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The Washington times., 1905-05-21
Thousands of Pirates.

Alfred Searcy's adventures during
the fourteen years he spent in this out
OF the way part Of tbs world would
fill several books. Recently he gave
an account OF number Of his cruises
to one OF the South Australian papers.
In the early days the Malay proas
were little better than pirates. Some
times their fleets would number
scores OF vessels and carry thousands
OF men,
seThe object OF their expeditions" said
Mr. Searcy, was a certain animal
called ftrepang. OF this they gave me
two dried specimens, and it proved TO
be the beche-de-mer or sea-cucumber.
They get the trepang by diving In three
to eight fathoms Of water, and where 1t
fs abundant a man will bring I'D eight
or ten at q time. The mode Of preserv-
ing IL Is this: The animal is split down
OF one side, boiled, and preserved with
a weight OF stones. then stretched open
By strips OF bamboo. dried In the sun,
and afterward by smoke, when IT is ft
TO put away IN bags. but requires fre-
at,ent exposure to the sun. A thousand
make a picol OF about 125 Dutch pounds.
and 100 picois are a cargo fer proa.
1T Is carried to Timor-Labet and sold to
the Chinese. who meet them there, and
when all the proas are assembled the
feet returns to- Macassar. There are two
kinds OF trepang. The black, called
.bCatoo.' is sold TO the Chinese for so
the picoI: the white or gray called 'koro,
is worth no more than so.
1.-THE first cruise / made on the coast
was IN the Flying Cloud, and I shall
yer remember the many weeks L spent
OF board of the old craft, She was a
cutter of just twenty eight tons Old
Portoutaas will remember her well,
expect. The Flying Cloud was built by
G. FouIes, at Port Adelaide, in 1870
The Washington times., 1905-05-21
Another Start.

In the face of all this we might rea-
sonably have returned to Darwin, but
We decided otherwise: anG. as repairs
had been effected. a fresh start was
made. From this time until we reached
the Roper it was one incessant tinker
ing and repairing of some minor defect
in the machinery. while at least every
twelve hours We had an absolute stop
page owing to the giving out or break
ing down Of some more important part
of the engine. For the frs two Or
three days we accepted the position
cheerfully enough, cracked jokes at any
ones expense, taxed one another with
having forgotten TO pay the washer
woman before starting, or with being
The Jonah who was causing all the
trouble. Then as the days wore wearily
ON some OF us felt very much inclined
TO cast lots TO see who really was the
Jonah and cast him overheard but
doubling the presence of whales on that
coast with sufficient capacity to entomb
any of US, the idea was never put into
practice
The Washington times., 1905-05-21
Maiays Speared.

I'm their wounded condition they
could not do so, and made for the land.
The niggers then rushed at them with
mitpurdingos, and battered their heads
in. Larrikin Immediately started for
the opposite shore, a distance of three
miles. the niggers while he was within
range trying TO spear him. In spite of
the sharks and aIligators he reached
the shore safely He arrived at the
camp next evening, and the party at
once abandoned it. leaving their tents,
tools. and stores. Mr.. Uhr was absent
exploring. When the cutter capslzed
the Malays lost their firearms, or things
might have been different. After our
unsuces ~sfui search for the bodies we
steamed up the river to the original
camp. where We found everything In
tact. What q haul it would have been
for the blacks If they had realized that
1t had been abandoned, for there were
axes, saws, and other tools and rations
lying about in the open tents. We soon
had everything on board.
When returning down the river,
within four or five miles of the anchor
age, we noticed some niggers on the
beach who were making signs for Us to
The Washington times., 1905-05-21
The Cape Brogden, Massacre.

Early in the year 1892 the rumors OF
a terrible tragedy having taken place
on the coast reached Port Darwin
through the natives. The report was
To the effect that a Malay proa had been
wrecked and the crew killed by the mig
gers. I think it was III October of the
same year that definite news was re-
ceived in the shape Of a report from
e. O. Robinson to the government resi-
dent at the time which confirmed the
report that a massacre had taken place
The Washington times., 1905-05-21
LuyUriGnt Tropical Growth Nser Part Darwin

:Larrilsin. Goulburn boy. who had
been in the sanse cutter with the two
murdered men, said Mr.. Searcy. told
me Of the boats having been struck by
a squall and ca psized. Some NaIays on
the beach called to them to come
ashore. Larrikin advised the MaIays
not to go. but they went. When they
reached the land the niggers caught up
their concealed spears and wounded
them They ran back into the water,
and again the natives called to them to
come back. Instead. however, they
tried to swim the river
The Washington times., 1905-05-21
"Au Up With U.s."

"On the night Of June "a. when off the
land some considerable distance, it came
on TO blow a heavy gale from the south
east, with q heavy sea. The steamers s
head WAS at once headed for the shore.
About a. m. the skipper thought IL
was all up with US. and that Ii would
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A Terrible Cruise.

"It was in 1885 however. that went
on a cruise in the s. s. Ellengowan-
her last trip by the way-whieh for ex-
-citement. discomfort and danger. was
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never been bolted down. nor had the
donkey engine been fastened to its bed.
The forepeak we found to be nearly
full of water which came through an
opening in the plates. These we tommed
down. and made watertight. There were
several riyets missing
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16
AcWOrth

Mrs Maria Nichols visited her
brother, James Lemon, in An.
niston, last week.
Miss Nolla Barrett is visiting
Mrs Geo Northcutt, in Marietta,
Miss Brady, Of Adairsville. is
the guest of Mrs G G Durham this
week.
Miss Woodall visited homefolks
in Fairburn last Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs E E Stewert, Mrs w J
Tapp and Mre Mckinney, of
Powder Springs, attended the
funeral of Capt John Bate here
Monday of last week.
Mr. and Mrs o E Collum moved
to Kennesaw Monday.
Protracted services at the Meth.
odist church closed Sunday night.
Rev. Kelley was assisted in these
meetings by Mr. Hendricks, of
Newman, who is a fine singer.
Dixie.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16
AcWorth.

John w. Garrison recently re.
turned from a trip to Texas. He
bought 8 farm near Carthage
while there and expects to move
to the Lore Star State in Decem.
Der.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church will give bazaar and din
ner on Saturday. December 2.
Miss Muril Cowan, the eldest
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Henry
B. Cowan, was married Wednes-
day afternoon to Mr.. Olar Smith
of Payne The marriage was quite
a surprise TO their friends and
relatives. Mr.. Smith went tc
Gainesville Tuesday and secured
the license. The young lady was
a student of the Acworth public
school, and at the noon hour
Wednesday the couple left in 8
buggy and were married Pest
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16
Wileys.

Married-On last Sabbath, Miss
DOME Reed aud Mr.. Ed White, of
Olive Springs. The bride is the
daughter of Mr. Isaac Reed, who
lives at this place, and the groom
is the son Of Mr. VIII White, who
lives near Olive Springs. We
congratulate Ed for having won
such lovely young lady for his
companion through life. Rev A
J Mccoy performed the ceremony.
The report that vent out a few
days ago that certain young
man of Olive Springs was married
is not true. But he says that he
regrets very much that it was a
mistake.
Mr. Charley Garner and wife,. of
Atlanta, were the guests of Mrs
Martha Ann Thomas last week.
Miss Eva Stewart, who has been
visiting friends and relatives in
this section, has returned to De-
Kalb county, where she will visit
connections until the first of
December, and then return to her
home in South Georgia
Woodie Splnks, who has been
very low with typhoid fever, is
improving
The farmers in this section
were very busy last week gathering
corn, and making preparation for
sowing wheat.
Mr. J M Thomas, who has been
at Macon in charge Of the Bel
mont stock at the fair. has re-
turned home.
Mr. D G Handy is making pre-
paration to build a new dwelling
house. Beulah.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16
Lost fountain.

There is an opening for a good
school teacher at this place. SO
far, the trustees haven't been able
TO secure one.
J. c. DuBose is working in
Atlanta,
L. c. Mayes was down from
Gainesville Saturday to see his
mother. Her. condition is much
improved.
Your writer has peach blooms
in his orchard, Nov, 18th has a
second crop of rasp-5erries from
his vines; Robt Barnes has June
apples that have a second crop;
w. A. Mcdonald said he had
roasting-ears the 1st Sunday in
June and has had them regularly
since, eating the last mess Nov.
18th. The gardens are still green.
There has been no general killing
frost yet. Now, if we had some
fresh pork to eat with our vegeta-
bles, we could "sho" live.
Clarence Billiard has gone to
teach school near Sandy Plains,
Clarence is a clever, industrious
young man, and we commend him
to the people where he is located.
The contractor will commence
to put slate of the roof of the new
church next week. Allen.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16
r1aCland.

Married-On last Sunday, Nov
18th, Mr. c J Estes, of this place
was married to Miss Mary ] Rob-
erts, IF near Kennesaw. Mr. Estes
is one Of our most wealthy ard
best citizens. The bride is the
daughter of Mr. A NJ. Roberts and
is a very pretty and attractive
yourg lady. We wish them hap.
piness through life.
Miss Mary McElreath has re.
turned from Young Harris Col
lege and will engage in teaching
school this winter.
The many friends OF Miss Nit
tie Lindley will regret to learn
that she has had to stop school on
account of i'll health. It will be
remembered Miss Mittie won al.
the honors in school last year anC
would have done so again had she
been permitted to attend. We
hope she mayIsoon be able &c enter
school again.
JT G.eiggs and family, of Eliza.
beth, spent Saturday night and
Sunday with relatives here.
Ruby.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16
Powder Springs.

Miss Sallie Lewis is thinking of
attending the Southern Business
College in Atlanta.
MISS Pauline Miller will spend
the winter in Atlanta with her
sister.
Mr.. Arthur Brazelton has re-
turned to college at Waleska,
after having had his eyes treated.
Mrs. Jane Johnson, of Hiram.
is visiting the family of T. N.
Lindley.
Mr.. Wallace Florence is very i'll,
also Mr.. l. N. Scott. We hope
for them a speedy recovery.
DR.. and Mrs. Marchman spent
last Tuesday in the Gate City
doing some shopping.
Mrs. w. A. Selman left Monday
to visit heI sister, Mrs, Mason at
College Park. She will attend
her sons marriage at Gay,
Ca, Wednesday.
Miss Nera Selman left Monday
for few days visit to Gay, Ca,
to be at the Crouch-Selman wed.
ding.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. +. P. Lindley
spent last Sunday in Atlanta.
Mrs Boyd, of Chicago, and
Miss Sarah Boyd, of Atlanta,
spent last week at the latter's
home, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Boyd,
near town.
DR.. w. A. Selman, of Atlanta,
visited home folks here last Fri
day.
DR.. and Mrs. NJ. T. Marchman
attended the Perkinson- March
man Wedding at Austell, Sunday.
Mr.. J. G. Grow, our clever
cashier of the bank, spent last
Sunday in Atlanta.
Mrs. Ludie Gibson, of Atlanta,
spent last week here, visiting her
mother, Mrs. Maggie Lindley.
Mr.. Coleman Camp died at his
home in Atlanta last Sunday. His
remains we're brought here Tues
day aud inferred in the city
cemetery. Mr.. Camp had many
admiring friends here who regret
to learn of his death, as he was at
one time a citizen of this place.
Mrs. Duke visited her sister,
Mrs. Chandler, here Sunday.
Prof. Monk has been elected
superintendent of the Methodist
Sunday school.
Mrs. w. J. Tapp and Mrs. E. E,
Stewart have returned home from
Acworth, where they attended the
funeral of their father, Capt.
John Bate.
Mrs. Della Mitchell, of Atlanta
is at her fathers home.
Mr.. Jesse lookout is very i'll
with fever.
Rev. Mr.. Cornell filled his regu
lar appointment here Saturday
and Sunday, delivering two able
sermons. No.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16
OakhurSt

Mat. Fowler and family left
Monday for Alabama.
Mr.. John Brown and family,
also Miss Ellie Whorton. of
Sandy Plains, were the guests of
J. L. Dunn's family Sunday.
Miss Mamie Mitchell, of At
lanta, is visiting relatives at this
place.
Mr.. w. III. Devices attended the
Confederate Veterans reunion at
Macon last week.
The Sunday school at Shady
Grove is progressing nicely
Everybody is invited to come out
aud aid in the good work.
Mr., Huggard is having a tenant
house built. Al. D,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16
SAVED BY DYNAMITE.

Sometimes flaming city is saved by
dynamiting a space that the fire can't
cross. Sometimes, a cough hangs on so
long, you feel as if nothing but dyna-
mite would cure it. Il. T. Gray, of Cal
houn, Ga, writes: 'My wife had very
aggravated cough, which kept her
awake nights. Two physicians could
not help her; so she took DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, coughs
and colds. which eased her cough, gave
her sleep, and finally cured her, "
Strictly scientific cure for bronchitis
and La Grippe. At j. w. Legg & Co. s
drug store, price SOC and 81 co. guaran-
teed. Trial bottle free.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16
SardiS.

Rev w E McCcllum filled his
regular appointment here Satur-
day and Sunday,
Miss Trudie Dewberry, of Mari
eta, was the guest of Miss Iona
Conn Sunday.
Mr. Homer Robertson, of At
lanta, visited home folks the past
week.
Messrs " A Barfeld and W n
CAN'T and B w Osburn attended
the reunion at Macon last week.
Miss Leila Fields, of Marietta,
took up her school at this place
Monday.
Mr.. Maurice Cochran, Of At
lanta, visited home folks Sun
dow Little One.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16
New Salem,

We are sorry to Tote that Mrs
Sam James is not any better.
Miss Cinda Hardage is Oh the
sick list.
Mr. and Mrs J B Hurt, of
Hiram, visited the family of Mrs
J R Griffin last week
Coleman Jackson, of Rome,
spent Sunday with his parents in
this place. Love All.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16
COUNTY NEWS
BY CORRESPONDENTS,
From other Towns and Lo-
CalitleS.
WORK OF NEWS-FlNDERS.
ALL Points Of the County Represented.
RBral News Fresh and Spark.
ling for PerusaI.
WORK OF NEWS-FINDERS.
Smyrna.

Several of the Veterans of this
place attended the reunion in Ma
COZ last week. They do not give
that city much credit for kind.
ness and hospitality-not at least
to old soldiers. These Veterans
seem to have an unusual hard
knock for the Macon Reunion.
Mr. Eph Legg is having his
property at Loves Crossing hand
somely remodeled, and expects to
move to this place by December
18th. Mr.. Legg will have pretty
house, once he gets the place set
in order.
Last Saturday morning Mr. W
Fl Sharp had a very fine mule
killed at Terrell street crossing
Mr. Sharp and his two daughters
were making their way through
the country from Bill Arp to A =
pharetta, where the girls were to
enter school. It so happened they
reached Smyrna about o'clock
Saturday morning, and turned in
to Terrell street and reached the
railroad crossing just as the w
& A passenger train was due, and
as the mule stepped upon the
track the train struck him in the
head, killing him and badly dam
aging the buggy, but by singular
ly good luck Mr. Sharp nor his
children We're hurt. After several
hours delay, by the assistance of
friends, they continued their way
to Alpharetta Mr. Sharp was a
Mason and the brethren at this
place came to his rescue,
The depot question was settled
last Thursday, when the railroad
commission listened to the italics
of woe" pro and con, and decided
it for the best Interest Of the ma
iority and thus giving us lew
depot.
aMr Sam Irelan is confined to
his room with boils on his leg.
Mr. Howard Gilbert is home
again, visiting parents.
The many friends of Mr. + 2
Bosworth willfregret to learn that
she has been aid is now, quite
sick.
Mr. Joe Grizzard, one of our
Confederate Veterans, says Macon
'sho is rocky Says them folks
couldn't accommodate first class
camp meeting with more than
fifty people in it. He says beds
are at premium, and one was
glad to get a glimpse Of them
He got a mattress, on the floor,
no pillow, no covering and had tc
pay the usual fee, 500,
Masters J B and Morris Fuller,
aged s and 6 years, the interesting
children of Mr. and Mrs J W Full
Ter, walked from here to Roswell
last Saturday. in company with
g man sent out to look for grand
pas" mules. The first news thel1
parents had of their whereabouts
was telephone message from
relatives in Roswell, saying they
had arrived, tired and hungry. i
was quite walk for the little
fellows, and 1 don't think they
will forget the walk they took
looking for gandpa's' mules.
Critic.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16
SELLS MORE OF CHAMBERLAIN'S
COUGH REMEDY THAN OF ALL
OTHERS PUT TOGETHER.

Mr.. Thos. George, merchant at Mt.
Elgin, Ontario, says: II have had the
local agency for Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy ever since it was introduced in
Canada, and I sell as much of it as do
of all other lines [ have on my shelves
put together. OF the many dozen sold
under guarantee, have not had one
bottle returned. [ can personally re-
commend this medicine as l have used
it myself and given it to my children
and always with the best results" For
sale by J. w. Legg q Co.. Druggists,
Marietta, Ga
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16
A GUARANTEED CURE FOB PILES.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles. Druggists refund money il
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case, no matter Of how long standing,
in 8 to "A days. First application gives
ease and rest. 500. If your druggist
hasn't it, send 500 in stamps and it will
be forwarded postpaid by
Paris Medicine Co., St. Louis, No.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16
The truth told III romance lust
about equals the lies told in Ms
tory.
CLEARED FOR ACTION.

When the body is cleared for action,
by DR.. Kings New Lie Pills, you can
tell it by the bloom of health on the
cheeks; the brightness of the eyes; the
firmness Of the flesh and muscles; the
buoyancy Of the mind. Try them. AT
J. w, Legg & Co.'s drug or scents.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16

A nice thing about being IN
politics is you never fear that any
thing worse can happen to you in
the next world.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16
BILIOUS ATTACK QUICKLY CURED

A few weeks ago l had bilious at
tack that was 50 severe / was unable to
go to the Office for two days. Failing
to get relief from my family physician 8
treatment, l took thereof Chamber
lain's Stomrch and Liver Tablets and
the next day felt like new man-H.
G. Bailey, Editor of the News, Chaplin,
s. G. These tablets are for sale by Jas.
w. Legg & Co., druggists. Marietta, Ga.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16
nArrRE NEEDS BUTLITTLE

Natura needs only Little Early Riser
now and then to keep the bowels clean
the liver active, and the system free
from bile, headaches, constipation etc;
The famous little pills Early Risers"
= 20 nIeasant in effect and perfect in ac-
tion. They never grippe or sicken' put
tons and strengthen the liver and kid
news. Sold by G. NJ. Crosby q 90.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16

Do not be deceived by counterfeits
when you buy Witch Hazel Salve' The
name of E. @. Dewitt & 90. is on every
box of the genuine. Piles in their worst
form will soon pass away if you will ap-
NV DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve night
and morning. Best for Cuts, Burns,
Boils. letter, Ecztma. etc. Sold by
-0"''9' G. NJ. Crosby & Co.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16

If a man boasts of his good
luck, it is a sign that he has a lot
of gray matter-missing.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16
HOW'S THIS q?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, y.
We, the undersigned, have known f.
j.. Cheney for the last Is years and be-
lleve him perfectly honorable IN all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
BY his firm.
Walding, Kinnan d Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, u
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter,
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
testimonials sent free. Price 70 cents
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constl-
patton.
GA @ ~ . II E a.
ssssstAs Hlhs Kind You Have IssIs Bought
''' Fl &s92Zzz1
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16

Gals. l. & NJ Paint and gals. oil
costs about $3.50 and will paint mode
rate sized house. Sold by, w A Sans
Il Company.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16

If man married his cook prob
ably she would give notice just
the same.
Life is made up of trifies, but it
Is unwiee to trihe with it.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16

10000 churches painted with L & NJ
Paint in 1904. L & NJ Paint costs about
$120 per gallon. Sold by w A Sans Il
Company.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-11-16

A girl can like most any man
unless her parents want her to
marry him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
TOday's Telegraphic News
Murder in Penitentiary.

Pittsburg. Pa, March 28.-Charles
Turner, aged 80, from Potter county,
and convict at the penitentiary, was
murdered at that institution this morn
ing by Pail Kruger, from Allegheny
county. The men got into dispute
while at work. Kruger stabbed Turn
err with knife, death ensuing in thirty
minutes. Turner, Kruger and three
other convicts were, on account of their
good behavior, allowed to work in the
bakebouse, the most trusted position
for conyicts at the institution. As far
as can be ascertained by Warden John
stoh. the two men were kneading dough,
when Turner, in playful spirit, threw
some dry -four into the trough at which
Kruger was working. Hot words iol-
lowed, after which Kruger pulled a
knife, with blade four inchesin length,
and stabbed Turner in the stomach, the
blade penetrating the liver. Turner
fell unconscious and bled to death.
Turner had been sentenced to confne-
ment for one year and one month for
larceny. Kruger had been sentenced by
local court to period Of five years
aud six months for entering building
to commit felony, and had served two
years of his sentence. He is 32 years of
ACE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
Virginia News.

Senator Martin was in Stanton yes
terday and met large number of the
people of that city and vicinity.
Mrs. Sarah johnson, widow of Viii
liam johnson, died at her home In
Warrenton Sunday night. aged eighty
two years. She is survived by a son
and two daughters.
Mr.. Claude A. Swanson, candidate
for the democratic nomination for gov
ernor spoke at Abingdon yesterday. His
reception amounted to an ovation. DE
paid high tribute to his opponents.
William Minnigerode, we'll known
iron and steel broker and son Of the
late Rev. DIR. Charles Minnigerade.
died yesterday afternoon of pneumonia
at his home in Lynchburg. He was 90
years old. He is survived by his widow
and three children. also two brothers
and sister. His widow is critically
i'll with pneumonia. aud does not know
of his death.