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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13
rhsIdren's Song changed His Mind.

Lexington, Ky, Jan. 81. W. BeSs.
who murdered Mrs. Mary McQuinn two
years ago. was hanged here today Short
- before the execution the condemned
man confessed that he intended to com
x1i1 suicide with a knife blade which he
had carried concealed in his mouth, but
fpon hearing a sacred song sung by chill
aren near the Jail. had changed his mind.
re said ne intended to cover his head
with bed clothing, pretending to the death
watch that he was asleep, then open a
vein and bleed to death. At the gallOws
he said he had prepared a. statement to be
published later by the local papers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13
Mems OvercoatS

$3.50 Overcoats for $S.75-that's
just exactly half priee-we have only
rs of these for tomorrow's selling
made of beaver cloth-in blue and
black colors with velvet coIlars-good
full length overcoats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13
Mems MiGtenS

Extra heavy warm lined mittens-
various styles of leather and fasteners
81 grades will be on sale tomorrow
at the special price OF CSC per pair
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13
Mems Half Hose

Black Cotton Socks-good weight
and seamless-worth Toe pair-will
be extra special bargains tomorrow at
4 pairs for 25c-7c per pair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13
Mems Collars

Rubber collars. in either standing or
sc tomorrow for the regular Csc kinds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13

beautiful eyes and handsome face are
riouuent Communications Bright eyes are
Srindoyvs to a Woman's heart. HOLSTERS
f7oczy Mountain Tea makes bright eyes.
e cents. Tea or Tablets. Gatlin Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13
RoYS' Waists

23c for regular 3sc and soc waist
either blouse or band styie-in al
sizes, neat patterns-very desirable a
the price.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13
On This Page Are Bargains That Should Bring
An Immense Crowd to This Jones Store Tomorrow
Mems Suit Clearance
Four Aggressive Saturday BARGAINS

tomorrow ends the special of mems suits.
week have made extraordinarily prices special
to close them out We have sold great many
in the last week dollars every purchaser
going to like amounts for those
into this department tomorrow for of these bargains
In addition to the suits will have other special bargains
for this Saturday 14-hours' selling.
MEM SUITS $539-of winter weight homespuns
cheviots various naterials-a neat patterns
handsomely tailored sutsworth up $1o-$5S9 the spe
cial closing price.
MEMS SUITS $6.95-of neltons cheviots worsteds
and cassmeres suits made sell for much
$12-theyre stylshjust good they before
priced them for this quick selling
MEMS SUITS $10.O0-Heres chance to save So on a
suit-theyre just good you would go into uptown
stores and pay SIS for because this originally sold them
at this pricetheyre hand tailored throughout will be
priced at SO.
MEMS SUITS s12.5o These are from the shops of
Hirsch Wickwire & Co., and A B. Kirschbaum Co-their
alone stand for the highest quality clothing
these suits worth $15 $18 and Ohe price during this
sale ia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13

Granddaughter Of Miles Standish Dies.
New York. Jan. 13.-Harriet Clark Eide
naing Baldwin, a great granddaughter Of
&rfles Standish, is dead at her home in
Brooklyn, aged 81 years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13
Calling Cards

These are printed on excellent
quality bristol-correct size-neat
script type-there's an aluminium card
case free with every 100. We print
these cards right in the store-it only
takes five minutes from the time the
order is given until the cards are in
5 S6sF case 8Sfa6 oT cards and sec
Mail order customers add sc to the
above price to pay postage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13

Ell CAPTAIN GENERAL-5c cigar
will be sold Saturday for csc.
LA BELLE CREOLE+Fine 1Oc
cigar will be sold special for Saturday
each Sc
PRIDE OF EGYPT=5c cigar-win
be sold at 81 per box of Solve
for 1Oc.
LA Excellent 1oc cigar
AFTER Dinner shape-long filler,
Havana wrapper-we are going to sell
these tomorrow at for CSC.
ROYAL-Excenent SC cigar-win
be on sale tomorrow at for sc.
WHEELING STYLE sTOGIEs-
Excellent values at 3 for 5c-win be
sold tomorrow for SC or 20 for Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13
Women'S Shoes, Sl.5O

Made of Dongola 1eather-patent
leather tip-heavy extension soles-
these shoes are strictly solid-they'r re
very neatly made-new, clean goods
we have a full line of sizes-price is
$3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13

Full 2OO-yard spools-Chadwick s
white cotton thread-Nos. s, 10. II. 16
and 20 only-We have a small guam
tity of this thread=we are going to
sell it tomorrow at one penny a. spool
going to limit each customer to
three spools=special for tomorrow,
per spool 1c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13

CASINO PARK-Superior sc cigar
in club house shape=our regular
price is for 1oc-will be special to-
morrow for sc.
TRIx-Good sc cigar-box of IL
tomorrow soc.
FLORADORA Regular
ly 5 for 1Oc size-sDecia1 tomorrow
per package of for &c.
COB PIPES-Regular sc kind will
be special at &c.
MEERSCHAUM PIPES-Splendid
kinds-these have genuine andre
stems and come in velvet lined cases
priced at $3.50 down to $1.9S.
BRIAR PIPES-Straigh or curved
stem-values UP to 25c-special for
Saturday 15c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13
Do YOU Smoke?
Then This Is Interesting.

This store has complete Cigar Dept Low prices rule
here Just as f9Ecby they do IN the other Departments
regular customers proof enough for the quality Of the
chandse These special values will sale Saturday:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13
Women's CapeS, SIS

Made of handsome silk plush
some are made of heavv wooden ma
terials-a few have genuine marten
trimmings-w be priced tomorrow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13
Women'S Skirts
Women's dress SKINS

" ~14@8-@ = ~-7@
Also tailor-rflade walking skirts of
venetians, brilliantines, broadcloths,
unfinished worsteds and cheviots-
black, gray and blue-we are going to
sell these tomorrow at $2.95-some of
them are worth $4-the values range
up to $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13
Women's Shoes, S1.5O

Made of fine box caIf=extensiol
soles-tip toe-lace style-welI linet
broken sizes-they're worth 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13
Mems RootecS

Made of seal grain leather-solid
Oak soles-sewed so they will not rip
quick-have 12-inch tops-they're as
strong and as solid and as serviceable
a winter shoe as we have In our stock
they're priced at 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13
Mems Shoes, $1.98

Regular price is $2.5O-they come
in sizes to 1O-made of satin calf
stock-Goodyear welted soles-eap-
ped or Globe toe style-strictly solid
throughout-$1.9s for Saturday
regular price, remember, was $2.5o-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-13

Made of box calf Ieather-extension
soles-high tops which makes them
an ideal snow shoe-well made
they're neat ftting-regular $1.s5
quality.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-05
Last Hope Vanished.

When leading physicians said
that W. NJ. Smithart of Pekin, Ia,
had incurable consumption his
last hope vanished, but DR.. King 8
New Discovery for consumption
coughs, and colds, kept him out
of his grave. He says: "This
great specific completely cured
me, and saved my life. Since
then I have used it for over ten
years, and consider it a marvellous
throat and lung cure" Strictly
scientific cure for coughs, sore
throat or colds, sure preventive
of pneumonia. Guaranteed, SOC
and 81 bottles, at D. A. Hender-
shots Drug store. Trial bottle
free.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-05
Women and Jewels.

Jewels, candy, flowers, man
that is the order Of womans pref
erences. Jewels form magnetic
mighty power to the average wo.
man. Zen that greatest OF all
Jewels, health, is often ruined in
the strenuous effort to save the
money to purchase them. II !
woman will risk her health to get
a coveted gem, then let her for
tify herself against the insiduous
consequences of coughs, colds
and bronchial affections by regu-
lar use of DR.. Boschee's German
Syrup. 1t will promptly arrest
consumption in its early stages
and heal the affected lungs and
bronchial tubes and drive tbe
dread disease from the system. 1t
is not a cure-all, but it is certain
cure for coughs, colds and all
bronchial troubles. You can get
DR.. Green's reliable remedies at
D. A. Hendershot's.
Get Green's Special Almanac.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-05
THE BOOK OF THE
ROYAL BLUE.

The current issue of the Baltl-
more & Ohio's popular magazine
The Book of the Royal Blue
has devoted many pages to the In
ternational convention of Chris
tan Endeavor, to be held in Bal
timore July next, including a very
concise history of the society, a
description of the convention city,
it's many attractions and sur
roundings, and full program OF
the convention. 1t is splendid
text book for prospective visitors.
Aside from this star feature,
the number is especially interest
ing, having contributions from
many of the best writers.
S. E. Kiser of Chicago, has a
short story, GLOW the Governor
Was Hoodwinked;" Elihu S. Ri
ley of Annapolis, tells the story
of the "Headless Man of Annap-
oils" Among the poets who
have contributed are Edmond
Vance Cook, the author and lee
turer of Cleveland; S. W. Gillian
and Victor A. Hermann OF Baltl-
more.
A new department, Humor and
the Humorist, which is conducted
by the editor, has series of heart
to-heart talks with and about the
men who make you laugh.
Single copies will be mailed
for five cents each; annual sub
scription, so cents. Address D.
B. Martin, manager passenger
traffic, B. & O. R. R., Baltimore.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-05

Limestone soil, ridge; land pro-
duces: 4OA bottom land; under
laid with coal, and can be mined
locally; we'll watered; near
school; only $3.50, one-half cash ;
if it's general farming or stock
raising, don't pass this by, as it is
a bargain, boys. Call or write W.
F. Richmond, GAINESVILLE, o. 4,7
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-05
Interesting Prodceed-
inss Of City Council

collections for the municipal year
ending March 81, 1905, of 3d.
673.67, classified as follows: Fines
$3S54.95, city licenses $21S.95,
rents of City Building $1O58.5O,
other sources $541.27.
From Water Commissioner Cut
Ter, showing collections of water
rents in March of $62942, and his
annual report showing collections
for the municipal year ending
March 1, 1905, Of $9629.10: ex-;
penses $3S97.52, net earnings ST.
741.5S.
From Collector and Treasurer
Cummings, showing collections
for March as follows: General
fund $2565.16, sinking fund
$93.52; total $265S.6S. Disburse-
ments: General fund $1O79.2S,
sinking fund $15l3.38; total So
1926. Balance cash on hand
April 3, 1905: General fund ST.
494.97, sinking fund $1034.24; to-
tai $9529.21. The Collectors an
nual report showed total amount
of taxes to be collected $13.-
1O4.82. total amount Of taxes col
lected $12,935.19, total amount Of
taxes uncol1ected $169.63. Total
collections for the year: General
fund $34,1S4.43, sinking fund S.
1891; grand total $39,3O4.34.
Total disbursements for the year:
General fund $26,689.46, sinking
fund $40S5.67; grand total $780,
775.13.
The Collector recommended to
Council that certain discounts be
allowed as an inducement for the
prompt payment of taxes and, on
motion, it was ordered that the
Mayor appoint committee of
three to consult in the matter
with the Collector and City At
torney and arrange system OF
discounting in accordance with
the recommendation. The Mayor
appointed to such committee
Messrs. Brown, Ryan and Frame.
Several generations from err
roneous assessments were ordered
on the recommendation of City
Attorney Blackmarr, who had
been instructed by Council to
make an investigation in the mat
ter of the applications for such
generations,
Upon recommendation Of Col
lector Cummings, it was ordered
that future assessors be instruct
ed to describe the location of
personal property more definitely
in the personally book.
The matter Of contest |by e.
NJ. Beaver against James Cham
bers, growing out of the recent
election for Councilman in the
Second ward, was called for con-
sideration. Chambers, by his at
torney, M. D. Hanes, appeared
specially and for that purpose
only. and moved Council to quash
the notice of contest because of
the following defects: First. said
notice is not made returnable be-
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-05
NOTICE
To Water Consumers.

All persons paying their water
rents in advance at the Office OF
the Water Commissioner any time
during the months of April, July,
October and January will be al
lowed a discount of 10 per cent,
This will also apply to all me-
tiers if paid within one month after
meter rent is due.
All property owners will be
held responsible for all water
used by their tenants.
G. o. CUTLER,
4 At Com. Water Works.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-05

The old and new councils tran
sacted business of large variety
and volume Monday evening, and
it was close to midnight when the
latter body took rest from its
consideration of license matters
until yesterday afternoon.
The retiring Council convened
at s o'clock. Present-Mayor
Kirkland, City Clerk Woodruff,
Councilmen Bell, Ryan, Tough
ney, Frame, Work, Brown and
Kerr.
Water Committee-The follow
ing report was submitted by the
committee and, on motion, adopt
ed:
Conference.-The undersigned
water committee beg to present
the following reductions in water
rates and hope the same will
meet the hearty approval OF
Council:
All public bath tubs, from $l2
per wear to $40. All faucets for
domestic use from S. to 81. All
water rents will be due the first
day of April, the first day OF
July, the first day of October, the
first day of January, and all per-
sons paying their water rents IN
advance, and at the office of the
Water Commissioner, any time
during the months of April, July,
October and January will be al
lowed a discount of 10 per cent.
This will also apply to all meters
if paid within one month after
water rent is due. All property
owners will be held responsible
for all water used by their ten
ants.
(Signed: w. J. Brown, Jas. F..
Frame and G. R. Kerr
Street COmmittee-The COM
mittee recommended a number OF
small improvements and were au-
thorized by Council to have them
made. 1t was ordered that prop
erty owners whose street avn
ings are under the height pre-
scribed by ordinance be required
to obey the ordinance covering
the matter.
Health Committee-The COM
mittee reported repairs to the
garbage barge.
Special Committee-A metal
ceiling was ordered for the base
ment of the City Building, and
the Improvement of the City
Building lawn now under way
was further discussed and the
plans for the work advanced.
The followir" reports were
read and ord,"y@ received and
spread upon the minutes:
From Mayor Kirkland. showing
collections in March Of $7O7.55,
classified as follows: Fines
$500, city licenses 1915, rents
of City Building 1922, sale book
city ordinances $3.50, sale old fire
hose $3.50. deposits with liquor
license applications $50. Uncol-
lected-Fines $12S.95, rents Of
City Building 81; total $132.S5.
From Mayor Kirkland, showing
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-05
4 Lost Pleasure.

Ms. Nc0rich-Isn'i i grand to ril'
In your ry.n carriage!
Mr. Noorich-Yes, but I'd enjoy il
more Il cou!d only stand on the pave
ment and see myself ride by.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-05
3AA; Nice Little
Ohio Home; $1,000

On proposed trolley line, on
main line B. & o. R.R.; cottage !;
barn; water; fruit; excellent loca-
ton; while only 5000 buys this
pretty home at forks of 2 roads !;
lots of fruit, etc. Call or write
w. F.. Richmond, GAINESVILLE, O..
As
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-05
HoW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars
reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Hall s
Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have
known F. J. Cheney for the last
Is years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able
to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Testimonials sent free.
Price, Use per bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for
constipation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06
Kaiser to Suppress Gambling.

Drastic police action is. on the initia-
tive of the kaiser, being taken against
the gambling clubs of the German cap
ital, owing to the numerous scandals
OF recent years. The 1900 Club is espc-
ciaily the object Of suspicion. II coat
960,000 to build. another 100000 was
spent In equipment, and tho clubs COM
mission on the stakes changing hands
amounts to $4,000 month. As this
commission is small, the sum reveals
that the money changing hands In the
club in a year must be reclroned at
hundreds of thousands Of pounds. A
systematic inquiry has been Instituted
into the affairs Of this and other clubs.
the principal points raised being: Has
any member lost his fortune by gam
blingf Are members suspected of be-
Ing professional gamblers? Do guests
take part In gambling?--The London
Globe.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06
CORRESPONDENCE.

New Alexander, Oct 2.-Rev. Zim-
norman will preach at the Disciple
church next Sunday and also next
Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Emmons Of
East Rochester were in our village
Monday.
The Misses Velma and Beyrl Barnes
were the guests Of Miss Ollie Donley
of near East Rochester Wednesday.
Will Cool and two children were at
at Kensington recently.
Mrs. John Pilmer and son Paul
were at Minerva Friday.
Emanda Barnes was the guest Of
her aunt, Mrs. Sadie Conser, of near
Adair one day last week.
Mrs John Run ana Mrs. Elizabeth
Knight called near Moultrie Tuesday.
Anna Sanor and brother of near
North Georgetown, were in our vicini-
ty Tuesday.
Mr.. Sell of East Rochester called on
George heamer Thursday.
Mrs. Louisa Whiteleather and grand
daughter, Miss Nora Leatherberry, of
Pattersonville, called on friends In our
village Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs George Kennedy and
son Of specht were the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. George Reamer Thursday.
Miss Nary Evans of Homework
called on Mrs. Laura Emmons Friday.
Vern Summer who is threshing near
Robertsville visited his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Summer Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Kennedy and
nephew, Floyd Bettis. Of Specht, were
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Reamer Sunday
MT. and Mra. Gus shingler and
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06

! Canton were guests with frienis at
this place Sunday.
Mrs. Isaac Baughman and sons visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Piern, near Home
Henry Zinninger spent several days
with his sons In Canton.
at the home OF James Ackelson.
Miss Nora Baughman visited over sun-
day with friends at Minerva.
John Dourm returned home Monday
morning after spending a week In Can
Ben Bowen and friend of Louisville
called az this place Sunday.
trip to Minerva Monday.
George Snyder and Wade Rice spent
Sunday In Waynesburg.
Minerva, Oct; Mrs. Thomas Barnes
she will spend the winter with relatives.
Miss Edna Williams IL visiting friends
N Mr. seavsi' snd Mrs.. n G.. M spitzer Mr. and
Mrs. +. ID. Davis and Mrs Harriet
Pengling spent Sunday In Canton,
Mrs. Anna shenkle OF Wellsville ID
visiting relatives here.
visiting her many friends In this vicin-
rhe many friends Of Messrs, Fran,
to hear they are able TO be home again
after six weeks seise of typhoid fever
at the Canton hospital.
| Mr.. and Mrs Harry Witherspoon en-.
iertained relatives from Canton sun'
Mrs. Jane Webb OF Pittaburg is q
guest OF her mother. Mrs. M. l.. Hntter
who Is quite sick.
Miss ARMENIA Winnings OF Canton spent
Sunday at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
| n. III. Hart.
g: b. saIa was a business caller II
Mr. ana Mrs. &. H. unkefer spen,
Friday in Canton.
Mr.. and Mrs Chaddock and daushter
Mrs. Harvey Myers, attended d birth
az paS anS Mrs ajSfa JoSn Gasen%cco sassaSay wsr.
Canton visitors Sunday
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06

Sunday.
Mr.. Knowing of Rochester was in
our village Monday.
Ella Mangus and Vera Steil of Sal
EN- visited Frank Behmer's Sunday.
Martha Smith and daughter, Ollie,
were calling in Alliance Monday.
Mrs. Peter Klein and nd-daugh-
ter, Celesta Klein, attended church at
Augusta Sunday.
DR.. Taylor has moved to East Pal
estine.
John Carpenter, wife and Mr.. and
Mrs. Robson of Sebring were calling
on friends In this community Sunday.
Myers, Oct. 3-John Myers made a
business trip TO Canton Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Robertson Of Paris
has moved in one OF the Crescent coal
Mrs. William Baughman and daughter,
Nora, were shopping In Minerva satur-
day.
and Mrs. Elmer Watson and little son
were guests with Mr.. and Mrs Jacob
Baughman at Alliance several days,
Haines were calling on relatives at Cam
James Xckelson returned bone Friday
evening after attending Warren and
Canton fairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. very Hayman were
callers at Minerva Saturday.
Mrs. Abner Fishel OF Oneida was Q
guest with her daughter, Mrs. Vernon
| Doum, Saturday night.
| Mrs. Smith Keith visited several days
with relatives at Canton.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Thoma wero Min
erva visitors Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Foltz were at
Minerva Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs James Eckelson called
on Mr.. and Mrs Dourm Saturday even
fhe work train Of the L. r. A. q W.
| Victor Myers and David Baughman
were at Minerva Saturday evening.
| Miss Lulu Musser was a guest with
Mrs Wake nnd Miss Alta Waits Of
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06
The steam Watering Wagon.

The excellent results obtained with
the steam watering wagon in the
streets Of Paris. have induced the Mu.
nicipal College to order an automobile
combined watering and street-cleaning
machine. In which all the motions are
given by an oil engine. at cost OF a.
900 francs (a4s0). Trial have shown
that $4,000 square meters. 1866 square
yards OF road. can be cleaned mschan-
ically In an hour, thus accomplishing
four times the work o, horse road
Standardization nnginser.