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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
THE TENNIS TOURNEY.
Some Splendid Playing Being Done
and Much Interest Manifested.

The second and third matches OF
the tennis tournament were played on
the Hanneman court yesterday after
noon. Hamilton and Cole played Car.
son and Blackmon OF College in the
second match. which resulted in tie
Each team won ten games out of the
twenty played. In the third match
Hamilton and Cole were pitted against
Crawford and Graham and were de.
feated by score Of 1871 In the TWEEN
ty games played. Hamilton and Cole
have played in all matches OF the tour.
nament so far and have played good
tennis, they winning twenty-six games
in the sixty games played. The fourth
and fifth matches will be played this
afternoon between Sullivan and 0gier
OF College VS.. Bullock and Bullock in
the fourth match. and against Craw.
ford and Graham in the fifth match.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
BOARD OF OKLAHOMA A. & NJ
MAY ELECT PRESIDENT

Oklahoma City. Okla, July S.
Members OF the State Board Of Agri-
culture called to meet here today by
President G. T. Bryan would. II was
said. elect a president Of the Agrlcul.
tural and Mechanical College.
Mr.. Bryan stated that conferences
had been held with A. c. True. chief
Of the agricultural experiment work
OF the Department Of Agriculture, and
that the department would send an
agent during July to check mp the
work Of the college In experimental
agriculture.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
ENJOYED DAY FISHING.

A fishing party composed of George
Nedbalek, c. NJ. Bell, w. S. Higgs,
Roy Hudspeth. ]. Sidney Smith, Rob
ert Scale, j. b. Priddy and son Ross,
put aside the cares Of office and bust
ness yesterday and enjoyed a days
fishing on the Navasota river. They
report fine time and lots OF luck.
One hundred and forty-seven fish of
various sizes were caught by the
party. who say they never saw fish
bite better.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
NOTICE. ICE CONSUMERS.

Parties having ice books will please
tear out own coupons in order that no
careless employee will abuse this privi-
lege. Observance of this request will
greatly aid us in rendering you the
good service we so much desire.
Very truly,
BRYAN ICE co.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
A. & NJ. COLLEGE BENEFITS
BY RECENT ACT OF CONGRESS

Austin. Tex. July Sat the request
OF President Puryear OF the A. a NJ.
College. Governor colquitt has issued
proclamation permitting that insti-
tuition to participate in the benefits OF
an act recently passed by Congress
and approved by President Wilson on
May s. Under this act the Depart
mont Of Agriculture at Washington
will cooperate with agricultural col.
leges throughout the country IN teach.
ing farm subjects, The board OF d.
rectors has been instructed TO estab.
llsh these courses in the Texas instl.
tuition when the fall term opens
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
Good ROADS
COMMITTEE MEETING
Petitions Circulated to Citizens in
Bryan and in County for
Expression.

As result OF the good roads com
mittee meetings of the Bryan Com
mercial Club petitions are being cir
culated among the citizens in Bryan
and throughout the county this week to
secure an expression in regard to the
roads. If it is found that 1t is the
desire of the majority to improve the
roads of the county, this committee
will take up the work and do what
they can to bring about the results.
SO far very little has been accom-
plished except that 1t is the prevail
ing opinion among the committee,
whoich is composed OF citizens from
each neighborhood in the county, that
very little can be accomplished with
out bond issue. A special tax has
been discussed, but this idea has
proved unpopular wherever adopted
throughout the State. The United
States government at Washington has
written the club that they will send
man to Brazos County to make sur.
veys and recommendation without
cost II desired, which may be adopted
by the committee il the people over
the county express a desire for i'm
provement in this line.
The next meeting will be held Sat
urday, July II, at 2 o'clock, at the
Bryan Commercial Club room, and
anyone in the county who is interested
will be welcome to attend and take
part in the work.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
TEXAS sAprlsrs' CAMP.

Palacios. Tex, July S.-visltors and
delegates from all parts OF Texas are
attending the annual State encamp-
ment OF the Baptist Young Peoples
Union. which commenced here this
morning and will continue until July
22, inclusive. Each OF the fifteen days
OF the convention has been divided by
the program committee into regular
periods. with the business sessions
ending at noon. permitting the entire
afternoon to be used for recreation,
rest and private conferences.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
WOOD CONTRACT.
Agricultural and Mechanical College
OF Texas.

July S. 1914.
Sealed bids will be received at the
office of the president p to 4 p. m.
July l6, 1914, for one hundred and fifty
(15O) cords OF good merchantable
wood in four.foot lengths to be deliy-
cred at the Mess Hall not later than
September 10, 1914. The envelope
containing bid must be marked IBID
on wood" Each bid must be accom-
panied by a certified check for one
sixth of the amount of the bid. A
bond of sufficient amount will be re-
Quired of the successful bidder to In
sure observance of contract. Copy of
the contract may be seen at the presi'
dents office. The right is reserved to
reject any and all bids.
CHARLES PURYEAR,
President Pro Tempore.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
BAPTIST PRAYER MEETING.

The subject for study and discussion
at the prayer service at the First Bap'
list Church tonight will be Faith"
After the prayer service there will be
a meeting of the officers and teachers
Of the Sunday school. The service Is
open to all and all will be welcomed.
NJ. e. WEAVER, Pastor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
FIRST OF CROP SOLD.

Plainview, Tex, July S.-The first
load of this years wheat was market
ed here today by Marshall II. Phelps,
farmer living east of Plainview. The
grain tested 59Is pounds, bringing a
cents.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
MUskooEE, OKLA. HAS
PAY BACK DAY


Muskogee, Okla, July S.-Muskogee
folk arose early today. each wonder.
ing what he or she would get, for to.
day was formally set aside by Mayor
James L. Garrett as Take Back What
You've Borrowed Day" All who have
borrowed even a cup of -four have
been urged to return II today.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
PLAN NEW CHURCH.

Goldthwaite. Tex. July S.-Members
Of the Progressive Christianu Church
have approved plans for the erection
OF a new church building at an early
date Brick or concrete will be the
material used in construction.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
METHODIST PRAYER MEETING.

The midweek prayer service OF /
Methodist Church will be held at S:1b
o'clock tonight. The study In the sun
day school lesson will be continued
Let there be a full attendance.
GLENN FILM. Pastor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
ERECTING GIN.

Chandler Tex, July S.-A complete
ly equipped gin is being built here
by Dabney White. It will be finished
and ready to run within two weeks
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
IMPROVE LIGHT PLANT.

Yorktown. Tex. July S.-Extenslye
improvements to the light and ice
plants are being made by the Southern
Utility, which recently became inter
ested in property at this place.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08

In the West there is a strong I'M
preston that the Chicago Great West
ern. the Chicago a Eastern Illinois.
the Pere Marquette and the Detroit
Toledo G. Ironton are ON the verge of
changes in their operation and man
agement which will work changes in
their present close relations with their
connections.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08

o. s. Johnson of the firm of Johnson
& Rohds left today for tour of Madi-
son and Leon Counties on business
He will demonstrate the Studebaker
automobile and is making the trip in
a 1914 model Studebaker car.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
WILL COMPLETE HALL.

Waxahachie, Tex, July S.--A cam
paign has been inaugurated by the
Chamber OF Commerce to raise $4,000
for the purpose of completing Drane
Hall, the girls dormitory at Trinity
University.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
CONFESSED TO n
MURDER OF GIRL

Chicago, ILL.,, July s.-B. c. II. Smith.
n salesman. confessed that he muir
dered fouryear-old Hazel Weinstein
here last night. He choked her to
death.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08

The tax valuation OF the Pennsyl.
vania Railroad properties in cuyahoga
County. Ohio, has been increased from
50 100000 TO sli.OOO,0OO. , -"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08

The Maryland Steel Company, a
subsidiary OF the Pennsylvania Steel
Company. has received an order for
5000 tons OF steel rails from the
Queensland Government Railway OF
Australia. This Is a new business,
and II is understood that the order
was taken on favorable terms.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08

LOST = At singing convention. Sun
day, at Steep Hollow. gold cuff but.
ton with chip diamond setting. Re
ward II returned to Eagle Printing
Company or w. J. Kirk.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08

Stockholders OF the Mississippi 4
81. Louis have approved plans for O
merger OF the two lines.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
RAILROAD NOTES.

The Grand Trunk has added a new
fast train between Chicago. Montreal
and Toronto.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08

Mrs. George Smith went to Marlin
today to Join her husband In a visit
10 friends in that city.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08
LOST

LoST-Gold watch; initials on front
II. II. s., X. p. fob attached; $40 re.
ward for return. Lost between City
National Bank and court house. II. n.
McAshan.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08

The drastic economy which the rail-
roads OF the Eastern part of the coun-
try are exercising is well illustrated
by the Baltimore 4 Ohio. For the
last two months the purchases OF ma
terlals by this road have been limited
TO the barest necessities. II Is upder'
stood that the company's purchasing
agents have been forbidden to order
any supplies over IS in amount unless
such purchase is first approved by the
president or one OF the vice presi-
dents.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08

ss-.xy 'crican Museum OF Safety
f.-s one thousand railroads In
las CO. TRY the conditions for the
completion OF the Anthony n. Brady
memorial medals. These medal sare
TO be awarded to the electric railway
company which for the year has done
the most TO conserve the safety and
health OF It's employees and the public,
The railroad committee In the Mas
sachusetts Legislature is divided on
the bill to secure the divorce Of the
Boston q Maine. The Federal author
tiles do not oppose the decision which
provides that the State retain Its claim
on the stock.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-08

The last OF the costs In the Mis-
souri, rate litigation with the railroads
which was begun in 1905 has been
paid, the Burlington being taxed with
more than $4,000 of the total, which
exceeded $4,000. twelve roads having
been involved in the fight.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-30
FIRST BOIL OF OPEN COTTON SHOWN
NEW BALES WILL BE ROLLING
INTO MARKET BEFORE MANY
DAYS NOW.

An open boil Of cotton, fully ma
tured, was shown in Bronwood Mon
day afternoon by Mr.. w. NJ. Holland,
one of the we'll known farmers of
that section of the county.
1t was from a fifty-acre field that
is now thick with hollis nearly grown,
and in a few days Mr., Holland ex-
poets to begin picking.
He marketed the first bale in Ter
rell last year, and the indications are
that he will do so again this year.
The cotton crop is much further
advanced than it was at this tia e
last year, and it is generally predict
ed that several bales will be mar
keted in the county during July,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-30
REV. J. H. ALLEN STRICKEN.
Both He and Wife at Sanitarium I'M
der Treatment For Typhoid.


The many friends here of Rev. ].
H. Allen, a former highly esteemed
pastor of the Brentwood Methodist
church, will read with much regret
the following from the current issue
OF the Richland News:
The many friends of Rev. J. H.
Allen will regret to learn that he has
been stricken with fever presumed
10 be typhoid and carried to the
sanitorium at Plains for treatment.
1T is remembered that Mrs. Allen
was carried there about ten days ago
and is still there under treatment for
typhoid. We have not learned the
diagnosis of Rev. Aliens sickness,
Out presume he has also contracted
typhoid fever. The little children
nave been sent to relatives in Airing
ION until their parents regain their
lealth. Rev. and Mrs. Allen have
Oeen very unfortunate in having so
huch sickness in their family during
'nls year, and it is certainly hoped
'ldt they will soon be on permanent
'Oad to good health again"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-30
The Public Library.

The members of the Library Asso-
citation are again disappointed in that
the new Carnegie library building
will not be completed for some days,
and moving is necessarily delayed.
This is to put the reading public on
notice that membership is to be re-
tanned in the old library through
July at the same rates as heretofore.
The delay in the completion of the
building is caused by the failure to
receive some finishing material which
the architect specified should be
bought in New York.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-30
PROMINENT BRONWOOD COUPLE wed
Mr.. Carter Martin and Miss Clara
Patton Are United i'm MatrimOny.

Mr.. Carter Martin and Miss Clara
Patton Are United i'm MatrimOny.
A marriage of interest was that of
Mr.. Carter Martin and Miss Clara
Patton, both of Brentwood, at 2:3O
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon. 1t was
very quiet affair, only immediate rel
atives witnessing the ceremony,
which was performed by Rev. John
Hudson at the home of the bride.
Mrs. Martin is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Patton and is we'll
known and admired for her many
womanly qualities, while the groom
is popular young farmer with
wide circle of friends. The many
beautiful gifts, consisting of cut
glass, china and silver, attest the es-
TEEN in which both are held. Mr..
Martin is a brother of Mr.. T. w. Mar
tin of Dawson. Among the out of
town guests were Mr.. and Mrs. T. w.
Martin of Dawson, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Weston of Dawson, Mrs. John q.
Goepp of Eufaula and Mr.. and Mrs.
Wright Kitchens of Leesburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin left immed1-
ately after the ceremony for points IN
Alabama, after which they will be at
home in Bronwood.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-30
DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY.
Local Organization Has Just Finish
ed One of Its Best Years Work.

Ell ODc Oh EUS DcSU Il car NOEh"
Despite the rain storm Friday af-
ternoon nine members of the Mary
Brantley Chapter U. D. c. met at the
home of the president, Mrs. B. NJ.
Davidson, to clear up the business of
the year before adjournment for the
summer vacation Matters of great
interest were passed upon and new
lines of work suggested, and al
though the attendance was so small
much was accomplished looking to
the best interests of the cause.
The past year. considered from ev-
cry viewpoint, has been one of the
best in the history of the chapter.
The programs have been educative,
entertaining and inspirational. While
all the patriotic undertakings Of the
body have not been completed they
are we'll under way and interest will
not be allowed to lag.
Plans for another years work are
in the hands of capable women who
are deeply interested in the growth
of the chapter. 1t has been deemed
wise to change the time of meeting
from September to May inclusive.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-30
THE wEEvIL is APPROACHING

Only Two Counties Now Between the
Pest and Georgia Line.
Mr.. R. L. Saville has received
letter from the cashier OF an Anda-
lusia. Ala, bank in which it is stated
that the boil weevil has appeared IN
that county this season, and in SUM
Gent numbers in some parts OF 1t as
to be disastrous to the cotton crop.
There are now only two counties
in Alabama between the weevil ana
the Georgia line, and it is possible
for the pest to reach this state TINS
wear though it is not probable that
it will come before next year.
In the meantime the wise farmer
will change his method of farming
and get ready for the weevil.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-30
HAPPENINGS AT HEROD
THE NEWS OF THE WEEK PARA.
GRAPHED FOR NEWS READERS.
Several Mules Succumb to the Heat.
Primitive Baptist Minister Will
Preach, News Notes.

Primitive Baptist Minister Will
Preach. News Notes.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Massey OF
Bronwood, Col. j. w. Harris of Cuth-
bert, Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Worsham
of Fort Gaines and Misses Mary and
Elizabeth Worsham took tea with
Mr.. and Mrs. D. j. Dennis Thursday
evening. 1t was a delightful occa-
sion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis spent the first
of the week in Shellman, where they
were delightfully."- entertained by Mrs.
Sallie Cheney and other relatives.
Mr.. George McLain and Miss Julia
McLendon attended the Hanna-Den-
mis- wedding at Mr.. and Mrs. w. w.
Massey's in Brentwood.
Rev. ]. H. Barwick, prominent
Primitive Baptist minister, will
preach at the Baptist church here
Wednesday night.
Mr.. James Balkcom, Mr.. and Mrs.
Brooks and Mrs. Woolbright have
been recent guests of Mr.. H. F. Mel
ton and family.
Mrs. L. Lamar and Martha and
Lucius Lamar of Dawson and Edwin
Gurr of Macon visited Mrs. H. F..
Nation Tuesday
Miss Alma McLain will return Sat-
urday from a delightful visit to diff
ferent points in Florida and this
state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis were pleas
antly entertained by Mr. and Mrs. K.
w. Harris of near Shellman this
week.
Several mules succumbed to the
heat here last week and were put out
of business temporarily. A few died.
Miss leila May Brim of Cotton,
who was a pleasant guest of Miss
Winnie Brim, has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. S. Dennard and
Mr.. James Dennard of Atlanta have
visited Mrs. J. J. McLain.
A number of the junior set were
entertained Saturday afternoon by
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis.
Mr.. D. J. Dennis spent Tuesday and
Wednesday in PARROT, the guest OF
Mr.. Ed Pinkston.
Mrs. John T. Cocker and Miss Flo
rine Cocker will leave for Clermont,
Ga, Friday.
Miss Alice Moreland of Sasser has
been, a popular guest of Miss Julia
McLendon.
Mrs. Matte Jordan of Washington,
D. c., is a popular guest of Mrs. H.
F. Melton,
Mr.. c. NJ. Harris spent the week
end at home and returned to Panacea
Monday.
Mr.. Ichabod Balkcom and family
have visited relatives here the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Brim have re-
turned from a pleasant visit to Flor
ida.
Mr.. Homer Selman of Louisville,
KY, has been a popular visitor.
One of our popular couples had Il
callers Friday afternoon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-30
Miss Farrar Undergoes Operation.

Miss Lille Farrar, who recently
went to Athens to visit her sister,
Mrs. G. G. Bond, went from there to
Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore
for treatment. Her many friends
here will be interested in knowing
that she underwent an operation Sat
urdav. and is reported to be doing
well.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-30
.1IfEDERATECHILDREN
arm RUTHERFORD CHAP
W. ORGANIZED SATURDAY.
TER OI'"A
,.+ Each Child a Gard With
PCS Vome of Every Member In-
,.bed On Georgia Flag.

o,ibPd On u UCO1 -" A~S'
,., Mrs. G. w. Dozier as leader
Wv" aS:,dran of the Confederacy met
tlS rganization at the Woman's
l a,., house Saturday afternoon. Sew
Vl ~ members of Mary Brantley Chap
a'' - n r manifested their interest
Vt .tng present to meet the goodly
sor of Young folks interested IN
n'ul ,ork The chapter is launched
l' S the name of Mildred Ruther-
s WIZ which of itself carries prestige
lO'1' irsniration. Miss Rutherford
SHu .bown her appreciation of the
p'' n,imont in many ways. She pre-
WIZ t.d 70 the chapter a copy OF her
's Iondid book, "The South in History
% s1 Literature" and has sent to eacn
'sild a patriotic card suitably deco
' +.d with the name of each member
i low on a tiny Georgia flag. The
~. .1 hears this sentiment characters
II If Miss Rutherford's love and 10y
.nv for her native state;
Here's to the land of the sweet
peach blossom,
The land of cotton and good old
postum,
Where the sugar cane and roses grow,
Where hopes soar high and stars
bend low,
Whore women are fair and men are
great
Here's to dear old Georgia, Dixie's
Empire State"
These certificates of membership
were accompanied by large poster,
after the reading of which the most
skeDtical would be fully convinced
that Georgia leads in almost every
thing worth while.
If has been decided that the meet
ings of the Children of the Confed-
eracy shall be held monthly from
September to May inclusive. Miss
Rutherford will soutline the years
work as a special compliment to this
chapter.
The young people of Dawson be-
gin their patriotic work under the
brightest auspices, and all who love
the cause will wish for them increas-
ed membership, keen interest and
the largest success along all lines of
endeavor. The following officers
were elected
Mrs. G. w. Dozied directress, Lou
Use McNulty president, Nellie Alex
ander first vice-president, Davenport
Edwards second vice-president, Will
lie Chappell recording secretary, Lou
ella Nasworthy corresponding secre-
tary, Hunter Bell treasurer, Florrie
Tweedy historian, Pearl Wallace re-
porter. Flower committee: Tillie
Barnes, Marvin Clifton and Ards
Williams.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-30
GANNAGE GOES TO ATTEND Meeting
Terrell County Man President of Ru-
raj Mail Carriers Association.

Mr.. George NJ. Gammage, of Bron-
wood, has gone to Atlanta to attend
the annual convention of the Rural
Letter Carriers Association of Geor-
gia, of which he is the president.
The convention will meet on July
3rd and be in session two days, and
several hundred carriers from all sec
tions of the state are expected to be
in attendance.
An interesting programme has
been arranged for the meeting, and
Governor Slaton is down for an ad-
dress.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-30
Coughs and Colds Weaken System

4
Continued coughs colds and prom
chial troubles are depressing ana
weaken the system. Loss of weight
and appetite generally follow. Get
a SOC bottle of DR.. Kings New DIS
covery today. 1t will stop your
cough. The first dose helps. the
best medicine for stubborn coughs
colds and all throat and lung troup-
les Mr.. O. H. Brown. Muscatlne'
Ala. writes: "My wife was SICK
during the hot summer months anu
I honestly believe DR.. Kings Ne"
Discovery saved her life" Good lot
children. soc and 500 at your
druggists.