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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31
ROPE FOR ALPINE CLIMBERS
IL Is of Special Manufacture and Com
blnes Strength, FleSibility and
Llghtness.

The rope used by Alpine climbers
is of special manufacture. combining
as far as possible the differing quail
ties of strength. hexibility and light
ness. Three qualities are in general
use. being made from Sisal, Italian
and Manila hemps respectively, and
occasionally. when cost is not consid-
cred, OF silk. The latter. though very
light and strong. is not so durable
as the others. That which finds most
favor among British mountaineers is
known as buckingham Alpine rope;
II is made of the best Manila hemp.
y In the year 1864. MI McLeish re-
calls. a committee OF the Alpine club
made tests upon number of ropes
suitable for mountaineering. OF the
two that were approved one was
made OF italian hemp and the other
OF Manila They both had a break
ing strain of two tons and sustained
the weight OF a twelve stone man
after falling from a height OF ten
feet. Observation-Disclosures have some
times considered this INSULT Client. but
1t is highly problematical whether the
human anatomy could survive the
sudden compression of thin rope
arising from any greater fall.-Fry's
Magazine.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31
French Revolutionary Months.

The order of the months In the
French revolutionary calendar begin
ming with September % the tour was
Vendemiare, Brumaire. Frimiare. Nj
vose. Pluviose. Ventose. Germinal,
Floreal. Prairial. Messidor, Thermidor
(Fervido-) and Fructidor, which ended
on September Is. Then followed five
days. the Sansculotides. dedicated as
feasts OF reason to Les Vertus. lie
Genie. Lee Travail. L'Opinion and Les
Recompenses. Decreed November "a.
1898. this calendar was antedated to
September %. 1872. 1t was abolished
on Nivose 10. An xiv. corresponding to
December 81. 1905.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31
CARIBOU is FASTEST RUNNER
Maine Woodsran Tells Of Seeing
Greyhound Left Behind by
Herd Of Four.

In Maine It is commended that the
caribou can outrun any other animal.
According to the testimony OF one
woodsman. caribou left behind a grey
hound that had been matched against
them.
A guide succeeded in starting the
dog after some caribou-a herd OF
four standing like statues on the ice of
one OF the big ponds in the region
along the west branch OF the Penob-
scot.
Now, the caribou trots. instead OF
running, like most other wild animals.
In the present case there had been a
plentiful fall OF snow. a rain which
had formed a thick crust. and then an
other fall of snow. all of which consti-
tuted the very finest surface wherein
to hold q race OF this description.
When the greyhound was loosed its
owner confidently expected that 1t
would outrun the caribou.
When the caribou woke up and hit
their pace 1t was sight to see them
They did not appear to be proceeding
with much speed. but as the hound
drew up on them they increased their
pace The hound was doing his very
best, but made no headway against
the caribou at all. The dog stuck to II
with courage, but before it was hall
way across the pond the caribou had
reached the other side and disappear
ed In the woods.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31

Your eyes send TO my heart . thrill
Such AZ II never felt before.
Their wondrous brightness can but oil
My heart with fcpdnsss more and more.
They CLEAN ike stars that charm the
night
q wonder II you make them bright
With Optic Lustsr-It II great;
This week q dollar ninety-eiRhtl
Your cheeks would put to shame the rosei
No petal ever had such pink
As that which shyly comes and goes
At some fond things you say or think.
I cannot watch that tint enough
(Is It done with q cloth, OF pun7
It's like our special blend OF rouget
Our sales on IT are simply hugs.)
Your lips ars red a. cherries. dearI
A perfect coral Cupid's bow.
love their smile when am near.
To zee them part for murmurs iowi
Their ruby tinting tempts my own
(our Lip Tint Special stands sionsI
Can't be detscted-no. indeed.
Full satisfaction guarantesd.)
Your hair, . golden mesh that binds
My spirit with its CLINT and CLEAN
II IL = wondrous charm that nnds
A place In every thought and dream
Those golden strands. 30 soft. no fine
(We're selling now q dye OF mine
Which will not fade nor crock nor streak.
At eighty cents the pint this week.)
And. Oh. your aisoastsr brow
No ivory 30 white and fart
Would had words TO tell you how
Ny gisncss ever Nngsr there.
The velvet softness OF your skin
(Our Magic Balm when well rubbed In
Makes freckles and all wrinkles fit.
And We give trading stamps with it,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31
Most Powerful Poison.

The most powerful poison known is
reported TO have been extracted by
German chemist from the seeds or the
ricinus, the familiar castor oil plant
and has been attracting much atten
ton on account of its remarkable
properties. Its power is estimated Il
be so great that a gram-about a thir-
tieth OF an ounce-would kill a mil
lion and half guinea pigs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31
Don't Experiment
You Will Make No Mistake II You
Follow this Lexington Citizens
Advice

Never neglect your kidneys.
II you have pain in the back, urinary
disorders, dizziness and nervousness,
it's time to act and no time TO expert
ment. These are frequently symptoms
OF kidney trouble, and a remedy which
Is recommended for the kidneys should
be taken In time.
Doan's Kidney Pills Is q good remedy
to use. No need to experiment. 1t
has acted effectively in many cases In
Lexington. Follow the advice Of q
Lexington citizen.
Lewis b. Wright, farmer, Main St.,
Lexington, Va, says: 81 am still a
great believer in Doan's Kidney Pills.
i often tell my friends about them. For
almost ten years l had kidney and
bladder trouble. My back ached con-
stantly and my kidneys were too free
in action at night. Sometimes the Sc
cretions hardly passed at all. Doan' g
Kidney Pills helped me as soon as
began taking them"
For sale by all dealers. Price 90 cents
Foster Mllburn Co. Buffalo. New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the Dame-Doan's-and
take no other.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31
A Novei Idea

A foreign idea is to have the place
card at table held in the beak of q
small wooden bird or the mouth of q
small animal, that is balanced on the
edge Of the tumbler. These cunning
little imported birds have the gayest
Of plumage.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31
Hls Manu-.

II presume you are always hiled
with the divine affiatus," said the Ad-
miring Friend to the Dreamy Poet
YES" answered the Dreamy Poet;
''yea. and that's about all. a. . gem
sral thing"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31
eha kpavu Him

"Ali 10 lost save honor" telephoned
the defeated candidate to his wife at
2 Q. m.
well. you'll have to walk home,
them" she answered. "for that won't
do you any good on the owl cars"
And nothing but the low. hoarse buzz
King Of the telephone wire answered
her.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31
usr atronu Point.

"Yo uousht to be . landscape art
ist," said Mr.. Henpeck to his wife.
who had been saying things to him.
And whyf' she mapped.
"Oh. you show suoh an aptnsss for
making mountains out Of molshiIls."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31
A Guaranteed Cure For piles

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Portruding
Piles. Druggist are authorized to re
fund money IL PASO OINTMENT
falls to cure In 9 to ii days.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31
M,.uns.r,&ooS Him.

II understand that you have .
great deal Of fret work In your homo"
said Mr.. Sssxit to Mr.. HenpeQus.
I'D rather you would not drag my
wife into the conversation. sir.- Wa
the dlgnihsd reply. ------
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31

forms to the Pure Food aud Drug Law
Each bottle guaranteed. Sample free
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31
Thin Gold.

Gold can he beaten so thin that II
would take $4,000 gold leaves to pro-
duce the thickness Of a single inch
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31
Don't SCOId Your Wife

u she stands halt the forenoon talking
with her neighbors over the bach
fence. She 10 merely getting the news
Have the Home Paper sent to her
regularly and her hunger for nsws Will
Sc satisfied. Thsn she'll have dinner
osady on time and your hunger will b
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31
A SURE THING.

Miss Wunder-I don't see how TIES
sic Tellem manages to win so many
guessing contests.
Miss Gabbeigh-Why. her papa is a
weather man. and she gets him to pre-
dict the result OF the contest. then
guesses the other way.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31
TIme-Saver.

Bobbs-You know hobbs made q
vow always 10 count ten before he
swore7
Dobbs-Yes.
Bobbs-Well, I saw him buying
lightning calculating machine this
morning.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31
Tree Juice.

Intoxicating liquors have been made
from the sap Of the birch. the willow.
the poplar and the sycamore
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31

Babes don't mind cold or take cold
II kept we'll wish DIR. Fahrney's Teeth
/ ng ss,p. oct 1t anywhere. os'np'o
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31

Baltimore s. Ohio
GREATLY REDUCED
CONVENTION FARES
TO.
Atlantic City,
Baltomore, Md.
Chicago, Ill.
Cleveland, o.
Kansas City, Mo.
Minneapolis, Mimi.
Philadelphia, Pa.
ST. Louis, No.
St. Paul, Mimi.
Toledo. o.
Washington, ID. G.
aud many points on the Pacific
Coast.i
For further details apply to near
est Baltimore and & Ohio ticket
agent.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31
INTERNATIONAL, |
SUNDMSOIOOL'
LESSON
LESSON FOR. AUGUST 4.
THE WORTH OF THE KINGDOM.
(By r. o. SELLERS. Director OF Eve
ming Department. Tho Moody Bible
Institute of Chicago)

LESSON TExT-Matthew 13. 4-5S
GOLDEN TEXT-"Seek we first his
Kingdom. and his righteousness: and all
these things shall be added unto you"
Matthew 6:33.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31

cult n o h md
diversity he he the uique h fhaig
endoe by he otter
the Yves the uth," il o 'Sn' ck Excun
four stongB lrsdsa popuato Vi
.inlu nearly Nearly feet above
the Va ton AWAY FROM o
Mounta ben pto If he fdS o Vga, d
Washington
Goshen Pass Rckbi his Spring
u thou cost
make
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-07-31

T. 5. BURWELL Treasure
z. S. SHIELDS, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
ENGL|SHMAN FOUND
 DEAD BESIDE TRACK
Discovered on the Frisco Tracks in Oklahoma
 With Skull Crushed

Oklahoma city. Okla, December H. The body of Montrose \. Graham. an Englshman, who has lived here several months on remittanees from his family, was found beside the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad tracks east of this place today. Grahams skull was frac- tured and his left arm brossen. It is be- lieyed that Graham fell c. was thrown from the train in the night of Thursday Graham came here severed months ago. saving that his father was an Ens 4sh nobleman. He received a remittance Of SSo a week, which came to him through a bank at Victoria, B. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
,OOT REPUDIATES
 REPORTED SPEECH

Washington, December 14,-senator Root of New York today branded as impudent forgeries. inconsistent 7ith
 lis opinions and abhorrent to his feel ngs" extracts published in certain pa 'ers in Panama, Cuba. Costa Rica. and Honduras of a speech which he was alleged to have made re- ently in New York. Senator Root was
 uoted as declaring that "this nation s a greater and nobler Rome, placed y God to act as arbitrator, not only II the destinies of all America but -lso in Europe and Asia through it's 'Atural resources and industrial pro- Iuets which supply the world"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
FIRST TENDERFOOT
 SCOUTS QUALIFY
Boys of Birmingham Show
 ing Much Interest
MUST KNOW THE LAWS
Takes Oath of Boy Scout Organiza- ton After Having Passed Exam inati0n-The 12 Laws Neces-
 sary to Learn and Obey

Into the ranks of the tenderfoot. the boys of Birmingham who are preparing to become great scouts, and wear the badges of honor, are fast finding their way Special Field Scout Commissioner Hewitt acting as examiner, yesterday qualified the first group for the tender foot rank.
 Those who yesterday became officially members of the Boy Scouts of America were Lenox Rand, John Dearborn. Will liam Crews, Edward Brandon and Henry Chenoweth of the Y. M. C. \. patrol under Scout Master Leggat, and Charles Henley, Miles Bradford and Walter Ken nedy under Scout Master Mcdonald of Woodlawn.
 The examination which these boys passed was to know and reeite the D scout laws, to know the scout sign, the scout salute and the significance of the badge; to know the composition and 1s- tory of the national flag and the GUS. tomary forms of respect due to 1t, to tie four knots, out of list of nine knots which are most useful in every day life. or for life saving.
 scout ; OdtH
 Having successfully passed this exam ination the scout takes this oath: .Un my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the scout laws; to help other people at all times: to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight" He can then wear the ten- derfoot badge, and wear the scout uni- form.
 Many other boys of other troops are working hard and some have been handf- capped by not being able to get the scout manuals. The stock of manuals which are being furnished at cost through Love- man. Joseph & Loeb will be repenished by a new shipment tomorrow.
 Here are the scout laws, 10 which t.-e boy first turns his attention when his ambition is aroused to become scout:
 Scout Laws
 T. A scout is trustworthy scouts honor is to be trusted. If he were to violate his honor by telling a lie, or by cheating. or by not doing exactly a given task when trusted on his honor. he may be directed to hand over his scout badge.
 70 A scout is loyal" He is loyal to all to whom loyalty is due-hs scout leader, his home and parents and coun- try
 ''3. A scout is helpful. He must be prepared at any time to save a riot, help injured persons and share the home du- ties. He must do at least one good turn to somebody every day.
 "4 A scout is friendly" He is a friend to all and brother to every other scout
 D. A scout is courteous" He is polite
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
HIGHWAYMEN HOLD
 UP TWO IN ATTALLA
Unknown Men Secure Watches and Small Amount of Money-Council
 Considers Street Improvement

Gadsden, December 1l.-(Special9-rwo unknown men held up and robbed Juston McClendon and Percy Cameron last night in Attalla. They secured a small amount of money and watch from Cameron, who is a bank clerk. About 15 minutes later they took a watch and some money from McClendon.
 A plan for improving Forest avenue from Sixth to Twelfth streets is being considered by the council whereby the city will pay half the cost and property owners the other half.
 Arrangements were made today so that the teachers in Etowah county schools may secure their salaries December q in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15

following his inspection of the rural schools of lstowah was loud in his praise of the standard of the schools. He in- dorsed the idea of grading the schools
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15

to all, especially 10 women children. old people and the weak and helpless He must not take pay for being helpful or courteous.
 ''B. A scout is kind. He is q friend to animals. He will not .hurt nor kill any living creature needlessly. but will strive to save and protect all harmless life.
 His Obedience
 ''1 \ scout is obedient.n He obeys his parents. sooutmaster. patrol leader and all other duly constituted authorities
 .S. A scout is cheerful. He smiles whenever he can. His obedience to ord- CTS is prompt and eheery. He never shirks nor grumbles at hardships.
 70. A scout is thrifty He does not wantonly destroy property. He works faithfully, wastes nothing and makes the best use of his opportunities. He saves his money so that he may pay his own helpful to worthy objects. He may work for nay but must not receive tips for conrtesies, or good turns.
 .1a. A scout Is brave.v He has the courage to face danger in spite of fear. and has to stand up for the right against coaxing of friends, of the jeers or threats of enemies, and defeat does not down him.
 '11. 4 scout is clean He keeps clean in body and thought, stands for clean speech, clean sport, clean habits, and travels with a clean crowd.
 .'12. A scout is reverant.n He is rever- ent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. and respects the eonvie- tions of others in matters of custom and religion.
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1912-08-18

KEEPING THE LOOK OF YOUTH
Psrislsnnes Are Probably the Noe,
soeeessful IN This. ~, Many Nay
Achieve N.

A Russian prlnosss Who has attract.
ID much attention IN Paris this Water.
and -bo l. considered Que Of Tho best.
Dressed ~omeu ga that ciiy. declares
that nothing ases a ~omaus alp.ar.
ass- 80 much as tho old fashions 4
method Of gushing the nssh up sbo,a =
tho corr.i
ho~ lev women who have passed
the "dsngerous" ase stop 10 thins q
this. yet 10 n no, trusf The settled
iooA that come. vita middle axe IL
enhanced BY = suf cofsei-d ngurs
above The waist
Put money lnto a good corset. have
u nttsd sittins down. and IA adjust
ins u be surr 20 pull Il far doe
and sird q nrmly round the hipa
Many women nud a. they sfew
older they must have their evening
Gowns cut hish This need no, 10
done care 10 taken TO ~, a cors.t
that hsa . io~ bust
From Paris Gomez another HAT
shout youthful iooks A famous
frcssmaksr says that real lac. afs.
-omen and should Fever be Nofn
nsar thu face
The fsrisisnns has learned 10 a4ht
sss more successfully than must
women because she pays heed 10 De-
tails that TO others seem trivial sha
makes a stody % line. Aagls and
color. and ~ho vin say the rsaulis
are act worth the TROUBLED
h 10 every wonans duiy 70 keep
young loosins. Thu worst Jay 10 DO
u 10 10 feign youth through cosmetics
or ki,isnish manner Cleveland
Leader.
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1912-08-18
sslnts sra slnn.rn

Goodness Itself can bs % ov.rsoed
that yoa cant disiiagulsh h from
baanssa
Whcn saints make sandwich men cf
themselves. advertising their virtues
10 The pahlic. sstoilng their Own ter
der. angelic qualities. you van, Ia kill
them
~ only some % The pAins taaea 20
maks human beings good were or.
pesdcd IN trying TO make them happy
aha, a sirer-nt plaos this old world
would Ca
u only teachers and preachers and
parents and fanatics aud ref0rmers
would rssliss that What people need
10 little s1ssAins sent into THAR
lives before they tsls about respossi
tiistiss and . future state
there are esiisr~a ara srcvn
reopAs 80 ochw~bAed over vita care
ssd misery that all talk % hos xooa-
to them IL useless Th<sr only hope
---thssr cnly sAlvAtior--lies IN fnfusins
. little synpsshy. consiterztio1 ana
happiness into their nesa.
one. Il 10 . no<her--v~sry. BODY
asd seul Tir~d Of p;oidias. ssrSx a
WORKING ca In = roard al sA6isss -
taii--iittie. Insignificant provohfns
fssms that abe sets 10 credit for 40
tsx. sss fAtai d,seystssss Asavsne
Nn9ooA
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1912-08-18
SHE COULD NOT REMEMBER
Absent Minded wewsr's Peculiar Rec.
con fes wanting 20 no Rsns w
on The Phone.

Ahsentminded persons soreiv try
thu patience ~ slrls In tho New
Rochelle telephone crnca Not long
aso woman oonfeasst hsrs.if sub
ioct 20 extreme forsetfulneas aud 70
aucsted tho day operator on her "a
chance 20 rins her w es.ry m.rsins
Al o'Oiock A week lasss she said
central. what Vas n I wanted you
90 r~S me Tor at y o'eiockf'
u dont know said tho siri. you
didnt toll ne You Dust asked mo To
call at o'clock
"ruo bad said tho ~oman. 4
know there vas scmethins | ~sntsd
10 do every morniaa at O'Clock. but
| cant for thu iifs Of ms thluk what
II was"
rhs . o'eiccs cslls continued. how.
over. and several days later the ~om.
an sook central into her confidence
again.
4 have found cus ~hy I wanted TO
b. called" nhs said. "A friend had
given me n canary and wanted to
mako sure ot remembering TO fsaj u.
Tho poor llsil- Titus Ia nearly starved
Hereafter whom you tlna won't y~u
iast ssi, 'Feed thu bird. and IN 80
straight and do itr'
Central promised. and the neglected
canary II no~ piump aud contentsd
hltd.--Ne~ Nork rimes.
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1912-08-18
HOW NATURE LEADS US ON
Their sriah, Hvss Come the
baelss Future orssma

Love IL an illusion Some seam 20
taks n az q bitter thins that after the
honeymonn the married pair settle
down 10 the humdrum % everyeay,
ness hut. in the nrst place. they
never quito become entirely dislliu.
stoned. Tho stain of On. rziabow lin.
ssfs In N. average marriage. and In
the second place. even " this Illusion
paasea. anothsr comes. fof there are
tho chllit<a. and lover and lsss vho
once dreamed ~ each other nov are
father and mother aud must dream ~
the bsbies' future
Illusions are Natures device foe get
tins things done. That ~ ~hY abe
nils young men 80 full ~ illusions AZ
10 their own power, Heaven help as
n yoaax people kne~ precisely ~hss
thor oouid dol rhey would 10 moth
ins al all
Aud " slrls snev ms, What mar
rtsss ~ss soins 10 BE. End all their
future dovn to the grave. ihsy pouia
ncvcr marry. illasloaa are Natures
bait
fAfe issrif 10 progressive tilusies
-Msis" the hlndus call A.
AID .e az. not p-oor dupss Nature
10 not cheating as. and sneering 81 NJ
the ~hik she IL heading us ON Ia
love. az ~s I-si our little chsitraa. -
ps FRANK Crane In womans World
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1912-08-18
TACT BETTER THAN COMMAND
aood idss 90 lee -Lsss Criticism ard
More comfsasshlp" no Your
Guiding Motto

''t~as criticism and moro eomraas-
ship" would DO a helpful maaim FOE
all homes
Il 10 easy enough 10 be pleasant 10
tho caauai acquaintance. bat tho great
dlficullY llcs In bvsns decent ,o thoss
~ho Afo devoted 10 ua Go those who
are over willing to forgive our short,
comlnsa TheIa Il NO duty above treat.
ins your fflends cour,eously aud try
lns 10 illuminate the general monot
ony Of the lives 81 those yon Iowa
IN home llfe tact nil susceed often
~hsro command viii fall Sugses
tions will 40 farther lhaA argsment
Direction IL ~ much better than die
talien. Criticism oi soyed ones Ia a
vice that takes l-Dsasasion OF Que IKE
= stimulant. 90 = drug. once Il - en-
couraged n MAJ o.sin In our 40
called hish moral standard and hatred
of ala uut once u e.eansss a habit.
Il 10 iRdulgea Ia for tho Satisfaction 10
si,es
An riSn can % TuiRei BY constant
fault. undias. sslasAn.ss. and 9th.
holding the words " praiss. para
dise can DO created BY ANAL kinsiasss
- and by thiasias sweet and hsipful
thoughts ~ thoss about you
IN. next timc yoa feel lise crtticis.
ins a loved enc fofee yourself "a ssy
sometimes complimentary 10 hiR In
steAd
rfs u and see " you wont ba hap
psss.