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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
"Real Sporty" Woedsmen.

The chief recreation Of the woods
men of the Puget sound country is to
60 to town on Saturday nights. AS a
valley dweller explained: They've got
money. and they just blow 1t In. That
there Is the logger style of 1t. There's
no places Of amusement in the town.
They can go to the library and sit
down or go to a hotel and sit down, but
that don't suit 'em. No. they either
get drunk or 60 to church. Some take
in both. I've seen 'em ut church pretty
well loaded. Bout 'leven or twelve
o'clock they start for their camp. Most
ly they hire rig and 60 eight or ten
fellers to q team. Oh. they're sporty!
There's nothing too good for the log
gers and, take 'em as q whole, they're
the best class Of men I ever run up
agaInst." Johnson In Outing
Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Hiram.

Eli C. Wadsworth went to South
Bridgton Wednesday on real estate
business.
Samuel w. Clemens of the University
of Maine is at home for the holidays.
Freedom Wadsworth is still improv
ing.
Winchester w. Pike, of Hebron Acad
envy, and his sister Minnie of Mortified
Seminary, Mass, are at home for Christ
mas.
Miss Florence B. Spring, teacher a.
Westbrook, is visiting her father, Mr.
Marshall Spring.
Miss Hannah E. Bucknell is improv
ing.
The Knights of Pythias Lodge, No
SO, is increasing in membership.
Mr.. Eli Clemens is afflicted with rheu
matism.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Hebron

The W. R. G. held memorial services
In the church Sunday afternoon for Miss
Bertha Packard.
The clock for the academy was put In
place last week and was in striking or
der Friday. The dial faces south and 10
q great addition to the looks Of the
building. The clock was . gift from
Mr.. Henry K. Stsarns In memory OF bis
wife, Fannie Donham Stearns. A me-
mortal tablet is In tho hall.
Miss Blair, the teacher In the village
school, went to her homo 10 Woolwich
for Christmas, so the little ones arc hav-
ing few days of.
Miss Eva Barrows and Miss Daisy
Cushman are at homo from their teach
Ing In Somerville, Mass, for tho Christ
mas vacation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Denmark.

Mrs. Carrie A. Belcher from the Phi
Eta Kappa House, Orono, Me-, Is spend.
ing short vacation with Mr.. and Mrs.
A. W. Belcher.
Mr.. Leon II. Ingalls, has discontinued
his dancing school.
Silver Rebekah Lodge, No. 10, elected
the following officers at their regular
meeting, Thursday evening, for the year
1909:
NG.-Mrs. Mae Wood.
V.G.-Mrs. Hattie Bradbury.
K. S.-Mrs. Ada Gray.
F.S.-Mrs. Addie Wentworth.
Treas.-Mrs. Catha Jewett.
Mrs. Ada Gray, District Grand Presi.
dent, will install the officers the 2nd
Thursday In Janusry-joint installation
with Denmark Lodge, No. so.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Bryant's Pond.

Mrs. Cynthia Cole is quite sick with
symptoms Of pneumonia.
Elijah Cole, former principal OF the
high school, was in town over Christ
mas. Mr.. Cole Is now teaching 10
Martha's Vineyard.
The primary school had Christmas
tree at the school room Thursday after
noon.
At the regular meeting of Franklin
Grange, Dec. 8, R. C. Davis was elected
master. The grange intend soon to
build a stable at the rear OF their hall.
Mrs. VIM. q. Cole Is very feeble and
gradually falling.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Ant PupiI,

Captain Jones giving a short lee
ture to the recruits Of his company on
their demeanOr in publlc)-If civilian
should make offensive remarks In a
public house and try to induce quar-.
rel the we'll conducted soldier should
drink up his beer and 60 quietly
away"
After his address Captain Jones
questioned his audience to ascertain
II they had comprehended his re-
marks.
Now. Private jenkins, what should
you do II you were at an inn and a
civilian wanted to quarrel with you"
II should drink up his beer, sir, and
'ook it."-London Pick-Me-Up.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Esperan,o,

when first started ont hunting
apartments went through long. po-
lite dissertation" said the woman with
haunted look and weary feet. Now
I go in ard say to the elevator man
OF janitor: Apartments Rooms!
Price? Keep EN- get along just
as we'll, and It saves lots OF time. Try
it."-New York Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Oickvale.

Ira B. Wing has finished his wood jot
in Woodstock and moved back to hii
farm.
E. NJ. Worthley has been making re
pairs on his mill.
Dairymen are putting in their years
supply of ice.
Maurice Tracy and Herbert Richard
son went to Rumford Falls Tuesday with
q load of potatoes.
The mercury registered 10 below zero
here Dec. "a.
Stanley Hammond is hauling wood.
Ida Putnam is now able to be about
the house.
Culver Putnam is recovering from
pneumonia.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Norway Lake.

Mr.. Asa Bartlett came from Grafton
to spend the holidays with his wife al
her fathers, Mr.. Elmer Dunn's.
Miss Leola NJ. Noyes went to hel
fathers, DR.. Noyes', Of Lowell, the 2lst
Our school began the 21st. Mrs
Sadie Patch 10 the teacher for this term
Mrs. Lydia Titcomb and a friend
called on her daughter, Mrs. Cheste,
Flint, the 23rd.
Mrs. o. W. Edgcomb of Norway spent
few days with her daughter, Mrs
Victor Partridge, recently.
Miss Ina Kilgore is stopping at home
for q while.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Albany.

Mrs. Ada Lord and Miss Estella Bean
went to Bethel one day last week.
j, A. Kimball and Miss Maud Dresser
went to Norway recently.
Herman Lewis, who has been very Ill,
is improving.
Charlie Hutchins, who has been work
ing for Auranus Morrill,, has returned
to Bethel to attend the winter term of
Gould's Academy.
Mrs. Elliott Rich of Bethel called on
Mrs. r. G.. Sloan one day last week.
There was q good attendance at the
drama given BY the Hunts Corner and
Clark schools at the Grange hall Dec. ".
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
East Waterford,

B. NJ. Sanderson and wife of Mendon
Mass, were at l.. NJ. Sanderson's th'
first Of the week.
Helen NJ. Sanderson is at home fol
Christmas.
Guy Won Aldrich of Philadelphia i:
also at l.. NJ. Sanderson's.
The three weeks old son of Mr.. ant
Mrs. Chas. w. Cannon died the 18th o
acute indigestion.
Misses Maude and Ida Miller of Wal
than. Mass, came home Tuesday t.
spend fortnight.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Miller cele
brated the 18th anniversary of their mar
rage Christmas day and evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Tower Clock for Hebron Academy


In memory of his wife, Fannie Don
ham Stearns, Henry K. Stearrs OF He
bron has presented to Hebron Academy
a tower clock, which has been placed 10
the tower of Sturtevant Hall, and wal
started on Friday, the 18th. In tha'
place it can be seen from nearly all part'
of the campus and its surroundings
Mr.. and Mrs. Stearns were graduates OF
the school, and Mr.. Stearns is now on'
of the trustees. A bronze tablet on thu
wall at the entrance Of the tower bears
the following inscription:
The clock In the tower Is given
In memory OF
Fannie Donham Stearns
by her husband,
Henry X. Stearns.
By faithful service may it bear witness
70 her fidelity to duty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Where the Cost Come. In.

"Do you And the cost Of living any
higher in New York than 1t was In the
little old town.
mo. Living doesn't cost 80 much
more. but fellow has to pay big
price to keep from getting lonesome"
Chicago Record Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29

"a man kin allus nx up arguments
to quiet his conscience" said Uncle
Eben, "but faint no use. No matter
how much you turns de clock back,
shutdown gwinter come jes' do same"
Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Not His Fault.

Dad-Johnnie. your teacher tells me
that you are mt the foot of your class.
How's that? Johnaie-That amt my
fault. dad. They've taken Tommy Tuff
out and sent him to reform school,
Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
The Rutar.

Facetious Friend (teasingly) - Well,
which rules, you or your wifei Mr..
Youngwed with hauteur)-You forget
we can afford to keep Z cook.-Balh-
more American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Batter Left Unsaid.

Caller - So sorry to hear Of your
motor accident. Enthusiastic Motor
Ist-Oh, thanks! It's nothing. Elk.
pect to live through many more. Call
er-Oh, trust not!-London Tit-Bits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Il. A. Shurtleff 4 Co.
Mems Trousers.
The Blue stores.
After Christmas.
Now Make Your Horse.
A Happy New Year.
A Surprise TO You.
GOODYEAR Glove Rubbers.
Careful Service.
Men are Helpless as Children.
The Greatest Discovery.
All Rheumatics Invited To-day.
Appointment Of Executor.
Mount Mica Building Association.
Hats.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Bethel.

Sunday morning the Universalist
church was packed to listen TO the
Christmas sermon delivered by Rev. W.
G. Curtis, pastor Of the Congregational
church. The Universalist society offered
the use of their church until the damages
from the fire can be repaired, and 1t was
thought best to accept tho generous
offer for the present.
DR.. Paxton, now with DR.. r. b. Tuell,
was in Augusta last week and took an
examination before the Board of Regis.
tration In Dentistry, and passed most
successful examination. Although Dr.
Paxton has been In Bethel but q short
time, he has won many friends and bis
work has been done In most satisfac-
tory manner. DR.. Tuell is to be con-
graduated on being so fortunate as TO
secure for an associate In his profession
one whose work Is so thoroughly and
skillfully done.
Christmas eve each of the three Sab
bath Schools held supper. The Uni
versalist and Congregationalist SABBATH
Schools each gave programme before
the gifts were taken from the trees. The
Methodist Sabbath School will hold 9
Christmas concert Sunday evening. a
most happy evening was spent by the
chrildren and ''grown ups" too.
Mr.. Chester Bean of New York is
spending Christmas with his parents.
The town schools took recess from
Wednesday until Monday, the academy
recess beginning Thursday.
t. -, ha v,raoantnd OF nhann
Hall by local talent next Thursday even
ing. The parts have been we'll assigned,
and the event is anticipated with much
interest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Carey were called
to Norway Sunday by the death OF Mr.
Garey's mother.
Mr.. Geo. Bartlett of Boston is In
Bethel for the holidays. Mr.. Bartlett
formerly lived in Bethel and Is the sor
of MIR. and Mrs. Geo. F. Bartlett, who
removed to Boston some year or more
ago.
Miss Alice French of Augusta is spend
ing the holidays with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. S. 1. French.
MISS Grace AmeS OF New 1ork il IL
Bethel for week with her mother, Mrs
/. W. Ames.
MIDDLE INTERvALE.
There were several family reuuion'
here on Christmas day.
VIM. Brown is hauling cord wood t
the village and selling 1t there.
Bill Capen has gone to work for Mr.
Brown.
Several here are numbering.
Ned Carter has gone to New Hamp
shire logging.
A. o. Jones, who agreed to cut wood
on the Maple and Pine Farm, has gone
to Magalloway to work.
Phon Bean is hauling cord wood FOL
Seth Walker.
Our soldier friend tells US Of arm!
sutler prices in 1854 Whiskey 8 pint
81. 90. Boots, calf skin, s2l00. Con
deused milk so cents pint. Colts re
volvers, $4,000 each. Beans, $4,000
bushel. Raw cotton, $1.00 per pound
Cheese, so cents per pound. Plug TO-
bacco, 50 90 pound. Fifty cents tt
get shaved.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
SINGLE COPIES,

Single Copies Of the Democrat are four cent?
each. They win be mailed on receipt ofprtce by
the publishers or for the convenience Of patrons
Jingle copies Of each issue have been placed or
sale az the following places In the County:
South Paris, Shurtleff's Drug Store.
Norway, Noyes' Drug Store.
stones Drug Store.
Buckheld, Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
Paris nh, Mrs. Harlow. Post Office.
West Paris samuel T. White.
r. A. Shurtlef 4 Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29

TERMS :-sl.bo year II paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise $500 year. Single copies cents
ApvERrsEnENrs: All legal advertisements
are given three consecutive insertions for tl.5o
per Inch In length Of column. Special contracts
made with local. transient and yearly aivertis-
ers.
JOB PRINTING New type, fsst presses, electric
power. experienced workmen and low prices
combine to mai his department Of our busi-
ness complete aud popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29

Over 400 cars of Christmas trees were
.bipped out of Maine this season.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
MEN ARE HELPLESS AS
CHILDREN

WHEN TAKEN SUDDENLY ILL-HERE is
A CoMMON.sENsE SAFEGUARD.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
MERRY PARTY ON
A MERRY RIDE

Yesterday evening Mrs, j, w. Pier
son chaperoned a party of about
thirty young people on a hay ride to
the Amarillo creek where they en-
joyed a luncheon and goodly supply
of watermeons-purchased OF course
in town. About O'Clock the party
assembled at the residence of T, f,
MCGEE on South Taylor street where
a large and commodious hay frame
awaited TO convey them on the eX-
cursion. when the party was loaded
and started on its way a mysterious
accident occurred. 1t seems that the
wagon, an especially strong speci-
men, and carrying thirty people,
broke down from some unknown
cause and all had to return to town
where two more similar Conveyances
Were provided and the journey re-
commenced. 1t was rather late when
they arrived at their destination, but
the spirit of youth prevailed and
the afafir was thoroughly enjoyed
after all
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
TROOPS ORDERED TO
LEAVE SPRINGFIELD
Same 1900 Men TO be Retained To Keep Order
In Race War District Negroes
Fear New Outbreak

removal will save tho state about
100000 a day.
News Of the departure of troops
was carried to the so-callcd bad lands
and the respectable negro settlement
by an Associated Press correspond
ent. Some we're excited by the I'D
ings. some appeared hopeless and
weary Of the struggle, Some In tired
voices said they would wait and see
what happened, and others declared
their intention Of leaving the city.
with scarcely an exception they ey-
prossed the opinion that trouble
would follow the withdrawal OF
troops Officers to whom the feel
ings of the negroes were related eX-
pressed the opinion that the fears
Of the latter were almost groundless
and due to he experience through
which they passed, rather than to &C.
tual conditions at the present, The
force remaining in conjunction with
the police and deputies will, they
say, be ample TO protect every law
abiding citizen.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
Agoclated Press.

Asoclated Press.
Springfield, III, Aug. i9.-With
the departure Of two regiments OF
infantry and with the beginning OF
the grand jury investigation Of the
recent riots, this city saw the first
stsps taken toward resumption OF
normal conditions. The First and
Fourth regiments, which together
with the Eighth, arc scheduled to
participate in the regular army ma
nsuvers al Fort Benjamin Harrison,
at Indianapolis, early next month,
were ordered to begin evacuation
OF the capitol. Riots are still threat
ening certain portions Of the com
nunity and there is a probability
that OF the troops here the cavalry
will be retained in service for some
time. II is announced today that tho
Third and Fifth regiments will de-
part tomorrow. This will reduce thu
militia force here TO about 1900 mer
ample in number, the authorities be
iieve, TO handle the situation. Thu
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
HOLLAND.
VENEZUELA
Dispute Discussed at Hague
Council Question Of So
CIety and National Honor
Associated Press.


The Hague. Aug. 19,--After a
nine hours session, during which
the dispute between the Netherlands
and Venezuela was canvassed in all
It's phases the cabinet dispersed
shortly after midnight and the for
eign minister called on the queen to
inform her of the result of the coun.
Gil. The terms OF the Netherlands
in answer to tho letter of Castro
we're fully discussed, and It is under
stood that the actual test as we'll as
the broad lines OF the action were
drawn UP 10 meet any possible even
tualities agreed upon. In diplomatic
circles the view is entertained that
the present difficulties between Hol-
land and Venezuela are different
from the disputes Of other nations
with Venezuela. In these cases the
governments sought satisfaction for
claims, but Holland has no claims
The present question is considered as
one OF society and pertaining TO ma
tional honor matters which are not
go susceptible to solution by arbl'
tration.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
MAY FORCE
JOHNSON
TO Stand for Reformation for
GOVeTnOr.-NO Other Available
Man Willing 10 Make Race
Associated Press.

Ab5OCldleu fltSh.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug ia
Notwithstanding Governor Johnson
repeated declarations that he would
not be a candidate for denomination,
which statement Is coupled with
threat that he will not accept II the
convention disregards his declaration
the probabilities are that the con-
vention of Democrats which assem-
bled today will ignore the governor s
wishes. Yesterday, when told he
might he nominated despite his pro-
tests, Mr. Johnson said IL he was
nominated the ticket would be with
out head, for he wouldn't lift a
finger o further his own candidacy,
1t was thought that this emphatic
declaration had Is effects and that
Mayor Armson OF saltwater, would
be the nominee. Armson stated
! this forenoon that under no circum-
stances would he be a candidate, and
he considered it Johnson's duty to
make the race, even at a personal
sacrifice. Congressman Hammond,
who was also strongly mentioned,
has also declined to run, and with
Armson and Hammond both out 1t
looked today as the only course OF
the convention to nominate Johnson
and take the chance OF his accepting,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20

wav to make this years meet sue
cessful would he to 90 right at 1t
and do It now"
general discussion Of the ways
and means ensued and II was finally
decided that the chairman open q
list OF stock subscriptions with a
view to raising the required 10000
al once. About half OF this amouni
was taken by those present and " iN
confidently expected that the remain
fer will be taken today as every man
who took a share pledged himself to
secure from one to five more parti-
cipants.
Die meeting adjourned with the
understanding that as soon as the
hundred shares we're taken another
meeting would be called at which
time the organization would be per-
fected and work commenced at once
In make OF this falls meet a success
in every sense Of the word.
It. is the idea to offer premiums on
every known vegetable and farm
product, as we'll as on all classes OF
livestock and poultry, and while the
prizes will of necessity he small they
will cover the whole ground, and all
though 1t should fail OF securing the
attendance of people interested in
making this their home, 1t would
still be worth a great deal to this
section from the fact that it would
serve as an impetus to farmers and
stock rasers already here and spur
= them on to greater efforts in secur-
ing better results from a soil and
climate that is absolutely uncom'
= parable.
, 1t is thought that actual prepare
, tlons will commence the latter part
, of this week and as both Mr.. Gallo
l way of the Rock Island and Frisco
: lines and Mr.. Meyers OF the Santa "
t have promised to do all in Their
A power toward advertising the affair
t 1t is confidently expected that tn
initial fair will be we'll attended b.
Q northern and eastern men, as we'll q
= those who will compete for prizes
n A first class race program will b
W prepared and It is thought that som
J. Of the best horses from the wester
d circuit can be secured to participant
| in the races.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
Associated press,

Associated Press,
wigan, England, Aug, LIT is
not believed that a single man OF
seventy miners, entombed by an OK
ploslon which occurred yesterday In
the Maypole coal mine here survived
the disaster.
Four men who were reported res
cued yesterday we're engaged In an
adjoining building. The ventilation
fan which was put out OF order by
the explosion was repaired this morn
ing, and the mine having been clear
ed of gas, the rescue party again de-
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
AMARILLO TO
HOLD A FAIR
Meeting al Court House Last
Night Results in Organize
tiOnOi Fair Association

There was never town that had
more need of a fair than Amarillo,
and never was there a more oppor-
tune time for holding It than the
present We have the soil, the cli-
mate, the farm products, the live
stock, and a few inexperienced real
estate men who need the assistance
that a first class fair and livestock
exhibition would lend. Let us have
It by all means. B I. Ware.
In response to a call Issued from
the Chamber Of Commerce forty or
fifty of the representative business
men Of the city met at the court
house last evening to discuss The ad-
visibility OF holding fair at ANA
rillo this fall. The meeting being
called to order at $50, r. l.. String
fellow was elected temporary chair
man and r. w. Graham, secretary.
Mayor Lon D. Mars in short talk
explained that the object of the meet
ing was to get an expression OF the
citizens on the subject and to AXE
such other steps as was necessary
TO insure its success. J.. A. Graham
next took the floor and said in part;
The question OF whether or not
We hold a fair Is not in my mind,
debatable one. Everyone present
knows that we have every natural ad
vantage that will eventually make
this section the garden spot OF Tex
as. | am practically a stranger II
the Panhandle, but when first say
It was impressed by its many pos
sibilities and from observations an
Investigations since moving here
am convinced that We have only t
show to the world the actual Pre-
ducts Of our fertile soil and the man
advantages that obtain for the raj.
ing Of livestock of every description
Ia insure for the Panhandle bri
liant future and an unparalleled In
dustrial success. What We need, an
must have Is farmers. This Countr
Is too vast to he occupied, as 1t i
by immense grass ranges. but shouI
have at least one farmer to ever
half or quarter section, and the bel
and quickest way to obtain this en-
st invite the world to inspect tn
products OF our wonderful soil an
climate" Mr.. Graham was Of III
opinion that a permanent organic
ton should be perfected and as muc
stock subscribed as could be secure
and then have a fair this fall N
week or ten day celebration, b
| make It first-class and thorough ar
| then let It run as long as the mon'
| subscribed would maintain It,
| John Mcknight thought that Il
| best course to pursue, in view Of Il
| limited time afforded to arrange {
| The first exhibition would be to
| into an organization at once and raj
| $4,000, not next week nor ne
| month, but tomorrow. That the on
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
Mine EXPLOSION
KILLS SEVENTY
English Mine Scene Of Awful Sighi-''MangI8d,
Torn and Bruised Bodies Of Victims
HOrrify Rescue Party

scended. The sight which met their
eyes was horrifying. Not far from
the bottom Of the shaft eighteen
bodies were found, all frighttff"
mutllated. legs and arms blown of
and heads battered almost beyond
recognition. The management OF
tho mine declares that sixty or sew.
eny men we're underground at the
time Of the explosion. and there Is
no hope that any will be brought up
alive. Women and children, how
ever. remained at the pit head all
night and refused 10 believe in hope
lessness Of waiting.