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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26
Running a County Like Bank

nOtUitHS q SOAIhy ItNS q DN''N
The board of commissioners OF
Rockdale county manage the county
affairs with the precision of bank
that is to say they put into the hands
of every citizen complete itemized
statement of the annual revenues and
expenditures, down to the dollars and
cents, and including the most trivial
outlay The Rockdale plan ought to
be the universal plan.
w. J. Fakes is chairman of the
board. During the year 1911 he kept
scrupulous record of every penny
paid in, from whatever source. He
kept a similar record of each cent
paid out, for what and to whom. 1t
is all there-whether mule feed, tel
ephone tolls or material for road
building. 1t is the fault of the citizen
of Rockdale if he does not know
where his money goes, and whether
he is getting it's worth.
One result of this business-like pol
icy is the construction Of magnifi-
cent road system, without bond issues
or the raising of the tax rate. A re-
cent visitor to the county thus de-
scribes this phase:
''The other day l rode from DeKalb
straight through to the Newton coun-
ty line over a thirty-foot top-soil road
highway that have seen in Georgia.
They are projecting similar high.
way straight through the county,
north and south. In two or three
years more they will have good roads
in every direction in the county, all
without issuing bonds or raising the
tax rate. They have done it by call
ing upon an expert engineer to locate
grade and direct the making of their
roads. That is to say, they have not
been spending more money than in
the past, but they have been putting
a vast deal more good sense into road
building.
Some time ago / was in county
that has spent 100000 year for ter
years, or 100000, in patching anG
mending roads, and after the expendi
ture of this great sum their roads
are still a modification to the gooG
people of the county"
Chairman Fakes and his associate:
deserve commentator. If theil
method were universal Throughout
Georgia, stubborn campaigns to gaiI
county improvements would be un
necessary, the problem of unequa
taxation would solve itself, and conf
dence in public officials go to and stay
at par.
Rockdale simply bears out the Con
stitution's contention-that the bust
ness of a municipality or count!
should be operated with the same ex
actitude as that of private corpora
ton. The tax payers have a right Il
expect it. And what is feasible il
Rockdale is feasible in every county
in the state
We advise the county officials anC
tax payers generally in Georgia Il
write Chairman Fakes for a copy o
the pamphlet in which he so compre
hensively makes accountal of stew
ardship to the citizens of Rockkdale
They will learn by the black anC
white of arithmetic how year-rounC
good roads may be constructed at /;
minimum expense to the community
And documentary evidence of tht
manner in which county can be run
like bank may tend to the eminent
ly desirable end of making the Rock
dale plan universal in Georgia.-At
lanta Constitution.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

The man who dares fight the cor.
poratlons for the people," shrieks
one % the candidates. How much
daring does that take? That is not
the Kind OF daring-not the kind of
heroism that was displayed by the
noble men aboard the Titanic. 1t Is
the daring OF tse fellow who wants
che other fellows D zoe.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

a ba'eman memorial home is pro-
leeted In Jacksonville. 1t is to be
erected to the memory of the late
Rev. Robert J. Bateman. one of the
heroes who went down with the Tt
tanlo
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

A special from New York says that
survivors of the Titanic disaster state
that many of the lifeboats of the Tt
tanic We're sent away only half fill
ed, and that many more could have
been saved if Captain Smiths orders
had been obeyed.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

The United States army officials
are now feeding 10000 homeless per-
sons, from the Mississippi river val
ley states, and concentrated in refu-
gee camps. The sufferers are being
cared for as well as it is possible I'M
der the circumstances.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

Mr.. William Hooker attended the
big political rally at Crystal River
Saturday and presented the claims
of Congressman Stephen NJ. Spark
man for reelection.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

" the warning signals. given out by
the wireless. had been followed, the
Titanic disaster would have been
averted. As Il was all who were saw
ed from that disaster owe their lives
90 Marconi.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

Colonel Gardner of Massachusetts
hands out a hot liner to the colonel.
lie says that his conduct toward the
trust needs a good deal of whitewash-
ing.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

Think three times before you speak
and then talk ii over with YOUR wife
a good wife has more wisdom than
the supreme court.-Schoolmaster
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

The socialists held convention in
Jacksonville Saturday and put forth
a platform and named a full compile
ment of county candidates.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

Famine, like a gaunt spectre, is
now said to be stalking through the
flooded districts of the Mississippi
river.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

(. The story of the Titanic disaster :
the most thrilling and pathetic e.
written. The picture Of Mrs. Stra'F
clinging to her husband rather ~
be saved without him viii live lo''
in song and story.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

The cable ship. Mackay- Bennett,
picked up sixty-four bodies, victims
OF the Titanic. AS they could not be
identified. they were given a sea bur
ial
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

If Woodrow Wilson is nominated
and elected, the Tampa Tribune
thinks that Frank Mayes ought to
have place in his cabinet.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

Forty persons were killed and over
200 injured in the tornado that swept
over southern Illinois and northern
Indiana Monday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

Hon. w. J. Bryan is booming May
or Gaynor for the democratic presi-
Dental nomination.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

An official opening of the Ever
glades will take place in Tallahassee
this week.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

Everything is being done that can
be done to defeat Frank Clark in the
second district.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26
FRIDAY, APRIL &c, 1912

John Jacob Astor is not on the Car
pathia.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

Frank Clark continues to assert
that he will go in on the first pri-
mary
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

Underwood clubs are being rapidly
formed all over Florida.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

Walter Jordan was killed near Pa
latka Saturday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

The food situation in the Mississip
pi valley hourly grows worse.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

Will there ever come a time when
chivalry will be displayed in faction
al politics?
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

Crystal River will have her big DO
lidcal rally tomorrow.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

The candidates will now be busy
until the close of the primary.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

Scientists say that there is no Ger.
tain way to distinguish an iceberg.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

A Mallory liner rammed a freight
or OF Galveston Saturday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

Wilson's suit case has been found.
Its contents were undisturbed.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

A negro voodoo doctor was klli~
in a three-cornered fight in Tampa .
Thursday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26
CHOOSE YOUR SEED

SHOO0G TWIN 0E61
not by the price. but by the quale
Find out where it comes from -
how old it is. That is the only ST
way.
DON'T PUT MONEY IN tn
GROUND
without knowing whether you are 81
ing to get it back. We handle seq
that keep you as friendly to us In o.
TALL as you are now. There's
appointment about the seeds you .
here. Come and get yours toas
Then you'll have a garden that yOsi
be proud OF for fair.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-04-26

HOUSE BUILDERS
Are good judges. They may ID
adept at law discussions, but an !.
home in deciding about
BUILDING MATERIAL.
They're busy men, and that's i
they come here at once to e. 3
plies.
Material here is in abundancs s
price is correct and service prom
McIver & MacKay
OCALA, FLA.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-03-22
Dover Notes.

Ed Wahl had business in Lex
ington Saturday.
W. T. Starke and Leonard
Vaughan had business in Lex
ington Monday.
Dan Brown had business in
Corder Friday.
w. S. McGee had business in
Corder Saturday afternoon.
Willard Smith spent last Fri
day in Lexington.
Steve Lewis of Southern Ar
kansas, came in Friday night
for !, visit with relatives and
friends.
Miss Sallie Craig spent Satur-
day and Sunday near Waverly
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Vessel of
near Waverly visited with rela-
tives tives here Sunday.
VIM, Butler Of Wellington
came down Tuesday for a visit
with relatives.
Leonard Vaughan went to
Kansas City Tuesday.
Mrs. Henry Wells spent Satur-
day and Sunday in the country
with her brother, al Lewis, and
family.
Mrs. James Shelby went tC
Kansas City Tuesday evening
for a few days visit.
Misses Ruth Lewis and Nan
ME Brown Of Corder spent the
week end with homefolks.
Mrs. w. A. Redd, Mrs. j. NJ
Redd and Mr.. and Mrs. H. 7
Redd spent Monday in the
country at the home of T. B
Campbell.
Mrs. Geo. Zeyzing spent sew
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-03-22
Secretary of State a Candidate
for Reelection.

Cornelius Roach, Secretary of
State. in the following state
ment makes formal announce
ment of his candidacy for re-
election:
Jefferson City, Mo, March
1S. Cornelius Roach, Secretary
of State, in the following state
ment made formal announcement
today of his candidacy to sue
ceed himself:
Thodghtful advice from repres-
entativei citizens of every county
encourages me to ask the voters
for denomination and reelection.
I welcome the opportunity to
render account of my steward
ship, and this | shall do in detail
during this years campaign, |
have faith that the people, ir-
respective of party, appreciate
constant devotion to duty, cour-
teous treatment, and prompt
faithful and efficient service.
That | ann thoroughly familiar
with the States affairs and its
needs no one doubts nor dis
putes. Whether ! have dis
charged my duties capably and
conscientiously and whether by
additional experience / can give
better service, shall be
pleased to leave to the intelligent
Judgment of the voters. Conf
dent of favorable result, |
shall welcome the verdict of the
ballot box. Since my incum-
bency, the revenues of the De-
partment have doubled in vol
me. During the present term,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-03-22
Vital Statistics.

Beltw will be found the num-
Der of deaths from Lafayette
County as filed with the State
Bureau Of vital statistics, for
the month of January, with che
twenty-four important causes Of
death;
Typhoid Fever l; Scarlet
Fever 4; Diphtheria and Group
1; Influenza 3; tuberculosis Of
Lungs 2; Cancer 2; Diabetes /;
Other Diseases of the Nervous
System 8; Diseases of Heart
and Circulatory System 10;
Pneumania and Bronehopnya a
MIA 6; Other DiseasesNof Respira-
tory System /; Acute Nephlitis
and Brights Disease Accidents
2; Other Causes 8; Total 45,
Births s..
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-03-22
improvements Needed.

The thaw which has taken
place in the last few days has
put the section of Twentieth
street leading to the depot in al
most an impossible condition.
Traffic was blocked for awhile
Monday morning when a heavily
loaded wagon was mired on the
hill. Walking to and from the
depot at present is out Of the
question. Will a town of Lex
ington's size and progress con-
tinue putting up with this adj
vertisementY And the street
viii reyeI be improved by a res
olution resolving that cit is wish
ed that the street be improved. "
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-03-22
Test Your Seed Corn.

A serious shortage of any kind
Of seed corn is known to exist,
and that already tested shows
very poor termination. In some
cases where the seed corn has
been reported good, an examina-
tion and test has proven the
seed very poor and unsafe to
plant.
The condition of the soil and
the amount Of moisture through
out the West is so unusually fav-
orable, the farmers should take
advantage of these conditions.
The vitality in the best appear
ing corn is so low that the only
safe way is to make a germina-
tion test of every ear that is to
be used for seed, and farmers
should, if possible, secure seed in
their own locality, as there is
little seed on the market that is
safe to plant.
Again, it is urged upon the
farmers, to test every ear OF
seed corn planted, and if posi-
Bile, have it done by an expert.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-03-22
eral days last week in Lexing-

eral days last week in Lexing-
ton.
Miss Myrtle Wagner, who
teaches the Cox school, was call.
ed to her home near Corder
Thursday by the sudden death
Of her brother.
Rev. and Mrs. T, D,
Clayton and small daughter, Eva
line, returned Saturday morn
ing from a two weeks visit in
Wellington.
Lawrence Lewis was in Cor
der Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. McGee,
who have been spending some
time at Palm Beach, Florida,
came in on Saturday for a visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. McGee S par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. McGee
They left Friday for their home
at West Plains, Texas.
/ Messrs. NJ. V. oliver and
James Shelby shipped stock to
Kansas City this week.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-03-22
Post Office News.

After a long delay work was
again begun on the post office
building Monday morning. The
contract requires the work to be
finished by the first of August,
as a consequence of which big
force will be kept busy.
A third route in the city de-
livery was added Monday
morning. James Drummond is
the arrier. The limits were
extended several blocks with a
prospect Of taking in the entire
city # suitable sidewalks are
furnished. Unless some i'm
provements are made in the
near future on several OF the
streets, the free delivery on
those streets stands a good
chance of being abolished.
Rural route No, 2, carried by
George King, will be extended
about six miles after the first Of
April, and will run to the Tyree
farm across Tabo creek. This
puts about forty families on the
Lexington route, which hereto
fore have been supplied by the
Higginsviile post office.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-03-22

Saint Patrick would surely
feel proud of his reputation if he
could have been present in this
city Monday night and could have
seen the festivities pulled off in
his honor. At the Methodist
church the social was a big sue
cess. The room was crowded to
its fullest capacity and every
one had an enjoyable time. The
evening was made more pleasant
by the music rendered by the
orchestra of the Young Men s
Club. The Ladies Auxiliary of
the K. F. NJ. held a delightful
dance in Turner hall. Music
was furnished by Days Orches-
ira. The merrment started at
nine and continued until nearly
three. A two course supper was
served at midnight at Mrs.
Marks restaurant
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-03-22

The Socialists Thursday night
March IA, met and elected a
County Central Committee as
follows, Chas. Mills, Thea Robin
son, II w. Newman and John
R. Stone, and arranged for a
box social Thursday, March 2l.
An excellent program is being
arranged to begin at 1880 p. m.
March q, at Macedonia school
house. All sympathizers and
interested parties are invited to
attend.
Sam Williams, the energetic ed
itor Of the Daily advertiser, has
been confined to hA aom for
several days with a coz Per-
haps sympathetic
from 'Bin" Mo- reuuy
Roosevelt would prove good
Toddy" for the ailment.
Judge ]. A. Rich went to Mar
shall Monday to hold court.
Gustav Haerle returned Mon
day from a business trip to
Kansas City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-03-22

these revenues will net to the
State more than a million dol
lars. In round numbers, this
is a net excess of five hundred
thousand dollars accrued to the
benefit Of the taxpayers, more
than the net earnings of the pre-
'eding or any other equal term
in the history Of the Department.
If honored with a renewal of my
commission, | shall continue to
attend strictly to the business Of
this particular office, and admin
ister its affairs i'm the interest OF
all the people, and to the salts
faction of the public dealing d.
fectly and Indirectly with the
Department.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-03-22

John HIix returned Friday
from business trip to st. Louis.
DR.. Z. NJ. Williams returned
Friday from St. Louis,
where he has been attending a
meeting Of the International Re-
ligious Educational Association.
Miss Mary Lockhart went to
Wellington Tuesday for a
visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Potts
went to Kansas City Tuesday
to spend the day.
Mrs. George d. Little went to
Kansas City Tuesday for
a brief visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Gratz Of
Kansas City spent Tuesday here
with relatives.
+. M. Taubman went to Kansas
City Friday morning on business.
B. c. Drummond went to Kan
sas City Friday to spend
the day on business.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-03-22

Kent Chambers of Philadel-
phia, who has been visiting rela-
tives for several days, left Sun
day evening for an extended
Western trip.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-03-22
Negro Injured.

Addison Taylor, a Lexington
negro, was seriously hurt Satur-
day morning, when he attempted
to jump off the East bound pas
senger train after it had left the
station. Taylor slipped as he
jumped and was thrown under
the wheel of the smoker. His
left arm was badly mangled and
in all probability will have to be
amputated.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-28
WANT ADS

Want Ads received n amy time, but
to insure proper classification must
be presented before IL O'Clock IN. for
the evening edition and before 1880
p. m. for morning and Sunday edi-
lions. Want ads received after such
hours will have their first insertion
under the heading "Too Late to
Classify"
CASH RATES FOR WANT ADS.
REGULAR CLASSIFICATION-O One
insertion II cents per word and !
cent per word for each subsequent
consecutive insertion. Each inser.
tion made ON odd days i y cent per
word; $3.50 per line per month
when I'D Is run without change 0i
copy.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-28
BIRTHS AND DEATHS.

!, Births-T. and Elizabeth Tustos. 1476
South William street, girl; D. NJ. and
Nellie Griffith, hospital, girl Edward I.
and Gretchen Johnston. Al9 Mason street,
girl and boy; Frank and Bess Mouer, 22OS
Grand avenue, boy; James and Frences
Harry and Lily Nicholson, 1916 North
Twenty-seventh street. girl: Josef and
Katie Scheiblhofer. 2014 Dorcas street,
eirl; B. and Tillie Mofson. hospital. girl.
Deaths-Cataleen Bodner. months. 1901
lizard street, Baby Anst. % days, 26oe
Rees street; John Tighe, SO years, Ninth
street and Forest avenue; James l..
White, - years, Ninth street and Forest
avenue; Dagmar Jensen, 80 years, Tween.
ty-fourth and Pratt streets: Hugh Ma
govern. bs years. Fortieth street and
lPoppleton avenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-28
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
BUILDING PERMITS.

w. T. Shear. 1920 South Thirty sixth
avenue. frame dwelling. $500; r. Mel
son. 2i64 North Forty-fifth street, frame
dwelling, $3.50; Benson & Carmichael
zii4 North Forty-fifth avenue. frame
dwelling. $500: NJ. r. Sage, 2320 South
Thirty-second street. frame stucco
dwelling, 1900; L. r. Van valkenberg,
SoSS Fowler avenue. frame dwelling. $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-28
DEATHS AND FUNERAL NOTICES.

ADAMS, HENRY L,--June Is; aged "a
years. ! month and fourteen days. Be-
loved son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Adams,
y SAB Florence boulevard, and brother OF
l.. 2. and Hal r. Adams.
Funreal Thursday. June 9th at 2:30
o'clock from the home of E. a. Adams,
5ool North Twenty-fourth street. Inter-
ment at Forest Lawn cemetery.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-28
HELP WANTED-FEM.LE
Agents aud saIes,vome,..

i WANTED-Lady canvassing agents TO
take orders for nnade-to-order corsets.
St Louis Corset Co.. St. Louis, Mo.
a WANTED-Lady agents, guaranteed
salary 50 week; call quick or write us.
Agents supply Co. S0i Barker Block,
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-28
LOST. AND FOUND

LOST-Wednesday evening, June 10. at
Omaha Field club. white whip cord
please return to maid, at Field Club and
receive their own Jacket
LOST--Leather credential book, con-
tanning railroad ticket with name. r. A
Fisher. Reward. Call Harney 4778 or re-
turn to III N. 18Th.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-02-10
RAILROAD THAT RUNS OVER KEYS
OF FLORIDA TO 90 MILES OF HAVANA

MIAMI, Fla, January 20-The com
pletion of one of the greatest engi-
neering feats of the present age will
be celebrated Monday when the first
great railroad over the sea- the Key
West extension of the Florida East
Coast Railway, is formally opened BY
using the Florida keys as stepping
stones this steel highway runs over
1856 miles of salt water from a point
a few miles south of Miami to the
island city of Key West
/ A special train bearing American
land foreign dignitaries will be sent
over the remarkable construction
Monday as the feature of the eXer-
| cises formally concentrating the
putting into service of the extension
Many of the foreign embassies and le-
cations have sent representatives to
take part in the celebration, at the in
ivitation of President Taft, among
them Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Costa
Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecua-
dor, Guatemala, Salvador and Uru-
quay.
The United States armored cruisers
Washington and North Carolina and
the scout cruisers Salem and Birming-
ham, representing the United States
navy, and the Portuguese cruiser Ara
mazda arrived at Key West today pre-
pared to participate in the celebra-
ton
/ The completion of the work on the
extension marks an important epoch
! in railroad engineering. The line 20
Key West extends in the distance Of
Sc miles, nearly half over open water.
Forty-two keys, or islands, are
crossed
The building of the road marks the
realization of a dream of Henry NJ
Flagler, Standard Oil magnate and
/ tinancier. He has had the idea con
stantly in mind ever since the Span
ish-American war excitement, when
he conceived the proposition of max
ing traffic communication between the
United States and Cuba more practi-
cal. The project will shorten the time
from the Florida mainland to Cuba by
almost twenty hours.
The actual work was begun in 1905.
1t was then that the blue prints called
for by Mr., Flagler We're submitted to
him by engineers. The president of
2 the road glanced at them and, turning
to j. r. Parrot, vice president and
general manager of the railway and
his right-hand man in all his Florida
undertakings, said:
] "All | want to know is whether the
road can be built"
Yes, it can" replied Mr.. Parrot.
Then go ahead and build it," Mr..
| Flaglor directed.