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The Detroit times., 1909-04-01

rights OF man. Paganism utterly de-
MED such rights. II allowed nothing
TO man as man; man was what wealth.
or place, or power made him. Even
the wise Aristotle taught that nature
intended some men TO be slaves and
chattels. The sweet religion OF Chris.
proclaimed aloud the doctrine of tho
common fatherhood OF God and the
universal brotherhood OF man. Eigh.
teen hundred years, however, went by,
and the civilized worl0 had not yet put
its civil and political institutions into
accord with its spiritual faith. During
all that time the Christian church was
leavening human society, and patient
ly awaiting the promised fermeutation.
This came at last. and It came In
America. II came in first manifesto.
ton through the declaration OF indc-
pendence; IL came In second and
final manifestation through President
Lincoln's proclamation OF emancipa-
ton.
In America all men are civilly and
politically equal: ali have the same
rights; all WELD the same arm OF de-
fence and Of conquost-the suffrage:
and the sole condition OF rights and Of
power Is simple manhood.
Liberty is exemption from all re-
straint save that OF the laws OF JUS
tice and order: exemption from sub
mission to other men. except so far as
they represent and enforce those laws.
The divine gift OF liberty is Gods
recognition OF mans greatness and
mans dignity. In liberty lie the
sweetness OF life and the power OF
growth. The loss OF liberty Is tho
loss of light and sunshine. the loss OF
life's best portion. Under the spell
OF heavenly memories. humanity new.
er had ceased TO dream of liberty, and
10 aspire to its possession. Now and
then. here and there, liberty had for
moment caressed humanity's brow
But not until the republic OF the west
was born. not until the star-spangled
banner rose toward the skies, was lib
erty caught up in humanity's embrace
and embodied in a great and abiding
nation.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01

A century ago transatlantic poet
and philosopher. reading tho signs Oh
the times. wrote:
Westward the course OF empire takes
It's way;
The first four acts already past,
A fifth shall close the drama with the
day:
Times noblest offspring is the last
Berkeley's prophetic eye had de-
scribed America. What shall | say
in brief discourse OF my country s
value and beauty. OF her claims 10
my love and fealty? l will pass by IL
silence her fields and forests. her
rivers and seas. her boundless riches
OF soil and OF mountain. her pure and
health-g giving air, her transcendent
wealth OF natures fairest and most
precious gifts. will not speak OF
the noble qualities and robust deeds
of her sons. prosperous in peace. val
orous in war. gifted in mind and
heart, skilled in commerce and indus
try. BE this my theme in praise OF
America: She is, as none other. tho
land OF human dignity and OF human
liberty!
America, rising into the family OF
nations in these latter times. Is tho
highest billow In humanity's evolI'
tion. the browning effort OF ages an
the aggrandizement OF man. Unless
we view her in this altitude We do not
comprehend her: we belittle her tow
ering stature, and hide from ourselves
the singular design OF Providence in
creating her.
When the fathers OF the republic
declared. That all men are created
equal; that they are endowed by their
Creator with certain inailenable
rights; that among these are life. lii.
erty. and the pursuit OF happiness"
principle was enurciated which, In
its truth. was as old as the race, but
in practical realization was almost
unknown.
Slowly and laboriously. amid suffer
ing and revolution, humanity had been
reaching out towards reign OF the
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The Man
Who Stole
The Earth"
CHAPTER LxII.--(continued.)
b. W. Holt White.

CHAPTER LxiI.--(Continued.)
When he heard Ludwig's tidings, the
minister whistled and then sucked in
his lips, wrinkled his forehead. and
looked considerably puzzled.
Personally" he said. Il am Of the
opinion that We should take action az
once, and that this Englishwoman
should be arrested without delay. But
the trouble Is that, in dealing with the
emperor, 1t Is extremely difficult to
know precisely what course to take
on such a matter"
He has an appetite for knowledge
Of details which Is simply surprising,
and 1t is quite likely that he would
resent action being taken on such at
important matter without reference
being. made to himself. The best
thing, | think, that we can do is 10
drive at once to the castle. At least
we know where we can lay our hands
on the lady-she is not likely TO wan
der far"
Not In the least likely" said Luc-
wig, bitterly. seeing the excellent OPP
portunity she has OF observing what
we least wish her to observe
To this the minister made no reply.
but, ringing his bell. ordered his car
rage, and, ten minutes or SO later, he
and Ludwig were driving rapidly 20
the castle.
But there they were to meet with n
check, for the kaiser happened TO
have motored over TO Potsdam and he
was not expected back for at leas;
another hour.
And 1t was this delay that saved
Miss Hunt.
When at last the kaiser did arrive
he was greatly concerned at Ludwig 5
news. and, as usual, his majesty up
braided him in language which was
exceedingly severe, for neglecting TO
take instant steps.
This" he concluded, is not a mat
ter for the police, but must be dealt
with by us at once. / will send TWO
officers to the house which the prince
| has pointed out to us. and you ne
added turning to Ludwig. had better
accompany them. The woman must
Immediately be apprehended and
brought TO me. Unfortunately. from
my own experience with her. ! am
compelled to regard her capabilities
with some respect. She Is. indeed. a
very dangerous person"
Accordingly Ludwig drove away III
roomy carriage with the two officers
appointed for the task OF arrestlng
Miss Hunt.
l, was dark by now, and the mousse
when they found il, was dimly lighted.
A few inhabitants OF the place werc
hanging about the stairs. and the
sight of the two officers and the black
bearded giant laundering up the stairs
occasioned no little surprise. But all
comment made was in whiskers. FOR
the Ioafers on the stairs had too much
respect. not 10 say fear. OF the emf
perors uniform to make any outward
or audible signs OF surprise.
When the three men reached the
topmost floor they were met by an
untdy woman. -.
IAN Englishwoman lives here?'
said one OF the officers.
rshe did, Herr Captain" said the
woman. ~.
What do you mean'F demanded the
officer. -
II mean, Herr Captain, that the
English woman left here about an
hour and a half ago. She took her
things with her"
.ro m. Coofinuedl
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01

his furniture to pieces TO look for
such evidence?
A worm-eater Is a recognized pro-
fession, though this was not known
10 the English magistrate who asked
a poor woman what her husbands
trade was and got the astonishing re.
ply. "A worm-eater. please your wor.
ship" III a forger is quite unusual.
ly honest he procures old worm-eaten
wood and makes his furniture out OF
that 1t is told that some have even
bought up old houses for the sake
OF their beams and rafters.-Helen
Zimmerman in the National Review.
Wife. dear. l may drop down TO
Nice and surprise you"
Better not. hubby; you might be
surprised! "-Fliegende Blaetter.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
From Another Point of View
Don't pick it up don't kick it. aad cont smoke it.

Don't pick it up. don't kick II, cont smoke it,
The man who stn observes it is the real April fool
binder
IT attempt kcnaping" a in a morning
Well really couldn't
1t appears leave things
back
Those who are trying to bete Col Roosevt African hunting trip
recan presidency
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BY Trade a Worm Eater.

Gothic. early italian and Renaiss-
ance furniture can be copied with the
greatest ease, and common wood is
changed into walnut by the walnut's
own Juice. For the pieces that dc
mand more delicate processes nitric
acid eats away the epidermis of the
wood. while permanganate OF potash
colors what remains. Worm holes are
produced in various ways; one is 20
shoot into the fresh wood with a pis-
toll charged with grapeshot. Unfor
tunately the tell-tale shot remains at
the bottom OF the hole. But who takes
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No Distinction.

On one occasion Sir Francis Burn.
and and a companion were talking In
the crowded assembly at the foreign
office on one Of the queens birthday
nights. A guest in uniform, starred
and medaled, came up and effusively
shook hands with Burnand, whose re-
ception betrayed some embarrass-
ment Observing this. the newcomer
said. Il see you don't know me from
Adam"
MY dear sir" said Burnand. II did
not know Adam. Exchange.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
sized Up.

Yes" remarked the fat man ON
the rear platform, Il once refused to
buy the site of Chicago for four claim
shells and quart OF rum"
The tall passenger was silent,
II could have bought the original
telephone patents for eleven Mexican
dollars and a brass watch" continued
the fat man. but turned 'em down. I"
No response.
You are not interested in my rem.
iniscences. friend?"
II am not answered the tall man.
candidly. I'm selling airship stock.
You don't want any. Washington
Herald.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01

madam" said the medical mar.
~rsxelv. you must practice filling
<our lungs with deep breaths OF pure
IAN bust the smithereens out Of my
- direcf'ry gown" shifted the lady.
a think I see myself"
And turning on her high heels she
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01

poctor-Why, how is this, my dear,
air, You sent me a note stating that
Won had been attacked with mumps'
ana md you suffering from rneuma'
tism. y, a., do.,or
Patient--That's all right, doctor.
There wasn't q soul In the mouse ,nat
knew how TO spell rheumatism'-Tit-
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,To Be ContinuedJ
Conundrum.

Ffeshman-Who is the smallest man
mentioned in history?
SOPHOMORE give up
Freshman-Why, tho Roman soldier
who slept on his watch.-University
of PENNSYLVANIA Punch Bowl.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01

print Principal Nichols be fair at
Ill times
In his letter Principal Nichols is NOT fair
there are not suitable Fairgrounds school not the
fault Of Inspector Schultz
Is the fault of the principal Supervisor Stewart
both Of whom members of the Martindale machine
Inspector Schultz i not a member of that machine
popular with Supervisor Stewart because he will not
official
He opposed by Principal the opportunity
presents itself he will principal Llbge school for
bis activity in school board politics
Principal Nichols HAS done his duty and reported the muddy
school grounds to Supervisor Stewart that Su
pcrvisor Stewart grounds muddy for the reflection In
pector Schultz purpose the attack the inspector
in the principals letter.
AND WE ARE GIVEN A LITTLE FURTHER INSIGHT INTO THE
PERMCI0UsNESs THE MARTNDALE GANG.
The Times has authority that Supervisor Stewart
the Seventeenth ward would get nothing
from his office elected another inspector"
Which remark explain why Inspector Schultz has reiranea
m taking the initiative Fairgrounds at the schools
In ward.
what seems to be supervisor and by the same
token change principals at the Librdge school, that man may
~ en the supervision of the the condition Of
the grounds and the school children before petty politics
principal be secured VINO Will nave more time ior MS
ychool and for politics.
THE VOTERS OF THE SEVENTEENTH WARD WILL MAKE
suRr THEN TO VOTE FOR INSPECTOR WHOSE ELEC-
TON WILL MEAN SUCH AN IMPROVED ORDER OF AFFAIRS
Principal he supporting Mr. cudder because this
candidate viii tie up faction the board elected
VIII Mr. the voters of the Seventeenth ward that
/. WILL NOT VOTE MARTNDALE and WILL NOT VOTE
nR SUPERVISOR when the of these
for consideration
That is the issue in this school campaign.
n Mr. Cruddr promise this he will be acceptable to those who
t these politicians put of their jobs and he will be dropped
pv;nciual Nichols hot coal
- the primaries behed Mr. Nichols around the voting booths
school hours his of and working for ANYBODY to
1870 Yrsnector Schultz Marndale candidate
Mr. Schultz and Principal Nichols who is
"a h the taxpayers to alone for ANYBODY but
Inspector Schultz at election
MI M Schultz will be elected
M The anti lartindae slate going through next Monday
mi. will mean the Of the present superintendent and the
resent supervisor
Aoua also result immediate dismissal from his job of
Principal Nichols
The crv of could raised either for punish
-. ~. rr;nc;nal for his activity for his boss.
His discharge would rid the school of politician and would be
- essential step direction Of NO politics this depart
t which the sought by those who good
>phoos at heart
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
THE WHIRLIGIG OF LIFE
Fishin' days are dawnin'.

Judge: You are accused OF steal
ing an umbrella. Are you guilty?
Prisoner: Well, your honor, 1t had
II. J. Wilson on the handle. John Bag
lev stamped on the inside cover tag,
and stole 1t from a man named An
son.
New York preachers say the stage
is bad on morals. The theater people
saw its New York morals that are bad
on the stage.
The circuses and summer notels
and violets are peeping above the sod
There isn't enough money In cir
culation. to say nothing of that $4,000
which the kidnapers are holding Onto
Percy: Do you suppose your rather
will object to my marrying you?
Pearl: Well, he will II he's any
thing like me.
TO EXCHANGE-One perfectly
good snow shovel for serviceable nam
mock: or what have you?
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01

Harvard man wants TO know II
Taft is going TO put Yale locks on the
Panama canal.
Preacher: So dis lii chill am a gal.
Do de uddah one belong TO the con-
trary sex?
Patient Papa: Ya'as pahson, OATS
a gal. too.
Prof. Goodwin Smith says that mus
Gle doesn't count for much. Wonder
II the professor ever tried to raise a
window in a train. or to fire his cook I?
Well. did your preserves last you
through the winter?
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01

haughtily left the apartment.-Cleve.
land Plain Dealer.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
MR.. SKYOACK, FROM MARS

He Visits the Earth Special Wireless
Observations Notebook.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
Famous Gems of Prose
THE DIVINE GIFT OF LIBERTY.
BY ARCHBISHOP JOHN IRELAND.

From discourse on eommanderv of
wv" N tho loyal 1894 4 "@e'' VI
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Print Mr. Nichols
Letter To Be fairer
Than He Is to Schultz
Mud PuddIes on the School
oround Are Charged to Inspec-
tor but the Principal and the
oopsrvIsor Are the Ones
Responsible.


q
tmesM
He hasne
rk
was Mr not
lime one
. inspect
In che scheo to buy
In
4 that In
y
j. WHOM Iamsu
and
Srs
nj pre-"
q man who broueh
HI Iedxedh TO
the He
Respect
Princp
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01

The circuses and summer noteis
and violets are peeping above the sod'
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
H. Truth. No Matter
Whom 1t Helps or Hurts

To the Eaitor OF The Timesi Your
MINER has made reference Ia my nd
xoeaey os Mr.. Crudder's election ss
.cheoI inspector OF the seventeenth
ward. and ss am the subject OF re-
peated attacks. by Dr. Bennett and W.T.
schultz. 4 deem IL NO more than proper
that \ give ,ay reasons for supporting
Mr.. Crudder and let the people OF the
seventeenth ward he the JUDGE a. ."
nay motives. ,....
Nr. Herman schultx was eiec.s"
school Inspector two years ago t"r ~
short term aud during thmt t,me
never Visited my school for the purpose
Of Anding out what was needed TO ves-
ter conditions OF the school. Hr ms
never asked ar even limited NJ ""s'""s
toward Improvement.
L. h. AaNRnIaanIn
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-04-24
Loose Leaf Ledgers, at MiI|aIds
THE COLORED ORATOR.

Many stories have been told O.
the ludicrous mistakes of negro or
atOrs. Here is one for which Gov
ernOr Claud Swanson, of Virginia
is responsible?
In small Virginia town pom
pous negro was delivering 8
Fourth of July address to an aud
fence Of .colored folk. He said:
"My Colored Fellow Citizens: We
have occasion to be proud of the
Fourth of July. 1t was on the
Fourth of July, 1896, that Christ
opher Columbus landed on Ply
mouth Rock and proclaimed free
dom, liberty and independence to
all mankind. And what was they
doing down here in Verginny at
that time? They had their feet on
the black mans mech a-hollerin'
Sick senter tyrannibus.'
"My colored ffellow-citizens. this
is great country. 1t is ~ the
proudest nation the sun ever shine
upon. But if these Dimmercrats
git into power here they'll do
like they done in Rome. Look AZ
Rome. Once the proud master OF
the land the mistress OF the sea.
with her once proud citizens, which
was Caesar, Olympus, Demosthene
ana others too numerous to men
tion. Then the Dimmercrats got
into power here and what is She
to-day? Overrun by Greeks, Cam
adams and other savages."
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-04-24

Any subscriber not receiving his
paper regularly will please report
same to this office and an investiea
ton will promptly be made by the
management
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-04-24
From New iberia to locks

This route would shorten tn,
distance to New Orleans some G.
miles and reduce the time quite Il
hours.
This route would do more: /,
would shorten the distance be
tween this city and Morgan City by
some 26 miles Instead of II
miles down the Teehe aud Atcha
falaya, a shorter route of only Is
miles would be open.
1t would give New Iberi. an on
portunity Of bidding for the lake
trade.
1t would open to our people q
chance Of engaging IN the fish 10.
dustry Of the lakes
1t WOULD bring us within easy
reach of the hardwood forests and
make possible pew industries at
this point.
It would reduce the towage on
cypress logs to our mills. This
would put all the mills here on an
equal footing with the best located
mills in the State and 1t would
dispell that unrest which prompts
the mill owners to think of other
locations. 4
1t would flush and wash on. tie
upper Trche and tend greatly ito
improved sanItar, conditions.
IT strikes us that every man
htre should 60 after this canal
with spade or steam shovel
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CROSS AND NERVOUS.
NEW IBERIA SUFFERERS FROM
KIDNEY TROUBLES OFTEN
BECOME VERY IRRI-
TABLE.

Cross, irritable peOplc-tnc sort
who fuss and NOPE and worry O.
Yer trifles are not always to blame
Others. Freauent| Xhesse y trait, IS
are but tho effects of Kidney poi
sons on brain and nerves. Uric
acid that escV4 the kidneys irri-
tates nerve Rnvers and vital or
: gans-causge bal kache, rheumatic
and ne,Yalgic fpains-kecps you
languid fall tird{l out-leads to
BrighF disease and diabetes.
Stoprdhc trouhld in the beginning
with>Qoan's Kidney Pills Twill
cure the~kidney9 and remove the
cause of all th&sc ills. Recon-
mcndedb v frier&ls and neighbors
in New Iberia.
Philip l.. kramfr, 6i1 ". St Pet
or st New Iberi3 La, says: "Pains
IN the small OF Ny back prevent
ed me from resting well at night.
! was nervous aid would arise in
the morning, feeling miserable.
| did not know phether this SUI
fering was due q my kidneys or
not, but being fged by my wife
to try Doan's kif ney Pills, | went
to Taylor's drugt store and pro-
cured a box. Thfy proved to be
the very remedYI needed, bring
ing me prompt relief. The results
OF 1he use of Doan's Kidney Pills
were SO satisfactory in every way
that | can give this remedy my
hearty endorsements"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Fostcr-Milburn Co, Buffa-
10, New York, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the namc-Doan's-
and take no other.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-04-24

A canal through the ridge b..
tween the reclc and Grand Lake
would create very mnch better
conditions, and the advantages OF
such a connection would amply
justify the cost of cutting tie
canal. Compare these distances
with those above:
From New iberia ia Belle
Thence to Grande Lake,. /
A cross the Lake toBayou Pig
From the mouth Of Bayou Pig.
con, via Pigeon amt Grand
River to locks, ..,...... 3?
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FURNITURE ORDERED.

The lberian is receipt of {
communication from kof. L.R. Wal
den explaining tl,Stt he has beer
lunavoidably delayed rous return
ing to New Iberia a>-A'h as he rx
pected but that TIN. fnrnitnrc
typewrliers and other apparatus
for the New Ihsiits Business Col
lege has been O,dereo, and thar
he ext,scts to sDalls1Mr able TO an
nounce the dAte for the o,epipg
of said schoSl
The esAbl,shing here Of a
bianch OF Walden's Business Co!
lege VIII be of great benefit to our
yonng people, the city and this
section Of Louisiana.
We wish the new utetmise much
success, and each and every c,,i/
zen shouldspeak 4 good word for Il.
and aid It in every way possible
OA9ToRrAI
' =: : %z|zz;z;;7;;;;;'.sE' ''''''
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\ party of surveyors ut wOI

\ party Of surveyors at work
~ Cameron parish this Last week,
has given rise to the rumor that
one Of the big trunk lines If rail
roads now building III this state
will seek deep water ha,bor in
he CaIcasieu river. Members Of
the surveying party refused to
state who they represented or
what their sui vey had been made
for.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-04-24

Entered at Post Office New IBERIA.
Ia, as second class mail matter.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-04-24
LET'S GET BUSY.

New Iberia will not come int
: full possession Of The benefits f.
be achieved from h"r ~ aat naiura
Oppori til m,ny thiugS az
accomplished Nature his don
much for this section lac guC
. ess Of plenty has pa" ical'y en-
t ed her horn. cate ia. her chol'
est gifts ;sll over his t. ritory OF
south western Louisiana Ther
has been lst enough left fot MAJ
TO do III creating ideal conditions
to awaken his m nj and energies
When one studies the m 4 +
ot this part of thc wor i
II is dli1icWll 10 und.rsta,n.
the Indifference Of the people
to the great natural nrI,rt :
nifty and commercial advantages
winch rem ,lns npiMproved. in the
possible canal 80 connect the TccIe
with Grand AXE. Now th,t
PlauuemIne locks an, II f; ion r
a 1nartCrcen'ury hope u would
seem that il wOul,: b" i powerful
stimulus in he direction Of avail,
ening action.
One at the prime objects of thc
locks at Piaquemlne was 10 short
Ell the distance betwee the Teche
valley and the Crescent City. can
our business people hope 10 gam !
possible benefits ftSm the locks as
long az they allow a narrow ridge
to exist bet wcen them and short
route to those locks? Get a good
map OF the State and measure he
just ~ a means Of convinc
ing yourself that we are not ten
per cent. off in the distances wc
here quote.
From New Iberia To The mouth
Of the Teche, miles. 50
From the mouth of the Tcchc.
via Grand River and Lake
a.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-04-24

Louisiana contai = H. 96G sullar+
miles Of land, and 2,32s square
miles Of land locked bays, hgoons
aud rivers Louisiana soils are
divided into allnvial lands. sea or
coast marsh, redeemable by levtcs
and drainage, bluff land, pralries,
lorg leaf pincs, hill lands and oak
lands
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-04-24

Louisiana's climate is admirable.
Breezy and cool in summer, mild
in winter, healtf'ful at all times
The State is not subject to ex-
tremes Of heat in summer or cold
in winter.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-04-24
AS TO TROUBLES.

AS TO TROUBLES,
When I'm expecting troublealarge
They don't materialize,
But just to even up the scores
When things look roster than Me-
fore
A bunch Of worries rise.
It's just Dame Nature, wise old
sage,
Maintaining Z fair averaged
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-04-24

Louisiana ia composed OF 90, OOO,-
600 acres'lof land, of which only
about 8. 100000 acres are cultivat-
ed and on these there are yearly
produced crops valued at nearly
&lOO, 600, 600.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-04-24
INCONSISTENT.

Hiss Smith was clever and Into
put music was not her long suit.
The irsti uments PLAYED
Make me tired" she said.
Then she went Off and married 9
Lieut.!
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-04-24

The iberian Ia responsible for no
INDIVIDUAL debts contracted by par
ties connected in any capacity with
the paper.