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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-18
For County Commissioners.

| hereby announce my candidacy
for the position of County Commits
Isioner, subject to the Democratic
primary to be held March 81
ID. M. BORUM.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-18
For County Commissioner.

| herewith announce my candidacy
for reelection as County Commits
sioner of Sumter, subject to the DEM
ocratic primary of March 21st. / So
lict the votes of the people. Respect
fully. II. J. WEBB.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-18

Frank Harold, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett
McNulty, Mr.. Willis Hawkins, Miss
Naomi Neill, of White Springs, Fla;
Miss Rebecca Mathis, Mr. Charles
Burke, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence White,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lanier, Miss Bra
han, of Detroit, Mich; Mr. and Mrs
Will Dodson, and Miss Virginia Gum.
Informal Bridge Party For Visitors.
. Mrs. Clarence White entertained at
an informal bridge party on Saturday
morning at her home on Bungalow
Row, complimentary to the members
of Mrs. Frank Harrolds house party.
Top score was made by Mrs. Will
DodsCn, who received the prize, a
handrainted plate. A delicious hot
luncheon was served after the game
to the following guests: Mesdames
Ellsworth Hall, B. S. Walker, Jr., iris
Napier, of Macon; Clayton Galloway,
of Atlanta Frank Harold, Henry La
nier, Charles Council, Lee Council,
Crawford Wheatley, Ed Sheffield, Joe
Hawkins, j w. White and Miss Matte
Lewis Dodson.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
For Comfy Tax Receiver.

To the Voters of Sumter County
Georgia: ] hereby announce myself a
candidate for the Office of Tax Re
ceiver Ito succeed myself, subject to
the Democratic primary to be held
on the 21st day of March, 1912. Thank
ing the voters in advance for liberal
support, | am Very respectfully,
February 6, 1912
JOHN T. HOWELL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-18
To The Citizens of Sumter County:

To The Citizens of Sumter County:
l hereby respectfully announce my
candidacy for the Office of Judge of
the City Court of Americas, subject TO
the action of the Democratic primary
to be held on March 21st, 1912.
This being judicial office, can
not conceive that any particular IS
sues or stipulated platforms could be
involved, believing as | do that any
candidate who might go upon the
bench partisan as to any issue or
platform would be unfit material for
the office.
If nominated, l pledge faithful al
legiance to the constitution and laws
of our country and an administration
of justice, directed by such wisdom,
controlled by such moderation and
tempered by such a sense of mercy ds
| am capable Of bringing to bear.
Respectfully,
w. M. HARPER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-18

Few women would enjoy going any
where if it wasn't for the pleasure
they get out of talking about If after
they return home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-18
For Solicitor OF City Court.

l hereby announce myself candi
date for solicitor of the City Court,
subject to the Democratic primary,
March 81. E. A. NISBET.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-18

Things sometimes comes to the man
who waits-after he no longer wants
them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-18
For Judge of CITY Court.

l announce my candidacy for Judge
of the City Court of Americus, sub
ject to the Democratic primary, Marcn
21st If nominated l can only pledge
a fair and impartial administration of
the duties of this office | will ap-
preciate very highly the interest and
support of the voters of Sumter coun-
ty. w. w. DYKES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-18
Hohor of Mrs. Frank HarrOId's
Visitors.

Inc Mems Card Club was entertain
on,s "'e Country Club on Friday ev-
lug by Mr. Crawford Wheatley COM
H.. F"lary to the guests of Mrs.
frank Harold.
The five tables for bridge were plac-
~ III me reception room of the club.
~ al the conclusion of the game
div, '''ious supper was served in the
,"'nE room, the guests being seated
d. a long table.
n,a Dose present were Mrs. Iris Ma
{, MRS. Ellsworth Hall, Mr.. and Mrs
Can. walker, of Macon; Mrs. Clayton
cra ,'a"ay of Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs
word Wheatley, and Mrs. Mrs
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-18

Its easier to make love than it is al
ways to mean it.
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For Mrs. HarrOh's 6uests.

MISS Matte Lewis Dodson was hos
49,. VS. Oh Saturday afternoon at three
,'O'es OF bridge in honor of Mrs.
frank Harrold's guests, Mrs. iris
p ,Tp,e'' Mrs, B. s. Walker, Jr:, Mrs.
r ellsworth Hall, of Macon, and Mrs.
layton Galloway, of Atlanta.
., 'sn'iul refreshments were serv-
~ "ller the game, those present be-
VS., vs. Nesdames Frank Harold. B. S.
''NeI' Clayton Galloway, Iris Ma
.n5 ellsworth Hall, Tracy Baxte.'
ppo Charles Hall, of Macon: Joe
wh', mus Lucius McCleskey, Clarenca
II ,.e Henry Lanier, Emmett McNulty
NJ, D. Allen Frank Lanier, Clarence
Niles and Charles Council.
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Bridge-LuncheOn,

Mrs. Lawson Stapleton was hostess
on Wednesday at beautiful bridge
luncheon given at her home on Church
street in honor of Miss Brahan. of
Detroit, Mich, who is the attractive
guest of her sister, Mrs. Henry R.
Johnson.
Pink carnations were used as deco
rations, the Valentine idea being car
ried out in the place cards and re-
freshments.
There were two tables of bridge and
at the conclusion of the game a seated
luncheon in four courses was sery>
ed
Those invited were Miss Brahan,
Mesdames Charles Council, Frank La
nier, H. B. Allen, S. H. Mckee. w. J.
Jossey, James Davenport, M. N. Low
rey, o. A. Armstrong, of Birmingham:
w D. Moreland, Henry Lanier.
Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club.
The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge
Club was entertained on Friday of last
week by Miss Emma May Borum, in
honor of Mrs. Willie Myers, of Triton,
and Mrs. King Stillman, of Preston.
There were seven tables of players,
and at the conclusion of the gam.
a hot luncheon was served at the card
tables.
Those invited were Misses Lula and
Linda Mathis, Martha Cobb, Fannie
May Williford, Rebecca Mathis, Ger
trude Jossey Kate Wheatley, Clara
Bell Davenport, May Bell and Blanche
Hawkins, Naomi Neill, of White
Springs, Fla; Mary Hawkes.; Mes
DANES Joe Hawkins, Alice Morgan,
Walter Maynard, S. C. Clegg, w. }.
Jossey, Jas. A. HiXon, r. L. Mcleod,
Will Dykes, Howell Simmons, Macon
Dudley, w. D. Moreland, Theron
Hawkes., John Wagnon, Ira Lowe and
J. E. Hightower.
Valentine Party For Sunday School
Class.
Mrs. J. B. Gammage entertained the
of her Sunday school class
on Wednesday afternoon at her home
on Brannan avenue at a beautiful val
entine party.
Several games and exciting con-
tests were enjoyed, after which
salad course was served, followed by
ices.
Those present were Misses Ruth
Mittie Lou Carter, Mary Berta
Carrie Bell Mathis, Leta
Merritt and Lewellyn Bragg.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-18
Mrs. Frank Harold Entertains For
Her House Guests.

Her House Guests,
Mrs Frank Harold entertained the
Matrons Club on Friday afternoon at
her home on College street, the affair
being given in honor of her guests.
lour charming matrons, Mrs. B. S.
Walker, Jr., Mrs. Ellsworth Hall, Mrs.
Ills Napier, of Macon, and Mrs. Clay
ton Galloway, of Atlanta.
In the parlor the decorations were
CatodiIs, in the dining room red car
auons were used, while the library
WIS done in red carnations and poin-
settias.
MIS- Harold wore a beautiful cos
Time of heliotrope crepe-de-chine;
Mrs. Walkers gown was an orchid
Nu9FlheuSe, trimmed with real lace,
MIS-, Hall wore black lace over kings
'IIe messaline, and Mrs. Napier was
lively IN a rose cloth gown, trimmed
10y iIISIl lace, Mrs. Galloway 3
S'"n was heliotrope crepe-de-chine,
"t'u touches of green on the corsage
MIS- crawford Wheatley won the
PFze' a handpainted platter.
alter the game a hot luncheon was
served at the small tables.
'"oSe present were Mesdames Lee
council. S. H. Mckee, Henry Lanier.
la''''et McNulty, Crawford Wheatley
.aarIes Council, J. I. Kalmon, Ed
"AsnleId, Clareace White. H. B, AL
' frank Lanier, Will Dodson, Glen
''soN' trey M. M. LOwrey, Lawson
r'"pte'on; Misses Brahan, of Detroit,
's'an Cobb and Matte Lewis Dodson.
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Continued on Page 5.)
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28
first Recorded Yacht Race.

A race aross the Atlantic ocean
would have seemed a wild romance TO
King Charles III. when he took lead
ing part In the first recorded yacht
race. II sailed this morning" says
Evelyn on oct |, 1861, with his maj
esty In one OF his yachts. or pleasure
boats. vessels not known among us till
the Dutch East India company pre-
sented that curious piece TO the king,
being very excellent sailing vessels. II
was on wager between his other new
pleasure boat. built frigate-like, and
one of the Duke of York's; the wager,
f10O: the race from Greenwich to
Gravesend and back. The king lost ii
going, the wind being contrary, but
saved stakes in returning. There were
divers noble persons and lords on
board. his majesty sometimes steering
himself"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28
A Sheer Waste of Money.

"When / played politics and little
else" observed Indian Jim" Finlay,
IL was delegated to raise a subscrip-
ton to buy solid brass chandelier
for q well konwn politician who first
saw the light Of day In the Emerald
Isle. 1t was to be present to him to
be installed In the parlor OF new
house he was about to move into
Among those ] tackled for contri-
button was an Irishman who had been
born In the same town and came
across the pond about the same time
as the politician. told him what was
to be bought with the money, and as
he put his name down for fiver, he
blurted out:
81 was born and brought up with
Blank, and It is like throwing money
in the river buying the likes Of him
chandelier, as the divil OF note can
he play on it."-Kansas City Journal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28
DODGED THE TRAP.
The Way DR.. WayIand Was Not Cor.
nered by His Son.

DR.. James Il. Angel tells in his
"reminiscences the following enjoyable
story Of his college days at Brown uni
gersity under the presidency Of Dr.
Wayland:
The doctors son, Heman Lincoln
Wayland, one Of my classmates, inner
tied from his father a very keen wit.
The passages between father and son
were often entertaining 20 the class.
One day, when we were considering a
chapter In the fathers textbook on
moral philosophy, Lincoln rose with an
expression of great solemnity and re-
spect and said:
"Sir, / would like to PROFOUND a
question"
"Wen, sir, what is it?" was the re-
ply.
"Well, sir" said the son, ''in the
learned authors work which we are
now perusing / observe the following
remark" and then he quoted.
The class saw that fun was at hand
and began to laugh.
"Well, what OF t." asked the father,
with merry twinkle In his eye.
"Why," continued the son, 'in an
other work OF the same learned author,
entitled ON the Limitation Of Human
Responsibility / find the following
passage"
He quoted again. Clearly the two
passages were irreconcilable. The boys
were delighted to see that the doctor
was in trap and broke into loud
laughter.
"Well, what Of IT." asked the doctor,
and his eyes twinkled still more mer-
rily.
why" said the son, with the ut
most gravity, 'it has occurred to me
that / should like to know how the
learned author reconcies the two state
ments."
"Oh," said the father, that Is sim
pie enough. 1t only shows that since
he wrote the first book the learned au-
thor has learned something"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28
Boston's Spinnina School.

Comparatively few people know that
there was once spinning school" on
Boston common. Winsor's Memorial
History of Boston" records that upon
the arrival In Boston OF some Irish
spinners and weavers a spinning craze
took possession of the town, land the
women, young and old, high and low,
rich and poor. hocked into the spinning
school. which for want Of better quar-.
ters was set up in the common, in the
open air. Here the whir Of their
wheels was heard from morning TO
night" Thirty-hve years later the So.
ciety For Encouraging Industry and
Employing the Poor again used the
common as a spinning school, about
300 young women appearing there.
seated at their wheels. rs n sort Of ex-
ample and advertisement
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28

The result of the Chicago con-
vention must be disappointment to
everybody, who likes little life and
vivacity. There is sombre same
ness, a sense of solitude about the
denominations that gets on the
nerves. 1t is said that even the Taft
delegates were anxious to nominate
some candidate who had show to
win, but just why the climax was
capped in remaining Sherman, is
mystery to those "outside the pale"
Probably about every nine persons
in ten in the country had forgotten
the name of the vice president OF
the United States urtil the conven-
ton action again placed him in the
running mate lime light. Now that
his SNUG, self-satisfied looking face
again appears in print, few people
may recognize him as the old ac-
quaintance. But they will be very
few.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28
A SOLDIER OF FORTUNE.
Strenuous Career Of William Walker
the Noted Filibuster.

tnc NOtcu TllOuoESfs Y
william Walker, the noted flibuster
and soldier OF fortune. was born I'm
Nashville. Tenn. on May 8. 1924. For
a time be was an editor In New or
leans and In 1850 went TO California.
In the summer OF 1853 he organized
an expedition for the conquest Of the
Mixican state Of Sonora. He captured
several small towns; but. his provisions
and ammunition running short. be
crossed the border into the United
States and surrendered to the govern
ment officials. He was tried at San
Francisco for violating the neutrality
laws, but was acquitted.
Walkers next venture was an inva-
sion of Nicaragua. where he was for a
time successful and had himself pro
claimed president Later he was driven
from the country. Late in 1888 he
started with a force of adventurers for
Honduras, but shipwreck caused "A
suspension OF the expedition.
In June, 1860, he made second at
tempt and captured the town Of Trux-
lilo, but was compelled to fee aud sub
sequently surrendered TO the captain
Of the British sloOp Of war lscarus, by
whom he was handed over TO the Hon
duran government He was condemned
by court martial and on Sept. II, 1860,
was shot to death at TruXillo.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28
Rudest Man of His AGE.

John Hunter, the famous British sur
geon, anatomist, Psychologist and med
lcal writer, who died in 1893, was one
of the rudest men of his age. He re
turned home late one evening from his
round of professional calls and found
his wife entertaining a few friends,
Grimly he walked into the center of
the room, stopped and looked around
81 knew nothing Of this kick up" he
said, land | ought 70 have been in
formed. AS l have returned home for
the purpose of studying, l hope the
present company will retire at once
They retired.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28
BOUGHT HOUSES ON FIRE.
Queer Trade That Enriched Cato and
Crassus In Ancient Rome.

One Of the strangest businesses in
ancient Rome is mentioned by Juvenal
I'm his "Satires," and we hear of it also
from historians. 1t consisted Of buy
ing houses on fire.
The speculator hurried to the scene
attended by slaves carrying bags of
money and others carrying tools,
Judged the chances of salvage and
made q, bid to the distracted house
owners, who were glad to accept any
thing as a rule. The bargain struck in
all haste this earliest Of fire assurers
set his slaves TO work and secured
what he could. Sometimes even he put
out the flames and so made coup.
It was a business for capitalists, but
the poorest who speculated In small
way could hardly lose II he had pres
ence of mind enough to grasp the
chances.
Thus Cato the elder and, above all,
Crassus laid the foundations of their
wealth. The latter had n passion fol
such gambling. He gradually collected
a force Of carpenters, masons and such
artifcers - slaves, of course - which
reached 500 men. Not only did he buy
houses on fire, but also, enlarging upon
the common practice, he made bid
for those adjoining which stood in dan
ger. His proposals were commonly
welcome, so helpless were the people
and so great the peril. BY this means
Crassus became the greatest owner OF
house property in Rome.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28
Scotch Rivalry.

Glasgow and Edinburgh are, in the
popular" mind. regarded rs rivals
eternally criticising each other-Glas-
COWS sneering at Edinburgh's gen
teel pride" and Edinburgh sneering at
Glasgow's commercial taint' and her
smoky, sunless atmosphere. Princes
street is regarded by many Travelled
people as the finest street in the world,
but It was Il Glasgow man who called
it "only hauf Il street because the
buildings are all on one side.-London
Athenaeum.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28
MISSED THE MARK.
II Was Not the Ministers Fault That
His Shafts Went Astray.

Il Was Not the Minister'S Fault That
His Shafts Went Astray.
Mr.. McDougall was Scotsman. and
Of him good story is told. He was n
large, pompous man, intolerably self
conceited and arrogant-in fact, his
conduct toward his neighbors was so
offensive that the good people success
fully requested their minister to preach
q sermon directed at their vain neigh
Dor.
The day came. The little kirk was
packed, though few tender hearted
ones stayed at home. not wishing to
witness their neighbor's humiliation.
The sermon began, and Mr.. McDou-
gall disposed himself to listen. The
mans infrmity was sketched with
bold, severe strokes. He smiled with
lofty superiority. AS the denunciation
grew more scathlng his. smile deepened
with a touch Of complacent pity. At
the conclusion OF the service he swag'
gered down the aisle. One Of the eld-
ers Joined him.
"Weel, what did We think Of the ser
mon?" the latter ventured to ask.
"a great effort, SIR" was the answer,
"but personal. The meenister aimed
his shots too directly. Poor MacTav-
ish! I felt sorry for him, but the mans
conceit is enormous, sirP'
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28
Fools the Snakes,

The Bengal grosbeak builds nest
shaped like bottle and always Sc
lects for its support long. 1.-THE limb
overhauging stream OF water The
entrance is beneath, and, from the sit
uation and peculiar shape. IL is abso.
lutely impossible for snake to gain
admission 20 the nest. One naturalist
records seeing fourteen attempts on
the part of serpents To get at the nest,
but the hungry snakes always fell of
into the water.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28
THE SOFT ANSWER.
General Scott's Retort to His Whist
Partners Apology.

Partners Apology.
After his retirement General Scott
passed the summer Of 1862 at Cozzen's
hotel, West Point. where every even
ing a party of gentlemen adjourned to
the generals sitting room for their
game. Being a good player, the host
was usually victorious. but II he and
his partner were ever beaten Scott's
ire was made manifest.
One night 1t happened that the usual
party was missing. What was to be
done? The general must have his
whist. There happened to be staying
at the hotel judge, who was asked to
do the favor OF taking the fourth hand
with some protest on his part he
agreed to do it. BY cutting for part
ners the general and the judge played
together and were beaten-horribly
beaten.
Knowing how 1t irritated the gen
eral to lose the game, the judge as he
rose from the table said In his most
dignifed and courtly way: II formerly
played a fairly good game of whist,
but have been out Of practice so long
that / am somewhat rusty. / hope
that fact may be taken as an excuse
for my mistakes"
Whereupon the general arose with
equal dignity and retorted, 81 am glad
to learn that have been playing with
latent talent and not with natural
born foolw
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28
A Curious VIII.

BY the terms OF the will OF one Or
Wilde Of St Ives parish, Huntingdon
shire, England, his trustees were di
rected to spend ESQ in the purchase Of
a piece Of land in st Ives. the annual
rent OF which was to be set aside for
the purchase OF six Bibles at a cost Of
Z shillings each. To decide who shall
have them he requested his trustees to
prepare a saucer with three disc upon
the altar table of the parish church and
let the Bibles be ruflled for"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28
a Worse STAGE.

Mrs. Crawford-Now that the honey
moon Is over suppose you find your
husband has grown economical with
his kisses? Mrs. Crabshaw-He has
reached n worse stage than that. my
dear. He has grown economical with
his money illustrated Bits.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28

Governor Hadley of Missouri,
seems to have been about the only
man at the Chicago convention,
who got some real, wholesome,
national advertising.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28

Boston has a team at the head of
the American League list and one at
the foot Of the National League col
umn. Boston has the palm just now
for extremes in the national game.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28
Odds and Ends.

Even sugar has its duty.
It is generally understood that Perkins
"pays the freight"
Taft won out at Chicago by an uulucky
thirteen.
II getting the time in the year for
CLAIMS to grow nervous.
The thermometer conferred few de-
grees on suffering humanity this week,
lust 10 be in fashion.
rhsse are the days Of consolidation
r.. Boston Herald has absorbed the
Boston Traveller.
The Baltimore Convention is about as
uo,sv as the one at Chicago.
tn. graduates are for the most part,
resting until fall.
Wall street is not very particular as to
-h.,her the next president is Republican
or Democrstic, providing he is not a pro-
gressive.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28
LEGAL NOTICES
TOWN OF JOHNSTON
Administration Notice.
Johnston, II. l.. Jun,

Johnston, II. l., June Ia, 1912.
The undersigned hereby gives notice that
he has been appointed by the Probate Court
OF the Town of Johnston, Administrator
OF the estate OF James Appleby, late OF said
Johnston, deceased, and has given bond
according to law.
All persons having claims against said
estate are hereby nStihed to file the same I'm
the office of the Clerk of said Court within
six months from the date OF the first adver-
tisement hereof
Jun IL 81 DEL. +. ROBINSON
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28
What Impressed Him.

"What impressed YOU most I'm our
great city, asked the native.
"Well." replied the man from the
small town. "I've been here for n week
and noticed that nobody wears sun
lay clothes on Sunday" - Cincinnati
ENQUIRER
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28
/ounu America.

"You mag be president some dag. IN,
boy" said the patronizing old gentle.
man.
"Great scott" replied the sadly flip
pant youth. you're not trying to pick
dark horses that far ahead, are your
Washington Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-28
Where the Shoe Pinehed.

Visiting Chaplain-Ah. my brother,
this world is full of trials. Prisoner
oh. dry mp. guv-nor! Think dunno
thai? II ain't the trials | minds, it's
the verdicts. sketch.