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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-08-30
DEATH OF MRS. s. f.. BELLorrE.
A Good Woman, Native Of Anderson
County, Called to Reward.

Last Sunday morning, August 27,
at 10 o'clock, the soul of Mrs. S. T..
Bellotte winged its flight back to the
God who gave 1t, back to the Father
whom she loved and served. She
died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. S. l.. Brewer, in West Union,
where she had been on a visit for
some time. Her death was quite un-
expected and came as a shock to the
family, as she had been sick only a
short while.
Mrs. Bellotte was born in Ander-
son county, near Sandy Springs, In
October, 1S45, and was, therefore,
In her 66th year. She united with
the Presbyterian church when quite
young and had lived a Christian life.
beth Tillinghast. She was happily
married to Samuel A. Bellotte on
July 10th, 1866. There were ten
children Of this union, one dying in
infancy, and the eldest, John Tilling-
hast Bellotte, died February 18th,
1910. Those living are: Mrs. d. W.
Hopkins, Sumter; IT, w. Bellotte,
West Union; J. M. Bellotte, Seneca;
Mrs. Fl. B. Barrow and Mrs. r. H.
Hughes, Spartanburg; Mrs. S. NJ.
Bibb, Westminster; Theo e. Bellotte,
Birmingham, Ala, and Mrs. S. L..
Brewer, of West Union.
The sympathy Of host Of friends
in this State and elsewhere goes out
to the bereaved ones In their sorrow.
Funeral services were conducted
at the home Monday morning at 10
O'Clock by Rev. G. M. Wilcox, of the
Presbyterian church, and interment
was made in Westview cemetery,
Walhalla, at II o'clock, in the pres
ence Of large concourse of sorrow
ing relatives and friends.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-08-30
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DISCHARGE.

Notice Is hereby given t,at the un-
dersigned will make application to
d. A. Smith, Judge Of Probate for
Oconee County, in the State of South
Carolina, at his office at Walhalla
Court House, on Saturday, the 3Oth
day OF September, 1911, at 1 o'clock
In the forenoon, or as soon thereafter
as said application can be heard, for
leave to make final settlement Of
the Estate Of Helen Bracket, Minor,
and obtain final discharge as Guard
ian OF said Estate.
X. N. BRACKETT, Guardian.
August 81, i311. 1888
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-08-30
TWO PASS FOUR-MmLIoN MARK.
Three Contestants Running Neck
and-Neck Race---Who'H Win?

The Upton Piano Contest at G. w.
Pitchford's store will close this week
and on Friday, September 1st, Mr.
Pitchford will give the winner in this
six-months' contest the handsome
Upton Piano. 1t may be safely said
now that the contest has narrowed
down to three parties-Nos. /, 112
and lit. But they have been active
ly at work lately, as their results for
the past week will show.
For instance, No. / last week
showed up on the board with 3,371,-
$40 votes, while this weeks results
show total for No. of 3,773,8O5,
indicating that 401,9S5 votes we're
deposited for that contestant during
the week.
No. 112 last week recorded $685.
$50, while this weeks count gives
that number 4,020.390, showing
that 512,310 votes we're added dur
ing the past seven days.
No. 1T had last week on the board
3,56S, $50, while this weeks show
Ing gives to this contestant 4,05S,-
$40, indicating that No. ITS weeks
work had netted in round figures
100000 votes.
These results show that three con-
testants at least are keeping awake
There are still those who claim that
No. 4 IS sleeping monster" to be
heard from IN the final wind-up, but
If No. d Is really in the game she
must dump votes by the millions to-
day and tomorrow.
The record OF votes up to Wednes-
day of last week, as shown on the
board at G. w. Pitchford's store, is
as follows:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-08-30
Tortured for Fifteen Years

by a cure-defying stomach trouble
that baflled doctors, and resisted all
remedies he tried, John w. Modders,
Of Moddersville, Mich, seemed DOOM
ed. He had to sell his farm and give
up work. His neighbors said, "he
can't live much longer" "Whatever
l ate distressed me-" he wrote, "tin
l tried Electric Bit.ers, which work
ed such wonders for me that can
now eat things I could not take for
years. It's surely grand remedy
for stomach trouble" Just as good
for the liver and kidneys. Every bot
tie guaranteed. Only soc. at all
druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-08-30
Deputy Sheriff Fain Killed.

Fort Gaines, Ga. Aug. 2S.-An
unknown negro this afternoon shot
and mortally wounded Deputy She
riff G. l.. Fain while the officer was
trying to arrest the negro and his
wife. The negro couple wer n a
batteau In the Chattahoochee river.
The negro Is yet at large, but posse
Is now In search Of him.
Deputy Fain was shot in the head
and there Is no chance for his recov-
cry. His death Is momentarily OK
Dected
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-08-30
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS,

All persons indebted to the Estate
of Helen Bracket, minor, are
hereby notified to make payment to
the undersigned, and all persons hay
ing claims against said estate will
present the same duly attested within
the time prescribed by law or be
barred. r. N. BRACKETT,
Guardian.
Clemson College, S. G.
August 80, 1911. 35-38
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-08-30
.S"''s ..3.i..i.s. .s..l..3..i..s. .S..i..i..s..I

Do you know that fully nine out Of
every ten cases Of rheumatism are
simply rheumatism Of the muscles,
due to cold or damp, or chronic rheu-
matism, and require no internal
treatment whatever? Apply Cham
berlain's Liniment freely and see
how quickly 1t gives relief. For sale
by all dealers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-08-30

New York, Aug. 2G.-Cable dis
patches from Port Limon, Costa Ri
ca, tell of the loss of fifteen lives in
powder magazine explosion at San
Jose. The explosion was due to a
soldiers carelessness.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-08-30

When given as soon rs the croupy
cough appears Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy will ward off an attack of
Group and prevent all danger and
cause Of anxiety. Thousands Of mo-
theirs use it successfully. Sold by all
dealer
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-08-30
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIPTION
CONTESTA NTS.

Those who are working in L.
The Courier's Subscription L.
Contest will please take no. I.
tice that New and Renewal .
Subscriptions can be brought /.
in and counted in the contest I.
} up to S o'clock p m.. August /.
31st. At that hour Thursday .
:.fternoon the lists Of the /.
workers will be gone over and .
the premium coupons issued, i.
thus allowing time to deposit L.
them at the store Of G. w. L.
} P1tchford for entry in the .
) Piano Contest proper. ;
Please bear this In mind and L.
have your lists of New and Re- d.
ncwal subscriptions in our >
hands In time to get the pre- I.
miums issued and counted in |.
by Mr. Pitchford. I.
s{a ~ p. p. r. p. q. p. q
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-08-30
Marriage at TamaSsce.

Tamassee, Ang. 2S.-Special: Last
Friday T. M. Kelley, Miss Ellen Eli
son, Lee and Miss Cornelia Kelley
went to Whitewater and came back
Saturday. They report a delightful
trip.
On Sunday, the 27th, at the home
OF the brides parents, Miss Florence
Brown and Hebe Wilson were hap
PLY married, Magistrate w. A. Grant
performing the ceremony. The
young couple left Immediately after
the marriage for the home of the
groom. Mr.. Wilson is to be congrat-
ulated on winning the hand Of so fair
a young lady.
Last Saturday the Salem base ball
team crossed bats with the Picket
Poet boys on the Tamassee diamond.
I.2ch side borrowed few of the
Tamassee boys, thereby strengthen
ing their own team. The line-up was
as follows:
Salem Picket Post
Whitmire ..... II. -. Edwards.
Glasby ........ Oh. .... Holland.
Rntledge ..... 81. Grant.
Collins .catchei. 80. .Rutlcdgo.
Hagerty ..pitchel -. Cantrel.
Maf0ney s. 49,. .TOlliSOn.
IT, Wilson II. +. . "A. Thompson.
i. Wilson Il. f Il. Thompson.
Corbin ..... C. f......... King.
The game closed at the first half
Of the sixth inning, leaving score
OF 10 to In favor Of Salem. Salem
had three Of Tamassce's best play
ers.
The school at Tamassee, it is ex-
pected, will close Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-13
TURKISH CABINET MAY FALL
Rival Parties Keep Government
in Danger Constantly.

-,-e+ortirouI. Oot - rreIImiuarV
-,aerirr, of tine two parties I'm the Chamber
NJ Identities TODAY indicated a probability
of the early fall OF the Cabinet. The Minis
-erialists tried 10 arrange a ioint meeting
to prasent a united front In the time Of
national crisis. but the Opposition declined,
and I'm a seuarate meeting adopted a reso-
I,tior thar they would refuse % vote con
sdarcs IN the new Ministry.
The Niristerialist meeting passed a RESP
rrrion I'm favor OF resisting Italy 10 the
end with r4prisals. II is doubtful # the
Grand Z-i-iar win conform 10 this policy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-13
SCHOLARS LEAD REVOLT
Missionary, Long Resident IN
China. Outlines War.

Omaha oct l2-The Rev. \. ". Lager
quist. in Omaha Oh years vacation after
spending twenty lone consecutive years I'D
China as a missionary in the province OF
Hu-Peh. champions the cause OF the reV'-
lutonistS in their civil war now raging III
the empire He said tonight.
They have gained signal victory ~ ne
capture OF Wu-Chaug. The army OF ule
NanChu dynasty has revolted. Ihe reoels
are composed o. the young ana active III
of the empire They want new s"1gI.-
msnt. one that will insure justice. Lhv,
sell Justice 20 tine highest bidder mere INV.
] have heen at LaOhOkow, when is 10.
hundred miles from Wu-Chans capita %
Hu-Peh for the last ten years. bvlolr,
lcft there ! saw this thing brewing; lHe
revOlutionists are composed Oh scholaIs'
the more Intelligent class. ana are leu ".
those who have travelled abroad ana seen
much of other countries
Some Of them want repunhc IKE fl,,.
or the United States. and II the preseht
empire Is overthrO1n viii call IoI tns eieg
zion Of a President. but others insist ui
choosing ar emperor from the Ohlhese 3iu
cxnellng tire Manchurian rulers WIZ ~
In the finest houses and nave the l'it9' Ut
fees and are unjust ,-,.
Tn. officials are avariciouS Inc may W.
of tLe cities is Judge. treasurer ana tNeIS
thiuC elise and the magistrates are All
corrupt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-13
BUSINESS 'YAR0STICE'
Bourne Wants open Forum" Al
Senate Committee HEARINGS

A process which he believes WIN furnish
standard FOR a business yard-stickr IA,
will be rigid and Interchangeable was outlined
by Senator Jonathan Bourne. jr. Of Oregon
president OF the National Progressive Re.
publican League. IN d statement given OUT
last night Hundreds OF corporations besdes
Standard oil and american Tobacco must
have a clean bill Of health from the 81.
preme Court 70 know that they are doing
legal business. he declares. and the problem.
In his view. IS 70 evolve e vardsticz tat
viii be applicable 90 an corporations and
business combinations.
"A legislative congress. not the Supreme
Court and assurediy not -he President or
the Attorney General. must l~a the prob
lem and must evolve and clearly describe
the vard-s,ick." the Senator'S statement,
continues.
Senator Bourne believes. 10 says tia,
the best way 90 fashion the "yard-stick b
90 obtain q consensus Of public opinion a.
20 it's dimensions at hearings VI the Inter.
state Commerce Committee o. the senate
authorized az the last extraordinary ses-
sion Of Congress. which he says win pro-
vide an open forum for honest and free
interchange OF ideas based On experience
from all available sources.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-13
MAY OPPOSE THE SULTAN
Militant Young Turks Favor Heir
Apparent for Throne.

London. oct 1.-THE Daily Telegraph 8"
Coustantiuople correspondent. in reviewing
the situation. says that Turkey lacks
government. practical leaders or q policy.
that she is doundering hopeiesslv and
crumbIlnR away Tor want Of O. binding
force to keep her constituent elements to-
getner. lie says.
''The problem OF reconclling IsIamlsm
and consutu-ioralsm has proved insolubIe,
and the Young Turkish regime Is sick unto
death. 10 is not impossible that present
events may lead TO the -eposltion of the
Sultan. the military section OF the Com.
mittee cf Union and Progress being IN
favor Of placing the heir apparent. Prince
Yussuf. on the throne Yussof is credited
with an iroa viii and great political
saRac.ty."
The same correspondent asserts that
Turkey will refuse to sign peace treaty
unless the Sultaus suzeruInty so Tripou is
recognized. and viii simply "toId her arms
and walt. confident Of her ability TO endure
the economic and financial consequences
incomparabIy better than can Italy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-13
HATE OF MANCHUS CAUSE
Native Chinese Wish to Gust
Rulers After 800 Years.

Mech az the ,nrest and political disaitec-
ton I'm China in recent years has been que
IN the underlying race hatred which the
native Chinese have for the Nanchu dV-
nasty and its cmrire-widc network Of ON
Gals. Although the Manchu- swept down
from the north and took possession or the
Chinese throne nearly three hundred years
ago. there has been little mixing of tAeiT
blood with that Of the native Chinese, and
the two peoples have existed side by slo"'
two continually clashing elements.
The Mauchus were originally called in 20
assist fan suppressing internal troubles
which threatened the overthrow OF tne
Ming Dynasty. Their work done, they re-
fused To- withdraw. but conquered the
country for themselves In 1913 they pro-
claimed tue son of their own ruler as the
first emperor Of new dynasty the tentH
emperor Of which now reisus.
The Manchus have ruled China on CHI
apse ines of polity and i'm recent years
nav. made many efforts 20 conciliate me
natives "A rev years ago IL was stated
+ra+ II Tho rA officials then forming me
ssurcmc government Of the empire only
tHirty-two were Manchus. In the proVln-
r.ar administrations the proportion of
Manchus chosen in the last i've years has
s.en not moro than oue-Grth of -he total
The real reason for this change. now
ever may he undoubtedly found In me
marked superiority Of the Chinese i'm mon
t.l equipment and in capacity for Admins
t---ior Practically au the high Chinese
officials rise through long course OF pro
,-,fiop. from the Junior ranks, and most
a. -... Nanrhue have found themselves ont
stripped early In the race by the chinese.
THE recent widespread movement Tor the
cutting off of tho queue, or pigtsii. appears
.a be "A part of the native crusad" against
Marci,u domination The wearing m the
Queue ie ono of the few really distinctive
AIan-hu customs winch Die conquerors en-
f,r..5 ON tra Chinese people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-13
structing wooden huts for the troops the
barracks being inadequate.

Rome Cvia frontierl, oct. 12.-Advices
received here to-day from Tripoli say
that the Italian Governor Rear Admiral
BOrea Dino, has been Obliged 10 eNpel
several Maltese who were attached 10 the
old regime and have shown disposition
TO resist the innovation. Their attitude
has surprised the Italians.
The officers are finding great difficulty
in holding the soldiers within bounds, a.
the men are anxious 10 march on the
enemy in the interior. Soldiers have re-
placed the sailors on duty, and the ad-
vance posts have been extended 20 sew
eral miles around TripOh. il is evidently
the purpose of the Italians 20 gradually
where the remnant of the Turkish troops
have retired.
News from the interior il contradic-
tory. Some reports have IL that Munhir
Pacha. commander of the Turks. Is about
20 surrender, but according 10 other ~
mors ne is gathering d large army 10
resist indefinitely
The population Of Trlpoli IS being aug
uented daily. Not only are former resi-
dents returning. but there are many
newcomers who have been attracted by
the business opportunities afforded by
the presence OF a large body OF soldiers
and sailors.
The "SecoIO' states that az the con-
quest of TripOIi will widen the territory
Of the state, the King IN delivering the
sreech from the throne on the reCpening
of Parliament will ask approval of what
tho government has done To this end
the opening of the session Will be de
lavcd until the acquisition Of Tripoli has
been accomplished.
Consular reports have reached the
italian government that thirty Italian
Iaborers employed on the Hed1az rail-
road. on the boundary line between
Egvut and Syria, were massacred at
Eerak. syria. early I'm October.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-13
HOW TO DRINK BEER
Dipper Method Taught Visitors
at Brewers Exposition.

y. ra .rb. 3.,r American ..N-
'-' -. ,,,,,,,s,.or,. ,,a.+.ri.l.
''7''i''' - ,tis se,er,,7or
... o.. -. .,.i7 ~ b.. r,. LARGEST of
'. ..5, -,,,o df,,,,.r ,,,.rbod o.
'a N'', ...,'. 90. ,I,. ,,.i,o- ann
I'D -.t.,,. 80 .yr,r,,.. tI,.
"'. 49,. ..-..-,l a..
pam '' '..' -, o.. ...... ..........,
'- .-'' "i'"
here.
The American bar should ue hauish-d the
-. ..-t-. 7-r.,- sa,. IL is +b. root Of
1913 the evil connected WIN DRINKING. me
.,lHlfr house ~ Germany and Belgium. an
20 ,..tt.r f,a r.,. ..,oc+ad al
exact H"'r' 90 VIM
the Coliseum should De- substituted TOT tHe
.,8f. and tEe rail common iu the American
-"''''
Men SHOULD mos siahd -t ai par ana
drink their beer" said FL % HcnemauU.
90 .h s,,rosf+io, ..r...r fs q,
7'.'''".t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-13
PEKlNG RUSHING TROOPS
Army Of 10000 and Fleet Sent
70 Retake Hu- Pen.

PeEir~. oct 12-The Chinese govern
meut has awakened TO the danger of the
revolution in Hu-Peh province. General
Nin-Tchaug. the Minister of War left
Hurri4dv this evening for Pao-Tins- Fu.
enc hundred miles 10 the south OF Pc
king. where the sixth division ~ the
army is making hasty preparations 10
leave Tomorrow for Fankov. An i'm
yeriaI edict issued to-day ordered the
immediate dispatch Of TWO divisions oil
troops to the jisarocted provinces.
About twenty thousand OF the troops are
AIGnchus
orders have been issued FOR the as
sDmhIinc of a feet OF warships in The
Yaug-Tse- Kianc. which are 20 unite with
she land forces against the rebels. The
official report says az least ten thou-
sand. and possibly fifteen thousand
troops have mutiried .u the Province of
Iiu-P-h alone. 90 .s said tnat they
captured thirty modern guns at WI
CHAINS. There i- an unconhrmed report
that the rrvoIut.ouaries occupied Chang
So Ju October TO- Extra precautions
la.e been taken in Picking 10 prevent o.
RISING. ana large bodies OF troops are
guarding the palace.
Between five thousand and SIX thoU-
FouI Chinese troops IN HankoW native
Df' are reported tD have mUtiuied this
morning and killed from TWO hundred 20
three hundred Nanchus. The rebels o.-
copied ~-i-Tlug-Fu YESTERDAY.
Au auI.r cashiers the yicCruy az WI
chang. &c. Go feed before ,he rebels. Uut az
rne same time orders him to return TO
Us post and refri-v" his reputation He
s. threatened with severe punishment II
T. falls to- ~ecaptl~e Wu-Cuaug
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-13
SEVEN MILLIONS GRAFT
Philadelphia Said to Have Lost
That Sum Under Present Mayor.

rr, Telegraph 90 The Tribune
Pbiladolpllia. oct. I'm staggering
orr,y ~ agures. representing 100000.
logan n Bullltt. chairman Of the Tax
navcrs' Committee. to-day issued a state
mont n the losses which be declares the
civ has sustained during the present
characterization. These losses. asserted
1fr Rullitt. have been shown as result
or rho Catlin commissions probe and Of
the various court proceedings which
have been instituted by the Bullltt com
mittee.
The list as compiled by Mr. Bulii-t
sets forth that up 20 date II has been
shown that the city has lost in munich
nal contracts and land damages the sum
of s3.7s5.4OO. He charged that in alleged
illegal supplemental contracts the city
has spent or contemplates spending the
sum Of s3.853,OOO. According 10 the
Rullitt committees chairman, therefore.
the CITY has spent illegally the grand
total OF S7.138. 400 Divided among the
nop,Ilatior. these figures would Indicate
that each man. woman and child in the
CITY has a share in them 10 the extent
Of nearly s. But that IS not all Mr.
Pulitt considers this mass OF figures 20
be only a drop In the bucket
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-13

Tripoli. oct. l2.-General Caneva, COM
mander in chief Of the Italian expedi-
zion. has decided 20 act quickly, and IL Is
believed that the troops under him Will
march immediately against the positions
occ,rpied by the Turks. \ reconnois-
gancc Of the desert to-day disclosed the
central body of the Turkish troops win
field guns. not far from the rity.
Nineteen more Italian transports es-
corted by warshi1s and carrying the
second division of the troops. arrived
this morning. The men We're hastily
landed This division is 1000 strong
60 th.ro are 22.OOO Italian soldiers on
tn. coast Of Tripoli BOT only is the
italian position safeguarded against sur
prise. but an effective occupation OF the
interior can begin.
II is reported that the Arabs have ac-
caDted the Italian occupation joyfully'
bur some Of the warships remain in the
borbor in readiness for emergencies.
Troous were landed to-day also al
B.3ghazi. Derna. Tobruk and Bomoa.
smaller rarrisons will be formed at
Nlarsa Gusa. Tora, Medina. Leoda ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-13
CHINESE REVOLT SERIOUS
Experts Compare It TO TAPPING
and Boxer RebelliCns.

London. oct 1-.-The Chinese revolt is
Scearoed by experts who have lived IN
Picking as being -a. ulra serious than
snvthins that is happening lu the NeG.-
Serraneeu. Wu-'hau2 i- described 8s
the most progressive and enlightened
centre in Ca1a and place where the
Ensssee sre educated and patriotic. II
- garrison there has mutinied and
overthrow tue VicerOy. and b. the ao-
oacent cities. with their swarming hives
OF population have shown sympathy
with 10. rebels. it is plain that the inn
Jerial government ir confronted with the
most formidable revolt since the Tai
pings and the Boxers sprang TO arms.
Three great cities seem 90 have been
swept into the revolution by the process
Of spontaneous combustion They con-
rrol the commerce Of al mid China and
tic most important links 9f the railway
system which foreign capitalists are
providing. Experts who know these
cities forecast ID widespread revolt up
and down the coast and far into The
interior because there is general dissat-
lsiactiOh with the reebientss and inca
pacit- Of the central government They
d. u"t look Tor ungovcrnable displays
Of hostility toward foreigners. as they
describe the revolt as anti Manchu
rather thau anti-foreign.
Observers consider that il r. directed
BY generals and agitators who are bent
on oycrthrowing the exhausted and Ie-
generate Manchu dynasty and substi-
ruting Tor il a constitutional monarchy
which viii represent the progressive ele-
ments Of China in touch with European
ideas. The Young China party. which
has broken loose with modern drilled
troops in the most civilized section OF
the Kingdom, wants railways built by
foreign capital and new methods 10 pre-
vent destructive floods and 10 stamp OUT
plaques. II is obsessed with the idea
that the Manchu dynasty mas survived
IT, usefulness and that the time has