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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-02-01
hoxes $50 IONS Coal.

Two hundred and fifty tons Of coal
and the mammoth coal chute OF the
eSaboard Air Line Railway at Norlina
we're destroyed by fire originating from
sparks from the pup house. All main
lire trains and those operated over the
Norfolk division of the rodd are being
coaled by hand at Henderson until a
steam shovel arrives from Hamlet to
meet the emergency.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-02-01
Malor.GsnsraI Waod lnlursd

Washington. - Major General Leor-
ard Wood, In France on an OBSERVE
ton tour, was slightly wounded by an
occidental explosion which killed Ave
French soldiers and hurt two other
American officers. Secretary Baker
announced the accident In this state
ment:
"A cable dispatch from the head
quarters OF General Pershing states
that an accidental explosion occurring
today killed Ave French soldiers ano
slightly injured Major General Weed
In the arm"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-02-01
Would Cut Millionaire Tralns

The people of Hamlet are railroad
people. They know railroadins from
the laying Of cross ties to the last
finishing touch OF transportation. Ths
opinion is practically unanimous that
the government acted wisely In taking
over the roads and its management il
proving successful. But there is con.
slant criticism OF the director general
in allowing the millionaire" through
trains to continue when the equipmen.
is so very badly needed In moving
freight.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-02-01
THAW THREATENS WEST
PORTION OF CAROLINA

Asheville. Western North Carolina
is threatened with another flood.
which, while not so serious as the
Hood of July 1916, threatens to wreak
considerable damage in this section,
The high waters have already washed
out a railroad bridge at Craggy. which
supplies a large number OF manufac'
turing plants just below Asheyille with
coal AMI supplies and has cut OF the
operation of these industries.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-02-01
Cannot Increase Prices.

Washington. new victory bread
prescribed by the food administration
must be sold at the prices that now
obtain for It's equivalent Of white
bread
This was made clear tonight by the
food administration In reply to reports
that bakers we're preparing to raise
their prices on the ground that the
substitutes they are ordered to use
cost more than white -four Increases,
II was said. will be permitted only
affer careful Investigation.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-02-01
BUY EQUAL AMOUNT
OF OTHER CEREAL.

Washington. - Bakers will begin
manufacture OF the new victory loaf.
containing a Ave per cent substitute
for wheat nour. At the same time the
srocers will sell to householders wheat
-four only when the purchaser buys an
equal amount Of some other cereal.
The per eentage OF substitute -four.
used by baking establishments will Nc
increased gradually until a 20 per cent
substitution In reached.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-02-01
GERMAN PAPER OPENLY
CALLS FOR A REVOLT
Germany Too Has Judas" Says
The Deutches Tapes Zsitung.


The Deutches Taaes Zsituns.
London dispatch TO the Tx
change Telegraph from Amsterdam
says The Deutches Tages Zeitung
openly calls on the German people 70
revolt against the nresent regime.
1--WE. too" says this pan-German or
gan. have a Judas among us today.
He apnears in tho red coat and man
lie Of Germany's hangman Who wiz
save Germany from these traitors bu'
the German people? 1t is now Ger
mans help yourself, and God will help
you
Although Fmneror William is not
nsmed In the article, the EXPRESSION
"Cermanys hs"gman" ia meH"f for
the kaiser, says the correspondent.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-02-01
Little bits OF bacon,
Little grains OF wheat,
Give q soldiers body
Energy and heat.

The food situation in Europe, not
only in the countries Of our Allies bu.
in the neutral coustries. has reached
such desperate state that tens Of
thousands of women. children and men
must starve during the next foui
months. The only supplies they csn
hope for are from America. and this
country is releasing food for export
only as rapidly as It is available above
our actual needs. Save! Save!
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-02-01
WILL HAVE HALF
MILLION IN FRANCE
EARLY THIS YEAR, ACCORDING TO
A REVIEW BY SECRETARY OF
WAR BAKER.
ANOTHER MILLION AVAILABLE
Secretary Baker Before Senate Com
nittee Bares Much That Heretofore
Has Been Carefully Guarded With
Nations Military Secrets.

Washington. America will have an
army Of half million men In France
arly this year, with u million traiNed
and equipped ready to follow as quick.
ly as ships can be provided to carry
them, and the outlook for this Is not
unpromising.
Secretary Baker gave this informal.
lion to the nation and to the world In
a statement before the senate. military
committee. barring much that until now
has been carefully guarded with, the
army's military secrets, In answering
charges that the government has
broken down preparing for war.
From early morning until late after
noon the secretary addressed the com.
mittee and crowd. including many
members OF both houses Of Congress.
gathered In big hearing room OF the
senate Office building. He spoke ex.
temporaneously, beginning with details
OF the mammoth task OF building an
army Of million and half answer
ing such complaints Of inefficicncy -os
were cited by Senator Chamberlain in
his recent speech and declaring that
such instances were isolated and not
general. Some questions were asked.
and Mr.. Baker, from time to time. had
assistants go to the telephone for re.
ports on specific questions.
Toward the close OF his speech. See.
rotary Baker delivered dramatic
general statement OF the American
war Man. telling OF the coming Of the
allied missions of the day and night
conferences with men from the scene
Of battle in which the plans now be.
ing executed were adopted. and Of
success beyond the most sanguine ex.
pectations In building the army and ~
Industrial support at home. TRANSPORT
ing men across the ocean. constructing
railroads in France and preparing IN
strike the enemy with every resource
at the country's command.
When Mr.. Baker closed, II was APP
parent he had created profound i'm
preston. Chairman Chamberlain said
so before the left the stand There
was no attempt at cross.examaination,
The chairman proposed that the ser.
rotary be given a rest and it virtually
was agreed to recall him for further
examination later after the committee
has completed its hearing of officers
OF the medical corps aviation section
and other branches OF the service
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-02-01

Food nesrs ENERGY. Energy means
more efficient fighting. Efficient fghl
ing will end the wa" Save food,
Mes tless DAYS IN The United States
mean more efficient fighting force
M the front and more sneedy concm.
sion OF the war. Oveeating is lana.
ing to the enemy
Whestless and meatless days here
at home mean defeatless days for our
boys abroad.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-02-01
Committee Amazed.

While many things disclosed i'm
pressed the committee was frankly
amazed when told that the men OF -
national guard and national army d.
visianl camps are ready to go today
- nor" Whom members wanted to
know why such things had not been
given publicity before. Mr.. Baker spoke
OF the reluctance of military men to
reveal their war plans and quotei
German remarks about Americas ad-
vertisement OF her preparations.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-02-01

Below is given copy OF the paper q:
Miss Ethel Abe.nethy of Charlotte,
which wont the prize OF $50 Liberty
Bond offered by Mr. J b. lvey Of Char
lotte for the best written article on
food conservation.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-03-01
REVIVAL ANTICIPATED
OF Austro-German Camoaign in Italy
international News Service1

T international News Servicei asfA1t
BIZ LONDON, Feb 28-An early resumption Of the Aso-Cer-
caepaign against Italy expected in italian military and
political quarters The frontier is still closed and
important Austrian troop are reported under way
Sharp artillery dues raging internationally all the way be-
tween the Adge and Benta rivers on the mountain front
italian military looking for new Teutonc
offensive since the German press began advertising a new
drive in the west. tot b9Ii0psf esi8ig ysfjaf
In the west there again raids and strong ar
ery actions, particularly at Verdm.
During the past tenyou hours both the British and the
French war offices report success in repeng German rang
attempts 4Ate4tx ,,af.isega 4s s.2e,-1t
The daily morning oasis., 1918-03-01
MISMANAGED SHIP YARDS
Given Summary Action by ShiDoing
Board 9spo
International News Serviee)

WASHINGTON Feb 28.-Smmary action against misman-
aged shpyards announced tonight by the United States Ship
ping Twentyo steel ship contracts have been can
celed, and further cancellations expected FL
charged that inspection not being made in the inef
fent yards with to bring conditions that will
their Communicating to be put under government control
The contracts cancelled today for sixteen steel ships in
the shpyad of the Southern Shpbudng Company of Charles
ton c. eight by the Hamilton Shipbuidng Company
of Norfolk, Va. w.
The shipping board commandeered lumber and timber the
property Southwestern Pine Association which holds bulk
for wood to be used in construction of wooden ships
when the association failed to fill contracts.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-03-01
: LONGEST CASUALTY LIST.
Sent Yet From France by General
anil r,e4s be. 5.. ,s.g, t2e 10 6foa3q 4oj944b.
q IT. ] .2.'s g. Pershingg. Q, ...s -.
international News iService) i,

WASHINGTON, Feb 28-The longest list casualties in
action yet received from General Pershng announced this
evening by the War Department all reported twelve
deaths twenty severely wounded and slightly wounded
The list transmitted shows four deaths the firing
four due accidents four from disease Of the twenty
verey wounded eighteen victims of German attacks Feb
&c. February 25 and the slightly wounded Feb
ruay &C. Three of the deaths gas
north Tou drilling reported
late today with signs of clearing up. 11 i @1 70 ssa
The daily morning oasis., 1918-03-01
CHEROKEE UNSEAWORTHYa
--- alBtn9egs 20 81
Secretary Daniels Will Investigate iily;
Newspaper Charges, ,.a....' asr....s. .
international News Service)

y (InJeTnatOnaI News SerVlce)
WASHINGTON, Feb 28-Tonght the Navy Department an
noced the list of dead and missing from United States
steamer Cherokee which lost off February
70 The list includes the commanding officer Lieut. r. Newell
OF Philadelphia Ten survivors have landed Hrs u d al
In statement made this evening Secretary Daniels said he
would investigate thoroughly the report printed Philadelphia
newspapers to the effect the Cherokee was seaorhv H
said the board which surveyed vessel reported satisae
tory and recommended it for foreign patrol
The daily morning oasis., 1918-03-01
Resumption Of 1eutenic..
RAILROAD BILL PASSED
President Given Full Power to Regulate
~R Rates
(By international News Servioe)

:. 1By InteTmatlOna News SeTV10eJ
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28-By vote of 337 to the House
tonight passed admission railroad bill fixing two years as the
reod after for which the railroads be held by the
government leaving the rate making power with
the President Z% As&k68f
Despite overwhelming vote the passage OF the b the
railroads succeeded making few minor changes but the ad
mnistraon STAYED off amendments which wou
have modified completely An amendment offered
by Representative Sweet of Iowa. retaining rate making powers
in the Commerce Commission adopted but rally
ing all SIMS of the House railway commit
tee having measure in charge reversed that action and re-
gained the Presidential making authority by vote OF I'll
to 16.
All amendments favorng government ownership de-
feated by large votes.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-03-01

.Ll.MllllLal lllIsIllIllM.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-03-01

ulTecCOTS. Aze a518g RoflsaEfdlsq I
Those present were President
Bracey Curtis, DIR. A. L. Gustet-
ter, E. K. Cumming, Benz.
Jones, M. Escalada, R. L.
O'Neill, L. w. Mix, Allen T. Bird,
Leslie c. Hardy. Secretary j.
B. Bristol was in his wonted
place.
The secretary reported that
the cost of the cattlemen's con-
vention had been about $1,000,
and there had been subscribed
about $1,000, leaving a surplus
of a little less than $100, some
of which was still to be collected.
It was ordered that the remain
der be collected and the entire
surplus be turned into the treas
lury for use of the Chamber,
among the uses being pay for a
table at the Santa Cruz Club
which was wrecked the evening
of the smoker. (From this state
|ment it need not be inferred that
there was any rough house" at
the smoker. In order to get a
better view of the performance
several parties used the table
as a point of vantage. Their
combined weight was too much
for its .frail construction, and the
table collapsed under them,
much to their discontinue.
A vote of thanks was extend
ed to the finance committee,
consisting of Messrs. Benz.
Jones and j. w. Edwards, for
their gratifying work in raising
funds for the entertainment of
the cattlemens' convention.
A vote of thanks. was tender
ed Colonel Frier of the 35th In
fantry and his officers for the
great assistance they had been
in the entertainment of the Wis
Iiting cattlemen.
A letter of thanks was ORDER
led prepared and forwarded to
Hon. Zach Cobb of Ell Paso for
the eloquent address with which
he regaled the participants in
the banquet given the cattlemen.
There was read communica-
ton from the Phoenix Chamber
of Commerce, accompanied by a
similar letter from the Arizona
Corporation Commission, to the
effect that the commission has
at Washington one, of its mem
bers, who is working with like
representatives from all the
Rocky Mountain states in an ef-
The daily morning oasis., 1918-03-01
900 99.9 90 90 Q o 600 .
q ~ Letal and Personal 9
Q Q 09c 9 Q o 0l9 Q Q o Q o 9 G

o %. 9e q Q o 0i9 o Q 10000 g
1ss IS, -slslDai 9il1 tti H5t3l tiIi3 Xiis'e
ssdt is h9tTT7- u 81 ai tHAi
y. Mr. WIN. Thurlow of Los An
geles is at the Montezuma. d9
ls' .s' Mr. "a. F. Calkin Of st. Louis
is d guest at the Montezuna.
Mr.. J. Fred Ryan of Ell Paso
is a guest at the National Hotel.
Mr., OK. Graham of Tucson
is at the National. at bsfe
Mr. M. E. Watson of Phoenix
5 a'guest at the Montezuma. q
Today Mr.. J. E. Wise goes to
Tucson for a short business
visit. D''
II svY9saT 9lI5 9o 8see98i 81 9ta
Nh; H. S. ,Hallgren of New
York City is registered at the
Montezuma Hotel. 4 ne aBis
Mr.. Martin Lewkowitz of Her
rnosillo is at the Montezlma Ho-
tel. .tOsq io eesds
E Mr.. Howard Keener, editor Of
the Santa Cruz Patagonian, was
at Nogales yesterday.
] Nj. G. P. DeRuiz of Ell Paso
was at Nogales yesterday, a
guest at the Montezuma Hotel.
Mr. G. w. Barsch. a Cochiso
county cattleman, is over from
Hereford.
z Mr.. B. *. Osgood of Tucson
Is a guest at the National Ho-
tel.ri bsbse996s y lrsf2 ..
Mr.. Willis F. McBrayer of
Ainadoville is at the Montezuma
Motel. .z8ili9t i3e6h
Miss Flora Frazier from Elgin
is a guest at the Hotel Bow
man.
-VoIqfns n9Ni Esd bnB .tiaua,a
Lieut.. Edward Titcomb, U. S.
A., is visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. Titcomb, having ten
days leave. t....t, a.f..,sr e,4
: Yesterday there was arrested
and confined in the county jail
an alien enemy, a German, NAM
ed Antonio Eder. ss5s1 10 no8f.
III Yesterday Mrs. Charles i.
Fowler was reported quite ill, as
also was her niece, Miss Jean
80 ha <oiq''i5
1g an ~ naJ 4gQig 3a [a4fl}t
I. Mr.. l.. P. Gaxiola from Los
Angeles is registered at the Ma
tional Hotel. In former years
Mr.. Gaxiola was agent for
Wells Fargo & Co.'s Express at
Hermosillo.
Yesterday Miss, Mary Duffy
was reported on the sick list,
and the young lady was unable
to report for duty at her post
ass teacher in the Nogales pub
lie school. 0Xlgk a4ao 81 81 fd
= s
The daily morning oasis., 1918-03-01

Campaign Against ITALY is Expected in Italian Quarters

az svin y s51is fssgsa 10 10 fauesfz o.
fort to induce Congress to pass
the bill introduced by Congress-
man Carl Hayden, making it un-
lawful for any, railway engaged
in interstate traffic TO charge
more for hauling freight a
shorter distance than for the
same service over a longer dis
tance. The letters stated that
there is heavy expense attend,
ant upon the. work at Washing
ton, and that about $50 per
month for. three months from
Santa Cruz county I will he the
right proportion for this baili-
wick to forward. The secretary
was instructed to forward these
~
The question Of urging the
War Department to increase the
garrison at Nogales was brought
up, and a committee consisting
of Captain Mix and Mr.. Ed
wards was appointed to take up
the proposition and do whatever
might be found possible toward
the end desired.
There was presented for in
copies of bulletins is
sued monthly by Chambers OF
Commerce in other parts Of the
state, and it was proposed that
the Nogales Chamber of Com
1nerce establish such a bulletin
The matter. was referred to "A
special committee consisting of
M ssrs. Benz Jones, M. Esca-
lada and E. K. Cumming, : -x
[ A vote of thanks. was extend
ed Chief of I Police Charles l..
Fowler and his efficient force
for the excellent manner in
which order was preserved dur
ing the visit Of the Arizona Cat
tlemen's Ass ociation. -.
h A similar vote Of thanks was
extended Mrs. Harrison, Mrs.
Wise and other ladies' of No.
gales for the hospitality extend
ed the visiting ladies who ac-
companied the cattlemens at
their convention lilaiimuslsHllasI
The matter of disposing of
copies Of Hoctor James book,
I" Arizona, the WONDERLAND was
taken up, and the secretary was
advised to place on sale at vari-
Gus, stores copies 9th Of the work,
It was provided that the
Chamber go to the depot in a
body Monday afternoon, and. give
a Godspeed to the incren ant go
ing to Camp Funston.
The board then adjourned. .i'''l
PSA E-a1.lLIM
lac 17a00kgqNOc >-ssssss.aszsS.
If you see a COED. strong,
steady,T bright, white electric
light, it is ours. ARIZONA GAS
q ET,ECTRIC GOMp ANY 30 y i.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-03-01
Chamber of Commerce Directors

Yesterday evening the board
of directors Of the Nogales
Chamber of Commerce held a
regular meeting, at which there
was a goodly attendance of the
directors. ea.,.ss4..q /.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-03-01

IsG GzaO0kSqsSp.1 10 >~sszsssaa.sszss.S
Ii you see a COED, strong,
ssteady,r bright white electric
light, it is ours. ARIZONA GAS
) & ELkCTRIC COMP ANY. 20 ady
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-04-03
NEWS
NORTH BROWNSVILLE.

Harold Chatto has gone to West Brook
lin for the summer.
Mrs. Zadie Gray of 5edgwick is work
ing for Mrs. Anna Lymburner.
Ole Bowden and wife OF Camden are
guests OF w. N. Perkins and wife.
BY invitation, the ladies' aid society, of
West Brooksville met with the ladies aid
society here last week, at the home of
Ida Green.
Anna Perkins, one OF the teachers at the
Il. NJ. c. s., and Hope Perkins, a student
OF Sullivan high school, are visiting their
parents, w. N. Perkins and wife.
Easter was observed at the church by
special sermon and music in the morning,
and a concert, under the management OF
Phebe Vessel, Hattie Hopkins and Fidelia
Dow, in the evening.
April l.. C.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-04-03
COUNTY NEWS
NORTH BROOKLYN.
Hattie Redman and Ida Burns are ill.

Hattie Redman and Ida Burns are ill.
Harriette Cole of Sedgwick, profess
sional nurse, is caring for Mrs. Gertrude
Ray during her illness.
Thirty-three neighbors and friends
rendered Sidney Pert another surprise
party Saturday evening. A thoroughly
good time was enioved.
There was an ice-cream social in Bay
view hall Tuesdaynevening. feature OF
the social, was the grsb-pag contributed
by the .Cook" sisters containing 125 use
full and beautiful articles, proceeds going
to the he'd Cross.
North Brooklin is proud of its sons who
are in the service. Roswell Eaton is lieu
tenant commander OF the big coast patrol
boat Satilla, Harvey Gray is on the fight
ing line in France, and has participated
in two battles, Forrest Allen is also in
France, Thomas Leary is in the trenches in
France, and Leon Roberts is at Fort Getty,
r. l., having completed his training for the
cavalry, and is about ready to go to
Francs.
The John Hartman house on Harri-
mans point was destroyed by FIRE Satur-
day afternoon. The house had been IN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-04-03
ADVERTISEMENTS


In any kind of work. The man suffer-
ing from eye strain is never as efficient
as he whose eyes are strengthened oy
properly selected glasses. If you have
to lean close to the desk, if you nave
headaches and twitehing eyelids you
need glasses at once. Come and nave
your eyes examined for the right KIND
in the right.way.
EDW. H. BAKER, Eyesight Specialist
IS Oak ST., Ellsworth, Me.
Apr. to Oct. 1.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-04-03

occupied for several years. John ones,
who has the care OF the place, had heated
up his dinner on the Kitchen stove as
usual, and had gone out to finish hanhng
some wood. Soon afterward he oiscov.
cred that the house and adjoining nelo
were all sfire. Nothing could De Gone 10
save the building. Situated across the
cove in plain view OF all the residents
here. tie house that has stood so many
years as a landmark will be greatly
missed.
April 1. AENoPHoN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-04-03
aRuraI Infection"

Neenah, Wis.-"Rural infection" is
the name applied to an unknown dis
ease which has been confined solely to
the agricultural districts in this vicin-
ity so far and which has caused scores
of persons to become i'll. Several per
sons afflicted are under observation In
hospitals. The disease is marked by q
high fever. which In some instances
has proven fatal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-04-03

teacher at No. and Mrs. Ida Green at
No. Z.
Congratulations are extended Mr.. and
Mrs. Freeman Gray on the birth OF
daughter on March 30.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks Cousins and chill
dren spent Sunday with Mrs. Cousins par
ents, Washington Gray and wife.
April 1. y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-04-03

Aliens Foot Ease for Soldiers and sailors.
The Piattsburg Manual advises all men In
training TO shake Foot. Ease In each shoe
every morning. This protects the feet from
corns and bunions and freshens the feet.
Makes walking easy. Sold everywhere.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-04-03
WEST sRDGwIcK.

Miss Mary Nevells Is teaching in Blue.
hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Gray were guests
OF friends in West Penobscot last week.
Schools have reopened, Mas Della Gray
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-04-03
SOUTH pENoBscoT.

Thomas GriDdle, superintendent OF
schools, Westboro, Mass, is spending the
week with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Grindle.
Mrs. e. J. Snow is in Bangor having her
eye treated.
Mrs. Maynard Perkins is spending q
few days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Wight.
Mrs. Galen Grindle, who has employ
ment at North Penobscot, is home.
Miss Bernice varnum, clerk at Condon's
store, is i'll OF grip.
April /. L.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-24
w.,eh and Man ALIKE.

The watch that works only by fits
and starts is never to be trusted. Nor
is the man who does his work In the
same way ever capable OF the highest
achievement possible 20 his station.
With men NJ with watches the test lies
In being right and reliable all the time.