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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-04

Oklahoma City. Ok, March 3d.
Rock Island passenger train No. !,
drawn By two engines, ran into an
open switch at Council. eight miles
west Of this city, at O'Clock Friday
morning, Wreeking both engines and
the mail and baEgags ear and XIII
ing one engineer. an unknown negro
and fatally iniuring one fireman and
seriously injuring a porter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-04
Id CO.. p.I.n.l,, Nam,d.

Washington, March 2s.-MIss Mabel
r. Boardmhn and Surgeon General
o'ReIlly Of Tie army win be among
ne American delegates to the lnler-
national Rec Cross congress which
yin open n London. June 10. -Four
1theg delegates viii Be selected By
ne state department. one Of whom
rnl represent TIE navy a ne con
Eren
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-04

''Preventicsp promptly check a
cold or the grippe when taken early
or at the ''sneeze stage" Preventics
cure seated colds as we'll. Preventics
are little candy cold cure tablets. and
DIR. Shoop, Racine, Wis, will gladly
mail you samples and book on colds
free, If you will write him. The
samples prove their merit. Check
early colds with Preventics and stop
pneumonia. Sold in Do and 25c boxes
by Townsend, the druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-04
First published in the Abilene Weekly Re
Hector March q. 1901
Notice Of Appointment.
STATE OF KANSAS, L..
: Dlokinann County, 81

STATE OF KANSAS, J.s.
Dickinson County,
In the matter Of the estate of Herman
schlessner, deceased, late Of dickinson
County, Kansas.
Notice Is hereby given that on the &th day
Of March, A, d. 1907. the undersigned was By
the Probate Court Of Dickinson County, Kan-
sas, duly appointed and qualified as executor
Of the estate Herman echlessneT. deceased,
late of Dickinson County, Kansas. All
parties interested In said estate will take
notice and govern themselves accordingly.
K. q. ecHLEssNRR
Executor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-04
First Published In Abilene Weekly Reflector
Mari h q, 1907.
Notice Of AppOit tment.

STATE OF KANSAS,
Dickinson County, 80
In the matter ofthe estate Of Matthew Boz
lind. deceased, late of Dickinson County,
Kansas.
day o 81 March e s'pD ioo7 The m upd dUs
signed was by the PROBATE Court Of Dlckin-
son County. Kansas. duly appointed and
qualified as executor of last will and tesla.
ment Of Matthew Roland, deceased, late OF
Dickinson County, Kansas. All parties In
tetested In said estate will take notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
PATRICK SCANLAN,
Executor Of last will and testament OF
Matthew Boland.
). s. SMITH,
Attorney.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-04

Spring Winds chap, tan and cause
freckles to appear. Pinesalve Car
bolized applied at night will relieve
that burning sensation. Natures own
remedy. Acts like a poultice and
draws out Inflammation. Sold by
c. T. Townsend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-04

Feel languid, weak, rundown
HeadacheP Stomach "offnp just a
plain case of lazy liver. Burdock
Blood Bitters tones the liver and
stomach, promotes digestion, purifes
the blood.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-04

Il suffered habitually from oonsti-
patton. Doan's Regulets relieved and
strengthened the bowels, SO that they
have been regular ever since. "A.
2. Davis. grocer, Sulphur Springs,
Tex.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-04

The News-No Pure Drug Cough
Cure Laws would be needed, II all
Cough Cure is = and has been for 20
years. The National Law now re-
quires that II any poisons enter into a
cough mixture, 1t must be printed on
the label or package. For this reason
mothers and others should insist on
having DR.. Shops Cough Cure. No
poison marks on DR.. Shoop's labels
land none in the medicine, else it
must by law be ON the label. And
it's not only safe, bnt it is said to be
by those that know it best, a truly
remarkable cough remedy. Take no
chance, particularly with your chill
dren. Insist on having DIR. Shops
Cough Cure. Compare carefully the
DR.. Shoop package with other and
see, No poison marks there! You
can always be on the safe side by de-
handing DR.. Shops Cough Cure
Simply refuse to accept any other
Sold by Townsend, the druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-04

Managua, Mic. March sO.--Costa
Rica has recognized the provisional
government Of Honduras. The pro-
Visional government Of Honduras,
established February 90 is headed by
Maximino Rosalss. Miguel ouuslI and
lgnhco Castro.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-04

81 Louis, March so.-Brevers to
The number Of 2.e0o. said to involve
WORKERS non every brewery IN ST
Louis. went On strike Frlday after
noon for Increases "a uagoa ransing
from i've % % pr cent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-04
First published In Abilene Weekly Reflector
March rs 1907.
Notice Of Appointment.

HIATE OF HANBAc, -.
Dickinson County, -
In she matter OF the estate OF Joanna Rnb.
bett, deceased. late Of Dickinson County
Kansas.
Notice Il hereby given that on the SIND day
Of March, A. d., 1901, the undersigned was BY
sas, duly appointed and qualified Hs Admins
traitor Of the estate Of Joanna Babbeit de-
ceased, lhte OF Dickinson County, Kansas.
All parties interested 10 said estate will take
notice and govern themselves accordingly.
J. W. RANDALL
Administrator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-04
Nsbraska Ilas R.IIwsy commIs.Ion.

Nse'esNa HaA V~NWay kommttliou.
Lincoln, Neb, March 2S.-covern.
,r Sheldon Wednesday signed the
railway commission bin. It carries
the emergency clause and Is imme.
dlately effective. but the railroads
are given 80 days without penalty IN
which to Gle freight schedules under
ne provisions Of The new law.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-04

Coughs and colds contracted at thi,
season Of the year should have imme-
diate attention. Bees Laxative Cough
Syrup, contains Honey and Tar and IL
unequalled for hoarseness, Group and
coughs. Pleasant to take; mothers
endorse it; children like to take it.
Contains no opiates. Moves the
bowels. Sold by G. F. Townsend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-04
First published In Abilene Weekly Reflector
March 80. 1907.
Publication Notice.

| = AAAA0sSNAVA ANVuAOV-
To II Omas NJ. Powell: 49, Powell. wife
Of said Thomas N. Powell whose first name
Is unknown; .aFah Higgins, wife Of ~ hn w.
Higgins; Phillip Schneider; RhOda A. Schnei-
deri Philip scheideri RhodA A. Schneider and
You and eaa b Of you are hereby notified
that you have been sued by Carl Meier In the
District Court Of Dickinson County, State Of
Kansas, IN an action wherein said Arl Meier
Is plaintiff and you together With others are
d PENDANTS, and that YOU must answer the
petition OF said plaintiff on or before the 18th
day OF May. A D, 1907, or the game will be
yon an each Of you, quietlng the tide and
| right Of possession of said plaintiff 70 the fol-
lowing described real estate situated IN Uick-
ilson Lounty, State OF kansas, to-wit: All
way of the Chicago, Kansas and Western
| hallway ompanbl the west half OF the
southeast quarter. he south half Of the
aortheast quarter Z xcePt one acre in the
quarter Of the nurfheast qugrter except one
acre of the west aids thereof all In section
nineteen u9l. township twelve (iy), south Of
range two (2), east OF the sixth PRINCIPAL me-
ridisD. and forever eujoising You aud each
Of you from setting mp . Cunning any right,
tile or interest IN or to said real estate OF
any part thereof adverse 10 the title and
rig . OF possession Of said plaintiff.
as nuRD & HUhD
g. B. SMITH,
20 Attorneys for Plaintiff.
First published in.the Abilene Weekly Re-
doctor March q, 1901
Publication Notice.
Ia the District Court Of Dickinson county.
state Of Kansas. Is.
Godfrey 0 Buhrsr. Plalutln.
LeNis Farley. his unknown heirs at law, de-
visees, Administrations, executors and
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28

When an eminent authority an
nounced in the Scranton Pa )Times
that he had found a new way TO
treat that dread American disease.
rheumatism, with just common, ey-
cry day drugs found in any drug
store, the physicians were slow in.
deed 10 attach much importance to
his claims. This was only few
months ago. To-day nearly every
newspaper in the country, even the
metropolitan dailies, is announcing
it and the splendid results achieved.
il is so simple that any one can pre-
pare It az home at small cost. fl is
made up as follows: Get from any
good prescription pharmacy Fluid
Extract Dandelion, one-half ounce
Compound Kargon, one ounce
Compound Syrup Sarsapsrilla, three
ounces Mix by shaking in a bottle
and take IN teaspoonful doses after
each meal and at bedtime. These
are all simple ingredients, making
an absolutely harmless home remedy
az little cost.
Rheumatism, as every one knows.
IS q symptom Of deranged kidneys.
Il is a condition produced by the
failure Of the kidneys to properly
filter or strain from the blood the
uric acid and other matter which. II
not eradicated, either IN the urine
Or through the skin pores, remains
in the blood, decOmposes and forms
about the joints and muscles, caus
ing the untold suffering and deform.
ity Of rheumatism.
This prescription is said 10 be a
splendid healing, cleansing and in
vigora,ing tonic 20 the kidneys, and
gives almost immediate relief in ali
forms Of bladder aud urinary trou-
bles and Oacksche. lie also warns
people IN a leading New York paper
against the discriminate use Of many
patent medicines.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28
At the journal Helm.

THE ARGUS is pleased to note
that Mr.. Edward McGrew Heer-
mans has been given full control
OF the editorial and local depart
ment of the Preston County Jour-
nal. In recent interview with the
Fairmont Times he stated that
having found journalism anything
but a get-rich-quick profession he
had decided to forsake the profes-
sion and embark in the real estate
business or some other enterprise
which he considered as lucrative
as Col. Mulberry's eye water.
Now, having re-entered journal
ism, we take it that the machine
and Bro. Whetsell have offered
sufficient inducements to place
Bro. Heermans on Easy street for
the next year. As his versatility
isonly excelled by his pink whis-
kers, when he cultivates the hir.
suite, he should find no trouble in
espousing any political principle
which is championed for revenue
only. He has been known to
have occupied all political chairs
and has had a varied and varie.
gated experience in defending and
denouncing all political parties.
1t goes without saying that Bro
Heermans is an accomplished
newspaper man and we extend tc
him a hearty welcome, but We
shall insist that he explain certain
acts Of the statehouse machine
without resorting to sophistry ant
fallacious reasoning, in which h,
is past master.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28
Girl Slrnck nv Trnin

The year.old daughter of Nj
and Mrs. John Piles, Of Hiorra,
while walking on the track near her
home wednesday morning Of last
week, was struck by No. 3, the fas,
mail. She was hurled thirty feet
through the air. al'ghtng against
the mail crane. DR.. Fortney, the
local physician, was summoned and
found bad cut on the head, several
cuts and bruises about the face ana
mouth and on her left side. lie
says that with proper care she will
recover.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28
DEATH RECORD.
mrs. martha 1. Grenlhouse

Mrs. Martha 1. Greenhouse,
was born November a8, 1881;
died October a8, 1907, aged IS
years II months. she joined
Mount Nebo Baptist church April
20, 1902; was married TO Will
liam Greathouse on August 2S, 1873.
To tins union were born seven cnil
dren--four girls and three boys.
jesse, the youngest child, preceded
her about four years ago. Her hus-
band died October I, 1907. The
funeral sermon was preached by
Rev. G. J. Ward at Mount Nebo
Baptist church to very large con-
gregation. Interment was IN the
Galloway cemetery. Mrs. Great
house was one Of Preston county's
noble women.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28
William II. Ringer.

William II. Ringer. oil Morgans Glade,
died Saturday. November az 1907. aged
about 90 years. The funeral took place on
Monday interment being in Centenary
cemetery MIR. Ringer fell from an upper
floor OF his barn about two months ago and
received injuries which resulted in his
death
Deceased was born and always lived on
the old home farm. He was deputy sheriff
under Lloyd Shaffer aud held other minor
ofhces IN the county. He was a minister
oil the Methodist Episcopal church, and
did much good. but followed the occupa.
ton OF farming.
He was twice married. his FIRST wife be
ing daughter OF Joseph N. Miller. OF
Morgans Glade. She died about 10 years
ago. These children survive: Gratt. AT.
bert, and Mary. Some FIVE years ago he
married Miss White. OF Clifton Mills
who survives, with one child about six
months old.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28
Mrs. Lucy Giles

Lucy, wife OF George Z. Giles. died at an
early hour Monday morning at the resi-.
dence OF her daughter, Mrs Joseph De.
Haven. 7o7 Crawford avenue. ConneIlsyilIe.
Pa, aged 60 years. The funeral was held
from her late residence Tuesday afternoon
at o'clock. Interhent in Chestnut Hill
cemetery, Connelsyille.
Deceased was born rear West Newton.
Pa, and for number OF years resided in
Connellsville. About IS years ago she left
with her husband, coming TO Klngwood,
where she had since resided. About four
months ago she went to Connellsvile on a
visit and since that time had been in poor
health Soon alter her departure she
under vent an operation and Tuesday OF
last week suffered stroke OF paralysis.
which resulted in her death. a
Mrs. Giles is survived by her husband
and the following grown childreni Charles
l., George and Mrs. Joseph DeHayen OF
Connellsville, and Mrs. Minnie Snyder. OF
Kingwood. Three brothers, George H..
James, and William Deeds. Of Pusburg.
and one sister, Mrs. Bolivar Bowman. of
East Pittsburg, also survive
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28

The Newburg Oil and Gas Com
pany, principal Office Franklin, Pa.
and chief works in Lyon district,
Preston county, filed an application
for a charter at Charleston las,
week. The objects are to purchase,
own, and lease oil and gas lands
and other properly pertaining to the
particular business. Capital stock,
$4,000. Incorporators: +. A. Hus-
ted, j. S. Coffin, A. F. Miller, F.
ID. Sheetz, G.. F. Proudfoot, and C.
/. Proudfoot, trustee.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28
Mrs, Elizabeth ID. Hennessey.

Mrs. Elizabeth ID. Hennessey de-
parted this life November Q, 1907,
aged Go years 6 months, and II
days. She was formerly a member
of Mount Nebo Baptist church; had
called for her letter and probably
united with the Morgantown Baptist
church. Mrs. Hennessey had many
friends and relatives in Preston
county Her funeral sermon was
preached by Rev. c. ]. Ward at
Mount Nebo Baptist church to a
large congregation. Interment was
in the Cress cemetery.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28
DECEMBgR WEATHER.
Will BE Most DisagreeabIe Month OF
the Winter.

WIZ Nv svHs CCuuIC nODtu
the Winter.
Peter r. Smith gives US the fol
lowing forecast for December:
December will have some fair
weather following its opening, reach
ing up to the 10th, which Is likely
to be attended only by modified
periods Of disturbance. After the
10th changes will be more pro-
nounced, growing more intense,
cratic, and auc,uating.\ The tenn
perature will undergo extreme de-
grees Of change and rain, hail, and
sleet will materialize at the disturbed
periods. The causes or elements
which excite the meteorology will
be present at all the periods of dis.
turbance and also in added force.
December may be denoted as one
of the very disagreeable months of
the winter. Storms and Billiards
will be leading features in all north
eru parts and also reaching at times
in severe form the central sections.
Northwest winds will play their part
on the heels of storm waves.
The first disturbed period in De.
cember will be on or touching the
4th or sth, which likely will be mod
crate in its character of disturbance
-rain, followed by snow furries in
central parts in the north, starting
with rain, then sleet, and ending in
a winter storm on the. 9th or 9TH,
with a very cold wave coming out
of the north.
The wave will relax about the 9th.
The 10th, nth, and I2th will be a
disturbed period In which the cause
will grow more intense and cratic
and the period may continue over
the I4th into the next period, which
centers on the 10Th. 1t is at the
opening OF the winter solstice, when
wide and general causes for storm
agitation prevail.
This period will embrace high
winter gales, touching all parts of
the northsnd central sections; also
reaching far south. Rain, sleet, and
snow will be general IN its diffusion.
Then sweeping cold wave rushing
out OF the northwest, reaching ar
south, touching many orange groves,
will be the climax of this period of
disturbance on or touching the I7th
or 18th.
Az renewal of storm conditions
will preIail about the 22d and cad.
which is at the center of the solstice
period. The causes which then will
prevail may bring wide and general
snowfall and also extreme touches of
winter.
The rigor of the wave will relax
about the 27th or 18th, the temper
allure growing warmer, the clouds
more dense and threatening, followed
with ran and snow attended by
very cold wave out of the north.
Seating the new made monarch in
a palace Of ice will be the gift, OF the
departing year
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28
ONLY NECESSARY To
TREAT THE STOMACH
Claim of Central Figure in Recent Contro-.
versy Is Novel.

The new theory advanced By L. II.
cooper relative to the human storn-
ach has attracted such widespread
attention that the public In cities
visited by the young man has been
Joined by many physicians In a dis
cussion or his beliefs and medicines.
mar. Cooper says that human health
~ dependent almost entirely upon
the stomach. He says that no dis.
ease can be conquered without FIRST
elleyiating all stomach disorders. He
further says that most men and won.
en- OF this generation are ha1f-sick
owing TO degenerate stomachs. And
lastly, he claims that his New Dis
oovery medicine win rejuyenate the
human stomach In 90 days.
Cooper has been travelling from
one city TO another, conducting in
each what he calls q Campaign of
education. For the past year he has
met the public In the larger cities
OF tho country, and his success has
been phenomenal. Thousands Of
people have nocked TO his beadquar.
tors wherever he has gone, and the
sale Of his medicine has been beyond
anything Of tho kind ever before
Witnessed.
Possibly the most Interesting fea.
ture OF the attention this young man
has attracted IL what his army OF
followers. whom he has converted TO
his beliefs through his medicines,
have to say on the subject. The fol.
lowing statements are from two wen
known residents OF Chicago and Bos.
ton, respectively, and the enthusiasm
OF those Ia Characteristic OF Coopers
admirers generally.
Mrs. II. y. Mack. OF 1901 State
street, Chicago, says: IT have been
suffering for ~ years from a com
blnation OF stomach troubles, catarrh
and constipation. I had n gnawfng
pain In the pit OF my stomach. q aoEt
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28
Transferred 10 Newbnrg.

ii. p. Stuck, who has been agent
for the Baltimore & Ohio at Rowles
burg for some time, will succeed c..
X. Meizler as agent at Newburg.
Mr.. Metzler recently reslgned his
position with the Baltimore & Ohio
to 60 with the McrgIn,own & King
wood as lrainmaster.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28
A Suggestion.

1t would be an elegant idea il
everybody would sweep the mud
and slush from the fronts OF their
homes and business places. Just a
little work from each would greatly
improve the looks of our pavements
and make travelling for pedestri ans
much more comfortable and would
give visitors a better impression Of
our town
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28
U-ion Thanksgiving Services.

AS is customary union Thanks
giving services will be held today a,
1880 o'clock, the Methodist Epis-
copal church being selected. Rev.
e'rge b. DeveI will deliver the
sermon. and the uni,e'f choiis 1
K'ngwood churches VIII grea,y add
to the ractiveness Of the services.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28

The taxpayers demand that the
new editor of the Journal explain
to them why their taxes have in
creased in 1907 when the machine
and its organs promised that there
would be a material reduction in
the taxes for 1907. This is what
the machine is supposed to pay
the new editor for.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28

The Journal tax receipts for
1906 and 1907, conspicuously
placed at the head of its editorial
page, would be sufficient to con-
vince the average taxpayer wheth-
er "tax reform" represents an in
crease or a decrease in taxation in
Preston county. We ask that they
be published.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28
THANKSGIVING.
BIZ CHARLES BROWN.

Thanksgiving time.
The time that always should BE- here
Again Il In our cline.
We hold Il dear
To our great King. our God.
And never can q tear
Our praises elod.
lis true that oft
Wicked unthankfulness will come
Through n hearts own lining soft.
And stops its hum.
Some times the expressing air
Makes all our conscience dumb.
And bad we fare.
Yet while the sky
IL overhead and earth beneath.
Let all their thanks stili sigh.
In manse. on heath.
To our great King. our God.
That He may wear a wreath
Grown on the sod.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28

We don't know a cussed thing
about limericks, but we will wager
the last button on our Atlantic
City trousers that Charley Swisher
Will never be governor Of West
Virginia nor Bill Dawson United
States senator.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28

HOh SALE,-Two traction engines; two Ffick Q
and ~ HIP. four Russell one each iO III IL
and 20 HIP: one J. I. Case ~ HIP one Auliman a.
Iayior ~ HIP one CO User 10 HIP, one Huber i2 ZIP.
one heilman " HIP, two Russell compound one If
and one 20 HIP. Portabes on wheels: Orc Russell
ana one HIP ono ZIP and one HIP C,cisor.
one skid Prick 20 HIP. with center-crank engine
mounted On boiler; one Uerts pr Ip fni,,,ts bsi
and center-crank engine. detached. good outfit.
complete; ready for use: three Russell sawmiilg
With or without SAWS: one 20-inch under rune,
French burr. almost new dressed and in s,ocd
running order one Kelley Nos duplcv feed Grind
en- m good RrindiaR order. All the above machin-
erg h rebuiit, repaired thoroughly and h fracfi-
cally as rod as new. One wagon truck, will
sarfI safely - tons; new except hubs they arc
iOcust lot OF large and small balance wheels a.
gOoo as new; hall price Now machinery Russell
make Tor sale We buy. sell and trade Tor eoct
on s. band steam machinery. Wn NJ KINoAfD.
10 Cameron w Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-28

Last week Maj Carleton G.. Pierce
received his commission as assistant
adjutant general from Gov. Dawson
and is nov bu5ily preparing to eysc
uate Kingwood. AS circuit court
meets on Monday he will probably
remain until bic business as prose.
cutting attorney is settled, when he
will remove with bis family 10
Charleston. with regret we see
Kingwood losing another desirable
family, but the same time rejoice at
the good fortune of the major.