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A SOUTH AFRICAN DESERT.
A Tale of Suffering Travellers Who
 Crossed 1t Without Water.

From the Literary Digest.
 Two Vryburg men, Sydney Smith, a wellknown local farmer and J. N Bry- mer, have had terrible experience in the Kalahari desert where they were three days under a blazing sun with neither food nor water and hardly came through . alive. They left home together in Cape l cart drawn by six oxen to visit George Lennox of Kingstown, a farm some dis
 tance into the desert The travellers were mainly relying for their water supply on the trammas, species of wild melon which grows abundantly on the sand dunes and conserves its water for months, but they found to their dismay that these had all been consumed by the focks and herds of the nomadic natives of the Kala- hari. The meager stock of water they had brought with them soon gave out and after trekking for two days without drink the oxen collapsed. The travel CTS were still about 50 miles from their destination.
 Abandoning the cart and oxen, they de- termined to make the rest of the journey on foot. Eight miles tramp through the heavy sand reduced MT. Brymer to a state of exhaustion and leaving him be- hind MT Smith toiled on with his na- tive servant in the teeth of scorching wind to attempt to make the nearest wa ter, MT. LennoX's farm, which was his only hope. In six hours he had become quite deaf, one eye was almost blind, his tongue had shriveled up and his palate and lips were coated with a thick skin. He had left Brymer at 9:SO at night. At dawn next morning his Kaffir boy threw up the sponge, and, sad at heart, Smith had to push on with his collie dog as his only companion.
 An hour or two later he was overtaken by two young Transvaalers, Messrs. Ger Der and Le Roux, on horseback. They had lost a horse and a mule from thirst, not far from the point where MT Bry- mer had been left lying on the veldt. They had found Brymer still alive, but having no water themselves, were unable to help. and had pushed on for the farm. 'Le Roux was in a state of collapse from thirst, having to be held on his horse by Gerber. The two mounted men went on ahead, promising to send help to Smith and the others.
 When still long distance from MT. Lennox's farm MT, Smith met some Da- mara women Gefugees from German Southwest Africa), carrying water in gourds on their heads. Incredible as it may seem, these inhuman people abso- lutely refused to give MT. Smith either water or assistance. Eventually he man. aged to obtain small cupful by force, but he was too exhausted to struggle for more. At this point his fine collie lay down and afterwards succumbed to thirst.
 Slightly invigorated by his meager re- freshment, MT. Smith toiled on. The sun was now high overhead and the heat in- tense He was following the course of an old river bed and fortunately was able to obtain some slight shelter from a few trees along the course. His method was to dash forward for a couple of hundred wards to the nearest tree and then lie down to recuperate for the next effort. So he held to his task until at length MT. Lennox's farm came in sight. Here kind
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hands took in charge and tended him so we'll that after few hours he was able to talk rationally and walk about.
 . MT. Hem of the camel corps of the Cape mounted police, who happened to be at the farm with his camel. immediately saddled up and set out with the most commendable diligence to search for the poor fellows who had been forced to re- main In tn desert. Thanks to MT. Henn's promptitude and energy, the lives of MT. Brymer and the natives were saved, all though they were in the last stages of ex- haustion and presented a most deplorable sight when they were brought in.
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Vinemont Place

Miss Katie Yeackle, of Cullman, who was with MT. Mims B. Stone for 8 number of years Gin Birmingham), will have control of Vinemont Place for the summer. Fifty miles north of Bir- mingham, on the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad, appeals to the city's tired people who want quiet nome to spend the summer or part of 1t. US twelve acres of ground, triple min eral springs, comfortable rooms, and good board named as Vinemont Place. the ideal summer home of the south.
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100 rolls of perfect China Mattings, several patterns, worth 20c and 25c per yard; by the roll,
 only... ... =. =. ..... $500 100 rolls of the best China Mat tings, in nice line of patterns, worth BOG and 35c per yard: by the roll, only. ... $10.oo 100 rolls of the best quality Of Jap anese Mattings, all long straw and linen warp; per yard,
 only... ... -. =. .......25c
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Our entire Shoe Depart ment AT COST. 5000 pairs of Shoes and Oxfords On display.
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aec-Big assortment fine plain Dress Fabrics, the best colors and style features, in Panama, Serges, Mohair, goods worth up to 75c; this week, yard .49c 75c-Specially good values in soft fin ish pure wool, 42-inch Chiffon Pana- mas, 42-inch French Serge. The av- craze store would price them at
 s1.00; our price, yard. a. .75c 98c-Representing the newest style features in shadow stripes, herring bone stripes, shadow checks and silk mixtures; values worth up to S1.50; our very special price this
 week, yard... -. -. ... 98c SPEClAL-We offer Monday and this week big lot of short lengths, to 5-yard pieces, representing every style of dress fabrics, accumulations of the past few weeks business; good lengths for misses and ladies' skirts-AI go at near Half Price in the May-June Sale.
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Knew From Experience.

From the Chicago News.
 Singleton--I don't see how l can pos sbly get any deeper In debt.
 Wedderly--You might be able to do # by taking a partner.
 Singleton--Taking partner?
 Wedderly-Yes-by getting married.
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strikes and out. Double play. Side out.
 Just then, clear and triumphant through the still night air, sounded the growing of cock in some distant barn yard. Dawn was breaking
 Score: Lightfoot Lilies, 1; Ringtail Roarers, O."
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MAY-JUNE SAL
TURNED INTO BARGAIN BOOTHS
FRONT COUNTERS l

Embroideries at 1oc a yard. Swiss and Cambric Edgings and Insertions, values up to 35c yard, 1oc a yard.
 Laces at Sc yard; Valenciennes, Linen and Cotton Torchons, Clu- nies, etc., l0c values, at 5c yard. 45-inch wide Lace and Filet Net Waistings, $1,00 and SIPS values, at 69c yard. @ 0L Ea HAEICEI
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Bids Wanted.

Bids will be received by the Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, Alabama. up till 12 o'clock noon Monday June i, 1908, for the grading of Jefferson Boule- vard Profles and specifications can be seen at county engineers office, room 102 Jefferson county court house.
 P. $. MILNER, County Engineer 3< 5-24-8t-sun
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LoRING SPRINGS, nsaton.

LOOKOUT MT. 25OO FIT. ALTITUDE Chalybeate, alum and freestone water, fishing, hunting, swimming, boating, bowling, tennis, croquet, music, danc- ing clubs and teachers. Special rates.
 CHAS. A. LORING Prop.
 5-24-su-w ed fri
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1U0O pairs Dotted SWISS Curtalns, several different patterns, in dots and checks, our s1.50 values;
 special only, per pair. - .o9c 500 pairs Ruffled Muslin Curtains, our 75c value; special only, per pair. .. -. =. ... .... .49c If there is anything you need in the way of Iron Beds, Springs, Mat tings. Cots, or anything in the way of House Furnishings, it will pay you to get our prices before buying.
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A Difficulty.

From Tatler.
 Tn Wales a signboard reads; '"raks notice that when this board is under water the road is impossible.
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The Silk and Dress Goods Section Offers Sweeping
 Price Reductions For the May-June Sale

25c-Assortment Silks in Foulards, Fancy Japanese, etc., worth up to soc. This is broken lot, but worth double the price asked. Very
 special, yard. .... .2oc 39c-Fine 27-inch Jacquard Fancies, Japanese Fancies and 24-inch Fou- lards-an odd lot to close out, but containing many good styles; all worth up to 75c; extra special Mon- day only yard. :. .. -. ....3ec Rough Ponsees-Special Pricing of all Silk values-s1.00 and s1.25 quail ity, plain, yard. ... =. .75c sec-Fifty bolts fine mixed Suitings, in stripes, checks and broken effects, representing the best styles and col ors-real bargains and worth up to 69c; extra special for the week,
 yaru. .... .... s'''' ''.f.. .' '''S
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-12-04
NEW SKIN REMEDY
STOPS ITCHING
Skin Trouble OF Infants and Adults
Quickly Cured.

Skin Trouble OF Infants and Adults
Quickly Cured
When u is known that poslam, the
new skin remedy. win stop the tortu
rous itching atteIding eczema with
first application and bring immediate
relief and comfort to sufferers from
all skin troubles its merit will be In
stantly appreciated On the tender
skin OF chafing infants. Poalam may
be psed with soothing and beneficial
effects. II is applied externally and
its remarkable healing powers begin
their work at once.
All skin diseases, Including eczema
acne, herpes, rash. letter. etc. yield
readily to its remarkable curative
properties. Occasional applications oi
Poslam. in small quantities., will quick
ly Danish pimples. hives, blackheads
blctches, and will relieve and cure itch
ing feet, scaly scalp. humors, etc a
special j0-cent package has been adopt
ed for those who use Poslam for these
minor troubles. This as well as> the
regular two-dollar Jar. is on sale at
#. b. Lilies, the Postoffice Pharmacy
j.. n. Wallace's, G. B. Boe's, and Other
leading drug stores. In Guthrie.
An experimental supply OF Posam
may be obtained free of charge by writ
ing to the Emergency Laboratories. 30
West Twenty-fifth Street, New York
City.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-12-04
CUSS WORD
HORR|F
NPASTOR-
AUTHOR

Chicago. H., Dec. IA man of the
cloth collided with a big. big d, so---
Rev. William Danforth, pastor and
playwright wants 10 know what the
legal rights OF an author are. He
started on quest for this information
at S.35 sharp, just after the curtain al
the end of the first act at the College
theatre last night, and he has been on
It ever since.
Rev Mr.. Danforth thinks that his
rights have been infringed upon by
Colin Campbell stage director at the
College. Mr.. Campbell has undertaken
10 interpolate a couple Of "cuss' words
in a play written by Rev. Mr. Danforth
and the clergyman has called up II his
attorney Harry Goodman. 3S Wash
ington street, to tell MI Campbell
where de gets off at according TO
law.
Mr.. Danforth's play Is entitled ''fhe
Gates of Eden" Ii Is a perfectly prop.
er plnv In every respect and deals with
life antong the Seekers. who. the pro
gram announces are mt TO be con
founded with the Quakers, although a
they are very like them. The initial
performance OF THE Gates of Eden
at the College waa given last night
Rev Mr.. Danf0rih was sitting quietly
in his box as the first act of his nlaN
drew TO an end. The house was full,
the play was going smoothly and his
mind was at peace. Suddenl5 Just be
FIRE the curtain he heard Squire Hu1
ley. one OF the characters, announce In
stentorian tones:
If you say another word III smash
your d-n facei"
Mr.. Danfurih was worse than hor
rified To use his own expression, he
was "flabbergasted." AS he had writ
ten tnat lire It had read: '1'll smash
yur face The adjective had been
interpolated. He rose to his feet and
rushed wildly to the office of Charles
b. Marvin, the manager.
stop the play he shouted. MS
been butchered. Some one has neen
trifling with my liresl'
"Stop the play" retorted the man
ager. "and us with a fun house? Not
In thousand years. What's the mat
ter with It? Whose butchered' itY'
Il don't know who did It," replied
the preacher. "but some one has stuck
swear words into IT, It's not the way !
wrote It. It's not clerical It's not
decent. II must be stopped.
'sWel, It pleased the audience. didn't
it?' retorted Marvin. You didn't see
anyone get up and g out, did your
YES, but think of the position II
pnts me in-me a clergyman And
here's the Mccormick Institute moi
four blocks away, What viii they
think of me?"
"Now see here" said Marvin. I've
leased this play for three weeks
haven't L? For the time being it's my
play. isn't It? Very well, tlen Now
Campbell, the stage director interpol
ated tn Sc lines. and between me and
lyou and the gate post. he improved
the play. Anyway, there isn't going 70
be any changes back as long as 1t Is
on at the College
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-12-04
DOING THEIR DUTY.
Scores of Guthrie Readers Are Learn.
ing the Duty OF the Kidneys.

To otter the blood Is the Kidneys
duty.
When they fail to do this the kid.
neys are sick
Backacbe and many kidney Ills fol
low:
Urinary trouble, diabetes.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure them all.
Guthrie people endorse our claim.
S. r. Hunter, 1916 81 Aansur Ave.
Guthrie Okla. says: MY kidneys
were out OF order for a long time.
causing my, back to become very lame.
If | we're on my feet for any length
.of time, my kidneys would pain mo
and often al night ! could scarcely
sleep The frequent PASSAGES OF. the
kidney seeretions also Gaye me a
great deal of annoyance. deter.
mined to stop the trouble II possible
and when heard Doan's Kidney Pills
highly recommended. ! obtained a box
FROM ~ \. Wallaee's drug store They
|stTengtheped my back aud kidneys
land ria me Of the pain. do not hes
iiate one moment In giving them my
endorsement
For sale by ali dealers Price 30
cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo.
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-D Do9n's-and
take no other.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-12-04
TODAY In
DEPARTMENTS

The annual report OF the Wichita
Falls and Northwestern Railway com
pany, recently filed with the Corpora
tion commission, shows that It Is earn
ing good dividends II is one OF the
latest constructed roads in the state
The Corporation commission year
ago issued an order exemp,ing the
Rad from the 2-cent passenger rate
II this years report shows as much
gains in revenues as the last. the road
will probably be put back in the 2-cent
class
The school land commission has re-
Gently laid down ruling to the eject
that Ii Will not loan on; OF the $1,000.
600 school land fund more than $l.50o
on any farm or 10 any one person.
Joe Haskell the young son OF Gov.
ernor Haskell. will enter a law school
at Little Rock Arkansas. the first of
the year.
The state school OK yni1es will open
up at Wilburton the flrs of the year,
according to State Superintendent f.
d. Cameron.
The board OF regents of the state
normal schools yesterday approved the
asbestos fire. escape installed on the
Cenaral Normal school buildings at ED
moqd.
The board of regents of the state
deaf and dumb school have authorized
fire escape company cf Saginaw,
Michigan, to erect fire escape sys.
TEN on the school building at Sulphur.
Miss Kate Barnard, state commits
sloner of charities, is convaeacing
from q weeks sickness.
Or. Il. Love returned to his home Ia
Woodward last evening after spending
few days In the capital city with his
brother, the genial chairman of the
Corporation commission.
State Labor Commissioner Charles
Daugherty has been called to Cordell
to enforce the eight hour law Con.
tractors on city work are charged vita
violating the law.
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STRENGTH FOR
THE DAYS WORK
Depends Upon Good Red Blood "a
Nourish The Body
WAX PEOPLE NEEo A ToNIo
Blood and That Does Eet Weaken
The Body by Useless Purging

The tonic treatment with Or, VIII
liams pink Pills for rundown ccndi-
tions Of the health Is based on sound
medical principles and on common
sense. More and more men and wO.
men are beginning TO realize that
pure. red blood means health and that
the efficiency Of any tissue or OF.
gan is entirely Dependent upon the
quality of the blood ~
There are thousands of people. who
are without ambition or strength to
/ do their days work and who are al
ways tired out, have but little appe-
tie and a poor digestion, cannot get
a refreshing nights sleep and are
suhiec, 10 headaches. beckaehes and
nervousness because their blood is
/ impure
Or. Williams Pink Pills give quick
lrelief aWl permanently cure such men
and women because OF their direct
lact.on on The blood which they puri-
! ~ and build up TO It's normal strength.
As The blood becomes pure and red 81
Strengthens the muscles. tones up tine
NERVES. makes the stomach capable
Of digesting the food and repairs the
wastes caused by growth and work.
In word ia gives perfes, health
The need In every family o. & Sc
and cifeotive tonic is shown BY the
following statement Of Mrs A. b..
Gates. of No S07 East Second street.
Duluth. Mimi
Il suffered for over a year." she
says, from general debility which
was hroughi on by overwCrk ! had
no ambition to do any work and The
least exertion used me up. My ap-
petite was poor and | was very ner-
vOus at times / coulG not get a
good nights rest ] was often con
fined TO bed for day or SO and Ger
tainly felt miserable
II dociored with local physicians
for time bui did not get any help
from their medicine. heard of Dr
Williams Pink pills through a friend
and gave them trial. They soon
gave me strength and | was able TO
do my work ] have since kept the
pills in The house and recommeno
them highly"
Dr. Winiams' Pink pills are not
like ordinary medicines They Dc
net act on the bowels but they may
he said to actually make new blood.
In his way they reach many dis
eases caused by depraved or yitiated
blood and they have cured severe
cases OF rheumatism, sciatica. nor
vousness. St. Vitus' dance and have
accomplished miraculous results in
partial paralysis and locomotor ataxia
They are also specific for anaemia,
chlorosls or green sickness, and the
special troubles of women and grow
ing girls.
All druggists sell Or. Williams
Pink Pills or they will be sent by
mail. postpaid, on receipt OF price
80 cents per box; six boxes for $3.50,
by the 8r Williams Medicine Co.,
Schenectady, n. Y.
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seware o. Ereausnt coIdn

A succession of colds or protract-
ed cold is almost certain to end in
chronic catarrh. from which few per
sons ever %holly recover Give ey-
cry cold htA!tention 1t deserves and
you may avoid this dlsagreeable dis
ease. How can you cure a cold? Why
not try Chamberlaln's Cough Rem
edyg II Is highly recommended Mrs
NJ. White. OF Butler. Tenn. says:
Several years ago | was bothered
with my throat and lungs. Someone
told me OF Chamberlain's Cough Rem
me at once. Now my throat and lungs
are sound and we'll" For sale by G.
Il Renfro.
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ARE YOUR KIDNEYS WE'LL

Bright's Disease. Diabetes, Rheuma-
tism. Gout, Gravel Dropsy, lntlamma-
ton OF the Bladder, Bad Blood and
Nervous Troubles caused by SICK
Kidneys.
j. n. Wallace, the well known drug
gist OF Guthrie knows by experience
that HlNDIPO will cure all forms OF
Kidney and Nervous Troubles and viii
guarantee It in all cases.
Can't you afford to try II at their
risk? Ii costs you nothing If 1t don't
do the work.
Sent by mail TO any address, pre-
paid, on receipt OF 80 eetha Six boxes,
$3.50 Under a positive gmrantee.
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a PERSONAL APPEAL

II we could talk TO you personally
about the great merit OF Foleys Hon.
ey and Tar, for coughs. colds and
lung troubles You never could 6e In
duced TO experiment with unknown
preparations that may contain some
harmful drugs. Fo'ey's Honey and
Tar costs you no more ana has a
record Of forty years Of cures e. r.
Renfro
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Smut KiIls Cattle.

Special TO Daily Leader
Alton, Okla., Dec. 4--Grant Victor
United States marshal for the East.
ern district OF Oklahoma. had the mis-
fortune 10 lose fortythree head OF ..
ycar-old steers ON his farm nea- this
place. The cattle ha. been turned In
10 a corn pasture, where there was
considerable smut and all of them
We're dead IN a few hours
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LOVE:
LYRIC
WAS. HIS
l)N[)O|NG

J Il flashes on me with the rising SUM-
It creeps urh' me when the day is
1t hammer at my heart the whole
night tarough-
This want Of you
Mad with desire ana aching with
despair.
il seeks within my breast. and you are
where?
G has forgotten. or He never knew,
| This want of You.
Chicago, H., Dec. 4.-Harry Mich
laels machinisi, 23 years of age. wrote
the above to Miss Emma Kopang, is
years of age lie sent /, to her with
bushel of kisses aud forty million
| hugs.
He Is sorry he did It now. One rea.
Is hat ne has q wife this second)
! living, and the other that. because of
the verses the Kisses and the hugs.
Judge Newcomer found him guilty in
the Criminal court yesterday OF charges
preferred by Miss Kopang Mlchaels
will have to go to prison unless his ap-
peal from Judge Newcomers decision
is successful.
Darling Little lowering.
A burning half-d zen OF Mlchael's
billet doux We're read in court In one
he coins a new term of endearment
namely My darling little lowering 4"
In others he dispatched to her "buches
of kisses and condensed hugs" In
another he rhapsOlizes thus:
My Darling Little TOotsle Blue
lGyes:--l am in my lite roam all
alone For two hours ! have been re-
rlning in my sitting chair painting
mental pictures OF you and treadng
the path of love through Cupid's val
ley. / will have to c,ose now with
/ 900 900, 600 100000 kisses"
Where Mrs. Michaels II, was while
all these kisses. rightfully her own
property. We're being dispatched fir IN
the promises is not divulged in the
court record. She seems never to have
missed them. At any rate. she was in
court yesterday sitting stanchly be-
side her husband.
Even Judge Newcomer felt a thrill
of admiration as Michaels' letters. each
In its way more ardent than the 9th
ers, We're read.
You are the champion love-letter
writer OF the wcrld," he told the pris-
oner after the saccharine sweetness
the epistles distilled had somewhat
cleared from the air. However, find
you guilty The letters show that. be-
sides being a ready penman. you are
dsreputable man It's a wonder to
me that, despite your twenty-three
years, you haven't married half doz-
en- women"
Desperately in Love.
Miss K pang said she first met
Michaels AT the Geneva hotel She was
waitress there. and as she served
him his coffee she fell desperately In
love. Afterward, she admitted, she
engaged a room at 800 Chicago avenue.
where Michaels lived. Mchaels said
ne and Miss Kopang had corresponded
In an effort TO see who could write the
'warmest letters" She denied this.
A good part I The session of Judge
Balls court yesterday was taken up In
the reading of verbose and ardent let
tiers from .Madelen" TO Fie3erick G..
Steinkamp. sales manager for Mcneil
e Higgins company, Steiukamp Is be-
ing sued for divorce. Madelen is said
TO be a member OF a prominent North
Side family.
t. Madelen' letters relate that she
was having cd deal of trouble with
her family, including her "old maid
sister Lizzie" over the attentions
Steinkamp was paying to her
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May be Fatally Hurt.
Special to Daily Leader.

saltwater. Okla. Dec. Mrs. Dan.
worth sged S6 years. fell NJ the howe
Of her daughter and sustained a brok.
en- nip. II Is feared that on account
OF her advanced age and enfeebled
condition She will not recover from
the accident.
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BIG MONEY IN EGGS.

TO Daily Lender.

Special TO Daily Leader.
Hobart. Oklah., Dec. 4.-Kiowa
county hens are working overtime and
are receiving a good price fo- their
proincts. Eggs are retailing at the
stores for thirty cents with no pros
pect of the p-ice lowering anyways
soon. A big portion of the money
spent by the farmers wives for Xmas
gifts in Hobart this year viii be egg
money.