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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-29
EEPURLICAN.

w. C. Lyons. one of our hus5ing merchants, IF ade business tnp to Conway last week.
 Reuben Brown and wife of Black Fork visited relatives here Saturday. Vanie Duncan carried cotton to Conway last week.
 H. J. MoIos made business trip to Conway last week.
 J. M. Hendrickson and wife visited relatives at Martinville Sunday.
 J. Q. Duncan was in Conway last week.
 P. A. Palmer was in Guy Saturday. Bunion Casyleberry was in Conway last week.
 Sam Andrews and family visited relatives here Sunday.
 Rena Vastleberry and Coy Reynolds were happily married last Monday night.
 Robert and John Gipson were in Conway last week.
 J. w. Scott made a business trip to Conway last week.
 Ira Armstrong made business trip to Conway last week.
 Republicans are busy crop peopel.
 September 29.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-29
q move to Randolph county

to move to Randolph county. Several of our W. 0. w. soverelgns attended the unveiling exercises near Rose Bud Sunday.
 Miss Bessie Day is quite i'll. Several of her friends visited her Sunday, among them being Misses Eunice and Nora Addison and Amer Stone.
 September 29.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-29
ountrY for that purpose.

country TOT tHdt PuTPUSe.
 Howell Brewer of Washington city was at home last week to visit his mother, Mrs. W. H. White, but has returned to Washington.
 Rufus and Floyd Nicely have gone to Little Rock this week.
 Vernon Summers has hired to Dunk Moore of Vilonia to drive his ped ding wagon another year.
 September 29.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-29
REDUCED RATES.

Centennial celebration, St, Louis, October to 10. For this occasion we will sell round-trip tickets from Con- way to St. Louis and return for $1250 On sale October 2 to 8, in- elusive Return limit, October II. J. W. James, Agent.
 TODAY'S MARRIAGE LICENSES.
 Chas. P. Mckinney, 25, White City, Kan, and Lizzie Scholle, 24, Vilonia.
 c. w. Cato, 24, Linder, and Mrs. Ethel Loveless, 26, Greenbrier.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13
Miss Florence Davis.

Few OF the footlight favorttes OF the
present era IN theatrlcals have risen
as steadily and surely In a, decidedly
original and unique field as has Flor
ence Davis. the young comedienne,
now In her fifth season rs a star, who
has extended her popularity to nearly
every city east OF the Mississippi, and
soolly number west Of 1t. and her
former 1conquests have all been sur
passed this season in the new wood
land comedy. Under the Greenwood
Tree" In which she will be seen at the
Grand Wednesday, Feb. II. n
The newspapers Of other cities have
been unanimous in their praise Of Miss
Davis and her new play. alike, pro
nounclng It the best vehicle she has
ever appeared in. and therefore her
annual visit to this city will be looked
forward to with additional interest.
True to It's arboral title, Under the
Greenwood Tree Is described rs a
sylvan comedy, original in theme. In.
teresting In construction, unique in Its
setting and sclntlllatlng with the bril-.
liant hunior OF Henry V. Esmond, who
rose to fame on the production Of his
other delightful comedy when We
We're Twenty,one." ii which Nat
Goodwin made his great success OF a
few years ago. he,
In support OF Mas Davis. this sea.
son, the Garrlck management are said
to have furnished a most worthy cast
OF players, foremost OF whom Is the
handsome and talented young roman.
tic actor, Elliott Dexter, who contribute
ed n good portion Of the success to
Miss Davis former memorable pre-
sensations of "The Player Maid,' lb::
sens "a Dolls House," Sardon's "Di'
vorcons" and other plays. Her pro-
duction Of "under the Greenwood
Tree Is mounted with the same COM
prehensive and lavish equipment Of
scenery. costumes anil effects which
the critics pronounced most brilliant
and artistic at tlle-Lyric Theatfr. Lon:
don, and the Garrlck Theater,$ New
York last season.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13
Subscribe for the West VEdlnlan.
THE STAGE
1.-THE Three or U.s."

It can safely be said that this com
edy drama. which was written by Ra,
chel Crothers. Is the greatest OF all
American plays. 1t is powerful and
tells beautiful story possessing quail
tiles that make a play attractive ia
lovers OF romance, >humor and comedy
1t Is romantic. 1t Is a play Of won.
derfnl heart interest. pure In senti
ment and is an impressive production.
It can be mentioned as a timely ser.
mon of absorbing interest. a beautiful
blending of comedy and paihos. a sn.
preme struggle between love and duty.
Nothing on the stage at the present
time can compare with tnis production
in grace effectiveness and spirited ac-
ton. This Is the secret OF Its immense
success. It is a>perennial delight and
can be truthfuTIy described as home
and family play, every member Of the
domestic circle from aged grandpar-
ent to the youngest child may witness
it with pleasure and profit.
The above telling lines Is the cpl
tome Of the Judgment OF the press and
public throughout the entire country
and conveys all that need be said OF
"The Three OF U.s." Manager A. W.
Cross has selected an excellent COM
pany for the presentation Of this great
play headed by Miss Elizabeth Allrich.
All were engaged With view for their
special fitness for the particular line
Of characters for which they were as.
signed. ,t.
The management has given expires.
sion to their determination to give
the play a worthy presentation from n
scenic standpoint as we'll most elab.
crate Is the scenic investittlre to the
minntest detail. 1.-THE Three OF U.s.
will be presented at the Grand On.
era House on Monday, Feb. II.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

with courage and perseverance may
not climb, and its inventive to live
In its charming romance, that indie.
scrlbable something which makes all
the world love a lover, and innocluates
one with 4 feeling Of divine bliss and
aspirations for higher ideals. Plays
of this kind are n valuable adjunct to
the pulpit and they preach powerful
sermons. S5s
Mr.. McCutcheon's delightful story Is
enhanced by the later day scenic ct.
fects that adds realism and give to the
play m atmosphere Of the obscure
European princlpallty the author had
in mind. James W. Castle personally
staged the play, and credit should be
given him for the many innovations
OF stngecraft introduced. 45.5
The tlrone-room scene is spoken Of
as n masterpiece of theatrical machan.
ism, massively built. and gorgeonsly
decorated to the point OF dazzling one.
II was painted by Castle and Harvey.
from whose brushes came the .shep'
herd King production Of Wright Lori
mer. which has been pronounced one
OF the finest ever seen on any New
York stage. II is in this scene that
the most intensely dramatic portion OF
the play takes place, and 1t is said to
be sensational. .t &
There is touch Of lunlor blended
into the story that is irristlble. Prom.
inent in the cast are Gertrude Perry.
Alfred Britton, X. 0. Taylor, Edwin
Melvin. ". A. Howell. Chas. Doone.
Frank Howson, John Burkell. Norman
Willard. Gladys Thorp. Jane Lothian.
Sadie Claim and others.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13
REDUCTION oE ATTACHES.

It is too much to expect OF State
Legislature that 1t should do evkry-
thing Just to all peoples liking and
VIC are unreasonable to expect that.
so when good things are done We
should be willing to give credit for
them. The following item from the
Preston County Journal Is an inter
esting ore and shows taat the State
Senate les kept faith with, the PEG,
pic in cutting down the number OF
attaches. This Journal says:
The reduction in the attaches of
tie legislature for the present session
will SAFE more than 100000 to the
State. This reduction was largely
brought shout by Senators Flynn, Of
Preston. Blue of Barbour and Hatfield,
who are the attache committee Of the
State Senate. In the organization Of
the State Senate. Mr.. Flynn offered 0
resolution designating the numb:r Of
Clerks and their salary. which resol,I-
ton was adopted and Senator Blue
offered a resolution, that all resoiu.
lions lot king to the appointment Of
additional attaches be referred to a
special committee appointed by the
President President Forman al,.
pointed Hatfield. Blue and Flynn as
:hc attache COMMITTEES and they have
tsken care of the attache matter In Il
manner most satisfactory to the
taxpayers Of the State.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13
The Want Ads Are
PEACEMAKERS

store the factory, the workplaces the home~h'
human workers and employers come TO De
lodan wherever new work the urgent netho
road o peace lies through the want all columns
In every wreenE Incident OF daily lie needs but
a s,p remedy little neutrality-suspicious. 1t the Sudden
exit Of the servant stenoaper cook harler tenant
The unexpected need TO quickly raise some money!
More and more every the lives and affairs OF The people OF
city adsare coming to play he nas OF adTsra 'ea
oupraytnea OF BUSINESS PEACEAlAKEES!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

The Eouse Of Delegates yesterday
baked en- the $1,000 salary proposed
FIR members OF the State Bourd of
Control and amended the bill making
Il" salary $4,000. Now. We are Won
ds ring what the House will do to thu
$1,000 . year proposed for each Of
tho five members of the Public Ser.
,lte Commission. 1t will be worth
waiting to see.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

When Thomas Lincoln built the
hide log hut In which his son Abrl-
ham WIS horn, he little Thought his
work would be treasured by coming
ages. little deeds often grow to
great proportions and the doors Of
them are astonished at their accom-.
plishmcnts. What we do today may
list for good o: III throughout eter-
Lily. Have n care.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13
IIGraustark.n

A playNthat points to moral and
makes life worth while Is "Graustark."
the dramatized version Of Geo. Barr
MoCntchcon's bewitching book which
is TO be the attraction at the Krand
Opera House. matinee and night, on
Tuesday. The moral that It teaches
Is, there are no heights 10 which man
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13
LT7T--I7 . . T-7fT' q 77iI395lt6I,N
THE COMING WEEK DAY BY
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|. Union Associated Press. ~ u ~ IN
NEW YORK. Feb 13.-AmongS the
Important news events scheduled for
the coming week are the following: Il
Sunday. 3. ii ;y;Si
st. Valentines Day will be Observed
In the usual manner throughout theSi
country. ;t5s Il sl!Ss h.
Anniversary Of the birth Of Freder.9s}
lex Douglas will be observed by me-. |.
groes2 In many cities. s.
Monday. 5 3s3ssa sI3ii
Meeting In Washington TO con1meni. !.
crate the eleventh anniversary Of the
sinking OF the Maine In Havana Hai.s
bor iii. 4 Is: n
Transport Fitzpatrick is Z Scheduled
to sail from New York for Manila, a;
with troops TO man new Philippine.
fortifcations. n siiS N ~
Automobile shows will be opened .in12
St. Louis and Denver, to continue ;sey.ss
eral days. .;,.ii ", ri
Tuesday. " AZ n.
National Tariff Commission conyen-S
ton opens in indianapolis, with dele.ss
gates from all over the United States.
British Parliament Will resume itss8
session, and King Edward and Queen
Aexanura will visit Alfonso and Vic
torla Of Spain. II
Southern convention Of the lay
mems Missionary Movement begins It's
first session In birmingham.
Hearing Of government snit agalnta
anthracite coal carrying roads viii be-;
resumed In New York. = n 3; saJs
Contra division OF the Associated n
Advertising Clubs Of America cone
venes in indianapolis. n
Kentucky convention Of the ANTI
Saloon League begins in Louisville. u;
WEDNESDAY N ss,s; ii Il
1,'pAa i'e''4 - ~ S pes.ns
national convention .alS III .'''l t1
ne" 10TH. A, u; al
annual ThsResee NesroS S5onlerenss
opens az Booker Washlhs Z Sseaoot
az l"sSceee' ana. I5s:s. ils
f hursda y ESQ 5S1.S y. y III
NORM american consers avg aA Gon7 Al
sress' win inc uhllea stfa1 !9., Sahaaa 81
ana Mexico represented. opens PEN H ass
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

When we slated Governor Dawson
iior \ Place on The State Board of Con-
tfcl We didn't know that the Public
Service Commission would pay sl2.-
geo yeTr salary. Guess Governor
Dawson would prefer b+ing president
0! the Commission.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

,ir. Taft ms been something OF !,
slpG-tro:ier for the past few years,
but he will have to settle down and
Ee4p closer home after the Fourth Of
March. We may not let him SO
abroad for eight years, II he ,loss his
wo:k to the satisfaction of the peo-
rs. as We lave every reason to think
ln wIll
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13
NOTICE

i On Feb. 20, 1909, betweenStaeS hours
OF one o'clock and FIVE O'clock; u. M Il
I shall proceed to. sell lin. front ~ thes
Courthouse the following described
property, forfeited to the citysofi Fairs
mont, for the payment 81 fines: I. Il liIs
II Is teEclfd goldStillledS althamsa
watch. n, 4, II \ 4 Va NJ
+ e1@soli filed Rockford watch 4 H
~ Diamond ring. "
It I! GEO I e !. \ II !. ssHo {. NJ KER. E
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13
-f.NEtfl-I - 7e79N3T j.
Ann ur1 centen I.

We are authorized Ito announce
Charles lloyd, Of the First ward, as
i candidate for nomination for the Of
( iiee 81 Clerk Of the; City Of Fairmonlt.
subject to Republican convention or
primary election. ...
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

We are very much afraid the Fair.
mont West Virginian Is doomed tc
lose large proportion OF that pro-
found and all.absorbing admiration
which 1t expresses for Senator Win,
field Scott Notwithstanding Intel.
llgencer. 'g
Why so? What Is Senator Meredith
going TO do?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

|. Is easy to be deceived II peo-
piss words instead OF their acts are
;aktn rs the standard in making up
IN estimate OF their character,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

Gut, ilnn't accuse every man Of
being dishonest, because you might
net be strictly on the square your;
self. fE
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

II looks like Delegate Moore would
lose on a fuke in his big pen!!9 ntiary
scandal. .'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

directcT III tlrees ~ tls oansN anaa
two other members q tie 6oafd ase
Sdirectors N some % these bankss
re baais have never paid me tns
ssstf.utions any interest Until, ! eetntlys
stae boafa 81 equ!.ed L and has been;
receiving interest siS
Il Nj. Boyd denied having ever. ,le q
Quoted from checks Of employees of tho
penltentlary amounts they owed N tn:
West Virginia Clothing Company
r,irec,or5 E. N. Mullen. Of Parkerf-
burg, was next on the stand. His tes.
timony along the lines Of the Albany
Zip, milk transactions and Other
things, corroborated thu testimony Of
the otoer directors. Sit.y
A. C Bonar, a grocer OF Mounds,
.lle,% who sells groceries to the pen'.
tertiary. testified as to the manner |:
which lfe orders are drawn, bsipg IN
the sane way MS those for clothing
on the West Virginia Clothing COM
pany. He had at one time been an
aalploye Of MIR. Bloyd and testified
AIS the matters unl:r his observation
at that time, bearing Mr.. Bloyd out
in his testimony regarding selling
clo:hlng to the institution.
i1H1 Capt. Dawson Testlfies.
Capt. Dawson was the last witness
on the stand. He stated that he wal
acting warden from February s, 1905,
10 February l, 1909. He said most
convict, were buried in secondhand
clothing. The West Virginia Clothing
co:npany has never profted a cent by
that, lie told Of two instances when
they buried prisoners in shrouds.
owing to the conditions OF the bodies
making It impossible to put clothes on
them. = 81 w
! The West Virginia Clothing com
paav never received anything for
suits TO-. these persons, In regard to
the finn ling OF corterfelting outfit.
ha said :ilat the outfit was placed II
the office by him. wus still there, and
The matter will be taken up as soon
rs possible with United States Mar
sna, Elliott. He has found counterfeit
money before and reported the same
10 Maicr Elliott. Nothing has come
tsthis matter.
! Has Money Intact.
lie stated that ne had money In his
possession six or eight months for
Convict Chapman. Joe Bloyd gave
him the money. Capt, Dawson told
Chapman that he had the money and
would :drn II In for him. Chapman
requested him not to do so because
he (Chapman) would only spend i,
and ne wished to have 1t saved. Capt.
Dawson still has 1t to give to him..
Capt. Dawson said that when he was
walden team OF horses wera bought
which were found afterwards to have
the "heaves." They were returned to
The man they wera purchased from
and the purchase price. s2O3. was re-
turned the institution paying half the
costs OF the attachments they hod got.
ten out against the man. He gave the
money 10 Miss Sanford, tslling her 70
leave II in a safe for few days. as
they might buy another tenn. and this
wcald gave some bother OF banking
the amalnt. The money was left
there u::li Warden Matthews tool;
Charge. but Capt. Dawson dIl not
know /: was kept there so long.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

VVE 6.Isl .lf Il7lT ~ n
we are authorized to announce A.
II. Jones! of the Second ward as a can
dIdate5 for the Office Of clerk OF the
city ots Fairmont, subject to the Re-
publican nominating convention.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

Remember that the good and bad
Will 20 together "as long as the
would goes round"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

Drc'r Ground Hog Is not making
good to my alarming degree as yet, b
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13
Ell be1s I
coa.lin,u,ss.d! Istrom pages I! o,u.es Ell

b In II
He frsty Learned $ofs the milk transac.
lions OF AIRS. Itaddox through q the
Wheeling. Majority when Warden Had.
dox was $,at Battle creek. shortly be
fore his death. He had talked with
members Of the board in regard to the
matter after Warden Haddox's death.
Never Talked to Sprouts.
In regard to the charges made In
regard to securing a parole for vii.
liam seabright, he never heard OF the
matter until the other day, when Sea
bright was on the stand. He had no
conversation with Sprouts, or anyone
else regarding the matter.
He, knew nothing Of employees OF the
institution receiving pay from convict
employees. and had heard nothing OF
tine matron incident. ',:=
HeAwas asked by Mr.. Simpson why
the directors do not require the clerk
to prepare an ttemized statement OF
the expenses for the biennial report,
and stated that II had never been the
custom. and would require much work
and make a very voluminous report.
They had a monthly ltemized report
He said taht the only time Sprouts
had ever mentioned the matter Of a
pardon for Seabright, he told him hiatt
he could do nothing.
Delegate Dennis, OF the Investigate
ing committee, asked him II he knew
II J. A. Bloyd and the West Virginia
Clothing Company were the same, and
he said that he mad understood so.
He stated that he never knew even
that Joe Bloyd had horse. He had
heard OF the finding Of the counterfeit
outfit, but understood, that It was con.
fiscatel.
He knew Of the arrearages OF firms
employing convict labor. The direc'
tors sent for these parties and they
asked for further time. They have
been insisting upon their prompt pay.
ment and were after them strongly
The accounts owed by the firms were
perfectly secured by bonds, and the
Inc chtnery installed at the institution
would be good for the arrearages.
Mr.. Han,ilton's testimony concluded
the fnrnnnnn ,sessinn
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13
THE F,oHT IN o9Nps.

TIE light BY gNps.
Tae Harrison count N Heraa sizes
up; the battle foris ON 20 wen I'VE
feel inclined ito odnce what Ut
says. but !ot course Il appliesJto
chrlsburg only Fairmont V people
don't acl toat way. v " u 81,
Round one. II
The announce ents for office. n
The candidates telling you what
hey will do. Y
The candidates telling you what
.hsy VI. W. not DO ~
Round Two.
the Primaries II
! Sore beceuye he didn't get It.
Won't vote for him because he
beat me. Il
Round Three. ....'g.
Election Day. g
Kick: Kick! Kick!' Knife, Knife!
Knife!
Can't be pleased with any candl-
date.
They are all bad-no good men
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

II everybody was as wise as some
people think they are now differently
the word would move along.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

And II You have done had this
time, Try to be good the next time.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

they are all bad-no good men
left, etc.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

:, ~ n z aI9 q Zoo n " =,
W. are authorized to announce 3,
b. Carskadon, oiSthe Second ward. as
d candidate for the office OF clerk OF
The city 81 Fairnont, subject to the
Republican nominating convention.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13
Aftem con Session,

Mr.. Hamilton was on the stand for
short time during the afternoon. In
answer to Mr.. Neuman. regarding the
Albany trip, he stated that the con.
vention that year Of the National Pris.
on Congress was OF unusual import.
ance to West Virginia. Warden Had.
dox read an important paper at this
meeting and was candidate for high
Office. Mr.. Hmilton stated that lit.
tie over sSG represented hts legitimate
expenses on the trip.
Answering Mr. Simpson, he said
that the board Of directors and War.
den HadloS We're appointed by the
governor as delegates to the prison
congress. as were certain police Off,
cials Of the State. No appropriation
had ever been made by the State for
this purpose. Asked as to the reasons
the board made allowances for their
wives. he made no explanation.
Mr.. John A. Bloyd was the next on
the witness stand. He has been resI.
dent director Of the institution for IL
years. The Albany trip bill was made
up at the meeting Of the bOnrl after
their return. Each one gave an item.
lied bill. They were gone over III
board meeting. checked mp and the
board authorized him to make a bill
for the whole, expense. There were
nine in the party beside Col. Hamilton
The bill was only the legitimate ex.
pense Of the trip.
The delegates did not stop Mt the
hotel In Albany designated by the as.
ISOLATION. as they desired to hold their
expenses down rs much rs possible,
and went to hotel where the rates
were from s. to $3.50 per day.
In regard to the pipe organ, the
hoard made contract with Mr..
Shonts, OF Orville, o.. to put In a pipe
organ ut the prison. Shortly after.
ward the building committee OF the
First N. i. Church met in the West
Virginia Clothing store to discuss buy.
ing m organ. They figured OH Mr..
Donley as the organ architect. While
the committee was considering the
plan, he called Warden Hnddoy up BY
phone for his advice In the matter.
Mr.. HaddoS was in favor OF 1t, and
said they were sorry because they had
not got Mr.. Donley to draw up the
plans for the prison organ. He said.
"Why can't we get this man to super
wise and inspect our organ?" The deal
with Donley was made by which he
was 10 superintend both jobs for 5000.
1Iaddox agreed to pay $50 and the
church $3.50. Mr.. Donley inspected
the prison organ twice, was paid 5000
by the church and the prison officials
reimbursed the church $50. the amount
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

Kick: Kick! Kick!!' Knife, Knife!
Knife!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-13

Can't be pleased with any candl-
date.
ca.