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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-01-14

ing his two sons. II appears that
Roberts was moving household goods
for someone to a house occupied by
Blankenship; not finding the house
vacant as he thought II should be, he
became involved in a quarrel with the
sons present
Mr.. and Mrs. Marian Jones,
have become the owners Of a new baby
girl.
There was masked ball Saturday
night at the Hubbard home.
The writer ate here the best pump
kin pie he ever tackled. It had a
delicious frosted top and the flavor
of every bite was great.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18
1t Paws to Insurge

or
% whose existence recognized beyond the borders of his
constituency. Miles
big and his political future looms large urng
The uplifting brought
the level of political meiocrty heights national
is his his
Cannon, the deprivation and
ships himself
the people of his district of
nonism and made good his prediction promises
be that Pondexter politically
seeing political polit-
clan judgment his
and guided crafty calculation
impetuosity of political righteousness.
No aside Poindexter question
but the fact remains that irrespective of the stimulus his
today the mark, and
by the the candidate
inurgent is the who will
popular it is
revolutionary labors
greeted with then pity then
in with it.
There a fine 10y
ally to lost dynasties,
brutal habit of forgetting this
crash comes Cannonism is down oblivion
and the who able discern its finish
vision while those who could paying
the penalty of their political
the this to
conspicuous
VIII themselves
that OF Mr. Poind1xter will readily to mind.
Altogether be to
once in political history and handsomely
the side of tie people
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18
Tacoma, Wash, Jan. Is.


To the Editor of the Times:
Dear Sir-I have read the dit
ferent communications fton diff
-ferent people in your paper find
ing fault with conditions as they
exist at the present time; also
that congress Is going to inyesti-
gate the cause of the increase in
price of the necessities of life.
1t seems to me that anyone who
developed the organs they control,
to reason from a natural stani-
point, could only come to one coz
clusion, and that is, thar our pre- j.
emit medium of exchange Is the
cause. There is being more mon
ey taken out of the ground at the
present time than ever before,
and money is only represented by
Cor represents) the necessities OF
life. The men who control tho
money also control the necessities
OF life, and say to the man who
produces the money, and the ne
cessities, how much he shall keep
of what represents the necessi-
ties, for the use of himself and
those depending on his labor. My
belief Is, that money Tor any nc
dunn of exchange except work. is
the cause of all the evils exist
ing today, and at some day. not
very far in the future, the people
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

left ankle, continued Mr.. Tomp-
klhs. The farmer was then car
ried by the scarlet flood TO the
mississippi, where he landed safe
~ lnquiring at house for
bread, the lady scalded him with
hot water.'"
Amt he dead YETI" asked
Teddy.
AT that, he showed fight +"
resumed Tompkins, but the
lady threw a red-hot sad iron at
him, fearfully blistering his right
hand"
"Unfeeling woman!" comment
ed Mrs. Tompkins.
Whereupon he rushed into a
nearby swamp, where he was
bitten by three thousand of the
terrible Yazoo-bugs. Our hero
would no doubt have given uu
and died then and there had not
an aged Indian chief appeared
with a bottle containing a myster-
lous substance, which soothed the
bruised leg, restored the bitten
left arm, healed the dreadful ra-
zor cut, reset the sprained ankle
cured the scalds, relieved the
blisters and killed the three thou
sand YaZoo-bugs. The secret of
this wonderful balm was obtained
from the old Indian by our hero,
and this great preparation can
now be had at all drug stores,
where it is known as Or. Hook S
Great Yazoo Tonic and Pain Erad-
icator;" price one dollar, fifty
and twenty-five cents.
A great sigh of resentment went
up from the listening family.
cts only a medicine ad," pout-
ed Ethel.
And Mr.. Tompkins turned to
the pink sheet of Salvador.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18
S@IEIYe

st Margaret's guild will enter
tain Thursday night with one of
the largest balls of the season at
Masonic temple. The arrange
mentS have been under way fo.'
some weeks and the affair pran-
Uses % be one of unusual inter-
est. Officers of the guild will
receive.
In honor of the February grad
uating class of the High school
the junior class will entertain
with the semi-annual reception
Friday evening. January %, at
the Tacoma hotel. The affair is
one of a number that will take
place during commencement wees
Mrs. Vienna Neel Reidelsberger
of Whitworth college will pre-
sent a number of her more ad-
vanced piano pupils in recital FRI
day night at the Mason library.
The college orchestra will assist.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

Come heah, Eph! What am dc
difference atween a landscape gar.
dener at work an ladybug eatin
holes In rose bush?"
What am de difference atween
a landscape gardener at work an
a ladybug eatin' holes in a rose
bush?"
"Yassah. What am de diff
rence?"
why, one am plantin' a gar
den spot, an de odder am spottin'
garden plant"
1--WE will now hab a vocalizing
entitled. 'Ah Had Hadn' Much To
Say. So All Fade-fade-f faded
Away"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

The program begins at SIS and
the public is invited.
The Illema club will meet with
Mrs. w. A. Barnes, 1901 North
Fifth street, Friday afternoon.
Miss Lottie Handle will enter
tain the members of her bridge
club tomorrow afternoon at her
home on North l street.
Mrs. A. B. Savage will be hos
tess at a reception tomorrow af
ternoon for the members of chap
ter c, p. e. O., in honor of Mrs.
John w. Moore. president of the
state organization, who is leaving
to make her home in Eastern
Washington next month.
This evening at the Temple OF
Music number of the young ger
piano pupils of Miss Grace Owans
will appear in recital, assisted
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18
LIFE OF A PIMPLE
Compilations Are Cleared anS
Pimples Disappear Overnight
Without Trouble.

The dispensers of poslam. a new
skin discovery, ask that notice be
given that no one Is urged to pur-
chase it without first obtaining an
experimental package. Everyone
who has tried it knows that the
fifty-cent box, on sale at Mall
strom's (9th and c SITS. and 93S
Pacific AVE., the Grown Drug Co.
and all drug stores, is sufficient
to cure the worst cases of eczema,
where the surface affected is not
too large. The itching ceases on
first application. 1t will also cure
acne, letter. blotches. scaly scalp,
hives, BARRIERS and every ether
form of itch, including itching
feet. Being flesh-colored and con-
tanning no grease, the presence OF
poslam on exposed surfaces, such,
as the face and hands, is not per-
ceptible. Water and soap cannot
be used in connection with 1t, as
these irritate and prolong skin
troubles, sometimes even causing
them.
AS to the experimental package
of poslam, IL can be had free of
charge by mail OF the Emergency
Laboratories, 32 West Twenty
fifth Street, New York. 1t alone
Is sufficient to clear the complex
Ion overnight, and to rid the face
Of pimples in twenty-four hours. !
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18
DailYSborfSfory

! Mr.. Tompkins put on frown
like a bust of Huxley. "Br-r-r!'
he growled. II want to read about
the Stockton Futurity."
Mrs. Tompkins cleared her
throat. Surely you can find
something in the paper to interest
the entire family = the embroid-
cry instructions - Aunt Lucy's
Talks With the Children-the
Sunday school outline. or some
thing"
"Er-let's see," sighed Temp
kins. making the most of a bad
situation. Here it is. This is
promising: Three Thousand
Slain in Cold Bloodi'"
Heaven save u.s." exclaimed
Mrs. Tompkins.
A farmer in Louisiana fell
from a precipice 200 feet high, /"
resumed MIR. Tompkins, lend
landed in a hay wagon, severely
bruising his right leg"
"Whewl" whistled Teddy.
Wonder it didn't kill him."
The owner of the vehicle be-
came angry" pursued Tompkins.
and kicked the unfortunate farm
er into the Gulf Of Mexico nearby.
where a shark bit off his left arm
at the elbow"
For the lands sake!" ex-
claimed Mrs. Tompkins, dropping
her sewing.
Escaping from the embrace
of the chilly water" Mr.. Tomp-
kins continued dramatically, 1.-THE
poor farmer ran along the Texas
state line until he encountered an
insane negro. who cut off his
right ear with a razor .
"Jerusaiem." gasped little
Ethel.
"'Pursued BY the gigantic ne
lgro, he ran until he reached the
Red river, severely spraining his
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18
Coniiagration in Our Midst

OOHiiaRratlOn IN Our MluSt
The fell demon fire visited
Goosevale with the devouring ele-
ment day befor yesterday, and
the entire business section was
owing to the vicinity
of same. 1t started with an in
cipient blaze in Aunt Hester Horn
swoggles hen house, and sniol-
dered some time before becoming
lurid. Fireman Eary Wordsworth
was called and entered the smoke
on his hands and knees, succeed
ing in the rescue of IL choice
guinea eggs, but did not secure
the location of the flames till the
entire structure was Quilted. only
the walls left standing. After
that 1t was soon under control.
The destruction is So. possibly ex-
ceeding that figure. None of the
fowls was at home. having been
stolen the night before. so. consid-
ering the danger they were in,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

To remove grease marks from
wall paper, make a paste of full
lers earth and ammonia. Spread
over the spot and let 1t dry; brush
off with clean, stiff brush. For
delicate paper fold powdered
French chalf flat inside of thick
ness of gauze, lay the chalk pad
against the grease spot. and press
we'll with an extremely hot iron;
there should be no mark, but the
grease will have disappeared.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

Pear-shaped earrings have a
strong vogue.
Beads and bugles figure promi-
nently in trimming designs.
Two-toned Innings are seen on
many of the tailored coats.
The lace of our grandmothers
is in the height of fashion.
Gold fiber tissue is considered
smarter for guimpes than net or
tulle.
Gold or bronze Mercury wings
adorn some of the small velvet
hats from Paris.
Tucks, puffs. caps and drapery
of varying designs now elaborate
the sleeves.
Novelties include velvet dog
collars with flowers embroidered
in natural colors.
Among the new barrets are
those which virtually combine the
side comb with the barret.
Bows of gilt, yelled with ma
line or black chiffon, are among
hat trimmings.
Bronze pumps, finished with a
single strap and large rosette or
buckle are in great favor
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

This odd and pretty hat is of
black velvet in spreading shape.
and rolls slightly at the left side.
The new monkeyskin trimming is
used for the crown trimming.
These skins come dyed in all the
darker colors, and when split
through the middle yield one yard
and half of banding, with the
long, graceful hairs running in
the same direction. Laid about
the crown of velvet hat, it quite
trims it, and only needs some lit
tie accumulation. such as a hand
some buckle or cabuchon of tin
sci or silver, to complete it.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

Will have progressed to the point
where they will see how useless
money is, and will make the work,
that nature has fitted out to do.
be the exchange for what he de-
sires of the necessities of life.
When that day comes (Which 1t
surely wilD there will be no
men filling position of trust
except those who are fitted for
them. There would be no white
slave traffic, no divorce evil, no
unnatural conditions such as exist
at the present time.
w. G.. CHAFFEE.
451S South X street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18
Beware of Ointment for Catarrr
Tint Canfnlu Mercur.,

sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when en-
tering 1T through the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescription from
reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good
you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toldo, O.
contains no mercury. and is taken
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine,
1t Is taken internally and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by f. ]. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price. 75c per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
Lstipation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18
To the Editor of the Times:

We appreciated the stand your
paper is taking for the people. and
wish you to say a word concern
ing the injustice of our tax sys-
tenn which virtually penalties the
man who makes a home and Inn
proves the land, while allowing
the unused land of the speculator
to escape practically untaxed.
The home builder who is doing
much to make the land more val
liable is taxed for his efforts.
Yours truly,
w. p. YARULL.
Gig Harbor, Wash.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

Turns out that holdup man
killed in attempt upon an Okla
homa bank was baseball umpire.
Many sneering fans have wonder
ed what an umpire does in winter.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18
Outf beWSdODOf
'0CYhTHIAGREY

When MASKING potatoes. heat
the milk with the butter, add to
the potatoes and beat we'll. The
potatoes will then be delicious and
creamy. '-~
rs-4t
Wash cut glass with a soft
brush in warm soapsuds. Rinse in
good warm bluing water. drain.
and polish with soft towel. 1877
IT,
To clean pewter. wash 1t well
with hot water, rub it with fine
sand, and when dry polish it with
soft leather.
zen.
If chiffon is of good quality 1t
can be easily washed in warm soap
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

Rub blacklead on rusty CRATES,
let it dry on and stay for a cou-
pie of days. Then clean it and pol
ish in the usual way. The rust
will have disappeared.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18
ats just tn man who waits fer
a penny change in a department
store who doesn't kick on a taxi
cab bill"

Japan insists upon her monop-
oily of Manehuria as reward of
the heavy. expenditure of blood and
treasure" That is, she does now.
In the peace treaty she didn't.
Can't the dense occidental mind of
Secretary Knox see the honorable
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18
A FAMILY READING
BY Stuart b. Stone.

BY Stuart b. Stone.
Mr.. Tompkins sought his IA
vorite leather chair, kicked off
his shoes. slipped on his new fan
cy-effect carpet slippers, and
reached for the Evening Cable
gram, when his young daughter,
Ethel addressed him:
pa, read the continued story,
about the Princess Nerissa. aloud
to as. please. |.
No1aois' growled Tompkins.
There's nothing solid in such
mI1k-and-water romance. Let's
see now Salvador wins"
roh. pa. put IN young Teddy.
s'rszd the funny column-''
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

"Are you doing anything for
others?" asked the philanthropist.
Sure" answered Mr.. Crosslots
81 make a garden every year for
the benefit of my neighbours
Washington Star.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18
WIT q. 5x<,::9l26EVH ourTOTS'|

Dottie, aged 4, breathlessly
watched the cook sewing up the
turkey. When this was accom-
plished she said with a shake OF
the finger. There, naughty thing,
now I hope you will stay bu.-
toned"
"You mustn't yawn when there's
company" reproved Edward
mother.
But, mamma" complained Ed
ward, that's the only time I can't
help yawning."
Marian, the daughter of a drum
mer for an eastern house, was WIS.,
iting in the country. She was
overheard saying this to a little
neighbour:
i've seen your sister. and I've
seen your brother, and I've seen
your mother. but 1 never see your
father-I guess he's a travelling
salesman"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

A widow is the largest personal
taxpayer in New York. Another
widow is tied for second place.
This shows the inferiority of wom-
an when it comes to lodging
taxes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

II Evaporated fruits should be
placed in cold water, for a couple
Fof hours, then scrubbed we'll be-
fore being placed in the water for
over night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

California Is going to bear the
brunt of the comet. This is no
hardship. The comet is guaran-
teed to be beautiful and harm
less.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18
IN THE PUBLIC EYE

HENRY BILLINGS BROWN.
Justice Brown, retired, is al
ways in the public eye when con-
gress is in session, for he stu
resides In Washington, and is
known to hundreds OF public men.
When on the bench he was a
strong advocate for the nonre-
restriction of the courts by ham
pering laws passed by legislatures.
In a recent speech he. criticised
southern and western states for
their tendency to pass laws re-
stricting the functions of judges
In dealing with the facts and the
evidence in Jury trials.
He advocated long terms for
judges. so that they could not be
influenced or intimidated.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

White gloves are out of data
for street wear. Pearl, cham
payne and the natural tones of
suede are preferred.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

Brilliant new ribbons are deco
rated with the lotus flower and
bud-a hint of the Egyptian
craze.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

The San Francisco graft cases
have been postponed some more.
They seem to have become an in
spearable part of the climate down
there.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

and water. A poorer quality may
be washed. IL very carefully done,
in gasoline.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

Aunt Hester feels she was ex-
tremely fortunate in having them
saved in the manner in which
they was.
Mayor Pruneful has sold his
mastiff dog to Dave Cloffbride for
a consideration. A considerable
amount of dog changed hands.
Mayor Pruneful says hereafter
the dog tax viii be very vigor-
ously enforced. 1t has been per-
mitted to fall into disuse of late.
Miss Wilfra Fooozlewink held a
reception Tuesday. and a very So
cial hour was spent afterwards.
There is talk OF traction line
through here. If 1t comes through
Main street 1t will entail the eff
Placement of the hog wallow In
front of the postoffice.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

Dear Miss Grey: On what day
OF the week did Sept. 20, 1887.
fall? CONSTANT READER.
A.-Tuesday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18
Fads, FASHIONS and Home Hints for 6g,omen

by Mrs. Lolita Ashby Othick, wh1
will sing several solos.
Tomorrow evening the Tacoma
Ethical society will hold its an
nual roll call social at the Tacoma
Music hall on South Tacoma ave-
nue.. Rev. A. R. Shelander and
the officers Of the church societies
will receive.
The Ladies' Aid society of toe
First Methodist church holds is
monthly social meeting Wednes-
day evening at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. F. Chester.
The Women of Woodcraft will
entertain at cards Thursday even
ing at Eagles hall.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

Gallant New York fireman car
ried a parrot down a ladder. Very
no doubt, but couldn't
the drafted thing fly?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

What is their main reason To-
wanting a divorce?"
Because they are married. -
Houston Post.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18
IN THE EDITORS MAIL

(Short letters from
ways welcomed by the Times Say you about
anything anybody long malice is not your
motive.)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

The darkest green for street
wear and the lighter ones for
evening are alike popular.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18
Comic and Hur1or Section
thinks she's pretty?

thinks she's pretty?
Marjorie: She is always sug-
costing to the girls that they have
their pictures taken in a group
Puck.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

Dear Miss Grey: Is prizefight-
ing lawful in the state of Wash
ington. ANyIorrS
A.-No,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

read. One day he was coming
over a newspaper.
What does m-u-s-t spell?" he
asked. His mother told him.
And what does ACHE spell?"
She told him, and added that 1t
meant a pain.
Well" ne announced trium-
phantly, there it says something
about man with a pain on his
face"
His mother looked and found
that what the man had on his
face was a mustache.
Tommy. aged 51s, had seen his
grandfather place his false teeth
in a glass of water.
You'd feel funny" he laughed.
"if I'd hand you a walnut to crack
right now"
Jawe, the hired man was groom
ing the horses, and knocked the
|currycomb against the wall. Ethel
red watched the dust fly out of it.
whats that?" he asked. Cur
nv powder?"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

Madge: How do you know She
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

Dear Miss Grey: Which is cor
rect-two basket fulls or two has
kets full? Av
A.-Two basketfuls.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

Dear Miss Grey: Is there any
way can shrink a girls sweater?
CONSTANT READER.
A.-Wash the sweater in the
usual way. In drying it do not
pull or stretch it in any way and
1t Will probably shrink enough for
your purpose. Any other method
would harden the wool and ruin
the sweater.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

A.-Before using the chimneys
put them in a large kettle filled
with cold water and set on stove.
Bring slowly to the boiling point,
then set aside to cool. Dry and
use as usual. You will find the
chimneys last much longer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

1t was Henry's first year at
school and he was learning to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

Dear Miss Grey: How can 1
clean finger marks from a birds
eye maple dresser? What will
take white marks from my dining
table? Is there any way to make
ones fingers and cheeks more
plump? MRS. d. L.
A.-(D Wash it with luke
warm white soapsuds. Add a lit
tie kerosene to the water. Rinse
in warm, clear water, and polish
until dry with soft, clean cloth.
CD Dip a clean cloth into aIco-
hol and wash the spots quickly.
At once wash the alcohol off the
wood with fresh water, as it will
take off the polish unless rinsed
at once. 90 Eat flesh-producing
foods and sleep eight or nine
hours each night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

Dear Miss Grey: What is the
best way to keep lamp chimneys
form breaking! l use the best
can buy, but they break easily.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18
CYNTHIA CREYS
CORRESPONDENTS

Dear Miss Grey: What can l
add to walnut juice to make it
take hold in coloring the hair?
The hair will not take it well, and
what does stay on rubs off easily.
FLORENCE.
Al would not tell you If
Knew. for anything that dyes the
hair is sure to injure the scalp.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-18

Bronze pumps, finished with a
single strap and large rosette or
buckle, are in great favor.