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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-27
Saved by a Grasp of the Hand.

A day or two after Cough had signed
the pledge. he was cold and miserable.
and shaking from head 10 foot. He
knew that glass Of whisky would brace
him up. Tn the crisis a gentleman met
him, and said how glad he was to- hear
he had signed The pledge You are hav-
ing a bad time. ( suppose" said his
friend. but / hope you will stick TO il. q"
lie grasped Coughs hand. and the poor
trembling creatures eyes filled with
tears, as he said: Thank you. sir; l
think ! can bear ii now" Those few
words decided The conflict. and Cough
was saved.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-27

She couldn't. There came another and
another knock, and then the door was
opened.
And Miss Ford actress, shivered in
the water
She heard the heavy tread OF a man.
Who's there?" came the voice OF the
actress in the bathtub.
"A constable" came the answer in
gruff. masculine voice.
What do you want?" demanded the
voice that came from the bathtub.
Your clothes" replied the grur.
masculine voice.
II was a moment filed with horror
for the girl In the bathtub.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-27

couple narrowly escaped being caught
because three preachers and two no.
taries public refused to perform the
ceremony. The thira notary visited
disregarded President Daniels warning
and accepted the young sweethearts
VOWS.
Bertha's friends OF the big four"
were Immediately expelled from col
lege. and they Joined Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas at the Hotel Jerome
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-27

were granted on the grounds OF in
compatibility. The absence OF saloons
is given as the reason for the happi-
ness of the community.
So great has been the advance OF
intelligent public sentiment. that the
unrestricted liquor traffic is now seen
TO be an evil in itself. and il is not
within the power OF legislative enact
ments 90 make it respcctable.-Hon.
Charles f. Litue6eid. NJ c.. OF Maine.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-27
notherly cat Adopts a Rat.

Bellefontaine. O.-William Hitch
creek. of Middleburg. has a cat which
for years has been a famous ratter. but
now has developed a curious trait. Re
Gently family of kittens was taken
from the cat. and she felt the loss so
keenly that she adopted young rat.
which she is taking care Of In a moth
srly way.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-27
The j. v. Hawkins
HAIR GROWER & RESTORER.
= y ~ = u lNTNe
az Cochran St, Dallas, Tex.

To which all state and national ~. -, have bean
reserved, enjoys tho reputation OF an enormous
nome patronage IN first class white and colored
families. It's W uderfu success has thrown il into
prominence IN this aud other states aud whenever
once used the patron is never satisfied until her
discovery Of this hair grower and has been
m',Ia known 10 her neares' friend
Mrs. Mary Watson % 1918 81. Peter ST. a promi-
nent lady OF this community VINO usei our prepara-
ion Tor a sh irt time only herein testihes Co its
value aud wonderful results by par hitting Us 60 use
her picture
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-27
Gotham's audost

The city OF New York spends more
money every year than the government
OF the United States before the civil war.
The municipal budget is four times the
whole cost OF the state government. IL
amounts TO over $2S year for every
man. woman and child or an average Of
$50 for each famiIy.--N. Y. World
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-27

Canada's wealthy men are beginning
to emulate the example OF American
philanthropists IA the Iiberality of their
gifts Tor public purposes. The gift Of
S4'VOO'oOO by Sir William Macdonald Of
Montreal TO the cause of education in the
province OF Quebec is princely one. and
would be notable in any country.-N. Y.
Tribune
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-27
Mrs H. N. Robertson

MIU NUU1IlOVU ~ NHOIU VI MT
OF the
nins
hanta
the Ia o bsyei. '
born
schooling M d,
as
b.
s len
CHI
do iarkh
he iauir lisf
OF Pre,sn e uleians fortune teers
blind crippled
Bank sand
Friends
:
arr ielo ovou
youren
live hanpl
and OF
irony
e she Known alt over the world rs the 81
n the
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wealthy Price
two
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Std Tex
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-27

Il was bound 40 q arry q col -mai
Or rcthing.' reEies.e.. 49, American
returning with 4 fore. ga hes aea.
a guess you ST .otn sad g. safher
nd went on nAASiAs out a cheoA.-Tif
Bits
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-27
Weds TO Escane School

Marion, Ind.-Katie Bodkins. aged
ID, escaped a hard lesson in arithmetic
by marrying. After an absence OF
three days from school the principal
sent the truant officer to the girls
home, where the ceremony had just
been performed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-27

IL VIII positively remove DandruH Ours Scalp
of all impurities, Restore HAIR Clean Temples
OF Bald Heads. where the roots not dead
PRICES;-25 CTS. per box QOch orders 30 c.s.
out city; eight boxes, s. so express prepaid
The Face Beautider makes the Of powder
tirelv unnecessary, and Is perfectly harmless, Ill
remove al pimpes. sploches and black heads. Sale
prices; %. scots and 81 CO.
Money can be sent by Post Office Money Order
Express Money Order.
Address all communications 20
NINE ]. V. HAWKINS,
6i2 y. First Street, Richmond, Va.
PHONE, 1901. E- Correspondents
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-27

How They Get TO Be Drunkards.
Every man who becomes a drunkard
becomes SO in trying 10 be a moderate
drinker and failing-John B. Cough.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-27

Yes" said the man who poses as a
connoisseur. Il am fond OF music. al
though don't know how 10 play"
That" replied young Mrs. Torkins.
IFS just the way Charley is with the
races. Washington star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-27
GONZALES

The Greatest Clairvoyant &
Fortune Teller the Worlo
Has Ever Known.
Unites Separated Brings back the
one you Love. Helps Quickly al II
Trouble.
Removes Evil Influences, Cures Mys
FERROUS Diseases, Gives Luck and Su,
cess. Send Lock Of Hair, Date of Birti
aud IL cents. Ask three questions ano
receive Horoscope and Lucky Birth
stone by mail. GONZALES. 800 Bel
gen ST., Brooklyn, New York.
tl-S-l3-6n
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-27

Mrs. J. II. Rove will open her resta-
urant for the season 1908 as the same old
stand, :. +. corner Arctic and K-n-
lucky AYES Monday. Dec. IS, a
Atlantic City. y. j.
mos.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-27

Ne, 1901. EEF- Correspondents strictly confidential.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-27

Houston Post
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-03-30
BOARD OF EDUCAT ORS TO
DROP SUPERINTEND-
ENTS

EIcuNoSr, Va, March - The
state board Of education began work
today on the report Of committee
providing for the merging Of school
districts, but 40 decision was reached
IL Is learned that the committee rec.
commended that the number be redue-
ed from one hundred aud twenty 10
eighty. thereby dropping no less chan
iorty superIntendents. who are now
ID charge Of couaties and cities. An
unsuccessful effort was made 10 learn
which counties had been merged.
The money available for the nav
u superintendent. with incrc ased
duties is not sufficient to place one
man at the head OF from three to six
counties aud for that reason there is
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-03-30

Development OF Civil Goverumsa,
IN the United States" published bx
hoashton Mifiu & Co.
The board adopted system = where
by perfect supervision q the school.
Of the state wiil be assured. Thar,
are 20 De district. couaty, city. xrsn.z
ana stats inspectors. The i've grsa1
divisions Of inspectors are 70 coas.i :
tate board for the exAminasioa 81
all applicants for license 10 teach ~
Virginia.
The state board Of edsea,iou lsss
tonight decided not TO adopt she re-
port OF the committee recommendations
consolidation Il the school aissssets
oa' deeided 70 ask the asxt le.sisiz-
'9re tor authority to adopt such Z
plan.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-03-30
BASE BALL.

From the Organization q the Ash.
lethic Association. much difkcrlty
has been experienced In providing
rules which would prevent profession
sls from Participating in the base
ball games annually played under the
auspices Of the Association. and. at
the same time not unduly hamper
any club in acquiring good material.
Believing that the very existence
OF clean base ball in this section lie o.
Peuds upon the rigid exclusion Of
everything which smseks Of profess
sionsli-m. the Association has deter
mined To- adopt the rules on this sub
ject in advance. before the clubs be
gan 20 select their players, so that all
may &C; with their eyes open. aud to
then strictly enforce such rules a.
may be adopted. Before acting. how
ever. the Association desires 20 get
the views Of all clubs which will
probably enter the games. aud. also.
Of an persons who love the glorious
American game. and desire TO see Il
prosper IN our mountain country.
To this end a meeting Is hereby
called for saturday. April LIST. at 5
O'Clock p. ma At the Hall Of the High
land Technical Institute At Big Stone
Gap All clubs which expect 20 com
pete tor the Association Cup are re-
que-ted to send representative.
The member, of the Athletic As
ISOLATION, aud especially the Execu-
tive Committee are likewise requested
Co be- present. and al lovers % the
sport are cordially invited Go attend.
aud give the meeting the bcneht of
their views ou this important sub
iect. j B.. BriLur,
Pres. Athletic Assn.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-03-30

disposition 90 wait uatil after the
legislature makes proper provision
Tor this purpose.
The board added 'civil govern
ment' to the stodies in the grammar
and high schools Of the state and
adopted several books Tor the use of
pupils, A. ioliows
Grammar schools Judisios's
" Young America" published bv
Maynard Merrill X Co; Peterman..
Ci''i Government" published by
the American Cook Co: Clsrks's
Civil Government" publ. he'd by
the American Book Co.
High school--Clagke's Civil Gov
sfnmeat." Published BY the Amen.
can Book Co.; Bointoa's "Civic.'
Published b. CHM L Co.; F.,xs's
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-03-30
CONFERENCE.


Wise News
The Annual Virginia Conference
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
which convened at this place on
Wednesday o. last week. adjourned
sine die at ten o'clock Sunday night.
Bishop Crsuston presided. The
sessions were held ia the court house.
and church business matters we're
gone into and speedily and satisfac-
torily determined aud settled.
There were in the close neighbor.
hood Of a hundred ministers present
including two Bishops. five d D's
and preacher editor. There we're
some strong men in the Conference
learned men theologians.
GA Sunday morning the town was
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-03-30
HIGHLAND TECHNICAL
NOTES.

There is pretty substantial calls
about new piano. one g.. certa.aI.
needed az the Han.
There are several new student. 900
the violin. Some of them are quite
young which ). a guarantee thatihev
will make fine players 30 they Keep uf
their lessons.
The "Po,t and it, office viii come
into close touch with the H # D.
next week and several ofthe students
will begin TO learn composition aud
newspaper work in general
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-03-30
EDUCATIONAL RALLY.

Att"+ N'NN Ut tIuiA lIrfnE III
pas; few weeks vile puhiscity Ia,
beea given % the Educational can.
paiga which IS proposed tor ever,
eoaoty 10 Nisgiuis during the M IA n
OF Nay. oDe Of ,he purposes q this
Campaign j. 20 arouse interest on
the subject Of consolidating smaller
school districts into larger units in
order g. increase the efficiency o. the
work IN each school Many may no,
know that this consolidation has
been going ON i0r sometime with
great success IN many counties Of
our State. On this subject we quote
from an article ia resent issue Of
the Southsile Sentinel written By u
J.. l.. Bridges. which gives eonciselv
the progress OF consolidation in Mid
dleseX County
The school officers Of thi. district
are beginning Co realize the utter ab-
surdity af havin- a school-house A.
every mans gate. kept open for four
OF 1--we months. aud presided over by
a poorly paid teacher. who cannot
afford iot tAe wages received 90 make
chat prcparat.oa which is necessary
Oh assure success.
lu 1903. four of these primary
school, ia the lower end OF this DIS
trict were Discontinued and the most
centrally located building enlarged
and graded school begun This
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-03-30

Harold Clinton. the nine. months
old son Of Mr.. aud Mrs. ! G Bailey.
died at the home Of its parents on
last Thursday. a. Dorchester. Va
after a short Illness. It's remains were
taken 20 Turkey Cove and buried in
the Slemp grave yard ON Fridav.
Mrs. Bailey is thedaughter oi the late
Capt Slemp. and niece OF Con-
gresham Slemp.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-03-30
SERVICES

To be Held IN Episcopal
Church Every Sunday Night
During Lent
During the remainder OF the season
of lent scrvices viii he held iu Christ
Episcopal Church every Sunday
night at $ O'Clock. and also every
Monday afternoon AZ $50 Thcpul-
Inc Is most cordially invited O. these
services. +. =. Rr.-r1f.
Rector
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-03-30
SWIFT & COMPANY.

We are now handliug che old
Reliable Swifts Beet Fresh ,hip-
ments twice a week One pound %
Swiits is better than two pounds ot
any other, handled by our comge
tiior-. as they kin their own stock
Phone or call on us tor prices.
Yours for business.
Il. L. WILLIS t co
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-03-30

The l.. & y. aud the N.G s. 49,
have just discontinued tie special
day coach that ha, been cauici @.
anil FRO between Bristol and Lani.
willie twice d week in order to accom-
modate parties emigrauus Vest
ward.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-03-30
}. w. KELLY, Druggist.
Big Stone Gap, Va.

Mrs. j + Skeen left sunday night
for Cincinnati. where she will spend
two weeks purchasing her stock Of
millinery.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-03-30
Public Sale Of Small Farms.
Terms.--One-third eash: balance / ans , rears

iefmS--Onemrd cash; balance and years. with interest
On April 18th 1905 shall offer for sale at public auction to
the ghe bidder on or the premises very desirable
small farms lying along and the main county road from Bio
Stone Gap to Norton and the road leading hereo to Fzst
Stone Gap " ~
we are dividing up a ESQ tract of land as follows:
farm Of about acres
farm of about 40 acres.
farm of about % acres
farms of about 10 acres, and
20 farms of about acres
me Dig ooc Zap water man through near some of
PAGES ana connection can be made with and nearly every
o touches on Butchers Fork of Powes River giving an abundant
water supply tor family and for stock We are LAYING off o
1901 roads on good grades through the boundary so that the D
chaser OF every tract which does lie the county road can
nave easy access to his property
his excellent opportunity to purchase = small t o.
frut farm good neghborhood within mile of two dnot
Ge nne schools and several churches The land lies lust outside
W Town OF bS Stone Gap and near East Stone Gap and the
ron furnace on good dry Stag road and also within easy roach
inc coal mines North of the Gap There no place Wise
nY more suitable or profitable for truck farming and gardening
" o country homes for persons who work the furnace in the
ore mines or at the coal plants. ~
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-03-30
LOCAL ITEMS.


90
J" romeo '' D'i''o'' was IN
81. W W .o' mes .,,, OF D''e 'iy'
'' DIT" ''"" ''s' thursday
w A. Rose d Boston. Mass. was
Clustered az Hotel Eugene last
thursday
Fresh R,,.,el p.,no,. anil p..
rn at Taylor Bros.
Ga w GILES. fAbin..ion nr.,,
enc tobacco salesman. was in town
'-' week.
s., ~ \ p....r 80 r...., eu
f,......r.. .....i.l.. .. 49,. '.''.
.,l,. ...i.... s.,rl... .....f
81. p. i''.', a prominent iiie 'nsrr-
''' was '' 10 VI" ''''
.'. d. N.-''e ANA wife and chud,
''''', 7in' To-" ''y, m town
"''@ '''''"k .e.'''Fes.
Il r. J.. Brown and wife aui SON.
bert. ol E,seryllc. spent sunday
town visiting relatives and friends
N C.. Ilani. has .ccontcJ po.i-
.a with Bulhu and Kelly. attor.
er- 90 this place
linn r.rf,t fl..., .rn,...u.
~... c.,,,- .... -,
.,- IL, t.,nla., v..l u, b,.in...
. .a.,'n' oi Norton, was in
'' '""'.d'l.
|\. De- Arlington. of Wise. DEPUTY
Wlei States Marshall. was 100 town
.-- ueek ou business
I'D -..,+ u.,l
,a f,.t week
w $ King. Of Huntington, w.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-03-30
The Big Stone Gap Post.

THURSDAY. NIGH. 80. 1905.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-03-30
Rogers Stain Floor Finish

has solved all floor questions Makes old and floor
beautiful stains and finishes at operation easily applied
qures but little care afterwards and like rubber
II m doubt what to do with your old floor Rogers stain
Floor Finish should settle the question times
On catches dust and soils clothing slippery and
geSheac looks we'll for short time, but
rogers STAN Floor Finish Is elastic, tough, brilliant
scratch nor show heel prints 1t requires mixing musng
and dries night gallon covers 300 son9r
coats. For sale by
J. w. KELLY, DRUGGIST.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-03-30

1 farm of about so acres.
| farm of about 40 acres.
I farm Of about 20 acres.
5 farms of about 10 acres. and
% farms of about 5 acres.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-11-14

these latter days preparatory to the
second advent OF the Savior II mat
ters not whether an Elder baptizes a
single soul or not, His reward is In
heaven and is laid up for him TN the
day when an men shall be Judged and
compensated according to their
works" 80 Elder OF This Church hos
ever received pccuniory compensation.
assistance or encouragement In his a-
bors fom she Church for missionary
work and the story 10 the contrary is
absolutely destitute Of foundation or
excuse
Az 10 the holf-tara permit granted by
some of the railroads 20 ministers OF
the Gospel, we have nothing to say
but this. II any preacher Of any sect
Is worthy OF that courtesy it is the
Elder Of this Church who for the love
OF the truth and hts fellow creatures.
travels without salary of amy kind to
pOmulgotc principles which he holds
beneficial 70 mankind To- this world, and
for salvation On the world 10 come. We
do uul know whether there is any
truth in The dispatch to which We have
paid tas attention, but We do know
that tbs. objection alleged 20 have been
uL.scuted before the Passenger As o.
citation was one OF those miserable
fllsehooas spread abroad to prejudice
the public against the "Nlomons'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-11-14
PRESIDENT SMITHS BIRTHDAY.

The Deseret News congratulates
President Joseph f, Smith on reaching
his sixty-seyenth birthday, at which he
arrived on Monday, November 18Th
1905. We also congratulate the Church
over which he presdes, on the blessing
It enjoys with such a man in charge Of
its affairs. and that he Is I'm excellent
health, fun Of manly vigor aud in
splred of God TO proclaim His word and
will concerning HIS people
No man who has stood at the head OF
the Church on earth since the Prophet
Joseph sealed his testimony with his
blood" as a martyr has had more OF tho
love, respect and confidence Of the Lat
ter-day Saints than has President Jo-
seph t. Smith the SON OF the Patriarch
Hyrum, who fell with his noble brother
"a victim to religious hate and mob ven-
geance. Although the same spirit which
slew the Prophet and the Patriarch still
burns Hereby and follows the present
leader Of tho Church, he stands serene
and unmoved by the rage and malice
Of the foe, and simply pItics the poor
creatures who foam out bitterness and
cursing and gnash their teeth against
him.
In every stake and ward OF Zion our
President Is sustained by the vote and
fellowship OF the Saints, without a dis
sentient voice, and lives in their hearts
with a devotion that Is intense and un-
mistakabe. He Is known for his lifa
Of honor, integrity and truth and his In
cessant labors IN the great cause Of hui
man redemption lie Is admired fof
his fearlessness and sincerity Of soul.
And he is regarded with the deepest
affection, for the kindness OF his dis
position and the fcrvor Of his spirit,
which bears blessing ana charity to-
wards all
May his days be long IN the land, his
strength OF body and mind continue,
his voice be heard In defence OF the
right and exposition of the principles
of salvation and his influence extend
throughout the world, until his bltterest
enemies shall acknowledge his virtues
and render 20 him the honors that are
his due as an honest, upright man and
faithful servant Of the living God
The lord bless him forcverl
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-11-14

kind 20 press her claims further I re-
gard the action OF Japan as In the high
est degree iudicious and statesmanlke,
Few Of the most civilized and Chris
tan nations would have treated their
defeated foe with such magnanImity,'
Mr. Fosters article is instructive, and
he t., without question, right in his con-
tention that Japan won a great moral
victory at Portsmouth. But II is 70 be
feared that the Japanese people felt
that they were abandoned by their pro-
fcssad friends and therefore made TO
lose what they had won by heroic ard
most unsclhsh sacrifices on the battle
fields. And II they form their future
policy accordingly IL Is not impossible
that the world may yet have o war as o
result Of the Portsmouth treaty just
as the conflict with Russia came as q
result Of the shlmonosski treaty
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-11-14
SUGAR. COATED TAX,

The American Grocer calls attention
to the fact that the United states needs
an additional revenue Of S2o,OOooQo TO
meet its expenditures, and suggests
that another half cent import duty on
sugar maintaining the present differ
entail between raw and refined would
furnish enough revenue more evenly
distributed than any other. Another
dollar a barrel on beer would also do
Il, our contemporary says, but the
brewers would squawk,' we are told,
and therefore the beer must not be
touched. For a similar reason tobac-
60 cannot be { sl any further THE
tobacco men would squawk," To avoid
these dlsagreeobla sounds, hen, the SUI
gar interests, It is thought, might be
made to bear the additional burden. A
tax, sugar-coated, as It were! But why
not try retrenchmcnt, instead Of IN
creasing the cost on necessaries OF
II And II that is impracticable. why
not place the tax on such articles as
beer and tobacco, which are not nee
essaries Of life?