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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Our Language In Japan.

.Janan is thoroughly aroused to its
opportunities as a commercial nation,
realizes the tremendous advancement
which has been made and is optimis-
tic for the future, but it has not for
gotten that it is indebted largely to
the American people for the wonder
full strides it has made. 1t seems to
be the absorbing ambition of every in
divilual in Japan to be identified with
America in all things which make for
proeress and for civilization. Ameri-
can history is studied no more assd-
uOusly in our own public schools than
it is studied in the schools OF the
Japanese empire. No immigrant who
deems it his duty to master at least
a portion of cur language when he en-
ters upon his life here is more en-
thusiastic i'm his studies Of English
than is the Japanese who, perhaps.
never expects to visit us.
Americans know little or nothing of
the japanese language and com
harrison of the number of English
speaking persons who have a know
ledge of the japanese language with
the many thousands of Japanese who
speak and read the English language
readily. reveals the extent to which
this movement has permeated the
whole national educational structure.
A five-year course in English is pre-
seribcd for every child during his
course of study in the grammar
grades. If he continues his work in
high school he has three years more
and if he is so fortunate as to en-
brace the opportunity to study four
years longer in a university those
to a study of English. making in all
twelve years continuous study of our
language.
We are told that the japanese do not
study English in the manner in which
we Americans study French and Ger
man, but that the men are compelled
to study hard at it from eight 10 ten
hours a week through all the years
of the course Such a study of the
English language of course places
Japan in Il position to understand
AnglO-SaXon theories, traditions, stan
~.
fleets To a flattering degree the Won
derful faith Japan has in all things
English or American. To be sure this
confidence is shown in other ways.
but in no way more forcefully than
this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
An important Bureau.

The work OF the Geological Survey so
far as it relates to the mineral resour-
ces and power sites on public lands has
been more elaborate during the past
wear than ever before in the history of
that bureau. This is due, In part, to
the controversies which have arisen as
to the efficacy of several policies, but
more directly from a widespread pub
lie demand that the government at
Washington have more accurate infor-
nation as 10 the public domain, to the
end that it may be wisely administered
and fairly distributed among the peo-
pie.
An idea has been accepted very
largely that the public domain. with all
that is therein contained, whether coal.
oil, phosphate, iron, copper or water
power is a national asset which should
be safeguarded from the looter and the
CRATER Under the laws which have
existed for years protection OF these
lands from the INSCRIPTIONS has been
wcll nigh impossible: indeed the pres
ent laws offer but q meagre opportunity
for those in power to stand between
these lands and those who would Sicze
them for their own use, without max
ing adequate return to the owners the
citizens of the United States.
In casting about for means to
checkinatc the land thieves someone
hit upon the geological survey and the
plan 20 withdraw certain lands from
entry until they had been more accu-
rately surveyed and their resources re-
vealed This work has resulted in the
Withdrawal of some lG.0O0,00G acres of
coal lands. some 4,Ooo,ooo acres of phos-
phate lands, upwards of 100000 acres
of oil lands and upwards of million
and a half acres of public lands on
which there are water powers. we,
who nave watched this unique proceed
,lre can hardly comprehend it's impor-
lance to the people of the United states
wisdom of the policy will appear ana
it would rot be surprising if future
generations look upon it's inauguration
in much the same manner as we view
the Alaska and the Louisiana purchas-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
CHURCH AND PASTOR.

- ", Pet Ridge, who won his public
In this country several wears ago when
the Harpers published his novel Of n
young London girl OF the sIu.ns en-.
titled, by Order OF the Magistrate
is counted in London, where his pub.
lie is very wide. a most excellent ra-
contour. one of his stories Is of an
Infatuated musician who rushed I'm tn
policeman and demanded vengeance
on q small urchin who, he protested.
had insulted him:
Il was coming along the road in n
bury just now" he explained. wrath
fully when the young scroundrel
stopped me and asked me the time.
said. 1T is ten to three and he said
AT three O'Clock get your hair cut"
The policeman glanced slowly at n
neighboring clock
We'll" he replied, stodily, "yM,'re
all right, sir-you have still got good
eight minutes"
Katherine Cecil Thurstnn. who wrote
1.-The Masquerader." and whose new
novel. MAX" is running serial,y in
Harper'a BaZar, is described as
thoughtful woman, very simple in her
tastes. and loving country things. She
is an especially good walker, and is
never happier than when she Is walk
ing along the cliffs or over the fields
or the Irish country which is her ma
tive home. Her Celtic origin, which
has given just trace of accent to her
clear. rather shy voice, is shown also
in her habit of putting enthusiasm into
everything she does. Mrs Thurston
believes that in modern literature sin.
certify is the chief essential. Here
and there" she said recently, You
| meet with the man or women who says
to you, Oh this or that was not nv
real work. I did not put myself into
it" There is no statement more false
than this. There is no position less
tnnarln 70, the artist. Every deed that
a man does and every word that a man
writes contains inevitably something
! of himself; and If we are to be truly
sincere. we do not shelter behind. ex-
| cuses, but prefer 10 say: The work
was weak, the work was immature
but at that time could do no better"
Rev Charles H. Emmons for three
years the pastor of All Souls Univer-
salist church at Portland, has re-
ceived a call to the passionate OF the
Universalist church at Portsmouth, n.
H., to succeed Rev. George f. Leigh
ton who recently resigned after
a pastorate of II years to accept call
to the church at Pasadena, Cal. Mr..
Emmons is 4 graduate of Tufts college
divinity school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
The Day Is Done.

The day is done land the darkness
Fails from the wings OF Night,
AS a feather is waited downward
From an eagle in his flight.
I see the lights of the village
(,u-am through the rain and the mist,
And a feeling of sadness comes DER me
rnat my soul cannot resist:
A feeling of sadness and longing.
That is not akin to pain,
Ana resembles sorrow only
As the mist resembles the rain.
Come. read to me some poem,
Some simple and heartfelt lay,
That shall soothe this restless feeling,
And Danish the thoughts of day.
Not from The grand old masters.
Not from the bardS suslime,
Whose dista ut footsteps echo
Through the corridors of Time;
For, like strains of martial music
Their mighty thoughts Suggest
Life's endless toll and endeavor'
And tonight / long for rest.
Read from some humble poet,
Whose songs guShed from MS hedit.
As showers from the clouds or summer,
Or tears from the eyelNs start
Who. through long days OF LABOR,
And nights devoid of ease.
Still heard in his soul the HusH
OF wonderful melodies
Such songs have power to quiet
The restless pulse of care,
And come like the benedictton
That follows after prayer
Then read from the treasured volume
The poem of thy choice.
And lend to the rhyme OF the poet
The beauty of thy voice.
And the night shall be filled with music,
And the cares that infest the day,
Shall fold their tents like the Arabs.
And as silently steal away
Henry w. Longfeilow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

cities, which has become almost ma
tional calamity. Prof. Laughing ridi-
culed the efforts to explain the in
creased cost of living by the increased
gold supply, branding such an eX-
PLANTATION DIS "unscientific and one
sided
1.-THE serious and rapid changes in
prices are not due to the abundance
of gold, but to causes affecting the
commodities themselves he said.
The production of gold can hardly
be responsible for the rise, since. al
though the stock of gold quadrupled
between 1850 and 1908. the prices Of
commodities in gold were no higher
in 1908 than in 1850.
"The causes for the rise in farm and
food products are to be lound III the
increased expenses of producing and
distributing the goods themselves,
causes directly affecting the value OF
the goods relative To gold. The an
swer ia this question is found in the
increase in demand for these articles
out Of proportion to the available sup
ply. The youths are drawn away from
tie land
."rhc actual practices of dairy farm
inc and soil cultivation have detfrior-
ated with the loss Of brains and labor.
O,r land does not begin to supply
what it could. The methods OF cult
walton are bad and wasteful. The eX-
penscs for producing have gone up
and will stay up until there is il re-
turn To the soil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
The Kidneys and the Skin.

In the spring, the kidneys have much
to do. If they are weak or torpid,
they will not do it well, and the skin
will be pimply or blotchy. That is
telling the story in few words.
Hoods Sarsaparilla strengthens and
stimulates the kidneys. cures and pre-
vents pimples. blotches and all cuta-
neous eruptions.
Don't fail to take it.
Buy q bottle TO-DAY. yE g.ges
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Music With Charms.

You call this cradle song. says
the music publisher, but you have
parts marked in double fortissimo, and
for orchestras you have parts for
drums, cymbals, bells. xylophones and
tubas. Too much noise for cradle
song"
"The idea of that" explains the
composer, eagerly, lis to drown the
crying of the baby" 5s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Back to the Land.

Prof. j. Laurence Laughlin of the
University of Chicago in a recent lee
turc on the high cost of living added
his mite toward the national "back to
the land" movement. Perhaps il
would be more nearly correct to say
that he did what he could to check the
exodus from the rural districts TO the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
A Mild Old Drama.

There's bound to be a reaction from
these modern plays.
That's what. And when nap
pens, I'm going to revive the biaoN
Crook and take it over the Lyceuh'
c;rcuit. "-Pittsburg Post. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Keep Hens
This Summer :?

II YOU are, you're interested just
now in securing the best eggs TOT
Matching.
On the classified page this morn
ing under the heading Poultry
Eggs, ETC., you will find the an
nouncement of the successful nreeu
ers of this vicinity. and It Will be
doubtful enthusiast who can nns'
supply MS wants in jiffy time from
such bigh-grade offerings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
The Innocent Hoosier Abroad.

charleston News and Courier.)
1t is said that King Edward asked
Mr.. Fairbanks, if DelmonicO's was still
on Broadway, and Mr.. Fairbanks said
he Gid not know. but that buttermilk
was still in Indiana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
And About 400 Sent Regrets.
lNeW York k,Naninpr Post

N-NVN IUTN FVtIlIIIR FUSt.J
Minutes of the Future: AT the reg
ular meeting, on March IS. 1912, of the
Society OF Stereopticon Lecturers, who
were with Roosevelt in Africa. there
were 239 members present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Would Save Time and Trouble.

NCHICuSU 4NtWS.T
Even yet no member of the Could
family is forehanded enough to have a
divorce coupon attached to his mar
riage license
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Give Him a Medal.

THAT party who just called was the
most remarkable man ha We ever
met" said the city editor 10 ms as
SiStant.
In what way?"
paper. life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
As He lnterpreted.

The young lady was entertaining a
gentleman caller in the drawing room.
Her little brother was also present.
Sis he inquired, looking up from
his book. what is the rule OF three?"
Three is a crowd, DEAR rejoined
his sister. Now run away and play"
Penny Pictorial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
SYNONYMOUS.

Pardon me-" said the young man
from New York, but may / inquire
what kind of dog that is ?"
Certainly" replied the Boston maid
He is an expectorator'
Indeed" exclaimed the v. m. Il
don't think | ever heard OF the breed"
No doubt" rejoined the fair owner.
coldly. He is what you would call a
SpitZ. Chicago News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
The Game Is Slipping Backward.

((hicagO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Hon. "Ty" Cobb has signed a con-
tract fer three years at salary of
$1,000 a year, only $1,000 IA year more
than he would get If he We're mere
United States Senator
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

:. II is reported that Chinese soldiers
recently attacked English soldiers at
500 Chow and gave them a severe
beating. That ought to be all the ex-
ccse necessary 10 start serious trouble
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Increasino Production.

Why do you have those stout rub
Der bands about the bills Of all your
hens?" we ask.
Keep 'em from cackling." answers
our friend. the hen-and eggeTy owner.
When they find they can't cackle they
think they were mistaken and lay
egg Chicago Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Inheritance.

Knicker-Jones is all the time want.
ing more money.
Bocker-No wonder: his father was
a college president and his mother was
Il woman.-New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Easily Exclaimed.

Strange, murmured the editor:
that his anecdote of George Wash
ington has never been in print before"
Not at all explained the OCCASION
al contributor, Il only thought OF it
last night Post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

The market reports say Wall street
is quiet. why wouldn't it be when
the star performers are awaiting their
turn to explain" to the court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

When the business men of Phila-
=delphia are obliged to appeal to
President Taft for relief from the
present deplorable conditions. what is
to be said of the city authorities?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

Cheap" whiskey killed two in New
York, says a news dispatch. If cheap
whiskey killed two how many did the
better brands kill that same day"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Another Complaint.

Il can't see why you should howl
about the cost of living. You haven't
any children"
My wife informs me that dog bis
cults have gone up frightfully"-
Chicago Record Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

If any of these heirs who claim
the whole works" of some of orr bip-
g
gest cities should bring home the
money. it would create more of a
Juror than Roosevelt's return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

The first thing we know some or
these historians will prove there wasn't
apy AIay(iower and that the Pilgrims
lust grew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Mistake Of Godfrey Of An;ou.

Plantagenet had just chosen the
broom for his emblem.
Why not the vacuum clesner?" they
cried.
Herewith he perceived he was al
ready out of date.-New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Another Queer Duck.

How did you get the reputation of
being taciturn?"
Possibly because | only discuss
matters that l am familiar with
PittShurg Post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

Soine is ready for the wealthy Tex
ans who are coming North this sum-
mcr to escape the torrid temperature
Of their native desert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

The English House of Lords is
anxious to reform itself rather than
let the job out to folks who would be
less cOnSiderate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

4 Some Of Cleveland's pauperS were
found waiting their turn To withdraw
their savings from a bank which was
Undergoing q severe run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Panics.

Knicker-They are trying to devise
a currency to prevent panics.
Bocker-Cool heads will accom-
plish more than cold cash.-New York
Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Smoker Scenery.

Il suppose you saw some interesting
scenery on your trip across the cott
nent"
"A little. Once | held four kings
-Pittsburg Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

The Chicago man who paid $2.06
them for less in New Hampshire-but
perhaps they would have been worth
less
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Qelilah's Mistake.

Samson'S wife lamented the job.
Now he is blind and can't hook up
my waists" she mOurned.
Thus We learn that treacfery is
punished even in this world.-Eew
York sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

= A GO horsepower auto ran away in
Lynchburg, dashed into a fence and
was smashed TO pieces, says dis
patch. We would like to see that
fence,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

A woman has a legal right to change
her mind. SAYS the court. and the
stock Of certain male breach of prom
Use plaintiffs has slumped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Impact.

Uncle Jerry, you think there's go
ing to be an awful smash in prices
some of these days, do you?
Gosh. yes! Look at the distance
they've got to fall."-Chicago Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

Chicago has called off Il big sports
mems show because of lack of eXhib-
Ats Poor old Chicago is too far from
Maine--thatS the trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

Englisll girls who are engaged are
wearing ankle bracelets as well as
rings. A,.d vet they ridculc their
darl,S skinned sisters of Africa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

An eyes will focus on Augusta in
June and Augusta Will be ready 10
undergo critical inspection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
LIGHT AIRY.
Mo Doubt.

What viii be fashionable this
spring."
Whatever they're overstocked win
in Paris. / s'pose. Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

If the Russians do not stop exiting
those who do not always agree with
the Car. there won't be anyone left
to pay the taxes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

Real trouble has cropped out in the
Asouith family. Perhaps that SER
nent's tongue affair wasn't all rot af-
ter all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

Col. E. z. Newcomb of Eastport. the
well known commander of Names
infantry regiment. has recently COM
pleted a large map of PASSPORT for
the water company. 1t is ten feet long
and four feet and six inches wide.
There are maps in the office of the
Portland water district which contain
more square feet, but none anywhere
more accurately executed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

The painful spasm of morality and
aridity which has pervaded Atlantic
City since the first snow fall. has en-
urely passed away and there Is no
ysar or another attack before late
aext autumn. aia@ 1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

II endeavor not to make any dis
tinction as to my servants" says the
new mistress. My rule is to treat
each of them as one of the family.
Yes, num-, replies the new glri,
but if it's all the same to you Ia
rather be treated with respect. -
Chicago Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

4 woman won that $500 prize lot
a play to be produced in Stratford-
on Avon Another argument for the
HuffraGetteS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

BRYAN will find that the spring sun
has Matched Il lot of presidential bugs
while he has been nursing his under
the equator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

The Duke de Sagan says he's not
bankrupt OF course not. Didn't ne
marry Anna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

The ten dollar hog is a painful MEM
DRY 10 the consumer while the eleven
dollar hog IS as painful a reality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Dads Idea.

Say, pa"
Wei, what is it," lsaA
Pa, what is alfalfa?''
It's slang term for Whislers, son,
replied the city man as he resumed his
novel-Kansas City Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Maine Gossip
The Cost of Living.

Tom, Tom, the pipers son.
Stole a pig and away he ran:
The pig was eat and Tom was
arrested; but the Judge
said it was a shame to
punish him while the (alleged)
Beef Trust was at large. So
he discharged him with rep
rimand, and
Tom went roaring down the street.
Chicago Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Moral Failure,

Freddie-What is philanthropy, dad?
Cobwigger - Compromising with
your conscience for a few cents on the
dollar, my SOn-Puck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

President Taft says we must DE
good 10 the census man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Roosevelt Is Giving Away Elephants.
fNeM York Talaprraml

Benefactions of Messrs. Carnegie and
Rockefeller are already inducing others
to follow suit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

Say. Philadelphia. hasn't that strike
been going on long enough?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

Hogs at eleven dollars hundred
weight are worth raising.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

Even The Boston Nationals have
gone South. Spring is here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

Mrs. Nancy Elwell of Clark Island
is Il smart old lady of sc years who
does the most of her hOusework scws
Il great deal of patchwork and de-
lights TO relate incidents OF her early
youth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Sounds STARTLING.

She began as a chorus girl"
We'll"
But recently she outstripped some
of the leading prima donnas."
Are you referring to her progress
or her umes?"-PittSburg Post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

The Robin storm is "A sure sign OF
spring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16

The chug chug of the motor boat
will be heard soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-16
Wednesday, March is, 1910.
Boost

The strike fever seems to be in the
cir