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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
HINTS FROM JAMAICA.
From which American H~0usekeepers
May Learn Something
Of Value.

American housekeepers will find II
much easier to keep their rooms clean
and bright and free from dust If they
follow the tropical plan OF polishing
the floors with beeswax rubbed on with
a cocoanut husk instead of covering
them with carpets. 1t goes without
saying, says the Washington Star, that
it is easier to sweep a polished floor
than a carpet. and the former is much
healthier, because it does not collect
the dust and dirt like a carpet. Per-
haps an absolutely bare floor, however,
beautifully polished, does not look well
to eyes unaccustomed to 1t, therefore
1t would be advisable for the American
h~ousekeeper to place a small rug in
front of the couch and another in front
of the fireplace to break the m%onotony
Of the glistening surface. On the mir
rorlike floor they would have a strik-
ing and beautiful effect. far surprising
that of even the best carpets in the
market.
This recipe for saving dust and labor
is only n of many useful hints which
the American m may pick up
from the housekeeper in the tropics.
A jamaican m who was travel
ing out west some time ago heard
complaints about the swarms OF ants
which infested every house and got in
to all the food.
There Is a very simple remedy
she told her western friends. Rub
chalk on the legs Of the cupboard. The
ants cannot crawl up over the chalk
The housekeeper is always on the
lookout for a polish for brasses. In
the West Indies a mixture Of lemon
juice and ashes is used, and a better
polish cannot be secured.
Lime juice or lemon juice is the West
Indian housekeepjer's best friend.
Should any of the house linen or wear
ing apparel become widowed in rainy
weather a little lemon juice and a lt-
tie common salt will soon make the
spots disappear. This recipe appears
TO be unknown in this country, and
mildew is too often regarded as a thing
impossible t o remove. Even the pro-
fessional laupderles nearly always send
home clothes without removing the
mildew spots from them. Many a short
waist or other article of apparel Is
thrown away solely for this reason
while it Ia still perfectly fit N wear.
If the American bousekeeper will try
this West Indian recipe she will get
rid of an enemy hitherto regarded as
uaconquerable. So far as is known.
nothing else will remove mildew.
West Indians have several good re-
cipes for keeping mosquitoes out OF
the house. Although they live in a
mosquito-haunted region, they are
much less bothered by these pests than
people are in the subtropical parts of
the United States. A favorite recipe is
to pluck a number Of castor oil leaves
and twigs and place them about the
house. A bunch is placed over the din
ing room table and another bunch over
each of the beds. Mosquitoes love the
leaf of the castor plant, and they col
lect upon 1t and leave the family alone,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

There Is not much actual work that
can be done on the land during the
month of January. Draining, ditching
and clearing up the fields intended to
be cropped is about all that should be
attempted, unless the month should be
exceptionally dry, when possibly some
blowing may be done, ard manure may
be taken out and applied as a top
dressing on the wheat and winter oats
and on grass land. Sec TO 1t that all
the manure possible is being made in
the stables, 9heds and feeding yards
by keeping them well bedded with
straw. cut or shredded fodder and
leaves, and that this manure carefully
saved by being piled on a site with an
impervious bottom sloplnS towards the
center, thus conserving all the liquid
portion, which is the most valuable,
Farmers. Ms a rule, do not yet half
realize the true value Of farm-yard
and its possibilities in bring
ing up the farm."-Epitomist.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
Bandages.

An absolute necessity is a clean box
or bag filled with old pieces of cotton
and linen neatly washed and ironed.
Too many people run tp the family rag
bag when a finger Is cut, and bandage
the injured member with the first bit
Of goods that comes 10 hand. 1t is real
Nv dangerous to put colored calico strips
or soiled white rags on wounds, and
children should early be taught to use
only clean mes in tying up cuts. As
soon as a handkerchief, napkin or any
piece of white linen is too old for use in
any other way, wash it and when it is
ironed and thoroughly dried put it in
your receptacle, which should be where
every member of the family can find it.
Rural New Yorker.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
FRAUDS IN A BALE OF HAY.


- " =. -.
According to an article IN the Cincin'
natl Commercial, a ltty,,one pound stone
was recently found IN that city seereted
IN a bale OF hay OF eighty pounds. ,
ms is not as bad as hndlng a lump OF
lead OF nearly one'hali the weight OF the
solid gold watch case secreted IN the cen
ter OF the case
Gold watch cases are sold by weight,
and no one can see where tins lead IS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
Catarrh May Permeate the Whole
system.

Mrs. Mary +. Sampson, West Derry,
Rockingham county, n. H., writes
Il had terrible headaches, both ears
run and was nervous all the time, also
had trouble each month; was deaf in
ear for thirty years. ! took six
bottles of Peruna and one of Manalin
and am happy to say that it is the best
medicine that | ever used. am not 80
nervous, my appetite is good, every
thing | cat agrees with me, and ] am
feeling better in every way. ! think
Peruna is n GOdsend TO women and u
blessing to suffering humanity
Mary r.. Sampson.
Ii you do not derive prompt and sat-
is~factory results from the use Of Pcruna
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving u
full statement of your ease. and he will
be pleased TO give you his valuable
advice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman S%anitarium, Columbus,
Ohio,
VERY DRUGGIST HAS THEM.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
IO.OOO PInnts for 1nc.

This is a remarkable offer the John a.
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, makes.
They will send YOU their big plant and
seed catalog, together with enough seed to
grow
1000 fine, solid Cabbages,
1000 delicious Carrots,
1000 %blanching, nutty Celery,
1000 rich, buttery Lettuce,
1000 splendid Onions,
1000 rare. luscious Radishes.
1000 g%loriously brilliant Flowers.
This great offer is made in order to in.
fuce you to try their warranted seeds
Tor when you once plant them you will
grow no others, and
ALL FOR BUT Ice POSTAGE,
providing you will return this notice, and
II you will send them 2Oc in postage, they
will add to the above a package Of the ia,
nous Berliner Caulilower. TX. L.
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Washington, DC, 600 II street. y. W.
Dear DIR. ~Hartman:-"I used 10 think
That the doctors knew all about our
aches and pains and were The proper
ones to consult when sick, but since
have been SICK myself I certainly
had good reaso TO change my mind.
During the winter j caught u heavy
cold, which developed into catnrrh of
the bronchial tubes and nm indamed
condition of the respiratory rgans
The doctors we're afraid that pncu-
monIn would get In and prescribed
pills, powders and packs until ] sick
cned of the whole thing, az J did not
improve. One of Il ladies In the home
had IA bottle of Pcrunn and she adj
yiscd me to try that. shortly after I
began using II I felt hat had f0und
the right medicine. use two bottles
and they restored me easily and pleas
nntiy to perfect health. While my
ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR A
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
Very Low Rates from Memphis to
the Southwest Via n. c. a IT. L.. Ry.

On the first and third Tuesdays of the
months Of February, March and April, the
Nashville, Chattanooga 4 st. Louis Ry,
which has its own rails from Memphis to
Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta, will
sell one.way settlers and round-trip home
seekers tickets at very low rates from
Memphis to certain points on its lines in
Tennessee, Kentucky, North Alabama and
Georgia, also to other points in the South.
east. For additional information, time
tables, etc., write A. r. Smith, 7. P. A.,
Little Rock, Ark, r. G. Cowardin, I. P.
A., Dallas, Texas.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

Mr.. Citydweller Ito suburban real es-
tate agent)-I find only one fault with
your district, Mr.. Boomcrup, but that
makes me decline to buy a residence
here.
Mr.. Homeopathy, what is the mat
ter?
Il noticed to-day, as we have been driv-
ing about, that all your finest houses are
owned by physicians STRAY Stories.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
CONSTANT ACHING.


appetite; wearles
the body; worries
the mind. Kidneys
cause it all and
Doan's Kidnc v
Pills relieve and
cure it.
ii. i. McCarver,
Of 2Ol Cherry ST.,
Portland, Oregon,
i~nspectorof freight
for the TRANSIT Con-
tinental Co., says.
II used Doan's
Kidney Pills for
baclfache and other
symptoms Of kid
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

aey trouble which had annoyed me for
months. ! think a cold was RESPONSE
BILE for the whole trouble. 1t seemed
to settle in my kidneys. Doan's Kidney
Pills rooted it out. 1t is several months
since used them, and up to date there
has been no recurrence of the trouble"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price, so cents per box.
Foster-Milburp Co., Buffalo, y, Y,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

"A mans enemies seldom kick him when
he's down" remarked the moralizer.
That's right" rejoined the dcmoral.
izer. They stand aside and give his
friends a chance" Cincinnati Enquirer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

any one should neglect to profit by
them, and yet no doubt there are many
who pay little or no attention to them
and go on catching cold, acquiring
chronic catarrh, bronchitis and on
sumption.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
knowledge from Experience.

Is what we understand when DR..
Spalding, an eminent Baptist devine, Of
Galveston, Texas, writes send me two
bottles of Taylor's Cherokee Remedy Of
Sweet Gum and Mullen. 1t is for a
friend suffering from consumption. 1t
is a preparation | know from experience
to be good"
At druggists, 25c., SOC, and Sl.0O o
bottle,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

Miss Rose Gordon, 2,l03 Oakland
av,, Oakland Heights, Madison, Wis,
writes:--
"a few years aga ] caught n sever
cold. which resulted In chronic bron-
chitis and cntarrh. Our family physi-
clan prescribed medicines which gave
cmporar relief only. I begnn tals-
in. rerunn and Improved nj once.
Two bottles cured me. recommend
PcrUnn To all sufferers, and am most
grateful to you OR your valuable
mcdicine.'-Migs Rose Gordon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

Dropsy treated free by DR., II. II. Green's
Sons, of Atlanta, Ga. Tie greatest dropsy
specialists in the world, Read their adver-
tisement in another column OF this paper.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

stomach was very delicate, Perunn did
not nauseatc me in The least, but gave
me n good appetite. ms I wish to ex-
press my gratitude 10 You for restored
health.''-Niss Resale Won Struenning
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

She-"And you don't think there is a
chance in the world OF our living Through
our lives without a quarrcl?' I!e-"Ihere
is always a fighting chance, dear.'-Cin.
cinnati Commercial Tribune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

"The Inside Inn" is the name OF the only
hotel in the Worlds Fair Grounds-Amer.
lean and European plan at reasonable
rates, See advertisement in another column
and write for folder to Inside Inn" Ad.
ministration Bldg, Room ITO, St, Louis, No,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

She-l wonder why they hung that pic
ture?
He-Perhaps they couldn't catch the
artist.-Stray Stories.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

1t may be but a small matter even if a man
Noesh l Know his own mind Chicago Daily
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

/ am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.--Mrs. Thos.
Robbins, Norwich, n. Y, Feb. II, 1900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

Daily Guide to Flattery.-If you meet
a woman who strongly suspects that she
is a beauty, ask her earnestly il all ncr
family are beautiful, - Baltimore Amer.
lean.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

Tie true poet has a lively Imagination and
SO too, has the mere verse writer, for he
latter is apt to imagine that he is a poet
Puck.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

Mr.. Simpkin-"Oh, Miss Mabel, the
scenery makes me think OF a Shakespear-
can passage" Mss Mabel-"W hlch?" Mr..
Simpkin-"Well-er-I don't quite remem-
beri"- Punch.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

A mans life is worth what it costs
i m.-Ram's Horn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
Nuts for Pumpkin PIES.

Pecan or walnut meats, chopped and
added to pumpkin pies, give a rich and
agreeable flavor Rural New Yorker.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

Here is a winner, a prodigy, a marvel,
enormously prolific, strong, healthy, vigor.
Gus, producing in thirty States from $50
to 300 bu, per acre. You had best sow a
lot Of il, Mr.. Farmer, in 1904, and in the
fall sell it to your n~eighbors at 81 a bu.
for seed,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

Any one can dye with Putnam Fadeless
Dye, no experience required.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

Many a genius has been considered a fool
and, too often, he was merely a different kind
OF fool than the one he was considered
Puck.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

1t is the truth that changes the times
and not the times that change the truth.
Rams Horn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
Usr SEMI 10c IN A

to the John A, Salzer Seed Co, La Crosse,
Wis, and receive in return their big cata.
log and lots of farm seed samples free.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

water collects that It begins to wash.
Hence, II you prevent the water from
collecting. you will save your land. Do
this before you plant.-Dixie Farmer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
Salzcr's Earliest Cnne

Another new thing. Can be cut six times
during a season and sprouts again with
lightning rapidity. Next to Salzer's Too.
sintc it will make more green fodder than
anything else, cheap as dirt and grows
everywhere.
OF Salzer's Renovator Grass Mixture,
just the thing for pastures and mead.
ows, Mr.. L. Rappold, East Park, Ga,
writes, Il sowed Salzer's Grass Mixture on
soil so poor two men could not raise a fuss
on it, and in forty-one days after sowing |
had the grandest stand Of grass in the
County, Salzer's Grass Mixtures sprout
quickly and produce enormously" 100000
barrels choice Seed Potatoes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

FOR A FREE Pc. RU.NA ALMANAC.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-04
KNOWING TOO MUCH.
Some Serious Drawbacks 60 the
Pleasures of Conversation.

some Serious Drawbacks 60 the
Pleasures of Conversation.
One very serious drawback 10 our
pleasure In conversation with too
well Informed person Is the nervous
strain that is involved. We are always
wondering what will happen when he
comes to the end OF his resources. AFT.
er listening to one who dlscourses with
surprising accuracy upon any particu
lar topic we feel a delicacy In changing
the subject. 1t seems a mean trick,
like suddenly removing the chair on
which a guest Is about TO sit down for
the evening. With one who IL interest
ed In a great many things he knows
little about there IL no such difficulty.
II he has passed the first flush Of
youth, Il no longer embarrasscs him TO
be caught now and then in a mistake.
Indeed your correction Is welcomed as
an agreeable interruption and serves
as a starting point for a new series OF
observations.
The pleasure OF conversation IL en-
hAhhNh a. NAAN AfNAa hbA OAAAl Va
wide margins Of ignorance, but also OF
the absence Of any uncanny qulckness
OF mind.
| should not like TO be n nclghbor TO
wit, IL would be like being In prox.
unity to a live wire. A certain insulnt.
ing Aim OF kindly stupidity Is needed
TO give a margin OF safety to human in.
tercourse. There are certain minds
whose processes convey the impression
Of alternating currents OF high voltage
ON a wire that Is not quite large enough
for them. From such | would with.
draw myself
one Is freed from all such apprehen.
slons In the companionshlp Of people
who make no pretenslons To any kind
OF cleyerness. "The laughter OF fools
Is like the cracking OF thorns under n
pot What cheerful sounds-the crack.
ling OF the dry thorus and the merry
bubbling OF the pot! s, NJ Crothers IN
Atlantic.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-04

OF last meeting. viz: election OF ON
GERS and executive committee.
Grover Simmons, president.
Grover Simmons, c. e. Short, w
w. Desart. Ralph Johnson, 7. G
James J. w. Cash, executive commit
tee.
The speakers who we're expected to
be here we're unable to come on ac
count of illness in their families, but
an enthusiastic meeting was held just
the same. and a number Of local lights
brought forth some good principles
which. II followed would assure sue
cess TO the G.. o. p. next June, and
ditto November.
The next meeting Of the club will
be held at Pratum on February 24th'
and a lively program and prominent
speakers is promised.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-04
A WOMAN'S WISDOM.
How One of the Fair Sex Gets -Four
Chances on the Journal Diamond Ring
by Investing Only One Dollar

A salem lady who has a position IN
one a. the state institutions has adopt
cd plan 90 secure the diamond that
ia lnsenioaa to say the least. she
took four guessing contest receipts
and pasde ono gaess herself she then
Went to thN,o friends and sold each q,
he~ one receipt good for the Daily
Capital Journal Tor three mouths. and
had each of shen make a guess, with
me understanding that Il one o. the
Ioar vas the lucky person that por.
son vas to pay oach of tho other three
~ Apiece for their Interest,". Thus
ahe sets a guess on tao diamond aad
'hrSe chances % SET t2S for her jolnt
'asereet In their guessea This An.
e'ea-o~ TIE interest q herself Aad her
'''e@el and a. buck appertains large
v . the lndivldasi. she has Increased
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-04

her chances Of getting something ma.
teriany.
Taking With Business Men.
The past week scores OF the best
business men have paid their sub.
scriptions from two months 10 one
year In advance. and have taken
soesses on the diamond. Hon. / Ia
Patterson, collector OF customs al
Portland, has had sent 20 him BY mail
hNe guesses ON the diamond, and 9th.
er public men have done likewise
They are unanimous In saying that tits
The fairest way of stimulating sub.
sorloers TO pay in advance. and 10 Sc
cure new su6seFibery hat they have
ever heard o. ana that it Is devoid Of
Ah features OF the sin oatorprlse. the
'o1eFy or the moneygaossing contests
Advertised In Eastern pApers
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-04
storm In England.

London, Feb. A terrific gale that
has been sweeping over the channel
for the past two days, continues to.
day. The British cruiser Mercury
holsted signals Of distress, and tugs
from Dover have gone to her assist
ance
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-04

The site for the presidents palace,
as the first maps name II, was selected
by President Washington and Major
LEnfant when they laid out the fed.
eral city In 1902. They proposed TO
have the presidents house and the cap
itol reciprocally close to the long vista
formed by Pennsylvania avenue. and
they also laid out a parkhke connection
between the two great buildings. The
plans for the house. selected by Wash
lnglon aud jefferson as the result oi n
competition In which L'Enfant took
part were drawn by James Hohan. a
native OF Dublin and medal man OF
the Society Of Arts of that city
Charles Moore Ia Century.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-04

=, c and \. Stokes have transferred
to Theodore Serres lots s5 and % A.
Woodhurn Fruit Farms for 1880
ihese are valuable tracts Of land and
are set out in fruits.
I.euora aud John H. shuts have
sofa nVs acres OF land in the Truman
nOuney .,, a. l. G. near woOdburn. 20
Albert II, PaQuette for 500.
Annie A. crookham sold to Lenora
y shsl'l' few days agO, hve acres
near WoOdOun for sIsTsO
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-04

back from his indulgent parent. 9th
ers are going 80 far as to pay the
subscriptions Of their less interested
friends and will thus get the guesses
for the short use Of their money,
and may win the valuable prize for
their trouble. One man who takes
several copies OF the paper has taken
15 guesses, and yet he realizes that
only one number can win the prize
How to Participate.
For each receipt Of one dollar for
the Daily or Weekly Journal, to any
address, the person TO whom the re-
ceipt is issued, will be given an op-
portunity, absolutely without cost, to
have a guess at the unknown number,
and the person or persons guessing
nearest that number will receive as a
present and without any compensation
whatever, and merely as an expression
Of good will on the part OF The Journal
toward It's subscribers, the $3.50 dla.
mond Tiffany ring advertised in this
paper and on exhibition at the jewel
ry store of C. H. Hinges, Ss State
street. Salem, Oregon. The party
paying one dollar or more shall re-
ceive a receipt for each dollar paid
and have the opportunity TO guess a
different number for each such recent
held. No commission is allowed TO
any agent or solicitor for securing
subscribers, and the person so sub.
scrioing does 1t with the understand.
Ing that the Daily or Weekly Journal
Is accepted as payment in full for the
money paid.
Unknown Number-How PREPARED.
The unknown number that is TO he
guessed was made up in the follow.
ing manner. The ten numbers from
nought to nine we're put on separate
slips OF paper and folded SO as to be
unseen and a committee Of subscrlb.
ers was asked 70 conduct the as.
Sembhng OF the unknown number
This unknown number was formed
at The Journal Office on Monday Ian.
uary H. 1904, in the following man.
ner; The ten numbers from napgbt
10 mne' inclusive, on separate Sins Of
paper In small sealed envelopes were
placed In box, shaken and =
ohhdiolded person in the presence of
'he committee drew out three of
'ho~e ten numbers. marking the frst
one the second two and the third
'nree IN figures, and they were than
paced In a large envelope, sealed nm
ana placed with the diamond ON e,hi.
o''ion In the jeweEry store show win.
no" each day during the guessing con.
Jest and will not be opened un,il
'he contest is closed, when the a..
'noha viii be given to the na.ras,
sueSser The unknown number vim
De formed by putting together the tAr.a
numbers In the order as marked one
w" hree' on the envelopes in which
'hey are contained. The uDsDo,--
number wiz not be assemblies nn,r
me sOeSsins contest is completed. ana
publicly announced To suhsor,,'sI 1' ''4S
The Number to Be Guessed A.
=. tSs'e ,S Il Is sealed up in an envelOp.
u 'he window with the diamond spS
mere Il win remain until the diamoDS
Is given away to the luesr1 ana- ...ouu
''s,.' %'s''sn across the face OF a larrs
white envelope are the words. ~rS,. ss
envelope contains the unhpo,.. ul'