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Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
Our Merchandise Is Good, But Freighs Are high and
Barrels and Boxes Are Flmsy, South America Finds

Cleveland. Oct 2.--How the United
States is winning markets In South
America is an interesting story, as told
by Albert Reed, late Of the consular
service in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Mr..
Reed has just come here to study for
with view to increasing his useful
ness when he returns to Ecuador.
American manufactured'p products =
says Mr.. Reed, "are generally superb
or to those of England. Germany, and
other European countries. But the
European exporters were on the
ground first, and there, are obstacles
to be overcome. To mention few
Of them:
= "English and German goods are
cheaper, and allow South American
jobbers greater profits. The. jobbers
are spften reluctant to take .on Amer
lean lines. but when they do, and the
superiority Of the goods becomes ap-
parent, the trade will not be satisfied
with anything else.
Where Germans Excel.
American exporters are often
negligent about taxing care Of their
Let me illustrate: American cement
is preferred to German cement be-
cause 1t. does. not harden so rapidly.
The Germans ship, their cement In
stee, driin,a ins,Irine \: safe delivery.
arica sends sscement In, cheap
barrels and in transit. many a hoop
comes loose The barrels start to fail
~ ,,ieces and often they are found to
<. 10 phsif" smntv on arrival At destina-
tton. .... .4.
. "I recall q specific instance of care
ess..v. Garnnan MN -. nerchant n Guayauuii or.
dered d set Of counter scales from q.
f;rnY IN the. TInited states. The scales
wara @ = shinned inn % in an ordinary, packing
hor - without excelsior. and the.
wei1hts. Int no scales. The box had
faiiea r. ghoId toEether. The German
merchant ] related tho incident At every
nnnortmnitv. to ) dernonstrafe the in
Ssrioritv Sr ~ q mericam - ds - coin-
M ed wit,; thnsa1 a. a. ti,es FatherIand.
: = = - JJncIa; , s;a1n RnnstA Efcfrhts, l'a.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
RECEIVES. Note ON
ARABIC QUESTION
Understood That Message
Il 4. Will Open Way to Set
Isl. tlernent of Case.

New York Oct. Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador,
delivered to Secretary Lansing today
the note from the German govern
ment concerning the Arabic case,
which, tits understood, it affords a
negotiable basis for a settlement of
the question.
q The ambassador was cioseted with
Secretary Lansing only g. few min
utes, leaving with him the note. the
contents OF which are not disclosed.
Secretary Lansing will take the
note to Washington where it will be
decided whether it is satisfactory.
twas leHrned reliably that, the note
furnishes the basis for further nego-
tiations, and from thisSit is inferred
that while admitting the principle that
merchantmen would not; be tor
pedoed without warning, Germany is
anxious to submit ito arbitration the
question OF fact as to. whether the
Arabic &waE engaged in a. hostile act
when torpedosd, and how much; in
sdemnity must sbespaid IL the verdict is
against the German .commander.
Secretary: lansing expects to leave
for Washington tonight.
Taking a like attitude as Lansing,
Won Rernstorff d eclined TO scomment in
any way regarding the contents OF the
mote which he delivered. Both said
the matter liz strictly lysconfidentiail
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
ARTISTS SISTER
KILLED IN AUTO

Los Angeles, Cal, Oct. miss
Clio Davenport, sister of the late car
toonist, Homer Davenport, Is dead and
her fiance, Frank Travers. an official
of the Panama-Pacific Steamship COM
pany. Is in a precarious condition as
the result of an automobile accident
at downtown corner.
The couple was strolling near the
hotel where Miss Davenport had been
staying with her mother and sisters
when they were struck by an uniden-
titled automobilist, who reported the
accident to nearby druggist and then
disappeared. Skulls Of both were
fr3 3ctured
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
Still REGARD EASTERN FIGHTING
!. As MOST IMPORTANT; BULGARIA
NARPLANS GROW MORE Definite

London, Oct.-2-The situation on the eastern
front still is regarded in London as of greatest ,e-
diate Importance, notwithstanding the new offensive
in the west To transfer the of gravity of the
French and British.
The menacing attitude of Bulgaria doubtless is
having marked bearing the activity of the allies
in France and Belgium for increasing the pressure on
the German lines would exert decided influence on
the plans of the Austrans and Germans to concentrate
heavy force the Serbian frontier should they co<
init themselves to fresh campaign in the Ba1kans
with the assistance of Bulgaria.
Some sections of the British press are urging
Greece and the allies strike quickly insisting dpos
macy is no longer able to avert the crisis
special Petrograd dispatch speak of the inn
provernent of the Russian positions. ,
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
DATES FOR bali.
CANES ARE FIXED
First Game VIII Y be Played
at Philadelphi Oct.
:. 4. Eighth l.ll l !.

New, York. Oct. q 1.-The national
commission at It's sme ling today de-
cided that the, first game. of the
worlds baseball series will be played
in Philadelphia octoberss.
The second game ID set for the next
day. October 9. tn the same city. The
third ana :fodrth.. gam will be played
jas Z & Il sI..s. ~ 81 rsIaasc.
lively, the mi ! Is q sfpssiS octo-
Der 1s. ana the. sixth Boston; octo.-
Der IA. -.l .,.s3 -. art
T The seventh game if one is .neces-
sary. will be played Friday october
%15. The place, for this game will be
chosen bv the toss of a coin.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02

Lancaster, Pa. Oct. s2.-E. M. Zell.
SO years old, and four school children
were killed late yesterday when their
automobile was struck by Pennsyl-
vania railroad express train at q. grade
crossing near Leola. Two other chill
dren were SO badly injured that they
may die.
after school, and was taking them for
ride In the country when the acci-
dent happened. There is a sharp curve
in the road upon approaching the
crossing and 1t Is believed this pre-
vented him from seeing the train.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
THINK GERMAN
THRUST AT END

London, Oct. 2.-The Petrograd
correspondent Of Reuters Telegram
company sends, the following:
latest dispatches. are Of the opinion
that the great German thrust east
of Svientsyany Con the main line of
the Warsaw Wilma -Dvinsk- sk-Petrograd d
railroad) may be considered at an
END The enemy being forced back
towSTds the DVinsk wilma railway, the
Russians are efiih IT, Slfs "a, cir
f1os e ths sSllsh aSa west west
my's offensive. from. Aiga to the Pinsk
region has been arrested. It is point
ed out with satisfaction that the ene-
my, although greatly reinforced, ap-
parently has been unable to follow
up the recapture Of Lutsk."
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
Mobilizing All Men up
to So Years of Age

Milan. Italy. Oct. 2.-(via Paris)-
Bulgaria is mobilizing all men up to
the age of SO. according to Corriers
Della Serbia, Bucharest correspondent.
No citizen under IS is permitted to
leave the country, and martial law haa
been proclaimed.
Pro-GermAn manifestations are 10.
ported In Bulgarian cities along the
Danube.
Bulgarian artillery, the correspond.
ent says, Is being nassed along the
frontier Of Dobrudja, the part Of Ru-
mania bound by the Black sea and
Danube which was taken from Bull.
garia In 1873. and given to Rumania.
This section has a cosmopolitan
population.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02

United States consulate In Guayaquil,
and Albert Reed. S
bills Of ladins, drafts and the like. e
i 4. Endeavor to establish II more
through s steamshtp lines, charging
more moderate freights. & 8.
5. ADVERTISE. # ISL 81
Yes. It Pays. .44 sss 33:s
South American people are very,
responsive to good advertising !, n; says.
Mr.. Reed. ;ssAn enterprising Troy Arm,
making q well-knoWn brand OF col-
lars has advertised very literally siIli.
South America, with the result that it
has literally captured the market No,
man who wears linen I collars: would
consider himself properly dressed II
he didn't have this brand. = n s:.sS M a
Much has been written about the,
need for easier credits ( for. south.
AfnalicAn buyers. It ID true that 5thc
activities Of the National city 4b4tak
Of New York In creating South III
lean branches have NJ beSn - dedl
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
new REPORTS ADD
TO TAE|.L0SS'E|;S!I,
Estimates That Property
Loss Of $12, 100000 Has
Been Done.

New Orleans, Oct 2.-The number
of known dead. reported dead. and
persons missing in Louisiana and Mis-
sissippi as a result of Wednesday
nights tropical hurricane is put at
$40 in the total compiled here today
from reports from many points on the
gulf coast and in the interior.
The property damage is estimated
$12,00O.000. 1t Is considered certain
the total dead in the storm would
number at least $50. ...,>
The known death list already stands
at 224, with 208 reported dead. -In
addition, there are III known miss
ing.
Throughout the stornn-swept terri
tory tho property damage is enor-
nous. parties returning. from the
Delta section reporting the, destruction
of rich plantations, and wipihg out
of crops. ~ ;a4i5 Z =
Relief work is progressing rapidly,
due in great part to2the quick ,recov-
cry made hers and in the larger cities,
s&rom the stfects g.f the ehsFr3saHe S.; -;
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
WORD OF DEATH OF
\ REV. KAPP RECEIVED

Boston, Oct. 2.-News Of the death
at Diarbekir, Asiatic Turkey. Of the
Rev. George Perkins Knapp. : nlis-
sionary. about August 10 laat. was
received yesterday by the American
board of commissioners of foreign
missions. Mr.. Knapp has been stH- $
toned at Bitlis, which, on the with
drawal Of the Turkish forces from
\ Van before the Russian advance he
|came one OF the storm centers OF the
war. :.ssss$;i. ~ * t.ss 81
Why he left.the and the naturesof
had been nsengagedsiins missionary work
In Turkey for the past 2bayears.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
Allies are Equipped For
Terrific Drive for Weeks

Paris, Oct. 2.-The allies have tho
guns and the shells that will carry
the present great offensive to victory.
Senator Stephen Pichon, former for
.etgn minister Of France. declared in
an interview.
This is the great Offensive, but 1t
las only begun" said Senator =Pichon:-
will be thrust home before It
Stops; OF that I am convinced.
Until the present we lacked ma
terials. We had no heavy artillery.
our ammunition supplies were insult
fcient. We are now amply provided
with everything needful. We have
both big guns and plenty of shells.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
FREE DEPARTURE
FOR ARMEN|ANS
This Will be Given to All
Who Intend to Become
American Citizens.

Washington. Oct. 2.-Turkey haS
been consulted as to the emigration
Of all Armenians who actually will be.
come naturalized American citizens on
their arrival in this country.
Ambassador Morgenthau at Con.
stantinople arranged with the Turkish
government for a free departure Of
ALI Armenians for whose intention II
is to become naturalized Americans
he can vouch.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
KELLY JAILED
FOR 0 FRAUDS IN
MANITOBA JOB
Contractor in Charge of Par
lament Work Captured
in Chicago.

Chicago Oct. 2.-Thomas Kelly,
millionaire Canadian contractor, ar
rested here yesterday in connection
with alleged frauds in the construc-
ton of parliament buildings at Win
nipeg. declared today he would flight
extradition and go back when I am
good and ready"
'tective Sergeant O'Brien are prepar-
ed to go before a United States COM
missioner to apply for three warrants,
charging Kelly with operating a con-
fldence game, with perjury and with
conspiracy.
Winnipeg. Man, Oct. News of
the arrest Of Thomas Kelly in Chi
cago was sensation of the day In Win
nipeg. 1t was q dramatic climax to
rumofs which have been flying thick
court pEncesdinga in connaGtian with
charges against Kelly will be held In
Winnipeg next week. 4 a
The case will come up before one
of the. magistrates and q, certain
amount Of evidence will be taken in
connection with the allegations. Court
will proceed in much the same man
ner as II Kelly were on hand. Evil
dence taken will be forwarded to Chi
CdSo TO. De u5eQ at the eXtradlt1On
trial. Although r. A. Bonnar and per-
haps other Manitoba counsel will be
present Eat the proceedings in Chi
cago, the crown will have to be rep
resented by an attorney from the H.
linois bar.
Bonnar and Commissioner of Police
McRae will not be in Chicago until
tonight, and no new development are
expected during the day. Chief JUS
tice Mathers has been appointed COM
missioner to investigate all matters
pertaining to the construction of the
new law courts and the new power
house. Thomas Kelly and sons were
sub-contractors.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
SEE RELEASE I | !: Of
CHARLTON soon
Jurists Believe American,
Charged with Wife Muir
der, is Near Freedom.

Como, Italy (via Paris)-Jurists
believe Porter Charlton. the Ameri-
can whose trial on the charge of mur.
dering his wife will begin here Octo-
Der s, will be sentenced to a term Of
Imprisonment shorter than he already
has undergone and that consequently
he will be freed immediately after the
sentence is pronounced.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
$50 NILE RACE
IS POSTPONED
Contest for Astor Cup Stop
ped by Rain-Date to be
Decided Soon.

New York, Oct. 2.-The $50 mile
automobile race. for the Astor cup is
scheduled for Sheepshead Bay speed
way today, was officially postponed
on account of rain.
Definite announcement as to when
the race will be held will be made
later
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
D D|READNAUGRTS WILL
CONTINUE As I ~ Il,
fACT0R.|N naval WAR
BARN BARRED FOR
!, PORTER'S SLUMBER

st. Paul, MINI. Oct. 2.-Martin sa-
bavo. porter, will have . barn5at Rice
and Front streets as his hotel no
longer.
In police court, on trespassing
charge, Sabavo declared that he did
not stay at his home at 757 Van Bu-
rem street because; he couldn't agree
with his father.", Si
Judge Boerner, released him after
cautiontng him to find a home.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
GOVERNMENT WILL
NOT BE. E.CHANGED

Washington, Oct. 2.-Judge Sumner
Lobsinger of the United States court
in China. who called on President Will
son Yesterday. expressed the opinion
that the form of government Of China
would not be changed at this time
from republic to monarchy.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
AUSTRIA PREPARED TO SEND
/ ULIlNlIuM MT0RUNAN|A;;
DEMAND SHIPMENT of arms

London, Oct. Am Am
:sterdam dispatch says Aus
itria is about#to send Ruma-
MIA an ultirnatuln demanding
free passage Of f munitions to
Turkey.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
AFFIDAVITS ARE IS .
HANDED TO JUDGE

Duluth, Mimi, Oct 2.-Final afl-
davits In the Hibbing paving injunc-
tional suit filed by three of the prin-
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-10-02
SPANISH STEAMER
.s' I. WRECKED TODAY

Bilbao. spain; Oct. 2sThe Spanish
Iteamer MillAn Carrasco was wrecked
and eleven members sof the crew
drowned. l55' SslI 5sl;s.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-09
RED Fox in Town

Hon. G. z. Hartman, member
of the West Virginia House OF
Delegates from this county, has
been IN his home city for the past
week looking after bis real estate
interests. Mr.. Hartman went 70
his farm IN Tszewen, Va, when
the extra session Of the Iegis-
lature adjourned and was consn-
ed 70 the house because of illness
for about two weeks.
Mr.. Hartman. who is Familiarity
called Red Fox" BY his friends.
Is being congratulated on every
hand because Of his unceasing
wstchfDIness OF the interests OF
his constituents during the re-
cent session OF the legIslatu re-
and n possible he Is more pop-
alAr In Mcdowell than before
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-09
CITY
:. b. SCOTT.

Our city awoke IN surprise saturday
morning to see the ground white with
snow but il Was soon gone after old Sol
smiled uDon u.
Regsrdless OF the snox car4Sl moun-
tsins, We had a very pleasant Ea-t~r.
though the atmosphere was considerable
cool The churches were ,hronged A.
well As the streets with our .ashionable
people with many new frocks in the lat
est style.
The sunday school Of the Firsr Baptist
Church rendered an excellent program
Sunday evening. IL was conducted lev
Mrs. DIR. Corbin.
Also tie Faster exercises # the VI. r.
Church Was very successful.
The Need More church rendered their
Easter program Last evening viii, much
success.
Mr.. A. b. Miller. uncle Of Nathinal
Miller. died at Dublin last Friday.
Mrs Hannah Il Rapsy is indispo-e,i
This week. Wehope for her recovery soon.
PULASKI Was honored by the presence
of a host Of friends from various CITIES
and schools. Miss Virginia Scott of the
Christisnsburg Institute spent the Easter
at home. Mr.. o. NJ. Clark. a graduate
Christiansburg Institute and A prosnect-
i've medical stndent for University of
fennsylvsniz, was among the number
Who visited tie city. The Young Mems
Social Club gave a social at the South.
west Hotel in honor of tho-e who uere
visiting.
Miss - h. Scott, Clerk II the Southern
AID Society Of Virginia, will leave mex,
week for few days stay at Gary. W
Va with her brother. Mr.. Harry Scott
t. J. Milliner, Supt., will be inspect
ing on his regular rounds at Pocahontn,
and Tszewell, in a few days.
Mrs Rev. Campbell has teen with IL
Tor several days conducting a meeting a
the Holy Church.
Mrs Famine Crosby who left us a few
days ago for the Red Cross Sanitoriuu
At Louisville, Ky, where she will tax
mp tram nsrse course, is reported to b
getting along tine with her training.
Mrs Ethel Millner is expecting t. Wis
Il Ms. Msude Woods Of Pocahonta
next week.
Mr.. Cha. Jones who has been snfFer
ing with lumbAeo for several weeks
improving, after following Editor Whit
tico's prescription Whittico "shoul
worry"
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-09
DR.. JOSEPH BROWN
LOCATED HERE

DR. Joseph Brown, formerly OF Bran
well has moved 70 this city and - locate,
IN the house formerly occupied by DIR
W. III. Ambrose Barrett.
DIR. Brown Is well known in Keystone
being a member OF the Flat Top Med
cal association. and a close friend ol
Dr. Marshall, Harrison and Colson
lie u physician and surgeon Of ability.
and, no doubt will make good in this city
The doctor brings with him his family
consisting Of wife and baby girl. Mn.
Brown will be a valuable addition o.
Keystone society.
The many friends Of DR. Joseph Brown
wish him the success which his accom-
Plishments merit.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-09
ART EXHIBITION
IN WASHINGTON
Richard L. Brown, For
mer West Virginian
Exhibits Paintings
LARGE CROWDS VIEW PAINT.
lNCS.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., April IO.-From
Easter Sunday until Thursday lovers of
Art IN the capitol city viewed with AID
probation the paintings Of Richard Ions
dale Brown. who is former student of
the West Virginia Collegiate Institute
and whose works of art have attracted
national attention and brought forth fa-
vorable comment from art lovers. art
eritirs and artists all over the country.
Perhaps word about young Brown
would he of interest. His life, until about
eighteen years Of age was spent in the
nils OF West Virginia, and his first pic
lures were made before he had ever seen
painting With several of these under
ms arm he begsn TO approach the art
dealers of New York. DISCOURAGED and
"ell-nigh disheartened he sought ont Mr..
Brush, who saw in these crude att-mpts
the true artists instinct. Later the y
A A. e. +. interested itself in him and
through the efforts Of Miss Mary White
Ovintton, he Was enabled to hold an ex
h'bition at the Ovington Brothers' Com
pany Of Fifth avenue, New York. a most
unusual opportunity for one so young.
His work Is most fsvorably described
IN an opinion OF IL which has been pub
lished by Will Rothenstein, himself a
great artist: Mr. Brown has a very
precious gift-a vision Of his own nature
which has a touching quality of beauty. >"
This art exhibit was held in the parlors
OF the home Of Mrs Carrie Clifford at 1914
9TH 81 y. w Mrs. Clifford is an art
lover Poetess and lecturer and is doing
all IN her power 10 encourage the young
Negro artist Many Of Washington
leading citizens viewed the work OF the
young mountaineer and the papers gave
splendid accounts Of the exhibition which
were very complimentary to the artist.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-09
C0vlNGTON

pleasurable event 81 the week WAS a
play given 10y Pine Street Circle i'm the
church hall "Wednesday March 81. TIL.
play, which Was entitled Slshtown District
Convention, attracted the CROW del house
To the utmost. One OF the greatest novel
ties was the sermon preached by Mr.. G.
L. Hall He is an extraordinary laugh
producer.
Miss Lucy Tomblin Of Clifton Forge
Is visiting relatives and friends in Ron
ceverte this week.
Joseph Morris, the son OF Mr.. George
Morris OF Warm Springs, was seriously
wounded by heing struck over the head
with a lantern. tie Was taken "a the c.
q q. Hospital in Clifton Forge wednes-
day, March 81, for medical treatment
GAN APPEAL TO WHOM 1T MAY
CONCERN
This incident strikes my mind so forci-
bly,, feel that l have not discharged my
duty in this respect until have made
an attempt tn call my peoples attention
70 IT, As ! was soliciting insurance the
other day | went into one OF our homes
and found a white agent standing over
one OF our women with his hat ON de-
handing her 10 take out some insurance
am not saying anything against insu-
rance but 1t is high time for us to de-
mand the same respect from the whit
agents a. they do from Us. see no rea-
son Why the white agents can't make
their living amongst their own race a.
Ne are forced % make our living among
ours. The insurance commissioner has
50 arranged II that a certain sum OF
money has 10 he deposited with the state
before they can 10 business, and il the
Negro insurance. agents are forced To DC
business amongst themselves, why not
compel the white agents to leave us alon.
on this line. word To the wise 10 snf
hcient
Mr. Archie Wright and daughter, Mrs
Julia Matthews, are spending sometim.
in OIlestan, w. Va.
sunday, April 4. Was a buoy day 70
our people. Each Of the Baptist church
~ rendered interesting programs at
o'clock. They were well attended.
An interesting feature Of this week wa
a contest drill, given Monday night q
the church hall for the benefit Of Fir
Baptist church The contestants wer
well trained. the ladies being under th
auspices Of Mrs. Carrie Miller, the gen
tlemen under Mr.. John Walker. Ate
the drills. the audience were allowed Q
east a vote Of one cent for the best drill
The ladies, as were expected, won, So Q
10.
Miss Mary Goodwin Of Clifton Forg
spent Easter Sunday and Monday wit
Misc Lillian Saddler Of this city. Mis-
saddler is one Of our public school teach
ers.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-09
10 the Public

We take pleasure in announc-
ing that in the future Mr.. N. 8.
Buhne will solicit for the Nc
Dowell Times. He is authorize d
70 solicit iOb-work. advertising
subscriptions and to collect for
same. Mr.. Buhne has been in
the employ of the Mcdowell
Times for six months and is ia.
mliiar with all phases of the print
Ing business. We ask our sub.
scrioers and patrons to encour.
age him oy giving Us business
sndlpaying up their accounts
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-09

HE Evangelist is to be Congratulated on tho s,or,
ne Is taxing in this city sin and sinners IL
' psrVns with SIN and is asking the sinners no boo, a. -
'"e' IKE what ne says or cot Those who get the
oA''e o. Tells them OF their crOOkedness only but
goes 10 prove that they are hit aud hit hard
orosher regardless Of whom il hurts The Men, =,
sn you and the very FIRST old hippocnse We catch g.
rs'ns and asking that you let up from exposing the
o' prachced IN this town. will publish his or no,
Know these devils are here They have RICH, % o.,
'ns'r religion with their business These busD.s.
~onen ought TO take more pride urging their von
sos daughters TO study religion cnrisusni.v r. 49,,
..'n' Oh business Pay debts. live kindly ana
'o"srd each other and stop biting -FOUR neigh
O' "oo are living IS man and wife ought 70 be able
= shOv your certificate any time