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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23
A Deep Mystery.

1t is a deep mystery why wo-
men endure backache, headache,
nervousness, sleeplesness, melan
choly, fainting and dizzy spells
when thousands have proved
that Electric Bitters will quickly
cure such troubles. II suffered
for years with kidney troubles,
writes Mrs. Phebo Cherley. of Pc
terson, la land q lame back
pained me so | could not d dress
myself, hut Electric Bitters Who'll
ly cured me, and. although 73
Years old, | now am able to do
all myhousework. j." Itovercomes
constipation. improves appetite,
gives perfect health. Only soc at
Blackburn's
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23
Thousands Sent Into Exile.

Every year a large number of
poor sufferers whose lungs are
sore and racked with coughs are
urged to go to another climate.
But this is costly and not always
sure. Don't be an exile when DR..
Kings New DISCOVERY for con.
sumption wilt cure you at home.
It's the most infallihle medicine
for coughs, colds and all throat
and lung diseases on earth The
first dose brings relief. Astound-
ing cures result from persist ent
use. Trial bottles free at Black
burns. Price SOC and $1 90. Ev-
cry bottle guaranteed.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23

The life cuntlut be divided
intO water-tIIht compnrt-
inrnts. aS Os.enn gOIng steam
era nre pnrtitiunpd off, sc a
isasa Gay say of one part:
"i!ari' Is IN, y rSnn inrr'.ial her.
Nrnly ssn'ihi. lif+.s or,Inv poll,
i'.;h iist,.. aid nlan5thh.'par
There is :ny religious ,!ik'.'.
Jesus Ia the Captain ofal!thn
yDs+..l or ,s, u. 3E it.-WesIey
an Chris tt an Alv,r.ata.I
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23
The Indians Choice.

Writing to the Raleigh Post
from Helena, Montana, viii
Aiken, formerly a Tar Heel
newspaper man. relates this.
incident:
~ heard a good story ofan
ola Indian Chief the q t he r.
day. 2 1t seems thst the old
fellow had a stake nd he de
ternine'l to purchase a car.
riage for his squaw and pap
pooses. He went to town and
while looking around he saw
u fine hpnrsp pa ss. All thou't
he, heres the thing for a big
chief: so he made a dicker tor
the hearse. Some time later
his friends were treated to a
rare sight, as the old man
drove through the streets, he
and his wife sitting in t h e
seat usually occupied by the
driver of the hearse, and the
g!ass-encasnd body OF t b Q
concern filed with little ln-
juns of all sizes.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23
FNn the Star Of Hope.

In Sing Sing Prison, N. Y,
the ronvirts publish u paper
called the Star of Hope. LIS
matter is written byconvicts
anil it is edited and ret up Ivy
ronvicts. Here are q few par
agraphs from the editor in.
Chief. Convict No. 1900.
The sun emit shine through
IA torpid liver.
He who smiles and say S
nothing generally lies most
All men are made OF dust
but some of them never set.
tie.
When a matrimonial match
is strurk someone usually
gets burned.
When a man begins to talk
about purifying politics he
generally wants an Office.
Old maids we're born in the
wrong time of the moon
there WAS no man in it.
When a bank officer dies
his accounts are examined to
see il he died a natural death.
II Cupid would drop h i 8
bow and arrow and get a
gun "" night hear OF more
marriages
A good motto is: Hope for
the best, prepare for the
worst. and take what comes
like a brave man,
After all II misnl lS of some
Use in thu world He arcumu.
Intrs wealth for some one
else to enjoy.
When q woman and q cy-
clone makes up their mind TO
90 anywhere nothing on the
earth can stop them.
The first time a man goes
to a race track lie nnagines
tL;s; he has discovered a new
wav to make money.
The worlds matching or
,lers are; "On to the grave"
but watch your trark and
dodge the stnmps.
The steamer Uiprngress on
the RIVER Of life is a sldewheel
er. That is why n.'n Of one
idea travel in a circle.
The man who whistles gel
dom swears; it is the people
who are compelled to listen
to him that do the swearing.
When in after years a man
meets a former sweetheart he
smiles and shakes hands With.
himself over his narrow ex-
cape.
Undoubtedly many inmates
will agree with us that if you
want to be good keep out ot
debt. ont OF Jail and out of
politics.
"FOrtune knocks at every
mans door once in Il life
time,' but in a good many
cases the man is in a neigh
horing saloon and does not
hear.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23

SELF prepared a report which
be desires shall he ia vorably
reported to the Senate but it
IL such d vOlumiuous doru
ment that the committee or.
dered 1t printed nefore under
tnkiHg to rend il. Sen ator
Frye expects to secure he in
vOrAble action Of the whole
committee on the report and
he ieels sure that If the com
miitep reports in favor OF the
measure the Srnate will pass
it without question from the
republican side of the cham
her. The demumrats, who re
gard he subsidy as a pcrni,
rioIs form OF legislation, will
assert thpiroppoSition before
1t hr'omes a law, but merely
with Il view Of ofrpr0r,ling their
disapproval as..thev appreci.
ate that here is little chance
for effective opposition.
The frank nyowal ofhis POW
er.esSneSS in the matter of
Southern appointments by
Senator Hanna, is regarded
with no little amusement by
the democrats and cOnSidera
ble concern by the repuhli-
cans; lie Senators, at least.
AS is well known, all ques
tlons, OF Southern apppln,
ments, under Mr.. MrKin!e.v's
regime, was derided ly Sena
tor Hanna in his capacity OF
Chairman of the Na,iunal
Commlttee. Under tn" su.'po
sitiOn that such was still thu
case National Committeeman
HawIey and State Chairman
Cepil Lyons, of Texas, appeal
eel to Mr.. Hanna on behalf of
some candidates for pr4siGen
tial appointment in t h cir
State. Mr.. Hanna frankly
told them that hp no longer
had Anyt hing to say in the
of presidential ap
pointments, that they were
made by the President and
10y him only and thar they
would have to appeal to the
House. Senator Hanna pro
ftsses to regard the change
in the situation AZ n relief but
as Henry Waterson woul d
say, and again Is U II.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23

convincing proof that the kidneys and blads
der are out Of order.
What to Do.
There Is comfort In the knowledge %
often expressed, that Or. Kilmers Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish In curing rheumatism, pain In tbs
back, kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
OF the urinary passage. 1t eonects inability
to hold water and scalding pain In passing
1t, or bad effects following use Of liquor,
wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 20 often
during the day. and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-Root Is soon
realized. It stands the highest for It's won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
II you need a medicine You should have the
best. Sold BY druggists in Soc, and 81. sizes.
You may have a sample bottle Of this
wonderful .T% tod. dis; discovery ,.'I, sas.
more about 1t. both sent |isssi:..s
absolutely free by mail. ssss.sas asss
address DR.. Kilmer & Hons Of sss.eRoos
Co. Binghamton. N. Y. When writing nen-
tion reading this generous offer In this papess
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23

E'a''i-
liz forwarded to Congress and
it is unlikely that any def,
mite action will he taken by
the Senate until after it IL re
ceived.
There seems to he little
doubt that the chief opposi-
ti"n to the construction Of
tn" canal now emanntes from
Senator Allison md Repre-.
sentative Cannon, chairman
of the appropriation commit
tees Of the Senate aud House
respectively. Both nf these
gentlemen express themselves
"a aghAst at the amount of
MONEY which the enterprise
will require. Mr.. Cannon said
Yesterday: "The L. s. is II
rich country and ran we'll al.
ford ia undertake any enter
prise whlrh will makes for it's
material welfare but this ia
not saying that it shonl'l on
ter into a vast undertaking
of this nature without a most
careful consideration OF b q
prospective benefits and the
most accurate estimates oh
tainable as to the eventual
cost" Beyond this sta tempnt
he refused to express an opin
ion.
The bill reported ny the Cen
sus committee of the House.
came np na especial business
on Friday, in that bcny. and
was productive Of a spirited
debate by Chairman Hopkins
on the one side ard Represen
tatiye Burkett of Nebraska,
on the other. The fact that
the measure provides for u
salary of $500 for Oireator
Merriam, who il known to he
a fnyOrite OF the administra
ton. bnt who il receiving far
2 renter compensation than
he heads of other bureaus in
[ he govern ment, and the fur
ther fact that the protection
of the Civil Service COmmls-
sion was not assured to the
Clerks in the Census Bureau
resulted in the bills being re-
fe! red back to the committee
for revision. When the COM
mittpe has made such chang
es as the members desire it
will undoubtedly pass the
House and it il believed to
be regarded bfayor BY the
Senate.
Senator Frye is proving in
defatagahlt in his Efforts to
secnre the passage OF the ship
hill, and his commit.
tee, the Senn Committpe on
Commerce, has spent many
hours discussing its proviS-
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23

New York Press: lMr. Mac
lay no doubt feels more like
a protested note than like a
evil service precedent.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23
n Il Gard:es tho Globe,

'Eh" fame OF Burklen's A Arpiea
SaIrr. aS the lsAst in the world
ex'e!.ds round the earth. It's
tue one perfect kea,er ofcuts brui
sr,. cuts, burns, bruises, sores,
scalds lboils, Asi'sers. fpio,ls. achps
and pains ana all skin eruptions
Only infallible pile cure. 25 cents
ii t,Ox at Blackhiirm's.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23
kodol Dyspepsia Cure
Digests what you eat
Land, Timber and Mineral Wanted

All persons desiring to sell buy Lands, Water Pow
er. Timber and Mineral interests respectfully invited
to call and see L!NNEY HAYES, Mt Boone, &C.
D6-lf We don't buy, will find you a buyer.
b@-lf you wnnt sell. will sell you.
LLNNET & HAYFS, REAL. ESTATE AGENTS, Boone NC.
Per +. A. LlNNEY, Attorney.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23
Constipation

Does your head ache? Pain
back Of your eyes? Bad
taste in your mouth? It's
your liver! Ayers Pills are
liver pills. They cure consti-
patton, headache, dyspepsia.
2Sc. All druggists.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23

sediment or sot>
tling indicates an
unhealthy condi.
ton of the kid
neys; II II stains
your linen II b
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire 10
pass II or pain ii
the back Is also
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23
Hla1Sphts
81 have used Ayers Hair Vieor
Tor thirty years. 1t is elegant for
= hair dressing and for keeping the
hair from splitting at the ends. -
ia. Cruenenfclder, Crantfork, III.
Hair-spl;tting splits

Hair-splitting splits
friendships. If the hair
|tsplitting is done on your
own head, it loses friends
Tor you, for every hair of
your head is a friend.
Ayers Hair Vigor in
advance will prevent the
splitting. If the splitting
has begun, it will stop it.
S.eo a bottle. All druggists.
II your druggist cannot supply you,
SEND rs one dollar and We win express
you bottle. Be sure and give the name
Of your nearest express office. Address,
~ ! J. C. AVER CO., Lowell, Mass.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23
Want your moustache or beard beautiful
brown or rich black? Then uso
BUCKlNGHAM'S DYE tShFitshESs.s ithES
Some wOmen,s chief aim
in life seems to he the at.
tract, contract and detract.

"Johnston's Sarsaparilla Is the most powerful
blood purifier known. Use it, and keep your
blood pure; Quart Bottles"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23

" dull but PLAUSIBLE man
is like an unrifi'ed gun; both
are emoo.h bOrps.'
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Frcm our Regular Correspondent

The PEI feet discipline which
prevails among the repnbli
cams OF the House and t h Z
ease with which a few leaders
control the majority was we'll
! demonstrated on hast Thurs
day when the House of Rep
resentatives voted for { h .
Hepburn bill 10y IL vote oi
3OS 70 2. That the individu
. nlitY of members is des'rar,
ed and the wishes of cor, ain
constituents sarrafi'.ed are OF
hrtle Innnnnt tO the party
/ eaderS compared with what
! they Choose to consider the
patty good. One republican
v,ted against the Hepburn
bill. Mr.. Loren Fletcher, OF
MINES sta. When seen hy
your correspondent he stat
ed thati numerous members
of his party had come 10 him
after the vote and expressed
he wish that they had dared
vote nS hr had done. but the
fear OF tn. plrty lash d1upt.
lass prevented them from u J.
ing sO. ,..
Mr.. Fletcher gives as II | s
raason for voting against the
measure the fact that he has
eight years experience rs a
member Of the committee be.
fore which the pros and cons
nf the iSthmian canal hav,.
been discussed and he believes
that the enterprise is franght
with MANY danger, and tn 1t
the estimates on the Nicara
qua rcute.at least are far too
low. Mr.. Fletcher admitted
that he might have voted for
/, canal along the Panama
route bnt be is Lv no means
enthusiastic for a canal a.
long any ronte. H. further
believes that the advantage
from such a canal are great
ly ovtrestimated. A. n mat
ter of fact, the republican lea
hers regarded any debate or
decision by the House a mere
waste of time and it is in the
Senate that the subject will
he discussed and a definite
plan Of action he determined
upon. -,t..,,,.
The action of Senator Nor
gan, in his capacity as char
man OF the committee on In
ter-Ocean Canals, is subpoe-
-naing N. Lampre, the repre-
sentative of the Panama Ca
nal Company, is regarded as
somewhat drastic. especially
in view of the fact that NJ.
Lampre was ready to 60 be-
fore the rOmnittee and fur.
nish any information that
might he required. but if the
Senator. after putting t h e
representative OF the French
company under oath, should
succeed in dicovering evidence
of the conspiracy he believes
to exist between the Panama
AMI the trans continental
railroad companies, his ac-
tion will doubtless stand ap-
proved.
Admiral Walker has made
public a statement in which
he says that he has received
from the headquarters of the
Panama Canal Company in
Paris a cablegram confirm
ing the offer OF their represen
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23

1T is a mistake to think Of
saving money by denying
yourself npcessnrins.'
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23

In the nine months ending
December 81 the earnings Of
the United States Steel Cor
poratlon were $S4,779, ,29S.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23
Thousands Have Kidney Troub1s
and Don't Know Il.
How To Find Ont.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let II stand twenty-four hours; q
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-01-23

KOdoI Dyspepsia euro
Digests what you eat.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-06

Louise Maxwell, Charles Wheeler,
John Keller, Lawrence Dallam, John
Campbell, A. r. Meyers, Fred Rudy.
Lloyd Boswell, Robert Phillips,
Thomas Leeoh, J. O. Flournoy, David
Sanders, Lillsrd Sanders, william
Gilbert, Musooe Burnett, Elizabeth
Austin; Misses Claribel Rieke, Carrie
Rieke, Emma Reed, Ruth We'll,
Birdie Nash, Jessie Nash, Ethel Nor
row, Martha Leeoh, Nina Rabb, CLARA
Thompson, Emily Morrow. Elizabeth
sinnott, Halle Hisey, Polite Ferri-
man. Mary X. Sowell.
CAPT. CALDWELL TO MARRY.
The wedding of Captain James s.
Caldwell, of Paducah, to Miss Laura
A. Gracey, of Eddyville, is announced
to occur on Wednesday at noon al
the residence of the bride in Eddyville
Captain Caldwell is a son of Colo
mel Il. G. Caldwell, the well known rea
estate man, is a member of the firm
of r. G. Caldwell and Son, and cap
tain of the Wheeler guards here. lie
is a young man of sterling business
qualities and is favorite with his
many friends and scqusintances. Mis-,
Gracey Is the daughter of Mrs. F. A
Wilson's prominent resident Of Eddy
vile, and is popular Young society
leader in that city. After the mar
riage ceremony the couple will leave
for the east on a short bridal tour anC
will be at home on their return al
Mrs. W. G. whitefeld's, at Seventh anc
Court streets. Their many friends
will be pleased to learn of the mar
risge and will extend to them thei
heartiest congratulations Captain
Caldwell went to Eddyville at noor
today.
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lighted by yellow candles in individ-
uai candletsicks with yellow tulle
shades. The ices and cakes were in
the form Of yellow tulips. On Mon
day of next week Mrs. Barrett gives
an informal dance in her honor, and
on Tuesdsy Mrs. Charles Gibson will
give her luncheon of sixteen.
d. A. r. MEETING.
The George Rogers CLARK chapter Of
the Daughters Of the American Re "
olution held its regular December
meeting with Mrs. David g. Muir
rell on Wednesday morning. The
chief business of interest was the
election OF officers, which always
takes place at this time. Mrs. M. B.
Nash was reelected regent; Mrs.
Hubbard 8. Wells, vice regent; Miss
Emily Morrow vas elected secretary |;
Mrs. Warwick Cowgirl was reelected
treasurer; Mrs. Lloyd Boswell was
made registrar; and Mrs. George o.
Thompson was reelected historian.
No other business of especial import
snce was transacted, and a pleasant
social session was enjoyed.
WOMAN'S COMMITTEE
OF Y. NJ. @. A.
The womsn's committee of the Y.
NJ. O. A. met Wednesday afternoon in
the association parlors for the purpose
Of recognizing. Mrs. Hubbard s.
Wells was elected president, Mrs. Will
Kidd vice president, Miss Courtie Pur
year secretary and Mrs. L. s. Dubois
treasurer.
The woman's committee has always
done g fine work for the association
but this year it is planning for en-
larged opportunities. A mum Der o.
new members have been added
and annual dues of 81 will be paid
The committees for the different de.
partments OF work will be elected al
the next meeting.
THE wALLERSTEIN
LUNCHEON.
Mrs. Herman Wallerstein and Mrs.
Jacob Wallerstein entertained with an
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elegant luncheon ON Tuesday a,til
noon from $3.50 &c ia the Palmer
house Grill Room In honor Of Mrs.
Bernard Bernheim of Louisville and
Mrs. Bertha Epstein of Louisville.
Covers were laid for ten, and the
table decorations were pink carnations
and ferns. The menu was both elsb-
crate and delightful. The guests
were: Mesdames Bernard Bernheim
of Louisville, Bertha Epstein of Louis
Vile, Rosa Heyman, Ben weille, Jr.,
Sol Dreyfus, Julius We'll, David A.
Levy of st. Louis, Belle We'll.
U. D. O. MEETING.
On account Of the high wind and
generally disagreeable weather Of
Tuesday afternoon the meeting Of the
United Daughters Of the Confeder-
acy set for that time was postponed
until next Tuesday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock with Miss Emma Reed
at the Palmer. The report Of Mrs.
d. G. Murrell, who was g delegate
to the national meeting at New Or
leans, will be the feature Of the
meeting.
DELPHIo CLUB.
The Delphic club met with MRS. W.
E. Gave on Tuesday morning. Dante
was delightfully."- discussed in two able
papers, Mrs. Barnard giving his life,
and Mrs. John Campbell his great
poem. Mrs. J.K. Ferguson read very
charmingly some selections from the
poet. 1t was one of the most Interest,"
ing meetings enjoyed by the club.
BAPTIST SOCIAL.
The Ladies' Mite society Of the
First Baptist church gave a pleasant
social at the church on Thursday
evening. 1t was complimentary to
the new members and friends. Nice
refreshments were served and it was a
most enjoyable affair.
CHORAL SOCIETY.
The Choral society held its regular
weekly meeting on Monday evening
| 5Cort;nuad IN Gixth Papel
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-06
THE CHARITY BALL

The charity ball given at the Palm
or house on Thursday evening under
the auspices OF the Charity club was
q brilliant social function and espeoi-
ally beautiful IN all OF its appoint
monts The Charity club which is
composed largely OF young society
women, deserves much credit for so
unsuccessful an engineering Of the en-
tertainment. The color tone of the
decorations was pink, which was,
also, much in evidence in the german
favors. The patrons Of the ball re-
ceived in the parlors before the dane =
ing began and we're; DR.. and Mrs.
Victor voris, Mr.and Mrs Cook Hus
bands, Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Rawls, Mr..
and Mrs. Moses Sohwab, Mr.and Mrs.
George @. Wallace, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Phillips, Mr.and Mrs. Harris Ran
kin, Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Meyers, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Bradley.
The ball opened with a german fig-
ure that was exceedingly pretty aud
effective and somewhat unusual. A
large basket covered with pink roses
and ribbons were at each end of the
big dancing hall. As the young la
dies seized the ribbons the roses
came off with them, aud two charm
ing little girls, Lydia weille, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
weille, and Mary Louise Campbell,
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Wheel
or Campbell emerged from the bas-
ket. This was followed by the grand
march led by Mr.apd Mrs. Cook Hus.
bands. The aumlf Of the evening
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-06
THE STRANGE WAYS OF WOMEN

THE STRANGE WAYS Of NOMbN
She told him not TO come, and then,
Because the poor wretch stayed
away,
Jeered at the fAithfulness OF men.
She told him that he must not stay,
And then. because the poor soul
went,
Would scarcely speak to him next day d.
She told him he must not dare
To kiss her, and wnen he obeyed
She wept because he did not care.
These be the strange ways Of maid
That make men old before their time
The mighty, weak; the brave, afraid.
Puck.
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GUESS AGAIN


IAN honest mans the noblest work
OF God, says the cynio poet, and
some would have us believe that he is
q rara avis, also. However wrong
that may be, even the best and straight
est OF them is allowed the precious
privilege of hiding defeat in affairs Of
the heart under an air Of nonohslsnt
indifference, or oven TO the extent Of
outright prevaricstion without being
held culpable. SO IL is refreshing to
now and then meet one who when he
is out.distanoed In the race for wo-
mans favor, is not ashamed to own
mp Paducah society can boast this
anomaly OF masculinity at present.
The announcement of "a recent engage
ment gave many that left feeling that
is presumably caused by its affecting
the organ located In the left side, but
only one had the courage to make his
congratulations at his own expense in
the following clever psraphrsse of the
young lady's fsvorite poem;
This old word we live in
IL mighty hard to beat.
We get a thorn with every rose
And smetimes take q back seat.