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Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-10
PALMYRA.

W. H. Towle and F. P. Towle re-
turned, Sunday evening, from Boston.
where they had been on account of
the death of their mother, Mrs. Mary
j. Towle.
F. 7. Palmer. Fred Palmer of Show
hegan and c. E. Thompson of Auburn
were guests, over Sunday, at Mrs. V.
e. Thompson's.
B. l.. Palmer and Mark Davis were
in Brighton on business, the last Of
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. S. Emerson were,
Friday, in Bangor.
The Willing Workers held sale,
Dec. 2, followed by supper and en-
tertainment, in the evening. The pro-
gram was presented as follows: Pr
ano solo, Miss Elise Towle; reading,
Mrs. E. C. Leayitt; reading, Mrs.
Charles Tibbetts; song. Rose Gee.
song, Iva Seekins; reading. Miss Fran
els Lang; duet, Mrs. McCabe and Mrs.
Davis; reading, Miss Alton Smith.
reading, Mrs. w. A. Blaisdell; vocal
solo, Miss Elise Towle. The proceeds
to nearly $40.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-10
WAYNE e.

The High school closed, Friday, for
the Christmas recess. The teacher
Miss Ruth Bartlett, left, Saturday, for
her home in Camden.
Misses Mary and Edna Stetson re-
turned Friday, from weeks stay at
Bailey Island.
d. r. Berry has sgone to Madrid on
hunting trip.
Harry White returned, Saturday,
from an extended visit in Massachu
sets.
The boys and girls of the two Sun
day schools are rehearsing for a
Christmas concert to be given at the
NJ. E. church.
The Friday Club will meet with Mrs.
J. C. Stinchfield at the Pocassett
House.
Mr. and Mrs. James Pike of Iowa
are guests of Mr.. Pixies father, Hon.
Peleg F. Pike.
Miss Dorothea Godfrey is teaching
the Beech Hill school.
A pleasant Surprise party was CIV
en- Glennis Wing, Thursday evening,
by her schoolmates. the occasion be-
ing her 14th birthday. Games and
music were enjoyed. Refreshments
were served. Miss Glennis was the re-
cipient of many post cards and gifts.
Mrs. Jennie Presby, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Ada Sutcliffe,
returned, Saturday, to her home in
Lewiston.
Mrs. Julia Gardiner celebrated her
10th birthday, last week. She was we'll
remembered with gifts and post card
shower. A niece Mrs. Venetta Has
kell of ST. Louis, Mo-, visited her. and
during the day she received friends
and neighbors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-10

Waverley Rebekah Lodge will meet,
Thursday evening. Refreshments viii
be served under the direction of Mrs.
Lottie Woodward.
A game of basketball will be played
in Union hall. Saturday evening, be-
tween Pittsfie1d Athletic Association
and the Newport Athletic Association.
E. d. Carr left, Tuesday, for ELS
worth for a two weeks vacation, join
ing Mrs Carr who has been visiting
there for few weeks.
Fred H. Drake left, Monday. for
Philadelphia, where he shipped two
carloads of Christmas trees. Five
carloads were shipped from here, last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E McNeelie of
Skowhegan, who have been guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Briggs since
Thanksgiving, returned home, Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. r. G. Parsons and
daughter Ruby have returned from
visit with relatives in Shirley.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Parsons, who
have been visiting relatives in East
Machias, have returned home.
Miss Mary Sweetland. who is pur-
suing a business course of study in
Bangor, has returned to her duties,
after few days visit with her moth
er, Mrs. Ida Sweetland.
Miss Lena Spencer of Jackman is
visiting friends here, before going to
Mainstream, where she will visit her
sister, Mrs. Vernie Milton.
The concert recital to be given at
the Universalist church, Wednesday
ev vening, by Don Morrison. vielinist,
Miss Effie Pooler of Waterville, So
prano; Miss Elsie Robbins, pianist;
and Miss Grace Rogers, organist
promises to be a musical treat, The
recital is given under the auspices of
the vested choir Of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-10
X. o. T. M. Election.

At the regular meeting of Crescent
Tent, No. 16, X. o. 7. NJ, Tuesday eve
ming. the degree was worked upon IL
candidates. This being the annual
meeting, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Comman-
der, A. II. Murray; Lieut.. Com, Brad
ford e. Dyer; R. X, A. r. Jewett;
chaplain, Harry L. Chase; sergeant,
Galen K. Barnes; master at arms. Irv-
ing H. Goodwin; 1st master of guard.
Henry Dyer; End master of guard. Le-
vim P. Upea; sentinel, George Fortier;
picket, Edgar l.. Barnes; trustee, Is.
S. Flagg. After the work, refreshments
were served of ice cream, cake and ci-
sars. Since June 8, Chescent Tent has
initiated 81 members.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-10
WINTHROP

Willis Cobb has returned from a
hunting trip, bringing home two deer.
Mrs. Fred Brown of Readfield was
guest Sunday, of Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.
Walton.
Alveza Ingham from Palma, Mass,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. L. D. French.
The Ladies' Aid met, Monday eve
ming, at the home of Mrs. L. d.
French, the weather being SO bad and
SO few came that the meeting was
postponed until Wednesday.
Orine Shaw of Augusta is guest of
his brother, Fred Shaw.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-10

MT.

Sunday morning services were con-
ducted by Anson Williams, followed
by the Sunday school. No evening SER
vices, on account of the rain. 1t is un-
derstood that Earle Hayes will be pres
ent, Sunday, Dec. H. Quarterly meet
ing will be held at Beans Corner Dry
den, Dec. 10 and II. Anson Williams
and Deaconess Mrs. Butler were ap-
pointed as delegates.
Rudolph Anderson has returned from
a hunting trip, bringing home two deer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-10

y Handkerchief and Food sale will be
held, Wednesday afternoon. Dec. II al
the Mathews Printing Office under the
auspices of the Methodist Ladies' Aid
Society.
An entertainment and social will bt
held, Friday evening, at Grange hall
under the auspices of the Epwortt
League of the Methodist church.
The members of the w. C. T. U. will
hold sale of food. aprons and fancy
articles at the vestry of the Free Bap-
tist church. Friday afternoon, Dec. II
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-10
BOW DOM.

NORTH-Waldo Verney of Schenec-
tady, N. Y, has been passing a week
at his former home in Bowdoin. On
his return trip, Sunday, he was ac-
companied by Mrs. E. F. Verney and
her children, who will pass the win
ter with her sister, Mrs. w. L. Verney
Of Schenectady.
William H. Tappan of Boston re-
Gently passed a few days in town at
the home Of his uncle, w. B. Hervey.
Ina Maloon is recovering from an
attack Of diphtheria.
Miss Edith Tappan, a graduate nurse
from the Frost hospital Chelsea,
Mass, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. B.
Hervey.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-10
READFIELD.
Fourth Class Postmaster Examination.

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces that on Sat
urday, Jan. 10, an examination will be
held at Readfield, Maine, as result OF
which it is expected to make eertih-
cation to fill a contemplated vacancy
in the position of fourth class post
master at Readfeld, Maine, and other
vacancies as they may occur at that
office, unless it shall be decided in the
interests of the service to fill the va
cancy by reinstatement. The compen-
sation of the postmaster at this office
was S94I for the last fiscal year.
Applications should be properly
executed and filed with the Commits
sion at Washington at least days
before the date of the examination,
otherwise it may be impracticable to
examine the applicants.
U. S. CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-10
PALE ERMO.
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to our neighbors and friends
for their kindness to us during our
recent bereavement in the loss Of our
loved one, Emma J. Carr.
HARRY r.. CARR,
GEORGE E. CARR,
HAROLD L. CARR,
BETSEY A CARR,
MARY f. MARSHALL.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-10
Mrs. Alice MESSENGER.

News was received here, Monday
afternoon, of the death of Mrs. Alice
Libbey) Messenger, wife of Everett
Messenger. at her home in Masardis,
Monday morning, after an illness with
pneumonia. Her age was So years,
Is days. She was born in Detroit, the
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
David f. Libbey. She was here in
October, called by the sickness and
death of her sister, Miss Grace E.
Libbey The husband and two chill
dren, Hester and Grace, and one
brother, Everett E. Libbey of Detroit,
who went to Masardis. Monday, sur
vive The remains were brought here,
Tuesday, and taken to the Universalist
church, where funeral services will be
held, at z. NJ, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-10

after a long illness. The funeral will
take place, at IL o'clock Tuesday, at
the residence.
J. E. Brainard quietly celebrated his
Goth birthday, Saturday, Dec. 8, at his
home in this place. He was the recipi-
ent of a post card shower consisting of
so cards, also a telegram and letters
of congratulations. He received also
quite a number of callers, during the
day.
A supper will be held, Friday eve
ming, at the church followed by lee
ture by Rev. C. G.. Mosher of Angus
Ia entitled Chronic Kickers and
Grumblers."
Karl Collins of West Gardiner pass
ed Sunday at C. r. Kilbreths.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-10

CENTER. afternoon, Dec.
II. the Ruths and Lydias will hold a
sale of useful and fancy articles. The
Mems Club Glass will give a supper
at the Church at six O'Clock and an en-
tertainment will be given in the even
ing by the school children.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-10
EAST WINTHROP.

Mellen B. Hewett, welI-known and
much respected citizen of this place,
passed away, Saturday evening, Dec. s,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-10

Mrs. Horace Withee was operated on,
Saturday, for appendicitis and is now
making progress towards recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-10

SHOP EARlYl
AVOID THE CRUSH.
SHOP, EARLYl
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-10

tric motors installed which makes the
work much easier, and more salts
factory.
The Winthrop and Wayne Light and
Power Co. has changed hands, J. II.
MeIlroy having become the owner, and
an office has been fitted up on Main
street, in the former bank building,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-10
Christmas Gifts
at ROWell'S

We are making an extensive show
ing of standard Watches, Rings, Pen
dants, Cuff Buttons and rare jewelry
gift giving season. Correct designs.
Distinctive beauty and character. City
goods at country prices.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

James J. Hill is quoted as saying,
81 have retired permanently from
active business and would not con-
slider for moment any proposal that
would mean the resumption of the
,arduous duties of an active business
career In this statement is seen
Mr.. Hills decision to refuse the
Craftsmanship of the federal reserve
board, to be created under the pro-
[[yisions'o Of the currency bill, Il offered
to him by: President wilson. rs MI.
Hill is pretty busy man as it is
even though be is not engaged in
'actiNe' business. al ..az.z .>sy /:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

This from Henry Rines' own
paper, the Mora Times, should set
at rest the story that be IS. IS mixing
up in anybody's fight: ).
''Some of the twin city reporters
continue to harp about the Iverson-
Rines combination: There is abso-
lutely no foundation for such re-
ports. The candidacy of. the editor
of this paper is free from any al
liances of any kind and is being
made absolutely upon its own
merits. NJ.
Mr.. Rines is a candidate for state
auditor and, as the Union has re-
peatedly stated, has not entered into
any deal or combination with any
other candidate.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

''Quit your fighting, 60 back to
your meeting, and try to act like
loving sisters,'' said Police Judge
Booher to a lot of snarling, swapping
suffragettes who were hauled before
him. How we'll they obeyed orders
was shown by the fact that ten
minutes later, when they reas-
sembled, the convention hall was
Uttered with hair, both natural and
artificial, hat ornaments and eye
glasses. There is nothing like good,
wholesome advice from a judge to in
duce a. gathering of She terrorists to
behave themselves!
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

That was rather unkind of Mr..
Bryan, who, after attending a
luncheon at Leesburg, Va, as the
guest of honor of the Heavy Draft
Show association, sent in a bill to
the society for $780,. This was for
the little talk on horses he gave the
banqueters. And Mr.. Bryan knows
but very little more about horses
than chipmunk does about trigo-
nometry. 81 .>.:..: -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

The newly-coined word ''sabotage''
seems to be puzzling good many
people, and we have been asked to
define it. While not photographer,
we have been able to ascertain the
correct meaning of the word, which
is ''the willful and malicious de-
struction of property by an en-
ploYe.'' The word does not appear
in the new dictionary.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

Hon. J. F. Rosenwald of Madison
wants to be a member of the rail-
road and warehouse commission. He
was candidate for the position last
year and made things mighty in
teresting for Charley Elmquist. No
man in the state can blow his own
horn louder than Rosenwald, and he
is a vote-getter, but he will find
Hon. G. F. Staples stands high In
the estimation of the people.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

President Wilson has given his
first cabinet dinner and, in keeping
with his policy, no wine or spirits
were served. Currency lemonade,
tariff julep and grape Juice d'Bryan
comprised the beverages and, from
the expressions upon Tie faces Of
some Of the cabinet ohicers, 1t was
evident that the old boys would
have preferred something different
!. they ,Weere, unac 81 to this
sort of stuff. .s,;;. Is s,c Fla !.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

Another revolution, headed by
Diaz and Gomez, has been started in.
Mexico. Let's see; this makes some
thing like six revolutionary parties
in the field. They must find some
difficulty in distinguishing their
friends from their enemies when
they 20 on the warpath. But let the
merry war proceed-let the cut
Threats battle among themselves
until there are none left to continue
hostilities.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

Despite the incendiary and .:-sedilj
tious speeches which; she is delivers
ing, that she.terrorist, Emma Gold:.
.-.r. = - :
man, known generally as ''the queen
of the anarchists" is still permitted
to remain in this country. Why was
she not deported long ago? Are the
police authorities afraid of her and
her followers? The countries of
Europe will not tolerate her infam-
matory speeches and why should we?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

ohina'ss parliament I. has s proved an !:
utter failure, President Yuan Shi
Kai has issueda7mandate dissolvingl
Try parliament 81, f9r' !. al time: a'The
first Chinese congress met ftooTr's the
first time in April of this year, but
was never afterward able to bring
together a sufficient number Of
its members to form quorum.
The chink congress must have
selected some mighty poor men for
its sergeants-at-arms. gs
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

The Italian government will open
a lodging house in Chicago to care
for it's ragpickers, organ-grinders
and OTTER of it's human scum who
live in that city. 1t would be better
for the United States were the
Italian government to order these
undesirables home and care for them
in their own country. They should
never have been admitted in the
first place.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

Lawyers must be hard pressed
when they resort to the newspapers
to try their causes of action, The
charges made in the st. Paul Dis.
patch and Minneapolis Tribune
against Orr Collett B.. Stark, in con
nection with lawsuit in which
VIM. Sauntry is involved, is a case
in point. But the members of our
state supreme court will not be-
fooled by such disreputable tactics. .
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25
TIKI DULUrH Mass. MEET1Ng.

On the evening Of the 18th inst
a mass meeting was held At : the
armory in Duluth to discuss charges
of malfeasance made against Com
missioner of Public Safety Hicken,
also charges of incompetency and
corruption on the part of the police
force Of that city by the News
Tribune. ItIappears that the meet
ing was packed and everything was
cut and dried, even to the prepare.
tion of resolutions in advance indoors.
ing Mr.. Hicken and the police force.
Charles S. Mitchell, editorial writer
of the News-Tribune, delivered a
red-hot speech in which he paid his
respects to Hicken, the police depart
ment and some of the shoddy multi
millionaires of the Zenith City.
Nevertheless the whitewashing reso-
buttons, as prearranged, were de-.
clared carried by the plant chair
man.
AS to the truth or falsity of the
News-Tribune charges we are not in
a position to determine, but we do
know that Charles S. Mitchell is not
given to making reckless allegations,
and his armory speech must have
convinced even those who do not love
him that he is not afraid to express
his convictions and that he is no
respecter of persons.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

We are in receipt of copy of the
holiday edition of the Record, pub
lished at Banning, CAL, by that
spicy writer, Harvey Johnson,
former editor of the Battle Lake
Review. The Record contains a
goodly number of ads and it's editor1-
ais show that Harvey is as witty as
ever. We wish Bro. Johnson con-
tinued prosperity in the land of roses
and feas. --e-.~ss=-> r.. =. -,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

In its annual report the board of
Indian commissioners recommends
that the Clapp law be changed so as
to protect the lands Of mixed bloods
on the White Earth reservation who
are incapable of administering their
own affairs. This is tritle late in
the day for the recommendation as
the pernicious Clapp law has already
effected it's deadly work.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

Harry Thaw will be examined. by
a commission to determine !:'Whethe,
it is reasonably probable qthat !, his
liberty under bail would be danger.
Gus to the public peace and safety .
Whether it is or not he 4: should q b
kept in jail. Any man who commits
such crime as did Thaw is entitled
to no liberty. wv. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25
Mothe,,ssMan;.

When the thunder rumbles sin'tthe sky .
And the lightning flashes way up high
My papa likes. to go and sit, III =
Out on the porch and look at it, s
But mother says she'd rather stay V,
Right in the house-she feels that way.
And papa hollers: Come out, Clair! Il,
Ny, what flash. That hit somewhere
or course I'd like to go and see y
The lightning never frightens tine j.
But mother, likes to have, me, near. &,
It kinda makes her scared to hear
Those awful claps, and, 80 4 stand ii:
Right close to her and hold her hand, 3
For I'm her only son, you know,
And she'd feel bad to have me go
Out on the porch and leave her all
Alone and frightened in the hall.
So when the thunderstorms begin
And papa hikes out We stay in.
My mothers awful glad she's got 4:
A boy that loves her such lot!
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

President Wilson: has requested
Secretaries Garrison and Daniels to
administer a severe reprimand to
those officers of the army and navy
who participated in the recent Car
abaO dinner at which satirical verses
were sung. Mr.. Wilson is making a
mountain out of a mOlehill.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25
The First Riddle.

The very first riddle on record is
that propounded by Samson to the
thirty companions who came to the
marriage: feast of his wife-afterward
burned to death with her father by
the Philisti{aes-and for the answer to
WHICH he promised to give them thirty
sheets and thirty changes Of garments.
"'Out of the eater came forth meat.
and out 81 the strong came forth
sweetness For the outcome see the
book of Judges xiv, 1920.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

Some fellow prophesies that within
decade the president will have
women in his cabinet. There are
some of them hanging around his
kitchen cabinet even now.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

Roosevelt is ever and always an
otficious intermeddler; he is eternally
pOking his nose into business that
does not concern him. When he has
completed his South American trip
the United States will have few
friends left in that region.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

G. I. McNair of Cloquet has been
reappointed member of the state
highway commission. Mr.. McNair
is an excellent man for the place,
and it is to be hoped that he will
see his way clear to serve for another
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

It's about time the Lord sent an
earthquake or two to assist in the
defamation of the Mexican revolu-
tionary cutthroats. Of course we
would not like to see seismic dis.
turbance imperil John Lind's life OF
demOIish his cave.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

Good old Jim Ruane of the Slayton
Gazette states that he is not opposed
to Henry Rines, personally, for state
auditor, but he dislikes the loud pro-
LESSONS of the so-cal]ed progressives.
Jim Ruane is always square and
above board, and he loathes canting
hypocrites.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

!. 4 British Columbian named
StanleyaN. Daneey was in the Twin
Cities recently and gave out some
frothy interviews with reference to
the home rule movement in Ireland.
Among other silly statements made.
by Dancey was one to the effect that
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

A couple of suffragettes addressed
a meeting of bankers in Minneapolis
the other day, and it is safe to. say
that the fair ones failed to squeeze
anything out of them "for the good
of the cause"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25
Thirteen O'clock,

The new clock Of the Care st: Ia
care, Paris, has an ingenious face Up
to midday the clock face appears rtor.,
mai; but on the stroke<of IL the figures
change from - to>l2", to ';l3 TO "a
and remain 50 until midnight, when,
they change back again By 4. clever.
arrangement the figure to which the
hour hand points is automatically
shown in relief; -, -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

An Illinois editor committed
suicide last week. The newspaper
fraternity throughout the country
should pray for the repose of his soul
he had 500 delinquent subscribers
and consequently no money where
with to buy Christmas presents fol
his family. ,.-,,-., 49,. 80 = -,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

The generosity of Francisco Rod
riguez, the new mayor of Madrid,
Spain, can scarcely be measured. He
announces that he will turn over
the whole of his salary-S10 month
to some charitable Institution!
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25
After the holidays there will be
things doing politically in this state.

An exchange says that Woodrow
Wilson is "a human steam rOller.'
If so he is Of the exceedingly light
weight variety.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

Frank A. Whittier, parole agent
of the Saltwater penitentiary, is
being doomed by the Thief River
Falls News-Press for successor to
Warden Wolfer. Mr.. Whittier would
make capable and conscientious
man for the office.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

The muskrats have been fooled:
They built their homes to withstand
a long and heavy winter, and the
Oldest inhabitant among them seems
beWildered.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-25

eight Thousand Minnesota men were
ready to fight fol. Ulster against
home rule. If there should be any
real fighting in Ulster over home
rule it is safe bet that fellows Of
the Dancey stripe will do their
fighting at distance. ...E