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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
POWER PLANT DAMAGED.
IJGHTING,S FRANKS

The most remarkable Incl
|dent of the storm in this
|county is related by Mr.. James
A. Mayhem, of Bodington, this
ounJy. Mr.. Mayhem and fami,
Ply occupy a large and comforts
'able home built of stone and
%ood. During the storm lightn :
ling struck the house seven times
leach bolt doing considerable
damage, but only one setting
| the house on fire. The fire was
distinguished without much
trouble.
The most thrilling part of
the terrifying experience was
|the passage Of two bolts of
4 lightning through a room oc~
hpied by three members Of
5 be family. These bolts struck
lseparately and each tore a hole
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
CHAMBERSBURG SELECTED.
VALLEY FIREmEN ACCEPT INvI-
TATioN FHom THAT CITY.
Firenaen There WIZ Endeavor d
EcItpse Celebrations In Martins
burg and waynesboro.


The executive committe of the Cum
berlRud Valley Volunteer Firemen' i
association met at ChsmbersbnrR' yes
terday in business session, at which
time Chambersbure' invitation for
the next convention was formally &C.
cepted.
Headed bv .x-Chief Lutz end Well
ingfon G.. Jones. Harrisburg. and
Chief Spahr, of Carlisle. the repre-
sentatives of the valley firemen reached
there In the afternoon. There was an
informal reception at the Junior hose
house. where Presiden. A. Lincoln
Shafer made an address. Then fol-
lowed business meeting: after that
the visitors were taken around town
and on trip over the trolley line.
The last annual convention of the
Cumberland Valley assoc iation was
held at Waynesboto, Pa, in May, aud
was a big success. Chambe rsbnrg is
determined that the success of the
Wavnesboro convention will he eclipsed
when the firemen assemble here usxt
Nav
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
HAD NARROW ESCAPE.
Mrs. Creque Met With Accident at
Her Home Wednesday.

Mrs. X. b. Creque, sr, narrowly
Escaped being severely burned by the
explosion of a gasoline stove on which
she was preparing meal Wednesday.
Dufipg her temporary absercs the
gasoline became ignited and was blaz-
irg 6ercely when she turned For
tunately she escaped from the room
before her clothing caught ire. Mrs.
Creque was very sererely burned
about two years ago hy the exposion
of a stove.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
CAPTURED DEADLY RATHER.
Ugly and Venomous Reptile Put Up
a Stiff Fight.

Last Thursday Pete Hess brought to
this city four-foot rattlesnake. as
thick as mans wrist, v bich had
been captured alive on the mountain
after DESPERATE battle, in which u
dog was killed by the deadly reptile.
The deg died within an hour after be-
ing struck. The snake was on exhibit
ton for short time at the United
States express Office, and was later
purchased bv the prorrietors of the
carnival, who placed it in the den
of snak 81 occupied by "Negc.r The
RATHER has 10 rattles and hutton, in
dicating an age of Is years. years
for the bntton and one year for each
of the ratilss. He was an rnwholesome
and dangerous piece of venom.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
DROWNED IN POTOMAC.
w. F. Hubbard, of Agricultural De-
partment, Meets Tragic Death.

William f. Hubbard, an assistant
in the forest service OF the department.
of agriculture, Washington, was
drowned In the Potomac river, about
a mile and half below Great Falls,
Monday, while on his way in a canoe
from Harpers Ferry. Robert w.
Ayres, friend of the young man who
was drowned, and one OF his associ-
ates and cow orkers In the forest SER
vice, was riding with him In the canoe
when 1t overturned. Mr.. Hubbard
persisted in his effort to swim ashore,
but Mr.. Ayres clung to the canoe.
and after drifting about 800 or 400
yards down stream, struck rock
and saved himself.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
HIS BACK BROKEN.
Railroad Man Meets With Accident
at Sleepy Creek.

John Johnson, a Baltimore and Ohio
track man OF Sleepy Creek, met with
a serious accident few miles east Of
Hancock. Mr.. Johnson and num-
Der OF other track men were on the
car, which was going at a high rate Of
speed, when Johnson stopped to pick
up some article on the floor of the car,
the handles comming down, striking
him across the back. DIR. p. K. Stig-
ers, who was summoned, found that
Mr. Johnson's back had been broken.
Dr.. Stigers found it necessary TO take
him TO Baltimore City Hospital.
An unknown man in the employ Of
the Degnon Contracting Co., mt Side
ling Hill had his shoulder dislocated.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
COURT GUSTS TREASURER.
OFFICIAL ACCUSED Or
BEING SHORT IN ACCOUNTS.
Aetion Taken by surety compa ny--N
No. Hoffman Had Been Treasarer
For Twelve Years.


A bill filed yesterday in the Circuit
court of Clark county. before Judge
Thomas w. Harrison, at Winchester
bv the Virginia Safe Deposit and
Trust Co., of Alexandria, Va, alleges
that w. e. Hoffman. for the past ~
years the treasurer of the town of
Berryville, Clarke county. IL short in
is accounts TO the amount OF %. 947. 50.
he bill prays for an Injunction re-
strainino Mr.. Hoffman from collect
ing any further accounts OF admins
tering the affairs of the Office Of
treasurer of Berryville. and for the
appointment of a receiver for the
office.
Judge Harrison granted the injunc~
tion aud Sheriff W. W. Smallwood.
OF Clarke county. ia now in charge
of the office. The Virginia Safe De.
prsit Co.. IL surety for Hoffman for
SO. 600 and Is liable to the town OF
Berryyille for the amount of the
shortage that Is found Il, have occur
red during the past year.
For some time past the Berryville
authorities have been cognizant that
Hoffman's hooks showed discrepancies.
Hoffman, il il said, has gone to New
Yotk His friends are confident that
the matter will be- settled saiisfac to-
rilv and that uo criminal proceedings
against him will be Logan
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
HARRIsoNBURe cHATAUaUA
Annual Event to Begin on August
A and Continue Ten Days.

The Shenandoah Valley Chautauqus
assembly at Harrisonburg will beRin
August 4, and continue 10 days. An
extensive program Of eminent talent
has beeu arranged and very success.
full season is expected Illustrated
pamuhlet program. with rates and full
information, NAV be had by apply ing
to A, P. Funkhouser, superintendent,
HarrisonburR.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22

Mr.. Albion B. Keedy WEEDS Miss
Kelly at New Haven.

Mr.. Albert b. Keedy, former
well-known resident OF harrisburg
and son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Keedy, OF this city, was married to
Miss Ollie M. Kelly, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs John Kelly, Of New Haven,
near Connellsville, Pa, at that place
on Wednesday morning he we'd
ding was very pretty event. and was
solemnized at Trinity Lutheran church
parsonage by Rev. Ellis b. Burgess.
The groom is young machinist in
the employ Of the Baltimore Il Ohio
at Connellsyille. They are now visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Keedy at their
home on West John street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
MR.. THOMPSON HoNoRED.
Made Delegate to Meeting of Fisher
men, But Cannot Accept.

Col. James F. Thompson, of this
city, has been appointed by Governor
Dawson a delegate to the annual
meeting OF the American Fisheries
society, which will be held at White
Sulphur Springs. Va, July rs, 26 and
81. He will be unable to accept the
appointment, owing to a press OF
business.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22

in a wall of solid masonry two
feet thick and passed out the
windows on the opposite side of
the room. Notwithstanding the
number of times the house was
struck no member of the family
was hurt by the electricity, a
miraculous escape that is a
cause of amazement and cons
graduation to Mr.. MAYHEM.
HAIL CUTS CORN.
From down toward the Po-
tomoc river, along the Williams,
port pike, comes the report of
great damage to the growing
corn by reason of a heavy fall
of hail, which dropped in spots
and cut portions of fields to
ribbons as it passed with the
storm. In fields next to the
river it is said that some of the
hallstones were as large as
shelled walnuts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
Extending Gas Mains.

The Martinsbnrg Gas Co. is extend
ing its mains out Winchester avenue
for a distance of several blocks, tap
ping a pretty profitable territory.
About 30 men are engaged on the
work, which will be completed in two
weeks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
Stokes Held For Court.

F. r. Stokes, the young railroad
man arrested at Martinsburg on the
charge OF raising a Baltimore 81 Ohio
pay check from S. 80 to $5s, passing 1t
at a store in Cumberland, was held for
the action of the grand jury in Cum
berland Tuesday
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
BOYS GOT SCARED.
Went Camping But the Darkness
Sent Them Home.

Sent Them Home.
A crowd of boys ranging in age
from tol2 years went to the Kilner
grove a day or to ago for an outing,
taking with them tent, in which
they intended to spend the night.
Everythii G went well with the lads
until after dark, when the shadows
began to twist and squirm out of the
trees and the katydids started up
their evening song. Then thoughts of
home and mother proved too strong,
and there was scrambling among the
youngsters to get back to town. They
abandoned their tent and all intention
and thought of an outing, and never
stopped until safe in their beds be-
meath the parental roofs,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
RETURNS FROM VIRGINIA.
MIR. Charles p. Light Attends Farm
ers' Institute at Roanoke.

Mr.. Charles p. Light. the newly
appointed member Of the state board
of agriculture, returnd Saturday from
Roanoke, Va. wh.re lie attended the
state farmers institute. which he says
was the largest and most successful
meeting Of the kind held In the Old
Dominion since the war. He also went
60 Blacksburg. Va, whefe he met
Rev. David b. Woods. son of Rev.
DIR. F. NJ. Woods, of this city. who
is paste r of the presbs terrain church at
that place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22

as 100 Wednesday afternoon a
breeze, presaginga rain, sprang
up, bringing some relief to swell.
tering humanity. The weather
man promised thunder storm,
which arrived on time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
MISS ROSETTA KERNs.

While on visit to the home OF her
sister, Mrs. Roswell Smith, at Gains
boro, Frederick county. Miss Rosetta
Kerns, of Paw-Paw, w. Va, died on
Wednesday from tuberculosis OF the
bone, aged 10 years. She leaves one
brother, Edward Kerns, one sister.
Mrs. Smith, and her parents, of Paw
Paw, where her remains will be inter
red.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
MANY DEATHS FROM HEAT
Fatalities In the Cities Break
Records For Years.
WAS SLIGHTLY COOLER HERE
Although Suffering Was General
Throughout the City
Rain Brings Relief


Rain Brings Relief.
An area of oppressive heat
that brings to mind with UNI
pleasant vividness the record
breaking summer of 1901, has
settled down over the east, al
ready numbering hundreds
among it's victims and causing
Undesirable suffering to thou~
sands in the large cities.
From points Wednesday came
the story of the hottest day of
the summer, atten led with fre>
quent prostrations and not a
few deaths. Philadelphia re-
ported a maximum temperature
of 9S.3, the highest figure of
ficially noted. In Washington
the weather bureaus high mark
was SO, while in Boston, where
the suns rays are wont to be
tempered by an east wind, a
temperature of "a was recorded.
The official thermometers,
located in exposed places above
the street, however, did not in>
dictate the temperature in which
the ordinary mortal moved, and
many street thermometers in
Dictated a temperature of 100 or
higher, some reliable instru-
ments registering 104 and l05
The total number of prostra~
tions reported is $685. and of these
46 proved fatal.
These figures by no means re,
present the sum of human suf~
fering. as an endless number of
victims who collapsed at home,
in the Office or workshops, were
privately attended.
Wednesday afternoon relief is
in sight but the roll of fatalities
must be necessarily increased
by many who, having thus far
withstood the ordeal, are so
weakened as to leave them more
susceptible to the heat after to-
night.
All records for the summer
have been broken in point of
high temperature, but merci
fully the humidity was CORES
pondingly less. But for this
the total prostrations and
deaths must have been doubled.
In New York the suffering
was intense, especially in the
crowded tenement districts,
where scarcely a breath of air
relieved the sitting atmosphere.
Thousands who could afford
the holiday fiocked to the
benches, but even in the conse>
quent crowds women and chil-
dren tainted and men were
overcome, making the trip from
home doubtful experiment, so
far as securing any comfort
was concerned.
At o'clock Wednesday the
mercury stood at SO, and rose
until the maximum of 90 was
reached. The humidity was II
at o'clock, but lessened stead
Try until but 35 was registered,
when the temperature was
higest.
1t was busy day for the
no spitals, and the ambulances
were continuously on the street.
CONDITIONS HERE.
The situation in this city We'd
nesday has been more favorable
than since Saturday last, al
though there was still much suf.
fering among those who were
compelled to be about in the
sun. The government Gher>
mometer went to- 90 degrees,
while others registered as high
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
B. F. MCDONALD.

Intelligence was received here of the
death at Staunton, Va, Of b. f
Mcdonald, formerly well-known
merchant of Winchester. Mr.. Nc
Donald was a native of Hampshire
county, and during the Civil wal
served in the Confederate army II,
was 66 years of age and leaves D
widow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
Position In Cumberland.

Mr. Lonis LeiT sic. Of this city, has
accepted a position With the Globe
Gle thing house at Cumberland.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
AWELECTR|CAL STORM
Brilliant Display Of Lightning Seer
Here Wednesday Afternoon.
POWER HOUSE WAS DAMAGED
Injury to Machinery Causes Shut
Down For Few Days-Mr.
Mayhew's House Struck.

Mayhew's House Struck.
One of the most violent elecl
trical and rain storms in recent
years visited this section We'd
nesday afternoon shortly before
five O'Clock. sweeping across
Berkeley county in a pathway
many miles wide and lombard
ing the earth with a vigor that
threatened to do an enormous
amount of damage. The sultry
hours preceding the storm pres
saged just such an eruption, and
everybody welcomed it as a re-
lief from the torrid heat that
had prevailed for several days.
That is, everybody except those
who were so unfortunate as to
suffer heavily from the terrific
downpour.
Although the rain lasted but
about 80 minutes there was a
fall of about two inches, flood
ing the streets and alleyways of
the city and choking the sewers
until the streets of the town rel
sembled network of canals. In
North Martinsburg a score of
homes were flooded, the water
pouring into Easements and first
floors and running carpets, ETC.,
and causing a vast amount Of
vexation to the occupants. Out
in the rural sections trees were
damaged, fences washed away
and roads left with gaping
seams across their surfaces.
The greatest damage was done
to the electric plant at the dam,
which seems to be a central
point for an electrical storm.
Within the building the elecI
trical display was brilliant, con-
tinuous and dangerous. Re,
peated bolts of dazzling fire
slipped along the heavy cable
between the dam and the city,
running into the building and
scattering in all directions. Two
important pieces of. machinery
were speedily put out of bust
ness, and as a consequence the
plant was compelled to close
down.
AS soon as telephone COM
munication could be established
Supt. Shumaker learned that the
damage was of serious nature,
and prepared the power plant
in this city for instant operation.
! Later he made an examination
Of the plant at the dam, and an
[nounced that the repairs res
| quired would take two or three
days atleast. In the meantime
the plant here will furnish the
power.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
THOMAS COOK .

Thomas Cook, a prominent retired
farmer, died on Wednesday at his
home in Frederick county after
lingering illness, aged SO years. He
leaves five sons and three daughters,
For many years prior to coming to
this country he was Scotland yard
detective. He was native OF Devon.
shire, England.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
KILLED BY A BRICK.
BROTHER OF SENATOR CAMPBELL
MEETS A TRAGIC DEATH.

was Enroute Home From MeKeesport
W hen Missile Was hurled Through
Ssfgs9ass sasxrsEssa~aEss r-r-.--4Hr
- the Car window. n--
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
DIR. WIN. PINoKNEY EWING.

DIR. William Pinckney Ewing. aged
"a, died at his home in Charles Town
on Wednesday. He was one OF the
most widely known persons In the
state and the oldest in Charles Town.
having an active practice there for owe
30 years. He was native OF Rock
bridge county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
CONDITIONS HERE.

The situation in this city Wed.
nesday has been more favorable
than since Saturday last, al
though there was still much suf.
fering among those who were
compelled to be about in the
sun. The government cher
mometer went to, 90 degrees,
while others registered as high
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-22
DEATH OF MRS. GARRETT
Expired at Her Home on West
King Street tuesday Night.
DAUGHTER OF MRS. DREHER
Native of Pennsylvania and Remains
Were Taken TO Carlisle
For Interment.

rhe many friends of Mrs. +. III.
Garrett OF this city, were greatly
shocked Tuesday to learn OF her
death, which took place at the home
of her mother Mrs. f. r.. Dreher. on
West King street, shortly before mid
night last night. Death was due TO
meningitis.
Mrs. Garrett had been i'll for only
about two weeks, but her condition
was regarded from the outset by the
physicians as extremely grave. and
they held out litrle hope OF her re-
covery.
Mrs. Garrett was native of Phila.
delphia, but removed to Martinsburp
with her mother, Mrs. Dreher, when
the latter assumed the management
of the, Berkeley hotel about four and
a half years ago. During her resi-.
dence here she made many friends.
and the news of her early death was
received with regret by ALL She was
aged 80 years.
The funeral services were held
privately on Friday morning before
the departure of the northbound train
on the Cumberland Valley road at
S:l5 O'Clock. The remains were
taken 10 Carlisle, Pa, where they
were inferred in the family burial
yraun -
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1905-01-18
Letter from Ruhamah.

Dear Editor: Please allow me
space in your valuable columns for q
few lines.
The health of This community ia
very good.
Rev. j. p. Attaway breaches a,
this place the second and fountll
Sundays in the month. We have q
progressive Sunday school at tllis
place, with Mr.. James Hendricks
superintendent.
Prof. AIc d. Wcams returned home
from Hendersonvile, N. G., fcw
days ago. He has char@a of the
music at the Ruhan:a Sunday. echool
md is an excellent singer.
G.. D. Cantrell returned home from
High Point, whore he has bcci, fer
8, ma time
Msck Griffin, of this place, left 70,
T.xas last saturday.
n. ". Cantrcil has inst conal,!cted
Il large new barn.
Onr school stan ted up on January
2nd, with Miss Ada Gillespie in
ch irge.
Best wishes to the Sentinel.Jour.
40 B'ack Head.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1905-01-18
nafsl Happenings.

Dear sentinel: 8I wilEgivg you &
few sketches from this quiet vicinity
Mrs. Elizabeth Gillespie has re
turned to hor home near Brevard.
Mr.. q. P. Gillespie aud family
visited at Tho home Of A. T. Winchos.
er last Sunday.
Mr.. ]. II. Chapman and family
visited at tho homo Of Mr.. w. B.
Iouigb!Dod rouently.
Mrs. r. j. Winchester has returned
home from an extended visit TO rela-
tivLs and friends down on the Ooleuoy
river.
Mr.. j. IT. (GooO Chapman is the
champion farmer of this section. He
made 100 bushels Of corn, 9 bales Of
cotton, 80 bushols Of potatoes, 80
bushels Of white beans and 8 bush In
Of peas. All this he made With ore
OK. He aud his wife di | all tie
work with the exception Of sman
amount that he hired in the summer.
Who can beat that7 1t wus made n
a mountnin place be!>nging to Airs.
Harriet Bowie.
There is single mot far from
this section VINO is ding 33 head
Of hogs for tho market and his OVID
use, and he has othei things around
him in proportion. Snme young lady
would do we'll to set her cap for
him.
We are delighted to read Uncle
leke's letters, especially the one that
in the issue of the 4th and
the one before that. Hurrah for him.
Mountain Sprout.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1905-01-18
Saved From Il trritIp Death

The family OF Mrs. NJ. j.. Boblitt of
Bargerton. Tenn, saw her dying and
were powerirss to help her Tho most
skilled physlcians AID every rem ly
used, failed, while consumption was,
slowly but surely Ia nG her Efr. To
this terrible hour DIR. .iug's New Dis
coNcry for cnnsampt'' turned dea, .ir
into joy. Tho first Tie brought IN.
mediate relief and its nSinucd use M
''e:ely cured her. IT,; tue most cert iii.
care i'll the world for i'll tbroat and irn,
oGbics. Guarantee bottles SOC Ant;
%1.G0. Trial bottles free at Pickrns
Drag Co.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1905-01-18
EaSleV z. r. d Nn 6

Dear Editor: | will try to give y II
q few dots this week, but it is so cold
1 don't know much news, for T have
to sit by The fiye and try to keep from
freezing.
MIR. L. .. Jameson and son went
to lGasley Monday on business.
Miss jamie Bright is teaching the
Leahardt school this winter Miss
jamie is an excellent lady, and is
loved by all who know her.
Miss Fenie Sat!erlie,d and two 1t,
tie sisters visited their eister, Mrs.
Lizzie Jameson, of Clement, recen,l,
Everybody has bad cold. Dou',
look like every body would try TO bt
alike, but they arc all having colds
just the same.
l do enjoy Uncle Zoko's pieces.
wish wo had moro than one Uncl,
Zeke to write for us. I wonder if u,
could answer some questions if W,
would ask him some.
Miss Lenora Hendricks 10 teaching
fionrishinS school at Maynard.
MIR. BOSS Smith visited bis mothe
at Eas 'ey Saturday and Sunday.
Correspondents, cheer up and Civ,
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1905-01-18

~ "a EsNNSNyONC4 .4tpt ~, ~ ". NJ /.
n,talled the officers fos tAs ousQipa 3
Masonic year last Friday night. III {
following were duly installed: w. r.
McFall, W. NJ 81. L. Bolt, S. W.; j.
Il. Ashmore, j. w.; +. u. COX, seer,
tap; Guy McFall, treasurer. II. II.
lsoark, S. d; j. T, Partridge, j. D.
II. II. Baker, tiler; Il. u. Webb and
}. L. Taylor, stewards. After the
installation the craft were called from
tabor to refreshment and rofreshec
themselves at an oyster supper. Du.
ring the evening number Of felici.
tous speeches were made for tho good
OF tho order. Keowee Lodge is one
Of the oldest in the up country and is
now iL tho most prosperous condition
since it's organization.