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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
HIS SsvsNTY-FIfTH BIRTHDAY

The venerable and much beloved rector
emeritus OF Saint Johns Protestant
Episcopal parish. OF this city, the Rev
DR.. James Carmichael, will on tomorrow
attain the seyenty-fitth lear OF his age.
rounding out three quarters OF q century
OF lie that has been devoted to the
Master and to humankind. The doctor
will receive the solicitations of his many
friends and these are circumscribed only
by the circle OF his acquaintance and
those who have come under the influapce
oil his kindly presence. Although q little
feeble and sometimes constrained 10 give
up the more active duties of life, no ap-
peal has gone UNDECIDED at the hands OF
DR.. Carmichael aud bis life 10 Wilmington
has been benediction upon the com
munity. The Star Joins all 10 wishing
the venerable rector emeritus many years
oil Continued life and usefulness Ia the
community Wilmington On. G. } Star.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
TO THs tx-coxFtotsars SOLDIERS
o. the cry Of fssdxekshus and coussr Of
Spctsyhsnis

The undersigned ex-Couiederate sol-
diers desire To express their thanks and
gratitude To &. 0Conor GoolrIek for his
tsithful aDdefticient wo-k and SERVICES In
behalf ~ the eI-Confedsrate- and thar
wido vs. In the last Legislature. We 70.
member that he worked and voted Tor
thefncresse In amount Of pensions and IN.
crease in number Of pensioners and also for
the interest OF the widows OF ex-Conied.
crates. And that he worked and votad
Tor an Increase In the appropriation Tor
the Confederate cemeteries az Fredsr-
icksburg aud Spotsylvania. In other
words. being himself sou OF a Conied-
crate soldier, be was ia the Legislature a
woodworking. earnest friend Of every
thing which was for their welfare and
benefit, and we believe he should be- re-
turned to the Legislature ~ keep % this
god work. As citizens we cannot for
get his faithful services and hard work
Tor The repeal OF the charter ~ the K F..
X X Co, the location of the Nor
NAL School here, the child labor DILL and
th" emigration petition and for every
n'-a-"e IA the cause Of temperance, In
Guiding the Byrd bill.
For all these we recommend him as a
good. faithful and efficient public servant
aud hope that h. may be nominated and
elected auain
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
Or. MCCORMACK COMING
Arrangements Being MAIDS For Ms Lecture H.r,

Arrangements Being MAIDS For His Lecture Hsrs.
DR.. J. N. Mccormack, Of the American
Medical Association, who will lecture at
the courthouse In this city Monday
night next, is a delightful speaker and
bis ability to instruct and enthuse an
audience, together with his noteworthy
scientific contributions, rank him among
the leading physicians and lecturers
OF America he is chairman OF the
organization committee OF the American
Medical Association and comes as the
official representative OF the largest az
ISOLATION OF physicians In the world.
$4,000 Dr. Mccormack does not lecture
on purely medical topics but en- matters
which Interest private citizens as well as
doctors
The local doctors have appointed the
following committee to arrange for the
proposed meeting: Drs. J. N. Barney. w.
j. Che wning and A. C Doggett. On In
vitations. Drs 8. l.. Scott, r. ]. Payne
and +. W. Pratt. In addition. the
physicians will request a number OF citi-
zens and ladies to act as reception COM
mittee, and to occupy the enclosed space
In front of the stand in the courthouse
next Monday night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
cR0CeRS MEET
They Protest Against Proposed Tariff Tax on
coffss and Iss-Rssolutions Adopted

Prior to the meeting OF the Business
Mems Association Tuesday night, 10 the
rooms OF the latter, a meeting OF grocers.
called by Mr.. w. l.. Brannan, was held.
Mr.. BranDan called the meeting to order
and stated lite object. Mr.. l. A. Weaver
was made chairman and Mr.C. ) Hunter,
secretary.
NJ. Brannsn after referring to the ne W
terih schedule 30 be enacted by the new
Congress, now IN tclal session, offered
the following resolutions:
Whereas, II Is now known that the
ways aud means committee OF the
present ADMINISTRATION have framed and
purpose making it's report TO Congress
call-d In special session March 18th,
1909. Tor action upon the revision ~ the
tariff, and
hereas the new tariff bill is being
framed, supposedly, TO reduce the cost Of
living and not to Increase il, and
Whereas. should this lax bill pass
and become law, the consumer
who would be compelled To pay this I'D
vance. would be forced TO q great extent
To uee the poorest and most Inferior
grades OF teas and coiess, anc result In
considerable undoing u much good that
the Pure Food law has done, by bring
log back into use all the abominable
compounds, Adulterants aud substitutes
oil the past. be IL therefore resolved:
First. That we. the Wholesale and re-
tall grocers and pro vision men OF Fred.
erieksburg. In mass. meeting assembled.
do hereby unanimously enter our protest
against tax on tea and coffee as pro-
posed by the Ways and Means Commit
tee.
Second. That we earnestly petition
our representatives IN Congress TO use
their voice and vote IN defeating the pas.
sage oi said tax bill regarding tea aud
coffee, believing II would be an outrage
on the consuming public and a hardship
TO the groeers and provision men. aud
Third. That the secretary OF this
meeting forward q copy OF these resolu-
lions TO each OF our representatives in
Congress and copy OF the same be
spread on the minutes OF this meeting.
On motion OF Mr.. j. II. Patterson the
resolutions were unanimously adopted
aud the secretary was instructed to for
ward a copy 60 Congressman W. A.
Jones and Senators Martin and Daniel.
The meeting then adjourned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
KING GEORGE
Gov Swanson to Address educstionsI Meeting
othsr ltsms.


King George Co., Va, March 16.
Mr.. James Ashby. superintendent of
schools. spent most OF last week in King
George visiting the schools. he Is a
faithful and efficient officer.
Un Friday an interesting teachers'
meeting was held at the Court House.
which was presided over by Mr. Aubry
Newoill. Several interesting original
essays relative to teaching, discipline, Sc,
were read by some OF the teachers and
were highly instructive. Mr.. J. Aubry
hewoill, president OF the association,
pleased his audience by informing them
that Governor Swanson has t.ccepted an
Invitation to sp-ak In King George. ON
the subisct of higher education. and will
be here %. W on Friday, April End
That a rich treat is In store for all
fortunate enough to hear him goes with
out saying, and we trust that the public
VIII turn out en mssse to do him honor,
ss well as to be entertained aud instruc-
tsd by him DIR. Frazer Is also expected
60 be present aud address the NEE ing.
Rev. II. Newb bill, pastor OF several OF
the Baptist churches OF King George,
~as III last week, but we are glad to re-
port that he Is much better.
Mrs. II. I, Garnett for Washington
On Thursday to visit her sister. Miss
Josie Brown. formerly OF King George
who Is under treatment at hospital
She Is recovering satisfactorily.
The public school session has been e1-
tended To April 18th.
The Potomac aud Rappshsnnock tele-
phone line was so seriously Injured be-
low Edge Hill to Oak Grove by the
storm Of the 4th Instant that IL is
still out OF service. SO many OF the poles
were broken and wires rendered useless
that the work of repair is almost equal
TO building new line, and no estimate
has been made of the time required to
put II 10 order.
Master kemper largest returned on
Monday from Washington, where he
spent some time
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
BUSINESS MEMS MEETING
NJ. N. L Esnnsn Hsetst ptssldsut-oth~ or.
ficSs Chosen. tic, Etc.

The Business Mems Association held a
regular session Tuesday uight with Pres
iovnt Il. "A. Harris presiding. DE-. J. Gar.
Dett King, secretary.
Standing committees were called. but
there were no reports
The secretary read a Communication
from u party IN Ohio, who desires 10
know II any Inducements will be offered
oy the city Tor establishing a plant for
the manuiaeture OF decorative aud plain
china Alter discussion Gy Messrs. Hirsh.
hisnpeush and Thomas, the matter was
referred TO Manufacturing Committee.
M. BrsnnsD offered resolutiops an
dossang the action Of the grocsrymen's
nesting 10 reference to the tariff. a copy
oil the resolution TO be forwarded TO the
representatives In Congress This was
discussed by Messrs. Dannehl. Harris.
Brannan and Hirsh ana adopted
The secretary reported that the bond
oil the treasurer had been renewed and
was In bis keepiug
The election of officers took place. O.
motion Of Mr.. Hrsh, Mr.. ". l. Brnn-
nan was nominated and unaninouelv
elected president. Mr. Brsnuan made a
graceful acknowledgment Of the honor
conferred upon him. Other officers elect
ed were X A. kishpsugh, Capt. NJ. B.
~ w ona I6I. md and
Bird vice presidents, respectively. The
salary OF the secretary was fixed at 81
per meeting. 90 cents Tor sending out no
tees Tor meetings at which no quorum
was present, 10 per cent. OF collections of
members dues. DR.. J. Gsrnett King
was unananimously reelected secretary.
and Tor treasurer MIR. Isaac Hirsh was
unanimously reelected. Mr.. Brannap.
the new president, was escorted TO the
chair by Mr.. Hirsh and he delivered a
stirring address.
Mr.. Harris invited all members OF the
Grocerymen's Association to Join the
Business Mems Association. Mr.. Weaver
handed In his name and others are ex-
pected to join.
Mr.. kishpaugh suggested that the as
ISOLATION hold rally, for which one or
more speakers be secured. The matter
was generally discussed by Messrs Kish-
psugh, DaDnehl, Hirsh and Others. but
no action was taken
The association then adjourned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
VIRGINIA NEWS

Capt. Hugh C. Braxton, OF Company
4, First Virginia Regiment. staunton.
has resigned.
The Alexandria police believe they have
the men who murdered Walter +. Schultz,
the Chicago artist.
W. J. Parr, OF Charlottesville. haa sold
bis farm near Brandy Station to a West
ein land buyer for $4,000, this being
about $50 an acre.
Thomas D. Boswell, of Baltimore. has
leased the Browning mines In the Poca-
hontas coal region, with an option to
purchase st 81 100000.
At the meeting OF the directors OF the
National Horse show Association held IN
New York Tuesday, Henry Fairfax, OF
Loudoun, was elected director.
The discovery that q negro servant In
the home OF Rev. DIR. W. r. l.. Smith, OF
Richmond, has smallpox, has caused the
abandonment OF Rev. DR.. Smiths plan
to hold a series OF revival meetings
Mrs. Kate Mcdaniel and children. OF
Tappahannoek. will make their home in
Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. Mcdaniel goes
TO join her husband. whose territory as
travelling salesman comprises that State.
Thomas Lee Moore, Federal district
attorney for W estern district of virginia.
is candidate to succeed himself. and
mas secured the unanimous Endorsement
OF the Roanoke bar. and OF business men
and lawyers Of Southwest Virginia.
The board OF aldermen OF Richmond
passed an ordinance granting TO the
United States, for the purpose OF an OBJ
servstory building for the weather bu-
reau service. $50 feet OF ground In Cham
barazoo park. The site Is on the high
est point OF ground In the city limits.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
GEMS LOST AND FOUND

A bag OF iewslry containing 8 valuable
diamonds, q ruby, and sapphire. be.
sides q gold bag set With diamonds. lost
BY Mr.. and Mrs. W. g. Newman, OF
Orange county, Va. and New York, be
tween Gold Hill and Salisbury, N. C..
Sunday. was found Tuesday and the
Under was literally rewarded.
The bag. which was dropped from q
carriage while driving rapidly to catch q
train to New York, was valued at
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
WRECK ON MARROW CUAGE
Enaine Thrown OF hsck-shuek and nIIsd g
Cow

A special freight over the Narrow
Gusge left here Tuesday at Z a. m. In
charge OF b. II. Toombs and W. C..
Fitchett.
As the train was approaching Alrich's
at about 10 miles an hour the engine
struck a COW. The engine wss thrown
Oh the track and the tender aud one fat
car across the track. No one was seri-
ousiy hurt. Sugars, one OF the section
hands, had bis side and hip sprained.
The passenger train left here at 8
O'Clock. but could not get by and return
ed TO the city to get force OF men TO
clear the track. Very little damage was
done to the engine
The COW was instantly killed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
cUlPtPsR MERCHANT ARRESTED


Thomas ROBSON. q Culpeper merchant.
was arrested Monday night by detecti YES
employed by the town arthortties ON
the charge OF selling liquor without a H.
cense. The authorities have watched
Blossoms store for some time, but failed
to obtain any evidence They employed
two detectives. and Monday the detec-
tives, using q local negro as blind. be-
lieved they had evidence enough to cause
Rosson's arrest.
When arrested by one Of the detectives
kosson, II Is said, made q desperate e.
fort and was subdued with difficulty,
but not before the front window OF Bow.
man 4 Swans store was broken In the
senftis. He was lodged 10 jail. and q
short time later gave bail for bis appear
ence in court. Rosson is a man OF COP
siderable property and business influence
in the community.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
ADMINISTRATOR QUALITIES

DR.. J. Elwood knight. OF Bristersburg,
came here and qualified Tuesday as sd-
Mrs. Alice L. Knight, widow Of the late
John t. Knight. before Judge GooIrick.
he gave bond in the sum OF $3.50, with
Mr.. W. Z. Lang as security. The ap-
praisers are Msssrs. o. NJ Armst 'ong,
W. L. Lang. E. L. Allison and b. ].
Marshall.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
eATEW00D-BASKETTE

Miss Annie L. B. Baskette and Nv.
Gatewood, Of Walkerton, King and
Queen county. went to Richmond Mon,
day and were married that night at the
home OF Rev. W. 4. Robertson. The
bride was attended by Mics K. It. Pace
OF Richmond. and ]. II. Psce, OF Rich
mond, acted a. best man. Mr.. and Mrs.,
Lakewood Will make their home 81
Waikarfon
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
GOOD OUTLOOK FOR
FISHING SEASON

Mr.. II. ID. Winkler, one OF Stafford's
fishermen, was here Tuesday. He said
he had been catching a good lot OF fab
lately. most OF which he had shipped to
Philadelphia at good prices. he also re-
ports very heavy catch in the last two
days OF rock and perch ct Marlboro,
where Faunce is fishing. Polly Gibson
caught 40 big shsd at Arkendale satur-
day.
Indications point to a big fishing season,
as sbad are runaina very early and In
good schools.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
ST. PATRIck'S DAY

At dawn Wednesday there was not a
cloud Ia the sky, and as business men
went 10 their stores the remark was
heard on all sides, Beautiful St Pat
rick's day" There was 9 change later
clouds scuddad over the sky. winds
arose, dust flew thick and fast, there
was "spit" Of snow, and altogether
the day was unsettled, but there was no
storm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
cHILOREN'S HOME SOCIETY

Mise Beulah Mountcastle, financial
secretary OF the Children's Home Society
OF Virginia, OF which Rev. W. J. Maybee
is superintendent,is 10 the city interview
ing friends OF the society.
number OF destitute children OF this
city have been placed In comfortable
homes through this society. which Is do
Ing an excellent work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
REAL Estate poINGS

Jno. W. Allison, Jr.. Rea! Estate
Agent, has sold more real estate in this
section than all the other agencies com
bined II you desire to sell or buy real
estate, consult him. His record and ex.
perience Tor the past seven years SPEAK 9
Tor itself. de is also manager of the
fredericksburg Branch OF the Southern
Farm Agency, the largest real estate
agency in Virginia. established for 20
years Addr,ss
John W alison. Jr..
m2-1y fredericksburg Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
DEATH IN STAFFORD

Frank l.. Cox. son of Mr.. Fleet S Cox,
died 81 bis home near White Oak, 10 Stat.
ford. Monday. OF measles, aged 16 years
BE is survived by two brothers, V. B.
Cox and r. Z Cox, and q sister, Mrs.
Ada Bullock. Funeral Wednesday from
Bethel church ct o. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
DEATH OF MRS. E. kUSStY

Mrs. Ell Nussey. OF Summit. wife Of the
telegraph operator on the r. p. & p. X.
X, died at her home, after a brief illness,
Tuesday morning. aged % years.
Besides her husband, she ia survived
by her four sisre-s-Mrs. John K. Gil
christ. Richmond; Mrs. E. a Catlett.
MRS. t. l.. Bullock. Mrs. B. W. Prittchet,
OF Spotsylvanis, and ore brother, |. l..
Eubsnk, OF Guinea.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
BROTHER OF MRS. COLBERT DEAD

Mr.. Thomas Gressitt. OF New York, q
brother OF Mrs Jas. B. Colbert, OF this
city. died Monday 10 New York.
The remains were taken to Baltimore
and Mr. and Mrs. Colbert left here Mon
day afternoon to be present at the
funeral, which took place Tuesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
REVIVAL At THE
PEOPLES MISSION

Revival services will commence at Peo-
pls's Mission Monday. March 22nd, at
8 O'Clock. Rev. Joseph K. Sewer, pastor
OF Second Presbyterian church, Alex
andria, will preach each night
Mr.. Server Is q speaker OF wide repu-
tation. All are welcome.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
BR0oKs-s0sRElL
hETIed % RocIyiIIs.

Miss Annie E. Sorrell and Edward C.
Brooks. both Of spotsylvanis county,
We were married 10 Rockville Tuesday
by Rev. 3. Il. White The yourg folks
denied being runawsys. explaining that
they went TO Rock vile to take q look at
karylaDd's Gretna Green. of W hich they
had heard so much.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
EGGS FOR HATCHINe

Barred Plymouth Rock 81 for Is.
Rhode leland Red 81 for Is.
Brown Leghorn 81 for 10.
Pekin Duck 81 for IL.
Brown Chinese Gesse ~ for IL.
Toulouse Geese ~ for IL.
Bronze Turkey % for IL.
Good hatch guaranteed. Beautiful
Collie Puppies now ready to ship.
N. B. Rowe &C.,,
fredericksburg. Va.
lmar1s-1ms17-1 meod.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
LAID TO REST

The funeral OF Mrs. B. b. Montgomery
was held from St. Georges church Tues
Day at / q. ~, conducted by Rev. DR..
T. J., kcBry6e. The service was solemn
and impressive. Intsrment 10 the City
Cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
FAILS TO MDIcr

Culpeper grand jury Tuesday failed to
indict Clyde Mitchell, of Stevsnsburr.
charged with robbing Mr.. johnson. pro.
prietor OF the Cuipepes Skating Rink. OF
z purss containing SIS. which II is said
mad been placed In his hands for sale
keeping By one Of his patrons.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
PiMlico RACING DATES

Maryland Jockey Club will hold spring
and autumn meetings on the Pim.ico
course. Baltimore For the former meet
Ing dates ere April "a 10 May IL, and
for the latter October ~ to November 8.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
Mr.. SWIFT LOCAL MANAGER

Mr.. A. b: Chandler. conductor of the
Summer Normal which meets here In
July. has appointed Mr.. g. z. Swift as
local manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18

heartily approve OF all the measures
set fnrth Ia the above paper 80 advo-
Gated by the BOn. c. O'Conor Goodrich.
except the Byrd bin. and am clearly OF
the opinion that bis return to the next
Legislature is OF the greatest Importance
70 the county, as well as to this city.
st. Geo. K Fitzhugh.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18

MONEY TO LOAN
, 5000 to loan on good security
Lug q oraves. Patel N
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
Undertakes


Is still on and many are
taking advantage of this OPP
portunity and securing reli-
able, dependable footwear
at prices way under the act
ual values.
Mems Gun Metal and Box
Calf Butchers, full wide and
pointed toes, a regular $3.50
value. Sale price,. $1.79
Mems Gun Metal Calf
Butchers, hand sewed pro-
cess, medium weight soles, a
regular custom made $500
shoe. Sale price,. SO. 20
Mems Wei Kid Butchers,
soft uppers, medium weight
bottoms, sizes 6 to 8, actual
value $3.50. Sale price
81. 80
Little Boys Tan Butchers,
made like a mans shoe, q
regular $1.75 value. Sale
price ....... $1.30
Mems Tan Leather, Heavy
weight Ties for hard service,
a good reliable shoe and a
regular $500 value. Sale
price. -. .......... $1.60
Women's Wei Kid and
Patent Colt, Lace and But
ton Shoe, hand sewed pro-
cess, a regular custom made
$500 shoe. Sale price $2.l0
Women's Kid Skin Bluch-
ers, Patent Leather and Kid
Tips, made to retail at 81 %.
Sale price. ...... 81. SO
Women's Patent Leather
Butchers, all solid, q good
$3.50 value. Sale price
......-...-...... $1.00
In TIMREpI AXE |
The Shoe Man. |
BOZ Main st., fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18

is deed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18
New Spring Suits and
Dress Goods

are shown in windows Dress
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-18

Capt. Hugh C. Braxton, OF Company
X, First Virginia Regiment. Staunton.
has resigned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19
CONFIDENCE MAN IS
SENT TO COUNTY JAIL
Clyde c. Embrey Is Fined 1925 and
Costs in County Court by
Judge r. W. OImsted.

Clyde c. Embrey. who was indicted
by the last grand jury on the charge
of having secured money under false
pretenses, was arraigned in the county
court yesterday afternoon before Judge
R. w. Olmsted and sentenced to a
fine of 1925 and costs. He was unable
to pay the fine and accordingly went
to the county jail. The case was Ger
titled from the circuit court to the
county court.
1t will be remembered that Embrey
obtained the check of fellow enploye
of the Rock Island road and cashed II
and kept the money. The-friend who
was in with him on the job made
determined try to get another check
but the plan failed, as the railroad
got next to the game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19
is SENTENCED TO
15-DAY JAIL TERM
David Hamilton, Retired Farmer, Ar
rested and Sent to County Jail
for Drunkenness.

Police Magistrate c. ]. Smith sen
fenced David Hamilton to a 15-day
term in the county jail this morning
as the result of the latter's being ar
rested for habitual drunkenness.
Hamilton was prosperous farmer not
many years ago, but it seems that
strong drink has sounded his doom.
Two years ago he sold his farm east
of Moline and since that time. the
police state, he has done nothing but
try to see how long it will take him
to spend his money for booze. He has
pretty nearly accomplished his object
and if he is allowed to continue the
believe he will end UP as a
county charge. The jail sentence IS
to give him a chance to get sober and
stay there long enough to realize what
he is doing