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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
Maine Gossip
The Meetin' House Bell.

I'm glad to git back from the city,
Where you notice on every hand
How pride is too busy fur pity
An life is ambitiOusly grand.
I've gaZed at the spires so imposin';
I've heard the sweet music as well;
An I'm glad to git back to the plain
beaten track
An hear the old meetin' house BEN.
Afar from the din an the rattle,
An the dust that is curlin' on high,
Like the smoke of a terrible battle
That covers the blue. shinin' sky,
In the place where the birds help the
singin',
A wonderful story to tell,
Contentment I'll seek, as the time, week
by week,
Is told off by the meetin' house bell
Washington Star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
Little of Everything.
Starting Indians as Farmers.

The Cheyenne River agency will be
busy for some time to come as the dis
tribution of live stock to Indians be-
gins today. To each head of a family
is to be given 23 head of 2-yearold
heifers, or in case he so desires a team
of mares, a wagon and harness, agri-
cultural implements, five cows, and $50
in cash.
This distribution means that to any
of the Indians who desire will be given
a start of about $1,000 in value either
toward starting herd of cattle or be-
ginning farming operations without
any eXpensc-Pierre Correspondence
ST. Paul Dispatch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

The Maine voter will have consider
able, to- occupy his attention in the
next campaign. In addition to the
election of the usual officials he must
pass upon three acts of the Legislature
of. 1909. bear in mind the selection Of
a United States Senator and the pro-
posed 10th amendment to the Con-
stitutton relating to taxation of in
comes,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
Judge Brumm Of Pottsville, Pa

wants men who commit crimes against
the . ballot punished by the courts
with liberal construction of the law
and a strong hand" He recommends
disfranchising them. AS most of the
crimes against the ballot. especially in
who were never legally voters, it is
hard to see how danger Of formal dis
franchisement would act as a great
deterrent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

recent day made a record that would
put many a masculine farmer to test.
In nine hours she hoed 649 hills of pota-
toes. Mrs. Libby is "a years of age.
Living alone she successfully cultivates
an excellent farm, herself attending to
all the details of it's management Con-
sidering the work involved in hoeing a
potato patch and likewise the unusual
heat of the week, Mrs. Libby showed
herself the worker that she is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
From the Trade.

Cotton and Wool Journal)
To doubt that we shall eventually
prepare all tariff laws through a per-
manent tariff commission is to ques-
ton the good sense of the American
people If satisfactory law is not
passed by the present session Of Con-
gress creating such a commission. the
agitation will not cease. The recent
speech in behalf of a tariff commission
by Hon: Charles N. Fowler, of New
Jersey, in the committee of the whole
OF the lower branch of Congress is a
valuable contribution to the literature
Of the subject
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
A Human Comedy.

"Ikey Blinkersdorf has lost every
dollar he had in the world"
"Whew! That's very strange. Wha,
was his object?"
He thought his divorced wife was
getting too much alimony."
Who did he lose his money to-"
His brother Sam"
What a PITY"
That amt the funny part of it."
What is?"
"Ikey don't know it, but Sam is go.
ing to marry his divorced wife -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

That Democrat Of Tombstone.
Arizona, who took an oath in SO not to
haNSeslfis hair cut until Bryan occupied
the White House, has given up in
despair and the barber has performed
his work. 1t Is safe bet that the
barber took silver for his pay, too.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

A Grand Rapids, Mich, paper de-
clares that city government is less a
means that it is no easier to mis-
manage a city under the bi-cameral
THANH under the commission form of
government. Respectfully submitted
for the consideration of cities con-
sidering the ACCESSIBILITY of making a
change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

In spite of the poor road connecting
Maine with the outside world, via Port
land and Portsmouth, many automobile
tourists are coming into the State. If
the road was in good condition the rev.
enue from summer visitors would be
larger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Chicago calls it "mythomania." Bos-
ton used to call it prevaricating but
academic Beantown will never permit
Chicago TO put one over like that with
out hunting up a longer one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
Tired Mothers.

It's hard work to take care of chill
dren and to cook, sweep, wash, sew
and mend besides.
1t makes a shop of the home--a
shop, too. where sixteen hours make
a day and yet there is much working
overtime.
Hoods Sarsaparilla helps tired
mothers in many ways-it refreshes
the blood, improves the appetite, and
assures restful Sleep
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Some papers think that Canada is
worrying about Yankee invasion
BOsh. Canada is worrying more abOu;
her ability to make the invaders fee
ut nome than anything else
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

John d. says it makes him happy to
go to Sunday School. The rest of The
folks would be happy too, if John
would only learn something there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

"Mraslin'' is the name Of a substance
that is used in Bohemia to coat hams 1t
is as pliable as rubber, tasteless and
harmless, and keeps the hams-also
meats, eggs, ETC., perfectly fresh almost
indefinitely. The mraslin can be peeled
from the ham almost as a4sily as the
skin from a banana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

to assert her supremacy over all Eu-
rope and all America she will discover
that she hasn't any grievance. Peace
is assured in many instances by the
size of the other fellows club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Portland's police department is now
on business basis and Mayor Leigh
ton is to be congratulated on his ap-
pointments under the new regime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
From the Pacific

(Honolulu Evening Bulletin)
Honolulu is growing. The demand
for houses to rent is greater than the
supply. This means a steady increase
of the citizens population.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Ii President Taft's outing at Beverly
only makes him want to get back so
badly that he will dig Congress in the
ribs, The rest of the New England
states will forgive Beverly for stealing
that summer capital job
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

There are now four permanent ice Kinks
In Enrope-in London, Paris, Munich and
Berlin. In the Berlin rink over one
thousand persons can skate at one time
without crowding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

1.-TWO base hit, Denlmitt." Inasmuch
as Demmitt plays for New York,
Boston sympathizers don't care how
YOU take it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Would not the diamond barons in
sist on putting the Paris diamond
maker into Jail just the same if he
They can't afford to have that secret
discovered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Someone will be writing a novel yet
thNst1aIo. - lie has led the police a
merry chase and bids fair to get away
for all time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

The people at large had forgotten
that there ever was free trade prop
uganda until those l3 patriots came
to the rescue with their protest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

There seems to be a difference of
opinion among Names sporting edi-
tors as to whether Jeffries gave the
people fair show for their money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

When man has steady work at good
wages it is hard to convince him that
he is abused.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
Not an Expert Opinion.
IVA Shington POSt.)

Alton B. Parker says the corporation
tax is a dodge. 1t is doubtful if he
will be accepted as an expert on dodg-
ing after his failure to duck that
Roosevelt brick in 1904.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
Afraid Of Consequences.

Dog Halter (tremulously)-See here,
sir, will that dog bite me?
Dog Owner (scornfully)-Do YOU
suppose he has no instinct OF self
preservation?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

In 2O09 the papers will note the fact
that 100 years ago aeroplanes were
brought into practical use by two men
named Wright.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
Ambidextrous Golf Player.

A correspondent of Sydney, Australia
writes that a DOGGY competition was
recently won at Hunters Hill out there
by Robert Smith, ''whose game is par
ticularly interesting from the fact that
he is an ambidextrous player"
He carries around about an equa
number of left and right handed
clubs, and it is a matter of supreme
Indifference to him which he uses: ir
fact, if a match We're to be arranged
Smith right-handed against Smith
himself left -handed'' no ole couud tel
which "hand" it would be safer to back
From the Golfer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

There Is a growing admiration for
statesmen with foresight enough to go
hunting in Africa during an extra ses-
sion for tariff discussion Exchange
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

The calsOma sycopranta eats gypsy
moths. Be sure and find out the name
before killing the next bug. 1t may be
one of 'em.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
One Interesting Feature.
New York Press. }

New York Press.)
The thing that interests a woman
about wedding is the people the
brides mother said were to be present,
but they wouldn't come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
In Prohibition Georgia.
{Atlanta Constitution

F. There was no restraining the Fourth
o. July orators. The state is so dry it
was impossible to get them too full for
utterance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

For the first time in ten years the big
be started up shortly. This is due to
the great swarm of porgies reported
headed this way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Cutting Bingham's head off seems to
have increased his stature very
materially. Many a man has become
great through adversely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
On a Train.

"Hey, there!" yelled a conductor,
why are you taking that AK and saw
out of the case?"
Il want to open a window replied
the Observation-Disclosures City Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
Agricultural View.
Atlanta Constitution.)

ATLANTA ConStitution.)
A good many farmers are of the
opinion that when it comes to blowing,
the mulemobile has the automobile
dashed to the mast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Just think Of it, fire in Coldwater,
Mich. was extinguished with milk!
What's in name anyhow?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

&c. MacVeagh may find Maine sc
pleasant this week that he will become
an annual visitor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
How Are the Mighty Fallen!
(Brooklyn Eagle

(Brooklyn Eagle.)
The Kaiser swears to maintain peace
with Gods help" Why this unusual
want of self-confidence?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Mayor Mcclellan of New York IS
getting more or less free advertising
out of that Bingham incident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

-TfrfsN Is the closed season on vaca-
tions for nurses and hospital attend
ants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Why didn't Hallowell have a flotilla
of torpedo boats and destroyers?
Brewer did.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

The state of Washington Is
gradually learning that the cigarette
law Is costing the people money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

If Cecil Rhodes could only talk, what
would he say about that new South
African deal?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Milwaukee feels badly because her
schoolboys swear. That Is too bad
but where did they learn it?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Samuel de Champlain did much for
the United States, though he thought
1t was for France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

That London peace meeting was the
real article. 1t ended in fight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Texas man was drowned in a
bath tub. We didn't realize that
civilization had advanced that far.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
They're Quite Numerous.
lChicaP0 NeWSl

Some people act as if they were
afraid they might forget their troubles
if they didn't talk about them all the
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Nova Scotia is getting a taste of the
real thing in strikes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

The japanese labor problem is very
real to Hawaii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
Friday July 9, 1909.

Watch out for one of those Lincoln
cents.@,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Admiral Merry is at his summer
home in Edgecomb for the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
"De fact dat kickin' don, aooo,

Ode fact dat kickin' dom accomplish
much" said Uncle Eben, us proved by
de climate. Folks has been findin'
fault wifi it ever since / kin remember,
an it's jes' as botheracious as ever
Wash. Star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
Daily kenneber Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

Na6h1kice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held RESPONSE
BILE for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publish
ers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

The Maine Central has already be-
gun the double-tracking of it's line
from Etna to Hermon pond-a dis
lance of eight miles and half-and
the job entails a change of location
and lessenng of the grade in Carmel
for a distance of 90 miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Vancouver's historic old Balm of Gill
cad tree, to which Lewis and Clark are
said to have tied their canoe in 1905,
and which marked the landing point of
the Hudson Bay company of fur trad
ers in 1924, fell a victim to the waters
of the Columbia River recently.
This old tree, which stood on the
bank of the river at the foot of Main
street was the starting point for all
early surveys in Clark county and the
western portion of Washington State.
1t marked the point where the city
limits joined the military reservation.
The tree was held in veneration by
Vancouver people and people all over
the Pacific Northwest who took an
interest in matters of historic interest.
The tree was about feet in diameter
at it's base and was Is feet high, being
fully so feet across at it's crown. A
copper railroad spike is said to have
been driven into the tree, and it was
from this point all surveys began. This
spike is now grown over, but it is
likely that it will be chopped out and
kept in the archives of the city.
This sadly solemn thought comes to
us DER and DER: The day succeeding
the affair is not the day before. One
day is about the same as another. said
Emerson, when he was looking at New
England in repose, but here are a cou-
pie of days that are by no means twins
the day before and the day after TAX
ing the Fourth of July. On the Sd all
is gladness and anticipation: On the
5th the land resembles one magnificent
sore thumb. Even fun cannot be pur-
chased for nothing. Those who indulge
in it must pay the price. Some get to
for less than others and some have to
settle for the whole family. 1t is no
one-price arrangement. One may have
all the fun that can be chucked into q
bushel basket and not be taxed single
bit of tribute, while another may have
to wear a rag on his hand for a week
just for shooting one firecracker. But
the average of retribution is there and
it is quite high.--Chicago News.
Knicker-Bryan says man can be
worth $500, 100000 to the community.
Bocker--I know it. yet the boss
won't raise me to SIS week.-New
York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

The oldest lighthouse tender in the
service of the United States is the &C.
ranium. For almost so years she has
been in the government service, and in
spite of her age she is still doing eff
Gent work along the coast of Maine
The Geranlum was built early in the
days of the Civil war, and soon after
she was constructed was sold to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

sights in town is the strawberry field
of our friend Benjamin Lucas at
Raynes' Neck. The dark green foliage
of the plants, with the luscious red ber-
ries peeping through the leaves just
makes g. "dribple at de mouf," as In
Gle Remus says. Ben is an authority
on the cultivation of strawberries and
success at his business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

The resignation was announced Sat
urday night of F.. S. j. Morse, who for
&c years has been agent of the Eastern
Steamship Company at Bar Harbor, to
take effect July Z, or when his successor
has been appointed. Failing strength
is the cause of his resignation, as dur
ing the 26 years he has never had a va
cation, or taken a holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Ehe contract for the general work of
constructing the new wing at the East
ern Maine Insane Hospital at Bangor
will be awarded to F. w. Cunningham
of Portland, the lowest bidder. Work
will begin at once, probably the first
of next week, and the wing will be
closed in by Jan. 1. AS $175,G0O was ap-
propriated for the work, the Cunning
ham bid Of s123,74O leaves conlforta-
BILE working margin. .'..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

A reminder of Names past glory in
pine production is to be seen in the
town OF Phillips near the Nehemiah
Haines place in the form of a stump
having a diameter of considerably over
six feet. This tree was felled by rela-
lions of Augustus Vining and from it
they shaved $4,000 shingles and sawed
1000 feet of boards. Before the sap
wood decayed, this stump had dame
ter of more than seven feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Knicker-Bryan says man can be
worth $5OO,OOO,O0O to the community.
Bocker--I know it, yet the boss
won't raise me to SIS Week.-New
York Sun.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-08-20

Henry Nuxoll returned Monday
evening from lewiston where he
; been working for some time in
SApa Mare store. He is suffering
4, poison and erysipelas
Rds and willremain
Sember is well.
the Hotel
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-08-20

cd residence
ystteet, close in.
room house. In
ffce.
R SALE.--Grain and
cheap for cash. I'm
Summer and winter
5acent. Address
R. H. Grow,
Joseph, Ida.
SALE. acre farm a
southwest of Keuterville.
has so acres of plow land, 40
good timber and balance
goo{ grazing land. Some improve
ments. Inquire at this office. "a
ie For SALE. 16o-acre farm 6
. miles northeast of town. All un-
: der cultivation. Bearing orchard.
: Water piped to house, barn and
hog lots. Good buildings. Part
s. fenced hog tight. $50 per acre
IF VIII take it. Terms. Inquire at
his Office.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-08-20
ErnitFor Sale.

large quantity of
sd plnues for sale at my
NILE north Of Cotton
IL September and per-
pg fruit for fall canning
to order early as fruit
ls year Special prices
Arizona republican., 1909-12-12
SAN FRANCISCO FEARS
 MYSTERIOUS MURDERER
REvISITS SAME PLACE AFTER
 A WEEK.
Drug Stores Warned By Telephone
 to Have Money Ready.

San Francisco. Dec. 11-After be ing sought for by the police for a week. an unidentified man who last Saturday night held up and robbed two drug stores and then entered the Hammam baths and without a word shot and killed the bookkeeper. Vim. Schneider. tonight walked into the same place held up by him a week ago and at the point of a pistol again robbed it. obtaining S125. Scores of shoppers were passing at the time.
 An hour later man believed to be the robber. called up drug store by telephone and declared that if there was not money the next time he called he would blow the proprietor's head off
 The police have been working the past week on the theory that the robberies and murder of last Sat urday were the work of a drug fiend." They are greatly exercised and fear that he may commit another murder before morning. All the drug stores on East Fillmore street and the baths are guarded.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-12
ZELAYA's STATEMENT.

Panama. Dec. 11.-Zelaya has for warded the following statement. set ting forth his side of the controversy with the United States: ''The manner of proceeding on the part of the secre- tary of state of the United States is extraordinary. He has refused to heard a well founded justification of Nicaragua, and makes assertions false and offensive to this government and my person, undoubtely because of malevolent information by my bitter enemies.
 "So that this communication may be officially refuted. the American gov- ernment has been asked to send an Investigating committee, so that it can be convinced of the correct procedure and the truth of the affirmations of the Nicaragnan government"
Arizona republican., 1909-12-12
W0MAM'S DEL|R|UM
 CAUSES HUsBAnD's ARREST
For the Murder of Two Women at
 Savannah, Ga.

|, Savannah. Ga. Dec. 11-Mrs. Mag gie Hunter, the only survivor of the three women murderously attacked at her home yesterday made statements in her delirium today which caused the re-arrest of her husband. J. c. Hunter. The physicians and nurses, who had hoped to catch word lead ing to a clew to the person who mur- dered Mrs. Eliza Gribble and her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Chandler. heard Mrs. Hunter say that her husband struck her. The police were imme- diately notified and Hunter was taken in charge.
 Despite the injured woman's de- lirious talk. few believe that anyone is guilty except the negro. now miss ing. who was seen to enter the house about the time of the murders with an axe in his hand. Rewards amount ing to $500 are offered for his cap ture.