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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-09-16
Fearful Odds Against kim

Bedrldden, alone and destitute
Such, in brief was the condition
Of an old soldier by name of J. =.
Ravens, Versailles, o. For years
he was troubled with Kidney dis
ease and neither doctors nor medi-
cInes gave him relief. At length
he tried Electric BItters. 1t put
him on bis feet in short order and
now he testI6es. "I'm on the
road to complete recovery" Best
Oh earth for Liver and Kidney
troubles aud all forms Of stomach
and Bowel Comp oints. Only SOC.
Guaranteed by w. NJ. Bloss,
Ceredo; r. n. Williams, Ksuova.
Miss Gay Borders, of Kenova,
spent yesterday with her grand
mother, Mrs. Layne, of the South
End.-Catlettsburg (KyJ Press,
Sept. g.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-09-16

The great pleasure about visiting
ones friends is thanking heaven
when one gets home again.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-09-16

1t takes a lot of switching to get
some boys on the right track.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-09-16

No boy can work with half the
enthusiasm he displays in eating
watermelon.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-09-16

Every mother imagines her babv's
toes look like rosebuds.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-09-16
For Sale by r.. Yey williams, Kenova.

Once there was a man who told
the truth about a horse he wanted
to sell, but he was awful drunk.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-12-04
Burned to Death.

From Mr.. NJ. S. Marshall we
learn OF the unfortunate death from
burning of Ethel, the eleven-year
old daughter of John Nettles. who
lives near Clayton, last Saturday
The young girl was assisting in
the work of straining lard and was
standing near the lard kettle over
fire Friday when the accident oc.
Cured The skirt of her dress
came in contact with the burning
wood and on discovering the fact
she took fright and ran. Before
assistance reached her the clothing
was all burned and her flesh horri-
bly, dis6gured by the flames. She
lived in this condition about
twenty-tour hours before death re-
lieved her suffering, dying Satur-
day. The burial occurred at Pos
som Trot. The entire community
deeply sympathizes with. the fami-
ly in this very sad misfortune, one
of the most dreadful ordeals that
could visit til m.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-12-04
illinois cEN!RA! R, R.
Chicago and New Orleans Ltd
Exclusively a Pullman Train from
Chicago.
FASTER TIME.

Effective December 7, the Chicago
and New Orleans Limited, fast vesti
bule train, will be split out of Chicago,
running from Chicago emphis as
a Pullman car train only. Train No.
3, the Limited, carrying only Pullman
sleeping cars, dining car and buffet
library car will leave Chicago daily at
I 00p m. for Memphis, Hot Springs,
Nashville, Atlanta, jacksonville, and
arriving at New Orleans at $40 p. m,
the next day. No coach passengers
will be taken on it, they being carried
to the above points on new train No,
25 having coaches only and leaving
Chicago at Is p. m. daily and arriv-
ing at New Orleans 7 40 p. m, the next
day. This coach train will also carry
every Wednesday out OF Chicago the
San Francisco Excursion Sleeping Car
running via New Orleans.
In addition, the New Orleans Spe-
clal fast day train. with through sleep
ing and buffet library cars, and serv-
ing all meals in dining car, will leave
Chicago daily at 1000 a. IN. and arrive
at New Orleans at 1855 next morning,
connecting with the Sunset Limited
of the Southern Pacific for Houston,
San Antonio and San Francisco the
Sunset Limited leaving New Orleans
daily at 11.55 a. m. Tickets and fur
ther information of railroad ticket
agents.
A. H. HANSON,
Gen Pass. Agent.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-12-04

V
oNs EFT ALs.-In the Chancery Court
of Obion County, Tenn.
BY virtue or the power vested in me
by decree of the Chancery Court here
in, at its October term, 1903, | will sell
at the Courthouse door in Union City,
Tenn, at public sale on the
Tweny-frstaday of December, 1908,
between the hours of | and O'Clock
p. M, the following described tract Of
laud, it being a one half undivided in
terest, in the following described tract
or parcel OF land,lYing and situated in
the County OF ObiOn, State of Tennes-
see Civil District No. Is, the same be-
ing Il part of Grant No 248, for 5000
acres to John G and Thomas Blount
on warrant ll45, bounded and describ-
ed as follows. viz: Beginning at a
white oak with hickory and elm
pointers, thence south, one-half de-
gree west, $50 poles to Obion
River, beginning on the opp
osite side of river 50 poles to
an ash with two black oak pointers.
one Of the oaks being down; thence
east with few marked trees, after
this only a blazed line $50 poles to
black gum with white oak and two
hickory pointers; thence north one
half degree east $50 poles to two small
hickories and ash stump, then west
One-half degree north with old marked
line 200 poles to Obion River, crossing
Obion River, following the old marks
1873 poles to the place of beginning,
containing 1,5l7 l44-l60 acres. being
the same premises conveyed by quit
claim deed to Caleb II. Jackson by
deed dated Oct. Is, 1881, 10y D. w.
Dickev and others heirs at law of John
and Elizabeth Dickey.
The terms of said sale are as follows:
One. half of the purchase money will
be paid in cash, the other one-half of
the purchase money will be due in
II months from the date of sale, and
the purchaser will be required to exc
cute a note for the deferred payment.
with good security for the payment of
the same, the equity of redemption
will be barred and lien is retained on
the land as furt her security for deferr-
ed payment of purchase money.
This Nov. IS, 1908.
G.. A. GIBBS. G. &. M.
A. d. Keller, Pierce & Pierce, Cald-
well & Fry and E. j. Green, Solicitors.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-12-04
LAND SALE.

j. A. WADE EFT AIS. VS.. PHEMIE GLEN
oNs EFT ALs.-In the Chancery Court
of Obion County, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-12-04

You don't mix with the colored
race socially. why do some of you
mix in the wash tub. A hint to the
wise should be sufficient. Ring up
80 and thus avoid such mixing.
UNION CITY STEAM LAUNDRY.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-12-04

contest in which the interested
Reader" of Obion, with the six
room cottage is bound to be victo-
rious. She is the very model ffur
my heart and | could ever be hap
ply with her for my housekeeper.
The BACHELOR.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-12-04
Marriage Licenses.

Ben Fl. Heathcock and Miss Mary
Napier.
K. ]. Brown and Miss Matte
Tomlinson.
D. A. Hill and Miss Daisy Barrett.
O. P Armstrong and Miss Nora
Rea.
Napoleon Fulcher and Miss Mag
gle Lyon.
Marshall Dunn and Miss Jennie
Belle Tankers9ey.
c. A. Purcell and Miss Willie
Holloway,
Charley Black and Miss Dudy
Passmore.
A. ]. Heath and Miss Allie White.
0. H. Stonecifer and Miss jamie
Irwin.
Fish Bros are selling out every
thing.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-12-04

Fish Bros are selling out every
thing
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-12-04

See our new zoe picture frames
They are beauties. FISH BROS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-12-04
BETHEL.
Mrs. Laird is quite sick with

~ III hIuOlu. VI AAuhO SOoH0J
was visiting relatives among "
Sunday
Our farmers are wearing Ions
faces over the shortage Of their
cotton crop.
Little Elsie, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Harris johnson, we are
had to report isconvalescent.
bib and Bob Word Morgan
maaeAa business trip to Union City
Monday; also Mr.. and Mrs. Cain.
The flee of Miss Mamie Tate.
the fair daughter of E. NJ. Tate, is
again seen in school after a brief
spell of sickness.
james Wallace and Marion Ow-
ems left Monday night on thirty
days prospecting tour through
Oklahoma and Northern Texas.
Our school, under the. manage
ment of j. H. Slower, has held up
very we'll during the cotton pick
inc season and the interest is re-
ported good.
Misses Booney and Lois Malo-
ney were visiting in our neighbor'
hood the first of the week. Come
again girls, your smiling faces
help to make sunshine in our souls.
That old staunch and red-dyed
republican, E. M. Tate, killed
hogs 'tother day and ever since he
has been laying to his hog and
hominy like sick kitten to hot
brick.
Jake Summers, of Hornbeak,
was telephoned Saturday that his
son, who is working, in the timber
in Lake county, had been struck
4 by falling tree and could not
recover.
Miss Clara Blanchard, of Lake
county. came over Sunday and en-
y tered our school Monday. She
makes the fifth pupil from other
districts that our school has had
the honor of enrolling.
Messrs. Tom Fields, Pace and
son and Mr.. Mccullough, owner
Of the Mccullough telephone lines
throughout Dyer county, are
camped on the Lake Scatters this
week fishing and hunting.
A party Of Obion and Glass
sportsmen composed of Deputy
Sheriff D. W. Hogan, DR.. j. j.
Wells, Lance Fox and others are
camped on Starve Island and the
way they are making the ducks fly
is a sin.
White Flemming is erecting a
saw mill Just under the bluff IN our
vicinity, while G. w. Squires. is
preparing to move his mill from
here to near Spout Spring. As
fast as one mill pulls up another
comes in.
Mark jackson and children, of
Hornbeak, visited the family of
John Webb Saturday and Sunday.
We think Mr.. Jackson has found
some young widow or pretty maid
who has whispered in his ears that
she wanted sprightly widower
for a husband.
Don't tell me the people near
the lake have no market for their
produce. We can sell every ear
Of corn for $3.50 per barrel, our
hay at $12 and $14 per ton, pota-
toes in great demand, eggs 20 cts.
per dozen, butter 20 cents, other
things in proportion.
John r. Williams, that great
evangelist worker, preached to
fair audience at Bethel Sunday.
Bro. Williams begins ten days
Injecting for us on night of Decem-
per 10. We trust great good
ill resultfr rom the meeting, which
D doubt will with such a grand
forcible speaker as John R.
bind it.
Row, Mr.. Editor, few words |
ID to whisper in your ears, |,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-12-04

For high grade flour, try Sun
shine, Dahnke- Walker Milling Cos
best.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-12-04

clean sheet ! have found B,
is she sir, the Obion model
keeper signed Interested
or. It would BE- The hapl,,
devious Of many days to con
could only persl.$le You f
me tt be the happy recipient
prize bachelor 70 be- won j
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-12-04

A. D. Keller, Pierce & Pierce, Cald-
we'll & Fry and e. j. Green, Solicitors.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-12-04
A New Wrinkle.

The Novelty Toilet Outfit, an all
RI und convenience. Chas. G. Hol-
brook, Agent.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-12-04

The equal of any and better than
most fours-the Sunshine, made
by the Dahnke- Walker Milling Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-12-04
Hogs.

Wanted-To buy 500 hogs. APP
ply to Geo. S. Hardy, of Morgan &
Hardy Grain Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-12-04
were were brou1.on0

a DOX I COnUInu6U UaKlub
until the dull aching across the
of my back. more than evidence When
caught cold or oyerexerted myself,
disappeared and the kidney secretions
which had been irregular, highly col
ored and scalding became normal
Doan's Kidney Pills absolutely per-
formed what they promised. +"
Plenty more proof like this from
Union City people. Call at the Moss
Drug Store and ask what his GUS
toners report.
DAan,s Kidney Pills for sale hv =
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-09-22
Loea, weather Report.
New Haven. Sept. q.
Brief Mention.

a meeting of the Queens Daughters,
the society of local ladies which was
formed last spring as an auxiliary to
the Sisters of the Holy Ghost. was held
last night at st. Patrick's hall to pre-
pare for giving the gypsy carnival at
the Second Regiment armory late in
October.
F. Coleman Boyd yesterday sold the
property at IS Park street, that he re-
gently purchased. to Margaret M.
O'Brien, the price being about ten thou
sand dollars This property formerly
belonged to the Joel S. w. Peck estate,
and was bought less than three weeks
ago by Mr.. Boyd.
James III. Parish, of Newton & Par
ish, has raised his yacht which was
sunk in the recent gale off the New
Haven Yacht club house, and sent it to
West Haven shore. The hull is in ex-
Vent shape, and the only hole made
was in the bow, and that was above the
water line. The upper works, however,
were stove in. Mr.. Parish will repair
the yacht and sell her, and will then
buy a new yacht.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-09-22
OBITUARY NOTES.
Mrs. David u. NInaon.


On September 18th Margarita Wood
ward, relict of the late David B. Ma
son, died at the residence of her son-in-
law, j. l.. Mason, of Chicago. Deceased
was the last survivor Of the family of
the late Thomas G. Woodward, for
many years one of the most prominent
of the newspaper fraternity of New
Haven. Mrs. Mason was a grand
daughter on her mothers side of Major
Mont gomery of Washington's staff DUR
ing the war of the Revolution.
Thomas G. woodward was once fol
many years prominently, connected
with the Journal and Courier, and his
son, Montgomery Woodward, was fol
many years editor Of this paper. The
deceased Mrs. Mason, his daughter, will
be we'll remembered by the older resi-
dents of this city as having been one O.
it's bellies when in her younger days
She had reached the advanced age OF
seventy-fve years at the time of hel
death. The family was one of the mos
prominent in the city at the time Of
moving away, which was in 1S49.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-09-22
TENTH ANNIVERSARY
Celebration of the Founding Of the
Dessauer -Troostwyk School Of Music.

Celebration of the Founding .of the
Dessauer Troostwyk School of Music
An event of more than passing in
,terest will occur on the first Of October.
when the Dessauer- Troostwyk School
of Music, which has just opened for
the winter season. will celebrate its
tenth anniversary. This institution was
inaugurated in 1893. and was the first
OF its kind in this state modelled after
European conservatories.
As 1t is not sufficient nowadays to
learn one particular instrument, but to
acquire a general musical education in
GLIDING the study of theory and har-
mony, the Dessauer-T roostwyk school
satisfied long felt want and its sue
cess up to date has proved it to the
fullest extent. A great many instru-
mentalists and vocalists. teachers and
concert players. who hold at present
prominent positions In the world of
music. received their education at this
institution and many letters from
grateful pupils are constantly received.
In spite of his arduous task in the
department Of music of Yale univers-
ity, Professor Troostwyk finds suf-
ticient ime to devote. to the violin class
at the DessauerT roostwyk school, here
all grades of pupils from beginners up
wards to the most advanced will receive
a uniform and thorough education in
all branches Of vocal and instrumental
music.
The anniversary will be celebrated by
a grand pupils recital. particulars OF
which will be announced later.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-09-22
INCORPORATED.

a y 644 ~ .4 Z 49, -
A certificate Of organization was filed,
Yesterday, in the office of the secre-
] fsrv Of the state by the Warner
Gay Electric company Of New London.
The capital stock consists of 2.4OO
shares 500 each. and one-half OF the
capital has been paid in.
The Manufacturers Foundry CONF
uany Of Waterbury has filed in the Of
fee Of the secretary of the state certi-
cate giving notice Of the increase OF
its capital stock from $4,000 to the
sum of $4,000 The additional $4,000
has been divided inc 1000 shares at $25
each.
IA certificate was filed to-day at the
office Of the secreary of the state,
changing the name Of the Ancient Or
der of United Workmen band of New
Haven to the City Military band.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-09-22
-MR WELI.s IMPROVING

William S. Wells, of the firm Of Will
Iiams, Wells & Co., the wholesale coal
dealers, who was stricken with vertigo
while in the office of Fuel Agent Elliott
Of the New York, New Haven & Hart
ford road on Saturday, was reported
better yesterday.
Mr.. Wells was removed to the Hotel
Garde and made as comfortable as pos
sible. /. ,+ f.. -
Yesterday his condition was such that
he was removed to his home, 65 Dwight
street. He is under the care of DR..
Walter C. Skiff. Mr.. Wells is one of
our prominent business men and widely
known, having been at the head of the
Naval Veterans association of the Unit
ed States. 9 .}r-..
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ORIGIN OF INJURY NOT KNOWN.

Bridgeport, September 2t.--Coroner c.
A. Doten this afternoon examined the
crew of the work car belonging to the
Connecticut Railway and Lighting COM
pany's repair department, in an en-
deavor to determine in what manner
Stevve Kolboye received injuries Satur-
day evening which resulted in his
death at the Bridgeport hospital at Z
o'clock last evening. Kolboye, who
lived in Fairfield, was found by the
crew of the work car beside the tracks
near Ash creek. suffering from a frac-
tured skull. He was brought to this
CITY and was taken in the ambulance
to the hospital. He was unconscious
when found and died without regain
ing consciousness. Kolboye was 80
years old. and left a widow. The crew
could throw no light upon how he re-
ceived his injuries.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-09-22

Two retired tradesnnen, residing in the
country were discussing matters gen
orally, when one asked:
How is your son doing in the city?"
ooh, he doesn't say much about his
business, was the reply, but he writes
me that he's got a lot Of friends!
That's very encouraging, remarked
the other, "for it shows that he hasn't
had to borrow money yet!"-Pe arson's
Weekly.
The literary editors assistant dipped
her pen in the ink again, but still hest
tated.
What is the name of that famous
woman novelist that has written SO
many books?" she asked.
do you mean George Sand 2" said
the literary editor.
mo, but that helps me out, she re-
Joined, writing away busily. was
trying to think of Bertha M. Clay
Chicago Tribune.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-09-22

at 1880. He also assisted in the even
ing.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fairfield, of Branford,
is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. W. Hub
bard.
A daughter was born. September Is,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Snow of
New Haven, and granddaughter to Mr..
and Mrs. o. n Snow Of Norfolk, Conn.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Faversham,
the latter Julie OPP, the well known
actress. and Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Fis-
chel. of New York. were guests over
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Will
cox at the Bungalow. Mrs. Fischel
was formerly Miss Martha Jordan, a
very clever writer of fiction. and is a
sister of Kate Jordan. who is so wide
II known for her short stories and
plays.
Joseph Carlson, proprietor Of a tea
store on Church street, Naugatuck,
opened a tea store in New Haven Sat
urday. The new store will be in charge
of his brother-in-law.
The marriage OF Miss Ida Maria An
derson to C. E. Ericsen. both OF this
place. solemnized at Thabor Swedish
Lutheran church on Saturday evening,
at eight o'clock, by Rev. K. A. Martin,
was a prominent event among the
Swedish people in Branford. The church
was packed to it's full capacity with
friends of bride and groom.
William Clinghan, he mail carrier
from Westville to East Bethany, has
missed one day only for more than a
year, though few times he has sent
an assistant. This is faithful service
considering the hard storms and snow
blocked or terribly rough roads which
he encountered last winter.
Master Willie Fox, who has been the
guest of his grandma. Mrs. George
Brooke. in West Haven. left for his
home in Syracuse, N. Y, yesterday.
A verv ENJOYABLE social and dance
was given by the Beta Gamma Tau
fraternity at Woodmont Pharmacy hall
September is. Among those present
were the Misses Andrew. Otis, Seobie
Sutc1iffe, May Nettleton, Effie Nettle-
ton. Hall. Beyea. Simmons, Pardee
P1ucger, Richter, Foote, Fessenden
Kennedy, Josephine johnson, Alice
Johnson. Doreback. and Messre. john
son, Countryman, Root, Baldwin, Sinner
Alling, Tremper. Francis. Appel, Win
terholder, Southman, Walker, Lewis
Bauman, Terrell. Chalker, Beaumont
Clark, Andrew and Newton.
Judge and Mrs. S. ]. Bryant have re.
turned from their outing spent at theii
camp in the Adirondacks.
/ Twenty-four young men, students al
the Harstrom school, Norwalk, came tt
New Haven yesterday to take the Yale
university examinations. Friday nigh
the boys celebrated their coming depar
\ ture by little jollifcation in the vicin,
| ity of Union Park The Yale rahs and
college songs were heard far into the
night.
| Mr.. and Mrs. James Moore, OF 12t
Bradley street, celebrated their TWEEN,
tieth wedding anniversary Saturday
might. They were presented with many
costly China presents, dinner and tea
4 sets and bric-a-brac. The evening was
spent with songs. speeches and recita,
/ lions. Mr.. Celestine and Mr.. Burke
/ gave selections on the violin and piano
4 w. +. Clarkson and j. "A. Cromar played
an original sketch entitled "a Mocl
| Marriage" and Twenty Years After.
wards" in two acts. H. f. Fisher offici.
ated as the parson. There were runner.
| Gus toasts responded TO at the supper
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MRS DoRETTA HAHN.

Mrs. Doretta Hahn, widow of George
Hahn, former New Haven resident.
died Sunday. She was over seventy
years Of age. She was the mother of
Ex-Constable John Peters, of Nash
street, this city, frederick Hahn of
Bridgeport, and of Mrs. Lizzie Staub OF
Terryville, at whose home she died.
She leaves also ten grandchildren and
one great grandchild, the latter the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Baehr.
of Lawrence street, this city. The fun
eral services will be held at the Epis-
copal church in Terryville this after
noon. The deceased will be much
mourned by all who knew her. The
late Mr.. and Mrs. Hahn were well
known here by many friends. ~. j.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-09-22
WHEELBARRoW VS.. HoD.

Use of Former Violation of Union
Principles-Strike in Bridgeport.
Bridgeport, September 21.-The bod
carriers employed on the st. yincent's
Hospital building went on strike this
forenoon because they were directed to
use wheelbarrows instead of hods in
moving bricks. Supt. Kelly gave them
two hours to thinks il over, warning
them that he would insist upon the use
OF the barroWs. They took the two
hours and refused to resume work.
The llod carriers say that the use of
the barrows is against union principles.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-09-22

Messrs. Ely Bros.:--I commenced us
ing your Cream Balm about two years
ago for catarrh. My voice was some
what thick and my hearing was dull
My hearing has been fully restored and
my speech has become quite clear. ]
am a teacher in our town.
L. G.. Brown, Granger, O..
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at 50 cts
or mailed by Ely Brothers, IS Warren
St., New York.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-09-22
RECEPTION TO CONGRESSMAN
SPERRY.

Preparations are being made at the
Young Mems Republican club to tender
a reception to Congressman Sperry
before he returns to Washington. Just
what day the reception will be held has
not vet been decided, but it will be in
the near future,