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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

We were somewhat surprised TO see
a solid carload OF NJ Cormick Mowers
and Rakes being received by the Leigh
Hardware Compary this week. They
inform us that, judging this year by
their business in owe and rakes in
in the past, they will need ever more
than this carload. This speaks vol
umes for our farmers, as we'll as the
Mccormick Mowers and also their hus.
Ting agents, Leigh Hardware Compa-
ny. When our farmers learn the grea,
value Of saving the hay, W will
be on every farm, as they should be.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

From "a bulletin recently issued by
the census department at Washington,
which gives the quantity of cotton
gipned 10 the United States from the
crop OF 1899, by states, it will be seer
that In this state there was ginned
6ls, S33, 461 pounds. The report then
goes on to give the amount ginned by
the counties consecutively. From this
1t will be seen that of the hill counties,
Grenada ranks among the first, having
ginned 7,445,06S pounds, The amount
Of cotton ginned was IA pretty good
crop for this county, considering the
size.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16
Iron Fencing For Sale.

The undersigned has for sale
several first class designs in Iron
FENCING. Iron fencing is the
cheapest and much the best, tax.
ing everything into consideration
An Iron Fence will last for fifty
years or more, while a wood fenc,
will not last more than from eight
to ten years. Call, see and exam
inc for yourself.
w. A. KINcAID,
mchI6-4t The Plumber.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Miss Florence Carson, of the Bust
ness College at this place, has render
ed the SENTINEL reporter signal SER
vices by typewritipg some copy In an
exceedingly neal aud attractive stvle.
We understand that the young lady is
preparing herself for a teacher of stem
ography and typewriiing, and WI take
pleasure in recommending her, as we'll
HIS the school with which she is now
connected. 1t is with pleasure that we
note the signs Of activity and enter
prise in this new educational i|nstitu-
ton, and we believe that Prof. Thomas
is the right nan 10 the right place
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Dr., j, G. Dupree, of the S ate Uni
versty, was in Grenada Wednesday for
the purpose of visiting our Graded
School. He reports the school in fine
shape ia all departments. and speaks
most highly OF the teachers there
in. His friends here were Indeed glad
to meet him again. Prof. Dupree is a
refined and cultured gentleman, and
has done much toward bringing our
public schools into close touch and
symrathy with the University.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16
MR.. JOHN 7. PARKER,
A Prominent citizen of Grenada County
Passes Away.

Mr.. John II. Parker, one Of the
most popular and influential men OF
this county died ut his home in Grays-
port on last Tuesday morning,
March, II, 1901, The fact that death
loves a shining mark" was never
better illustrated than in this instance,
where the insatiate archer selected for
his victim a good husband and father,
kind and generous neighbor and noble.
philosophical citizen, d man who will
be missed IN every circle OF life which
came under his influence. Mr.. Parker
| had been in bad health for several
years, though no one was prepared for
the sudden termination OF his illness.
Mr.. Parker was one OF the wealthiest,
most enterprisipg and Influential
citizens of this county. He was a man
of fine education. liberal and progress
sive in his ideas, always ready with
brain and purse to advance the
material interests OF his community
and state. BE was an Elder in the
Presbyterian church, and contributed
literally towards the support OF its
ministers: All who knew him honored
and respected him, and his death has
left a void in his immediate community.
that will not be easily filled.
Mr.. Parker was born in Lowndes
County. Miss, about sixty-two years
ago; moved to Graysport In 1859, just
prior to the great civil war in which
he aud so many others Of this county
bore so brave a part. In 1861, he
enlisted in the Fifteenth Mississippi
Regiment, and made a brave and faith
full soldier. He was wounded at the
battle OF Fishing Creek, carrying the
effects OF his wound as long as he lived,
About six years ago the leg which had
been wounded at Fishing Creek had &c
be amputa,cd, and his children nj
doubt consider the memory Of their
. farther's sutferings and sacrifices fol
, the Lost Cause,"a priceless heritage
of which nothing can deprive them
Cue ny obc tuO NCtCt VI II
. ~Confederacy are responding to the las
roll-call, and a brave one never went Il
his reward than the n of whom thii
brief biography is written.
t After The war, Mr.. Parker engaged
" in mercantile and planting interest
amassing thereby ID handsome com
t peteuce. AS "A business mar his IN
G tegrity was unquestioned and he stoo'
% high in business and financial circles
No mar was better known or could b
more deeply regretted than he and III
G SENTINEL feels that 1t is voicing tn
It sentiments of Il whole people 10 speak
icg of the grief felt at his death.
On Wednesday his remains wer
u laid to rest 10 the Perry family buris
10 ground. near G%ravsport. Rev. j. G. CT
i rothers. and w. NJ. Mcintosh conduct
ed the funeral rites, in an impressiv
manner. a large assemblege of bot
=, white and colored were present. anon
= them quite Il number from Grenadt
He leaves a large family a wife an
lie nine children 10 mourn his loss, an
Of emulate his example. Peace TO h
lr ashes.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16
The stomach controls the si,u,,

The stomach controls the sl,u.til
Those who are hearty and strong ,
those who can eat and digest plen,,|
food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure dlcI
what you eat and allows you to es,
the good food you want. II YOU N,
from indigestion. heartburn. beleb1
or any other stomach trouble, h
preparation can't help but do vow %,
The most sensitive st0machs can |,
1t. Semme's Second Glass Drug 81
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Prof. lvisou, of Homecoming. Md,
suffered terribly from neuralgia of the
stomach and indigestion for thirteen
years and after the doctors failed 10
cure him they fed him on morphine. A
friend advlsed The use of Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure and after taking a few
bottles OF it he says, ut has cured me
entirely. | can't say too much for
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure" 1t digests
what you eat. Semme's Second Glass
Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16
Do You Want to Know

that MRS. J. L. MCCLENDoN is solicit
ing orders? She carries the very best
line of goods, so place your orders with
her, as the goods are strictly guaran-
iced. She has the light Brahma eggs
for sale. They are theibest chickens
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

A white pointer dog, with one lemon
ear and crooked or dished nose. Had
on plain black leather collar. Name
Spence" Return dog to X. Mating
", or W. f. Martin, Grenada, Miss,
and be rewarded. mch16.t If
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16
SOCK RECEPTION
For Benefit of Methodist Ladies' AID So
cisty

Quite a unique entertainment will be
given next Friday evening, March ~,
from I 10 10 O'Clock. by the ladies o.
the Methodist church in Grenada. The
we'll known energy and ingenuity OF
the ladies composing the Society makes
it a foregone conclusion that the enter
taipmeut will be a success, and thai
those who attend it will have a good
time. :,
Socks of all kinds, ages, colors and
conditions - no, not conditions, Tor
there will be no old socks on hand,
and no darping needles will be used)-
will be on display, and "you pays your
money and you takes your choice" OF
the collection. 1t is hoped that all the
big-footed people in the community
will be there, as those present will be
expected TO put twice the number OF
SOCK worn into The contribution sock
Ut used to be bon, but now IL is socks
We are assured by the management
that there will be
big socks. blue socks.
Red socks, little socks,
Good, warm. yarn socks;
Every kind but 'darned' socks.
) Socks for fathers. brothers., lovers,
/, Socks for tingle mems foot covers.
Socks in single. socks in dozens.
Socks for sisters, mothers, cousins,
Waiting there in row so funny:
? So come-and don't forget your money.
A large crowd is expected, and a
the cause is a good one, the ladies hav'
a right to make extensive prepare
lions. Invitations explanatory Of tn
Q plan and of the manner in which tn
b evening will be spent have been pre-
r pared and will issued in a short while
The SENTINEL wishes all kinds OF goo
luck to the ladies having the enter
prise In hand.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16
LOOK! a MITCH IN TIME

Saves nine. Hughes Tonic, new i'm
proved, taste pleasant, taken in early
spring and fall prevents chills, dengue
and malarial fevers. Acts or the liver,
lone up the system; better than qui-
nine. Guaranteed. Try it. At drug.
gists; SOC aud 800 bottles. m2-6r
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Are o nervous, run down, weak and
dispirited? Take a few doses of HER
BlNE. 1t will infuse new energy, rev
life into the exhausted nerves, the
overworked brain or muscular system.
and put a new face on life and business.
frice, 80 cents. D. O. Semmes.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16
sUCCESs--wORTH KNOWING

40 years success in the South proves
Hughes Tonic II great remedy for
chills and all mal4rial fevers. Better
Than q%uinine; guaranteed; try it. At
dr. lggists, SOC and Sl.00 bottles. m2-6m
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16
COTTON SEED.

king" Cotton Seed need no intro
duction and praise from me. For sale
at one dollar per bushel. Cash mus
accompany all orders.
DR.. A. MARTIN, Hardy, Miss.
+. 8 tt.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

There is probably no disease or cons
ditiou Of the human system that causes
more Suffering and distress han piles.
TABLER'S BUCKEYE PILE ONT
MENT cures them quickly, without
pain or detention from business. Price,
80 cents in bottles. Tubes, rs cents,
D. o. Semmes.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16
TO CURE A COLDIN ONE pAr

Take Laxative Bromo Quit
Tablets. All druggists refund d
money II IL fails to cure. E
Groves signature is on each box.
O-20.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Their promptness and their pleasant
effects make De Wits Little Early
Risers most popular little pills where
yer they are known. They are simply
perfect for liver and bowel troubles.
Semme's Second Class Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16
Notice.

My house and lots In Grenada are for
sale. Apply to E. F. BERRY, Jackson
Miss, or d. o. Semmes, Grenada.
mar2-tf,
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING

When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed ON every bottle show
ing that it is simply Iron and Quinine
in "a tasteless form. No cure no Pay.
SOC. O-20
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Nervous children are almost always
thin children. The ''out-door-boy'' is
seldom nervous. WHITES CREAM
VERMIFUGE is the best preventive of
Jus 1t strengthens the sys-
ten and assists TO that sort OF flesh.
which creates strength and power Of
endurance. Price. - cents. d. o.
Semmes.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

You can help anyone whom you find
suffering from intlamed throat; laryn-
geal trouble, bronchitis, coughs, colds,
etc. by advising the use of BALLARD'S
HOREHOUND SYRUP; the greai
remedy for coughs and colds. Price, q
and so cents. -. o. Semmes.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Like Oliver Twist, children ask for
more when given One Minute Cough.
Cure. Mothers endorse it highly for
Group. IT. quickly cures all coughs
and colds and every throat and lung
trouble. 1t is a specific for grippe and
asthma and has long been a we'll known
remedy for whooping cough. Semme's
Second Glass Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16
GIVE YOUR

To r. j. WEST, agent for the Memphis
Steam Laundry. Prompt delivery and
first-class work guaranteed. Office
over Merchants Bank. Phone 14l.
MARI At
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Try Prof. Fields Red and
White Worm Powders. Every
package guaranteed by Second
Class Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Kosminsky's opening and display Of
millinery next Friday will be one Of
the grandest ever seen here. Money
and time have not been spared to make
this opening a great success in every
particular. All are invited.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Mr.. W. c. Mclean returned home
Saturday evening after an absence Of
several weeks on his orange farm near
Tampa, Fla.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Mr.. Jim Stone. a leading lawyer and
citizen OF Oxford. was 10 Grenada Mon
day on business.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

The genial and popular Mr.. l.. |.
Rice, of Tallahatchie county, spent
several days here this week, the guest
Of his friend, Mr.. O. r. Lawrence.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

See ;Aat You get the original De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salye when you
ask for it,. The genuine is a certain
cure for piles, sores and SKIN diseases.
Semme's Second Glass Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Counterfeits Of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve are liable 10 cause blood poison
ing. Leave them alone. The original
has the name DeWitt's upon the box
and wrapper. II Is u harmless and
healiog salve for skin diseases. I'm.
equalled for piles. Semmes Second
Class Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

We are glad to note that Miss Ethle
Jordan, of Memphis, is spending a few
days in our town with her parents.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

When YOU are bilious, use those
famous little pills known as DeWitt's
Little Early Rjsers to cleanse the liver
and bowels. They never grippe. Semme 5
Second Class Drug S ore.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Miss fannie Jordan has accepted a
position with the Singer Mfg Co, at
this place. We wish her much success.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Mr.. w. NJ. McSwine. one OF Scobeys
leading merchants and citizens, was In
Grenada Thursday.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

We sincerely regret to state that Mr..
Eugene Halbert is in an almost dying
condition, and death is bnt a short
matter OF time.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Kosminsky's millinery opening next
Tuesday sill be a grand affair. The
ladies are cordially invited TO be
present,
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Go to +. Y. Davis store and cx-
anime the new line of millinery
and other spring goods.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Dip nets, Trot lines, Staying
and all kinds of fishing Tackle at
SECOND CLASS Drug STORE.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

NJ. w. d. Salmon, of the tirm OF
Jennings Il salmon. was in St. Louis
this week purchasing goods fer their
large house.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16
TRAINS GOING SOUTH.

Attend Kosminsky's grand Millinery
Opening next Tuesday.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Come and ask about Make-Mar
Tablets.
SECOND CLASS DRUG STORE.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

See our Easter Plates, in three
designs.
SECOND CLASS Drug STORE.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Next week will be display week
at my store. +. V. DAVIS
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16
RAILROAD TINT TIA r..
Illinois Central Railroad.
TRAINS GOING NORTH.

tkAlNS GOlNG Nohlb'
chicago, Louisville & Cincinnati. via G1e-
NADIA and Memphis.
No. 2-Fast Mail eaves......... ...4'00A.
No. 4-Chicago limited leaves.......5:25 pm
No. 152-Memphis and Grenada Lo-
cal Passenger leaves ;.......1:4b p. NJ
No. 126-Grenada and Memphis ac-
comodation leaves. ..--....4:S6 A. NJ
No, 1876 Local Fr't, from Grenada to
Mempais leaves 90. . e. .T;VoA' M
To Chicago via Water Valley.
No. ae-Northern EN- ress leaves....3;2s y
N, d " ~ Express leaves 80 -. BE p NJ
No. ee-Local Fr't to Water Valley
leaves.
TRAINS GOING SOUTH.
From Chicago. Louisville & CINCINNATI via
Memphis and Grenada
NJ. Fast Mail leaves. !iSo A.
No New Orleans Limited leavesll'S A.
No. 1q5-Local Fr't. Mem. to Gre
NADIA arrives -. -; ...s'Suf FIN
No. ~13i-Memphis and GRENADA ac-
comodation arrives. ,.....'.'s Pm
Trains South. via Water Valley to Grenada
M, ~25-Southern Express leaves. Il 100 J. M
No. 23-Past Express leaves......ll:50 A.
No. Ell ocalFr't, Water Valley to
Canton e;4oA:A
AS HURT. Ticket Agent.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

By request of the Dixie Chapter, T..
ID. C. Mr.. John l.. Collins gave another
entertainment with his Graphophone
at the City Hall Monday night, to a
fair audience. The Graphophone is
simply marvellous, and is worth twice
the price of admission. In fact it is
one of the wonders of the age. The
audience was delighted. and we only
regret the crowd was not much larger.
The proceeds go toward erecting a
Confederate monument in Grenada.
The lingering cough following grippe
calls for One Minute Cough Cure. For
all throat and lung troubles this is the
only harmless remedy that gives
immediate results. Prevents Con-
sumption. Semme's Second Clas:
Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16
For Sale

For Sale
Barred Plymouth Eggs.
DUDLEY MCLEOD.
f23-tf Grenada, Miss.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

,.,,or seeds
Vaudeville & King n0N s',,e.
pecialty, 2rd Class D''
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16

Closing Out OF the Sam
Vile stock of goods. See
advertisement elsewhere.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-27
By TABrTHA gOURGRAPEs.

lady in what year any given well
known event occurred, like a flood or
a fire or an epidemic. She will not
answer you directly, but nine cases
out of ten she will tell you that it
occurred the same year as something
else intimately connected with her
own or her neighbor's domestic his
tory. Ask Mrs. Nervely the date of
the great storm which cut UP the
farmers crops through a belt Of 20
miles, drove her front door through
the back hall window and carried the
cat through the air for three miles,
she will Immediately answer you:
.'Oh, yes, remember it perfectly
1t was the year my youngest child
had the measles. We thought we d
never fetch her through it, and she
was just getting better when the
storm came. But she did get over it,
and she's married now and got two
children"
But what year was it. did you
say 2''
ssOh, yes. Susan was just 4 years
old the summer of that storm. That
was it. Susan was years old
That is the nearest you can come to
it with Mrs. Nervely. and you make
the same inquiry of her friend and
neighbor, Mrs. Weakly. Mrs ". an
swers Instantly;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-27

H F you ask a man how many rooms
there are in the suburban cot
tage he has just taken. he VIII
consider a moment and answer
briefly:
Nine
Ask his wife the same question. and
she will begin:
Lets see. There are the kitchen.
the front parlor, the back parlor, the
dining room; then there are our bed
room and Temmy's room and the
girls room and the guest chamber
and the attic, which might be divided
into three rooms. but it's left all in
one"
But exactly how many rooms are
there2''
Why, I Just told you. There are
the guest room. the girls room. our
room and Tommy's room on the sec
ond door. Then up stairs the attic,
which ought to be divided, and down
stairs the kitchen, the front parlor
and the back parlor and the dining
room"
And you may bray the little lady in
a mortar, and you viii never con-
vince her that she has not given a
perfectly direct and explicit answer
to your question
Further, have you ever observed
how women remember dates? Ask a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-27
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Narragansett Pier.
FIGURES FOR FEsEINTNTTY.
Narragansett Pier.

English women average two Inches
more in height than Americans. Aver
ages for the height of women show that
those born in summer and autumn are
taller than those born in spring or win
ter The tallest girls are born in Au-
gust
So far as boys are concerned, those
who first see the light during autumn
and winter are not so tall as those
born in spring and summer. Those
born in November are the shortest, in
July the talIest.
An average head of fair hair consists
of 14S, oz0 hairs; dark hair, los, 900, while
a red head has only q. 200. Fair haired
people are becoming less numerous than
formerly
A person who has lived 20 years has
had pass through his heart about 675,-
$50 tons Of blood, the whole of the blood
of the body passing through the heart
in about 3 beats. The heart beats on
an average 20 t.s,ees a minute, or &c.
792, 900 times in the course of a year, SO
that the heart of an ordinary man so
years of age has beaten 5000, 600 600
times. The heat beats ten strokes a
minute less when one is lying down
than when one is in an upright position.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-27

Sept 1. 1900. they began regularly
their business OF making pictures to il
lustrate Observation-Disclosures is to say.
Mrs Mcnamara made the sketches.
Miss Irwin sold them. From the start
they had more orders than Mrs. 41cNa-
mara herself could I'LL It became nee
essary to hire other artists. These, Of
course, were naturally largely those of
their own sex, though they do not
frown upon men OF the pencil. They
now have 3 considerable star Of artists
regularly employed, under the supervi-
sion of Mrs. Mcnamara.
In very short time they outgrew
the small studio they had at first. They
removed to another in the most FASH
ionable business section of New York
It is a handsome apartment, large and
airy, with plenty of great windows and
so artistically appointed that II is a
pleasure to go into it. The two Call
fornia women have the foundation Of a
fortune laid, and they are both young
They win never enjoy their fortune aft
er it is made, however, more than they
now enjoy the making Of It, Their sue
cess has surprised ana vet not surprised
them. for they began their undertaking