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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
NEWS IN AND AROUND WESTMINSTER.
Local and Personal Paragraphs Around the
Town--Sweet Music.

Westminster, July 9-Mrs. John s.
Werner is visiting her son, Rev. Phillips
Werner, of Retreat.
Mrs. L. A. Matthewson and Mrs. j. w.
Gaines and son, Harold, Of Hartsville,
s. c., have gone to Franklin Springs,
Ca, for the benefit of Mrs. Matthew
sons health. Miss Rosa Matthewson, of
Atlanta, joined them there.
Mr.. Glenn Lesley, very promising
young man, who has been here for more
than q year, has gone to Abbeville.
Mrs. Kiblor, Of Newborry, aud Mrs.
William Sheldon are visiting Mr.. Mar
shall Stribling.
Tho electrical storm did somo damage
horo, striking tho house of Mr.. Anthony
Miss Mary Hull is visiting in Fort
Madison and Toccoa.
Misses Mary Sheldon and Addie Hiott
came on tho 4th to visit few days.
Miss Lonnie Mitchell, of Martin, Ga,
is visiting Miss Mamie Terrell
Miss Emma Zimmerman returned last
week from visit to her sister, Mrs. B.
Nj. England.
Mr.. a. Check has returned to his work
on tho railroad.
The oldest violin of which wo have
hoard is owned by Mr.. Waldo Dickson,
being made in l742 The sweet strains
from this violin and other stringed
instruments. not SO old, evoked by
hcssrs. Paul and Wado Dickson, A. Il.
and Sloan Harkoy, wero delightful as
they fioatcd out on the midnight air
recently. We wish these gentlemon to
accept many thanks.
DR.. Mcclure, ono of our much esteemed
physicians, is now able to walk without
his crutches Ho has received much
sympathy and many kind attentions
from friends.
DR.. Stonecypher has moved his stock
of drugs to tho bank building.
Hon. John Sem Vornor, Of Columbia,
was in town this week.
Mrs. Alston, of Charleston, is at Mrs.
MitchclPs.
Miss jennie Ray and Master Werner
Auld and Miss Daisy Foster are visiting
Mrs. w. ID. Lesley.
Miss Jean Bradshaw, of Alabama, was
in Westminster OH her way to visit hor
sistor, Mrs. Phillips Vornor.
Mrs. j.. II. King, with commendable
Kindness, went to Seneca to meet tho
orphans who were to como to our town.
The names Of the children arc Willie
Davis, whom Mrs. King thinks of adopt
ing, and two girls, Opholia and Elsie
Pittman, who Will spend a month with
Mrs. Il. N. Carter.
Rov. j. e. McMannaway preached an
interesting sermon to old people Sunday.
Many of tho elderly pooplo Of tho com
munity attended. A collection of SlS
was takon Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Terrell visited Mrs.
L. l.. ,Echols, at Cornclia, and Mr.. Hugh
Terrell, at Mount Airy, Ga.
party of young people, accompanied
by some of tho married people, enjoyed
the, picturesque scenery around Hud-
sons mill by moonlight last week.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
THE GRAND JURY pRss1HrmEur.
Several Persons Presented Tor Various Viola
tions--Report Of Expert Accountant.
The State of South Carolina, I
County of Oconee. {

The State of South Carolina, /
County of Oconee.
In General Sessions.
To His Honor j. G. Klugh, Judge pre-
siding In the Eighth judicial Circuit
at the July Term, 1901:
We, the grand jury for tho county OF
Oconee, beg leave to submit tho follow
| ing as our presontment:
l. We have examined and acted OH all
bills handed to us by the Solicitor to
the best of our ability and have reported
tho result of our deliberations to the
Court.
2. We have, with tile assistance of v.
+. Martin, as an export accountant,
mado thorough examination of all the
county offices, and wo hand in the re.
port made to us by Capt. Martin that it
lay be made known to the public for
| their information.
county officers and find them, and each
OF them, good and sufficient.
d. We find the condition of tho public
| roads to DO unsatisfactory. They have
not, for tho last two years, received that
attention that was due them. We recon-
mend that tho County Commissioners,
| as soon as possible, give the samo earn
| once moro DO put in good condition.
s. The road at tho eastern side of tho
Leroy bridge and tho road at Old Pick.
ons should receive immediate attention,
The road at Loltoy's bridge should be
repaired and that at Old Pickons be
changed.
@. We present tho following persons
for the following violations of law, to-wit:
Brewor Martin and Evalino Cooper for
fornication and adultery. Witnesses
Marion Taylor, VIM. Ioe and II. b.
Collins.
Wesley Powell and Raohol Thomas for
fornioation and adultery. Witnesses: Nj.
9. Bryant, James Alexander, Allen Pat
torson, L. B. Alexander and James a.
Robertson.
James N. Lcathcrs and Rachel Pitts
for fornication and adultery. Witnesses /:
Melicia Perkins, Lula Mallou, Joo Qualls
and John Qualls.
Eugene Miller aud Mattio Frady for
bigamy. Witnesses Rov. Willis Abbott
and Rov j. Berry Hunnicutt.
a. White Singleton for forgery and
obtaining money under false protenses
witnesses: W. +. Hughes, John p.
Park Mckinney and Potc alias Mordicia
chimney for killing fish with dynamite
in Keowce river. Witnesscs j. A. Rob
crtson, w. g. Grogan, D. T.. Robertson
and w. j. Mckinney
Mansfield Chapman for killing fish
with dynamite in Keoweo river. Wit
ncsscs: John Chapman, Leo Stancil and
Geo. Chapman.
Samuel Rochester, and Geo. r. Pike
for killing fish with dynamite in Keowcc
| river. Witnesses: Bon Ellcnburg, j. A.
Robertson, John Chapman and w. G..
| Grogan.
7. We recommend that V. f. Martin
bo paid tho sum of twonty dollars for
services rendered to us in tho cxamina-
tion of the books of tho county officers.
we beg, to tender to tho presiding
Judge and the Solicitor our thanks foi
tho kindncsscs and courtesies shown us
during this torn.
Respectfully submitted,
A. Lay, Foreman.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
Death Of Mrs. Helen c. HoIweos.

Death is a solemn visitation, but it is
Shorn of many OF its terrOrs when the
aged and tho virtuous arc called to their
reward. Thus the death of Mrs. Helen
z. iIolwcgs, at her home, near Wal
halla, on Wednesday last, July 3D.,
1901, is to bo Judged She was
born in Hanover, Germany, on No
vcmhcr 3, 1921, and was nearly eighty
years of age at the time of her death.
She was happily married in her youth to
Mr. Henry II. IIolwcgs, who fell in de-
fence of his country at Savannah, Ga,
November II, 1861, when it was assaulted
by Gen. Shcrman's army. Mr.. IIolwcgs
was member of the German IIussars,
of Charleston, and made fine soldier.
The husband and five children, tho en-
tire family, passed away before Mrs
tlolwcgs was called to her reward. She
was a member Of the Lutheran church
and loved its tcncts and ordinances. She
was a Christian, the light of her fine
character shining around her in it's
brightest cilulgcncc. Tho funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rov. j. G..
Schaid in very impressive and happy
manner
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
C. c.. j "A Y N e S .
Call at Jaynos's for fruit jars.

-Cail NJ Jaynos's for fruit jars.
Miss Annio Werner leaves to-day for
Toccoa, Ga, to visit Miss Marie Bruce.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T.. Crosby visited
relatives and friends in Nowberry last
wook.
Il sell "Lono Jack Shoes"
John f. Craig.
Call ut Schumachor's and SEQ "Nellio
King" She's daisy. Read his advor-
tisomont.
Mrs. II. III. Graddock and son, of
Darlington, are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Crosby.
Miss Alico Frotwcll, of Anderson,
VIII arrive this evening on n visit to her
aunt, Mrs. l.. ID. Brennccke.
Don't forget tho buggy to DO given
away by Jayncs.
Mrs. John Bourko and children and
Miss Daisy Ivestor, of Anderson. are
visiting thoir uncle, DR.. j. j. Thode.
The ladies' union prayer meeting
will meet at the residence of Mrs. j. r..
Kay on Friday afternoon Mt 4.3O O'Clock.
Mr.. James Soaborn spent several
days in Spartanburg last week, visiting
his son, Mr.. Geo. p. Scaborn. and family.
Sec our new lot of corscts. For style
and comfort they arc unoxcellcd. Miss
W. uiillpS, ocuCCt, -. ~.
Mrs. +. a. Jacobs and Mr.. Charles
lloctcr and Miss Lucille Hoefor, of Co
lumba, are visiting their relatives, Mr..
and Mrs. G. B. Oehmig, and family.
Tho Poplar school will be opened
next Monday morning by Prof. j. w.
Rcedcr. 1t is earnestly desired that tho
patrons have their children enter at tho
opening.
M cal and hulls at Jayncs's warehouse.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
Gift Sale T!

have this day selected one Top Buggy
that rctails at 5000 as q premium to
cash buyers on the following conditions,
to wit:
For every dollars purchase you will
receive ticket bearing some number
CrickotS will be started at No. 1 and con
tnucd until the last customer has ticket
on September 30th.)
As mnch as one dollars worth must
be bought at one time. Nothing less will
cntitlc any one to a ticket. You cannot
receive ticket even though you buy 05c
worth. a twodollar purchase will tie
you to two tickets, and so on for any
amount you may spend with us from day
to day; Sl.95 will not entitlc you to two
tickets, neither will you get the benefit
of the !,3c. on your next purchase.
This is no catch game. TO show good
faith to my customers | have had Mr..
w. l.. Werner to number ticket, which
is in sealed envelope, and placed by
him in Mr. j. d. Vcrncr's safe, bearing
the number that will entitlc tho one
holding corresponding number to tho
buggy. Mr.. Werner is tho only one who
knows the number contained in this en-
vclopo.
Walhalla, s. c.. July 8, 1901.
This Is To certify that have this day enclosed
IN q sealed envelope, and placed DJ. D. Ycrncrs
safe, u ticket hearing number unknown to any
on" else, which will cntitlc the person holding
the corresponding number to one top buggy to
he given as premium by G. q. .Jayncs To cash
buyers. WILL on the first day of October, in
front OF his store, open the envelope and award
number. W. l.. WERNER.
Yon can sec the buggy in front of my
store at any time. Goods will be sold at
cash prices. Trusting that you will be
the lucky winner, remain,
Very respectfully,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
Oconee County Medical Society.

The Oconee County Medical Society
mot at tho rooms of tho Mountain City
Club, Walhalla, on July 3D.. Tho meot-
ing was called to order by the president,
Dr. j. M. McClanahan. DIR. e. A. Hines
secretary, was absent, and DIR. j. H.
Moore was elected secretary pro tom.
The following members were present:
Drs. j. NJ. McClanahan, Westminster; S.
j. McElroy, Seneca; d. B. Darby, Wal
halla; w. III. Mcclure, Westminster; r.
E. Mason, Seneca; j. III. Moore, Fair
Play; j. w. Bell, Walhalla; j. N. Land,
Richland.
DR.. McElroy read papcr on summon
diseases of children, which was discussed
by Drs. Mason, Darby, Mcclure, Moore
and McClanahan.
Tho subject of hystcria was discussed
by all present.
DR.. Land reported case of "ridgc
fever" for discussion.
The committee on bylaws and consti
tuition were not all present, and the mat
ter was carried over till next meeting
Westminster was selected as the place
of next meeting, to be held on Wcdncs-
day, September 4th, at 10 a. nj.
The president appointed Dr. j. H.
Moore to read paper at the next meet
ing. Subject to be chosen by DR.. Moore
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
J. D. Collins Shot.

Spartanburg, July G.-J. d. Collins,
proprietor Of tho "Beo Iivo," tho largest
dry goods establishment in tho place,
was shot by Clifton Collision to-day.
lio was taken to his homo Immediately
and physicians summoned. DR.. Blako
states that the bullet entered just below
the chest and probably just entered the
stomach and bowels. and that Collins is
desperately wounded. Collins is too
weak to mako statement. A clerk,
Harrison Ferguson, snatchcd tho pistol
from Collision as Collins and Collision
grapplcd and fell to the floor Just after
tho shooting occurred. Business matters
arc thought to DO the cause of the
shooting.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
Citadel Scholarships.

Eleven counties come in this year for
ono beneficiary scholarship each at the
Citadel These vacancies are filled only
after competitive examinations, and the
contest this year will doubtless attract
many candidates. Tho counties entitled
to them are Aiken, Beaufort, Berkeley,
Charleston, Fairfield, Florence, Oconee,
Orangcburg, Sumter, Union and Will
liamsburg. Hero is a chance for some
bright Oconcc county boy to got an cdu-
cation at small cost. Soc advertisement
elsewhere for particulars.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
College Of Charleston,
Charleston, SO. Ca.
FOUNDED IN l7S5,..


GTRONG FACULTY; VOL equipped
-. Chemical, Physical and biological
Laboratories; Observatory; Library of
1000 volumes, and the finest Museum of
Natural History in tho South. B. A.,
B. S. and NJ. a. courses offered.
Tuition: $40, payable in two install
mcnts. Board in College Dormitory can
bo obtained at so q month. Ono scholar
ship giving FREQ tuition is assigned to
each county OF South Carolina, tho holder
to DO appointed by the Judge OF Probate
and tho County Superintendent of Edu-
cation. All candidates for admission arc
permitted to compete for vacant Boyco
Scholarships, which pay $50 year
Entrance examinations will bc hold in
Wallalla on July II, 1901, by tho County
superintendent and Judge of Probate.
Noxt session opens September Both, 1901.
For catalogue address
HARRISON RANDOLPH,
1928 President.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
TOWnyiIIe News.

Townvllc. July S.-Crops are looking
fine through this section. There has
been more small grain thrcshcd i'm this
community than for several years. Tho
farmers at last realize tho necessity of
raising thoir bread stuff at homo.
Mr.. Durham, of Anderson, who is an
agent for the Wrought Iron Range Com
pany, Of st. Louis, Mo-, has boon i'm our
hamlet for several days.
mir. w. II. mcCaiicy, Of the Charles
ton College, has returned home to spend
the summer, to tho delight of his many
friends.
Miss Matte Bruce, of Seneca, spent
last week with hcr cousins, Misses
Mamie and Maggie Spcarcs.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stevenson, Of Don
yer, have been spending several days
with their daughter, Mrs. James McCar-
ley.
Major T.. p. Earle left Sunday for
Ithica, n. y, where he will attend tho
commencement Of Cornell University.
lie will also tako in tho Pan American
Exposition at Buffalo before he returns.
Rev. j. r. Williams preached a very
instructive sermon here Sunday to q
large audience.
Mcssrs Milton Earl and w. f.. Giles,
with some of their friends, will spend
this week at Andcrsonvillc, where thoy
viii have sporty time hunting and
fishing.
Master Carl Gaines, Of Blacksburg, is
spending several weeks with his grand
parents here.
Miss Nell Daniels, of Pclzcr, is visiting
relatives and friends in this community !.
Mrs. w. T.. Snclgrovo and daughter,
Lillian, Of Anderson, arc horo for several
days with their uncle, Mr.. G. ID. Gilos.
"Swamp Rabbit"
Know One Sure Romody
for m obstinate cold. Its name ls Pyny. Balsam.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
A Fircman's Close Call.

81 stuck to my engine, although every
joint ached and every nerve was rackcd
with pain" writes G. w. Bcllamy, a
81 was weak and pale, without any
appetite and all run down. AS l was
about to givo up, got a bottle of
Electric Bitters and, after taking it, l
felt as we'll rs | ever did in my lifc."
Weak, sickly, rundown people always
gain new life, strength and vigor from
their usc. Try them. Satisfaction guar
antocd by all druggists in tho county.
Prico 80 cents.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
"Ar0und the Mountain"

Westminster Times, July 4th: "Our
County Commissioners have recently
changed tho Moss Mountain road SO as
to make tho grade lighter, as instead of
going over it, We 90 round the noun
tain This has been done by convict
labor and they arc now working on the
Earlc's Ford road from Chattooga river
to Walhalla. We are informed that all
of the county roads will now be put in
good shape rs fast as thoy can get to
them. Just be patient"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
Cheohee School to Open.

The Chcohco school will opon on Mon
day, July 10Th, under the supervision of
Mr.. j. S. Collcy. All the patrons arc
urgently requested to meet their teacher
at the school house on the morning of
tho opening.
Mr.. Collcy has been in attendance on
the Oconec summer institute. We feel
sure that he is capable of doing good
work for us. Let the patrons corporate
with their teacher in preserving good
order, and run an eight or ton months
school, and all will be pleased and bcnc-
fitted. N A.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
Says lie Was Tortured.

81 suffered such pain from corns
could hardly walk" writes II. Robinson,
llillsborough, Ills, "but Bucklen's
Arnica Salvo completely cured them"
Acts like magic on sprains, bruises, cuts,
sores, scalds, buns, boils, ulcers Per
icct healer of skin diseases and piles.
Cure guaranteed by all druggists in the
county 25c
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
Faithful Salesman.

Abbeville Press and Banner, July Sd
Mr.. Willie Rose, who has been most
ctlicicnt and faithful salesman in the
wcll-known clothing establishment of
Hall & Anderson, Of this city, loft last
Saturday for cambridge, Ga, whore he
goes to take charge of large clothing
store. MIR. Rose is All up TO- date "cloth
icr," young man of good habits and
fine character, and will merit the success
he deserves anywhere he is engaged in
business"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
Meal and hulls at Jayncs's warehouse.
Mr.. A. L. Gossett at Home.

Westminster Times, July 18th: "Genial
and Gus, Gossctt arrived OH Saturday
from Atlanta whore he has boon for
several months taking business course.
He comes to spend ten days vacation
with father and mother and his host of
friends. lie is looking we'll and is tho
same pleasant fellow as when he went
away. We welcome you back, Mr.. Cos
soft -
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10

Before comparing the hooks of the Treasurer
with nose OF tho other offices compared the
warrants of the County Superintendent of Edu
cation and the checks of the County Commits
sionerS with the entries on tho Trcasurcr's books
and they checked out correctly. From the pub
districts notice that the columns Gas far as
have seen for several years. are not footed up.
This should he done, as otherwise the County
Superintendent cannot tell whether his work is
correct.
Tho county officials received me pleasantly and
afforded Inc every opportunity to examine their
offices. Rcsprctfully Submitted
June Goth, 1901. V. +. Martin.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
Connie Maxwell Orphans.

Anderson Daily Mail, July 9th "Somo
time ago tho members of tho Beavordam
Baptist Association, in Oconee county,
offered TO take for vacation of month
or 80 during the summer as many of the
children Of the Connie Maxwell Orpau-
age at Greenwood as did not have homes
OF their own or relatives to visit. The
offer was accepted by the Orpanage au.
the children passed through tho city on
the afternoon train on their way to $50
neca, whore they were to be met by the
kind people who were to receive them.
They were accompanied by Rev. Il. Ii.
Edwards, the Assistant Superintendent
of the Orphanage."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
Working "a Hours n Day.

There's no rest for those tirelcss little
workcrs-Dr. Kings New Life Pills.
Millions are always busy, curing torpid
liver, jaundcc, biliousncss, fcvcr and
aguc. They Danish sick headache, drive
out malaria. Never grippe or weaken.
Small, taste nice, work wonders. Try
them. 25c. at all druggists in the
cOuuty
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10

POISONOUS Reptile and Insect Stings
and bites cured quickly and surely by
the prompt use of Perry Davis Pain
Killer. If you have not bottle in your
home do not lose il moment in procuring
one, as you arc apt at any time to be
stung by poisonous insects, snakes or
bitten by ccntipcdcs. Go by directions
on wrapper around bottle. Avoid sub
stitutes. There is but one Pain Killer,
Perry Davis Price 2jc. and 50c.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
GA CANDY caTstaRr1oA 4a
GVi;j&)oG& y G&A)l&&}o
loe' %3:{2SHYN,ErayFzr All
abe. zoe. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Drusaists.
Genuine stamped c. c. C. Never sold In bulk
Beware Of the dealer who tries to sell
something just as GOOD"
NeYille-Shanklin.


The marriage of Miss Julia Antoincttc
Neville and Col. Augustus Shanklin was
solcmnized this "wednesday morning,
home Of the BRIDES father, Capt. John
G. Neville, West Union, S. G. The ccro-
mony, performed by Rev w. G. Neville,
of Yorkvillo, S. g., the brother Of tho
bride, was beautiful and impressive
The bride wore handsome travelling
gown of dark blue venetian cloth, with
white satin and lace applique trimmings
Tho house was handsomely decorated
with pot plants, cut flowers and vines
The dining room was especially lovely,
it being darkencd from the SUMS rays
and tho soft light of many candles made
it almost fairy like. The luncheon was
delicious. About fifty guests were pres
ent. The numerous presents Of silver,
cut glass, china, etc, together with many
congratulations and good wishes, proved
the love felt for this bridal couple by
their friends. Tho bride has held a
warm place in tho hearts Of all with
whom she was thrown her sweet sin
cerity, her unaffected manners, and her
truly unselfish and beautiful disposition,
over young and old, and hcr many friends
here regret that her home will no longer
bo with as. The groom, son of Hon.
j. l.. Shanklin, of Richland, S. c., holds
the responsible position of Cammandant
and Professor of Military Science and
Tactics at Clemson College. He is Il
young MAJ of fine qualities and has
many frie. ,.s. This popular couple go
on an extended trip to Ashcvillc and
other points. After their return they
will reside at Clemson College.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
Corundum Mining.

Corundum Mining.
Mr. j. w. Thomas, manager of tho
International Emery and Corundum
Company, of Chester, Mass, was in Wal
halla last Thursday and paid tho Courier
office an appreciated call. His company
has recently bought the Lucas corundum
mines near Pine Mountain, Ga, and ho
is now putting in an improved plant
with up-to-date machinery for mining
and manufacturing corundum. They
propose to manufacture on the spot, and
ship tho finished product. Walhalla
will bo their shipping point Tho com
pany has unlimited means at its com
mand, and owns mines in several States.
Tho officers are we'll known men in bust
ness and financial circles, viz: Il. NJ.
Poot. president; O.. G. Barber, Frank
Rockefeller and William NJ. Ivins, vico
presidents; Chas. r. Flint, treasurer,
and Winfield S. Stern, secretary. Thoy
are tho only manufacturers of North
Carolina, Georgia and Chester corun-
dunn, also manufacturers of genuine
Naxos and Turkey emory. Mr.. Thomas
has been at Pine Mountain about three
weeks and ia now busily engaged install
ing largo plant 1t is hoped that tho
enterprise at this point may prove sue
Cessful.