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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
DEATH OF WILLIAM NORTON
KITCHELL THIS MORNING.

Little William Norton Kitchell, the
youngest child Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.
Kitchell died this morning at their
home in the city at II o'clock. This
little fellow was three years old, but
has always been very delicate child,
and when the dread disease Of pneu-
monia took hold Of the little one, he
did not have the physical strength to
fight it off, and quietly breathed his
last this morning.
The remains will be inferred at the
Odd Fellows Cemetery tomorrow
morning at 9 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kitchell have the
sympathy of their many friends in the
loss Of their darling little one-and
we join in commencing to them the
Scriptural injunction, Suffer the little
Children to come unto me, for of such
is the kingdom Of heaven"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
HEARING MAKES
SLOW PROGRESS
Taking of Evidence in Tederal Court
Case Slow-Only Five Witnesses 4
Examined.

Slow progress is being made in the
examination Of the As witnesses sum
moned to give evidence before Hon.
William Sanders, appointed by Judge
Henry C.. Niles Of the U. s. District
Court, to examine them in the case
Of the Alabama Fidelity Mortgage and
Bond Co., VS.. the County Of Lefore in
which the bonding company is attempt
ing to enjoin the County in Federal
Court from recovering on bonds a. q
result Of the failure Of the Itta Bena,
Banking & Trust Co., Of Itta Bena,
which bank at the time was the Coun-
ty Depository. n
A total Of five witnesses have been
examined SO far. It is probable how
ever that those to be examined later
will NOT be required to keep the stand
as long IS the first ones called. Much
legal talent is engaged in the case.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
LEFLORE ENJOYS
BEST OF HEALTH
Report of County Health Officer for
December Shows Small Percent
!. age Of Illness.

The monthly report Of DR.. W. T,
Mathews. County Health Officer, to
Or, J. D. Gilleylen, Secretary Of the
State Board Of Health at jackson, for
December, has just been filed with the
Chancery Clerk and shows a total Of
Al physicians in the County all Of
whom reports.
The report shows that ten kinds Of
disease have been prevalent in the
County during the month with total
Of only 47S cases treated. Malaria
was the cause Of the physician being
called in 26S of the cases, only 81 Of
which were white people, 1872 Of the
cases among the negro race.
OF the others the statement shows
that Influenza was: reported in lat
cases, " Of which were white and GA
negroes. Pneumonia, the winter-time
sickness, was responsible for SO of the
total cases, II Of which were whites
and SO negroes. The three worse
dreaded diseases were the smallest in
number on the report. Only one case
OF cancer was reported and that was
a negro, five cases of tuberculosis. of
which four were negroes and two cas-
es of Pellegra of which both were
negroes.
Only one person was treated for Ty-
phoid Fever out of a total of five cas-
es. One case of Diphtheria, that Of a
white child, was reported, and five
cases each of Scarlet Fever and
Whooping Cough all of which were
confined to the white race.
This report shows wonderful heal
thy condition for the County and con-
clusively proves that the reports to
the contrary which can be heard in
other parts of the State are mistaken
ideas concerning the Delta section.
Greenwood and Leflore County are
as healthy as any county in the State
and when the total population is taken
into consideration the above figures
will prove it. Considering the large
number of negroes who live in this
County it is remarkable that great
or number of cases of Malaria and
Pneumonia have not occurred among
The people of that race during the
month just past.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
by Associated Press)

Washington, Jan. IL - President
Wilson today began careful and de-
|iberate examination of the Entente's
reply to his peace note to determine
what opportunity it presents fer
further moves in his efforts to bring
about peace and in what way it may
be accomplished. The note was dis
cussed at the regular cabinet meeting
and privately between the President
and Secretary Lansing,
All quarters agreed that the note
seemed to offer no hope for an early
end of tho war but still not close
the door upon further efforts on Pres
Ment Wilson's part.
The German diplomats were out
spoken in their denunciation Of the
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
LEAK CHARGES
STILL EXCITE
rvo REPORTS Made to Congress by
Rules Ccmmittce-Res0lution
Is RecOmmitted.
(By Associated Press

Washington, Jan. 12-The Leak"
Investigation was brought into the
house today with a report by the
Democratic members of the Rules
Committee that no evidence was
found and the opposition from. the
Republican minority which contend
ed that evidence Of "leaks" were
shown.
After Representative Cantrill, DEM
ocrat Of Kentucky, has requested that
|the Rules Committee recall Thomas
! M. Lawson, Chairman Henry Of the
committee asked the unanimous con-
|sent Of the House that the Wood Leak
Resolution be recommitted and that
Lawson be cited for contempt if he
continues to refuse to answer ques-
|tions asked him by the committee.
The House recommitted the Wood
Leak Resolution for further action
without vote. The Republicans taunt-
Jed the Democrats, claiming that they
Ibid not dare investigate further char
|ges of the stock market leak made by
Republicans.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
GOLF MEETING MAY BE STORMY

GULF MEETING MAY BE STORMY
New York, Jan. 12-(By Union AS
Isolated Press)-The annual meeting
d the United States Golf Association
which takes place at the Hotel Astor
onlght promises to be more or less
'"my' As the Western association
meets on the goth of the month there
.se those who predict that the wes-
*fners will have a chance to with
ussw II they are not satisfied with
@s outcome of tonight's session.
.nefe is a fraction in the West which
y strongly opposed to the proposed
s''oelatlon membership, which is re-
s.lded as nothing more or less than
minority rule. On the other hand,
s0ners and clubs>in New England, TO
y nothing Of certain others through
Ss' 'ne country, are strongly in favor
overhauling the amateur rule,
sa'eA has beco NE distaste-
~ because of its barring Francis
suimet' Members of sixty-three clubs,
.sp.esenting all sections Of the coun-
~ nave sent petition to U. 8. G. A.
s.s,als :. y asking for the reinstatement
oolmet. The selection Of courses
I. 'nree championships will also be
made tonight.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS TO Sc.
LECT PAID MANAGER.

New York, Jan. 12--(By Union AS
sociated Press)--The New York Re-
publican State committee meets here
today to select a new state chairman
to succeed Frederick Tanner, who is
determined to resign. The names of
several men have been mentioned for
the place, but it is believed that the
honor will go to George W. Aldridge
of Rochester. Governor Whitman is
strong for the election Of a paid man
ager, and his friends declare that he
will get what he wants. George
Glynn, Of Syracuse, Governor Whit.
mans executive auditor, is the man to
fit The bill, according to Gov. Whit
man, .5a.v..sy'' ,lrss
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
SIGNAL HONOR FOR DETROIT.

Detroit, Jan. 12-(By Union Asso-
ciated Press)-No other city in the
United States can compete with De-
troit when it comes to the financial
class of its police department. Her
police and sheriff's forces stand alone
as possession multi-nillionaires. Jas.
Couzens, who can write his check for
s25,000,0O0 or $3O,o00,OO0 is police
commissioner and Horace F. Dodge,
another multi auto builder
and stockholder in the Ford Motor
Company, is an under sheriff at 81 900
a year. The city believes that with
such men in charge there will be no
graft practiced in the department.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12

lures and our market advanced stead
lily from an eight point opening until
March sold in the neighborhood of 18
cents. New York reported covering
by Wall street shorts. News that
some spots had been sold yesterday
after hours, but principally the gener-
al frmness of the spot situation sug-
gested covering. While a limited
amount of cotton is being released
when buyers limits cross the 18 cent
mark, there seems practically nothing
for sale below that limit. Holders ap-
pear perfectly at ease and confident
in their position. Preliminary, new
crop considerations 60 far to sustain
the validity of the current price level.
A prominent concern in Atlanta says:
"On proper investigation we find the
following conditions against the pos
sibility of a large crop. Alarming
exodus of negroes with many more
booked to leave when winter is over
No labor available to replace them.
Little more fertilizers available than
last year. Fertilizers without the
proper amount of potash never made
good crops. Boil weevil extending
over entire belt with the exception of
the Carolinas. More grains planted
in Georgia than in past 25 years.
Packing plants going up everywhere
inviting stock raising in preference.
Diversification the ruling platform.
Increase in the sale Of mules below
normal. Credits to cotton planters re-
stricted on account Of crop failures
and boil weevil."
The weather map indicates unset
tied weather for the whole belt, possi-
bly, snow storms in North central fol-
lowed by very severe cold wave. Mar
ket turned quieter in the second and
bears made use Of the restricted activ-
ity over the week end to sell on expec-
tations Of smaller mill takings and
exports than last year. However, the
,discount of futures under spots justi-
.Ges the buying on depressious. .
j Il CLARKE 4 60.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
WATCH YOUR STEP" JAN. 18th.

Capacity-testing audiences this sea-
son have invested watch Your Step"
which comes to the Greenwood Thea
tire, Wednesday, Jan. 18th with an at
mosphere Of prosperous permanency
which justifes the classification of
this delightful musical comedy as an
amusement institution. The demand
for accommodations at future presen-
tations is so great and consistent that
watch Your Step" will continue its
record-breaking course for months
sufficient explanation of it's enormous
popularity being found in the COM
bination of novelty, grace and humor
which characterize the performance.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
COTTON RECEIPTS.
DAILY COTTON LETTER.

New Orleans, Jan. 12-The reply
of the Allies is substantially the same
as the preliminary forecasts given a
week ago. Washington says it is not
preclusive as was apprehended and
leaves a way open to further med
iatory policy by the President. Equal
~ important was the statement from
Berlin in this mornings press that
fear Of submarine transgression is
grouldless and that assurance is given
that Germany will abide by the pledg-
es given to the United States. This
removed an uncertainty and the mars
Iken tresthed more freely liverpool
WI ssHsxh.s bsttay nm ~ - n.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
CARNIVAL TO OPEN SATURDAY,
JANUARY 18th.

The Great Clifton-Kelley Shows will
open here, Saturday January 18th, in
stead Of Monday, as being adv. Ow-
ing to the Company laying off this
week at Clarksdale, Agent Roberts de-
cided that Saturday would be a good
day to open here, and he has made
all necessary arrangements for the
Big Shows grand opening. The big
grounds just across the bridge will be-
used and the grounds will be in mass
of Electric lights and will be just the
same as day.
/. The Great Clifton Kelley Shows
come here highly recommended by
both public and press, and is free from
skin games and graft. The train Of Is
cars arrived over the Yazoo & Missis-
isippi Valley R. R. this morning, and
the big task Of unloading and putting
up started promptly at Z a. m.--so
everything will be ready for the big
opening tomorrow. A few Of the fea-
ture attractions are:
The Monkey Speedway, the Tango
Girls, the Colored Minstrel Show, the
Gold Nugget POI Show, the Motor
dome, and many other shows and
Concessions.
Bakers $4,000 Merry-go-round is
the feature, riding dance carriage, md
Is one Of the most beautiful machineA
on the road. 4
The Clifton-Kelley Shows viii be
with us for one week, opening each
afternoon at 2 pm. and again ct I
p. m.
Band Concerts DAILY At IL and
z pm.
~.--~- n
Take Ths Daily cummonwsslta h
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
: VETERINARIANS ELECT.
Meridian Chosen for Next Meet After
Lively Contest.

Meridian Chosen for Next Meet After
Lively Contest.
Clarksdale, Miss, Jan. 10-Quite q
lively scene was enacted at the as
sembly rooms Of the Mississippi State
Veterinary Association last night,
when the election of officers for the
ensuing year came up, together with
the selection of the city for the next
annual meeting. Meridian finally be-
ing chosen for the 1918 session, which
will be headed by Dr.. H. Chadwick Of
Jackson, Miss, as president. The 9th
er officers selected were: DR.. W. R.
Edwards, Vicksburg, vice-president;
Dr.. E. S. Norton, Greenville, re-elect-
ed for his third term as secretary
treasurer, and Drs. James Lewis Of
Greenwood and J. A. Beavers of Can
ton as members of the state examin-
ing board. Nine now members were
also added to the associations roster.
Today was spent by the members of
the association in clinical work at the
veterinary stables of DR.. VIM. l..
Gates, where large number Of ami
mails have been collected for demon
strations which were given by some
of the most widely recognized men in
the profession, and. where much inter-
est was shown.
The 1917 session came to close af-
ter two days Of very interesting work,
with q banquet at the Alcazar Hotel
at 8 o'clock tonight.
The first days session was spent
in discussions Of the various topics
Of interest to the association, there
being present and participating in
these discussions such men as DR..
Robert C. Moore, recognized as the
most eminent authority on veterinary
surgery in the Missouri valley, and
who is president Of the st. Joseph's
Veterinary College Of st. Joseph, Mo-,
DR.. L. A. Merrillat Of the Chicago
Post Graduate Veterinary College and
DR.. w. H. Dalrymple Of the Louisiana
State University.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
THAW WILL NOT
DIE OF WOUNDS
Unless He Took Poison Tablets VIII
A, Be Able to Leave Hospital in
Two Weeks.
lBy Associated Pressl

PhiladelHhia, Jan. 12-Harry Thaw,
who slashed his throat with razor
and cut the artery in his wrist In an
attempt to commit suicide here yes
terday, will be able to leave the hos
pital within two weeks unless he
swallowed poison tablets, according to
physicians today.
Several poison taklets which pro-
duce slow death were found in his
pockets. It will take twenty-four
hours for symptoms to manifest them
seoves, doctors say.
DR. Kirby later said that he felt
sure Thaw had not taken poison.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
HARD FIGHTING
ON WEST FRONT
Berlin Says British Won Initial Sue
cess But Repulsed With Heavy
Losses in Counter Attacks.
tAOpyrixht. }
(By Associated Press)

Berlin, Jan. 1.-Two attacks were
made this morning by the British
troops on the French front north of
the Ancre River. North Of Beau
court the British gained an initial
success, the war Office announced.
They were driven back in d counter
attack with heavy losses.
Laburtea, Rumania, was captured
by the Teutonic troops yesterday, the
Russians were driven toward the Ser
eth between Braila and Galetz. Heavy
fighting is in progress on the Rus
sian front at Dvina and Dvinsk.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
LARGE ATTENDANCE AT THE
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Some Notable Arrivals-Bishop De-
livers Address on the Uplift Of
the People, Etc.

The Upper Mississippi Methodist
Conference is largely attended.
Among the recent arrivals are Prof.
E. L. Gordon, of New Orleans, As
sistant Business Manager of the
Southwestern Christian Advocate;
DR.. l. L. Thomas of Baltimore, Dr.. J.
M. Shumpert, of the Mississippi Con-
ference, and DR.. Geo. Evans, Presi-
dent Of Rust College, Holly Springs,
Miss.
Bishop Thirkield addressed the con-
ference on things pertaining g to the
uplift of the people and the import
ance of Christian Leadership.
A resolution was adopted thanking
the Committee on Episcopacy for re-
turning Bishop W. P. Thurkield to
the New Orleans Area for another
quadrenial. Mississippi is q part Of
the New Orleans Area.
Rev. W. G, Tyree Of the Baptist
Church, Rev. J. A. Hall, pastor Of the
M. E. Church, south, Rev. Joseph Rem
ME of the Presbyterian Church Of
Greenwood, and Rev. w. H. Braxton
Of the A. M. E. Church were intro
duced.
At 2 o'clock p. m. a Statistical Ses-
sion was held. The Bishop presid-
ing. Notwithstanding adverse circum-
stances, an increase in the amount Of
benevolences is observed. AT 3 o'clock
p. M, DR.. w. w. Lucas addressed
the conference relative to the Rural
church. u
The Anniversary Of the Board Of
Sunday Schools was held. DR.. E. M.
Jones of Montgomery, Ala, represent
ing the board addressed the confer
ence.
At 1880 p.- M, Bishop Thirkield de-
livered his splendid lecture on 1.-THE
Building of Man" ;.
An exceedingly large audience lis.
tened to the eloquent speaker. rN
Fred H. Bunton, Reporter.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
NO KNOWN DEAD AS RESULT
FIRE IN MUNITIONS PLANT
netcnation Of Shells Continue During Day-Fire
Started Late Yesterday Afternoon
Over Four Million Dollars.

The loss Is estimated at more than
100000 confined almost entirely to
the destruction of shells which the
company loads at this plant for the
Russian government. The flames did
not reach certain magazines where q
large quantity Of explosives were stor-
ed.
Reports Of looting proved apparent
ly unfounded. Twenty eight men ar
rested within the lines were discharg-
ed this morning. Detonations contin-
ued throughout the morning, an occa-
sional three inch shell exploding.
Police kept all persons from the dan
ger zone.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
fgv Associated Press

New York, Jan. 12-The eighty acre
,,.rt Of the Canadian Car and Foun-
*, Co., near Kingsland, N. j., is q
...rred and blackened ruin today,
.,rent by flames and ploughed by
bursting shells.
The fire which started late yester-
|a.v afternoon is still smoldering in
,nots. Firemen who stood helpless at
|, safe distance last night watching
M EXPLOSION of half million three
.nd six inch shells have cautiously
|,lo.ed in on the ruins. There is no
|ofscial report Of loss Of life,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
CLERK CONDEMNED TO DIE FOR
JUDGES MURDER.

Huntsville, Ala, Jan. 12--David D.
Overton, former clerk Of Madison
County Circuit Court. 10 condemned
to be hanged today for the murder Of
Probate Judge William. T. ,Lawler.
Judge Lawler was Overton's political
opponent. He declares that the mpr-
dss wAS sp1dsuuld n sStx
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
FIGHTS SCHEDULED FOR TO.
NIGHT.

4 New York, Jan. l2-(By Union As.
sociatsd Press) Despite the attempt
Of the Broadway Sporting Club TO en-
Join Billy Miske from boxing Charlie
Weinert here tonight, the fight will
take place as scheduled before the
Harlem Sporting Club.
Young Ahsarn and Augie Rather
are also on the program at the Hsr-
lem Club.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
COTTON, GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS.
New York Market Closed 4 to Z Up,
New Orleans Points Advanced
Spots Unchanged.

An advance Of four to seven points
was recorded in the cotton markets at
New York today and q five point gain
at New Orleans in trading months,
Spots on both markets remained un-
changed. Sales 1880 bales.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
WANTS CONGRESS TO GIVE
MORE MONEY FOR r. b.
WORK.

". ".asnlngton, Jan. l2--(By Union
. v'ated ress)-Now that there 10
s.a w IN the approval Of the Presi-
peace proposals., Congress will
ss'a 4 ssked for another appropriation for
! y.'eal y, valuation Of railroads, with
~. wv 70 completion Of all field opsr-
.N" as IN three years hence. The ul-
.se cost Of the work will figurs
''''a 'l5.ooo,ooo and i2c,ouNpOQ:
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
NOMINATIONS MADE.
For Assistant Secretary of State and
Third Assistant.
(By Associated Press)

(By AssOclated PreSsJ
Washington, Jan. 12-William Phil
lips, Of Massachusetts,, third Assist
ant Secretary of State was nominated
by President Wilson today as Assist
ant Secretary of State and Brecken-
ridge Long, of St. Louis, was nominat-
ed as Third Assistant Secretary Of
State.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
FRENCH PRESS APPROVES.
(By Associated Press)

Paris, Jan. 12-The morning papers
are unanimous in their approval Of
the reply Of the Allies to President
Wilson's note. The Figaro says the
principal value Of the note is the
clear. and solemn declaration of the
Allies object to pursue the war.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
BISHOP TH1RKIELD TO PREACH.
Methodist Divine from New Orleans
to be Heard Sunday Night.

Bishop Wilbur Patterson Thirkield,
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
from New Orleans, who, is in the city
conducting the Upper Mississippi
Methodist conference, will preach at
the First, Methodist church Sunday
night at the usual hour. The public
ID very cordially invited by DR.. Hall,
the pastor, and his congregation to
hear this gifted speaker.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
LITTLE HOPE FOR EARLY END
OF WAR HELD OUT BY ANSWER
Reply of the Allies to President Wilson However
Leaves the Door Open for Further Efforts
Toward Peace on His Part. & ~

Allies note and made deelarstions
that such terms would never be ac-
cepted. 1t is admitted that the note
is more severe than they were led to
expect and they declared that Ger
many and her allies are prepared to
fight on. The next step Of the United
States will be decided upon with the
utmost deliberation.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
CRUDE OIL ADVANCES.

(By Associated Press)
Independence, Kan, Jan, IAN
advance of ten cents barrel in crude
oil was posted here today by the Prair-
ie Oil and Gas Co. The price now Is
$1.70 per barrel.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
PETROLEUM FOR
EXPORT GOES UP
Advance Of Twenty Five Cents An
nounced by Standard Oil Co., at
New York.
,(By Associated Press)

New York, Jan. 12-The Standard
Oil Co., today announced an advance
Of twenty five cents in the price of re-
fined petroleum for export.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed 5 up.
New York Spots 1915.
New Orleans Spots 1913.
Sales 2S8O.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12
KANSAS BANK ROBBED.

Two Men Lock officials in Vault and
Escape With $500.
(By Associated Press)
Wichita, Kan. Jan. 12-The Cor
WIN, Kansas, State Bank was robbed
of S9OO in currency and silver today
oy two men. They locked the cashier
and three patrons in the vault and
ned in an automobile.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12

Tsts Tn Daily Csnneawssltk
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-12

DANISH STEAMER SUNK.
(By Associated Press)
London, Jan. 12-The Danish steam
er Toborg has been sunk BY a SUBJ
marine Lloyd's announces. The crew
was saved.