr.. Root has been making dill
igent inquiries among the bureau
chiefs regarding supplies and equip
ment, and the trend Of his questioning
has been in the direction of an increase
in the available force for the eastern
archipelago.
Official letters received at Washing
ton from the representatives of the
United States in Germany bring many
details concerning the recent action in
that country looking TO the exclusion
OF beef slaughtered in Belgium for
the German markets and leave little
room for doubt that this is done for
the purpose of preventing the indirect
introduction of an American product.
One reason for the step is said to be
the fear of introducing Texas fever
through the American beef cattle
slaughtered in Belgium. The exclu-
sion orders went into effect July 80.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-08-11
Hank Curiosity.

One OF the curiosities Of the Bank
OF England Is to be seen in the print
ing room. A man sits at a desk. and
every three seconds a machine delivers
to him two complete f5 notes. II he
sits there six hours he receives over
10000, and in 800 days over f2O.'
600, 900.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-08-11

At Pontiac, Mich, the citizens, en-
ragged at the street car company get
ting an injunction restraining the city
from paving, lore up several blocks Of
the company's tracks.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-08-11

II is curious to note that wood tar is
prepared Just as 1t was In the fourth
century d. c. A bank is chosen and
a hole dug, into which the wood is
placed, covered with turf. A fire is
lighted underneath and the tar slowly
drips into the barrels placed to 70
ceive Il
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-08-11
Saturday. August o.

The auditor of the interior depart
ment has rendered an opinion in which
he holds that about S12, 100 has been
enormously paid to members Of the
Sioux Indian nation under the act of
1880.
A detachment Of log marines, now
stationed at Washington marine bar
racks, has been ordered to leave at
once under the command of Lieuten-
ant Frank Wynne for San Francisco,
where they will join the full battalion
to be rendezvoused there and take a
transport for Manila.
Authorities at Washington have in
formed General Otis Of what is ex-
pected of him in his coming campaign
against the Filippinos. He must crush
the rebellion. Every sourc for ac-
complishing this result will be placed
ut his disposal by the president. Gen.
eral Otis has been notified that every
requisition of his, whether for arms or
men, will be honored. A reasonable
length of time for the accomplishment
of his difficult task will be allowed
him, but at the expiration of that time
he must accept the responsibility for
success or failure. IL he fails he will
have to give way to a new commander.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-08-11
Princes warning.

The Prince OF Wales has warned his
brother Free Masons not to make
themselves cheap by wearing their Ma
sonic regalia on ordinary occasions.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-08-11
Monday, August I.

Alice +. Grant has been appointed
postmaster at Phillipsburg, Custer
county, Nebraska, vice George Gillett,
resigned.
Lloyd's agent at Manila cables that
the insurgents at San Fernando have
captured and burned the United States
steamer Saturnus.
A mass meeting in honor of General
Maxine Gomez and his wife was held
in Havana Saturday, some 5000 people
attending.
The United States transport Buford
arrived in quarantine at New York
yesterday from ~Cienfuegos and Hava,
ma, with a number of officers and dis
charged soldiers.
The treasury department has made
a requisition upon the bureau of en-
craving and printing for the printing
of SIC, 10000, 900 goln certificates in de-
nomination of $50.
Advices TO the surgeon general of
the marine hospital service states that
there have been no new cases of yellow
fever at Hampton, or points in that vi
cinity, and no deaths from that disease.
There are 5000 Cuban soldiers in
Santiago expecting to be paid off to-
day. Colonel Moalc, on the United
States transport ingalls,, has arrived
with the money. No new cases of yell
low fever at Santiago were reported
yesterday.
The postoffices at Plainview, Ban
croft, University Place and Table
Rock, Neb., will be raised from fourth
class to presidential offices October l..
The salary Of the postmaster at the
first named office will be 81, 100 per an.
mum and at the Others 81 600 per an
mum each.
An Investigation reveals the fact
that the official history of information
al arbitration efforts began in the
United States in 1897, when congress
was petitioned by Citizens from Mass
achusetts" for the establishment of an
international court of arbitration.
This was the very first effort in that
: direction
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-08-11
Friday, August 4.


Thousands of men in the Klondike
are idle.
The town of Carrabel, Fla, was
totally wrecked by n storm.
The cup challenger Shamrock has
left Fairlie for the United States.
The revolution in San Domingo under
partisans of Jiminez, ia gaining
strength.
1t is stated that United States au-
thorities are busy in Alaska locating
the boundary line.
Director of the Mint Robertson esti-
mates the gold output of Australia as
$4,000, 900 in excess of that for 1898.
Representatives Of thirteen of the
largest window screen and screen door
manufacturers are figuring on com
bining their interests.
Albert Uhlers, aged twenty-fv died
at st. Paul, Mimi, from lockjaw, re-
sulting from u blow given him by his
father during a quarrel a week ago.
The yellow fever scare at the sol
diers' home at Hampton is dying out.
There has been no spread of the con-
tagion, and the surgeons are hopeful.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-08-11

Slate pencils are made In Tennessee
from slate dust and other ingredients
compressed by hydraulic means. One
concern made 25. 200. 900 In q year.
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Jackson Township Chatter.

There was masquerade party at Sena
tor Caldwell's, last Friday night 1t
was surprise on Miss Floy Caldwell
A great many young people were there,
and all reported splendid time
o. w. WYATT was appointed township
trustee, ]. H. Sheer having resigned.
Whoopee. that is one time Oh got there.
Pote Wycoif sports a new buggy.
John Nader got sixty-three cents for
wheat last Friday, that was worth 81. 80
last summer.
Pres Doll and Frank Stout exchanged
farms. Pres now lives in Jackson and
Frank in Putnam.
W. N. Kelsey has been engaged to teach
the spring term of the Junction school.
Miss Mamie Sargent, the school teach
er at Centennial, is on the sick list.
The oyster supper at Centennial, last
week, was bowling success. Also, the
one at Spring Branch
There was box social at the Cedar
Point school house, Thursday night.
There was another Sunday school or
gained at Junction last Sunday. When
people go out such day as last Sunday
was. to prepare to work for the Master
they surely must have spirit Of love for
their neighbors and neighbors children,
and great yearning to see the commun-
ity brought to Christ, and arc not the
people spoken of in the 18th and 18th
verses of the 10th chapter of Romans.
DAISY.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10
Bc ware Of Ointme nts for Catarrh
TT contain Mercury.

rs mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and compl .tely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the musus surfaces. Such articles should
dtver be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians, as the dam
age they will do is ten fold to the good
youcan possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. ].
Cheney & Co, Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally, acting
dirictlv upon the blood and mucus SUR
faces Of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
inc. 1t is taken internally, and made in
Toledo, o., by F. J.. Cheney & Co. Tes-
timonials free. Sold by all druggists,
price 75c. per bottle. Halls Family
Pills are the best.
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Haskell Happenings.

Mrs, Rose Crozicr is quite sick. Her
mother, Mrs. Thomas. was called to her
home, Monday.
Mrs NJ. l.. Crocker and daughter
Media, returned, Friday from Knowlton,
Iowa, where they have been visiting dur
ing the winter.
Ben Thomas and wife visited her par
ents, Vim. Paul and wife, over Sunday.
Mrs. Kinchole and son, of Lone Elm,
visited at Will Kinchole's, Saturday and
Sunday
Money waa in circulation, Tuesday.
Five dollars paid four men at the post
Office
NJ B. Clark, Mat Osborn and las.
Tcfft visited Garrett, Tuesday, ON bust
ness
Orical Shore, brother of Mrs. Martin
Brooks, is here from Lincoln, Neb., on q
visit
Ben and John Thomas visited Garnett,
Tuesday.
T. J. Hardesty shipped a car of hay,
Friday, and another on Saturday.
The dance at VIM. Grant Is house, Tues
day night, was failure, owing to the
storm.
c. G. Rebstock vieited Garrett, Friday,
on business.
Amy Gull took the contract to put
down new floor In the depot office for
Walter Clawson.
Miss Belle Daniels, who is attending
the Garrett high school, was at home
over Sunday.
Mrs. Rosa King came down from Gar
nett, Friday, and stayed over Sunday
with her children, who are having the
measles at John Cooks. She returned
home on Monday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10

bers of people die of consumption
neediessly. 1t is certain that every
phase of catarrh, including many cases
OF consumption, are cured by the right
treatment. Pe-ru-na, DR.. Hartman's
great prescription, attacks catarrhal
diseases scientifically and cures them.
DR.. Hartman explains it fully in his
books which are mailed on application.
Here is letter from Mrs. Harmening,
Mazo Mamie, Wis, who is one of many
cured of consumption by Pe-ru-na.
She says:
Ps-yN-na Nedicine Co., Columbus, O.
DEAR SIRs:-"I cannot praise your
remedy too highly. Last winter had
la grippe and hemorrhage of the lungs
followed. All the doctors around here
told me I had to die of consumption.
Then 1 thought would ask DR.. Hart
man for advice, which 1 did. He pre-
scribed Peru-na for me, and 1 took II
according to his directions and was
cured. 1 advise everybody that is
troubled with lung disease to take DR..
Hartman's treatment. L am sure they
will not regret it if they do. 1 am now
enjoying good health, and can thanh
Pe-ru-na for it"
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Lone Elm Items.

r. Sanders had business in Colony
last Friday.
Mrs. !. F. Kelsey was in Kincaid, Fri
day.
There was n birthday surprise party
at Mr.. kelsey, Monday evening, in honor
of Earnest Kelsey and Fred Hinzie, both
of their anniversaries being the 9th OF
this month.
Mrs. Kincholc and son, John, made a
journey to Bush City the latter part of
last week.
Mrs. Josie Sanders was the guest of
Lone Elm friends one day last week.
Ella Lamay has been on the sick list
the past few days.
Walter Williams has purchased livery
business in Grenola.
{. H. Nichols and wife visited in Kin
caid last Friday.
Mr.. Witherup, our sect foreman,
now resides in Caleb Frazer's property,
in the east part of town.
John Pine is moving into VIM: Rogers
house this week.
James Adkins and family started to
Oregon, Monday, where they will make
their future home
Miss Stella Wallace went home, Fri
day evening, to visit home folks,
+. NJ. Vickers moved on farm south
of town last week.
Prot. McFadden closes his winter term
of school here next Friday. The south
school, taught by Miss Marsh, ofKincaid,
closed last Friday.
Frank Mitchell has rented farm, .and
his daughter Emma, is keeping house
for him
A. J. Williams wasin Garrett, Tuesday,
He was selected as juror for the present
term of court, from this place.
Glen Miller, of the Kincaid neighbour
hood, was in town. Tuesday.
{. II. Nichols ank wife visited friends
in the county, Tuesday.
A. J. Williams was in Elk county last
week
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10
The Buzz-SaW is Buzzing.

We are in receipt OF the March Issue OF
MoRGANs Buzz SAW. MIR. Morgan is
going to make the paper better this year
than ever The March issue fairly
sparkles with wit, wisdom and sarcasm.
Tobe Spilkins is on deck again and says
he KANT ded yit, not bi dad gummcd
site"
The editorial on Bryan resignation in
the army is a gem of sarcastic humor
and any one of several editorials are
worth the price of the paper. The for
iner price, 20 cents a year, remains I'M
changed
Send for a sample copy, or what is
better, send % cents and receive it for
one yeay. Address,
MoRGAN's BUZZ-SAw,
Hardy, Ark
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10
Notice Of Sale OF County land.

The board of County Commissioners
of Anderson county, Kansas, at the office
of the County Clerk, on the 18th day of
April, A, ID. 1899, will sell to the highest
responsible bidder the following described
lands situated in the county of Anderson,
to-wit: The west one half of the south
east quarter and the northeast quarter
of the southwest quarter and the cast
halt of the southeast quarter of the
southwest quarter of section No 80,
township Il, range 10, and blocks Nc
8, IS, 10 and 20; also, lots No. 1, 2, 8.
a, 5, 9, 10, II and ~, in bloch No. %, in
the town of Wclda
Said sale to be for cash, and the re-
sponsibility of all bidders to rest on the
Judgment of board of County Commits
s.oners.
Attest; c. c. YOUNG, County Clerk.
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Union Sunday School Meeting.

To be held at the NJ. T. shurch Mar. ~.
PROGRAMME.
1870 p. M. Opening Exercises..."....".
.......Mrs l.. NJ. Earnest, TIP. Pres.
How to improve the township work.
$40 LIST, Teachers view...L. NJ. Earnest
7;45 I'd, Supt's. view.........J. A. Rankin
1850 Sd, Officers view......".J. II. Darchc
1865 4th, Pastors vicw.......R Rev. HOWE
Singing
$40 How to get pupils to study the
Sunday school lesson during the
week. ...................Prof ii. S. Myers
500 The value Of bible study at home
it connection with the Sunday
school .............Rev. A. y. Henderson
Singing.
$40 The value and practicability of
the home department for the city
schools. Rev. II G. White
Singing. Benediction.
MRS N. l.. HoLcoMB Co. Secy.
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Notice Of Bridge Letting.

GARNETT, kAs., Mar. 9th, 1899.
Ordered that sealed bids will be receiv
ed at the Office of the County Clerk up
to IL O'Clock NJ. of Apr. 10th, 1899, for
one Wrought Iron Truss Bridge, the
same to be 120-foot span and IA feet
clear roadway. Board of County Com
nissioners reserves the right to reject any
or all bids. A cash deposit of $4,000
must accompany each bid as guaranty
of good faith
lOrder Board County Commissioners,
March 2, 1899
Attest: c. c. You've, County Clerk.
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Another Old Citizen Gone.

d. O. Thomas died, Sunday night, of
pneumonia. He was attacked on Fri.
day:
The funeral took place under the aus
pieces of the /. o. o. F. Deceased had
been resident of Garrett about twenty
years and was highly respected. He was
at one time engaged in the mercantile
business with l.. II. Osborn and few
months ago, with his son Ivor, he engag-
ed in the grocery business. His death is
q loss to the community.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10
The Mission of Mirth.

This was Dr. McClary's subject, Tues
day night, and he handled the theme to
protection. This was one of the very
best lectures of the season. 1t was en-.
pertaining and was calculated to benifit
as we'll as please the people. DR.. Nc
Clary is man of unusual ability, and
ENJOYS deserved reputation as speaker.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10
Notice IT Letting of STONE work
GARRETT, KAs., Mar. 9th. 1899

GARNETT, kAs., Mar. 9th, 1899.
Ordered that sealed bids will be receiy
ed at the office of the County Clerk UP to
II O'Clock NJ. of April II, 1899, for the
stone work for bridge across Cedar
creek, at the Leahey crossing The plans
and specifications for same are on file in
office of County clerk. Board of county
commissioners reserves the right to reject
any or all bids. A cash deposit OF 500
must accompany each bid as guaranty
of good taitn.
Order board County Commissioners,
March 3, 1899.
Attest: G. c. YOUNG, County Clerk,
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ANOTHER ACCOUNT.


On Thursday evening, the I'd, a crowd
of boys and girls met at the residence oi
DR.. Douglass. and, about o'clock, big
lumber wagon full of spring seats was
stopped, and the boys and girls climbed
in and were arranged about three deep.
After all were aboard. the wagon started
and we arrived at the Spring Branch
school house. When we were all made
acquainted and begun to feel at home,
they begun their program. The first was
an instrumental solo by Miss Wildman
followed by duet by Misses Holloway
and Gregory. Both were encored, and
showed the music was we'll rendered.
The recitations by Harry Fuller and
Georgian Gregory were well spoken. and
the tableaux were a complete success.
The Garrett Mandolin club and Agnes
Greene and Iva VanVelson furnished the
greater part of the music, and all were
we'll pleased with the music.
Hazel Upham was also invited to speak,
and was heartily applauded.
Those present from the city were Hazel
Upham, Iva VanVelson, Agnes Greene,
Minnie and Ola Miller, Gertrude Malo-
ney, Carrie Chnmpc, LYNNE Welsh, Willie
Arcner and Jim Cannon. The committee
received and treated us well. Wewil all
return at the next social. GALLus.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10
Flour, Feed and Coal.

You can find Ira Bicrly at McEwcns
Bros old stand, handling the best
brands of Flour and a large supply of
Feed and Coal. Drop ia and see him
and get prices
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10

Clay Sprlggs and Miss Grace Strykcr
were united in marriage, Wednesday
evening, at the home OF the brides par
ents, ]. c. Stryker and wife. The AGI-
TAToR offers its congratulations to the
young people. May they live long and
DrOsDer
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10

Charlie Roach came over from Osa
watomic, Wednesday, on visit to his
wife and mother Mrs. Robt. Millcr)
Charlie is firing for the Missouri Pacific
out of Osawatomie.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10

Miss Lizzie Gregory left for st. Louis
on Thursday of last week via Fl. Scott,
in the interest of Glaze, Lewis & Cole,
who will put in large line OF millinery.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10
TO Cure a Cold in ono Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund money II 1t fails to
cure. Csc. The genuine has L. q. Q. On
sAsk tablet.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10

J. G. Stryker and family leave, this
week, for Canton, Mcpherson county
We regret to lone these good people but
wish them success in their new home.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10

Pres Bowen has purchased an interest
i'll an ice plant at Emporia, and will prob
ably 90 over there next week His tam
liz will remain here till spring opens
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10
High-School Notes.

Reys. White and Cook made us a pleas
ant call, Friday evening.
The ply steal geography class will COM
pIete the study of that text In about
week. and will then study Lady of the
Lake" in its place.
The Hiyh-school reporter for the Eagle
nust have been very much excited dur
ing the program of the Juniors, as it
was said the Juniors tried to roast the
Seniors and the Pirst Years. We did
roast the Seniors, or tried to, but did not
say one word against the First Years
Rutton button! button! Who hasn't
got hutton? The First Years will have
their buttons to wear at the next pro-
gram,
"JIn with the Seniors! Ha. ha. ha.
Down with Micawber Ba. ba. ba"'
would be more elevating than Down
with the Juniors"
The botany class is ahead Of the farm
er,. We have corn six inches high, and
Good start in wheat, beans and sweet
potatoes.
Miss Hampshire visited the Cesar class
one day last week.
Following is the program Tor the 'tn
which is expected to be one OF the best OF
the year;
al htatt
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10

Mrs. Il. A. Woodward, of Fit. Scott,
visited Mrs. Goodman last week
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DON'T BORROW MONEY
Till you get the lowest rates
and easiest terms ever offered
on farm loans of W. h. Mellen,
Odd Fellows Bldg. Garrett, Ks.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10

Everything about Heagler & Keeter's
modern Ministries is new and original
no old cfestnuts. At Garnctt, the 10th.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10

Misses Etfie and Tot Sutherland have
been visiting relatives in Kansas City.
They returned home, Wednesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10

We neglected last week 20 mention the
fact that ], W. Melvin called on us, and
dropped big 50-cent dollar in the slot.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10

Attorney Gamble, of Ottawa, was il
town, Monday, on legal business.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-10

DR.. Vests Prescription for Rheuma
tisn1--latest and best treatment at
Graves drug store.