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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-05

The Board has been a strong fac
tor in the esta blishing Of churches
of Christ throughout this country.
The money Is loaned to the churches
II per cent to be returned in five
years. In all the years Of their his
tory. loaning money to more than one
thousand churches. with some two
millions OF dollars inovlved, the board
has lost but $500. In the new State
OF Oklahoma. there we're forty
houses Of worship erected by the as
sistance OF the board in one Year,
and now there is not a town or
city Of over 1000 population In that
entire State without congregation
OF people known as Christians
only" There have been five new
buildings erected in this State this
year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-05
"BATH TUB TRUST"
Tells OF Inside Workings Of
Combination.

Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. 31-Govern-
ment investigation into the so-called
Bath Tub Trust" was begun here
today before Lindsay c. Spencer, Of
Baltimore. who was appointed ex-
aminer by the United States Circuit
Court in that city to take testimony.
Charges of violating the anti
trust law are alleged by the Govern
ment and Edward I. wayman, Of this
city. as a witness, today told Of an
agreement he drew up, which the
sixteen defendants signed, in which
the corporations agreed upon a PEN
atty for the violation Of regulations
controlling the marketing Of their
products. Wayman identified a copy
of these agreements and one which
was a jobbers' license agreement, in
which he was named as licensor.
Wayman also showed that the six
teen defendants cannot sell sanitary
ware in the United States without
first having a contract with him. He
will resume his testimony tomorrow
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-05
ALL TIRE OUT.
Hundreds More I'm Sumter i'm ths
Same Plight.

Tired all the time;
Weary and worn out night and day:
Back aches; side aches,
All on account Of the kidneys.
Hust help them at their work.
A citizen shows you how:
Mrs. w. A. Clyde, 21s e. Liberty ST.
Sumter, S. c.. says: II can highly rec
ommend Doan's Kidney Pills as they
proved Of great value to me. 7 suf-
iered dull, nagging backaches and
distressing pains through my lofAs
and the kidney secretions contained
sediment and were scanty in passage.
did not rest well and in the morning
felt tired and languid, having bnt
little strength or energy. finally
procured Doan's Kidney Pills at
China's Drug Store and since using
them have been free from backactes
and my kidneys ere normal.
For sale by all dealers. Price 10
cents. Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo.
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan'.-and
take no other. No. f8.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-05

The Philathea Bible class Of the
First Baptist church entertained the
Baraca class Monday night at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. d. p. Williams.
125 E. Liberty street. There was a
large attendance of both classes out
to enjoy the occasion, which was one
OF the pleasantest in the history Of
the two classes. Tempting refresh
ments were served which added
much to the enjoyment Of the oc-
cas'on.
The classes have done good work
since their organization and a part
of the good that is accomplished can
be traced to these joint meeting
when one class entertains the other.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-05

Mr.. l.. c. Mason, who was before
the Recorder Monday and paid a
fine OF $3.50. having plead guilty to
fighting, one OF the charges in the
indictment. feels aggreved that 1t
was stated in the report OF the pro-
ceedings OF the Recorders court
that the charges against him were
disturbance Of tho peace. fighting
and drunkenness. The Recorders
docket furnished all the information
contained in the report, except that
II was stated that the disturbance
occurred on Sunday afternoon, and
this information was given by a
member Of the police force, who
seems 10 have been mistaken, the
trouble having really occurred Sat
urday. The report did Mr.. Mason no
injustice. either Intentional or other
wise-giving the bare facts from the
official record. The Recorder accept
ed Mr.. Mason's plea of guilty of
fighting and fined him the nominal
sum az $3.50. while III. ID. Strother
who was drunk and seems to have
provoked the dimculty was given SO
or 2 days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-05
STRIKE CONDITIONS WORSE
Labor Leaders Threaten to Call out
Thirty Thousand Drivers.

New York, Nov. mo material
progress was made today toward set
tling the strike Of the express en-
ployees, which has been IN progrsss
for nearly week. The strike has
resulted in great congestion Of ex-
press traffic and also in much dis
order. numerous street fights having.
occurred both in this city and IN
Jersey City, where the trouble first
had it's inception.
An attempt was made today to hold
a conference between Governor Fort
OF New Jersey; Mayor Gaynor, OF
New York, and Mayor Wittren, Of
Jersey City, and the strike leaders
and officials Of the express companies
but Governor Fort was unable to
come to Jersey City, and the attempt
was abanodned for the day.
The strike extended toay to New
ark, where a number Of drivers went
out, while in this city the wagon en-
ployees Of several big department
stores Joined in the movement. The
leaders tonight made the threat that
unless the trouble is speedily adjust
ed they will call out 10000 drivers
of all classes Of vehices.
There was rioting in many parts of
Jersey City and in Manhattan tod ".
For the most part, however, the out
breaks were quickly quelled by the
police.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-05
GET A REAL DEMOCRATS JOB.
Livingston Candidate for House
Clerk, Ii Democrats Win.

Washington, Oct. 31.-Congress-
man Lon Livingston, who was re-
Gently defeated for another term In
congress, from the Atlanta district,
has formally announced himself
candidate for the position of clerk
OF the House Of Representatives, in
the event the Democrats are victor
ious next week, to succeed the pres
ent clerk. Major Alexander Mellow
ell.
For some time it has been under
stood that Col. Livingston would
open law office here. but the fact
that he has made formal announce
ment OF his candidacy makes 1t GER
tain that he will ask to be consider
ed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-05
NOTICE.
Democratic Primary for Auditor.

Pursuant to the order Of the county
Democratic Executive Committee, a
primary election is hereby ordered
to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
death OF the late ]. d. Wilder, to be
held on the Sth day Of November,
1910, to be conducted by the mana
gers of the State Election, a separate
box for Auditor will be established
at each general election voting place
throughout the county. The hours
within which voting will be allowed
In the primary election box, will be
between o'clock A. M. and 4
o'clock L. M.
The Presidents and secretaries Of
the various Democratic Clubs
are directed to certify to and deliver
the club rolls to the Managers Of the
state election Of the voting precinct
embracing their respective clubs.
Any Democrat whose name appears
on the club rolls will be entitled to
vote in the primary box for Auditor.
provided at his election polling place.
Candidates at the end of the cam
paign and before the day of election
must render to the Clerk Of Court
an itemized sworn account of all
money expended or incurred by them
in the campaign, and immedia tely
after the election must file another
sworn rcmized account showing any
further money expended or provided
Ivy them.
one OF the managers of each of
the general election precincts will
please call upon Mr.. Il. +. Miller, at
the office of the Daily Item for the
primary box. tickets etc.
The County Executive Committee
Will meet in the Court House Noyem
bcr 10. at II o'clock, noon. to tabu
late the votes and declare the results
If second primary should be
necessary, same Will be held two
weeks later, November 22nd. 1910.
The managers Of primary of August
last will conduct that election bv the
request of the Executive Committee.
JOHN II. CLIFTON.
County Chairman.
11-1-2t-I & w.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-05
Colorcd State Fair Meets In Column
bia November Z To IL.

The Colored state Fair will be held
In Columbia this year on the grounds
OF the white fair association, and will
begin November Z and continue to
the 18th. The same reduced rates
granted by the railroads to visitors to
the white fair have been granted to
visitors to the cOlored fair.
The officers OF the fair are: Rich
ard Carroll Pres: W. ID. Chappelle.
vice Pres; j. III. Goodwin, Supt.; A.
Robertson, Sec; T.. A. williams
Treas. lO-24-1taw-2 ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-05

Inc proper selection of seed
corn has as much to do with the
yield as the fertilization and meth
DDS of cultivation. in the State of
Iowa the selection OF seed corn has
resulted in the increase Of the aver
age yield per acre for the entire
State by bushels. And corn saod
lection and breeding will do as
much for South Carolina. Begin
now by buying a bushel Of the Rows,
Corn Club selected seed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-05

On Sunday morning just before
the time for the Gibson train to
leave this city. a fire was discovered
In the rear car OF the train caused
by the woodwork catching fire from
the stove. The fire was speedily put
out but it delayed the train for some
time. owing to the fact that the car
had to be changed before the train
the yard. Small damage was done to
the car.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-05

Sumter county grown selected seed
corn from acres that produced more
than rs bushels Is worth more than
any seed corn that can be purchased
from seedsmen. The farmer who
wants to improve his corn crop and
secure large yields should attend the
Boys Corn Club meeting Monday
and buy a bushel Of the prize seed
corn
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-05
A. e. l.. AGENT KILLED.
w. +. Ballard Mangled Beneath Car
Wheels mt Orangeburg.

Orangeburg. Oct. 31.-Mr. w. F.
Ballard. agent Of the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad here. lost his life to-
day, being run over by a part Of a
shifting freight train. The accident
occurred late this afternoon, while
Mr.. Ballard was giving orders for the
placing of a car. but just how Mr..
Ballard was precipitated under the
car is not known. as no one saw the
occurrence.
Just after the accident he was dis
covered in a mangled condition, hav-
ing both legs nearly severed, the
left above the knee and the right
just below. Physicians were sum-
moned and were quickly on the
ground. bet could do nothing but ad-
minister medicines to relieve suffer
ing. as Mr.. Billiards. condition was
so extreme. He was finally removed
however. to the Orangeburg Infirm-
airy. but died a few minutes after
reaching there.
The body of Mr.. Ballard will be
taken to Sumter tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Ballard leaves a wife and
three children.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-05

DR.. Henry Nelson Snyder, president
Of Wofford College, spent Monday
night and Tuesday in the city. thu
guest of Rev. waddy T. Dun
can, Presiding Elder OF the Sumur
district. Dr. Snyder is one OF tie
most brilliant speakers and scholarly
gentlemen in the Stat
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-05
Church Extension Board.

Mr.. G. w. Muckley, of Kansas
City, Mo-. general secretary of the
Board of Church Extension of the
Churches Of Christ will attend the
State convention here. which begins
Thursday night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-05

Mrs. Chas. Cheek has returned To
her home in Sanford. N. c.. after a
visit of several weeks to Mrs. J. ".
jackson on Oakland Avenue.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-05

Mr.. w. F. Ballard, A. c. l.. freight
agent. at Orangeburg. who was killed
Monday afternoon. was n brother to
Mr.. Walter Ballard Of this city, and
his wife is a daughter of Mr.. N.
Polk Lenoir, OF this city.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-18
WouLDBE FLEECERS FLEECED.

There Is one sort of gamble al
which everyone involved ought 70
lose, and that is the fake footrace, or
the fake wrestling match. They are
trying case of that kind at Council
Bluffs Just now. and the reading OF
ID makes one wonder II that adage,
"A sucker Is born every minute.
isn't really an understanding of the
case.
1t Il In evidence that the racers and
their managers get five thousand,
ten thousand, twenty thousand--and
as much as forty thousand dollars
from victim as result Of q single
footrace or wrestling match There
Is hundred yard dash, taking about
eleven seconds, and the victim Is
robbed. Or. there is swift crap
plne. a tussle on the mat for some
minutes and then one OF the men
Gems to have burst blood vessel
and evcrv onn has to run or take
the risk of being arrested and held as
witness at the inquest
OF course. Ii the easy marx
knew ii was gong ID be fake
match, he would tay out. Eut In
every case he is trying to make 6
fake of it. He is never content tC
take chances on q square contest
In ayarv case he advances some
money and promises more to induce
the "other man" to lose.
That isn't sport. That is plair
theft whether he wins or loses
And there isn't man connected will
it who deserves the slightest sympa
thy, In the Council Bluffs case |
sens likely two or three men will g
to the penitentiary. And that is TIL
best luck we could wish them
Evansville Courier.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-18
Observation-Disclosures
!; LEGAL DECISIONS
nsyyyyssssyyyssyyyySsyssss

Liability of Municipal Corporation
for Injury to Prisoner. in
Morgan v. City OF Shelbyyille, III
Southwestern Reporter, Gil. after i'm,
billing too freely of Kentucky Noun,
tain Dew, or some other favorite
brand of intoxicant, was arrested by
a member of the police force of Shell
byyille for being drunk and disorder
ly, and placed in the guardhouse
where he was detained over night.
Before morning dawned he was set
upon and severely beaten by fellow
prisoner, To recover fer such in
juries he sued HE city, alleging that
his injury was the direct result of its
negligence In failing to provide a
suitable keeper or guard at the house
where he was imprisoned. II was in
imposed in the city court for viola
ton of the city ordinances We're paid
into the city treasurer rather than to
the state, and that, therefore, the
city was engaged in maintaining its
guardhouse as a private enterprise
rather than in the discharge Of a pub
lie duty as an arm OF the state. With
this contention the Kentucky court
of appeals could not agree, as it was
we'll settled that the maintenance of
d municipal court and prison is in
Of the city's governmental
and a municipal corpora
tion is not liable either for the non
feasance or malfeasance of its public |
Officers in the discharge Of their gov
functions.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-18
y q -
SOME SHORT TALKS
ON MANY SUBJECTS
BY RETIRED TEACHER.
Bryan Scars.

Col. VIM ]. Bryan is one who will
take optimistic facts Tor a basis, then
soar into the IDEAL After approving
of the Panama Canal, ne plan of it,
the work on it, as far as accom-
plisheI, and the prospects for its
satisfactory completion In due time.
he proceeds to speculate on what
will become of the little cities along
the canal built for the prosecution OF
the work, approximating 10000, as
these people will return to the coun-
tries from whence they came, when
the canal is finished
The colonel proposes that they be
utilized in connection with a great
university the government should es-
tablish in the canal zone for the
beenit Of Central and South Amer
lean countries. He should first in
duire if the countries desire any such
henefaction. They win hardly thank
him for his suggestion. Those coun.
tries are governed by people who
pride themselves on their civilization
They send their sons to the uniyer
stiles of the United States and Ell
rope in considerable numbers. ant
undoubtedly think they can provide
whatever else Is needed in the wal
Of education in their respective
4 countries, that they are able to pa!
| the bills. To be treated as interiors
| reeding guidance and assistance t.
education and civilization, will no
suit them.
The United States has as big q jol
lon its hands now as it should under
take at one time in the line of mis-
sionary work. to civilize and educat
4 the Filipinos. The results of thi
character Of work It has been Ell
gagged in for a long period among TIL
North American Indians are not Ell
couraging.
After looking over this countr
well the Central and South Anne
lean peoples are apt to conclude tina
! there are so many popular idea
ahoat here they 10 not want incu
Gated among them, that they are we
enough off now.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-18
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS or THE
CITY COUNCIL
Council Gambler, Cairo, Illinois, March
8, 1910.
tsecond Regular Meeting)

(Second Regular Meeting)
Present Hon George Parsons, may
Or and Aldermen d5nrke, Cannon,
Davis, Ferguson German, Greaney,
Kelly, koehIer, Mcdaniel, Magner,
Meehan. Sculln and Williams.
Absent: Alderman Nellis.
Minutes.
Alderman Davis moved the minutes
OF last meeting be approved without
reading. The motion was adopted
unanimously
The clerk read the resignation Of
NJ. s, Egan, city marshal. to take eff.
feet as soon as his successor may be
appointed and qualified. on motion
of Alderman Magner the resignation
was accepted.
The mayor placed in nomination
James O. CowelI as city mar.hal, to
succeed M. S. Egan, resigned.
Alderman Nellls appeared and took
his seat.
Alderman Koehler moved the nom.
NATION Of James G. COWell be con.
firmed The motion was adopted by
the following vote: Aye: Burke,
Cannon, Davis, Ferguson, German,
Greancy, Kelly Koehler, Mcdaniel.
Wagner, Meehan, NellIs. SculIin and
Williams--l4 Nay None.
The mayor placed in nomination
MILFORD French, a. night sergeant to
succeed James G, Cowell Alderman
Greancy moved the nomination be
confirmed. The motion was adopted
by the following vote: Aye Burke,
Cannon. Davis, Ferguson, German,
Greaney, Kelly, Koehler, Mcdaniel,
Magner Meehan, Nellis, Scullin and
Williams--l4. Nay--Npne.
The mayor placed In nomination
Chester Seigleman as fireman.
Alderman Davis moved the nominal
ton he confirmed. The motion was
adopted by the following vote: Aye
Burke, Cannon. Davis. Ferguson.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-18
SPECIAL SALE OF MUSIC.

Shelton & CO., general music sup
ply house on Eighth street. gives a
special sale of things musical and
especially sheet music. Saturday al
3 a. N. Almost any piece of sheet
music desired can be bought for Zoe.
A special stock Of the most up-to-date
and most popular airs viii be put on
this special sale.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-18


notliah' rie%Aey' heil5 Noell,ct'
MeGahieL' Wagner, MeeAah' Neti'''
9culIlh ana Wliiiahs- H. nay
None
me mayor placed IN nomination
FranF Sleeves % ponce colislaPie Y
succeed John Cafmody' Aldei man
Nellis moved the nomination DC con
iirmed. lhe motion was ADOPTED oy
the following vote; Aye-Sufke. oai-
non, Davis, Ferguson, German, Cream
icy. Kelly, hoehier, Mcdaniel Magher'
Meehan Nellis. ScuIlin and Nliiiains
ia Nay-None'
The mayor placed N nomination
VIVA A McFadlen as police constable
TO ucceed MILFORD French Alderman
German moved the nomination ne
confirmed. The motion was adopted
by the iuloWhg Vote: Aye BURKE
Cannon Davis, Ferguson German
GreaneT Kelly, Koehler, Mel1anlei,
Wagner Meehan. NelIis. seullin and
WiIliams-ll. Nay None.
'NPN' 70 W
FRANK b. Armstrong, Guy tfeaSe tei'
submitted Ms monthly report snow
ing amount received amount uis'
buried and balance remaining II ms
hands in the several funds. February
!, 1919.
the ropor t' wa was lele qsa t. Tic ruaneo
Committee cor te'.9.e wa r. Il
Reports Of Committees.
The committee on claims ana az
counts, together with me respective
committee to whom they had peeh
referred, reported recommending pay
ment Of the following
Miscellaneous Claims and Accounts
| Martin ODonohue, foreman
treet gang, Feb. 1910. .s 5o.oo
John Holland, IS days on SIS
, Feb, 1910 -. .....t..,. 2f'oV
John Higgins, 1914 day On
sts, Feb 1910 \. ...,. ~ 29
Louis Christmas, days on
SITS, Feb, 1910 ..,s...... 10 %
Henry Collier, days Oh sts.,,
| Feb. 1910 ....... GOO
VIII Fowler, IA days on 49,,
| Feb, 1910. ..@ 1850
stephen poanc. IS days on
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-18

.,.. 1915
.r r. 'a7f ,era
with tea =. al ~, Feb 1910 40 30
VI. G HueeHe. az sjant en-
siag 81, 1884,. . 500
IN Mccarthy inspector. Feb,
1910. .,..... 50 90
John Barry. Inspector, l-amo.
Feb, 1870. ......... 1861
A. Glauber, inspector a mo-,
Feb. 1910 .... -. i. 1850
Van Wilson, Inspector, u
mo-, Feb, 1910 ... 1850
cbas. scrllip. clerk in en-
slneer's office, Feb, 19i0.. 300
Kelly Bros. Lbr. Co., lumber,
acct sts., Feb, 19t0 81 30
Kelly Bros. Lbr. Co, lumber,
acct sidewalke e bill)
Feb, 1910. . ..... =. 1853 03
Maloney & Butcher, shoes and
repairs, sts Feb 19l0.., 10
woodward Hardware Go.
lanterns, and broon1s, SITS,
EFD'y l1lN'.s'' 49, '''' 'V
Tbistlewood & Co., feed, acct
St. dept Feb, 19t0,... 1865
Rothenberger Shoe Co. re-
pairing boot, st. dept, Feb,
l9tO.... -. .,.,.... ~
Cairo Electric & Traction
Co, gas and electric Hgat
VI. dc7t., FEB. no loaf 20.
.Toaeph y, Reel, ahoyes, acct
sts. Feb 1910 80. ,t.... 20
Taos. w. Cannon, | waive
box, Feb, $780,, .a.s IA
Nj. I.utz feeding prisoners
before and after trial Feb.
1910. ...!... 1853. So
Mrs. Frank Keane. laundry
fire dept, Feb, 1910. . 600
NJ. S. Egan, feed for horse,
Feb, 1910 -. ..... 10. 90
Mrs. Leo. Kleb, rent Of mas
istratee and engineers Of
flee, Feb, 1910 ... ..,.. "
Frank j. Fitzgerald, assistant
health officer and license
collector, Feb. 1910.,. IS 90
Hunter Bird, Is per cent
fines collected, Feb, 1910. 2S 20
josephine Casey. assisting IN
clerks office, Feb, 1910. $500
John Sheehan. 20 per cent
dog tax collected and 40
dogs killed at 81 each
FED, l91C... ..., ..... 81 10
John Ogg, Waterman at park
Feb, 1910 ...... SO. 90
Miles Frelk Gilbert, rent Of
city Offices, Feb. fW0.. % 90
Treasurer Childrens Home.
aid in support of home,
Fob. 1910. ... 80 90
Angus Leek. legal eryices
rendered, Feb. 19i0... 200 90
Tom HILL ianitor city offices.
Fob, 1910~s... ... . % 90
Ernest Nordman, 1000 stamp
ed notices for Conf ave.
and Eighth IT,, Feb. 1910 81 60
Ernest N'ordman, stamps,
city offices, Feb, l9l0.s,a. s 90
Josephine Casey, stamps, city
Offices. Feb, 1910 $500. 500
Thomas Meehan, removal Of
garbage 10 days in Feb. 40 33s3s
Mike Patrick, nurse at pest
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-18
Cure for Liquor
Habit
Give orrine and Destroy All Desire
Sold Under Guarantee,

Give orrine and Destroy All Desire
sold Under Guarantee.
Orrine is the most successful cure
for the liquor habit that the world
has ever known. 1t is a home treat.
ment, given without publicity; deten-
ton from business or loss of time,
and Is absolutely guaranteed If the
simple directions on each box are
carefully followed. So remarkable
have been the changes wrought for
suffering drinking men by Orrine
that leading ministers, charity work
ers, philanthropists and druggists
eevrywhere recommend the treat
ment Thousands of endorsements
have been given for the remedy.
Read this one from Quaker Drug
Co, Seattle, Wash: During the past
five years we have sold thousands of
packages of Orrine and have never
heard it spoken Of except in highest
terms Of praise. We have dozens Of
peop'e come to us ard state that ORR
rine has cured them, or their hus.
bands or dear ones from the curse
of drunkenness. Orrine is one of the
few articles on the market that we
can conscientiously recommend to
our customers, and we do so daily
feeling that we have done what to us
seems duty as well as service"
Orrine Is prepared in two forms.
No. !, powder, absolutely tasteless
and odorless, given secretly in food
or drink. Orrine No 2. in pill form.
Is for those who wish to cure them
selves. Orrine costs only 81 q box.
In every box Is guarantee which
entities you to refund Of your