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The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-01-17

Sisters Live Together, Die Together.
st. Cloud. - When in their teens,
Bessie Hicks and her sister, Juliet,
agreed to live together all their lives
and never to marry. Since then, they
had faithfully observed the pact. Three
weeks ago both became ill with inf1u-
enza, and finally both died within a
few hours. They were buried together.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-01-17
Strenuous Effort.

! "That. fellow has never made the
least effort to support himself?"
"Oh, yes, he has. To my certain
knowledge, he's proposed to every girl
with money he could meet"
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-01-17
Lively Aid to Cupid.

Eighteen residents Of the Pueblo
(Colo.) Young Mems Christian associ-
alton dormitory have been married
since that institution opened its doors
about year ago.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-01-17
A MINISTER'S CONFESSION

Rev. w. 81. Warner, Myersville, Nd.
writes: MY trouble was seiatica. My
back was affected and took the form
of lumbagO. 7 also had ne1lralgfa
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-01-17
Green's
August Flower
Which for 81 years has contributed 10
the health and well being of countless
thousands everywhere. Csc. and 75c.

Government Aids Turkish Farmers.
The Turkish government has made
a special appropriation of 81, $4,000 to
be used for the purchase of seed
grains for needy Turkish farmers in
the Turkish dominions.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-01-17
The Kind 1t Was.

did you have fine kind Of auto
mobile trip?"
ut was nothing but fnes."
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-01-17

There is no blind fate. Superiority
tells
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
FIGHT ON ENDORSEMENT OF
NOTE OPENS IN SENATE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.--Declar-
ing that "The people fighting the
war ought to make their own peace
Senator Lodge opened his fight
against the endorsement of Wilson's
note to the belligerent nations. He
counselled against European entan-
clements, declaring the endorsement
OF the idea of world peace guaran-
tee would involve such entangle-
ment.
He exorciated the Administration
for seeking blanket endorsement
and asked if this was an ant time for
the United States to preeipitate it.
self into an argument in the face Of
Great Britain's reply to Germany"
Lodge said, "My objection to the
resolution is there is no occasion for
it The President is conducting the
negotiation. When he needs our en-.
dorsement he should lay the facts
before US. Until then congress ought
not project itself into the regotia-
tiOns.
Senator Ham" Lewis of Illinois
took up the fight in behalf Of the
administration. He scoffed at Senat,
or Lodges idea of the resolution in
volving entanglements and danger
and contended the resolution merely
approves the dispatch of the note but
does not ask for an approval Of the
contents.
AT ? o'clock, Hitchcock moved fur
lher consideration of the resolution.
The senate wrangled for a half hour
then Works of California started his
farewell speech. AS this will con
sumo hours, the resolution discussion
went over again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
PROFIT BY THIS.
pon,t Wnsle Anl D. ps,.

Don't Waste AM 80 Dap.
When you are worried b, backaehe;
By lansness and urinary disorders
Don't experiment with an untried
medicine.
Follow Durango peoples example.
Use Doan's Kidney Pills.
Here's Durango testimony.
Verify it If you wish
Frank Anderson, 983 Fourth avenue
Darango. Says: 81 was in bad shape
for over a year with rheumatic pains
tnd didn't care whether | lived or
dier. Terrible pains seized me below
my kidneys and in my left side, II I
made mis-step or Jared myself. II
sat long, it made my back stiff and
lame. The kidney secretions were
painful and scanty in passage. Doan's
Kidney Pills gave me quick relief"
Price soc at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-Gs
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mr.. Anderson had. Foster Milbuva
Co.. Props. Buffalo. N. Z.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. Presi.
dent Wilson and Colonel House are
working out the details of the Presi.
dents next peace move. 1t is ex-
pected to come shortly after the re
ccipt of the official text Of the AL
les reply to Wilson's first note.
Those familiar with the Presidents
purpose and methods do not doubt he
will dispatch another communication
to the belligerents as soon as theii
reply is received.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
WHAT no DO FOR BAD COLDS.

If you want a cough medicine that
gives quick and sure action in heal
lng colds, coughs or croupe, get
Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t heals in
flamed or swollen membranes in
throat, chest or bronchial tubes;
breaks up tight coughs, loosens the
phlegm, makes breathing easier,
stops tickling in throat. w. +.
Thomas, Summerville, Ca, writes;
"Foley's Honey and Tar is a most
efficient remedy for coughs, hoarse-
ness, etc / have used it with ex-
eellent results. IS. G. Wall Duran
20 Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
WORMS MAKE CHILDREN
FRETFUL

If your child cries out in sleep. is
nervous, puny and listless, he may
be a victim of worms. Begin treat
mcnt at once with Kickapoo Worm
Killer This candy laxative in tablet
form kills the worm and removes it
quickly and easily. Don't permit
your child's development to be treat
ed by the continued draining of his
vitality by worms. Get Kickapoo
Worm Killer at your Druggist, 26c.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
TUIs-AND FIVE CENTS

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
sin, enclose five cents to Foley &
Co.. 2s35 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, I'll.
writing your name and address clear
~. You will receive in return trial
package containing Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound, for bronchial
coughs. colds and Group; Foley Kid
ney Pills, for pain in sides and back,
rheumatism, backache, kidney and
bladder ailments; and Foley Cathar-
tic Tablets, wholesome and thoroly
cleansing cathartic, especially COM
forting to stout persons.-S. G. Wall.
Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
STOP THAT COUGH

A hacking cough weakens the
whole system, drains your energy
and get as worse If neglected; your
throat gets raw, your chest aches
and you feel sore all over. Relieve
that cold at once with DR.. Kings
New Discovery. The soothing pine
balsams heal the irritated mem-
1ranes, ana the antiseptic and lax
alive qualities kill the germs and
break up your cold. Don't let a cold
inger Get DR.. Kings New Dis
coyery today ut your Druggist, Soc.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
Is CHILDREN DEAD-cYcLoNE

McALESTER, Jan. .. Fifteen
children are dead and eight others
seriously hurt as the result of yes
,erday's tornado. The storm oriRi
lated at Richville. When the storm
enter struck the Vireton school
house it left nothing but three
boards. OF the twenty-eight occu-
pantg only two escaped death or in
jury -Four Of tho victims died this
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
Preparing for Large Business.

The first of the coming week, the
Woods-Turner Investment company
viii open real estate and insurance
office in the basement of the Burns
National Bank building, the quar-
ters occupied by the Gallotti Real
Estate company in the old days. Ex-
County Treasurer J. w. Turner will
lave charge of the firm, and
Miss Clara Goeglein, who has been
his competent office assistant, is to
be cashier and will have an active
part in the firms business. Consider
able money has been spent in
fitting up the new quarters.
Hardwood floors have been laid, the
walls have been tinted. the wood
work stained and very nice furniture
installed. The office will be ade-
luate for the large volume of bust
ness the firm expects to transact.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08

social and economic break down,
whiea absolutely necessitates the
prouers.
The Uorriere Italia, announced that
that foreign ministers Of the central
powers We're assembling in Berlin
lor an important conference.
Athens dispatches indicated the
creek situation is stiil unsettled. The
government is meeting difficulty in
aequieseing to the Allies demands.
ihe blockade is sQli enforced.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
AMERICA WILL BE INVOLVED
If WAR CONTINUES

WASHINGTON, Jan 5.--"T aErse
with Lansing and anybody else who
5ays the war cannot continue with.
out America being involved" Senat-
or Ham Lewis of Indiana declared
when urging the immediate passage
Of the Hitchcock resolution, consid
Grafton of which came automatically
1t the end of Works speech
Senator Lewis thrust the war idea
upon the senate with startling sud
'lenness. He held that America can
not proceed further in accepting
apologies" for injuries done by ship
commanders, and was presumably re
'erIing TO the submarines.
He said, "The United States cuu-
not accept apology hereafter and viii
punish to the extent Of her mower
my such injury"
A motion for further consideration
Of the resolution was carried by a
ote Of Al to 81.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
LINlMENr EASES PAIN

Slom's LiniMent is first thought
Of mothers for bumps, bruises and
sprains that are continually happen
ing to children 1t quickly penetrates
ard soothes without rubbing. Clean
er and more effective than mussy
plasters or ointments. For rheumati,
aches. neuralgia pain and that grip
py soreness after colds, Sloan's Lini-
ment gives prompt relief. Have a
bottle handy for bruises, strains.
. aim and all external pain. For
N, thousands whose work calls them
outdoors, tic pains and aches follow
ing exposure are relieved by Sloan's
Iiuiment At all Druggists. 25c.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08

vived by her husband, three daugh-
ters, two sons and granddaughter.
Yesterday in the county cour. her
son Grover c. Hughes made applica-
tion to be appointed administrator of
Ter estate, which consists of 2S head
Of cattle. 16o shares of stock in the
Big Stick Ditch company, with the
valuation of s1,30O His applica-
tion was granted and his bond fixed
at $4,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
EIGHTY.sEvEN YEARS OLD

BaclSsche, sore muscles, stiff
d joints, dark puffs under eyes and
bladder disorders. are symptoms of
daeas d Kidneys. Fl. II. Adams,
Springfield. Mo, writes; 81 had a
very severe attack of kidney trouble
am getting old, eighty-seven.
tried different treatments, but none
did me so much good as Foley Kid
ney Pills ! consider it the best"
Foley Kidney Pills are tonic in ac-
tion. and quick to give good results.
6. c. Wall. Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
Badly Injured Arms.

Harry Owens of Mancos, brother
of Mrs. Thomas Welborn, was
brought to Durango last evening suf-
fering with badly crushed right
arm, an injury hereceived at the
Idaho mine yesterday afternoon
about 4:30 when he caught his arm
under the screening conveyor belt of
an ore crusher. The arm is fractur-
Cd at the elbow and at other points
As yet it has not been determined
whether it will be necessary to am
putate the injured member. Mr.
Owens is a patient in Mercy hospital
DR. Robbins is in charge of his case
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
MEN TO VOTE AGAIN
ON RAILROAD STRIKE

KANSAS CITY, Jan. S. The
Brotherhoods will again vote on a
strike in the event the railroads 10
not grant the eight-hour day, accord
ng to the January issue of the
American Railway Employees Journal.
The four chiefs have asked the gem
eral ehairman's organization tc meet
m Chicago, January IL.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
ALLIES CONFIDENT OF
FALL OF GERMAN EMPIRE

LONDON, Jan. 4. Persistent
Italian and Swiss reports that Ger
many is to reply to the Allies re-
lection Of their peace proffer by a
list of demands and concessions
aroused the greatest interest and
served to strengthen the belief here
that Germany is on the brink Of a
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
lspeeiaI to the Heraldl

WASHINGTON, Jan. 81 o'clock
The Hitchcock resolution as amend
ed by Sentor Jones, passed the senate,
IS to H. Senator Jones' amendment
10 the resolution follows: "Resolved
that the senate approves and strong
" endorses the requests made by
President Wilson in diplomatic notes
Of Dec. IS, to nations engaged in
war, and that the nations state terms
upon which peace might be discuss
ed"
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
Death of an Infant.

The 7-months old son of Mr., and
.rs. Peter Rosa died at the family
hcme at Perins this morning. A cold
which developed into Group was the
immediate cause Of death. The body
@iIl be brought to town tomorrow
nd the funeral held from the Sac
red Heart church.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
WILSON PREPARING
SECOND PEACE NOTE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.--Follow-
ing conference with President Will
son, Colonel House conferred with
the members of the cabinet. 1t Is
believed that Colonel House is assist
ing the President to get the real tenn
perature of the peace situation in
Europe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
'lotoring South.

w, A. Triplett and son, F. w.
i.oehler, Jr, Ernest Vernon, Roy
'tone and A. Odesthi of Silverton
ere members Of a motor party who
eft Durango shortly afternoon to,
day for Gallup. The terminus of
their travels is uncertain but it would
robably be either Arizona or some
noint in California.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
Mercy Hospital Notes.

Mercy Hospital Notes.
John Webb Of Pagosa Springs en-
tered the hospital for treatment last
evening, Mrs. +. Fortier of Aztec
is patient who is to undergo an OPP
Grafton. The condition Of Harry
Owens of Mancos, who is suffering
from an injured arm, remains un-
changed. It is uncertain yet wheth-
er amputation will be necessary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
Vital Statistics Record for Rural
Portion of La Plata County.

Vital statistics just compiled by
county health officer Dr. H. A. Lin
genfelter show that in District 1876
during the year 1916, 54 males and
3e female babies were born. In the
period the death of 81 males and 10
females occurred. The district in
cludes all portions of La Plata couh-
ty outside of Durango, bayfield, and
Animas City.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
Funeral of a Ncnagenarian.

The funeral of the late "Grandpa'
lush, held in Mancos yesterday, wa
ne of the largest in the history OF
the vicinity. The late "Grandpa"
Rush was born in 1919, when James
Monroe, our fifth president was in
office. During 76 years of his life he
was a member of the Masonic lodge
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
To Reduce the Grade to Two
Percent or Less.

Those in touch with Location En-
rineer Furman of the D. & R. G.
state in the present survey he is
making between Lumberton and Du-
ango he is seeking for a grade that
'oes not exceed two percent. The
preliminary survey for the tunnel
thru Cumbres has been completed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08

Bud Edwards went to Denver this
morning to serve as page in the SEN
ate, an appointment he just received.
While in the capital city he will make
his home with his aunt, Mrs. Her.
man Beindt.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
Deserved Vacation.

A. C. Bagby, who has been Deputy
County Assessor for the past 12
years will depart on tomorrow morn
ing's eastern for Denver. Mr.. Bag
by has earned a vacation. The po-
sition he has held here is one not
calculated to enable its holder to
make friends, yet If faithfulness Of
service, honesty Of purpose and un.
questionable efficiency are deserving
of reward, Al Bagby should get his,
sometime, somewhere. La Plata
county has never had more effic-
lent, more faithful, nor fairer serv-
ant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
70 Attend Council.

Captain Peterson, Lieutenant Doc
ter and Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Skeels
eft for Denver this morning to at
tend council of the Salvation Army
officers. Heads of the organization
stationed in Chicago will be present.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08

Mrs. John Waters and daughter,
Miss Ellen left for Denver this morn
ing to pass a month or n.ore with
the eldest daughter of the Waters
household, Mrs. Thomas Lotus and
her children.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
ital Statistics Records.

During the month of December
there were Z deaths and births in
the city of Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5. -Indica.
liens are it viii be two or three days
before the senate will vote on the
endorsement. In the meantime no
action viii be taken until the Allies
'oply reaches Wilson.
Following the introduction, two
amendments have been drawn up by
he Republicans. A meeting of the
minority was called this afternoon to
lraw up a substitute and report to
he minority leaders this afternoon
Administration Democrats declar
ID privately that some of the oppon
'nts were merely talking for time"
the interests of an extra session,
Republicans hotly denied this. A de-
lire to avoid involving the Monroe
Doctrine seemed to actuate the mo-
i've behind the fight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Buckley, for
nerly of Durango and the Upper
florida, are now residents OF Cot
tage Grove, Oregon. Mrs. Buck,ey's
mother, Mrs. Phillips, who makes
her home with them, suffered brok-
n shoulder last sumer and has been
almost helpless since. Lawrence and
Edmund, the two sons of the family,
are located in Seattle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08

Quite few conservative men are
taking the D. & r. G. standard gauge
survey seriously and believe the i'm.
provemont viii materialize within -
months
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08

Miss Tilda Meleugin of Thomp
sons park was among the travellers
hcmeward bound this morning. She
had been visiting relatives in Duran
&c and at Oxford.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08

Mrs Samuel Thompson was down
from the Animas valley today on
business mission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
GERMANY PLANS
OFFENSIVE IN WEST

LONDON, Jan. 5.-The Allies be-
ueye that Germany is about to at.
lcmpt its most supreme effort on the
western front. The same desperate
need inspiring the peace proffers is
bought to be behind the new ofFch-
sive. Paris dispatches Indicate the
Germans are preparing the blow but
The Allies are ready to meet it.
London is awaiting the publica-
ion Of the Allies reply to Wilson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY

LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY
Major D. L. Sheets continues to be
among the shut-ins this winter.
Isaac Cherry went out to Florida
mesa this morning to look after his
land holdings.
The thermometer registered % be
NV zero in Silverton this morning.
Fred Olsen left for Telluride today
fter visiting here over the holidays
b. Stafford arrived from Akrcn.
olorado last night. to locate broth
er he had not seen for years.
Mrs. l.. f. Pichard returned to
bayfield, today after filing on lane
under the enlarged homestead act.
George Mclean, brakeman on .se
R. G. S. came in from Telluride last
night to take run out of Durango,
Thomas Conor is here from Golden
IMPLYING the trade with drinks that
aeet favor-in this dry town.
BILLY" Hankey is down from May
Day to enjoy a few days loafing in
his burg.
Some married men are holrid.
hey think it a waste of money to
,ay to listen to lecture.
Victor Nelson of silverton is partals-
og Of Mine Host Edleman's hospi-
ality at the Southern.
Speaking of native states, Carl
'oulson says he is a Pennsylvania
by marriage.
Six cars of ore, mostly concen-
rates. arrived from the prosperous
silverton camp last night.
j. A. Taylor went 10 Aztec this
norning to join his wife on visit
18th kin folk.
George Moody left for the Copper
I'LL mine this morning on business
mission.
Agriculturist Hutto of the South
m Ute agency, was a business Wis.
itor in Durango today.
II. f. Shaw of the Kline mesa was
here today on n supply purchasing
expedition.
Judging by its patronage, the priv
leges of the Ladies rest room are
becoming appreciated more and
more.
~ ~ i'ifNtI Was III if'Hi VIC
Kline section last night, after the
labor saving device known as hay
spreader.
Antonio Buck, one of the heap big
Indians of the Ignacio section, went
to Dolores this morning on reserva-
tion business.
Emory Tiffany left for Golden this
morning, to resume his studies in
The state school Of mines. He is a
junior this year.
Mrs. A. Z. Carr, and little daugh-
ter Cary, returned to Chama this
morning, after spending the holidays
with her parents, the Hubards.
John Darlington, brother Of the
late w. T. Darlington, returned to
Allison this morning after transact
ing business in Durango.
John Cover was up from Farming
ton last night to meet ]. A. Upton, a
land seeker from Riverside, Ken
lucky.
A few miners are braving the
snow in Cave Basin and working
away to give that camp the place on
the map its mineral deposits war
rant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08

f. Paulek and family Of Hesperus
srcnt the day here on their way to
Virginia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08

Dolores were guests at the Palace
last night homeward bound from the
Piedra, where they spent the holi,
days with relatives.
Mrs. ]. A. Stavely and sister Hiss
Gladys Camyp of Montezuma valley
were travellers from the La Platas
last night on combined business
and pleasure trip.
Clark Bonds returned to the Ar
boles ranch this morning after a g.
weeks soiourn in Durango. Mrs.
Bonds will remain in town awhile
longer.
Quite few people in our town viii
be consoled by the fact that statis-
tics show only 3 out of 60 who EN-.
bark on the career of life insurance
agent stick in the game longer than
s weeks.
A. c. Bagby was off for Denver
this morning, making the trip via
Montrose, where he will stop two or
three days for a visit with his aunt
and uncle.
Although Mrs. Suviana Russell,
widow of the late Judge Russell con-
linues to be very III, she appears 70
he little better today. Mrs. Robbins
The nurse is in almost constant Mt
enhance at her bedside.
In the interest of truth let it be
said that one business man in our
town who recently had experience
with standard gauge railroad in
Arizona declares the freight service
s so poor he is ashamed to come
home and "Cuss" the y. & II. C.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pease of the
Dolores vicinity were guests Mt the
't,ater today. They are on their way
10 Wisconsin, the scene of the for
ner's boyhood haunts, a place he has
not visited in 40 years Later they
IRE planning trip to Florida.
Charles Mcintosh, a member -
he Monte Vista baseball team, ar.
rived last night on his way to the
lucky Moon whore he has employ
ment His brother John, also a mem
Ter Of the ball team, has been work
ng at the mine for several weeks.
"Bill" Hall Of the Cave Basin gate
ray town, and Herb Bra Me of Farm
ngton We're among those who gave
home as their destination this morn.
ng The latter had been to Den
'er on a hurried business trip and
he former just here.
w. Carson, former saw mill man
+ these parts, was a guest at the Sa-
oy on route to his headquarters in
7hcaeo. after visit with his fam
y in the Pennington section Mr.
carson is making very comfortable
ortune out OF dish washing raa
hine he patented.
Mrs. L. NJ. Ricketts, and daughter,
Miss Aimee, the Rosa teacher, were
here today on a shopping expedition,
they are on their return to Rosa
after spending the holidays in Farm
ngton with Mrs. Ricketts, grand
5abe, the junior member of the Or.
al Ricketts, family.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Buckley, for
nerly of Durango and the Upper
Florida, are now residents OF Cot
tage Grove, Oregon. Mrs. Buck'ey's
mother, Mrs. Phillips, who makes
her home with them, suffered broI<-
n shoulder last sumer and has been
almost helpless since. Lawrence and
Edmund, the two sons of the family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08

A half dozen plumbers arrived on
last nights Eastern to hasten the
work of installing the heating and
plumbing in the new high school
building. Only small force of car
lenters will be employed until this
is finished.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY

". J. nnd orviIle Foster were bust
ness visitors from Eico today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08

Andy Gilbert of Denver was
among the visitors departing for
Bells spur last evening. Mr.. Gill
bert was called to this section a few
days ago by the illness of his sister,
Miss Anna Gilbert.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-08

Mrs, y. X, Boyd was an arrival
from Fayetteville, Arkansas last
night to join her husband who recent
ly came here to work for the Golden
Rule.