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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08
STRIKES AT GREAT BRITAIN.
To withhold Privileges from Countries
Discriminating Against U. s. =
Amendment to Revenue Bill.


An amendment TO the revenue Dill
authorizing the Tresluent uurlAg war
i'll which this country is not engaged
to withhold clearance from vessels
which discriminate against American
shi - of such agents as withhold
privileges accorded to other nations
from American ships, and to use the army
and navy if necessary to prevent depart
IRE of offending vessels from United
States ports. was adopted Tuesday by
the senate.
An amendment of Senator Phelan of
California was adopted authorizing the
President bv proclamation to deny the
use of the mails. express. telegraph wire
less or cable facilities to citizens of ma
tions which do not accord to Americans
all facilities of commerce ''including the
lunhampered traffic in the mails"
This amendment, it was declared, was
aimed particularly at British interference
with American mails.
The Chamberlain amendment prohibit
ing admission of balibut and salmon into
the United States EXCEPT when in bond
from an American port also was adopted.
| Tho amendment is directed AGAINST Ca
madam fshories IN the Pacific so as to
,rge the develonment of American fish
cries, there 70 t,.l 20 b. % o,oi ,..l 90
An amendment to the tariff commission
section by Senator Gallinger was adopted
| broadening the commissions powers so
that it shall observe the economic Az
| liances.' An amendment by Senator
Sterling directing the commission TO IN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08
EAST DUMMERsToN.

Miss Edith Dutton is spending a few
days in Orwell,
Oliver Young is visiting his mother,
Mrs. Clara Young.
Ross Eddy of Springfield, Mass, was
a guest Sunday at Elmwood.
The Congregational church will be
closed until the first Sunday in October.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Reed of Three
Rivers, Mass, are guests of Mrs. G. q.
Reed.
A few of the young people enjoyed a
corn roast at the Walker farm Mon
day evening. tY
Fred H. spaulding Of Springfield
(Vt) is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hoyt T. Spaulding. d.
The Camp Fire girls will meet Satur.
day, Sept. 10. A bacon bat will be a
feature of entertainment.
Miss Nellie Spaulding is visiting a
few days in South Vernon with her
sister, Mrs. Jay johnson.
Mrs. Arthur Cook and children of
Brattleboro have been spending two
weeks at f. II. Laughton s.
Miss Rose LaPointe of Greenfield
Mass, was guest Of Mrs. C. G. Walker
three days the first of the week.
Miss Alice Laughton and Miss Fan.
ME Wilder have returned from visit
with Mrs. F. NJ. Butler in Rutland.
Miss Louise Walker and Miss Emma
Bunting of Northampton, Mass, are
spending the week at the Walker farm
NJ. F. Dutton, Everett Dutton, Miss
Edith and Miss Ruth Dutton and Mrs
A. F. Miller spent Labor day at Mount
Tom.
Several of the young people went to
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hal
in Westmoreland, N. H., Wednesday
evening. A pleasant time is reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest w. Martin OF
Nashua, N. H., came Sunday to spend
the holiday at Log Cabin farm. They
returned home Tuesday, taking Miss
Alice Halliday With then" for n visit.
The Camp Fire girls went to Spofford
lake Friday. A picnic luncheon was
served and boat rides were enjoyed
Those who went were Ruth Walker
Miriam Reed, Jennie Wilder, Helen
and Ruth Fisher, Ruth Knapp, Sadie
Simonds, Mildred Halliday, Ida Davis
and Miss Edith Dntton, guardian.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08
WESTMINSTER.

E. c. Wellman is recovering from his
recent operation.
Mrs. H. S. Cady has returned from
her trip to Boston.
Mrs. c. F. Perry of Fairmont is a
guest at George Stone s.
Miss Jeanette Gardner of Pownal is
guest of Mrs. G.. b. Hall.
Mrs. Frank Pettigrew returned Sept.
| from a visit in Bratleboro.
Mrs. J. Q. A. Fuller is spending two
weeks at Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn Fullam S.
Miss Florence Wellman is taking
vacation from her work in the store.
Miss Harriet Burwell returned We'd
nesday to her home in Canton, Mass.
Rev. +. II. Robertson of Plainfeld,
Mass, will occupy the pulpit next Sun
day.
Ralph Farr went to the Rockingham
hospital Wednesday for further treat
ment. ''' Ift'
Miss Harriet Wright of Buffalo,
n. Y, is visiting in Westminster and
Walpole.
w. f. Nutting of Boston is a guest
in the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. M. Nutting.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pattern of Low
ell, Mass, were guests recently at
Charles Comstock IS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Barrett and son,
John, of Grafton are guests at Mr.. and
Mrs. George Dasccmb S.
Miss Cora Peck has position as
teacher in the fifth and fixth grades of
| 4 10 .-I IN
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Pierce of Hart
| ford, Conn.,, were guests of Mr.. and
| Mrs. S. A. Pierce from Saturday to
Tuesday.
Miss Mary Holmes, who took her po-
sition as teacher in Northfeld, Mass,
Tuesday, is instructor in chemistry,
geometry, advanced algebra, physical
geography and domestic science.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Holmes, Miss Mary
Holmes and Miss Eva Larkin attended
Sunday the Tooth anniversary of the
Unitarian church in Landgrove. Rev
| Clarence Rice, ID. D., was one of the
speakers.
A primary election will be held next
Tuesday, Sept. ~, in the town hall
from noon to p. m, at which time q
United States senator, state and county
officers and town representative will be
nominated.
Last Friday Stanley Fullam, on go
ing to his pasture to look after some
cattle, found q Holstein cow under 6
tree dead. There were no marks on the
cow nor any signs of disease. The
theory is that the COW was killed by
lightning the previous Sunday while
seeking shelter from the storm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08
FIVE SETS OF TRIPLETs.
Riley Family in Pekin, ILL.,, Makes
Remarkable Record.

When James Riley and his family of
fifteen children arrive in Pekin this
month the chamber of commerce of this
city will meet them and escort them to
their new home.
This may seem an unusual procedure,
but it is not when the citizens of Pckin
learn that the Riley family is the most
famous in the United States.
Mr.. Riley and his family have lived
in Detroit. lie came to Pekin several
weeks ago and secured a good position
at the Corn Products plant. He liked
Pckin so well that he decided to move
his family here and called on Phil Sip
file, secretary of the Commercial club
to ask his assistance i'll securing II
house. Mr.. Riley will probably lease
Mrs. lIcft S home i'll the east end of the
city.
The singular feature about Mr.. Ri
ley s children is the fact that they were
born in four sets of triplets. There is
no other family like it in the world.
The first set consisted of Charlie, Carrie
and Coric. They are eleven years of
age. Then came Miller, Grace and
George, nine years old; followed by
Myrtle, Minnie and Frank, five years
old and Freddie, James and Hazel,
three years old. The family consists
of six boys and six girls. The father is
20 years old and the mother the same
age. He is half breed Indian and his
wife is French Canadian. Mr.. Riley s
mother was a full blooded Choctaw In
dian. He has lived most of his life in
Canada and for the past four years has
worked in Detroit.
While living in Detroit Henry Ford,
the manufacturer of the Ford automo-
biles heard of Mr.. Riley and called on
him. He was so interested in the fam
| lily that Mr. Ford presented Riley with
special made Ford auto that will haul
the entire family.
! Mr.. Riley is greatly impressed with
Pekin and says he knows his family will
| like to live here. He could not find a
home but the secretary of the Associa
ton of Commerce has located a suita
bic home and the Rileys will soon be
here.
Later: Mr.. Riley was interviewed by
Il newspaper representative late yester
day afternoon.
lie stated that on July of this year
his wife gave birth to another set OF
trlplets at Detroit. They now have fiji
teen children. Mr. Riley left last even
ing for Detroit and will bring his fam
lily here on July 90.
He said his wife was a twin child
and he a triplct and that the famou,
doctors offer this as an explanation fol
his unusual and wonderful family.
Mr.. Riley stated that his wife weighs
81 pounds She is in perfect health ana
nurses her children. Her twin sister
is with her constantly and takes care
of the household.
He claims to have a grandfather il
Texas aged 100 years and he will bring
him to Pckin to live with them.
Mr. Riley is an electrician by profes
sion and says he has no desire to 20 tc
Europe after the war.-Pckin News
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08
aUILFoRp CENTER.

Farmers are beginning to fill silos
this week. The frost Of Saturday night
did little damage.
Miss Lex of New York returned to
her home last week. after boarding
several weeks with the Misses Hill.
Miss Florence Ogden returned to
Newton Highlands Tuesday, after a
few days visit with her brothers
family.
Clarence Thayer of Brockton, Mass,
came Wednesday night for short Wis
it with his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. G. Thayer.
Arthur Baker with men and teams
began filing gravel into the road from
the Gregory schoolhouse toward Gull
ford this week, but the work has been
stopped until next week on account of
the millpond being filed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Ogden gave a
party to few friends at their home
Wednesday evening to remind Mr.. and
Mrs. William Fitch of their 10th
wedding anniversary. Ice cream and
cake were served and Mrs. Fitch
treated them to some of her wedding
cake, which was in perfect condition
Mr.. and Mrs. Fitch were given tin
shower.
The following program for the regular
Grange meeting to be held Saturday
Sept. Q, will be given: Song, EloisC
Thayer and Elsie Beals; recitation
Leslie Gallup; violin solo, Louis Jill
son; reading, Lulu Welman; dialogue
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Houghton; song
Louis and Herbert Quinn; question
Which Gives the Greater Pleasure
Anticipation or Realization.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08
Vermonters Voted No.

The Vermont delegation in congress are
to be congratulated for voting solidy
against the compulsory eight hour bill.
Regardless of the justice of the demands
of the railroad employees for more pay
for that is what their demands meant
congress had no moral nor legal right to
grant their demands by law, and it is be.
lieved that the supreme court will so hold
The bill was absolutely unfair and a
hold-up, pure and simple, Hghwaymen
behind gun could have done no more
thorough job. If the railroad managers
had told congress that freight rates must
be increased or they would not allow
wheel to turn, they would have been gull
ty of similar hold-up. The case would
he absolutely analogous. The end is not
yet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08
CALL OFF RUTLAND PAGEANT.
Carnival Postponed Because of In
~ fantile Paralysis.

With preparations completed for a
big carnival in Rutland, and with
the "Iistoric and patriotic pageant of
New England" in trim for its first
presentation, the events have been can
celled in compliance with an order is.
sued Sunday night by the local board
of health as a result of one case of in
fantilc paralysis and two suspected
cases reported Sunday to the city health
officer. The situation is so grave that
the health authorities are urging par
cnts and guardians to keep their chill
dren not only from churches and the
alters, but also from the street.
The victim is the 4-year'old son of
Mr.. aud Mrs. Charles II. Young of 1S7
Woodstock avenue.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08
HEADS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS.
g. M. Hill of Springfield, Mo-, Chosen
by DR.. Hillegas.

DIR. Milo b. Hillegas, commissioner of
education, announced the appointment
of Clyde NJ. Hill of Springfield, Mo-,
as supervisor of junior high schools, a
newly created office. Mr.. Hill has
been instructor in the Missouri state
normal school at Springfield and di-
rector of the model junior high school
there.
There will be IL junior high schools
this fall instead of four, the new ones
to be located at Essex Center, Hines
burg, IIighgate, North Troy, Waitsfeld,
Randolph Center and Concord. The old
ones are at Burlington, Jacksonville,
Plainfeld and Cabot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08
BALLooNIST KILLED IN RUTLAND
Samuel Libbey Used Three Parachutes
at Fair, and the Fourth One Failed
to Open.

Samuel Libbey of Boston, the balloon
list at the Rutland fair, was killed We'd
ncsday afternoon at 3 o clock when the
last of series of parachutes with
which he was attempting to drop failed
to open and he fell about $50 feet to
the ground. lie landed in front of the
house of ID. T.. Stevens on Ivy street
DR.. f. L. Quigley and DR.. w. w, Town
send attended him but they could do
nothing as life was almost extinct when
they reached his side. His body was
taken to the Spencer & CAVITY under
taking rooms.
Mr.. Libbcy used three parachutcs
successfully after leaving his balloon
at height estimated to be 1900 feet
from the ground. 1t is probable that
he did not realize his nearness to the
earth when he entrusted himself to the
last parachute and he struck the ground
with terrific force before it could open.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08

Miss Lena Campbell returned to
Boston Monday.
George and Hilary McElroy will en-
ter the Bellows Falls high school.
William Durham and family attended
the field day at Athens last week Thurs
day.
Miss Ruth Harlow of Brattleboro,
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Harlow.
Frank Harlow Of Maiden, Mass, came
last week to visit his family, who have
been spending the summer here.
Mrs. Harlan Goodhue returned Fri
day from visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Henry Durham, of Brattleboro.
Robert Dunklec and family of Brat
tleboro came in their automobile and
spent Labor day with his cousin, Mrs.
Rollin Ranney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wilcox of Spring
field, Mass, were guests Sunday and
Labor day of Mr.. Wilcox's sister,
Mrs. Rollin Ranncy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Chapman, Hugh
Goodcll and Fred Harlow of Maiden,
Mass, went by automobile to Windsor
Monday to visit their sister, Mrs.
=
George Could.
The Ladies' Missionary auxiliary
plans to send a barrel of clothes south
by the middle of September. Articles
for the barrel are solicited, to be left
with Mrs. Mary Harlow.
Edward and Henry Gorham went to
Manchester (Vt.) Tuesday in their au-
tomoble. Mr.. and Mrs. Fay Hall and
baby, who had been visiting in Man
chester week, returned home with
them.
Mabel Harlow went to Brattleboro
Wednesday. She will enter high school
this fall. She will live with Mrs. Harry
Chase, assisting her out of school hours.
Robert Harlow also will enter the Brat
tleboro high school, living and working
at the Austine Institution.
The young men s class in Sunday
school invited the Merry Maids class
and the Star classes to the home of
Supt. Rollin Ranney last Friday even
ing. While the young men held their
regular business meeting the others
played games and then all Joined in q
corn roast. All report a very enjoyable
evening.
Roland Chapman and daughter, Dor
is, and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Harlow OF
Maiden, Mass, went by automobile
Sunday to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Chapman of Windham. Returning
they brought Mrs. George Hubbard
and two children of Red Hook, n. Y.
for a visit with her sisters here. Doris
Chapman remained in Windham for a
visit with her aunt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08
assisted by Mrs. B. B. Davis, Ada
NNLoolnr n,I Ethn1 INircr The nddrnau

assisted by Mrs. B. B. Davis, Ada
Wheeler and Ethel Wing. The address
of Don w. Felch, president of the Ba-
raca class of the Baptist church, Brattle
boro, was much enjoyed, his subject
was The Work Of the Organized Class
First Baptist church, R. B. Davis,
pastor. Sunday, Sept 10, is to be OBJ
served everywhere as Baptist Goto.
Church Sunday, following suggestion
of UNCONVENTIONAL leaders. Every Bap-
fist in Putney, everyone connected in
any way with the Baptist church and
everyone who has no church preference
is cordially invited to all services. The
services for the day are as follows:
10.45 a. m. preaching service, Delight
in God IS House; 10 m, Bible school;
7 p. M, Christian Endeavor service,
subject, The Greatness of God.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08
IF. o'NEILL A CANDIDATE.
st. Albanian Out for Position Of Ma
tional Bank Examiner.

J. +. O'Neill, of st. Adams is a can
didate for national bank examiner to
succeed the late J. II. Kelleher of
Montpelier. Mr.. O'Neill is at present
employed in the auditing. department
of the Central Vermont railway, where
he has been for several years.
Mr.. O'Neill was born in Mortified,
November 90, 1867, son of jeremiah
and Katherine (Lane) O'Neill. On June
%, 1898, he married Miss Katherine
Aher, formerly of Brattleboro, daugh-
ter of the late Mr.. and Mrs. John Aher.
In 1899 Mr., and Mrs. O'Neill moved
to White River Junction where Mr..
O'Neill secured employment in the
freight division office of the Central
Vermont railway. They remained there
until 1899, when they moved to st. Al
bans, where they have lived ever since.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08
GROVE.

Floyd Gerrish is building silo.
Archie Miner recently bought Ma
rion automobile.
Paul Brooks and two friends of
North Adams, Mass, spent the week
end at S. B. Worden s.
Mr. and Mrs. Burton Adams and
son, Raymond, of Hartford, Conn, were
guests of his sister, Mrs. Otis Amidon,
from Thursday to Monday.
A party of % of the friends and
ncighbors of Mrs. John Koshinskv
called on her Wednesday evening to re-
mind her of her birthday anniversary.
Refreshments of cake, coffee and ice.
cream were served and dancing was
INDUCED in.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08

C. w. Adams of Chicopce was in town
Sunday.
H. G. Everleth has been i'll several days
and his shop is in charge of Fred Murch.
Miss A. E. Tatro of Rutland is a guest
of her cousin, Mrs. G. Martin.
Miss Jennie +. Pierce went Saturday
to Scituate, Mass, where she. expected
her school to open Tuesday.
There will be service in the West
Hill schoolhouse Sunday at p. m, in
charge of Rev. r. B. Davis.
Captain Rennie, the well-known
Scotch evangelist, will conduct an
evening service in the Methodist church,
Putney, Sunday night, Sept. 10, at
o'clock. All welcome.
Mr.: and Mrs. Harris of West Towns
bend came Tuesday to work at the Brad
ley shops. At present they are boarding
with Mrs Waldron at the boarding house,
but will later go to housekeeping
Mrs. Koshinslly and little daughter were
dismissed last week from the Melrose hos
pita and returned home. Miss Hazel
Townsend has been assisting Mrs. Kosh
insky with the homework since her re-
turn.
Mrs Larkn and daughter, Loretta, OF
Springfield Mass, were recent guests OF
her sister, Mrs. Moore, Miss Kathleen
Larkin, also of Springfield, is spending
several weeks vacation with her aunt
Mrs. Moore,
Mr.. and Mrs Henry T. Coe returned
Thursday from Boston, where they spent
several days Saturday they went by
81 10 frtA IL.
who came by automobile to spend Sunday
and Monday with them.
Mrs Julia Knight sprained her ankle
Thursday afternoon. She was calling on 1
neighbor and in stepping off the step OF
coming out of the house she turned hcl
ankle DIR. Hazen was called and hal
taken care of the case which is doing
well.
Mrs. B. A. Herrmance, Mr.. and Mrs
G. p: Herrmance and daughter, Anna
Edward Herrmance, Mrs. Klein anc
Miss Parker of Hudson, N. Y, Mr.. ant
Mrs. G.. w. Fifeld of Hinsdale, N. ii
Mrs. II. II. Russell and son, John, o
Brattleboro picnicked at Frank Fifeld
on Labor day.
Mrs. Dora Herrmance, Mr.. and Mrs
G. p. Herrmance and daughter, Anna
Arthur Herrmance and two guests o
Claverack, N. Y, and Mr.. and Mrs
George Fifeld of Hinsdale, N. H., MI
and Mrs. Harry Russell and son, John
of Brattleboro and Mrs. Hiram Dicken
son were visitors of Mrs. Villa j. Dav
export Monday. Mrs. Herrmance an
Mr.. Fifeld are brother and sister o
Mrs. Davenport.
Over 80 were present at the Baptis
church vestry Friday evening, Sept.
at the banquet of the Magma Chart
mems class, the members of the youn
ladies' class and others being presen
as guests. The banquet was in charg
of Mrs. Villa Davenport, who was abb
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08
BERNARDsToN SCHOOLS CLOSED.
Rollin Grant, 10, Suffering from In
fantile Paralysis Had Been Liv-
ing in Greenfield.

The first case of infantile paralysis
in Bernardston, Mass, was discovered
Wednesday, Rollin Grant, Is, being the
sufferer. The young man is the son of
George w. Grant of South street and
had been boarding in Greenfield on
Hope street until Sunday, when he
came home with what was then thought
TO be n ease of grippe.
The board of selectmen immediately
closed the schools and have placed
South street under restriction and the
Grant home under quarantine. Two Of
the Grant children attended the public
schools Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08
Would Accept Nomination.

Having received many requests that
should stand as candidate for repre-
sentative to the general assembly, will
state that while do not seek the Of
fee, if the voters of Putney should
wish to write my name on the ballot at
the coming primary, Sept. IL, I will ac-
cept the nomination.
J. j. KNIGHT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08

Isaac N. Roscman, ~, died Wednes-
day in his home in Bristol. He was
president of the Bristol Manufacturing
company and for many years was the
travelling representative of the con
Germ through the New England states.
He leaves daughter, Mrs. Ralph
DEMO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08

"Binnick is making collection of
antiques.
Gle thinks he is, but they are moth
ing but lot of old furniture. -
Browning's Magazine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08
The Boy Scouts in Putney.

Enough boys were present at the
r>esting Saturday to form a patrol of
Boy Scouts and a meeting will be held
Friday evening of this week to perfect
the organization. The troop will be in
charge of Scoutmaster M. w. Russell
and assistant Scoutmaster r. b. Davis.
The local council will be composed of
DR.. L. II. Bugbee, F. A. Burditt and NJ.
G. Williams. The patrol leader will be
Francis Goodrich. 1t is hoped that
enough boys between the ages of ~ and
ls years will be present to form patrol
No. 2. Explanation of the sign, salute,
flag and tying of knots will be given.
All parents are invited to be present
at the meeting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08
WESTMINSTER WEST.
Harlan Barnes Badly Hurt.

Saturday afternoon Harlan Barnes
met with a very serious accident. He
had closed his house here and with his
family went to Walpole, N. H., where
he had taken a haying job. He was I'M
loading hay in the barn, when a rope
broke and hay fork fell, striking him
on the head. He was rendered UNI
conscious and did not fully regain con-
seriousness until Monday. His mother
and brother, Harry, who live here,
went there and Sunday he was con-
scious at the time long enough to rccog-
nize his brother. The last report was
that he passed comfortable night
Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-08

Genius, like virtue, is usually left to
be its own reward.