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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
AMERICAN WINS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Hamburg, Aug. 22.-In the finals of
the International lawn tennis tourna-
ment yesterday Clarence Hobart, an
American, defeated A. w. Gore for the
championship of Germany. For the
gentlemen's doubles, the Doherty
brothers defeated Hobart and Black
For the ladies' championship Of Ger
many Miss Cooper beat Countess Won
Spullenburg. For the championship of
Europe Doherty gave H. S. Mahoney a
walk-over. After defeating Gore
Hobart beat Mahoney, holder of the
championship of Germany The duke
Of Cambridge distributed the prizes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
CABINET TO RESIGN
GERMAN MINISTER'S DECIDE TO
LAY DOWN PORTFOLIOS.
AWAITING KAlSER'S RETURN
Fall of DR.. Won MIGUEL Will also
Cause Retirement of Prince Hohen-
lobe, 1t Is Quite Generally Thought
Trouble Caused by the Defeat Of
the Canal Bills.

Berlin, Aug. 22.-The cabinet met
Monday afternoon at the residence Of
Prince Hohenlohe, and decided to re-
sign in a body. The emperor will re-
turn to Berlin tomorrow and will then
decide what steps are to be taken. All
kinds of rumors are afoat. One paper
asserts that the kaiser has accepted the
resignation Of the whole cabinet, others
are of the opinion that the fall of Won
MIGUEL will entail the fall Of Won Ho-
henlohe also, but nothing will be
definitely known until the emperor ar
rives. The trouble was caused by the
defeat of the canal bills which the
kaiser was anxious to have passed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
REDS IN GOOD FIGHTING FORM.

Newell, n. NJ, August 22.-General
Torres force is now near Potam on the
south side Of the river where it cap
tured an Indian, who in the hope that
his life would be spared, gave informa-
ton of considerable value. He said
that two days ago he saw the old Yaqui
chief, Vetabiate, alive and well, and
that he is a prisoner. He also declared
the Yaquis are still in good fighting
form, and number fully 500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24

Manila, Aug. 22.-While a recon-
noitering party of the oath infantry,
under Captain Crane, was crossing the
Moriquina river on a raft Monday the
hawser broke. The current was very
swift at that point and caused the raft
to capsize, drowning nine enlisted men,
The United States transport Tartar,
from San Francisco with General Jo-
seph Wheeler and daughter aboard,
troops of the 18th infantry and $780,
900 in coin, arrived yesterday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
WANTS AN HONEST WIFE.

Stroudsburg, Pa, August 90
James Welsh, of Drovers' Home, this
county, mail carrier and farmer, aged
about 70 years, wants to marry He
has advertised in the local papers as
follows: "Wanted-A wife, age from
% to As; must be honest and upright;
a good home and no one to interfere in
any way" Welsh's wife died about
a year ago. He was married for near
ly so years
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
FISHERMEN DROWNED.
Fourteen Lose Their Lives During Re
cent Severe Storm

BEAUFORT, n. c., Aug. 22.-Sixteen
fishermen were camping on Wan island
near the mouth of the Neuse river and
during the recent severe storm were
compelled to seek the mainland. In
cept one, drowning IA men, consisting
of four Smith and four Salter brothers
and six others. They were all married
men with large families. A crew of
four men camping on another island
are missing and were undoubtedly
drowned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
COOPERS' STRIKE ENDS.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 22-President
Tenney Of the Coopers' union has wired
Gompers of the American federation of
labor that the boycott by the coopers
against the Pabst Brewing company is
declared off and the strike at an end,
the coopers giving in.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
EARLY CONVENTION
DEMOCRATS MAY MEET IN FEB
RUARY OR MARCH.
WANT TIME TO HEAL SORES
Some Committeeman Not in Favor Of
Idea-Mayor Jones Of Toledo Comes
Out for Governor of OhiO-Bryan's
Friends in Control of Nebraska
Conventions.

Chicago, August 22.-The Record
today says: THE democratic national
committee is considering the advisable
ity Of holding the next democratic ma
tional convention two or three months
earlier than in former years. The ad-
vocates of an early convention con-
tend that it will be necessary to place
a national ticket in the field and
adopt platform as early as February
or March, in order to perfect organiza-
ton and get together the fighting fac
tons in the party. The committeeman
who oppose an early convention de-
clare the Philippine situation will be
unsettled at that time and no one will
be able to predict what the situation
will be in May or June"
Jones in the Field.
Toledo, O., Aug. 22.-Mayor Jones,
concerning his Independent candidacy
for governor, says: Il shall announce
myself as candidate today. l do not
intend to wait for a nomination by the
democratic convention or any other
political party. | shall be a strictly
non-partisan candidate rather than in
dependent. l want to be a candidate
for all the people, rather than for any
political party. 1t is not likely that
there will Zoe any other candidates on
the ticket with me. A change in the
methods of politics and government is
| needed. That is what l am working
for, regardless of the consequences to
me personally"
Allen for Judge.
Omaha, Aug. 22.-Most of the dele
gates to the democratic, populist and
silver republican conventions, which
will be held here today, are in the city.
1t is conceded that the platforms of all
three conventions will be dictated by
| friends of Bryan. There is consider
able opposition to the nomination of
ex-Gov. S. A. Holcomb for the supreme
| bench and it may result in the nomina-
| ton of ex-senator w. V. Allen, or
some other prominent pOpulist. This
is the most important office to be filled
this fall.
Pennsylvania Republicans
! Harrisburg, Pa, Aug. 22.-The state
republican convention will meet here
| Thursday to nominate candidates for
state treasurer, judge of the supreme
court and judge of the superior court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
MANY VICTIMS OF WIND.

New Berne, n. c., Aug. 22.-Reports
from the coast of North Carolina where
the West Indian hurricane touched last
week show that a large number OF
lives were lost and much damage was
done to property. 1t is believed olat
as many as 60 persons lost their lives
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
ULTIMATUM TO KRUGER.

morning assert that it is learned from
high official that amberlain has
dispatched, through Miner, an ultima
tum to Kruger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
BADGER POSTMASTER SHORT.

Milwaukee, August 22.-Oscar A.
Spillum, postmaster at North Cape
Racine county, was arrested Monday
on the charge Of embezzling s3,722. OF
Spillum is the son Of George SpiIlum
a wealthy farmer of Racine county.
Spillum waived his preliminary exami-
nation and was held for the grand jury
in $1,000 bonds. The bondsmen made
good the shortage, but nevertheless
the government will prosecute the
case.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
FELL INTO A GRAVE.

Bloomsbury, Pa, August 20
AS the body of Rev. J. D. Rockwell
was lowered to it's last resting place,
in st. GabriePs Cemetery yesterday,
the earth suddenly gave way, precipi-
tating G. B. Robbins, one of the pail
bearers, into the grave. The casEet
fell upon him, and he was badly IL
jured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
NOTHING TO ARBITRATE.

Tacoma, Wash, August 22.-Con-
gresham Cushman of the state Of
Washington returned from Alaska
Monday He believes there is nothing
to arbitrate in the Alaska boundary
question.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
FIRE CHIEFS GATHERING.

Chicago, Aug. 22.-Among the fire
chiefs who left Chicago Monday TO at
tend the national convention OF fire
chiefs al Syracuse were Swenie Of Chi
cago, kellogg Of Sioux City, Foley OF
Milwaukee, Woods Of Cedar Rapids,
Ia: Bassett Of Fargo, n. D.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
SEVERE STORM IN SPAIN.

Madrid Aug. 18.-During the last "a
hours storms throughout the country
did immense damage. Railway and
teIegraphic communication with many
points has been cut Off There are nu-
merous victims of the wind and food.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
VICTIMS OF HURRICAN.

Ponce, Porto Rico, August 22-It is
now estimated that the bodies of $500
victims of the recent hurricane have
been buried that 1000 persons were
injured during the storm, and that
1000 people are still missing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
ROOT OFF TO SEE M'KINLEY.

Washington, D. c., August 22.-Sec-
rotary Root left Washington yesterday
for Lake Champlain to confer with the
president. He took with him large
number Of documents, cables, ETC.,
from Otis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24

Chicago, Aug. p. - Estimated receipts of
hogs Monday. IS, coo: today, 10000; left over
2O0l market slow; mixed and butchers, LOG
4s21s good heavy. 45O@tS0; rough heavv
415G425; light, 450@+.s71a. Cattle-Receipts
1900; market steady; beeves, 45066.50; cows
and heifers, 2.0O64 400; stockers and feeders, 25
@4S0. Sheep-Receipts, Is. 600; market steady;
Sheep 2.7564 30; lambs, 4.0O66. %. Official re-
ceipts and shipments for Saturday: Hogs. Il, 9e4
Bib; cattle, 217-I077; sheep, 239 : 1906.
Butter-Firm; creameries, 15G20c; diaries, 13G
lie Eggs-Firm: fresh 121ac; Dressed poul
try : Steady; turkeys, Sh9e; chickens, SAG
111sc; ducks, SG9c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
NEW UNIVERSITY IN DENVER.

Denver, Col, Aug. 22-The will of
the late George w. Clayton provides
that almost his entire estate of more
than s1,00O,000 is to be given to estaO-
lish a new university in Denver
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
TWO BADGER MAJORS.

Washington, Aug. 20.-W. A. Hol-
book and N. NJ. McNamee Of Wiscon-
sin have been appointed majors and
will Zoe assigned to one of the new vol
unteer regiments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
INGERSOLL LEAVES LITTLE.

New York, Aug. 22-Mrs. Eva A. IN
gersoll, widow of Robert G. Ingerson,
has filed a bond as administrator OF her
husbands estate Mrs. Ingersoll
swears she has made a diligent search
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24

At indianapolis James Birch was
snot and killed by Patrolman G. NJ.
Warren. Birch resented the police
mans interference in his trouble with
Mrs. Birch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
SENATOR SPOONER RETURNS.
Party Arrives at New York on the
Steamer Lucania.

New York, August 2O.-Among the
passengers on the steamer Lucania
from Liverpool yesterday were United
States Senator John c. Spooner and
wife and party of Wisconsin. The
party has been abroad two months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
BATTLESHIP RETURNS TO POST.

Washington, Aug. 22.-The cruiser
New Orleans has returned to Santo Do
mingo to take post near the scene Of
political agitation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24

London, August 23.-There is no
longer any doubt that President kru-
ger of the Transvaal has refused TO
submit to the demand Of chamberlain
for the appointment of court OF IN
Guiry. He may have done so dlplo-
maticalIy and hedgingly, but that his
answer is regarded by the British gov
eminent as tantamOunt to positive
refusal is now an established fact. Inc
report that Kruger has proposed new
terms is somewhat verified by the
guarded comment of the colonial office
officials and irritability displayed
there. There is not the slightest doubt
that they now believe war is the only
way to settle the controversy. Ihey
would far rather have mad curt anu
defiant answer than the temporlzlng
answer which the Boer president mas
sent. With the former Great Britain
would have had plain grounds for a
quick commencement Of hostllltIes.
Under the circumstances which, II is
believed, now exist aggressive
action needs a considerable explain
alton to Justify it in the eyes OF the
world and the English minority who
declq "a that it would be an outrage
However, if Chamberlain has his way
it is believed Kruger's counter pro
posals will meet with scant attention
and unless the Beers completely back
down, which they are not likely to do
the crisis will quickly develop into a
war.
Pray for Peace.
Cane Town, Aug. 22.-Sunday was OBJ
served throughout the Orange Free
state and Cape Colony with humllla-
ton. prayers and sermons advocating
A peaceable solution of the crisis. The
leading Dutch reform preachers sale
that if war is declared Great Britain
would commit "heinOus crime before
God and man resulting in civil war II
Cape Colony" There is growing I'M
easincss at Johannesburg.
According to the Afrikander the
Transvaal's reply is a counter propose
of a five-year retrospective franchise il
the election of a president and in
creased representation in thevOlksraad
1t is said that a suggestion is made Il
submit all other differences to arbitra
ton.
Kruger Asks Divine Help.
Berlin, Aug. pa dispatch from
Pretoria says Kruger a few day.
ago personally conducted churcl
service prior to holding an officials re
ception. In the course of the ceremon.
he prayed that if war were unavoidable
God might find right and truth on tn
side of the TranSyaal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24

for the will of her husband, but be-
lieves he died interstate. His personal
property is estimated 10y her at about
$4,000. There is no real property.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
CENSUS OF CUBA ORDERED.

Washington, August 22.-Secretary
Root has signed an order for a Cuban
census. The order appoints Lieut.. Col.
Joseph H. Sanger director Of the CEN
SnS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
CHICAGO MARKETS.

ing, highest. lowest and closing prices
of produce Monday at Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
SOUTH AFRICAN WAR
BOERS WILL DOUBTLESS HAVE
TO FIGHT.
KRUGER'S LATEST MOVE

In His Answer to Chamberlain on
Franchise Question President Pro-
poses New Terms, Which, However,
Are not Satisfactory to Great Brit
ain-Preachers Pray for Peace.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
LAB0RI IN COURT
WOUNDED ATTORNEY RESUMES
HIS WORK.
DKEYFUS ARGUES HIS CASE

Judges Show Their Prejudices in Treat
ment of Picquart-Prisoner's Broth
er Interested Attendant at the Trial
Old Comrade OF Accused Repeats
Condolences Regarding Women.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
ARE AT TER HARVEY
BIG PUBLISHING HOUSES PREFER
CHARGES.
JEALOUS OF A RIVAL co.

Complainants Allege That State Super
intendent Violated Law by Formally
Approving a Teachers Institute Cir
cular Issued by American Book CO.
Todd Laughs at Charges.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
NINE MEN DROWNED
SOLDIERS PRECIPITATED INTO
RIVER IN PHILIPPINES.
GEN. WHEELER AT MANILA

Doughty Old Warrior and His Daugh.
ter Arrive on the Transport Tar
tar-$1, 100000 TO the Troops-River
Accident While Reconnaissance
Party Is Out Beating up the Bushes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
Pennsylvania Republicans.

Harrisburg, Pa, Aug. 22.-The state
republican convention will meet here
Thursday to nominate candidates for
state treasurer, judge of the supreme
court and judge of the superior court
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-24
Guerin's House Attacked.

London, Aug. 22.-The Chronicle
publishes the following from its Paris
correspondent: "a detachment Of in
fantry has just commenced an attack
upon Guerin's house which is likely TO
lead to bloodshed. Nobody is allowed
20 approach the scene. The cavalry
charges are needlessly brutal"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-06

liabilities of s4S, 900 against Sill
246. 1S3 last year. These cover returns
when this paper goes to press. and no
paper published today could cover
returns for the whole quarter. Dun's
Review never passes off incomplete
for full returns. and the final record
for the quarter and the half year can
not be made until next week. But
nearly half of the June liabilities are
due to one failure, not strictly COM
mercial, covering some banking
concerns, promoter and a railway
equipment company for s5,l36, 900, in
essential features a loan and trust
concern. With it banking failures
amount to Sc, 1856, 900 for the half year,
leaving for commercial failures S42,-
275,053 against s67, ,444, $50 last year.
Manufacturing were SIC, ,90O,O 900 for the
half year, against $50, 76S, IA last year,
and trading were s23.OOO,OOO against
s32, 956. .626 last year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-06

tested the effect of crude oil in country
roads. He seems to be Of the opinion
that fabricated road is a good thing.
for he is an advocate of the creased
highway. Maj. MeigS estimates that
a tWelve-fOOt roadway can be improved
with oil at price Of S1.10 barrel. at
a cost not to exceed S141.50 a mile.
putting down the labor at standard
rates. One barrel Of oil is said to be
enough to improve fifty feet of road,
twelve feet wide.
Railroads today use oil to lay the
dust on their r0adbeds, and it seems
to do that work with marked success.
1t is said that country roads in the
vicinity Of oil well, or where there is
leakage Of oil, are firm, smooth and
duStleSs. 1t might be worth the while
OF the road commissioners of Illinois
towns to watch the experiment which
is to be made at DeS MOineS, for in
these progressive days every new idea
is worthy of some consideration. 1t
should not be forgotten, however, that
Oil has no injurious effect on rubber,
and it is question what the effect of
Oil-SOaked earth would be on bicycle
tires and the rubber tires of four
wheeled vehicles Chicago Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-06
Arpin Cranberry Co,

On Thursday, June %, Messrs. D. j.
Arpin, E. p. Arpin and the Arpin
estate closed out all their cranberry
lands, to John B. Arpin and his sister
Mrs. Mary de Nevers, consisting of
1,600 acres with 80 acres planted
marsh. This transfer includes all
buildings, implements, etc, for the
picking and cultivation of berries.
The crop prospects for this season are
fine and if the present indications
materialize this marsh will yield the
largest crop in its history. If the
frosts keep away this company will
need two or three hundred pickers.
Messrs. John B. Arpin and E. B. de
Neyers will give their personal atten-
tion to gathering the crop and
shipping it in season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-06
ANNUAL SCHOOL MEETING.
Furnace, Heat and Other Improvements to
be made at CentraIia High School.

The annual school meeting in Cen
tralia was held on Monday evening Of
this week, called to order by director
r. 4. HavenOr, who acted as chair
man. Atty B. R. GogginS, school
clerk, acted in his official capacity as
secretary Of the meeting. Attendance
was not very large.
Mr.. Frank Garrison was reelected
as school treasurer. 4 committee of
three was appointed to investigate
and report upon plans for furnace heat
ing Of the high school building and
other necessary changes on the struc-
ture. This committee consists of c..
D. Lemley, L. NJ. Nash, Chas. T. Kel-
lOgg.
Last year the district authorized
the erection Of an sdditiOn to the high
school building and increased it's corps
of instructors by one more teacher
without making adequate provision
to meet the expense bill thereof.
These changes required an outlay of
81, 200 and as a result a deficiency of
5000 stands to-day against the school
fund. The tax levy for the ensuing
year was therefore, after considerable
opposition on the part of a few, raised
from $6, 900 to 81 800, an amount which
will certainly be none too large to
meet the requirements of the Cen
tralia school system. The high build
ing falls long ways short Of its pur-
poses in providing the necessary room,
comfort Or convenience for students
in a thriving, growing community.
Time cannot be far distant when a
modern, new house for school children
will be an absolute necessity across
the river.
In this connection it may not be out
of place to state, aS a warning to par
ents, that there exists in Centralia a
thOughtless crowd of youngsters whose
highest ambition seems to run toward
destruction of property. More than
forty window paneS have been broken
at the high school. Every glass in the
Lyon & Smart saWmill has been
smashed. Such misdemeanOr is pun
ishabie by fine and imprisonment and
the penalty can be made decidedly
severe, including the collection Of
damages from parents of destructive
children. Authorities are not asleep
in this matter and trouble is brewing
for those who have had a hand in the
work.
AT the school meeting an order was
voted instructing the janitors of both
high and ward schools to keep the
school yards free from children during
vacation and to use vigorous measures
to enforce the order.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-06
Oil on Country Roads.

DeS MOines. Iowa, is making prepar-
atiOns to experiment with crude oil as
a means af road improvements. The
oil is to be furnished by the United
States department of agriculture, and
the board Of public works of Des
Moines is to sprinkle it over some of
the country roads which lead to the
Hawkeye capital. 1t is claimed by the
advocates of oil as a good-roads agent
that crude petroleum, sprinkled over a
roadway. prevents the destruction of
roads by water. as it makes the soil
waterproof, as it were. 1t also is
claimed that an oilsoaked road is dust
less, because the oil keeps the road in
a moist condition. Maj. Meigs Of
keokuk. a civil engineer. in the employ
OF the government. has made a study
Of the good-roads subject. and has