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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-19
LOOKING FOR
4 WAY OUT
BELIEVED NA~IitNGfON THAT
Sur - TRYING To CTR OtT
of AwkW ARD POSITION.
MADE h MISTAKE
Dispatcher FROM issriin Indicate
That the kaiser'$ Government
HAS Deen Placed IN
rrptiicament.

WASHINGTON. Feb ~. That
Germany has Numbered aud real
lzes that fact aud is now ettempt-
ing To find = way oat Of the diffi
Guilty arising since her announced
determination 10 sink without warn
ing Rll armed merchantmen after
March Ia the Interpretation pat
on Karl W Ackormana Berlin dis
patoa 10 the United Press today
The Aekerman statement giving
the German point Of view has aroaa-
ed interest In official circles This
.la true not only because ii was the
first word from Berlin indicating
Germany'a view OF tho American
refusal 10 concur in her new policy
but because. as soms beliege Il ear
rled hint that the kalser's govern
ment has placed itself IN az aek-
ward position
The statement that no new note
on the Luaitanla IL being prepared
~ German aroused no apprehension
here. The very fact that Berlin
dispatches did not state that Germa-
y, had not res,Traturysf r~sr~ rusl@ :
| t,on on armed MERCHANTMEN pro-
posais they we're accepted AZ an Ia
dscation that tho German foreign Of
flee may be- willing To yield 20 the
United States. but VAS pnxxled ~
/ find way out without raising an
cutcry ia Germany Germany has
alrcady made Il kaown ID the world
that she will regard all armed
merchant ships az warships after
March i Tire statement m the AeK-
erman dispatch that German offi-
cials would not reveal the details of
he order TO be- executed as Il would
b. an exposure OF naval secrets L
Is held by officials here 70 mean but
ona thing. aud that Is Germany
vill torpedo no passenger earFf:ar
chips. armed or unarmed, but dces
rot want 10 admit thar fact publicly
fearing n crisis az home
Secretary Lansing 9ithheld eona-
neut en- the Aekerman dispatch, hut
ore official made this striking state
nent
"GeYmauy and Austria have blun-
dered Thsy made a mistake IN IS
saing thc decree that al. armed
merchantmen would be sunk after
March In effect il Is almost an
ultlmatnm It's principal effect thus
Tar has been to seriously impair the
relations between the United States
and the Central powers. and that At
time when sympathy with the Tea-
tonle contention regarding the arm
&c merchantmen decree made il in-
pesslble for the United states TO
aecede 10.
! ~our position Is already officially
expressed that any modification or
the armed merchantmen phase Of
international iaw can oaiy be achiev-
ee by an agreement with all con
eerned that it is as much a usuFpa-
tion OF authority for the Central
powers TO make the declaration they
ibid as ii would be for the Uaisat
States 10 attemrt to change the in
tcruational law on that sabiect.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-19
MICHAEL ANGELO'S ARTISTIC
TEMPERAMENT NOT CONDONED

WASHINGTON, Feb 19.-An un-
feeling court-martial board on the
u. s. S. Florida, not reverencing
art, has sentenced Private Michael
Angelic, of the United States marine
corps, to a bad conduct discharge
for cutting up and painting the
town red" while on shore leave.
Those members of the marine corps
who misbehave while on liberty
must leave the service the board de-
cided. and no allowance was made
for Michael Angello's artistic tenn
perament.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-19
FARMER HEARS HIS son
Is HELD FOR RANSOM

KEOKUK, Iowa, Feb. 19.-Earl
Hegerty, son of farmer living near
Alexandria, Mo-, six miles south of
this city, is being Leld for ransom
By Mexican bandits in Sonora state.
Mexico. according to letter receiv-
ed by his father, William Hager.y.
The letter, unsigned and post
marked FL Paso, Texas, said it would
require $4,000 to secure Hagerty's
release.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-19
WHAT'S IN 4 NAME?

= DOPETOWN, Ind. February .
= 19.-Mike Flannefy. who drives =
. delivery wagon FOR the Cut .
= Rate Store. was arrested today =
. charged with extreme cruelty =
. to animals. Jake Schultz. pro- y
= prietor of the Cut Rate. bought o
. an old white rack o. bones for .
. Flannery to drive. Flannery =
= shocked everybody on Main =
. street this morning by nearly .
= beating the poor brute 60 death. =
. accompanying the beating with .
. a line OF Celtic calumny that is .
. said to have been both scientific =
. and gorgeous 1t developed at =
. the hearing in court this after .
. noon that Mike was not alto .
. gether to blame. II seems that
. Schultz, with an eye to quick de- .
. livery service with an old horse, .
. gave Mike new whip and told =
. him the horses name was Will 9
. liam OF Orange, called Bill for =
. short. Justice o'Flying heard =
= the case against Flannery and :
. fined Schultz $50.
q q q q . q . Q Q Q . q . q q q q
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-19
Il DESTROY
SHIPS
kNY WILL NOT RESPECT
! RIGHTS OF ANY NEU-
kAL SHIP IN WAR ZONE.
Is. IS WARNED
Herman Writer Declares that
IS Must Come 80 Terms or
krmany VIII Disregard
Rights of All Ncutrals.

1DON. February 10 mo
bnd Stripes will protect ships
|war zone"
! is the statement accredited to
ilian Harden, noted German
Et by an article printed in the
B Times today.
Warns the United States and
heutrals that the allies must
to terms Of peace in the near
Tor Germany will disregard all
rights and fight for her own
pn.
ben who was only recently per-
to resume writing for his
publication Zukunst, says
j. months ago the Germans
fhave been content only with
|ing their own empire and hold
bat they had conquered.
h." he says, according TO the
translation, lit is too late.
|e wait until our enemies have
put every feature of our mil
ind economic positions pressed
b. a state of want, which Ut
\ is falsely reported? The third
4 will be more difficult than
bond.
b short space of time Germany
come to terms, and without
N honor her enemies might
In decent and enduring peace
You'd not bar the way to q
y reconciliation of European
ny. These peace efforts might
+ a little international social
III they are refused Germany
hve paid the last debt she ow-
world and humanity and pro-
Eith more frightfulness than
Fore with complete independ-
pt the views of neutrals, es-
II the United States.
|it must be death we will de-
Pe the hour. Not neutral
fould expect us to think of its
PAGES or comforts, but rather
security of our own life. II
Es with the United States can
Fered over with any respect
|rmula there need be no hair
p, but ii Great Britain longs
fe proof that we can wound
|~lth our submarines and
y, il She will not discuss
until this is proven then the
4 states must reconcile itself tC
PnNction of further hesitation
Fpple our submarine warfare
r stars and stripes will protecl
in the war zone"
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SAN ANTONIO. Texas. Feb IL.
Construction work on the inteFur-
ban railroad between this city and
Houston Is scheduled 80 begin early
next week.
r. d Kennedy promoter of the
project. says s5sT.800 IN stock hes
been subscribed aud 100000 =
land and bonuses donated.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-19
PTS BEING MAOE TO
Y WOMAN FROM GALl0Ws


. 4oN-SALEM, n. c., Feb.
prs. Ida L. Warren, convicted
VI ring her husband. w. c..
expressed the hope today
nag her death sentence COM
s1e is under sentence TO
-''E 81. She has received
-'l many persons are making
@ save her life. A formal
~n Fiil be made next week
nor Craig for a commuta-
| a'ence. her attorneys an
r today.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-19
DENTON. The pentol

DENTON Denton n a.
club. organized recently throusH =
efforts Of President F. NJ. Brahe.
Of the College of Industrial Ar's'
will make its first pubhe appeA-
rance in a sacred G neef' - :
dered AT the collie next suAu~,
afternoon. The club eonsists
about fifty singers. with Prof. =
G Pfaff. teacher of voice at the 'O'
lege. as leader.
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y ON.-A letter from Sangui-
Stats of Fort Worth, arch
OF the new $4,000 high
building for Denton, states
w. Flynt. the contractor, ex-
10 start work on the struc-
ouay. The present high school
As VIII not be razed, but will
ed as an annex to the main
is and will house the gym
n' indoor basketball court.
I training department and
department.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-19

DENTON. r. Poe assumed
the duties as justice OF the peace
for Precinct No. ]. succeeding VIII
liam Mccormick. who resigned after
service OF more than ten years
poe is a former mayor OF Denton
aud well known here.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-19
Bankers HOME WRECKED
BY 4 BOMB EXPLOSION

CHICAGO. February H. The
home of Modestino Malstrioglnni. a
wealthy Italian banker. in the fash
,o,shle Grand boulevard. was par
,iallv destroyed by bomb explosion
asrlv this morning. The home ~
Tra ] Nix. a manufacturer. adjo'l-
tng the Malstrioginni residence. was
slightly damaged. No one was hurt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-19
RECLAMATION OFFICE
sWAMPED WITH WORK

AUSTIN. Texas. Feb. ls.-Al-
though there Is always plenty OF
work before the state reclamation
department. the Office 81 present Is
erow ded with plans for county
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-19
WAR NEWS OF ONE
YEAR AGO TODAY.

, Italy's Chamber OF Deputies
} sidestepped a discussion OF its
} foreign policy regarding Aus
, tria. Several Dardanelles forts
, were silenced By British and
, French naval bombardments
; The Germans retreated at Oss-
, owetz. East Prussia. suffering
, heavy losses. A mutiry OF Hin
, du troops at Singapore was
, quelled after eleven English
, men and women we're killed.
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BELToN. Texas. Feb. is.-Road
district No. Il is voting today on
the issuance of $4,000 bonds 10 inn
prove the Belton-Salado highway
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|ARS AND STRIPES
| Be NO PROTECTION
> >~>>>~>>~a = 90 %
PECULIAR FACTS ABDTT
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE.

. NEW YORK. Feb. 19.-Mayor (
. Mitchell is a tango enthusiast. 4
. Built la Vernon castle, he 4
= succeeds in putting some tang 4
. in his tangoing, too.
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GERMANY bLUNDERS On
ARMED VESSEL DECREE
ropiY's OLDEST STORY

ST PAUL. Mich Feb - a-- 4
Minnesota travelling mon. IN
state session here today. launch 4
"a movemeat 20 urgc leglsls-
tors - permit them 90 vote by 4
mail at state elections 4 +. 4
Wlxou of Minneapolis heads the .
movement I
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LEMUEL- ELY Quio0.


r.
mano 0 Goernon l ad o by
the New Ymk edaa commhte sigung sub and n
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a tina go mai o r.
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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-09-14
Confederate Reunion.
Headquarters Mississippi Division,
II. ID, C,-General Order No. 1

Headquarters Mississippi Division,
u. d. General Order No. q. J
COMRADES The Twenty-sixth
Annual Reunion of the Missisip-
pi Division, United Confederate
Veterans, is hereby called to meet
in the city of Columbus, Missis-
sippi, November |, 2 and 3, where
we are promised a most hearty
welcome and interesting reunion.
Camps that have paid their an
nual dues to this division and to
the general organization, will
meet and select delegates. Camps
in arrears to this division and the
general organization are urged to
meet and pay their dues to both
General Mickle and General Jno.
A. Webb.
Efforts will be made to secure
the same rates as was accorded
to us for the Biloxi meeting, OF
one cent per mile each way, plus
twenty-five cents.
Your commander hopes that
this will be the largest and best
reunion we have ever held.
These reunions cultivate endear-
ing friendships, give force and
interest to the historical days
when you and | sacrificed all to
the honor and glory of the south.
Columbus will do her part; let
us do ours.
This order will be followed by
another naming rates and routes.
All communications will be
promptly answered by Adjutant
General Jno. A. Webb, Jackson,
Miss. Commanders are urged to
give this order as much publicity
as possible.
Done at Batesville, Miss, this
the LIST day of September. 1916.
C. B. VANCE, Major General,
Com. Miss. Div. U. 9. v.
Official: JNO.. "A. WEBB,
Adj-Gen., Miss. Div. U. =. u.
Official: PAT HENRY,
Com. Rankin Camp, No. 265.
Adj
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-09-14
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be
received up until IL o'clock noon on the first Mon
day in October 1916, for the following work to
be done according to plans and specifications now
file in the chancery clerks office. the Board Of
all bids:
For building bridge across Eutacuta creek at
Cunningham place in beat 4; ALSO
For building bridge across Ashlog creek at
Goodman place in beat a. also,
For building bridge across Sand Slough. near
Meek's Ferry; also.
For building bridge near W. G. Cooper's place
in beat /. J. A Robinson Clerk
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-09-14
CHAMBERLAIN'S CHOLERA
collie AND DIARRHG
REMEDY.

This is a medicine that every
family should be provided with.
Cole and diarrhea often come on
suddenly and it is of the greatest
Importance that they be treated
promptly. Consider the suffer
ing that must be endured until a
physician arrives or medicine can
re obtained. Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea
Remedy has a reputation second
to none for the quick relief which
it affords. Obtainable every
where
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-09-14
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas. under and by virtue of that certain
deed of trust executed by II. j. Holmes and his
wife. Polly Holiness the 9th day of May; 1910
to secure certain Indebtedness therein men
toned to Mrs. f. G. Burney, said deed Of trust
being of record in the chancery clerks office in
Brandon. Rankin county. Mississippi. in land trust
deed book No "a at page $50. l. the undersigned
trustee. will within legal hours. on Monday. Octo-
Der End. 1916 it being the first Monday at the front
door of the courthouse in Brandon. Mississippi
sell for cash at public cutlery to the highest bid
der. the realty and personal property described
therein. to-wit: The north half of lot No. q less
ten acres in southwest corner, and ten (10) acres
on west side of lot No. one ~. all in section o.
township and range 5. east. in Rankin county
Mississippi Also gray stallion, about 10 year
old. named Tom. Said foreclosure sale is to be
made because the Indebtedness secured in q d
deed of trust is past due and unpaid and
have been requested to foreclose said deed OF
trust The title of said property is believed to be
good, but the trustee will only convey such title
as is vested in him as trustee.
Witness my signature this the 9Th day of Sep
TENDER. 1916.
T. T. COTTREIL Trustee
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-09-14

E. R. Lloyd, director of the A.
& M. college says: I'm round
numbers there are in the state of
Mississippi thirty million acres of
land and only ten million are
classed as improved land or land
under cultivation. This includes
meadows and pastures as we'll as
cultivated crops. On the twenty
million acres some one is paying
taxes and deriving no revenue.
Much of this land can easily be
converted into pastures that will
pay the owner splendid profit.
On the average pasture IN this
state three acres is required for
each COW for the grazing season.
The cattle men are doing no bet
ter than the cotton farmers.
About three acres of average land
is required to make a bale of cot
ton and about the same number of
acres of average land is required
to make a bale of cotton and
about the same number of acres
is required to Craze a steer. This
average can easily be raised to
where one acre will keep steer
in the grazing season and instead
of producing seventy pounds Of
grain, which is about the aver
age for the state at present.
Three hundred pounds can easily
be produced per steer for the
cnacOp -
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-09-14

such a position as to fall against
the revolving shaft, so that near
ly all his clothing was stripped
from his body. His two hands,
however, were pretty badly
bruised but no bones were broken.
He goes about now with his hands
bound up overseeing the work Of
others at the ginnery.
Florence now boasts of seven
automobiles in active work. Can
Brandon beat it !? Yes, we
have 81 and several Hank ards.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-09-14
How's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-five years, and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces, ex-
polling the Poison from the Blood and
healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Cure for a short time you will see a
great improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid of catarrh.
Send for testimonials. free.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-09-14
Florence News.

The 1861 session of the
Stems Creek High School open
ed on Monday with public exer-
cises in the auditorium of the
school building. The opening re-
marks were made by the princi-
pal. America" was sang by
the audience and devotional ex-
ercises were conducted by Rev.
Ellis, pastor of the Methodist
church. The address for the oc-
casion was delivered by the state
superintendent. The exercises
closed by the principal in a short
talk relative to the order of
school exercises. The following
named constitute the faculty of
this school for the current year !:
Prof. Monroe Ball, principal /;
Prof. Stewart, Goshen, first
assistant; Miss Alice Eula Buck
ley, assistant; Miss Estelle
McRae, assistant. Prof. Stew
art. teacher, and Rev. James
Steen and Robert Steen. patrons,
made short addresses.
Rev. Wayne Sutton and his good
wife are both i'll at home, unable
to wait upon each the other.
Owing to Rev. Sutton's illness
Sunday, Rev. w. E. Farr, agent
for the Woman's College at Hat
tiesburg. occupied the Baptist
pulpit here for him. He Delivered
a fine sermon.
Warren Rogers, only son of j.
Harvey Rogers Of this town, has
moved in from Arkansas, and
now occupies the fine home he
had built one mile west of town.
We heartily welcome this excel
lent family into our community.
Ex-member of board Of super
visors from beat l, Hon. P. B.
Berry, paid a several days visit
to his daughter, Mrs. Bridges, of
Jackson, and has just returned
home.
F. M. Lowther, student of Mis-
sissippi College, entered the COL
lege Monday for the current term.
DR.. R. N, Whitfeld's family
have just moved back to their
bungalow near Florence, from
Cleveland, Bolivar county. where
the doctor is engaged in fighting
malaria, under the direction of
the health commission. The
friends of the family heartily
welcome them back.
Mrs. ]. H. South came down
from Coahoma county, where j.
II. South is managing fine farm
of ex-Gov. Brewers, to spend a
few days among her Florence
friends.
Miss Eva Steen, daughter Of
w. D. Steen, of near Florence,
has accepted a position as a
teacher in Memphis city school.
Mrs. Grey Ellis has been elected
teacher of the primary depart
ment of the high school at D'Lo.
1t is not learned yet that she &C
.cepts.
Miss Ruby Ellis has accepted a
position as teacher in the high
school at Hattiesburg.
Miss Elise Barksdale. of Goshen
Springs, is visiting Miss Helen
Baker, of near Florence,
julius Afford, manager and oc-
orator Of the Central Cotton COM
pany's ginnery at this place,
came very near losing his life at
the ginnery last Wednesday.
The wind blew some of his cloth
ing toward a revolving shafting,
which caught the cloth and was
winding it up on the shaft, but
seeing his great danger, Afford
managed to throw his body into
-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-09-14

Bids will be received for the construction Z a
consolidated school building st Guide. Mississ r
Plans and srecilscations are files TN Use ere
tary of the board u trustees at Brandon. Ml.sis
sippi. or plans may be secured from n. ". Over
street. architect. Jackson. Mississippi. on de
post of $5.99. which viii be returned Ia the con
tractors upon return OF the plans
Sealed bids must be delivered to ". I. Srit&
secretary of the board. Route No. l. Brandon
Mississippi. All bids viii be opened at IL a. m
September IA at Guide, A certified check of $40
must accompany each bid. The board of trustees
reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-09-14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given that upon the 29th day
of August. 1916 letters testamentary were issued
to the undersigned administrative of the estate
of w. j. Crotwell deceased and all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate arc now notified to
have the same presented. registered. probated and
allowed as required by law. within one year Of
the first publication of this notice. Otherwise the
same win be forever barred
MRS C. e. CROMWELL. Administrative,
Estate of w. j. Crotwell. deceased.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-09-14
CONSTIPATION THE FATHER
OF MANY ILLS.

Of the numerous ills that affect
humanity a large share start with
constipation. Keep your bowels
regular and they may be avoided.
When laxative is needed take
Chamberlain's Tablets. They not
only move the bowels but improve
the appetite and strengthen the
digestion. Obtainable every
where.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-09-14

The Great Chautauqua at Pela-
hatchie, Miss, next Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday. Three
whole days of pleasure and profit.
Laughter and song, mixed with
free addresses on the subjects in
which you are most interested.
Be sure to make arrangements to
attend the whole show.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-09-14
STOLEN

From Rankin state farm, by Ed.
Brewer and John Stokes, on even
ing of September 2, 1916, one
bay horse named Dick, about
seven years old, long bushy tail,
short name, close cropped fore
top, right hind foot white, small
spot in forehead, PAGES and fox
trotter, clumsy traveller, round
bodied, heavy set and in fine
shape, S. GRANTHAM,
Sergeant.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-09-14
ARE YOU LOOKING OLD?

Old age comes quick enough
without inviting it. Some look
old at forty. That is because
they neglect the liver and bow
els. Keep your bowels regular
and your liver healthy and you
will not only feel younger bl,
look younger. When troubled
with constipation or biliousness
take Chamberlain's tablets. They
are intended especially for. these
ailments and are excellent. Easy
to take and most agreeable in
effect. Obtainable everywhere.
A complete line of Collins,
Caskets and Robes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-09-14
CITATION NOTICE.

Stale of Mississippi. Rankin County.
To Mrs P. M. Worley Marshall Texas
You are hereby commanded to appear befor'
the Chancery Court of said county and state OF
the 4th Monday tn September, 1916. to defend th'
suit in said court of John Worley wherein yOl
are the defendant.
This the 30th day of August. 1916.
i A RORINaOH Clerk
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-09-14

1t may be better to be happy
than o be rich, but very few
people ever derived any satisfac-
ton in the belief.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-09-14

When we get so we don't care
whether we are contented or not,
there is no longer anything to
worry about.