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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
BRAVE EFFORT At ENGLISH /. ).
Japanese Correspondent Knew What
He Wanted, Though Meaning Was
Rather Vague to Others.

For the genuine English as she is
spoke" we must go abroad among edu.
Gated Orientals, who can spell and
read English to perfection, but find II
impossible to master the syntax Of our
language. A Arm dealing in fishing
tackle, having sent circular to mer.
chant In Toxic, Japan, received the
following communications:
Dear Sir in Yours: We should pre-.
sent to your company the bamboo fish.
ing rod. net basket and reel, as we
have just convenience; all those were
very rough and simple to you laughing
for your kind reply which you sent ue
the catalog OF fishing tackle last. etc
Wishing We that now at Japan there is
was not In prevailing fish gaming, but
fishermen In scarcely there now, but
we do not measure how the progress.
sion of the germ OF the fishing game
beforehand. Therefore, We may yield
of feeling to restock in my store your
company's fishing tackle, etc. Should
you have the kindness to send a such
further oouptry's even IN few par
take when we send the money IN or
dering Of them, should you? II
Il am yours, yours truly."-Detroit
Free Press. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
AMUSING Artistic Conceptions.

Many a child, as well as some older
persons. has puzzled over that beam
in the eye of which the New Tesla
ment speaks. 1t Is not always under
stood that this means beam of light,
But 1t was left to Solomon Bernard,
in his woodcuts illustrating the Bible
published at Lyons, in 1853. to pic
ture this beam as one Of wood, rectan'
gular In section. and several feet IN
length. Then there il the case Of an
English painter who depicted an elab
crate rainbow. Unfortunately. he
painted 1t wrong side out. But we for
get amazement at such stupidity in
admiration for the artists magnificent
audacity when we learn that he
charged twenty pounds for repaintine
the rainbow colored in accordance
with natures arrangement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
The Lucky Number,

An amusing story concerning the
Greek naval lottery appears in q Paris
journal. It seems that the tickets
were hawked about the Piraeus and
were eagerly purchased from the com.
bined motive of patriotism and the ex.
element attendant upon gamble.
One day hawker stopped outside
milk shop and, seeing an ass standing
by laden with eggs, cheese and but
ter, to tantalize the animal took one
Of his tickets and gave it to the beast.
The poor beast was struggling with
1t in the hope OF extracting something
eatable, when grocer on the opposite
side OF the way who had seen what
was happening, rushed across and res
cued the ticket. ''That ticket" he
said to the hawker, will win prize,
and l will buy it." He did SO and the.
ticket drew a prize of thirty thousand
francs. 5s&
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
auner,tltlon Royalty Re,p.cta,

Canterbury Cathedral, like most
Gothic cathedrals. Is decorated with
innumerable inches for statues. At
Canterbury series Of these inches is
occupied with statues Of kings and
queens Of England, and there are only
four inches left unoccupied. $3.50
An old tradition has it that when
all the inches are filed the throne Of
England will come to an end. Queen
Victoria was approached with view
, to a statue Of herself being placed in
one Of the four remaining inches, but
her late majesty was aware Of the old
tradition, and refused.
One wonders whether in the future
there will be four monarchs Of Eng
land sufficiently Indifferent to super
stition to defy the tradition and allow
their eflgies to fill the unoccupied
spaces.-Stray Stories.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
Jealous Fishes In a Duel.

Fish are liable to the same pas
sions as you and 1, and they fight and
love as we d." said DR.. Francis Ward.
II can show you photograph OF a
rainbow trout in what would have
been a fight to the death If had not
interfered. In a pond were big fe-
male trout and her partner, who re-
scented the intrusion OF another trout.
Suddenly one fish charged the 9TH
er and seized him by the jaw. He
shook his opponent as dog shakes a
rat, and kept on until his enemy float
ed to the top. Then I took the fish
out and revived it with a little weak
whisky and water"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
MIR. COMPTON, in GREAT LUCK
Story That Conveys Moral to Man
Called Upon to Give Advice to
His Wife.

Mrs. Compton had laid out four
dresses on the guestroom bed, and be-
fore breakfast she led her husband
in to look at them. Nov you know
how much rely on your taste,
Henry" she said. II want you to de-
eide which one Of these l shall wear
to Mrs. Darnley's luncheon today.
Please say exactly what you think"
Mr.. Compton hesitated. and then
plunged. "a
a Nov that blue" he began. 'isn't
IT.
"Yes, dear, it is" said Mrs. Comp
ton, and she tossed the blue gown on
chair. Its too dark altogether"
Then there's the black" and her
husband frowned thoughtfully. "Of
course" p.
Eyes, of course, "-and Mrs. Comp
ton tossed the black gown after the
blue one---''it's handsome enough and
light enough, with that gold neck, but
it's beginning to show wear"
Mr.. Compton breathed heavily. The
real test was at hand. A fawn-col-
ored gown and gray one were left.
s. al =
We'll, don't pretend to be a Judge
of these things" he, said. playing for
time. Il only know what l like. That
gray dress seems to me just q lit
tle-er-more-s-" (, ~, u.
"There! knew could depend on
you'll" And Mrs. Compton joyfully
flung aside the gray gown. 1T is more
severe. and the styles q bit trying.
I shall wear the fawn-colored one, and
be so glad to know you chose 1t for
me-"
Il, ''Whew!" said Mr.. Compton. as he
fled downstairs. Suppose I'd been a
little quicker and got out that suit
able It's lesson to man to be de-
liberate when he's giving advice to
his wife."-Youth's Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
Ea.fs fts-.
DELAWARE.

Mrs. J. B. Enos of Manchester
spent Thursday at the hoome of Mr..
and Mrs. J. M. Kingsley.
Harley Hefner transacted business
in Strawberry Point Monday.
Miss Bernet Rimmer of Delhi call
e. at the Lewis Maxwell home on
. Thursday. .
Miss Pansy Griffin was shopping in
Manchester Monday.
J. M. Kingsley is spending few
days with his daughter, Mrs. Delight
Meader, of Cedar Rapids. I'll
Mrs. Nellie Stone of Delhi was a
gnest at the home of her brother,
Harley Hefner and wife Thursday.
A. w. Sackett was caller at the
w. Clute home near Earlville Sat
Urday. .=. y.
Miss Ruth Raster Of Oneida spent
Sunday at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L.. G. Raster.
Mrs. Mary Maxwell is spending {
4 few days with her daughter, Mrs. c.
w. Ortberg and family. ...
George Goldsborough spent the
forepart Of the week with relatives
at Dundee.
Fl Mr.-,and Mrs. X. w. Kingsley of
Strawberry Point were guests at the
home of the formers brother, ]. NJ.
Kingsley and wife, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Russia and son
Adlai attended church in Delhi Sun
day evening.
A. w. Sackett, Mr.. and Mrs. b.
Mittlestadt and Miss Ruth Coates
Z, autoed to Manchester Friday after
noon.
Miss Gertrude Nieman Of Delhi
spent over Sunday with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Nieman.
Ray and Dell Zirtzman of Man
chester were callers in town Sunday.
Donald Coates of Delhi spent few
+ days last week with his grandpar
cnts, Mr.. and Mrs. E. p. Coates and
family. .
Mrs. Oscar Manson and children
are spending few days with rela'
tives in Waterloo.
The Delaware base ball team will
give basket social at the Raster
hall on Thursday evening, May 23rd.
Mrs. Robt. Davis returned home
from Sioux City last week Tuesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
Troublesome Account,

my husband has given me
checking account" LIZ ~
isn't that lovely? Now you can
buy anything you want and just write
out check for it." f,fF
Eyes. I'm rather sorry on one &C
count, though. It seems such lot
Of trouble to have to write out a
check for ones car fare, especially
when the cars are crowded or when
you have to pay as you enter"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
or.nna. Ones . Prohlblted Fruit

Oranges Chee = Pron1O1teo TUX. \
Oranges were for some years pro-
hibited fruit in Holland: When the
Batavian republic was established the
badge and color of the Stockholders
family became SO hateful to the popu-
lar party that, not satisfied with ex-
polling their prince, they passed q law
7forbidding the sale Of oranges and car
rots, and ordering all persons who
grew lilies or marigolds in their gar
dens to pluck up the plants and de-
stroy them. This prohibition remained
in force until 1906. when Napoleon
made his brother Louis king Of Hol-
land,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
Economies.

"a 1t has been found that the things
that expand on solidifying, as water.
freeze at lower temperature when
the pressure is increased. while the
others freeze at higher. When a
substance that expands freezes under
higher pressure than usual 1t has to.
exert more force to shove the pres.
sure away, and consequently has to
use up more of its heat energy, thus
losing more heat and consequently be-
coming colder.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
The LOCAL news iIlllS; Of
DELAWARE COUNTY.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENTS
coLEsBuRo.
Summer is on the way.

. B. s a.
A. Sunday School convention was
held at Emerson Chapel Sunday. It
was pleasant and profitable session
and was Wen attended.
William Adams was transacting
business at Edgewood Tuesday.
Jacob Lands experienced slight
stroke Of paralysis Thursday morn
ing. For time he was unable TO
speak plainly. That feature Of the
attack soon wore away but he has
not been feeling as well as usual
since, ...Uncle Jake as he is famil-
iarly known, is past eighty-three
years Of age and not as vigorous as
he once was to withstand these at
tacks. M,
Miss Marie Grimes is at home
from the u. /. U. to remain for
short time.
Mrs. Chris Miersen was very sick
the latter part Of the week. We are
glad to report her on the mend.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Putt and son
Linus drove over from Edgewood &
Tuesday, remaining with friends her
until the following day.
Mrs. j.. w. Baker, Mrs. Linn More:
land and daughter BERTHE were auto
\ passengers to Dubuque Friday.
Mrs. Laura Prentice will be hos
tess to the Twentieth Century Review
club at its next meeting, May 2sth.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Adams and Mrs,
Ryan went to Elkader Saturday, the
! latter remaining for an extended Wis
{ it with relatives and friends. 81
Miss Rose Birkholz Of New Vienna
\ is staying with her aunt, Mrs. Mier
sen, during her illness. 8
The following program will be. CIV
h f5a Cd at the NJ. E. Church beginning al
Il 80 o'clock on the afternoon of May
\ Both: 81 NJ 5
song Battle Hymn Of the Repub
ssI 555855 lic.'
q Invocat1on-Rev. Harvey.
\ Music by the band.
y Address Rev. B. r. Ingram.
Song by the choir.
Boy Scout Drill. #
Music by the band.
Aadress-Rev C. H. Harvey.
! Recitation--Miss Salome Foote. Is
Music by the band.
Recitation--Miss Bertha Craig.
Song by the choir.
&a Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Franks were
over from Gutenberg Sunday t.
spend the day with their daughter
Mrs. lisa Kreumpel and family.
# Albert Tuition, wife and children O.
Oneida were Sunday guests at thu
home Of her mother, Mrs. T.. s
Davidson.
Friends in this city have received
announcements of the recent mar
: riage OF our former pastor, Rev. r
n T. Western Of Butte, Montana, ant
Y Miss Iva Clark of Ilfracombe, Devon
4 England. Colesburg friends bespeal
y for Rev. and Mrs. Western all pos
Z sible happiness.
Mrs. M. "A. Hodges is recovering
i from her recent serious illness.
#1 Dr.. A. NJ. Billingsley Of Manchester
will be here on Friday evening OF
. this week to conduct the third quar-.
terly meeting OF the year. Come.
la Rev. G. H. Harvey will preach a
Memorial sermon next Sunday morn
Z ing. All old soldiers and others are
requested to be present.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
Sweet Little Harry. Z.

MA" said little Harry, "I'l tell you
what you ought to do"
''What dear?" his mother, asked.
"You ought to go over to. live in
some country where the people are
Mohammedans." ,,s4
"What on earth ever put such q
thought as that into your dear head.
darling?"
"Cause over there they think all fat
women are beautiful"
Harry! II you dare to open your
mouth again this evening you will be
sent to bed with nothing to eat"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
RIG DAILY PAPER FREE.

THE REGISTER AND LEADER, now I'M
til September 5th. only s1.OO. Regular price
three months. 100. Almost month free II
you subscribe to day. Daily and Sunday to
September 5th.. $l.50.
Remit through publisher Of this paper or
direct to THE REGISTER AND LEADER.
Des Moines Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
To Burn PAPER,

There are times when there are
bundles Of old papers to be burned.
This is dangerous in CRATE fire. The
following is the method which will
avert danger of the chin ney catching
fire: Make tight rolls Of all the papers
and fasten them with pieces Of soft
wire-broomstick wire will do. They
will then form kind Of log and
burn slowly without fame. The
rolls may be made of any size and
several of them burnt together
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
Crowded Manhattan,

In one small portion Of Manhattan.
N. Y. Is a population greater than
that Of Arizona, or Of Delaware. Idaho.
Montana. Nevada, North Dakota. Ore
gon, New Hampshire. New Mexico.
Rhode Island. Utah, Vermont or
Wyoming.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
Awkward.

II am pleased to meet you again"
he said. E.s
Thank you," replied the lady, who
had once been his wife. @ 10
Glow are the children?"
"What children? 4s
"Ours."
1--WE never had any"
"Oh, beg your pardon. It was very
stupid of me. ! mistook you for some
one else"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
WANTED AND FOR SALE
ANNOUNCEMENT.

II wish to announce that I have recently
purchased the business OF Dr. G. $. Lister OF
this city and will occupy the same rooms for
merly occupied by him Appointments can be
made by calling at the Office, or telephone 2as.
19tf DIR. G. 4. WEIR. Dentist
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
puttinu Il the WRONG WAY.

"Many speaker is lauded as 'hav'
Ing fine command of language Of
whom 1t might better be said, that his
language has command Of him. He
has the same command of language
that a rider has Of horse that is
running away with Individually.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
Uplifting Thoughts.

"A man can only rise, conquer, and
achieve by lifting up his thoughts.
He can only remain weak, and abject,
and miserable by refusing to lift up
his Observation-Disclosures Allen.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
No Previous Employment.

no PTeV1ou8 EnpIoyn0nt.
you say, 'Rastus. that You want
work for your wife," said Gunbusta,
cycling the husky darby before him
from head to foot WAS she ever en-
ployed before?" mo, sir" replied the
negro. nonchalantly. dis am her nrst
marriage"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
First Aid.

Edith-Who are you writing to,
dear?
Ethel-Jack's written me that his
girl has thrown him overheard, so I'm
dropping him line.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
inheritance Of Self.Control.

"The ability to restrain appetite,
passions, tongue and temper. to be
their master and not their slave-in a
word, absolute self-control-is also OF
first Importance. One who can not
govern himself is untitled to govern
others" Field.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
Think Shark Can Smell Death.

There is an old superstition among
sailors. which is still believed In, that
when a shark persistently follows a
vessel it is a sign that some person
on board is going to die. The alleged
reason Is that the great fish can scent
death. @ y@F
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22

WANTED.-Young women to Study Nursing
st. Luke's Hospital. Cedar Rapids Iowa. Off
ers an excellent course of study to young wo-
men who desire to become nurses. Write to
Superintendent for application blanks. e2-4w
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
A Makeshfft.

The ,Israeiites were gathering man
M. 1T will do well enough until we
get where we can buy patent break
TransrIrt
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
Clerk Graham issued the

County Clerk Graham issued the
following marriage licenses during
the past week: H. John hammers,
aged 25, and Ellanora Bockenstedt,
aged 20; Frank L. Collins, aged 90,
and Miss Mary McChristy, aged 10;
Harvey R. Burbridge, aged %, and
nellie Farmer, aged %.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
Then She Pondsrsd.

~ Ihen She PondOroo. q. #
II you were fair" his wife said.
you would acknowledge that ! have
done much to make you what you
are" "Oh, I acknowledge" he replied.
that you deserve nearly all the credit
for making me what am. By the
way. do you happen to realize that
what am ID head over heels in debtf
Judge
Troubles May b Avoided.
Many OF the troubles Of life are due
o'lack Of discipline and effort
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
WANTED.

Lady agent to sell our TRED-EZY cloth
house slipper direct to the consumer Pleas
ant work. Liberal commission. Address
shinn Manufacturing Co. Paducah, Ky.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
Cod.

The catch OF cod in the United
States is third ip value of fish caught,
amounting to almost 100000. fol.
lowed by that of shad. Holsters and
clans.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
Woman,s "Serfdom."

"a "A half.grown man is. Of course, .
tyrant. And SO II, has come about
that the rule of man In the world mas
for many ages meant the serfdom OF
Woman.-Edward Carpenter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
Our Separate Trousers
Lost for Good.

&. Redd-"Did you hear about my
neighbor losing control Of his motor
CARP Greene-"No l didn't" Redo
well he did. The sheriff's got It
now!"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
Love Souls.

Deep hearts. sage minds, take Mfs
rs God has made It: it is long trial.
IN incomprehensible preparation for
an unknown destiny. This destiny.
the true one, begins for man with the
first step inside the tomb. In the
meanwhile. love and suffer, hope and
contemplate. Woe. alas! to him who
shall have loved only bodies. form,
Appearances! Death will deprive him
OF all. Try 20 love souls; you will
end thono egain.-Victor Hugo.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
Past Master

"He's an adept on the links.
Golf expert?"
"No; our leading sausage maker"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
LOST.

A large ladys coat button. on Franklin
street Sunday afternoon. Finder please leave.
at this office. l-wR.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
WANTED.

To sell about 70 sows with good litters OF
pigs Inquire OF J. A Strickland. 2-wks
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22

Salt 4 UnIversaI Production.
Salt Is produced In almost every
country In the world.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-22
BOOK. CASES FOR SALE.

Sectional Book Case for sale. ENQUIRE
this Office.
Mohave County miner., 1912-12-14
A Second LeadviIIe.

That they have body of lead-silver ore 100 feet in with, is the assertion of H. R. Tufts and associates who are operating the old Olive camp mine and claim it will turn out to be another Leadville.
 The company has sunk a shaft 400 mineral. Having taken bonds on nu- merous old properties in the district, the Tufts people have now purchased three of the claims and are pushing development work on several others.
 It is their stated intention to erect a large concentrating plant at the scene of operations and work the group as big mine proposition. They claim
Mohave County miner., 1912-12-14
The Busy Woman's Day.

It begins early, ends late, and is full of work. She often has kidney trouble without knowing it. Her back aches, and she is tired and worn out. Sleeps poorly, is nervous, no appetite. Her bladder gives her trouble too. Foley Kidney Pills will cure all that and make her strong and well, Mrs. Lena Beyer, l2 Frederick St., Auburn, N. Y., says: "Three boxes of Foley Kid ney Pills were all that were needed to make me strong and we'll. "They are the best medicine made for kidney and bladder disorders. Try them. H. H. Watkins, druggists.
Mohave County miner., 1912-12-14

A Congress dispatch says:-Three million tons of tailings from the Con- gress mill containing approximately 4.200.0 .000$ worth of gold, have been sold by the Congress Gold Mining Co. to the United Verde Copper Co. The tailings will be shipped to the new town of Clarkville, in the Verde val ley. and used for converter Things in it's new United Verde shelter. The stamp, mill and extraction processes employed recovers most of the gold. but the tailings carry about l.40$ in gold per ton. It is estimated that al together there is about 3,O0J,OO0 tons of the tailings. The Congress ore runs high in silica. When the tailings are used at Clarkville, most of the gold will be extracted. The sale of the tailings does not affect the sale of the Congress to the Guggenheim interests.
Mohave County miner., 1912-12-14
Croupy Coughs And Wheezy Colds

The quickest simplest way to rid the children of dangerous croupy coughs and wheezy stutfy colds is to give them Foley's Honey and Tar Con- pound. It gives almost instant relief and stops cough promptly. It soothes and heals. Contains no opiates. H. l.. Blomquist, Esdaile, Wis.,, says: My wife considers Foley's Honey and Tar Compound the best cough cure and it gives the best results" H. H. Watkins, Druggist.
Mohave County miner., 1912-12-14

electric haulage in the Sulphide tun- nel. At the mouth of the tunnel concrete drain passes along the gulch and above this yard will be built by the waste, as all the waste in the mine will be dumped into pocket on the 3,350 (elevating above seal level and hauled out through the sulphide adit.
 All the ore will be lifted through the twin main shafts on the Inspira- tion portion of the property.
 A considerable portion of the Live Oak ore body because of its dip lies at a greater depth than the Inspiration ore body and workings. How this ore will be extracted has not yet been de. cided. Either one of the Inspiration shafts will be sunk deep enough to tap the bottom of the Live Oak ore with a drift, or an independent shaft will be sunk at the Live Oak and the ore lifted to the present haulage level.
 On a line of the Joe Bush and Scorpion shafts, directly beneath a mountain whose summit marks the highest point on the Inspiration prop erty, is an inverted peak of ore be- meath the haulage level of the mine It contains about 50O.OOO tons of ore, an insufficient quantity tons would not pay for the expense of driving the low CT drift at that extra depth.
 While offices have been erected at the mill site, ground actually broken for the foundation of the concentrator, and much of the equipment to be used in the work of excavating already placed upon the ground, Chief Engin ger H. Kenyon Burch will not yet give out the detailed description of the plant.-Globe Silver Belt.