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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
RnStus md the Ham
Some folks dey lubs de bro1v,
chops,

Some folks dey lubs de brown nor
chops, po
An yuthah cyahs TO- lam:
But chile, jes' listen VILE All tall,
Ans sho's some fool bout ham.
Jes' han hit tub me long wild o,es
Err bill an slice hit cor. e''
An happifies nah soul.
uesh talkin' bout yo beef an lam.
DeS amt no meat kin class wild ham.
talk erbout yo' landscapes bright
20 spirin' sights on sea an lam.
Dan haint no place kin horer light
un DAT an kitchen table. man
DAT amt no time tub angahfy.
Nun stan eroun' an preach;
'eS put 70 mouf an teef tub wuck.
Caize ham am hits own speech,
Wen Dinah piles NAH plate, ali mean,
VIA steamin' ham an mustahd greena
-Theophilus Bolden Steward. :
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
Voice of the People
Letters must give tEr name md adj
drcas of the writer. N'.nr VIII mot bs
publixhcu IL writer requests.


To the Editor u the Times Dispatch:
Sir,-AS some adverse criticisms have
been made anclt the inscription on
General JacksoN's monument, II seemed
highly proper that Cunialc W. >.
Archer and u member OF the committee
In charge of the construction should
clear up the ma ter, and he accom-
piShcd IL in concise, eloquent ANA
satisfactory way at Camp Lee Hall on
Friday night. at least 10 majority Of
/ those present.
Df course. some hair-splittipg quib-
blers>Claim that he was not Killed at
the battle OF Charlottesville. but died
after being .aEcn from the battle lie i'd
under the strrOViul conditions SO we'll
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
WILL HONOR PRESIDENT
Woodrow Wilson TO nc First Person
Accorded New Deg -ce by UEi-
rcrsitJ OF Pnris
EBy Associated Press. ]


PARlS. July 2.-President Wilson
VIII be the first person TO be honored
with tho new degree OF docto. honoris
causa from the University of Paris,
says l." Journal. a governmental de-
cree authorizing French universities 10
bestow the title OF doctor honoris
causn has Just been published IN tho
Journal Oflciei.
IT was hoped, adds tho newspaper.
thht the degree could be conferred on
the Fourth OF July. II was explained
by l.Ucien Hoincare, director OF public
instruction however. that the time was
100 snort TO admit OF this. 4 suitable
occasion would be found later. he an
nounccd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
HONOR NAVAL MEN
secretary Daniels rnyH Tribute To
Armed Guards of Steamer
Rockefeller
ny Associated Pr.cs.

WASHINGTON, July For standing
by their guns until their ship went
down. Secretary Daniels to-day COM
mendod the members OF the naval
armed guard on the L. s. s. William
Rockefeller when II was torpcdocd
May Is.
Gunncrs's Mate John Robert Moore
mead or ltartwc!l. Ga saw to 1t that
ammunition was sent TO the guns and
renamed at his post in tho powder
magazines until ordered TO leave the
ship.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

twenty-five thousand officers and men are
needed within the next twelve months 10
man the American merchant marine. What
:. magnificent force that Will constitute when
the sword has been shealhed TO carry the
lag OF peaceful commerce to every port OF
the world. Never again shall il be said that
tne United States has not sufiicien: bottoms
TO bear its own products to foreign shores.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

There is spark OF comfort in the knowl-
-ge that food profiteers will be forced 10
ray out large share OF their ill-gotten gains
the form OF war taxes, but even that
brings no relief 10 the consumer, who has 10
Fay double for the mere privilege of exist
~nce. Cut down some OF the profits and Mr..
average Citizen will have more money With
hich to purchase Liberty bonds and war
avings stamps.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost my topic.
excepting an legal and medical sub
3ccts. are answered free. As all in
CuIrles nre answered directly by per-
sunnI letter scif-addrc,srd. stamped
envelope In required. A GGrcss Tho
1imcs-Dispatch infurI;iatiOp bureau
hiChmUnd, w.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

y. ~ NJ. Joncsvillc-rhe object OF
the Rotary cubs is the CO. operation
Of members Of different professions.
The constitution limits the membership
TO one representative OF each line OF
business. Ii demands that these per
sons either must engage, as partners.
nropr!ctOrS or corporate officers IN lc-
ultimate business Undertakings. Thus
the rotary" system briggs together
on a common basis physicians and un-
dcrtakcrs. Goa dealers and ice dealers.
dry goods merchants anC restaurant
proprictors and all other lines OF bust
ness.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
First Locomotive Reosv.

WASHINGTON. July 2.-The first Of
the l,4i5 locomotives order ed by the
railroad administration in Nav. has
been completed and is ready for in
spection. 1t WaJ announced TO-DAY
that the Baldwin Locomotive works
was the first Of the builders to finish
an engine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
Senator's Condition Unc,onr.a

WASHINGTON July o-The condi-
ton of senator Tillman. OF South Caro-
INA, chairman of the naval affairs
committee who suffered cerebral
hemorrhagc last week causing paraly-
SIS to-day was reported unchanged.
with no favorable development raising
any hope for his recovery. Although
ne spent quiet night last night, he
sun remains unconscious
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
News of Fifty Years AGO
(From the Richmond Dspat ch. July 2 1898

Major a. r. Courtney de-
livered the alumni address
at Richmond College last
night. His brilliant effort
was directed towards the
great end Of encouraging
ms hea rerS to believe that
although the war had al
most desolated our fair
land and had apparently
closed up all avenues lead
ing TO glory and political
prefcrmen there were
Stiil many ways in which
sons of Virginia could dis
tinguish themselves and
reflect honor nDon their
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

Suffrage leaders have decided to abandon
heir efforts to secure Il vote on the suffrage
esolution until after the proposed recess OF
congress. They still lack two votes OF the
necessary two-thirds to pass the resolution,
sitter having expended $4,000 in "persua-
sivc' efforts 10 futile purpose Postpone
inent of vote will give them time to accumu-
late more war funds for last desperate
ssault TO capture the two votes they must
lave in order 10 win.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
Want New National An,h.,

AMSTERDAM. July "A plea for
n new national antehem is made by tho
Lokal Anzeiger. of Berlin. ct ia ri.
diculous'" it adds, FOR Germans 70
give their noblest expression of their
patriotism TO the tune Of God Save
the King"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

w iliatn H. says: GerInanyS destiny Is war
Sherman said: War is hell"
We believe the Kaiser is risht concerning
Germany's destiny.
4 man who runs grocery out in Kansas
City says he has found a fine substitute for
Consolation.
When the world seems dark and gloomy
And you're fcelin' mighty blue.
Has the Chinese curse on you
II VIII bring a lot of comfort.
Though the pcssimsts may scon
To consider some poor Teller
WHO'S a hundred times worse off.
II your finances are droopin'
In dismal sort OF way.
And you owe some five dollars
That you can't make out pay:
While you may think that you sarc
Are the most foriorn OF men.
You're exactly twice we'll off
AS the Teller who owes ten
No use kckn your troubles
You can't dodge EN-; and guess
That while everybody has en-
Some have more and some have less
You can up and slun Dame Fortune
and her caunted Chinese curse;
roc, lao matter much what happens
1t might be whole lot worse.
we are given the valuable Information that
buttons were invented in 1871. Buttonholrs
were invented probably, several years later
And how lot Of people would like to brc,l<
something over the Prov of the Boblafo!ictte,
1t is said standardized timetables Will s,v.
the government lot of money. And If ,hcv
are printed legibly, they wni save the peonl.
u lot OF headaches. ''''N
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

support OF vigorous American ideals OF pa
triotism they might have been, and 1t
need not be doubted that the vote OF their
soldier constituents, where permitted the
ballot. would count heavily against them in
their ambition TO continue in office.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
Mail 10 Soldiers in France.

letter to soldier IN France. You
should give the name division. com
pdny and organization TO which he
belongs: as John Smith. Company y,
TIL Infantry (giving the number or
the regimcnp. American ltXrcditionary
Force" The return address OF the
sender should be given on the upper
left-hand corner O: the envelope and
the proper postage prepaid by stamp
affixed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

Virginia's road problem, always perpley
ing mas been made doubly serious by the
growing needs OF war transportation. The
hlgh"ay between Washington and Newport
News never anything Of which TO boast nov
is said TO have been cut to ribbons NV No
trains OF heavy army trucks almost can
7stantly passing over it. The road from Rich
mond to Camp Lee also is in bad condition
With the coming OF winter they will be i'm
pnssabie unless something is done quickly
yirglnia's means are limited and Federal aid
seems almost necessary; but if ii cannot be
secured, then the State will have 10 shoulder
the burden alone. This Is war and a Wv
must be found.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

The War and Navy Departments will soon
issue regulations providing that Americans
in military service, both abroad and at home
from States which have enacted laws for
absentee voting may cast their ballots in the
coming congressional elections 1t is unfor-
8tunate that many Of the States have not
enacted such legislation, for the soldier vote
is very much to be desired in determining
the results OF these elections The records
#ol some congressman who are candidates
for reelection are not altogether as clear in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

Labor has won its most notable victory in
the decision OF the War Labor Board that
collective bargaining shall supersede the in
dlvidua! contract That has been labor's
contention for years, but its fight for recag-
milton Of the principle has been long and
arduous. 1t has not been so long since
capital refused to bargain with working.
mems committees, and on that rock many
4 labor situation has broken In the future
men who earn their bread in the sweat of
their brow will bargain ana sell their toll
even as the products which come from their
hands are sold
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

Virtue is. after all, matter OF opinion Some
people regard recreation Sunday sin;
some as necessity OF very divine order The
Mohammedan faces the East because that's the
way ne locks at it. l'ol:samy in parts
of the world is commands here it isn't even
an invitation Poverty in this busy continent
is crime; in the East the hermts make Of
1t holy order.
We see the light each in his own particular
sun. and after all there is question as 10 who
is right Moral: Whatcha goin L do about to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
Reward.

The Big Chief called his bookkeeper into the
office
Morris, he said, for twenty years you have
been at your desk daily. time always"
Yes. sir. thank you. SIR said Morris, beam
inE
You have never missed your train from the
suburbs and you have never been minute
latc."
Il have tried to be time. sir"
Il know You have; and the firm is going to
reward you In recognition OF your unfailing
punctua!ity, the board Of directors has voted
YOU q gift which hope you will never allow
to .eavc you"
Oh, THANH: you sir" exclaimed grateful Nor
IS as he undid the fastenlngs OF his new alarm
cicck.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
Jenny Lind.

Mrs. w. e T.. Amhcrst-.Ienny Lind
visited the United states in 1850, ar
irving At New York on September /
81 Gc 'ha ana leaYlns sIe MAS W., mot not
married when she came here. hut in
the course of her visit Was married in
Boston TO Otto Goldschmidt, n German
composer and pianist who had studied
music with her in Germany: Her visit
to the United States Melted hcr'a hand
some sum statement b. her man
agcr +. T. Rarnum, showed she re-
ceived sl7G.675 for her ninety-hve con-
ccrtS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

r. II. r., South Richmond. The pay
.! Il United States soldier taken prs
Oncr by the enemy goes on Just the
same, and his premiums ON war risk in
surancc are looked a!tor by the gov
eminent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

teeth extracted is not exactly efficient treat
nmonr you understand. Since joint disease is
MOST frequently ipfcctious (bacteriaD. know
no particular reason why one so afflicted should
not eat acid fruits and drink buttermilk.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

= W. 5, SouI9 Hoston.-- 40. Officers
OF the law haveeno right 10 shoot an
Individual who seeks 10 avoid arrest
by running from them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

MISS \ VI. ;, Eucna NIstu.-For 'he
Information you want, YOU should com
municate with the Secretary OF the
Chamber of Commerce. Petersburg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

When Great Britain celebrates the Fourth
OK July as national holiday ii would seem
that the millennium of democracy is at hand
England lost mora through the Declaration
that was signed OH that day than II ever has
nctr the fate of any other nation to lose. but
IN NE passing OF the years that document
has come TO embody the British a. well as
the American ideals OF freedom And to-day.
as England clasps hands with her daughter
across the seas, it has the consoling thought
that it might not have lost her had IL not
been for its Teuton King
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

1t is so seldom that Virginia names a new
Congressman that when one is elected il is
worthy of more than passing comment. s.
Otis Bland yesterday was chosen by the
voters of the First District for the seat so
long and so ably occupied by the late w a.
Jones. Mr.. Bland is newcomer in politics
but his ability as a lawyer and his upright
ness as a citizen unquestioned, and he
gives fair promise of UNFOLDING the honor
able traditionr.whick always have clustered
about the REPRESENTATIVES from the First
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
Southwest Territory.

4. w. NJ. Pocahontas.-For several
years, in the early history offhc coun-
try, the name southwest rritory"
was applied TO the region comprising
the present States of Tennessee, Ken
lucky and Mississippi. Shortly after
the close of the Rcvouti0 nary War
an attempt was made by tho people to
organize the Territory into state to
be called Franklin. which would have
included several counties from each OF
the present States of Virginia. West
Virginia. about onc-third of Kentucky,
one-half of Tennessee, two birds .of
Alabama and onc-fourth of Georgia.
The convention got as far az adopt
ing n Constitution and name for the
proposed State. hut the movement en-
countered obstacles and failed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
The Grocer.

He used TO put the larg Est spuds
on top Of every measure
To polish prunes Until they shone
Was his professional pleasure;
These days he still is on the job
With vigor undated
lie grabs the vagraut ounces in
Three pounds of GRADUATED.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

us iitt!e irregular, perhaps, but true All
Tue same tnat every announcement OF I'm
creased output OF coal is quickly followed nv
On encouragement Of the Increased coz, o,
input va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
Charcoal Eph. Daily Thourht.

When man go. all money kin buy" said
Charcoal Eph, in mood, 'he sure In bad fix
Even when die got sump'n t look forward to
dat never could aforl! Try chop. Mistah
Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

me motion pcture-flm artist will he on,o
hefehsKy before lie is in this country ga
long as forty eight hours.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

mere can he no doubt that the Brook,vr
Daniel who decreed that 'fussing "a h,no.n :.
is himself a benedict.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
Health Talks, by DR.. VIM. Brady
Head Noises.
tcopy.!:h. 1915 by ::ationai Newspa per Service D.,

caused b. snas,nedle eo3irac,i@n q muscles
tube IS tho vcntilator and drainage tube which
connects the middle ear twhere the little bones
with the back room OF the nose and the attic of
the throat.
collected in the middle ear. IN the Eustachian
tube as in chronic inflammation OF the middle
ear and various chronic troubles in the nose
upper throat
crea.ne noise may he produced by an accum-
niation OF hardened ceruInen or wax In the outer
car canal. or sometimcs foreign body in the
canal. especially in children.
in rhythm Win the hear, beat or pulse ACCOM-
panics various concessions Of the hearing appa-
RI tus, not only disease Of the ear. but in other
diseases. such az heart and artery disease. high
blood pressure from cause. anema (weak
hl9odl from any UNDERLYING disease.
auditory nerve apparatus. common causes
Of musical sounds. humming. whistling noises
noises, the presence Of head noises Is indie
pendent Of the deafness and not at all an un-
favorable omen as regards the outlook for relief
Of the deafness
Head noises are annoying In direct ratio with
solitude has little 70 distract attention from the
noises. dwella OF his. misfortune and occasion
ally becomes literally obsessed with It, In
cheerful company. IL. the street. in contact with
busy NE. his mind IS centered on other things
and the head noises do not worry him. ! know
iust how IL goes. for carried a private brass
band with me for several years
%oiseh In ne car become less marked and
patient Is buiit W. Thy made more annoy oye
very noisy machinery by Indulgence IN alcohol
or tnbhec" by ovsreating and the Intestinal
Drugs often cause head noises. ouininc ia a
veil kno"n offender. sallcyiic acid or any Of
It's derivatives Ii frequent cause OF head
noines. ''''
The constant use Of the telephone. especially
thpu,r who nsemh 10 think the convernntional
G"ics WI m1i cmrry inr enough sometimes pro
EplAea. Tho voice with ne
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
Endcnirnblc N1c,tions.

Commanding generalsl.ip of any nations
armies.
millionaire travelling for stomach trouble
Political leadership Of the party that wants TO
defeat Wilson.
Aviation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

c. T.. F., Notwithstanding area Of
he United States in 1889. the year the
Constitution was adopted, was S27.S44
square miles; present area 3.7!3,34i
square miles. Louisiana territory pur-
chased from IIh'ance i'm 1903, and en-
bracing the present States of Arkansas,
Colorado, Idaho Iowa, Kansas. I.oliisi-
ana. minnesota, Missouri. Montana. Ne
braska. Eorth Dakota. Oklahoma. Ore
Sou, Soutl Dakota, Washington and
Wyoming. nearly 1000. OOl square miles
in all. cost sl5.000.OOo. Florida. pur-
coo: Ariz ma. purchased from Mexico
in 1853. s10.000.000: Ainslta. purchased
from Russia in 1857. $1,000, 900: Porto
Panama Canal Zone. $10.00O.000 As a
result OF the Mexican War we ac-
CURED the present States Of California,
New Mexico. Arizona, Nevada and por-
tions of Colorado and Wyoming, with
out money COMPENSATION.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
The Teacher.

Peculiar about that man: see how much
longer his right is than his left
Yeah. He lived for twelve years in a board
inE-house Were the landlady sat at the head
of the table on his right. guarding the chicken"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
Nrscd.

"Golly that's swell stenograp her Milderson
has! II must be pleasure 20 dictate to her"
1T was but he dos sn't dictate to her any
more"
What? She ouit7"
NO; he married her"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

President Wilson makes recreation mart OF
his daily business
y. BIN for two days week off for all
steady workers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
Much Ado About Nothing
BY ROY *. MOULToN.

William II says; "Germany's destiny is war"
Sherman said: War is hell
We believe the Kaiser is risht concerning
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
Uuc.ttOn, nud An,,vr,

Diet and Khcuma,i sm-- Kindly tell mo what
Etaic Or cry WGulh encGt tho cure Of Joint rhcu-
fnatiHTn and nerYOuancGs. Have had bad leah
extracted stx montha ago. but no Improvement
yet DO you advice eating acid fruits such M
mTn L%herrieS cherries ETC. a9d drinking butler
m!HE -. i. Il.
t!c tment OF Joint dihchH6. Having somn La
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

y man who runs grocery store out in Kansas
city says he has found fine substitute for
gasoline. lie has bought a mule.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

we are given the valuable Information that
buttons were invented in 1871 Ruttonhoirs
were invented probably. several years later
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

LISHED every day In the yeaI at 10 South Tenth
rect. Rtchmond tn. 10y The Times-D ispntch Pub
hing Co.. Inc. Charles f. nssnrook. Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

IL Is said Standardized timetables viii save
the government lot of money And ~ ,hc,,
are printed legibly, they wni save the uonnIS
lot OF headaches. - H''P''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

MEMBak OF rhk AsSotLAIhR pRE>S. a.. me
ssauhezsioc Of ali dspatshes credited I" Is o.
cot creSicd In this paper. and Also the
fe<M nrus published berein AL rights Of rrpueucS-
spcctsl DISPATCHES hs-cin a-r also reserved
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS 60 Tho Times.
Dispatch, not individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

ana now lot or people would like q break
something the prov of the BohI, foric,,a q
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

II curl r!eaG 10 Win Manuscripts si,o
Tor Wish
srtsclcs returned. ,hcS all send stamps
tlat
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

TELEPHONE: Randolph l.
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with ali depart
mcnte.
The Pulaskian., 1918-01-18
To Boose War Savings.

J. L. Bond, superintendent of pub iIc instruction, said that the war say ings committee plans to make January banner month in the distribution of savings stamps among the school children. He addressed the following letter to all the superintendents, ex- aminers. principals and teachers in the state:
 After eonferring with MT. Moor head Wright, state director of the War Savings Committee for Arkansas, I am sending you herewith some liter ature pertaining to this work.
 We want to make the month of January banner month for this work fin all our public schools. I feel sure that the response on the part of both teachers and school children will be overwhelming if this matter is only fully explained and presented"