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The Coolidge examiner., 1938-10-13
100000 Miles on Beat

SAN JOSE, CALF cal
culations by Police Sergt. Lloyd Buff
fngton have demonstrated that dur
ing 26 years as a policeman he has
patroled the city's streets for more
than 100, 900 miles.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-10-13
Who Discovered
America? Guess!
Both Left and Columbus,
II Seems, Were Late
By Centuries.

CHICAGO.-Here's one for the
Scribner quiz:
America was discovered in
Cd 1892 A. D.; C2) in 1000 A. D.;
60 sometime before 5000 B. c.
Most people ofhand. win say 1902,
and chalk up a score for Christie
pher, an Italian boy batting for
Spain. Others. on their guard, will
say 1000 A. D., and give three rous-
ing cheers for the Scandinavians.
Both sides viii be wrong.
The careful sciences Of anthro-
pology and geology cast their vote
for the third answer. If you picked
answer No. l or No. 2, give yourself
zero and do better next time.
For both Cristoforo Colombo and
Left, son of Eric. when they arrived
found human inhabitants, and plen-
ty of evidence that America had not
only been discovered but to con-
siderable extent settled by men and
women long before any Europeans
got around TO it.
How long, is a question discussed
judicially in a brochure issued By
the Field Museum of Natural His
tory
No DOgmatic Answer Given.
No dogmatic answer is given, but
scholars are sure of one thing: hu-
mans discovered America so long
ago that there were camels here in
those days.
I'VE must accept what informa-
tion the most competent geologists
can give us concerning the length Of
time man has inhabited the New
World writes Paul S. Martin, chief
curator of the department Of an
thropolOgy at Field This is in his
introduction to the brochure, which
is entitled Archaeological Work in
the Ackmen-Lowry Area" and in
dicates the Importance of excava-
tions and analysis Of prehistoric hui
man remains in that area.
"An evidence seems to show that
he had not arrived in North Amer
ica before the last glaciation, the
Wisconsin.
"An possible routes through west
ern Canada were probably blocked
during the period Of time from
$4,000 to 10000 years ago. How
ever. there was one eXception-a
break in the ice which occurred
about 10000 years ago.
Open Route From Alaska.
"At that time it would have been
possible for man to travel from
Bering straits. through Alaska,
down the Mackenzie river, and
along the eastern part Of the Rocky
mountains or along the plateau BE-
tween the Rockies and the Coast
range, although there is no conclu-
sive evidence that this occurred.
For the last 10000 years. how
ever, there has been an open route
from Alaska southwark Careful in
vestigations conducted by the staff
of Gila Pueblo. Globe Ariz Mac
Curdy, 193D show that there were
people living on the beaches of now
dry lakes, which were formed dur
ing the rainy periods that were
synchronous with glaciations. 1t is
difficult to date the stone imple-
ments found along the shores of
these vanished lakes, but these arti-
facts must be more than 10000
years old, as the lakes were prob
ably in existence from 10000 to
10000 years ago.
THE next trace of man in the
Southwest dates from about the be-
ginning of the Christian era. Skip
ping over the long period of at least
10000 years, which still remains
mystery. we come to that period in
Southwestern history about which
great deal is known The basket
maker Pueblo culture dating from
about A. D. 500 to about A. D. 1900"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16
PARKER WILL HOLD
MARCH COURT HERE
Resident Jurist of This Dis
trict Exchanges With
Judge Williams

Judge r. Hunt Parker. of Roanoke
Rapids, resident judge of the third
judicial district, IN which Vance is a
part, has been as gncd to preslfe
over the two weeks Ct mivcd cou1
here next month, it was learned to-
day at the office of E. o. Falkner,
clerk of superior court. It will be
Judge Parker's first term here in sew
eral years.
Judge Parker was solicitor in this
district for about ten years before
being made a superior court judge
and is one of the most popular prose
cutors and judges ever to be connect
ed with superior court in this county.
In holding the March court, Judge
Parker exchanges with Judge ClawsOn
L. Williams, of Sanford, who will hold
two weeks of superior court in Dur
ham county, which had teen regularly
assigned to Judge Parker. Judge VII
liams is riding the court in the third
district for the first half of 1888 and
has already held the regular January
court here, and returns next week for
an extra term ordered to clear up 4
congested criminal calendar. He prov
ed very acceptable to bar and public
alike in his presiding at the January
criminal term Unless there is fur
Their exchange, he will return here
for the June mixed term.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16
WRITTEN FUNERAL
CONDUCTED AT $3.50

Funeral services were conducted this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock from Barnes
Funeral Home for Charles Written,
who died yesterday at the State Hos
pital in Staunton, Va, after an illness
of several days.
Rev. Albert S. Hale, pastor of First
Baptist church, officiated, and inter
ment was made in Elmwood cemetery
in the Written plot.
Mr.. Written spent much of his lie
in Henderson and was quite well
known.
He IS survived by his two sisters,
Mrs. Lucille w. Hart, of Kittrell, and
Mrs J. B. Palmer, of Ell Paso, Texas,
and three brothers, Sam Written, OF
RoNboro, j. w. Written, of Peters
burg, Va, and Robert Written, of San
Antonio, Texas.
Active pallbearers were announced
as A. B. Young, J. w. Gill, F. B.
Powell, ]. E. Hamlet, w. w. Swain,
Jr., and H. M. Lewis. Honorary pail
bearers were announced as J. T. Cheat
ham, A. A. Zollicoffer, I. J. Young, j.
c. Champion, Jack Howard, Tommie
Hughes, J. L. Davis, Charlie Harris,
J. c.. Gill; E. c. Powell Roy Robert
son, Mark H. Stone.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16
Enjoyable Program Had
Rotary's Ladies Night

guests joined in singing the choruses
of the songs.
A Grecian dance, in street costume
was very well done by Jimmie Cooper,
Charles Sellars, Winde Moore and
Pat Patterson. They were given
beautiful enormous balloons and to
familiar strains of music Juggled
them in the air. The high light of the
evening was the presentation OF
CLARA and jim" To the delight and
appreciation of all, these two imported
entertainers on last years program
were impersonated by Jimmie Jones
and Parson Brown, who took them off
III perfect style and costume, and were
applauded long and loudly.
Many compliments were paid Mr..
and Mrs. Rose for the program and
lovely favors and the President,
Jimmie Jones, returning in his normal
attire, expressed appreciation to all
the committees, to the Kiwanis club
for loaning the chairs, and to Mrs.
Wilson, at Hibbards for the use of
lovely potted plants.
The following were present: Rev.
and Mrs. r. e. Brown, Mr. and Mrs.
H. P. Butcher, Mr.. and Mrs. G. l..
Carter and Miss Carrie Carter, j. c.
Cooper and Miss Fannie Cooper, Mr..
and Mrs. d. l.. Cannon, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. G. S. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Rhonda
Elrod, Mrs. E. C. Flanagan, DR.. and
Mrs. I. H Hoyle, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Jenkins, Rev. and Mrs. j A. Jones,
Mr. and Mrs. A. T. McNeny, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. j. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. II. q.
Kittrell Mr. and Mrs. w. r. Laws, Mr..
and Mrs. E. w. Moore, Mr. and Mrs.
II. T. Morris, Dr. and Mrs. H. A.
Newell, f. F. Parham, Mr.. and Mrs.
b. H. Perry, Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Pat
terson, Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Rose, Jr.,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Rollins, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. P. Sellars, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
F. Shaw, Wilson T. Smith, N. P.
'Strause, Mrs. N. P. Strause and Miss
Henrietta Strause Mr.. and Mrs. j. r.
league and Miss Katherine league,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Watkins, DR. and
Mrs. j. H. Wheeler, r. G. Young, Miss
Bette C. Jones, Turner Workman, Mr..
and Mrs. S. T. Peace, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
K. Griffith, Miss Frances Harrison,
George Harrison, William Turner,
president of Kiwanis club, with Mrs.
Turner, T.. c. Taylor, president of
Henderson Lions Club, with Mrs. Tay-
IOr.
Out-of-town guests were Nelson
Thomas, president of Oxford Rotary
Club, and Mrs. Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wayland Stands, Ben Parham and
Bill Kitchener, all of Oxford, DR.. and
Mrs. Wilkinson, of La Crosse, Va, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Went, of Baker, Ore,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Donnie Sorrell, Of
Durham
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16
Henderson Daily Dispatch
MRS. GOOD SHOWING
MORE IMPROVEMENT
Was Critically Injured by Clarence
Fairbanks Whem He Fatally
Cut Her Husband

Continued improvement is belne
shown by Mrs. Steve Good, wife OF the
itinerant Snowman whose axe-muroer
was confessed by Clarence Fairbanks.
Mrs Good is in a local hospital Wnere
she has been under treatment since
she was attacked by Fairbanks with
an axe at the same time her husband
was fatally hacked about the race anu
and head.
Mrs. Goods wounds have apparent
ly almost healed, though many broken
bones have not knitted, and her mind
is not vet at all times normal. She
is rational much of the time, how
ever. and is receiving visitors at times
Mrs. Goods mother, Mrs. Stokes,
from Cason, Texas, and sister, Mrs.
Dodson, of Washington, d. c., are
here with her, and have been since a
few DAYS after the tragedy. 1t is ex
nected she will have considerable time
vet to stay in the hospital before be-
ing recovered sufficiently for di,;-
charge.
Fairbanks is to go on trial in Vance
Superior Court here next week charg-
ed with the death of Mrs. Goods hus-
band. There are no indications at this
time, however, that she will be able
to appear at the trial. He. is to be
defended by T. S. Kittrell, of the Hen
derson bar, who was appointed to re-
present him by Recorder r. E. Gle
ments when given preliminary hear
ing, which he waived, on january 81.
five days after the attack on the
Goods the evening of Sunday, Jan
J!ary 16.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16

The Rotary Club entertained at it's
18th annual ladies' night at the West
End Country Club Tuesday evening,
and a very successful and entertain
ing program was put on by local tai
ent The Valentine idea was carried
out in the decorations, Mrs. Henry
Morris, assisted by Mrs. r. G.. S. Davis
had center pieces of red hearts and
on the tables, and the entire room was
a Valentine scene. Paper hats, stream
ers, noise makers, balloons and many
attractive gifts were atoeach plate to
make the occasion merry one
President j. A. Jones, presided and in
troduced all the guests. Rev. r. E.
Brown welcomed the ladies with an
old fashioned Valentine verse and Mrs
r. c.. S. Davis responded in like man.
ner. Mrs. E. F. Shaw and DR.. I. H.
Hoyle put the Rotary songs through
with a vim and their services, as al
ways contributed largely to the sue
cess of the program. Miss Frances
Harrison, accompanied by her brother,
George, and l.. K. Griffith, accompan-
led by Mrs. Shaw were the local tai
ent in music, singing popular songs,
and both received much applause.
The program was in charge of Mr.
and Mrs. T. B. Rose, Jr., and they are
both to be complimented on the sue
cess of the entertainment, the pro-
gram showing evidence of much time
and thought.
The many attractive gifts to the Ia
dies were donated by Mr.. Rose, each
Rotarians place was designated by
candid camera photo of himself, taken
by Mr.. Rose, and eady lady was.
charmed and delighted with a lovely
gift of a crystal ball and a silver
chain, containing the candid camera
picture of her Rotary husband.
During the evening Mr.. Rose inter-
sperced the program with many jokes
on various members of the club. Post
office was played with Jack league
as postmaster, couples came for the
mail, which proved to be valentine
and each lady addressed her partner
in the words of the valentine. An ar
row contest was portrayed in by all
the ladies, Mrs. Straughn Watkins win
ming the prize, a big heart shaped box
of candy, and Mrs. Henry Morris was
presented the BOBBY by Bob Kittrell
in his usual pleasant manner. Ben
nett Perry and Fuller Parham were
judges. Four couples tried to unwind
themselves from Cupids bow, which
proved to be difficult but was finally
accomplished.
Three excellent numbers were put
on by the members of the Rotary
Club, these were hilarious and enter
tanning and the members are to be
complimented on their whole-hearted
endeavor to be amusing. The Hilly-
billy band, introduced by Nathan
Strause, led by Rhonda Elrod and com
posed of Jimmie Cooper Irby Hoyle,
Butch Butcher beating the toy drum
Bill Laws, Jim Wheeler and featuring
and Wilson Smith singing the lyrics
was thoroughly enjoyed. The members
of the band were dressed in overallS
tan shirts and straw hats. All the
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16
DETAILS GIVEN ON
RED CROSS COURSE
First Aid and Life Saving
To Be Taught Free for
Two Weeks Here

Detailed plans were announced to-
day for the Red Cross first aid and
life saving program to be held in the
Henderson nigh. school for two weeks,
beginning February % and running
through Saturday, March II. The class
will meet total of ten times for a
period of three hours each tlrae, or a
total of 30 hours.
Charles A. Mix, of the American
Red Cross headquarters in Washing
ton, will be here to conduct the course
and no charge is being made for in
structiOn. Those desiring textbook
will be required to buy that at a cost
of go cents a copy.
All Henderson industries are invited
to send representatives, together with
the police and fire departments, high
way offices, young peoples organiza-
tons, teachers and principals of the
puIlic schools, All clubs of the coun-
ty, WPA and NYA organizations and
others interested.
Courses will be given to equip those
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16
MAY c. JOHNSON
PASSES AT NORLINA

Warrenton, Feb. 16.-Funeral ser
vices for May Carlisle Johnson, %
years old, who died at lis home IN
Norlina early Tuesday morning after
an illness of five months, were con-
Quoted at the Methodist Church of
Norlina on Wednesday afternoon at 3
o'clock, with the Rev. w. C.. Dodd,
pastor, in charge of the rites. Burial
was in the old Rose cemetery there.
Mr.. Johnson was member of the
Methodist church of No1lina, a mem
Der of the Masonic Lodge. He was a
freight agent for the A. c. L. Rail
road for 20 years.
In 1910 he married Miss Lillian
Rose, who survives, with one daugh-
ter, Mrs. James w. Coachman of Clear
water, Fla, one son, Franklin c. John
son of Pennsylvania, his mother, Mrs.
Alma May Johnson of Rocky Mount;
one brother, c. A. Johnson of New
port News, Va, and three sisters, Mrs.
w. R. Bradley and Mrs. Daisy Lang,
of Rocky Mount and Mrs. o. M.
Thomas of Hilton Village, Va.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page Four

1. Name the 81 ate flower of Iowa.
2. How many Democratic Presidents
of the u. S. have served since the
Civil War?
g. What is the name of the Yadkin
River, after it enters South Caro-
lima?
4. Who is known as "the forerunner
of Christi"
5. Name the capital of Maine.
6. What causes knots in boards?
T. Who was Richard Strauss?
8. Is Bombay, India, located on an is
land?
9. What is the political affiliation of
Senator Matthew NJ Nicely of West
Virginia?
10. During the administrations of
which President did two vice presi-
dents die?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16
ASSOCIATED PRESS AND CENTRAL PRESS
Four Homicide Cases In
Court Here Coming Week
Clarence Fairbanks Faces rial in Celebrated Axe-Slay-
ing of Steve Good Shown an; Two Negroes and An
other White Man In volved In Cases

continued from term to term since
the grand Jury found true bill after
j. S. Albright, coroner at the time
had found the accident unavoidable.
total of 81 cases are on the calen-
dar for trial.
The special term was ordered by
Governor Hoey at the request of
Vance county commissioners in order
to clear up congestion of the docket.
Ninety-odd cases faced the criminal
term in January, and only about half
of them were disposed of at that time.
1t was felt that the docket would he
hopelessly congested unless an extra
term of court were held to clear off
as many cases as possible.
One week of criminal court each in
the mixed terms in March and June
will be held during the remainder OF
the first half of the year, and it is
believed that when they have been
concluded the list will have been fair
ly well cleared.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16
MRS. LULA PINNEL.I.
DIES IN WARREN

Warrenton, Feb. 16-Mrs. Iulu y
Pinnell, SO, died at her home 49,
Warrenton Tuesday afternoon af so'
an illness of several months. Tnr
eral services were held at the graUn
side in Fairview cemetery here o.
2 o'clock this afternoon with DR. W. ~
r. Cullom of Wake Forest offioia.
ing. ''''-
Mrs. Pinnell was the daughter 90
the late James T. and Ellen 7. d., ~
roughs Virgins. Surviving are ba
husband Robert L. Pinnell; daugb.
ter, Miss Ethel Virgins Pinnel; tbroo
brothers, T. F. Virgins of Hen dersoe
and w. l.. and w. R. Virgins Of liz liz
Teton, and sister, Mrs. Frank VIII
son of Crewe, Va.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16

A special term of Vance Superior
Court to continue for one week and
TO be for trial of criminal cases only
will convene here next Monday, with
Judge Clawson L. Williams, of San
ford. presiding Solicitor Ernest r.
Tyler, of Roxobel, will prosecute.
Four homicide cases are on the
docket for trial, including that OF
Clarence Fairbanks, charged with the
axe-slaying of his employer, Steve
Good, itinerant Snowman.
Another Staying case is that OF
Elnora Bobbitt, charged with killing
Tom Morris, and Calvin Webb, char9-
ed with the Staying of Albert Lewis,
all Negroes.
w. A. Baxter State highway pa
trolman, is charged with the death of
a small boy who was struck by Bax-
ter's car as he was driving through
North Henderson on the national high
way two years ago. The, case has been
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16
WALKER CONVICTED
ON WHISKY COUNT

Dewey Walker was charged in the
city court today before Mayor Henry
T. Powell with possessing illegal whis-
ky for the purpose of sale, and the
warrant was amended to include pos
session of non-tax paid whisky. He
was found guilty of the latter charge,
and was sent to the roads for 80 days,
commitment not to issue upon pay
ment of fine of $50 and costs of
court, and showing good behavior for
a period of two years.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16
Still Coughing?

No matter how many medicines you
have tried for your cough, chest cold, or
bronchial irritation, you can get relief
now with CreomulSion. Serious trouble
may be brewing and you cannot afford
to take a chance with any remedy less
potent than Creomulsion, which goes
right to the seat Of the trouble and aids
nature to soothe and heal the inflamed
mucous membranes and to loosen and
expel the germ-laden phlegm.
Even if other remedies have failed,
don't be discouraged, try Circumcision.
Your druggist is authorized to refund
YOUR money If you are not thoroughly
Satisfied with the benefits obtained
from the very first bottle. Creomulsion is
one word-not two, and it has no hyphen
in it. Ask for it plainly, see that the
name on the bottle is Circumcision. and
you1l get the genuine product and the
relief you want. (Adv)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16
GENE AUTRY PICTURES
ARE HARD TO GET

It may seem funny to some people
but Gene Autry, the singing cowboy is
one of the most popular players on
the screen today, it is stated that
Autry receives more fan mail than any
other actor including Robert Taylor
It is a hard matter to secure an
Autry picture at this time since he is
in demand of every producing COM
pany including the largest.
One of Genes latest pictures Get
Along Little Dogie" will be shown at
the State theatre Friday and Saturday
for the second time in three months.
When a westerner is brought back he
must be good. 1900 theatres and the
State can't be wrong.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16

attending with knowledge of what
do in cases of accidents or ~, 10
emergencies calling for first aid ''''er
All employers of labor are nr.xo,
send one or several represenfat; 70
to the classes. 'i'eS
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16
JUNIORS MEETING
TOMORROW EVENING

Important business was annonnoo,
today by S. N. Powell, councior ~
come before the regular weekly ma.
ing of the local Junior Order conn.
I'll tomorrow evening. All memhor,
were urged ty the presiding officer f.
be present for the occasion.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16
SUSPENDED TERM is
PRAYED BY RECORDER

Benny Parkinson was sent to the
roads for 80 days when Recorder r.
E.. Clements. invoked suspended
sentence in county court for Perkin
sons failure to comply with the
courts order.
It was the only case set for trial.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16
PRAYER Meeting

Prayer meeting will be held at the
First Methodist Episcopal church at
7:30 o'clock this evening.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16

We can do no good to others but at
the cost of something to ourselves.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-16

Birth and Death of Daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. S. w. Powell, this
city, announce the birth and death of
daughter on February IA, 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-01
6* Goge g.,4,jl::6|:.:Nl( R l3]

three young Americans had their first breath-taking view of this magnificent harbor which Louis XVI had begun and Napoleon (with his madman's lavishnesS) had completed. The two great ba- sins of the artificial harbor, one for warships, the other for mer- chantmen, were a safe retreat from storms or pursuing vessels. Even at low tide the water was deep. Fifty ships of the line could cradle there, and twice that many merchantmen.
 Jerry and Cabell were dismayed when they looked out on the forest of masts riding at anchor. They felt suddenly that the young United States of America was crude and backward when compared with Eu- ropes power and glory.
 Cabell Banks said to Jerry, Lets take Polly to hotel and leave her there while we look for Tim Chel- sey's Palm Tree. It's apt to take some time"
 Polly agreed to this plan, first describing Cousin Tims brig as clearly as she could: two masts, square sails, rather wide in the beams and clumsy; a gaudily carved palm tree for figure head"
 It was midnight before Jerry re- turned to Polly at the hotel, and he bore dismaying news. The Palm Tree had not put in at Cher bourg at all. Jerry and Cabell had run into an American sailor, an honest-ta fellow, who said Captain Tim Chelsey had gotten wind of the war just before put ting in to Cherbourg and had run for Morlaix instead - that being nearer the Atlantic and less bot tied. He had unloaded his cargo there in record time and put out again, bound for home.
 Jerry added, T hope you don't feel angry about his not waiting for you, Polly?"
 Her answer came direct and simple. I've come to understand how men feel about war, Jerry. What do I count when my coun- try's in trouble? Cousin Tim and his sailors had to get home and offer themselves and the ship to America"
 That's how it was," Jerry said. There's something reasonable and man-sized about you, Polly, for all you've got such sweet lips and eyes Kiss me, Polly, because we're going to be married tomor- row. And then we're going to go on a ship that Cabell's getting and help chase the English off the At lantic."
 Marry tomorrow" Polly gasped, for that seemed to her the more important item in the news. "Oh. Jerry! I'm so thankful Cousin Tim left me stranded"
 Jerry took her in his arms and held her close. He was a simple man and her simplicity appealed to him. She knew nothing of CO., quetry but she knew a great deal about honest loving. He wanted her for his wife, as much as - yes, as much as he wanted to get at the English! Between these two passions he was all but consumed. He held Polly close in his arms and while he felt the warmth of her tender body, he saw in his minds eye an English brig, like