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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-30
Success of Joseph K. Parrott.

Joseph X. PARROT, born in the town of
Oxford, has accomplished a wonderful
railway, reaching 10 miles out over the
Florida Keys-rails and supports skip
ping from island to island to Key West,
only 90 miles from Cuba. His assurance
to Henry NJ. Flagler, whose properties
he managed, was sufficient to secure
backing for the gigantic project.
Mr.. Parrott passed his boyhood days
iu Oxford and fitted for college at
Hebron aud Phillips A ndov-r, then en-
tering Yale where he gaiued prominence
az an athlete. After he flushed his
classical course be took his degree at
the Yale Law School, and then for u
short time he was in the office Of Charles
r. Libby of Portland An opening
appeared in Florida. however, and he
went there and became a member Of a
firm that was counsel for the Jackson
Vile, Tampa, and Key West r. r. Later
this road was merged with Flagler's
Florida Southern, aui then. the merger
failing, PARROT was appointed receiver
for the combined roads. By 1892, how
ever, Flagler had succeeded In clearing
his road and he engaged Parrott as bis
chief counsel and made him vice-presi-
dent Of the railroad and Of the Florida
East Coast Canal.
From that time on the Maine man rose
rapidly in the service OF the New York
magpate, and became counsel and man.
ager for all his railroad, ateamship and
hotel holdings In the South. IL was be-
cause Of his position and his proved
worth that Flagler went to Parrot, when
he was considering the construction Of
the line from the mainland out to Key
West.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-30
Hebron.

Some time Friday night the school
house in District No. 8 was burned to
the ground. The house Was compare.
lively new.
Mrs. Bradford s urtevant 10 visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Fred Farris at
Mechanic Falls.
Mrs Charles Dryer Of Conway, N. H.,
with her little boy, 10 at Prof. joys.
Prof. Dryer 10 expected soon.
"Fonnder's Day" was observed at the
academy Monday evening. The open.
ing remarks by Professor Newton, and
the address by President Roberts Of
C,lby College, were of great interest. A
very entertaining evening was spent
DR.. BAede OF Auburn was present.
Hebron Grange held an all day meeting
Wednesday when tho officers Of tho
Grange were installed by Eugene Torrey
of Dixfsld. Mr.. Torrey was . former
student Of Hebron Academy. Thirty.
four members of Ainot Grange were
entertained. REGULATIONS, music, singing
by Frank Pike and . fine dinner; ell
helped to make the day ono OF pleasure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-30
Eryeburg.

Mrs. Sophia Pote (rhompson) Choate,
q former teacher in the academy here,
died at 6:02 o'clock A NJ, on Thursday,
Jan. IL, at the New Eoglsnd Hospital
for Women and Children, Dimock Street,
sdenocarcinoma Of the mesenteric
glands, for which she underwent surgi-
cal operation at the above mentioned
hospital on Jan. Sd. The surgical opera
tiou was successfully performed, and
the hospital authorities thought that
afterwards she was steadily gaining.
At intervals, however, she had sinking
spells, and IL was in one of these that
she passed away, death being due to a
general exhaustion of the vital forces.
Mrs. Choate was the wife Of Isaac Bas-
sett Choate, to whom she was married
on September 25, 1856, and at the time
of her death she had, with her husband,
resided in Boston for many years, their
home there for some 25 years last past
being at 90 Pinckney Street. Mrs.
Choate was a native of Raymond and
was born on November 81, 1874, being
the daughter Of Joshua NJ. and Eleauor
tPote) Thompson. She was graduated
a, the Gorhsm Seminary, and in early
life followed the vocation Of teacher, the
educational institutions, other than the
academy here, at which she follow ed
this vocation being Bridgton Academy
(at North Bridgtop), North Yarmouth
Academy tat Yarmouth). Gorham Semi
nary, and Buch'el College lat Akron,
IO) Her teaching in the academy here,
which was principally, though not ex-
clusively, in the department of painting
and drawing, was in lS82-lS63, during
the preceptorship Ut Benjamin Poor
Snow. Mrs. Choate was woman Of
high intellectual endowments and rare
literary attachments, and for many years
she was contributor, mainly in the line
of book reviews, to tue columns Of the
Boston Transcript, her knowledge OF
literature and her gifts of expression i'm
parting q grace and sympathetic touch
who was graduated from Bowdoin Col
legs in the class Of 1852, is also q faclle
writer, the productions of his pen em.
bracing poetry as we'll as prose, rare are
the instances of which 30 charming q
congeniality in literary tastes and activi.
ties as in the case of Mr.. and Mrs.
Choats. Mrs Choate's private CORE
spondence was very extensive, the num-
Der of letters which she received during
the four weeks she was at the hospital
while suffering her last Illness, number.
ing some $50. The funeral took place
On Monday, January Is, at 2 O'Clock
p. n ut the late home of the deceased,
the officiating clergyman being Rev.
Paul r buckingham, pastor of the Ar
lington Street church (UnitArian). Bos-
ton, assisted by Miss Sarah A. Dixon,
pastor Of the Congregational church at
'rewksbury, Mass. Miss Dixon had for
IN ny years been an intimate acquaint-
ance and friend Of Mrs. Choate, and she
pronounced upon her most tender and
beautiful eulogy. The remains were
taken to Bridgton Center and there de-
posted in receiving tomb, to be later
removed thence aud inferred In the
Choats family lot in the new cemetery
at that place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-30
East Sumner.

The funeral services of Daniel r.
Palmer were held at the Baptist church
on Thursday afternoon, Rev. F. n.
Lamb officiating. Mr.. Palmer WAS q
native of East Sumner where the great
or part of his life was spent. A few
years ago he moved to Buckfield village
where be died on Tuesday. He served
10 Co. G, 23d Maine Regiment, 10 the
civil war, and was one Of the IA that went
in that company from Sumner, only OF
whom are now living. He leaves . widow,
two sons and two daughters. Ago Is
years.
Mrs. Lester E. Robinson, who has been
seriously III, is now improving.
D. Jefferson Russell seems to be
slowly failing In health.
Dairymen are putting In their years
supply Of Ice. Lots of teams are draw.
ing In cord and pulp wood, barrel slock,
logs, &c.
w. Il. Eastman, who was laid up for
several days by illness, was able TO make
q trip to Rnmford Falls last week.
Those circle dinners continue to draw
an admiring crowd and no "strike" is
anticipated.
On the lot where Mason Bartlett lies
in our cemetery, \ very nice monument
has been recently erected by his wife,
Cora Mae Bartlett Of Haverhill, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-30
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE OOIN0S OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris RIM.

First Baptist Church, Rev. g. W. 2. Hill. pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday a. lO:4S A. u.
Sunday school st u. Sabbath evening service
at I so. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening ~
! 80. Covenant Meeting the last friday before
the LIST Sunday of the month u 9 30 r. =. All
mot otherVise connected are cordially invited.
Cards recently received by friends
here announce the marriage OF Mr..
Henry W. Lyon, Jr., and Miss Lucy
Mower, at Redwood City, Calf, on
Dec. LIST. Mr.. and Mrs. Lyon are IT
home to their friends at 745 Bush Street,
San Francisco.
The Ladies' Circle will meet 10 Cum
mings Hall Tuesday evening. Supper
will be served at $50. Every body 10 in
vited TO come and bring something for
the tables. Snpper free to all who con-
tribute, to those who do not IS cents
extra will be charged for the supper.
Admission TO hall, 10 cents. For enter
tainmeut Loren Merrill will be there
with his Victor talking machine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Case and
Miss Adelaide Case sail from New York
this week for bermuda.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer w. Cummings re-
u
Mr.. Cummings 10 employed.
Mrs. Harlow and Miss Mary Pierce are
enjoying very pleasant visit to Penn
svlvauia, New York, Connecticut and
Massachusetts,.
Everybod who can will get out to the
Baptist church on Friday evening Of this
week to hear from the lips of a man who
was present the story of the conquest OF
the North. Prof. Macmillan 10 a grad
nate of Bowdoin College, a pleasing
speaker, and has most interesting
subject. The lecture 10 paid for from
the entertainment fund generously given
by a friend OF the village so the admis.
sion is free to all and the entertainment
is one OF the most attractive that can be
heard from the lecture platform. The
doors will be open at half past seven and
the lecture begins at eight O'Clock.
Come and see how it looks "Inside the
Arctic Circle"
Alfred NJ. Daniels has been confined al
his home by sickness the past week but
10 recovering at this time.
News has been received of the death
at her home in Brookline, Mass, on Fri.
day night, of Miss Pauline IDgraham.
Miss Ingraham's mother, Mrs. l. c. To-
graham, has a summer homo in this
place, and Miss Ingraham has In former
years spen, number of summers here,
For years she has been an invalid, and
for long time nearly helpless. The re-
mains will be brought to South Paris
Tuesday and placed In the tomb, and
burial in the spring will be in the GENE
terry at Tuell Town.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-30
Sou tn Rumford.

Wallie r. Clark has sold his farm,
stock, hay. etc., to, Fred Davis Of Vir.
ginia. Wednesday, Jan. Gath, Mr.. Davis
had an auction, then selling the hay,
stock and many other things. A large
crowd attended.
Charles Banker, Howard Miller, Lee
Elliott and Don Wilmington are working
for Willard Wyman. They are cutting
the spruce on Mrs. Ackley's land on Hall
Hill and yarding 1t on the river bank.
John Holland has bought Herman
Thurston's milk route.
George Pye Is recovering from injuries
received BY falling from the top OF car,
while at his work In the chemical mill.
No bones were broken but he was re-
verely bruised and famed. being unable
to move his left foot or arm for many
DAYS.
z Cannon Ia very poorly with heart
trouble and 10 not able to get out Of
doors.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. L. Wyman visited
relatives 10 Dickvale last week.
Mrs. Drusilla Jackson, who 10 very
aged, 10 recovering from her recent III.
noaA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-30
No Reason For Doubt.
A STATEMENT OF FACTS BACKED BY
STRONG GUARANTEE.

We guarantee complete relief to all
sufferers from constipation, or, in every
case where we fail, we will supply the
medicine free.
Recall Orderlies are gentle, effective,
dependable, and safe bowel regulator,
strengthened, and tonic. They aim to
reestablish natures function In q quiet,
easy way. They do not cause inconven-
fence, gripping, or nausea. They are so
pleasant to take and work SO easily that
they may be taken by any one at any
time. They thoroughly tone up the
whole system to healthy activity.
Rexall Orderlies are indispensable and
ideal for the use Of children, old folks,
and delicate persons. We cannot too
highly recommend them to all sufferers
from any form of constipation and its
attendant evils. Three sizes, 10c., 25c.,
and SOC. Remember, you can obtain
Recall Remedies In this community
only at our store - The Rexall Store.
Chas. II. Howard Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-30
AndoVer.

Mrs. Lizzie Bradeen 10 in very poor
health this winter.
Frank Lsngsvin and Ed Wood are
working for N. S. Goodwin, who has .
birch job, cutting for R. A. Growers
mill.
Mrs. Emma Small has returned from
a visit to Berlin, N. H., and Is keeping
house for Henry W. Poor.
Sylvanus Poor is hauling his pulp to
the river.
John II. Farrar OF Red Hill Is working
for w. l. & c. II. Bailey on their pulp
jnb at ROxbury.
Newell Goodwin recently sold his large
oxen to Roxbury parties, and has
bought smaller pair of John Zale.
Charles Howard and family of North
Rumford visited friends in town last
Saturday.
F. p. Thomas had runaway accident
last Saturday, caused by broken rein.
No serious damage 10 reported.
Fred Milton made business trip to
Hanover Monday.
Farmers and others are busy securing
their supply of ice. The quality 10 un.
usually good, IA to 10 inches Of clear
blue ice free from snow in places.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-30

Mrs. Belle Nulty Of Hotel Long OF
Buckfield has been 10 town for 2 Few
days - the guest Of Mrs. A. W. Pottie
and calling on fri,nds. She was also
present 1t the installation Of of8cers Of
the Eastern Star on Thursday evening.
She returned home Friday morning.
Ala meeting OF the members OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church Thursday
evening, Mr.. Waldo Petteugill IN the
chair and Daniel NcAaster and W. q
Soule tellers, John e. Stephens was duls
elected . lay delegate to represent this
church In the lay electoral conference,
to be held 10 Lewiston, March 20, In con-
nection with the Maine annual confer
epce of the Methodist church. The lay
electoral conference elects two lsymen
a. delegates to the general conference,
to be held In the city Of Minneapolis
commencing the first OF May. The name
of tho Hon. Waldo Pettengill 10 favor.
ably mentioned % candidate for one Of
these delegates. Mr.. Pettengill IA q
pillar OF strength 10 the church, well In
formed % to tho church polity, pro.
Qressive in bis views, and always loyal
and true In bis relation to Methodism.
II elected he will do honor both to the
church and to the conference.
Mrs. A. w. Pot.le was elected as
alternative delegate to the conference In
Lewiston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-30
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
n the matter Of

Bankrupt
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the Dis.
trict Court Of the United States for the District
Of Maine:
cHIRLEY R. BROWN of Mexico. in the County
District, respectfully represents that on the
18th day Of November, fast past, he was duly
sdjudged bankrupt under the Acts Of Congress re-
lating 70 Bankruptcy; that he has duly surren.
snd Ia: fully Complied With al the
Of said Acts and OF the orders Of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
wScrefois he prays, That DO may DO deoreed
y the to s. s sss ardsr from s
bankruptcy Acts. except such debts as are OK
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day Of December, A. d. 1911.
SHIRLEY X. BROWN. Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
On this 2f.h day of JAN. A. ID. 1912 on real.
Ing the foregoing petition, It IL
upon the same on the 18th day Of March. A. d.
1912, before said Court ut Portland, In said Dis.
trict, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that no.
tice thereof be published In the Oxford Demo.
crat, o newspaper printed in said District. and
interest, may appear at the said time and place.
and show cause, II any they have, why the
prayer Of said petitioner should not lie granted.
And It 10 further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred.
dressed 70 them at their places Of residence ~
witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE. Judge Of
the said Court, and the seal thereof. at Portland.
In said District. on the 9th day OF Jan. A. ID.
1912.
ISL JAMES z. HEwEY, Clerk.
true copy Of petition and order thereon.
T49 Attest: JAMES e. HEwEY. Clerk
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-30
Libby:
Oxford.

Mrs. Mary Dodge. widow Of the late
Major VIM. Dodge and oldest daughter
Of the late Capt. Geo. King, formerly
we'll Known residents of this town, died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Thomas Walker, of Massachusetts,, last
week.
The Congregational Ladies' Circle met
Wednesday with Mrs. Mamie FArris.
Leotine Robinson 10 attending board
ing school in Portland.
Inez and Mamie Estelle, the little
daughters Of DR.. Farria, gave party to
q few Of their young friends last week.
James Casey lost horse Tuesday.
A very interesting illustrated lecture
on the Turkey Revolution was given In
the n. E. church Monday evening by
Mr.. Chamberlain, = former resident and
native OF Turkey. While In the village
Mr.. Chamberlain visited the schools and
gave the scholars an interesting talk on
school life In his native country.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-30
Hiram.

Mrs. c emeut v. Hartford 10 quite iii
Mrs. Orison w. Adams 10 in quite poor
health.
Llewellyn A. Wadsworth 10 recovering
from Illness.
Miss Lizzie NJ. Clemens is again teach
ing at Kezar Falls village, on the Porter
side.
Mr.. Albert F. Howard Is improving In
health.
Nc. John w. Clemens Is giving ex,
cellent satisfaction a. mail carrier on
Route 1, r. r. D.
Mr.. Walter Fl Richardson of Bald win
and Capt. Manning OF Denmark were
in town Thursday.
Mr.. Simeon T. Stanley is quite sick.
Some 40 members Of Hiram Lodge, K
Of p, No. 80, recently visited Highland
Lodge at Bridgton and initiated . can.
didatc In the degree Of knight in the
long form. Mr.. Milan A. Cummings
went TO Bridgton later and installed the
officers Of Highland Lodge. Hiram
lodge Is increasing its members, having
now about one hundred and twenty.
five.
Jan. 25tb, % below zero. Goth. 80
below.
Mrs. Peter B. Young has sold tho John
W. Hubbard house ~ Hiram village to
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew P. Cram of Bos.
ton. They have passed their summers
In Hiram 10 recent years and We shall
gladly welcome them a. residents. Mr..
Cram 10 . retired policeman, after %
years. service.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-30
Helpful Hints On Hair
Health.
scA,p AND HAIR TROUBLES GENERALLY
CAUSED By cARELEssNEss.

D.pdrua 10 contagious disease csu:-
ed by q micr0be which also produces oalo'
ness. Never use . comb or orusn DO
longing to some one else. No matter
how clearly the owner may be, these
articles may be infected with microbes,
which will infect your scalp. 1t 10 lar
aasier TO catch hair microbes than It 70
to pet rid of them, and . single stroke OF
an infected comb or brush may well
lead to badness. Never try on any BODY
else's hat. Many q hatband ID resting
place for microbes.
If YOU happen to be troubled With
dandruff, itching scalp, falling hair Or
badness, We have remedy which We oe'
lieve will completely relieve these trouo-
les. We are 80 sure OF this that We onei
IL 10 you With the understanding that u
will cost you nothing for tho trial II u
does not produce the results We claim.
This remedy 10 called Rexall "93'' HAIR
Tonic. We honestly believe it to be the
most scientific remedy for scalp and na'r
troubles, and We know Of nothing else
that equals 1t for effectiveness, because
of the results it has produced In thou
sands of cases.
Rexsll "93" Hair Tonic Ii devised to
Danish dandruff, restore natural color
when its loss has been brought about 6y
disease, and make the hair naturally
silky, soft and glossy. 1t does this be-
cause 1t stimulates the hair follices, de-
stroys the germ matter, and brings about
q free, healthy circulation OF blood,
which nourishes the hair roots, causing
them to tighten and grow new hair. We
want everybody who has any trouble
with hair or scalp to know that We think
that Rexall "93" Hair Tonic is the best
hair tonic and restorative 10 existence
and no one should scoff ct or doubt oul
this statement until they have put ouI
claims to fair test, with the understand
ing that they pay US nothing for the
remedy If it does not give full and com
plete satisfaction In every particular
Two sizes, 80 cents and $1.00. Remem
ber, you can obtain Rexsll Remedies ir
South Paris only at our store-The Rex
all Store. Chas. Fl. Howard Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-30

The Bath Times publishes an inter-
esting comparison between the output
of the Bath shipyards in 1871, and that
Of last year. The Times says: We built
no large vessels last year as vessels 60
nowadays, yet 10 Of them measured
more than half as much a. the SO built 10
I'll of which six were full-rigged ships of
the largest class employed at that time.
Last year the three schooners and one
schooner barge which were tho largest
vessels launched during the year totalled
1900 tons, giving an average Of 1915 tons.
That Is about half the average Of the
whole Percy & Small feet. Yet these
small modern coasters were only about
200 tons smaller than the average Of the
six deep sea ships Of 40 years previously,
of which 1t would take three to equal the
measurement Of the modern coaster
Wyoming.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-30
Brownfleld.

After long and painful illness, Nr.
John Martin passed away Wednesday
afternoon.
Mrs. Mary o. Bean, who has been
quite Ill, 10 very much improved.
The funeral services OF Charles Day
occurred at bis homo Monday afternoon
ON the Kezar Falls road.
A surprise party was given Miss Nina
johnson on Saturday evening, there be-
Ing about thirty schoolmates and friends
present. A very pleasant evening was
enjoyed.
Mrs. Fannie Grey and Miss Matte
Wentworth were In Portland last Satur.
day on business.
AIss Vina Lane Of Boston 10 tho guest
Of her sister. Ars. Wesley johnson, for
several weeks.
Rev. Newton Clough 10 improving.
The weekly prayer meeting ID TO be
held With Miss Angie Fogg Thursday
evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-30
Lcke'S Mills.

Mrs. Clifton Swan and Winifred went
to Portland Monday. The little boy is
to have an operation performed on his
foot.
Mrs. James Croker. Mr.. L. C. Trask
and Lola Foster attended the installation
Of officers of franklin Grange at Bryant
Pond Saturday.
Our schools closed Friday on account
Of 80 much sickness among the children.
Fred Howe of East Bethel loaded car
of potatoes last week. Price paid, one
dollar per bushel.
Mrs. Mark Laphsm and son, Carlton,
were In Norway Monday.
Two weeks ago last Thursday Dr..
Buchanan of Bryant Pond was called here
to see two little boys belonging to
Charlie Fsrnum. They seemed to be
suffering with bad colds, but 1t proved
to be pneumonia; q little later Mrs.
Fsrnum was taken sick, and In q few
days Mr.. Farnum and the fifteen months
old baby, so there were Eve sick Ut one
time. Mrs. Farnum passed away Mon
day afternoon. spd her husband Tues.
day evening. The children are getting
better Mr.. Farnum was the son Of
James q. and Emogene DAY Farnum
and was tbirty.seven years OF age. he
leaves q father, mother, four brothers
and two sisters. Mrs. Parnum was the
daughter of the late Stephen and Lizzie
Hall Knight and her age was thirty.
three years. She leave four brothers
and four sisters. Five little children are
left to mourn the loss of . loving father
and mother A double funeral was held
at the church Thursdsy afternoon. Rev.
j. q. Little Of Bethel spoke comforting
words to the large gathering of relatives
and friends. Selec' ions appropriate to
the occasion were Sung by quartet oou.
stating OF Mrs. Lola Foster, Mrs. Abbis
Tr.sk, Mr.. Lincoln Hodgkins and Walter
Curtis, with Mrs. C. E. Stowell, organist
A solo. "Oue swestly solemn thought"
was sung BY Mr.. Hodgkius In q very
pleasing manner. There were beautiful
flowers on both Baskets. The bodies
wore placed In the tomb.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-30
Group Ends Life.
MANY CHILDREN DIE OF Group EVERY
YEAR BIFORE A DOCTOR CAN
BE SUMMONED.

Parents OF children should be pro.
pared ct oil times for spssm OF Group.
Keep 10 the house . remedy that will
give instant relief and keep the child
from choking until the arrival Of the
physician.
Get 80 cent bottle OF HYOMRI today
and In case of an attack Of Group pour
20 drops into kitchen bowl Of boiling
water. Hold the chlld's head over the
bowl 20 that It can breathe the soothing,
penetrating vapor that arises. In the
meantime send for . physiclan.
This treatment has saved the lives Of
many children and 10 . precautlon that
MI parents should promptly take.
HYOAEI 10 sold by Chas. b. Howard
Co. and druggists every where and 10
guaranteed for Group, catarrh. asthma
and bronchitis.