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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1913-05-28
WEEKS NEWS
IN PARAGRAPHS
ITEMS GATHERED FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE WORLD.
EVENTS HERE AND ABROAD
tpitome OF Weeks Happenin Con-
densed for the Perusal Of tho
Busy Man, and Arranged In
Classified Form.
Washington

Washington
The president pardoned Albert
Schoenee. paying teller OF the Central
National bank OF st. Louis, Mo-. who
was convicted of appropriating $1,4OO
or the banks funds January 81, 1919
Schoenee repaid the money.
FORMER President Taft spoke in
eulogy OF Edward Everett Hale at the
unveiling OF the memorial statue to
the distinguished New Englander at
the Arlington Street church.
The record of the appraisement of
the estate OF Mrs. Mary T. Letter,
which was filed in probate court in
Washington, shows that the total
value OF the personal estate. exclusive
OF the household effects, is S3,672. 1926
Jewelry. estimated to be worth $780,
GOO. is appraised at s1O4.653.
The mandate OF the District of Co
lumbia court OF appeals that Samuel
Gompers should be imprisoned for
and Frank Morrison should be fined
$500 each for contempt of court in
the Bucks Stove and Range case has
been stayed to permit attorneys for
the labor leaders to appeal to the SUI
preme court
Secretary Daniels travelled eight
miles through the air in a flying boat
on his visit to the Annapolis naval
academy. The secretary went up with
Lieut.. John H Towers.
Secretary Daniels has called upon
the commanding officers at the naval
academy at Annapolis for a supple
mental report on the recent mysteri-
Gus death there of Lieut. Richard Hill,
U. S. NJ. whose end was thought to
have been self-inficted
Daniel ]. Keefe's resignation as
commissioner general OF immigration.
presented May g. was accepted by
Secretary Wilson of the department
OF labor. In his letter of acceptance
the secretary wrote: Il desire to ex-
press to you my sincere appreciation
OF your good work as commissioner
general of immigration"
The senate committee on naval af-
fairs decided to report favorably a
bill introduced by Senator 'Tillman of
South Carolina, providing for the re-
establishment of the old allotment of
midshipmen to each senator, represen-
tative and delegate in congress.
Schoolhouses that are fire traps con.
tinue to be erected through the
country, despite the tragedies of the
past and the United States bureau Of
education issued an appeal for better
construction OF building in which the
youth is educated
United States Senator Clamp intro
duced a bill TO make II unlawful for a
senator or representative to serve on
any political committee. and to pro
hibit congressman under penalty of
me or imprisonment from soliciting
campaign funds. For years both the
Republican and Democratic congress
sional committees have been headed
by members OF congress.
In the presence OF Major General
-Wood. chief OF stan, and several other
high army officers, President Wilson
presented to Capt Louis J. Van
Setback, Sixth infantry, the congress.
Sional medal Of honor for distinguished
gallantry in the Philippines
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T.. II. Gary, chairman o. Vhe United
State Steel corporation. Quoted Pre- 81
dent Wilson at the annual meeting or
the American Iron and Steel institute
as saying that honesty had n6hing 70
Tear from the Democratic aSminis-
tration. and added: Let us accept
that statement as coming from Presi-
dent Wilson to mean just what he
said, and let US feel assured"
An official statement by the Norfolk
q Western railway says that 1900
men, for four weeks, at an expenditure
Of more than 100000 will be re.
quired to repair the property of the
company as a result OF the Ohio floods.
Three men were instantly killed
and nine others badly injured by the
explosion of one OF the three-inch
rifles in Fort Moultrie in the harbor
on Charleston, s. C.
During bis cross-examination in the
governments suit to dissolve the steel
trust In New York. Charles NJ. Schwab,
first president of the concern. declared
IL would now be easily possible for an
other company to establish itself as a
rival OF the trust Mr.. Schwab said
the bethlehem Steel company. might
be the one TO bid for big business
against the trust.
Disputes in the West Virginia coal
fields reached an acute stage. when
1000 miners employed in the New
River coal fields, with their families.
left their homes and sought the pro.
lection OF the United Mine Workers
OF America
The sugar crop OF Louisiana in
1912. owing TO spring floods. was the
smallest since 1889 the department of
agriculture announced Preliminary
returns indicate the output was slight
iy more than 300,000,000 pounds, or
about AZ per cent. OF the production
OF 1911
The New York Yacht club cabled
the Royal Ulster Yacht club, In Lon
don, accepting the challenge OF Sir
Thomas Upton to race for the Ameri-
cas- cup. and the summer Of 1914 will
ind the Shamrock " close hauled
on Sandy Hook, fighting for the
worlds premier yachting trophy with
the defender to be selected by the
New Workers.
The United States torpedo boat de-
stroyer Cassin, 1000 ton ship, took
her maiden dip at Bath, Me. Miss
Helen Cassin Garusi of Washington,
granddaughter of the late Rear Ad-
miral Cassin, broke the bottle of cham
payne The Cassin is a sister ship OK
the Cummings, which will go over
board early in July.
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Domestic

While adjusting some electrical ap
paratus in his tile and mantle estab.
lishment Henry G. Rlnker. street com
missioner OF Bayonne. y. j. was
killed by an electrical shock when he
accidentally touched live wire.
Because an unusual number OF chill
dren under two years old died In Kan
sas last year from digestive ailments.
DR.. 8. J. Crumbine. secretary OF the
state board OF health. announces that
the health authorities would make a
special campaign against infant NOR.
tally this GUNNER
An Investigation Of working condi-
lions IN restaurants where girls are
employed was begun in st. Paul,
MINI, under the direction OF the state
labor department The investigation
soon will be extended to department
stores and factories.
Twenty students OF the Central and
South high schools in Akron. Ohio.
were injured 49, balcony IN the
auditorium ~ al high school
ooh3speo. th were rehears-
rs INC Ora' pa"
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Literal.

Walls have ears
Il should say so with all those die
tagraphs hanging on them"
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placed anywhere. at
tracts and kills All
nies. Meet, ,iean or
nhmen Il, convenient.
cheap. Last ali
season. ade of
metal, can'tspill or tip
over; will not soil or
inture anythinEG
Guaranteed effective
All deeiere present
express paid for tI.oo
Ava Hrookl- ~ -
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1913-05-28

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
oon, allnys pain, cures wind collie &c a Nm
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1913-05-28
DAISY FLY KILLER

Unless you know your duty how
will you be able to dodge it?
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1913-05-28

Former President Taft spoke in
eulogy OF Edward Everett Hale at the
unveiling OF the memorial statue to
the distinguished New Englander at
the Arlington Street church.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1913-05-28

An official statement by the Norfolk
q Western railway says that 1900
men. for four weeks. at an expenditure
of more than 100000. will be re.
quired to repair the property OF the
company as a result OF the Ohio floods.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1913-05-28

The president pardoned Albert
Schoenee. paying teller of the Central
National bank of st. Louis, Mo-, who
was convicted of appropriating s1,40O
or the banks funds January 81, 1913.
Schoenee repaid the money.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1913-05-28

Disputes in the West Virginia coal
nelds reached an acute stage. when
l'OoO miners employed in the New
hlver coal fields. with their families,
left their homes and sought the pro.
lection OF the United Mine Workers
OF America.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1913-05-28

Three men were instantly killed
and nine others badly injured by the
explosion OF one OF the three-inch
rifles in Fort Moultrie in the harbor
on Charleston, s. G..
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
HAD ALL THE BEST OF II
Wise Girl Selected for Husband Man
Who Had Both Seasons for
Garnering Wealth.

Daughter said the anxious father
10 the eldest daughter of brood Of
seven, your mother tells me that
you have had a proposal"
Yes. father, have" demurely 70
piled the young woman. In fact. !
have received several"
/. Il hear the ice man proposed to
your"
q "He did"
4 "And you accepted him, OF course3'
N n did not"
"Unwise child! Think Of the money
Inc coins every summer"
The plumber also proposed"
"Ah! That ID better. A man of
untold wealth garnered every winter.
Beyond doubt you told him 'yes!'"
mo, father"
N "Wha-a-a-t? Do you mean to tell
me you let 30 golden an opportunity
slip by ungrasped?"
Eyes, father. You see, accepted =
man who sells Ice In summer and ID
plumber In winter
"Ah. daughter! Fly to my armsl
You make mo weep with pride!'
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
BROKE OUT IN HEAT RASH

1872 Georgia Ave. East Nashville,
Tenn.-"My baby was about two
months old when he began to break
out in small red pimples like heat
rash. afterward turning into testers.
They gradually spread until his little
head. face, groins and chest. his head
being most affected, became q mass
o. sores with a great deal Of corrup-
ton. It became offensive and gradual
h grew worse. I kept white cap on
him to keep him from scratching. It
seemed to itch 50 badly. It made him
cross and his chest and groins would
often bleed.
~Nothing seemed to help It, and I
had almost come to the conclusion
that my baby's case was hopeless,
when hearing Of the Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment. decided to try 1t.
I noticed at once that baby rested bet
ter. / continued It for few weeks and
my baby was entirely cured by the Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment. They cured
where all others failed" tSigned)
Mr.. E. O. Davis, Nov. 20, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston"
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
LOST BEAUTY
OF WOMEN
Can be Remedied, in Many In
stances, According to State
ment Of Mrs. Lucille
McElroy.

Laurel, Miss-In q letter from this
place, Mrs. Lucille McElroy says: Il
was sick for three years, with back
ache. headache, pains In my stomach
and back, low down. At times could
not do thing, | was SO weak.
After was married, / thought
would try Cardui, the womans tonic,
and after using two or three bottles.
] couldn't tell one day from another
felt good all the time.
not only still use Cardui, but ad-
wise every lady ! think needs 1t, to
give 1t a trial. and several whom I
have persuaded, say they have OBJ
tanned great relief.
Another good thing I have noticed
about Cardui Is that 1t fllls out hol-
lows under the eyes, which are sunk
en- as II from q bad spell Of sickness.
1t heshens up woman's eyes, and
makes them look bright and plump
Many a woman would be pretty II 1t
were not for her sunken-in eyes.
l believe that Cardui, the woman's
tonic, is the only treatment for wom-
en-"
Do you suffer from womanly trou-
Bile? If so. give Cardui, the woman's
tonic, trial.
Judging from the experience of .
million other women who have been
benefited by this remedy, It should
surely do you good.
N B.-Yrs ~. chan..oosa Med<ae Co. L.dRes'
Advisory Depsstmeni. Chattanooga. Tsanes.e, for
ssdaf inHrdss, on your case and 6-paee book, Hons
Treatment fos Wcnea. sest in plain wIsppes. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
DREADED TO EAT.
4 Quaker Couples Experience.

How many persons dread to eat
their meals. although actually hungry
nearly all the time!
Nature never intended this should
Be 90, for we are given thing called
appetite that should guide us az TO
what the system needs at any time
and can digest.
But we get In . hurry. swallow our
food very much as We shovel coal into
the furnace. and our sense Of appetite
becomes unnatural and perverted.
Then we eat the wrong kind of food
or eat too much, and there you are
Indigestion and Its accompanying mis-
cries.
A Phila. lady said:
~My husband and I have been sick
and nervous for is or 20 years from
lrinking coifee-feverish. indigestion.
totally unfit, . good part Of the time.
for work or pleasure. We actually
dreaded to eat our meals. (Tea ID
Just a. Injurious, because 1t contains
caffeine. the same drug found in cot
fee.)
I'VE tried doctors and patent medi.
cines that counted up into hundreds
Of dollars, with little II any benefit.
Accidentally. small package OF
Postum came into my hands. made
some according to directions, with
surprising results. We both liked II
and have not used any coffee since.
.The dull feeling after meals haa
left us and we feel better every way.
We are SO we'll satisfied with Postum
that we recommend 1t to our friends
who have been made sick and nervous
and miserable by coffee" Name CIV
en- upon request. Read the little book
sThe Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Postum now comes in concentrated
powder form, called Instant Postum
II Is prepared by stirring level tea
spoonful In cup Of hot water, adding
sugar to taste. and enough cream to
bring the color to golden brown.
Instant Postum Is convenient;
there's no waste; and the flavor d
always uniform. Sold by grocers--
s0-cup tin 80 cts, 1o0-cup tin 50 cts
A Soup trial tin mailed for grocer'i
name and 2-cent stamp for postage
Postum Cereal CO. Ltd. Battle Creek
Mich Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
He's Not There.

Jimmy was sure he had something
the matter with him, 80 he went to
see the doctor, His pulse was felt.
his tongue was examined. his heart
was listened to. and his lungs we're
thumped. He seemed to be sound.
do you sleep nights?" asked the
physician.
Yes, but don't enjoy my Sleep"
"Ah--what disturbs your"
Nothing, except don't get any
good out of sleeping. 90 to sleep
the minute / hit the bed and the min
ute I'm awake have to get up. How
can fellow enjoy his sleep when he
doesn't know it?"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
Army officer Mustn't Umpire.

It is found in the army that 1t will
not do to let officers act as umpires
In ball games and orders have been
issued to forbid it. 1t seems that the
players take advantage of the great
American baseball players right to
abuse the umpire, and It is found that
It destroys the army discipline. when
the umpire is an officer, to have PR
Yates call him such names as mutt
"bone-head,s ETC.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
sanctImonIoua Penny,


Jerome S. McWade, the millionaire
collector of Duluth, was appealing on
the Mauretania for seaman's fund.
Let the collection be generous" he
said. I'VE want none Of the penny
and quarter parable here"
A penny and quarter, side by side
In pocket, fell into conversation.
I'm worth rs of YOU" said the quar-
ter laughtily.
That's true" replied the humble
penny, but in one respect, sir. I'm
superior to yourself"
"Pshaw; how so?" said the quar-
ter.
Il go to church, sir. far. far oftener
than YOU" replied the penny
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
No Money. No Marriage.

"A fortune teller told me that you
are going to marry me- said the
young man with We prominent
socks.
did sho also tell you that you are
going to inherit very large for
tuner inquired the girl with the mat
ted hair.
"She didn't say anything about q
fortune"
Then she is not much Of for
tune.teller, and you had better not
place any reliance in anything she
says" -Washington Herald.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
WIRE FENCING

Both welded and wrapped for stock,
pigs, poultry, garden and lawn. all sizes
a good heavy hog proof rs" fence for 1Sisc
per rod. Send trial order. ROOFING OF
all kinds, galvanized and painted steel
rubber and gravel coated. We have q
good rubber roofing for 75c square. all
complete. Send trial order. Mention this
paper. Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., 1896
". I'd St, Memphis. Tenn. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

THE DREADFUL DISEASE MALARIA
quickly cured by that wonderful remedy
elixir Babek.
The result has been an absolute cure
to me. and it affords me the greatest
pleasure to recommend .Babek to all
who are suffering from that dreadful
disease known as malaria. Clarence
Elmo Ergood.
Don't suffer from chills & fever. agus
lief.
Elixir Babek, so cents. all druggists. or
Klocxewsh & Co., Washington. DC. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
suffer From plaque Of Rata.

A "pied piper Of Hamerlin' is need
cd at Santa Paula, Cal. Thousands Of
rats. and all big wood rats. have In
vaded the place, and the situation ID
such that women are afraid to 60 to
church. The rats seem to have q
preference for churches and on several
occasions have forced the feminine
attendance at services to take to the
high benches. The city authorities
are seeking means to abate the pest.
The rats are believed to have been
driven out Of the woods by recent fires
In the forests.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
Quito So.

The little boy was greatly alarmed
TITS only hollow pumpkin ex-
planned his uncle
And it won't get mel"
No; it's just pumpkin with can.
die in It."
"The idea OF being scared by jack
o'-lantern.' jeered the boys father.
Never you mind, kid" said uncle.
MANY a prominent statesman has
been scared by less"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
rock load of Mother's Mind.

Six-year-old Dora returned unusu-
ally early from school the other day.
She rang the door bell There was no
answer She rang again, little
longer. Still there was no response. A
third time she pushed the button, long
and hard. Nobody came to the door.
Then she pressed her nose against
the window screen and in a shrill
voice, which carried to the ears of
every neighbor on the block, called:
Its all right, mamma. amt the
installment mani"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
philanthropist Dead.

Augusta, Ga.--Dr L. Devere Warner,
millionaire manufacturer and philan.
thropist of Bridgeport, Conn.,, died sud-
denly at his winter home here. Death
came while his wife was reading tho
morning paper to him.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

Regular practicing physicians recommend
and prescribe OXIDINE for Malaria. be-
cause it is proven remedy by years of ex-
perience. Keep bottle in the medicine
chest and administer at first sign of Chills
and Fever. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
short Of Breath.

Patience-W What sort Of dog Is
that?
Patricia knickerbocker poodle
Patience--A knickerbocker Poole!
Patrice-Yes; don't you notice his
short pants?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
FollowJno orders.

Doctor Ito Mrs. j., whose husband
y very ilD-Has he had any lucid
intervals?
Mrs. J.--'Es 'ad nothink except
what you ordered. or.-LippiR
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

"Mr. Lilsbeau, is 1t true that you
hain't got sense enough to come in
out of the rain?"
"Yes, Miss Kitty; you must always
believe what papa tells you
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

A woman always seems to think q
man can make over his silk hat rs
easily as she can make new bonnet
out OF the one she wore last year.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

Mrs. winslows Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, SOFTEN .he gums, reduces infiamma-
tion allays pain, cures wind collie Csc bottle NJ
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
Moonshiner Is Killed.

Asheville. N. C.--Mack Moss, believed
to be the leader of gang Of moon
sinners, was killed in the mountains q
Cherokee county in a clash between ~
snue officers and the outIsws.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

If your appetite is not what it should be
perhaps Malaria is developing. 1t affects
the whole system. OXIDlNE will clear
away the germs. rid YOU Of Malaria and
generally improve your condition. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

A great majority of summer ills are
situde and headaches are but two symp-
toms. OXIDINE eradicates the Malaria
germ and tones I'D the entire system. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
Not 4 Complaint.

Well, Oscar,swe ought to get In
that picture also. should think"
mo, you needn't be on every plate.
took my camera along to have some
pleasant recollections of the trip"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
Improved Some.

The Wife-Don't you think mar
riage has improved you. deas?"
The Husband-Sure thing. / was
an idiot when I married you.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

AZ summer tonic there is no medicine
that quite compares with OXIDINE. II not
only builds up the system. but taken reg
rlarly. prevents Malaria Regular or Taste
isas formula at Druggists. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

As q summer tonic there Is no medicine
that quite compares with 0XIDINE. Il not
only builds up the system, but taken reg
ularly, prevents Malaria. Regular or Taste
less formula at Druggists. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

what is that terrible noise!" asked
the pedestrian.
That" replied the policeman. lis
caused by an ordinary one cent safety
pin sticking into a 100000 baby
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

If a man didn't have wife he prob
ably wouldn't know that he had neigh
bors.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

No matter what happens, the sus-
penders man wears are never en-
tirely free from responsibilities.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
has the endorsement Of many thousands
that it has cured them Of indigestion, dys-
pepsia and weak stomach, attended by sour
risings, heartburn, foulbreath, coated tongue.
poor appetite, gnawing feeling in stomach.
bliousness and kindred arrangements ct
the stomach, liver and bowels.
In coughs and hoarseness caused by
bronchial, throat and lung affections, except
consumption, the Golden Medical Dr.
covery' Is most efficient remedy, espec-
tally IN those obstinate, bang -on-coughs
caused by irritation and congestion Of tho
bronchial mucous membranes. The Dis
covery IL not 90 good for acute coughs
arising from sudden colds, nor must Il b
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
1t takes GOOD pugilist or poor
minister to put his man to sleep.

ITCH Relieved in 80 Minutes.
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion for all kinda OF
itch. At Druggists. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
His Guess.

"Wot's inflated currency Bill?"
Dunno! less it's money wot's been
blown in. Boston Transcript.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
Proper Rescue.

How did you come out of the tilt
you had with the beauty doctor?"
We'll, managed to save my face"