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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-29
ADDITIONAL PERSONAL S.


Mrs. S. F. Williams, of Lineville, has
been visiting the past week at the home
OF her brother, Give Yost. and her
sister, Mrs. John Chastain jr., east of
town.
Miss Coral Sanford, of Garden Grove,
passed through this city Tuesday re-
turning from Des Moines where she had
been trimming in wholesale millinery
house for several weeks.
Mrs. E. K. Pitman goes to Des Moines
tomorrow and remains there until after
the State Fair and will then go to Leon
to visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G..
Harris.-Pella Chronicle.
W. R. Young, of Blue Ridge, Mo-, a
brother of the late Geo. T. Young, of
this city, was visiting his neices, Mrs.
f. E. Thompson and Miss Helen Young
in this city last Thursday.
Mrs. Claudio Richards and children,
of Broken Bow, Neb., passed through
this city Monday. on their way to
Pleasanton for visit at the home of
her aunt, Mrs. w. S. Clark.
Drs. W. ]. and Fl. L. Robinson, the
we'll known dentists of Des Moines,
passed through this city Thursday re-
turning from few days visit with
their parents at Davis City.
]. A. Caster left today for Chicago
where he will meet his wife and son
Brown who have been visiting for sew
eral weeks at the home of Mrs. Casters
father at Hanoverton, Ohio.
Mrs. William Phillips and children re-
turned Thursday from Ford City, Mo-,
where they had been visiting for a
couple of weeks at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Minnie Combs.
John Ofdeld, former we'll known
resident Of this vicinity, now living at
Utica, Mo-, came in last Wednesday
evening to visit short time with his
many friends in this vicinity.
Miss Opal Jenree, of st. Joe, who has
been visiting at the home of her grand
father, Uriah Mitten, in this city, went
to Charlton Thursday to visit a few
days with friends in that city.
Edgar Mauk, of Princeton, Ind, passed
through this city last Thursday on his
way to visit a few days with old friends
at Pleasanton and look after a farm
which he owns near that place.
Mrs. j. D. Strong and daughter,
Leila, of Gerry, Okla, arrived last Fri
day to visit relatives. They are visit
ing with the ]. D. Rumley and Len.
Craft families.-Van Vert Record.
Mrs. ]. L. Watkins, of Aline. Okla,
came Tuesday for visit at the home of
S. E. Benefiel in this city, and will also
visit with relatives at her former home
in Van Vert before returning home.
. j. Chadd, of Omaha, was visiting in
this city last week with his old friend,
W. W. Potts. He left Thursday after
non to visit friends at Garden Grove
and Ottumwa before returning home.
Mrs. A. e. Finch returned Monday
evening from visit in Ringgold county
at the home of her sister, Mrs. John
Asher. Her neice Miss Florence Asher,
came home with her for weeks visit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-29
r-Spidle.

At the home of the groom's brother,
Mr.. Earl Trisler, in south Leon on Sun
day evening, August 25th, Mr.. Bert G.
Trisler and Miss Rose Spidle, both OF
Garden Grove, were united in the holy
bonds of wedlock, the ceremony being
performed by Elder E. NJ. Romine, of
the Christian church. Mr.. and Mrs
I'risler are popular young people OF
Garden Grove, and their many friends
extend hearty congratulations They
will make their home in this city, having
rented Frank Aliens property in north
east Leon, and will go to housekeeping
at once.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-29
Baptist Church.

Meeting at Palestine next Saturday
and Sunday at II a. m. Preaching at
Hickory Grove at p. m. Special
meetings will begin in the Leon Baptist
church next Sunday night. Everybody
welcome. Come to the gospel meeting.
Jas. A. Armstrong, pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-29
Mrs. Maud May Marsengill, of Wood

Mrs. Maud May Marsengill, of Wood
land township, has brought suit for a
divorce against her husband, Edmond
Marsengill. They were married at
Leon on December %, 1901, and lived
together until June 20, 1905, when with
out any cause he deserted her and has
ever since absented himself and has not
contributed to her support or their
three minor children. She asks for a
decree and that she be awarded the
custody and control of the three minor
children. John w. Harvey & Son at
torneys for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-29

By the Corydon papers we notice
that the city council of that town has
employed civil engineer to go over all
Of the streets and establish permanent
grade so that sidewalks can be made to
conform to the established grade when
new ones are put in. That is what the
city council of Leon should do, and do
at once, have a permanent sidewalk
grade established. There are many
blocks of cement sidewalks being built
in this city, and some of these times
some of them will have to be. changed
on account of the grade. No time should
be lost in havinga permanent sidewalk
grade established in Leon, and while it
costs some money, it is money we'll
spent and worth hundreds of dollars to
property owners.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-29
One on the Moon.

Conway, No., Aug. %, 19O7.-In your
issue of August 1, 1907, of which some
one kindly sent me copy thanks,
your Astronomical writer says: at is
very seldom that an eclipse comes on
the night that the moon is full,
want him to "stand up" while say tc
him, my son, it is impossible at any
other time on the moon.
q M KNapp
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-29
Methodist Notes.

Next Sunday at II a. m. Old peoples
service. Good old songs, specially
chosen choir. ALI day service. Love
feast at 2:30 p. m. Conveyances for
old people. Preaching also at p. m,
other services at the usual hours. All
cordially invited. s..s, VI
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-29

Prot. A. G. Voelker, the new superin-
tendent of the Leon public schools, ar
rived Tuesday with his family, and are
getting located in the Hamilton property
IN north Leon recently vacated by G. @.
Little. On behalf OF the citizens of
Leon we extend a cordial welcome to
them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-29

The M. 3. Sunday School will enjoy a
picnic a Casters lake on Friday Of this
week. The pupils are requested to meet
at the church at 10o'clock and go to the
lake in body.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-29

Mr.. J. Fl. Jennings, of Lucas, Kas., and
Mrs. Martha Owens, of Pleasanton,
were married in the clerks Office in this
city last Wednesday, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Justice G. W. Beck.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-29
License to Wed.

]. a. Jennings, Lucas, Kan.
Mrs. Martha Owen, Plessanton, ].
Bert G. Trisler, Garden Grove. h.
Rose 3. Spidle, Garden Grove. :.
Lew G. Rieck, Garden Grove J. !.
Grace Cartwright, Garden Grove ..........
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-29

WANTED Old pop corn, 1ac per pound
in ear or Be shelled.
S. E. BENEF1EL.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-23

STax reform got nice little boost
at the hands OF the Republicans of
the 18th Senatorial district the other
day at the meeting at Elkins when DR..
.E.sW. Brown was nominated as the
lnccessor OF the late Senator Talbot,
Zof Buckhannon. The following reso,
'2lntipn was enthusiastically adopted:
I'VE approve Of the courageous leal.
$ership and practical administration of
Governor w. N. o. Dawson: Of his
exceptional services for the people in
theirightia as he saw and sees the right,
ssIt is gratifying to know that the State
administration is doing and will do all
SIT. can Ito carry out the principles OF
tax reform. so that taxataion will be
sSSeqHai and uniform"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-23
RIVESV[LLE

RIVESVILLE. Dee. c3.-The pro-
,tracted meeting which has been in ses-
sion here for the last few weeks came
to n close Sunday morning. although
VIII be followed for an Indefinite time
by prayer meetings. Much good has
been done at this meeting and the
writer will venture to say that no
town or section Of country In Marion
county was more in need Of shower
of the Holy Ghost Than Rivcsville. AL
though it was thought that the devil
and his whole family were up the
creek 1t has been decided that n few
Of his children were hanging out
around Rivesville. but their rations
have been cnt so short that every
thing looks very disc0uragIng 10 his
ravenons stomach OF late, and he has
gone to McCurdysville to winter
Mr.. Laban Prlckctt, Of Winfield dis.
trict, was circulating among friends
at Rlvesville Sunday last While here
he visited his mcle Josiah Prickett,
who has been seriously Ill for some
time, but recently had very serious
sick spell. but at present Is reported
some better. {
Mrs. Jemima Taught, Mrs, Nancy
Prickett and MIR. Thornton Baker are
aged people Of this place and rural
route whose age and serious Illness
renders their cnses almost HOPELESS as
far us permanent recovery is concern
cd.
The Riresrfile graded school is pro.
crossing nicely at present as 1t has
been during the term. although all
very much regretted that Mr.. L. C.
Wilson. the principal Of the school.
had to give up his position OH account
of slckness.i housh luck ily his place
has been ably filed.
Mr.. McDaniels. the present princi.
pal, is conducting his part of the
school so far without any marks of
displeasure and his assistants are do.
ing likewise. Miss Maud Snodgrass
Is teaching her seventh term and her
work still commands admiration, and
Miss Cora Valentine has charge OF the
primary department AMI a more con.
servatiye, up.to-date primary teacher
has not represented the Rivesville
graded school for years. II ever. than
she has proved herself 10 be, so we
can safely pronounce the school q
success, and the patrons should be
and doubtless are. thankful that such
Is the case.
Now a snap shot at the truant law
right away quick.
The traaRt law, good law. ought ia
be enforced; sure thing: make the
brat go to school II he isn't sick. Send
his dad to Jail and make him pay n
fine If he don't send the youngster:
give the trlant officer praise for max.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-23

HEAVY MAIL FOR SANTA CLAUS.
AS a result of the order of the
spostofilce department allowing the de-
livery OF so.called Santa Claus let
Sters'Sto philanthropic societies and
Others In various parts Of the coun-
try, the mails are being flooded with
Sappeals to Saint Nicholas. In past
years oil Santa Glars communications
3deposited in the mails have been sent
i to the dead letter Office. His sympathy
( for the children Of the poor. who are
the principal correspondents OF San
8ta4 Claus, caused Postmaster General
Meyer to adopt more liberal attitude
this year and to order that such let
tiers be delivered to responsible So
cities or individuals who asked for
them. Reports from various large cit.
les state that an unprecedented mum.
Der OF letters addressed to Santa
tClaus are now being mailed and that
the activity OF the correspondents Is
probably due to Mr.. Meyers order. II
ut Is found that considerable number
gof dishonest or unworthy persons
have sought to take advantage of the
order, It Is unlikely that the expert
smeDt will be repeated next year. The
postmaster generals order is effective
Eonly to January ! and after that date
ALI Santa Claus letters will again be
cent to the dead letter office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-23
,istiN,.TEREsTiNa FIGURES.

we are accustomed to think OF the
United States as a great Nation, but
often I'VE do not stop to think what
makes 1t great. II Isl not only the
dand of the free and the homesof the
brave, but IT has more Of this
worlds goods than any other country
10 me world tableware some astound.
ing figures showing the amount Of
money IN the United States as well
as some OF the other leading coun.
tries:
The worlds stock OF money, accord
Sfng to the latest and most reliable
Adata obtained by the director OF the
1int, amounted at the close of the
Seqr 1906, according 10 the comptroll-
Ter ut the currency, to sf4 ,2S8. 100. 600.
or this total gold was not far from
oneshaffi n amount, being estimated at
S6,S91 $780, co. Silver money. full and
limited tender, amounted to- $780,
300, 600, while;uncoyereJS paper was es-
l2timated at s4 ,132. e00,n00.5 1t Is OF In.
terest to note shat So per cent. OF
the gol that, IS. IS, 5SS, 800, 900 -
was, held blythe following eight coun.
tres IN }ihe order named: United
Yates, $1,59S,3O00o0; Germany. ST.
t300. 900: Russia. s939.400 900;
NICE, s926,400,o00: United Kingdom.
\700,000; Austria-Hungary, s30G,
Zoo; Italy. s215.500,O0O, and Spain.
100000. The same countries held
Ter cent. of the stock of silver the
ted States leading with sG9S.7OO.-
@ Forty, per cent. OF the stock OF
covered Viper was also held by the
iHtries. Iane,l, the United States
fain coming first with 100000.
jltside of the countries mentioned In.
}haShad tho largest stock of gold, viz,
s337,S0O,0Oo.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-23

Pittsburg through the kindness of
the Bell Telephone Company
which generously donated the
free use of its lines. When Mr..
campsey reached Pittsburg today
he made report to the Commission
through MIR. Wilmot and shortly
before five o'clock this evening
the glad news was telephoned to
do whatever was thought best.
Fairmont that $4,000 in cash
would be given for the relief OF
the Mks99ngah widows and or.
phans. agrfs that thiaI
;is,aSya 's.f1; Aistmas gift,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-23
Credit Where

gagged in relief work, but he
gave Mr.. Wilmot a hearing
and very kindly consented to
to do whatever was thought best
in the matter of organizing the
committees. The committees were
later consolidated and reorganized
as mentioned elsewhere. Mr..
Wilmot returned to Pittsburg,
leaving MIR. Campsey here. He
remained in Fairmont until this
morning, he as well as the local
committee king kept in con.
slant headqp ssrs Of
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-23

az There is some talk now about can.
gdidates for Governor on the Democrat.
nc ticket. Senator Adam Littfcpage
and Hon. c.. NJ, Wet2el are the men
most frequently mentioned Now Is It
good time to talk about Democratic
candidates and to get their consent 10
enter the race for they VIII feel dis.
eoaragea as snaa as the Republicans
Snrine their ticket.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-23
new FUNDS
Continued from Page One.)

Continued from Page One.)
Frostburg Lodge, No. 470 Eks. $500
VIM H. Henry, Bethlehem Pa. ........... 100
Rob M. Fakeson Williamsburg Pa. 500
Cash, Warren Ohio Observation-Disclosures. ............. 100
E. G. Barnard Washington, D. G. Observation-Disclosures. 800
y. j. Ahenhurs New Wilmington, Pa. ........... $500
Ingram Richardson Mfg Co, Beaver Falls Pa 1000
American Fork & Hoe Co, Cleveland Ohio 1000
r. NJ Gallagher Hinton, w. 500
Herbert Davis, Baltimore 800
TO- P. Hyde Marietta, Ohio Observation-Disclosures. 800
BeeclNut UPacking Co. ........... .......... 5000
IS. H. Church, Pittsburg, Pa 500
Geo Updegraff Son. Hagerssown, Md .......... $500
Robt T. Townsend, New York 800
VIM A. Armstrong, New York ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 500
Sam Adams Chicago Observation-Disclosures. .......... 5000
john Heclel Rochester N Y............ ......... 1000
Cash. New York 200
L. D. Ranhium New York .............,.. 1000
Manhattan Shirt Co, New York 1000
Metropolitan Tobacco Co. New York $500
Cohen Goldman Co., New York ......:......... 1850
Grommet Buste Co, New York .......,....... 500
D. Price nvington, j, 800
L, & c. Stern New York ......... ............ 1000
@ l. Queen Grafton 1900
FOmer cIogg & Co., Lancaster Pa 1000
Illinois Feed Co, Chicago. Observation-Disclosures. 500
Wilson Bros Chicago ........ ............,.. 1000
Park Church S. S, Norwich Conu 5000
a. A. Shawkey Nj D.; Charleston 200
L. F. Cayendish Huntington, WA 1000
y. Nick Karnes Columbus Ohio .............. 500
w W. Heer, Portsmouth, Ohio observation-disclosures. 500
Minnie S ETcWhorer Charleston ............. 500
Postmaster, Hamilton Ohio ....:......... 100
Herald Pub. Co, Dayton, Ohio 2425
Pittsburg Leather Glue Co. 1000
Vega Suit Case Co, Philadelphia. 1000
Laing, Son 6 Harrar Philadelphia ........., 500
Cash. Philadelphia ........ 100
Colonial Salt Co., Akron Ohio 1000
Julian 6 Kokenge Co., Cincinnati Ohio $500
Vim. H Harris Sons Pittsbu.g 1000
J. = Casselbery New York 1. Is. 500
W. H Bearey, New York " loo
Cash. Washington, D. G. 100
Cash. Tifn, Ohio 81 . . . . "a. q: 100
w Dein, Rear Adm U. S, Navy 3. &. 800
sfho1eriogs Daby Claes New
Greengille pa .s 81. BOO
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-23

" Secretary Taft may not be quite
D satisfactory as 4 candidate for Pres.
$ident to Senator Foraker, but neither
was Mckinley nor Roosevelt and no.
}sbody else would be who stood for the
y people as against the interests so dear
Atost the Foraellr. kind Of politician. Taft
Z Is far in the lead in the Presidential
,Eacei and he will probably stay there.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-23

The, Clarksbprg Telegram has pre-.
seatea ITSELF with a fine new Web
saperfccting press. which will enable
that excellent paper 10 give It's pni-
IRONS better service than heretofore.
This ought TO be merry Christmas
Z for the Telegram.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-23
GOOD WORK DONE


AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FIVE PERSONS WAS
APPOINTED AS FOLLOWS:
MAYOR MOORE OF MoNoNGAH
HON ]. NJ JACOBS, OF FAIRMoNF
Mr.. r. 7. cUNN1NNGHADE, Or FAIRNoNT.
MR. JAMES McKAIN JR. OF MoNoNGAH
THERE WAS GREAT REJOICING THIS EVENING WHEN
The MESSAGE CAME Or THE MAGNIFICENT GIFT OF $685.
GOO. THIS WILL MAKE THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO DATE
FULLY $4,000 AND WILL GIVE THE COMMITTEE NEW
HEART IN ITS GREAT ENDEAvoR &c. GET THE AMOUNT
NEEDED WHICH Is ESTIMATED at 100000 THIS WILL
PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY $500 FOR EACH WIDOW AND
S1oO FOR EACH CHILD UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE AS
WE'LL AS PROVIDE SOMETHING FOR THE AGED PEOPLE
WHO WERE DEPENDENT UPON SOME OF THE VICTIMS.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-23

send help to those stricken BY; dis
aster and coming now Just sfter
the news Of the great horror on
Jacobs Creek in Pennsylvania
shows that the money Of Mr. Car
negie is not kept in the State Of
his adoption, but his generosity
is as wide as the world.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-23

Once more the date for the. sitting
Sof the Court OF Inquiry TO seek the
cause of the mine horror at Monongah
ghas been put forward. January 2 be.
Ing now suggested us the day OF con.
sge1ing.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-23

The aIorgantown Chronicle had a
VERY pretty edition on Saturday. It
Scoat aincd any<rery handsome pic
!stllres Of Morgantown's institutions Of
various kinds. V Z, Z. q
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-23
Police Court

Mortimer Smith was az Sunday
drunk Wlo was anel fpurte teen dollars.
William II. Carlton was aupther
Sunday drunk who obtaipeii Ills lianprs
from colored imam: He Swns finch
fourteen dollars.
Z Arthur Miller was a Sun day drunk
He was, fined fonr4 IN dollars. 81 i
Manus Kerns was ID Sunday drunk.
He was fined fourteen dollars.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-23
Andrew Cafnegi

Continued from Faga one1
will likewise chant lis praises,
while the whole State of West
Virginia will have more kindly
feeling than ever before for this
man who said it would be dis,
graceful for man to die too rich.
If all our millionaires were as gen.
erous and wise as Andrew Car
negie how much better the world
would be. The people are right
in feeling grateful to him for his
generosity and deeds Of kind
ness.
This gift 50 magnanimously
made viii: encourage others to
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-23

SIT looks like Santa Claus would have
;asbad pull through the mud in travel.
ing over Voc, Virginia this year,
Sn DrssepI 7>ptions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-03
The Luck Of the Vulgar

When one looks round at the jovial
happy, healthy faces of vulgar men
when one reads Of the vast sums they
leave at their decease, one is astonish
ed that the art Of vulgarity is not
taught in schools. If one has not in
herited certain proficiency from ones
parents, one has to pick it up oneself
The solution of the great problems OF
life, how to be healthy, how to procure
the privileges of the wealthy and q
reputation for happiness and wisdom
is to be vulgar.--Frank Richardson In
London Mail.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-03
His Amendment.

At one time while making speech
In the house Congressman Lowering
said, Il have referred, sir In passing
to the small stream which runs through
section of my congressional district"
Another congressman asked, as that
the stream for which the gentleman
last year solicited appropriations for
dredgingY
Mr.. Lowering, with great readiness,
replied: ''The same. Permit me to
speak, then, Of the river which dashes
and roars through my congressional
district and bears on Its bosom so rich
a portion Of the nations commerce"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-03
All Kinds Of Hammers.

The hammer, besides being a tool of
universal use, Is probably the Oldest
representative of mechanics tool kit.
The hammer was originally a stone
fastened to handle with thongs, and
1t was as useful as weapon as a
tool. Hammers are Of all sizes. from
the dainty instruments used by the
Jeweler, which weigh less than half an
ounce, to the gigantic fifty ton ham,
mers OF shipbuilding establishments,
some Of which have falling force Of
from ninety to hundred tons.-Balti-
more Sun.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-07-03
A Boys Essay.

A boy in village school gave some
strange information along the line OF
physiology in his examination paper for
he said:
The spine is long bone in the back
OF person. II has hinge in 1t; other
wise We could not sit down. Tight lac
ing drives the ribs into the heart, and
is therefore bad. High heeled shoes
pitch you forward so that you are apt to
get curvature of the spine, and this is
dangerous. Appendissetus is something
folks never knew they had until within
few years, and If the doctors had not
gone and told ii, it seems to me folks
would Of been better of. There is
something called the vermifum append
tx that gets clogged up like the pipe in
the kitchen sink, and if you don't have
It attended to you die and sometimes
you die il you do, so it is a dangerous
disease any way you fix il. some
times doctors think you have it when
you amt and they 60 and open you by
mistake, and that is lots Of bother and
trouble all for nothing. Germs are things
you cannot see nor smell, but you know
il when you have them all right. The
bones of the body are to keep us in sha-
pc. Without them we would be like
jelly Ash. The bones and the muscles
work together, and If We did not have
either bones or muscles we would be
very bad of and probably idiots. The
brain is what we think with. The
more We have.of it the more we think.
People who do not think have no brains. !"
Eek.