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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-03
WESTMINSTER.

Miss Katherine Grimes returned Monday
Miss Bessie Leach was at home over Sun.
day.
Richard Arnold has bought fine saddle
horse.
Miss Florence Nutting is visiting in Ben.
nington.
Tuesday.
Frank Thomas has moved his family to
Brattleboro.
Seth Arnold Of Boston was in town few
days last week.
Leon Fairbrother visited his sister in
West Brattleboro last week
| Mrs Joslin of Mt Carmel Conn, came
to j. E. Leach's Wednesday,
Miss Ethel Fullam is at home from Bellows
Falls for months vacation.
Miss Maud Jennison is spending a few
days at her home in Mills, Mass.
Carl Taylor of Windsor was guest of
Mr. and Mrs. John Kimball last week.
Rev. and Mrs W. F. whitcomb and fam
lily returned from their vacation Wednesday.
The Ladies Aid society held their month
ly meeting Wednesday afternoon at the yes
try.
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Adams of Keene, N.
H., are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson John
SON.
Annette Davis celebrated her ninth birth
day last Friday afternoon by having
party
Mrs. Joseph Hayes and children of Pep
perell, Mass, came Wednesday to Mrs. Mary
Jennson's.
Mrs. Charles Winter of West Brattleboro
is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. d. H.
Fairbrother.
George Wilkins and family took dinner
at Lake Spoford last Saturday, going there
in their auto
Mrs James Harrington and son, Harold
of Windsor have been visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Lapine.
s. A. Pierce of Kansas City has purchased
the Hills place. There will be an auction |
of the household goods Saturday.
George w. wilkins, ir, went to New
York Tuesday After spending a few days
there he will go to Beauford, S. c.
Mr.. Morrison's little 3 years old son
drank half a cup of gasoene last Fri
day but he has come out of it all right.
Mrs Sarah Hoar of Lowell, Mass, and
Mrs Mary Branshaw of Providence, R. l.,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. Pierce and son, Harold,
went to Greenville, N. H., Saturday to
yisit DR.. and Mrs. Hall. They returned to-
lay
Misses Orrie Esther, Alice and Nellie
)ale of Townshend came to George Will
mss Wednesday, where they will spend a
ortnight.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Fem and family and I
fr. and Mrs. B. F. Atcherson went to I
llstead Wednesday to attend the 40th an
iyersary of Mr. and Mrs. Chester John
on. They held picnic in their maple grove [
n the afternoon the guests were entertained
y the following program: Welcome ad-
ress, Mr.. Mallonee; welcome song; poem, {
Irs. F. W. Towland; music, photograph; :
ing, Mrs. Smith; reading, Miss Dickey;
nartet, medley; song, H. L. Lowell; closing
ing, America. Mr.. Mallonee was master
the day. t
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-03
The Way Out OF Il.

A young clerk grown up in the employ Of
prosperous German grocer was by reason
of his ability and knowledge OF all the de.
tails virtually intrusted with the manage.
ment OF the business, and although given fire.
queut advances Of salary, began to feel that
his services were absolutely indispensable
and not properly appreciated from money
point of view.
He laid the matter before his employer
who inquired further:
But Chon, vat II you should def
''oh, then you would have to get along
without me-" remarked John
After few minutes deep thought the
employer looked up at John and said
VEIL Chon, chust consider yourself
deaf. '7-Tiarper's Weekly
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-03
The uniyersnlist Church

This church will be closed during the
month OF August.
Mr.. Masseck will conduct service in Gull
ford on Sunday afternoon al ., and will
spend the first part Of the week visiting the
people In that parish.
Two members were received into the
church last Sunday.
The sewing circle will hold a piazza meet
ing with Mrs. Wyatt and Mrs Spear, 10
Washington street on Thursday, Aug. o.
from 1850 10 $50. Every lady in the parish
Is asked TO attend and help in the work
The Rev. Merrill Ward. a member Of this
church, will preach in Guilford Center sun
day, Aug TO- His many friends will be
hearing him.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-03
As Good as Dead.

Last time Consul General Wynne
came over from London fellow.pas-
senger was former senator who was
terribly seasiek. He suffered for sew
eral days.
Zone morning." said Wynne, "the
senator came out of his stateroom and
ran into a lady who was coming along
the passageway clad in the scantiest
raiment. She screamed and sought a
place of refuge.
- Don I be alarmed the seasick
statesman said. Don Z be alarmed,
madam; | shall never live to tell of
it. New York World.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-03
He Was All Right.

Mark Twain has handed out q story about
physician friend Of his who not long ago
had TO engage new chauffeur. A big
Swapping fellow applied and was ques
toned as to his technical ability, his size
and strength appearing wholly satisfactory
What is the first thing you do when you
find that your carbureter is out of order ~
asked the doctor. well, | tell ye, re-
piled the applicant, II honestly don't never
have trouble with il. II never gets out
of order. ! amt been sick one day for the
last two year Boston Herald
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-03

Yes, sir, exclaimed the repre-
sentative of commercial interests
"this pure food law is all wrong.
- What s the matter with it2' 'Mat
teri Why, man, if we couldn't adul
terate the poisons we use in our fancy
goods for table use they'd be fatal.
Ledger.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-03
WEST JAMAICA.

Mr. and Mrs c. T., smith have been visit
ing relatives In West Wardsboro.
Burt wilder is cutting the Magoon farm
and Edward Smith and son the Baldwin
place.
Mr. and Mrs. william white have gone
TO Manchester 10 visit Mrs Whites sister
Mrs Welman.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-03
MARRIAGES.

In Brattleboro, July 81. by Rev f. @, S
Edith Margaret Brasor, both Of Brattleboro.
In South Vernon. July rs, by A. A.
Dunklee, Esq, Walter T. Mack Of Mortified,
Mass, and Mrs Ellen NJ. Taylor of Win.
chester, n. II.
In Wiliamsville July 81, by the Rev. J..
G. Hazelton, Silas N. Kenney and Miss Della
NJ. Tuthill.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-03
BIRTHS.

In South Londonderry, July 81, q daugh-
ter to Mr.. and Mrs Luke Martin,
In Hinsdale, n, H. July %, daughter TO
Mr.. and Mrs. w. q. Smith.
In Townshend. July 81, daughter TO Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene Bemis.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-03
DEATHS.

In Dresden, Germany, July 81, Mrs. J. g.
Ullery, AZ.
In Wilmington July 20, Mrs. Betsy
Hams 70.
In West Brattleboro, July 80 Mrs Eliza
p Ames II.
In Jamaica, July IS. Cyrus Farmer
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-03

Hostess-Won you sing something
for us, Miss Screecher? Miss Screecher
Why, er, most of the guests have
gone home, have they not9 Hostess
Yes; but some Of them seem inclined
to stay here all night.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-03
TAX NOTICE

All taxes due the late collector, R. E. Cor.
don, must be paid Immediately at the Office
of H. E. Taylor Son to settle the estate,
$4,000
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05
CtENCGls LIBRARY.


=Iort Being Mad % Provide Build
j13 with Furniture
\ cuUuir,oe has been appointed hy
Pref Cr.s Evans, chairman of the
board o. control of Carnegie Library.
20 sa,ioi funds to be used for pur-
asasiuo wninre for the library. This
committee ,was at work ycstorday
ana Wis ted "a number OF the business
men of Tn. citv. They began their
work Yesterday and win keep it NJ
from dar to day until they receive
sufficient amount to comfortably
furnish the library. Many of the bus
mess men have responded liborallg
- their solicitations and they have
luite 20 little sum raised. Many Of the
residents of The city have Responded
by swing handsome rocking chair.
and other furniture 50. badly needed
IN the library It is the purpose OF
he board Of directors of the library
and others who have an interest IN
its success to furnish a. as nicely a.
possible aud this is the olly method
they have devised when will meet
he demand for furniture. The library
doors will be thrown open to the pub
lie on September 22.
The committee is making an effort
o secure handsome furniture before
,har time Sc the opening day and
night will be a grand success. They
viii circulate the petition throughout
he business sections of the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05
PERSONAL NOTES

G. w. Newman of Dixie is in the
city today
4 Kolb King has returned from a Visit
to Galveston.
John Cooner has returned from q
business trip to Galveston.
{. NJ. Litchfeld and John r. Guy are
in the city today from Wynnewood
! Frank Robinson has returned from
Galveston, where he spent four days.
: Harold Young departed today for
Waco, Texas, where he will enter the
Christian University
Mrs. George Henry Bruce left to-
day for Ada where she will visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Sam Torbett, and
family for some time.
Miss Vera Bird o, Pams Valley who
has been in the city the guest of Miss
Pearl Taylor, returned TO her home
this afternoon.
W. =. Terry Cf Paris Texas. is i'm
the city today from his farm at Kel-
ler, where he and his boys are at
tending to harvest work
Grove Chase was in the city today
from llealdton. He reports too much
rain but says cotton prospects through
out his section are very fine
p. p. Kearney departed today for
Denver, Col. Mrs. Kearney has been
in Denver for some time ard Mr.. Kear.
ney will visit her for a few days.
United States Marshal G. A. Porter
of the southern district, accompanied
by Assistant Jailer SHELTON, are Ard.
more visitors in Muskogee.-Time
Democrat.
j. A. Smith has returned from a
business visit to Kansas City and 9TH
or points north. He says a man from
indian Territory is respected by all
in the northern towns.
Walter Simpson, who for several
years has been employed with Burton
Peel Dry Goods Company as salesman,
has accepted similar position with
Madden e Co.
Robt. \. Jones and his mother, Mrs
NJ. 4. Jones, left today for Lees sum.
nit, No. where Mrs. Jones will visit
with relatives. Mr.. Jones accompa-
MED his mother to be with her ON the
trip and will return at once.
( /. S. Dolman and family returned
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05
MUST SELL At PAR.
city Council Has Not Disposed Of the
PAVING Script.

OIty COUNCIL Has Not Disposed Of the
Paving Script.
The mayor and the city council ex.
pect at any time to hear from the
several different companies who are
to make bids upon the paving certih-
Gates whereby the city council is
to raise money for pawn pthe streets.
Mayor Dick has oeen expecting 10
hear from these companies ever since
his return from Kansas City and Chi.
cago where he went in company with
the manager OF the McQuatters
,umUing and Manufacturing compa-
nv, which company has the paving
contract. They made this trip to
dispose Of the paving certificates.
ct Kansas CITY they were offered
uincty-two and hau cents ON the
dollar This as the only offer made
hut other companies were given an
opportunity TO oid upon the PROPOSE.
ticn ct handing the certificates, and
these bids should have been received
before this. Mavor Dick stated 10 the
council yesterday afternoon. at the
meeting of that body that in his
opinion, a hid Of nincty-Gye cents
would be made, ana that If this was
done in all probability 1t would be
accepted. The company which has the
contract for laying the paving will
have TO lose the other five rents
On the dollar. as the city can not dis
pose of the certificates for less than
par. II Is the opinion Of the coun-
cnmen that the McQuatters company
viii be willing to do this II this bid
Is received, which Is said to be very
probable, paving should begin within
twenty days after the bid is received.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05
Injured at Picnic.

Yesterday at the park the seats in
the auditorium fell and injured sew,
oral people. Mrs. j. ". Nelms was
the only person injured to any extent.
The falling crushed her feet, and
!, has given her considerable trouble.
The doctors have been unable TO tell
whether the foot is broken or not.
1t Is crushed very severely, however,
and may result seriously. There were
others injured by the falling seats but
their Injuries are slight. Mrs. Nelms
was resting quietly today but her foot
has been paining her considerably.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05
SANTA FE OPERATING LINE.
Line Between Chiekasha and Pauls
Valley in Charge Of Santa Fe.

Chickasha, |. r., Sept 5.-The Pauls
Observation-Disclosures line Is again
in charge of the Santa Fe people, the
change having been made last Sat
urday. There an agreement between
these two roads for on to operate it
six months of the year and the other
company the other six month. The
Rock Islands time expired last Sat
.urday A similar agreement Is said
TO exist between the two roads on
the Guthrie.Kingfisher line, the Rock
Island having taken charge of that
line last Saturday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05
PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD.
Contract Will Be Let For Heating
School Building.

contract VIII be Let tor Neatng
School Building
Yesterday in the Offices OF the First
National Bank the school board OF
the public schools held an interesting
session. President Cruce of the board
presided and all the members were
present. Besides there were a mum
Der Of contractors present. The pur-
pose of the meeting was to decide
what the board wanted in reference
to the plumbing work on the public
school buildings of the city. There
has never been any plumbing work
done on any OF the buildings. This
question coupled with that of the heat.
ing of the school buildings has been
before the board for tie past week
They have held three meetings on
this question in the past seven days.
At the meeting yesterday the plans OF
the plumbing work were gone over
and decided upon. Bids have been
called for by the board ON these two
questions. The bids will be received
In few days and the contract let.
The board has been very busy for the
past two months and still has mum.
ber Of questions TO decide. They
have done % vast amount of improve.
ment work ON tie High School build.
ing and OBJ. public school building in
the First ward. Also they have let a
contract for the erection of two new
buildings, one in the Second and one
in the Fourth ward
The contract will be let for the
plumbing and the heating Of the two
new buildings in a short time and
the work win be rushed to completion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05
Chief Has New BUGGY.

The fire buggy for Chief of the Fire
Department Il. c. Slaughter arrived
this morning and is now at the freight
depot. The buggy has been ordered
for three months and has been expect
ed every day for some weeks. 1t is a
special make and a regulation fire
chiefs buggy. 1t was ordered from the
Anderson Supply company of kan
sas City. The cost of the buggy was
$1S5, besides the freight, which will be
about s-5. The buggy is the best fre
buggy made and will be quite an addi-
uon tc the department. Chief Slaugh-
ter will not take the rlggy out until
tomorrow and pro ably not until the
ground dries off from the recent rains.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

II. Kampner has resigned his posi-
tion with w, II. Byrd & Co. and will
embark in the tailoring business. lie
will occupy the building vacated by
the Western Union Telegraph com
pany. Mr.. Kampner has been in the
witty year and is well known to many
Ardmore people.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05
CIosinn Hours CHANGED.

Beginning last night the dry goods
houses of the city will remain open
until nine o'clock at night instead OF
closing at eight as has been the Gus
tom during the summer. This agree
mrnt was made with the Clerks union
to take effect on the first Of Septem-
Der, but as the first was Saturday
and the stores remain open until nine
on that night anyway, and Monday
was Labor DE-. and the stores d,l
not open, last night was the first time
the future custom was observed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05
Democratic Orator.

w. S. Whittinghill of Enid, Okla,
one Of the leading democratic orators
of the new state, will be here Fri
day night and will address the people
of Ardmore at the United States court
house. The ladies are especially in.
yited to be present.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05
OF Interest," 10 Many.

Foley's Kidney Cure will cure any
case Of kidney or bladder trouble that
Is not beyond the reach Of medicine.
No medicine can do more. Hoffman
Drug Co. city Drug store. .
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

Miss Wakefield, assisted by Miss
Natalie Williams, will open Kinder
garten and Primary Monday, Sept. 10,
at Mrs. Peoples Studio, near High
School. Arrangements will be made
to convey children who live far SO
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

Just received a fall shipment OF
Knox and Stetson hats. Something
swell. Come in and see them. W.
II. Byrd G. Co. 5-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

The Ardmoreite is thankful for a
treat of delicious musk melon from
Mrs. c. p. Hall, of North Caddo street.
This melon was 16 inches in length,
2S 12 inches in circumference, and
weighed % pounds.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05
Championship Belts,

The fire department has done no
practicing fer the past week on ac,
count of the muddy condition of the
streets and the horses are impatient
to go. AS soon as the streets cleds
off the boys nave arranged fer a
fire exhibit. They will compete for
the championship belts, which have
been purchased for this purpose. II
has been the intention of Chief Slaugh.
ter to have these competitive prac.
aces weekly but their arrangements
have somewhat been interfered with
"a account of the rains.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

John Prater has taken charge of the
misit department Of the ]. ]. Stolfa
tailoring establishment and will be
found there in the future. Mr.. Prater
is experienced in this line. The J..
J, Stolfa headquarters will be moved
tomorrow to their new quarters across
the street from their present stand.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

Suits, all wool, tailor made from
$40 up; pants, SO up.
19-lm j. J. STOLFA.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

Just received a car load of corru
gated iron, all lengths.
BIVENS, CORHN &FRENSLY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

Selvidge Business College has
special offer in this paper. Read it.
24-tf.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

Fresh fish and celery every day at
the Cold Storage Market. sim
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

Nobby styles in Knox and Stetson
hats. W. II. Byrd & Co. 5-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

We are headquarters for up to date
dresse:s. w. II. Byrd & Co. 5-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

People read all the want ads in
the afternoon paper.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

Original laxatiXe coug' syrip. Ken.
nedy's Laxative Hoaoy and Tar. Nc
Opiates. Sold by Hoffman D.ug co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05
MARKET REPORTS
(By e. e. Gulllot g. Co, members OF
New Orleans Cotton Exchange.)
COTTON MARKET.

Ardmore, Sept 5.-The following
are the quotations for today:
Liverpool Futures
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

Harrison House gives 81 accommo
dations for 81 a day. 24-12
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

New up to date hats at w. II. Byrd
& Co.'S. 5-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05
Pasture.

Good grass and water, 81 per month,
cash Phone 372, Plainview Farm. 2ltf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

City Fish Market will remain per-
manently at 1O4 East Main next door
to Hall & Hills. 26 I'm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

Come in and see the line Of Stet.
ron and Knox hats just received w.
H. Byrd & Co. SO
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

Just received, a car load OF CORFU.
gated iron, all lengths.
BIVENS, CORHN &FRENSLY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

The 're-s fer comfort and longest
wear is orr Smithsonian truss We
sulrant perfect ct. S1oo to $500.
. 2. J. RAMSEY, Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

Always something new in styles. w.
H. Byrd and Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

Remember, free baths at the Harri,
son House. ...s 24-l2
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Daily Ardmoreite. so cents per month.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-05

Just received, car load of CORFU.
gated iron, all lengths.
BIVENS. CORHN &FRENSLY.
The Washington times., 1906-03-04

and the balance when we secured
better business.
Even that looked good to me,
and | agreed to the reduction. But
there was an old-timev in the enter
tainment who had been engaged for
twenty-five per. The manager gave
him the same gag, but he wouldn't
have it and nearly wrecked the Office.
demonstrated with him and pointed
out that the manager would pay us
the other half just as soon as we
could land bigger business, but
that didn't go with my fellow-artist.
The manager owned a milk shop
and needed the money. So every
morning we were on hand bright and
early to keep an eye on the business.
Every time an old woman came in
to buy nickel's worth of milk we
attached the nickel. 1t was a slow
process, but eventually We got all
the money that was coming to us"
Norworth has always seemed to
me just a little bit too quick in his
monologues for the perception of an
average audience, and | mentioned
my opinion.
Il frequently get called down by
my friends for that" he said. "I
nave acquired the habit of leading
up to the point of my stories sudden
ly and switching off to something
slse just before / arrive drop the
The Washington times., 1906-03-04

last word of a sentence, or part of
word, and trust to the intelligence
Of my hearers. 1t works all right
as long as they follow me, but the
trouble is that l know so we'll myself
what is coming that clip sentences
more and more and wind I'D by leav-
ing so much to the audience that
they miss the point When that hap
pens l become careful for a while.
but gradually relapse. 1t is an eff
fective trick If not overdone. but. of
course, have to consider the make
up Of my audiences. In PHILADELPHIA
and Washington, for instance, rat
tie along pretty fast because / know
the people in front are quick to catch
on. In town like some 1 play in
New York State I have to be more
careful
buL uon [ you ngure on a differ
ence of intelligence in a single audi
ence? The gallery might not be
reached by the stuff that catches the
downstairs.
In a city like this there is very
little difference noticeable between
the up and down stairs. In great
many other cities there is. But
don't pay any attention to the gal
lery audiences. I am working for
the body Of the house. Every little
while throw in something that I
think will appeal to the people up-