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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-23


but one dissenting vote while
The lower body, late yesterday
concurred by vote of II to II in
the Senate amendment to the s.
cent gasoline tax, and with the
highway legislation thus in final
stages, adjournment of both bod
les is expected today or early to-
morrow.
The referendum bill as agreed
upon calls for a definite vote
either for or against bonds, the
vote to be cast at the November
election. The result will be COM
municated by the Governor, in
the state at large, and then by
legislative districts.
The text of the bill is as fol-
lows:
/. Be it enacted by the general
assembly. ot Virginia, that the
following questions, as set out in
paragraphs A. B, c. ID. r, and
+, Of this Act be. and it is here
by submitted to the qualified vot-
crs of the State and the counties
and cities there of as hereinafter
provided. for their approval or re-
lection, to-wit:
(A) Shall General Assembly OF
nineteen hundred and twenty
four enact legislation directing
state bond issues of fifty million
dollars.
CD Eighty per cent of the
proceeds Of said bond issues to be
devoted to the construction of
roads and bridges embraced in
he State Highway System.
(C) Twenty per cent of the
proceeds Of said bond issues to be
devoted to the construction of
roads and bridges embraced in the
several county highway systems,
provided such roads shall be tri-
butary to and constructed from
State highways and provided
further that, before said roads
are constructed. the same shall
be selected by and added to the
State Highway System by the
State Highway Commission, in ad-
dition 10 roads added to said sys-
TEN, according to other laws.
CD The said twenty per cent
for the county roads to be dis
tributCG among the several couu-
ties in the same manner and uuon
the same conditions as state money
aid is now distributed to said
counties, except that the counties
shall not be required to match the
said twenty per cent or any part
thereof.
(E) Said bonds to be issued in
annual :nStallmentS Of ten mil
lion dollars per year. the begin
ming with the year nineteen hund-
red ad twenty-four.
(F) The interest and sinking
fund for the retirement of said
bonds to be provided for by the
levy of a tax not exceeding two
cents per gallon on gasoline or
other motor fuel and the present
state mill tax for road conStruc-
ton or so much thereof as may
be necessary
The house attached three minor
amendments which do not change
the tenor of the bill and will
readily be ccncurred in hv the
senate.
Richmond, Va. March 2S.-The
lower house yesterday after
noon concurred in the senate
amendment providing for the
lcyving of the maximum gaso-
line tax of three cents on July
end after. The bill, known as the
Ozlir-Keezen- Campbell measure
nj first had called for u two
cent tax in 1923, and a three
cen. tax thereafter. The vote or
the bill was overwhelming, a
10 12. No opposition was voiced
The amendment is in effect s
(Continued on page 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-23
Commissioner L a k e S
Drastic Steps Against
String Pullers
MAKE BIG HAULS
Hymn Singing Chinese
Soldiers Sing Christian
Tunes But Pagan Verse
Forms The Theme.
(By ISAAC GREGG)

Washington, March 23.-DaVid
H. Blair, Commissioner # Inter-
nal Revenue, has taken drastic
measures to prevent unscrupu-
lous attorneys, agents, and ac-
countsnts permitted to practice
before the Internal Revenue Bu-
reau from reaping a financial
harvest from manufacturers and
other large business concerns
throughout the cuntry by repre-
senting to them that they have a
Especial pull with the Treasury
Department.
The attention of Commissioner
Blair has been directed to the
fact that many of these persons
in various sections Of the indus
trial centres have gone to the
heads of firms and explained
that if they would he permitted to
90 over their books and accounts
they would undoubtedly be able
to save many thousands Of dol
lars in rebates. annullments of
taxes or credits.
Several thousand of these at
torneys and agents are permitted
to practice before the Internad
Revenue Bureau and while the
practice referred to by Commits
soner Blair mas not been general.
there have been enough cases
brought TO his attention however,
to warrant the action taken by
the Revenue Chief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-23

Light is thrown upon the So
called "Hymn-singing" Chinese
soldiers of General Ferg Yu-
Hsiang in reports from a foreign
military officer win Feng's
troops actually go into battle
singing Christian tunes, the
Chiuese words have a vastly diff
feren. significance from those
originally set to the music.
"Feng's troops are often refer
red to as the hymn finging sold
Continued on page 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-23

In C2ch OF the instances
brought 20 the attention of Mr..
Blair. these attorneys have work
ed on a contingent basis promis-
ing the return for their clients
or charging nothing for their
/ services.
One case in particular brought
TO the attention Of Commissioner
Blair was where one Of the at
torneys entered into an iron clad
contingnt contract with business
firms for the performance Of GER
tain work before the Internal
Revenue Bureau. A copy Of one
of these contracts made between
firm of accountants and pre-
minens concern in the East, was
given out by Commissioner Blair
TO-DAY. 1t reads iu part:
ave, the undersigned, hereby
authorize the -- or its rep
resentatives to. audit our Federal
Tax Returns for the years,---
for the purpose Of ascertaining
whether there is n possibility of
recovefy of taxes, either b. an
nullmcnt, credit. abatement or
refund. In the event, in their
opinion, there is a possible recov-
cry they are to prepare the neces-
sary papers in the premises, and
we agree to cooperate with them
in the carrying out of their sug-
gestions and TO furnish them
with such papers in connection
Herewith as they may require,
and to lend every assistance with
lin our powers to aid them in the
successful prosecution Of any
claims.
eve further agree that in the
event any recovery is had, to pay
them 40 per cent thereof. same to
BE- raid within tn days after we
hal have received settlement
from the Government.
/ at IS expressly understood and
agreed that we are to pay moth
ing whatsoever for services in the
event no recovery Is made, and
then only as above stated"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-23
ESTABLISHED 1884

Oldest Daily Newspaper in the
United States and Best Advertis-
ing Medium in Northern Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-23
WEATHER

Rain tAis afternoon and colder
tonight. lowest temperature
above freezing
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-03-29
Ninguna Mujer Debe
Estar Sin Mu-col
SU HYGIENE PERSONAL
LO DEMANDA

Durante muchos afios, ell MU-COL pa
sido recetado por Doctores en- todo ell
mundo civilizado, para las Intermediates
pecuiares del sexo femenino, sin necesidad
de recurrir medicipas internas, que pue-
den afectar otros o.ganos y hacer meior
dafio que provecho.
81 todas las mujeres pudiesen enterarse
de 10 verdaderamente maravilloso que es
este polvo antis6ptico, no-Venenoso, esta
generacion y las venideras, Sc verian ex-
entas de tantas pobrecitas, que sufren en-
silencio por falta de I'm tratamiento que de
verdaderos resultados, tai como MU-COL
Experimental I'd, unos cuantos trata-
mientos en- su propia casa, hGSan desapa.
recer los fuios, irritaci6n y dolores.
La naturaleza da alguna ayuda perc
necesita asistencia, dGsela con MU-COL
De venta en- todas las boticas acredita
das.
THE MU~COL COMPANY, Inc,
Buffalo. N Y. E. u. A
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-03-29
UN GIGANTE DIEIGIBLE ALEMAN
CONSTRUIDo PARA LOS EsTADoS
UNIDOS

FILADELFIA, MARIO 24.-United
Press).-El gigantic dirigible zR-3, que
Sc esta construyendo en- AIemania para
los Estados Unidos, estara terminado
eli dfa prinero de mayo, en- cuya fecha
realizara un vuelo desde Berlin hasta
Chicago, en- donde Sc nevaran efecto
las ceremonias del traspaso al gobier-
no americana.
Ell dirigible zR-3 sera conducido en-
su vuelo trasatlantico por tripulantes
alemanes, llevando a bordo una comi-
sion del gobierno de los Estados Uni
dos.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-03-29
FIESTA cAMPEsTRE

Ell domingo los amables esposos don
Diego Ferrer y Yeyfn Haddock celebra-
ron una alegre fiesta en- ell. barrio .'Bo-
tijas", de Barros.
Entire los concurrentes recordamos
Felipe y Jose CAIRO, Agustin Acevedo,
Jose Castro, Miguel Alix, Evaristo
Estremera, j. Torres, Narciso FaItl, Ar
mando Rodriguez y otros.
A Ia hora de los brindis hicieron uso
de Ia palabra los j6venes Felipe CAIRO
y Armando Rodriguez, Alix v Evaris-.
to Estremera, habiendo cerrado ell acto
don Diego Ferrer.
Nos completeness en- dar las mas
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-03-29

ducidaS a cuatro, o sean dos por cada
ruta. De manera que, practicamente
analizado, Sc nos ha privado de un
servicio. Y, IQue ocurre? Que 10 tie
nen a usted en- un continue sainete,
pues unas veces 10 mandan por la pla-
va Y otras por Ell ''cafio''. Y las mas
de las ocasiones Sc pasa usted del SEQ
70 al cafo" ''del ca1o al coro''. En-
otros terminus: va usted tomar la Ian
cha de tai hora, que sale por cual es-
tacion. y, al ir depositar su ''nickel"
lie dicen: ''si lleva I'd. prisa, seria mas
conveniente que Sc fuera al otro desem-
barcadoro tomar la 1ancha que sale
dentro de diez minutes, porque la de
aqui no sal6ra hasta dentro de veinte'.
lVaya con la bromita! De manera que
81 es usted obediente y por una dis
tracci6n cualquiera Sc dilata en- el ca
mino, al llegar la segunda estaci6n
va Sc habra lido la lancha y le ordena-
ran 10 que 1e ordenara el ordenanza
del primer desembarcadero
Como esta irregularidad, hay otras
tantas, quo no anotamos en- esta rese-
fla, por haber ocupado mas espacio del
que nos correspondia.
Pues b!en; creemos que la compaflia
puede esta en- la obligaci6a de man
tener Ell servicio como anteriormente
venfa prestandose, 81 es que dessa Sc
guir granjeandose la simpatia del pI-
blico. De otra manera, aunque es YER
dad que por necesidad tendremos que
v1ajar en- esas 1anchas, levantaremos
nuestra protesta, y aunque tai veZ, no
sea el pueblo ell que nuevamente cons
tituya otra empresa, puede que algdn
alma caritativa Sc apiade de nosotros.
Caminelnos, pues, con pie de plomo,
porque como diiimos antes, ell volumen
es mucho Y puede que Ell ediRcio Sc
venga al suelo.
vibrian T. SANA.
Catafio, MARIO de 1928.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-03-29
AMERICAN RAILROAD COMPANY OF PTO. RICO
- SAN JUAN PONCE -


Ne - SRan@a en- Vaw1R AnnAS
q ! Gs AEoSeo q 1of7, re-
VAsAGA q Z &AAGsSaaI 1S1e.
"AmOMHA.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-03-29


Asi como e! peligro de cua1quier llaga
inaanacion de la piel. de erupcioaes
locales en- cualquiera otra parte del cuerpo
Ningun tratamiento es mas efectivo que
Ell UNGUENTO PARA LA PIEL
"AMORE" pues es una preparation suave
emoliente que tiene un efecto notable aun
en- los peores casos de eczema cualquiera
Otra molestia de la piel
Ell UNGUENTo PARA LA PIEL
"AMORE" quita inmediatamente la CO.
mezon. aivia Ell dolor tiene un admirable
valor curative aun en- los casos mas persis-
tertes de enfermedades de la piel.
Ell UNGUENTo PARA LA PIEL
"AMORE" es un remedio Immediate. Ptuebe
I'm frasco esta misma noche.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-03-29
ADoRADoR DE BAcO

En- Ell cafctfn de Alexandra Santiago,
sitio en- la Gale del Quito, parada 81,
la policia ocup6 una botella Y una da-
majuana conteniendo ron. Ell due6o
del establecimiento fue sentenciado
pagar diez d6lares de multa.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-31
MERCHANT GIVES
MORE EVIDENCE

W. f. Penny, prominent merchant of
Hendersonville, N. c., and a leader in
the civic and business affairs Of his
section, gives unstinted praise to Tan
lac, which, he states, has restored his
health and overcome troubles that had
def1ed treatment for years:
"For many years." stated Mr.. Pen
ny, 81 was a great sufferer from indi-
gestion and stomach trouble. Ulcera-
ton set in and necessitated an opera
ton. Utter lack Of digestive power
over long period so weakened me
that was hardly able to attend to my
business.
"Tanlac seemed to reach the seat of
my troubles at once and now I have
normal strength and activity in every
way Tanlac is undoubtedly the best
stomach medicine to be had"
Tanlac is for sale by all good drug
gists. Take no substitute. Over 40
million bottles old-Advertisement
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-31
BOARDING HOUSE FOR PETS
Institution for Care of Dogs and Cats
Planned by Humane Society
In Kansas City.

Plans for establishing a boarding
house for pet animals, principally dogs
and cats, were outlined recently by
officials of the Wyandotte County HUI
mane society. The plans will be sub
mitted to the board of directors by
Miss Sarah Jacobs, president.
The dog and cat boarding house
would be self-sustaining Miss Jacobs
said that the plan contemplated would
require the construction Of suitable
sheds, pens, a run or playground for
dogs and modern system for disin,
9ectant to guard against disease.
81 have had more than 100 calls this
summer" Miss Jacobs said, "from re-
gponsible persons who desired to nav
for a temporary home for their nets
while away on vacations.
cit appears comical to establish
Boarding house for dogs and cats, but
fhe proposal has a serious side. Many
animals are valuable, and dogs roam
ing the streets while owners are awav
On vacations often become rabid."
Miss Jacobs said provisions would
be made to give lodging to horses and
COWS If the demand was great enough.
The boarding house would be under
supervision of veterinary surgeon
Detroit News.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-31
PLAQUE Deadly In lava.

In Java, which has a population a
third as big as ours, bubonic plague
is so common that it kills half of the
children before they are five years old.
The Javanese take this as matter of
course, reports William Ferguson,
globe trotter. He found the people of
Java with the viewpoint that if the
plague didn't kill half of the children
the island shortly would be unable to
sustain the inhabitants despite it's fer
tility.
Nature is cynical in its harshness.
She deals only in cause and effect, ac-
ton and reaction, and the thing we
call emotion is alien TO her plans.
Civilization is merely banding to-
gether for mutual protection against
harsh nature. Most of us have lost
sight of this original purpose.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-31
The Test of Trua 1 n,,.

A bride who had bobbed her hot.
read a fashion item which thororabI '-
frightened her. Her husband n,ay
reading in the library and when sSa a
managed to reach him she was SHAH
ing visibly.
'Why, ity DEAR" he asked "wbot +.
the matter?" e. -
Freddie, do you love me since r
bobbed my hair?"
"Of course"
But this magazine" whimpered tba
bride, says that bobbed hair is rand
ly going out of fashion"
ut may not know But what Of itpr
Freddie, will 70 ulove me if 7 %
out of style?'
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-31
UnfriendIv Friends.

young man who had gone for a
weeks vacation overstayed his time
On his return to the city a friend
who knew he was none too flush of
money said to him:
"Why did you remain away so much
longer, Jim?"
My friends kept me there" replied
jim
Your friends? Why, 1 didn't know
you had any friends at the seaside"
said his companion.
II haven't" he answered. "My
friends are all in town, and they re-
fused to send me any money for the
trip back home. "-Baltimore News.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-31
ONLY TWO

In certain sections of Kentucky the
making of moonshine whisky is still
the principal industry.
A small native Of this district was
interestedly interrogating an eastern
commercial salesman, a being from
another world, as to his life, connec-
tions, etc.
"You got brother" he inquired.
81 had one but he died"
SCOT shot?"
mo, he wasn't shot"
Drink himself to death?"
Certainly not"
II knowed you was a liar" ex-
claimed the boy triumphantly. There's
only them two ways of dyin'." -
Everybody's Magazine
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-31
The Superman.

Mr.. Flubdub, after trying to read
the paper while his wife gabbled laid
it down.
81 see a registration of motorists
visiting the national parks shows
there is an average of 3.45 persons
per car"
"What about it?" snapped his bet
ter half.
Nothing; was just thinking" he
insisted.
"Well, what were you thinkingp'
Nothing much, my dear. I guess
am the .45 person per car"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-31

A well-beaten path may not lead IN
the right direction.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-31
Fish or No Pearl Buttons

An interesting work in agriculture
is now being carried on in the Missis-
sippi valley under the direction of the
bureau of fisheries. 1t is based upon
the fact that the propagation of the
mussel is dependent upoA the pres.
ence of fishes to which the young,
free-swimming mussels may cling
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-31
AIR SITUATION IS
CAUSE Of ANXIETY
UNITED STATES FALLS BEHIND
OTHER NATIONS IN MATTER
OF PLANE BUILDING.
COUNTRY is OPEN TO ATTACK
Military Organizations and Authorities
Worried by the VulnerabiIity of the
National Defense Due to Develop
ment of Aerial Warfare.
BY EDWARD 3. CLARK

Washington.-The Military Order of
the World War, an organization com
posed OF American commissioned Off
GERS who took part in the great con
hict, has just closed it's annual con-
vention In Washington. In its proceed
ings the organization laid particular
stress on the necessity of an increased
air service for America unless other
nations are 20 put an end to their am
bilious military plane building pro-
gram.
The American Legion holds its an
nual convention in San Francisco the
middle Of October 1t will urge the
convocation Of an international air-dis-
armament conference. 1t is understood
that the administration and the War
department in Washington are opposed
to the idea of a conference of this
kind unless it is certain in advance
that the other nations are likely TO
agree, and it is said that this today
seems improbable.
The truth seems to be that the Amer
lean military authorities, thinking on
defense of the country in case of pos
sible trouble, are becoming worried
over the air situation.
Men interested in all kinds of air
planes for whatever purpose have just
held a meeting in ST. Louis. There
officers of the service made statements
concerning the situation in this coun-
try, and the situation in those other
countries which are making special eff
forts to increase their air fleets believ-
ing that they will be deciding factors
in another war, if it shall come.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-31
Movie Pedauooy.

One movie director can get his
actors to follow him perfectly. His
scheme is simple enough, too.
you're fine actor, Walter he
yells. Register JOY"
Walter registers joy.
THAT is, you used to be a fine
actor, but you're slipping. Now regis
ter disgust"
And Walter does.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-31
To Have a Clear Sweat Gil.

Touch pimples, redness, rougbness
or itching, if any, with Cuticura Oint.
ment, then battle with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Rinse, dry gently and
dust on little Cuticura Talcum TO
leave a fascinating fragrance on skin
Everywhere 25c each.-Advertisempnt
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-31
Same Thino.

'It used to be-" said Jones, sit used
to be that love was in a cottage. In
those days two could live as cheaply as
one"
Yeah" growled the Cynical Hus-
band, "and these days, they only have
TO whether they can or not."-Rich-
mond Times-Dispatch.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-31
First Rate AIibi.

Mr.. Youngwed-This pudding is
pardon Unexpectedly dreadful.
Mrs. Youngwed-Tm sorry, dear,
but the fact is the recipe was given
me by a friend and her handwriting
is simply atrocious.-Pearson's Week
ly Qondonl.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-31
Reindeer Increase

Reindeer herds started In Alaska
thirty-three years ago with sixteen AMI
mails have grown until today there are
100000 head Of reindeer in that terri
tory.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-31
WhN He Sfnnned

81 thought McMiser had taken ND
golf. He doesn't seem to be playing
now" Eyes, he started, but he has
given 1t up. He lost his ball."-Bos-
ton Transcript,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-23
CITY TITLES At
STAKE IN MEET
Tennis Finals Carded in Four
Different Events,

Finals in mems doubles. Junior
singles. boys singles and girls
singles were on the schedule today in
the city tennis tourney. The program
today wound up everything except the
women's singles. which will be played
at $3.50 Sunday. All matches were
scheduled for the Hawthorn Club
courts.
AS Anna Haworth was in the finals
Of both girls and women's singles the
committee held over the women's
event until Sunday so that Miss Ha-
worth would not have TO play in two
final matches the same afternoon.
The first contests today were boys
and girls singles It was Bud Mar
key against Christina in the boys and
Margaret Wonred against Anna Ha-
worth In the girls event
So galowsky was 10 meet Roth for
the Junior singles titles at $50
In the mems doubles at $3.50 Bias
tian and Burdick were to take on
Hennessey and Mckay. Hennessey
Is the best Of the four. hut Burdtck
and Bastian are recognized as among
the best doubles players in the coun.
try.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-23
GREATEST STARS
TO APPEAR HERE
National Clay Court Meet AS
SUred Fine Entry,

II is almost a certainty that one
Of the greatest entry lists Of tennis
stars ever assembled here Will com
pete in the national clay court men
singles and doubles 10 be held at the
Woodstock Club courts, startine
July 8
Al present It is assured that Tiiden.
Manuel Alfonso and Sam Hardy VIII
be on hasd Alfonso, the Spanish
player. is certain to be a great attrac.
ton Sam Hardy. who was here last
wear, former Davis cup team cap
tain. would Ike to play In the dou
bles with Bill Johnston II the latter
can be persuaded to come.
Besides the mems events the open
Journeys for boys and juniors will he
held the same as last year Donald
strachan and Sandy Weiner, Tilden S
proteges. will he here
Sandy will be Tiden's partner In the
doubles. The younsster has graduated
from the boys class and Will play in
the juniors this year,
Strachan, who won the title last
YEAR. will be back 10 defend II,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-23
offers Get Away Encouraging Start National rOaona Toune,
Kearns Peeved
By United Press
GREAT FAT,

By United Press
GREAT FALLS, Mont, June
23.-Jack Kearns, manager of
Dempsey, is getting peeved at
the managers Of the July title
fight.
There is no head to the whole
thing" he said today THE
movie contract has not been
awarded. I'm willing to sell out
our end for a song"
The new management Of the
fight has not made much of an
improvement No ushers or
police have been arranged for.
The fence has not been com
pleted around the arena. No
dressing rooms have been pro-
vided for the boxers.
The only argument that is be
ing advanced for assurance that
the fight will be held is that the
promoters already have sunk so
much money into the venture
that they will have to go through
with it.