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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-15
BLACKHAND GANG
NOW IN nh
PFsiniAxry Trial Reveals M1rxew
inny Littls.

CLARKSBURG, ". VA, Feb. IL.
~I1l hold all the defendants for Ne
- EsAnd jury, without ball
These few words, pronounced ~
bsne Z o'elook this Afternoon By Mag
htssts l. G. Nicewarner. ten what
AappeHed At the hearing Of the eight
alleged ''blaekhAnders" arrested il
the lask week, Al lcf whom are chArg-
- With nsrders. M
Tho hearing was held behind the
hars II the county jail with no one
except ofnssrs, counsel witnesses, De-
PENDANTS and newspapermen present,
and Il was perhaps the most pictures
que hearing ever held in Harrison
county and certainly the first ever
held inside the jail.
Witness Disclosed An
The defense devoted most Of III
time to an endeayor to change the
place for hearing or secure a contin-
uance, and did not introduce one Wit
ness, While the state produced one
witness, who told in detail Of meet
ings Ok the "Blackhand Society," Of
which he was both member and an
officer, and Of the events leading up
finally to the murder Of Jimmy
Little about three wceps ago. The
Little murder was the specific charge
against all Of the men.
The Plot Against Little
The witness, answering questions
by the prosecuting attorney, said
that he had attended meetings IN
Fairmont and On the Lumberport hill,
when the men now IN jan had attend
cd, as well as Patsy Corbi Of Bali
mere, now under arrest, and Of MAX
ing plans on several occasions to XII
Little Az the Lumberport meetiny,
the witness said, Nick Salamindi and
Little John" Cornelle had been d.
signated to kill Little, but they had
no opportunity, so it kept dragging
along.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-15
CHRIST CURE
CIV Gastnn p. cnuner


(By CASTOR r. Coyner
Glow God anointed Jesus OF MAJ
areth with the Holy Ghost and with
power: who went about doing good.
and healing al that we're oppressed
Of the devil; for God was with him"
Acts 1898
There are all kinds or cures in
the world. Many of them are what
they are advertised to be, while
others are only fakes. The drunk
ard that has been brought to mis-
cradle condition by the rottenest
stuff that was ever brewed, seeks
freedom in the Kelley cure Many
have been helped to give up drink by
this cure, suppose. but / say to any
man that is a. slave. to hell's fiery
broth that wants to break the chain
that binds him,-come to Christ.
can cure you of the drink habit or
cure you of any habit that is dra gg-
ing your soul down to eternal ruin.
Many times we see advertisements
in the various newspapers and maya
zines which say that anyone with
the tobacco habit can be cured. /
don't know anything about those
cures" for | never had occasion to
use them. / thank God to-day that
even when was not a Christian /
had common sense enough to let to-
bacco alone. | have been made so
sick on the poisonous stuff that I
have rolled on rugs in agony and
would probably not have known red
and blue are two different colars.
But thousands Of others have not let
this tobacco sickness stop them. They
kent at using it until they got their
systems inocuIated With the poison,
and as a result they are slaves Of
tobacco, willing to givt larre sums
Of money il they can only be freed
from the dirty habit, Ii doesn't cost
a cent to get rid Of this habit. Jesus
Christ is wiling to help you if you
win let Him. He can make you con-
ruaror over the world il yoa win
only let His love fill your soul 1t
matters not what bad habits you
may have, you can overcome it by
letting Christ strengthen your viii.
Our text says that Jesus healed
all that were oppressed of the devil
when He was on the earth. He not
only did not then but He is today heal
ing all that are oppressed Of the
devil that come to Him and ask for
His healing power When Jesus
was here in the flesh He caused the
blind to see,. the deaf to hear, and
the crippled to walk, to show to
men that He had power to save them
from sin. And He is still doing it.
He is still healing the diseased bodies
and souls Of men. Through prayers
+ righteous people many are find
ing bodily Health. Through hospit-
ais with trained surgeons, thousands
are being made whole in body. Thous
'nds of physicians all over the world
IRE helping the afflicted back to
lealth. Through hospitals with
lrained surgeons, thousands are be-
ng made whole in body. Tousands
{ physicians all over the world are
aelping the afflicted back to health.
All these thinss lave Coma abcst
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-15

One of the worst wind -storms of
years swept Belington, Wednesday.
The storm caused much damage and
resulted in blowing off roofs
off roofs blowing down several trees,
blowing down several trees
wires. The wind-storm struck the
town about 10 o'clock in the morning
and continued steadily through the
AiGAA
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-15

Miss Audra Gall entertained the
D. A.. RS at the home Of her brother
w. B. Ga1l last Saturday. Those pre-
sent we're; Mesdames, J. e. Keyser,
c. + Jones, c. A. Blakeslee, N. Y.
Wetzel. Fl. c. Kelley, C. S. Row,
James n Terrell, J. q. FELTON,, W. B.
Gsli. - hesesss His Asdsa Galt
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-15
s. S. RALLY AT VALLEY BEND
A Sunday School Rally is called

A Sunday School Rally is called
by D@J Taft, County President, at
Valley Bend Church. Church, Sunday, Feb.
18th, at 2 O'Clock in afternoon. Good
speakers will be present and a good
program sbeing prepared. All Jun
ior, Belipgton, and Philippi Sunday
School workers, and those in the vi
cinity have good opportunity due
TO The good roads to attend. Ccsas,
a.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-15
TO A HATF DO EN- FARMERS

We want t. tall . one-half daz~-
farmers o- e1ch sommlslity ahcri
buying arn-vard rasnure Spreade-
Your farms need m punishment am
ration the sara as -r stock. Let's
tan it over While priaes are
right.
THE THOMPSON CO. Beangbe,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-15

G, F. Row, Junior (0111)
Frank Thompson, Belington {o111-A)
Cove
Robert Nestor, NestorvilIe (o12D
$ IA. Lohr, Kasson (0121-A)
Samuel J. Meats, Moatsville (0121-B-
Elk
r. E. L. Douglas, Philippi, r. a. (o131
Glade
James stemple, Pbilippi R. NOS o141
PhilipDi
Mrs. Fl. N. Cornell, Philippi (0151)
E. E. Adams, Philippi (0151-A)
Pleasant
Lawrence satterfield, Aoatsville, R.
No. (0161)
Union
Andrew Stevens, Volga (0171)
Valley
a. g, Hathaway, lexington, r 0181
r. G. Boyles, Belington (0181-A)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-15

Mrs. M. J Hughes died at her home
IN Elkins Tuesday morning. She IS
survived by her husband and four
children; they were formerly resi-
dents Of Belington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-15
MRS. BENTON MccAULEY DEAD

Saturday night Mrs. Benon Nc
Cauley died at her home in Valley
District Funeral held Monday.
Samuel f. Phillips, pioneer citi-
zen Of near Meadowville died Feb.
9Th, 1923, age 80 years 8 months and
% days.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-15

by Castor r. coyner
How God anointed Jesus OF MAJ
areth with the Holy Ghost and with
power: who went about doing good,
and healing al that we're oppressed
of the devil; for God was with him.
Acts 1898
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09
LEWIS IS NOW l. o. B. B.
SECRETARY
Continues 70 Function In Anti-Defama
tiea League
tJcwIsh releEmphlc Agency.J

tJcwish TeleKmphlc Agency.)
o.-Announcemcnt has been
made here Of the appointment OF Leon
l.. lAwia Of Chicago. as Secretary of
the Executive committee Of the B'nai
Birth In place of the late 4. b. Seelen-
freund.
Mr.. Lewis was4torn in Wisconsin. In
1855: educated in the public schools Of
Mil~aukec. and atA the university Of
Wisconsin. George Twnshington Uni-
versity and the University Of Chicago.
from which later institution he recciv-
ed the degree of Doctor Of Jurispru-
dence in 1913.
He was first appointed as Secretary
of the Anti-DefamatiOn Leag que In 1913.
resigning in 1917 to enlist as private
in the infantry of the u. s. Army.
Upon his discharge from the army In
1910 after eighteen months service in
the American ExpelitiOnary forces I'm
France. during which he reached the
rank OF captain. he was reappointed as
secretary of the League. Mr.. Lewis will
continue to act in that capacity.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09

and Mr. Radinsky are well known for
their earnest support of the Mizrachi
Sunday, DIR. Magnes attended the
memorial services at the B. NJ. II.
synngog for President Harding. and
gave an address. also organizing a
AIizrachi Memorial Fund TO immortnlixe
the name Of our late beloved president,
Mr.. Joe Miller was chosen cashier.
Thru the enthusiasm aroused In Den
yer by DIR. Magnes. the young folks of
Denver organized Mizrachi Hatxoir.
with Jake Miller as leader. DIR. NJ.
Magncs, though a young man, ~ years
old, is recognized thru out the coun-
try as leader. he organized the
Mizrachi and has and is accomplishing
great results for this organization. He
has persuasive. compelling personality
and his concentration of thought brings
new life into the movement. DIR.
Magnes has been in this country
eighteen months and cOntemplates
spending one year more before return
ing to EurOpe.-M. s.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09
RAISE FUND FOR CHRISTIAN
SACRED PLACES IN PAL
ESTINE.

New York-A committee of promi-
nent churchmen has been organized to
raise two million dollars in America
to ..preserye the sacred Christian places
in PALESTINE Bishop William T. Man
ming has been named Chairman of the
Executive committee.
Prior to the war. it is said. the bulk
of money for this purpose was con-
tributed largely by thousands of Rus
sian pilgrims. who visited the places.
The committee is especially interested
in Bethlehem, Nazareth. the Garden of
Gethsemane. and the Mount of Olives.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09
DRUNKEN CZAR CAUSED
KITCHENER'S DE A T HI,
SAYS RASPUTIN'S JEWISH
AIDE?
fJewIah Telcgraphic Agency

(Jewiah Telegraphic Agency
New YOrk-New light on the death
of Lord Kitchener is thrown by the
memoirs written by Aarcn Seiniimwitch.
secretary OF Rasputin. the monk, who
txerted an overpowering influence on
tho late Cars family.
According to excerpts of the memoirs
printed In the Jewish Morning Journal
yesterday. Rasputin told Seminowitch
that the Car was the only one to get
word frcm England that Kitchener was
hound for Russia.
The Gar, however. admitted To Ras-
pntin that he had drunk excessively
shortly after the receipt Of 'he secret
.mcssagc md as result had spoken
too much. conveying the news Of Kitch-
cner-s prospective arrival to his friend
voyuknff. who In turn passed 1t on to
the German spy. Prince Adrnnikcff.
The Germans thereupon laid in wait for
the ship and sank it. Seminowitch says.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09
MEMORIAL SUMMER SCHOOL
ATTRACTS STUDENTS
(Jcwish rcicgraphic Agency

New Yorl-The Mcnorah Summer
School conducted by the Intercollegiate
Merorah Association is now in full
swing. having opened its sessions July
. in the building of the society for
the Advancement of Judaism. Al West
Seth street. Among the lecturers are
Professor Foa kes Jackson of the Union
Theological Seminary and Professor
Jacob Mann of the Hebrew Union Col
lese. Other members of the faculty are
DR.. Julius Drachsler of City College, n.
y; DR.. Isaac Husik of the University
of Pennsylvania DR.. Nathan Isaacs of
the University of Pittsburg. DIR. Horace
NJ. Knllcn of the New School for So
cial Research. DIR. Jacob Y. Lauter-
bach Hebrew Union College. DIR. Max
l.. Margolies. Dropsie College. DIR. II.
S. Linfeld. of the Bureau for Jewish
Social Research, Rabbi Louis A. Misch-
kind and Henry Hurwitz, Chancellor of
the Menorah. 4 series of lectures on
the conditions of Jews in European
countries is given by Marvin Lowen-
thai, Associate Editor of the Menorah
Journal
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09
MILITANT JEWRY FOUND
ONLY IN EAST EUROPE.
SAYS PUBLISHER.

Bcrlin-Jewish self consciousness is
France and the hope of military
Jcwry is to he found only in the East
J European countries. Norris Wcnbcrg
publisher of the New York Day (TSg)
declared in an interview with thc J. r.
\. horc.
Mr.. Weinberg is touring Europe TO
study immigration problems.
Il am afraid" he said that later gcii-
Grafton Of American Jewry will con-
stantly lose more and more of their
Jewish consciousness. In Italy and
France. too. have found Jewry which
is. nationally speaking. dead. But in
Poland, Austria and neighboring coun-
tries. | have met Jewish generation
which represents our national future.
Men like Deputy Gruenbaum, Senator
Or. T!on and others Fymbolize not
only Jewish feeling but also Jewish
power
Regarding the immigration question.
Mr. Weinberg said it was not true to
say that hundreds of Thousands of East
EuropeHii Jews want to 20 TO America
Apart from those perscns who wish to
join heir relatives in America, there
nrp III Eastern Europe about 10000 to
Go 600 young people who are industrious
and capable and form splendid ele-
ment fer emigration, he said.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09
BRODsKY. FORMER INDUS
TRIAL MAGNATE OF RUS
STA, DEAD IN BERLIN.
IewIrh TeIegraphIc Agency.


Berlin Lew BrOdsky. prominent
Jewish Industrial magnate and philan-
thropist of Kiev, is dead In Berlin, an
exile frcm Russia.
Brodsky was leading figure in Rus
sin mp to the collapse of the Czarisf
regime. He was one of Europe's great
est sugar magnates. operating with ms
brother % factories in different parts
of the country.
Among his other industrial achieve
ments was the Introduction of the first
electric street car system. He was the
recipient of many honors from the
Czarist government. and was made
member of the Legion dHonenr oil
France.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09
Mizrachi Leader
Visited Denver

DIR. NJ. Magnes. well known Mizrachi
lender from Hamburg. Germany, in his
the Mizrachi, stopped eff in Denver, and
delivered several inspiring discourses.
DIR. Magnes. aroused great enthusiasm
among the Orthodox Jews of Denver.
Saturday night during his lecture at
Zera Israel synagOg West Colfnx, he
organized the new Mizrachi branch of
West Colfax. The leaders of this new
branch, Mr.. Hoffman, Mr. Horwich
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09
YIDGESCOM SUSPENDS
FOOD SHIPMENTS
Clothing and Money Transfers to Be
Continued.

tJewish Correspondence Burrau,
MOscow-Improveme in the food
situation In RUSSIA is seen In the an
nOuncement that the All Russian Jewish
Relief committee. briefly known as the
"Yilgescom," Ia liquidating It's service
ahrntl for. the sale ri food parcel
drafts to Russia.
The organization. which Is dependent
in great measure on American support.
will maintain intact its service for
shipment OF clothing parcels and money
transfers. Al result of the curtnii-
ment OF its activities the Yidgescom
plans a reduction in Its personnel both
in Aemrican and European branches.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09
The UnbelieuingS Soul
Fitzgerald. Omar Kh,

(Fitzgernld's Omar Khayyam")
Strange il 1t nots that of the myriads
who
Before ms passed the door Of darkness
Not one returns to tell us of the road
Which to discover we must travel too.
sent my soul through the Invisible
Some letter Of that after life 60 spell:
And answered. II myself am heaven and
hell"
Heaven hut the vision Of fulfilled desire,
And hell the shad"w of a soul on fire.
Cast ON the darkness into which ourselves
SO late emerged from, shall expire.
we are no other tl,nn a moving row
or magic shadow shapes that come and
Round with the sun illuminated lantern
In midnight by the master Of the show
But helpless pieces Of the game he plays
Upon this cheqner-board of nights and
Hither and thither moxes. and checks and
And one by one hack In the closet lays
The ball on question makes Of ayes and
But here and there as strikes the player
goes
And he e., that tossed yoH down into the
He kno,-s about It all-he knows he
knows.
The moving finger writes and having
writ,
Moves on:: po~ all your piaty wit -
Shall hive It bsrk 10 cancel half n line.
Nor all your tears make out word Of 1t.
And that inverted howl they call the sky
Where r"dcr crawling cooped we live and
tis fa
LIT not vcur hands for 1t to hcip.-for II
As impotently moves as you or I.
With ea-th's fret clay they did the Ins
mnn kuerd.
And thcs" of the last harvest s"wed the
sapd ff'...t
,nd the first rorntng of creation wrote
What IT," last dawn Of reckoning shall
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09
McADOO LEADS FORD IN
MICHIGAN POLL

Grand Rapids. Mich.-In Fords own
state. Ford is Gutdistanced by Nc
Adoo In Il poll for the presidency con-
Quoted by Senator Ferris of Michigan.
SenntOr Ferris admitted that he had
sent out QUESTIONABLE to Michigan
Democrats and that the result had been
in McAdoo's favor rather than of the
States native son.
II believe" said Senator Ferris, "the
Democrats would he making grave
mistake to nominate Henry Ford"
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09

ties, because of certain misunder-
standing with nnOther member of the
board. and to discover the truth in
terviewed Mr.. Spicgclman. He contem-
pieted rcsisnins but the necessity Of
nll else. His knowledge of building
and other poirts made him valuable
member OF the board. the love of f-doins
good. the desire 10 see the Aged lap
py and well housed. the sick cared scr.
q. lis mind formed n mere important
it,m. and for that reaso:' Mr.. Spiescl-
man decided to remain with the boarl
until his services would no longer lie
necessary.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09
GERH A RID T HAUPTMANN
GOING TO PALESTINE.

Vienna-The ]. I. \. representative
learn that the novelist and dramatic
critic. Felix Salten, Il friend of the
late DR.. Theodore Herzl. is leaving for
Palestine, together with the great Ger
man writer. Gerhardt Hauptmann. On
will undertake n campaign on behalf
of the Kcrcn Hayesod in'several coun-
tries.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09
Germany Honors
Heine's Memory
Jewish Tclcgraphic Agency

Jewish Tclcgraphic Agency
Rerlin-Republican Germany means
to do better by the memory of Helm
rich Heine than Imperial Germany
did. A bronze tablet has been placed
on the house IN Taubenstrasse No. 81
in Berlin. where Heine lived century
ago: similar honor has been shown
Heine in Dusseldorf.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09
M. H. Spiegelman's Views Con-
corning Beth Israel Hospital
Believes Completion of Institution Not Far Distant

Mr.. VI. ii. Spiegelman. well known
realtor of this city is one Of Denver's
most active philanthropic workers He
is giving his time and energy toward
the maintenance of the Beth Israel
Hospital and Home. The rumor was
ginning hcadway that Mr.. Spiegelnan
had resigned from the board of trus-
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09
LASKER WINS CHESS TOUR
NEY: MAY CHALLENGE
CAPABLANCA.
tJewish relegraphic Agency

tJewish Telegraphic Agency
Prague-Emanuel Lasker was crown
ed victor in the European chess tonrna-
ment which has just closed at NAH
risch- Ostrau.
1t is predicted that Lasker will now
issue challenge to Capablanca, who
won the world championship from
Lasker at the Havana meet
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09

Mr. Spiegelman. though busy man
has announced his intention of person
ally conducting Il campaign throughout
Colorado. to acqunint all people with
the necessity of helping this home.
Many are unaware of what this Home
means TO our state, they do not know
the full import of the Home. and if
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09

they did they would smile with salts
faction and give most freely. Mr..
Spiegelman though not n wealthy man
gives both his time and money. In
his opinion the actual opening of the
hospital is not far distant II is the
duty OF the board and those interested
to convince the public of the extreme
and dire necessity of immediate acticn
The Beth Israel Home and Hospital
cannot help but succeed and in time
become nationally known with such an
Interested worker and supporter as
Mr.. Spiesel,nan.
NJ. SAREMsKY.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-09

Continued on Back rage)
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06
ANOTHER NURSE
PRAISES TANLAC

Mrs Leona Culpepper. II Lucille Ave
nue., who was a trained nurse for If
teen years, Is another highly esteemed
Atlanta woman whose gratitude and
desire to help others prompts her to
tell Of the wonderful results she de-
lived from the Tanlac treatment.
II had suffered from nervous In
digestion and loss Of appetite for four
or five years. said Mrs. Culpepper,
and was nearly always nauseated. I
had heartburn 50 bad I could hardly
stand 1t. and became SO weak and
nervous could hardly do my house
work.
Reading what Tanlac had done for
others I decided to try 1t, and by the
time I finished the first bottle I was
feeling 30 much better that I bought
two more When I had finished the
third bottle was feeling fine and had
actually gained sixteen pounds. Tan
lac L. all that Is claimed for It."
Tanlac IL for sale by all good drug
gists. Take no ubstitute.-Advertise-
ment,
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06
COOLIDGE ORDERS
IGNITE INQUIRY
Governor Nestos' Hint at Con.
spiracy Against N. D. Coal
Mining Industry Needed

Washington - Acting on kilograms
received from Governor r. A. Nestos
Of North Dakota, and other citizens
Of that state, President Coolidge d.
rected the interstate commerce COM
mission to make special inquiry into
allegations that increased frC.ght
rates on Ignite coal mined in North
destroy the states coal mining in.
dustry.
Governor Nestos telegraphed the
president several days ago complain
ing Of the increased rates and urging
congressional investigation.
In directing the special inquiry Mr..
Coolidge was moved by desire to
have complete information at the dis
posal of congress should that body de-
sire to act.
The North Dakota complaints will
be added to the documents already be-
fore the interstate commerce commits
sion bearing on the northwestern lig-
mite coal rate case, which has been
under investigation for two months,
and on which decision is expected
within 80 or 40 days.
When railroads last summer filed a
proposal TO increase Ignite rates, COM
plants were made to the commission,
and the entire schedules were suspend
ed. An order requiring investigation
was issued simultaneously and the
aYarinnrd havn
conducted hearings.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06
Tonic
ESYSSNSYSy7XSN
- POISONOUS

First Certified Seed Grown by Boy.
The first seed potatoes to be certified
In Wyoming were grown some three
years ago by q Niobrara county farm
boy belonging to one Of the boys clubs
conducted by the county agricultural
extension agent. according to reports
10 the United States Department Of
Agriculture. The success Of this boy
and other club members, It is felt, has
contributed much toward inducing
FARMERS in Niobrara county to under
take the growing Of certified seed pe-
Aatoes, now profitable phase Of farm
dng in this dry-land county. A county
certified potato growers association
has been organized to aid in handling
the product. About 100000 bushels Of
improved potatoes were produced In
the county in 1922. some 10000 bushels
OF which were certified for seed.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06
HITS DEBT CANCELLATION
Bradfute Denies Organization Backed
Survey of Conditions In Europe.

Bradfute Denies Organization Backed
Survey Of Conditions In Europe.
Chicago-A denial of the reported
charges made in Washington that the
American Farm Bureau federation is
backing the internationalists' plan, in
volving the United States in the Euro
pean embodiment or to encourage the
cancellation of war debts, was made
by o. E. Bradfute, president of that
organization.
Mr.. Bradfute particularly objected to
the statement that the farm bureau
got behind plan lats February for
survey of European conditions which
had been previously Endorsed by J. P.
Morgan and other international bank
ers. This he emphatically denies.