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The Portland daily press., 1873-10-02
TIL e PR ESS.
THURSDAY MORNING. OCT. 2. 1873
Gossip and Gleanings.

GOSSip ana GleanlngS.
Why is a sword like beer? Because it is of
no use until it is drawn.
new color comes from Paris for fall wear
which is modified leather color, and goes by
The name of CUR de cordoue.
Some of the honest Grangers of Iowa mix
sand with their grain by the bushel when
they sell it. o
Among the finest "openings' of the season
are those Of the oysters, say people Of good
taste.
Tommy can't see why people will persist in
calling what Shakespeare wrote his works,
when we all know the book is filed up with
plays-it does look so ignorant, says Tommy.
The iron will pierce the heart of China be-
fore long. Persia has Just turned over the
first sod of its first railroad, so as not to be
buried under the sod as a dead nation.
Nine-tsnths of the ministers of the coun-
try are not as well paid as baseball profes
ionals. But religion is not the 'nati,nal
game"
The war being over, the Federal Govern
ment is wise in abstaiping from stock-aieing
operations in Wall street.
Drv-goods clerks are now busily engaged
cutting off thousands of dress samples for
ladies. who have sick friends or friends in
the country.
An early rising movement is needed in
New Yor.,. if it be true, as reported, that the
Union TT lst Company failed before the bank
officers, who were con ing to its rescue, got
down town at 10t A. NJ.
A girl about sixteen years of age recently
arrived at Howard City, Mich, having been
sent by express from so re point East. She
was regularly billed, and shipping tag at.
70 h ,clo ;rl~1
The Portland daily press., 1873-10-02

A new color comes from Paris for fall wear
which IS modified leather cclor, and goes by
The name of CUR de cordoue.
The Portland daily press., 1873-10-02

Watches, Iewelry, &c.
y. w. q sR. III. MCDUFEEE. Cor Hyi Ssn
4 Gini0n Sts.
The Portland daily press., 1873-10-02

Some OF the honest Changers of Iowa mix
sand with their grain By the bushel when
they sell it. o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
POLITICAL NOTES.

The next Pennsylvania House Of Represent
atiyes will contain 2ol MEMBER according to the pro
visions Of the Constitution.
Gov. Dix has issued q proclamation for an
election Of Member OF Assembly. TO ill the vacancy
caused by the conviction of Henry w. Genet Of felony
A special election, held in Onondaga County,
NJ Y. Saturday to I'LL vacancy Occasoned by the death
OF the County Clerk resulted in favor Of Charles e.
Hubbell Republican, by about 2.0o majority.
1t is announced that Gen. Batcheller de-
cares positively that he will not be candidate for
Speaker Of the Assembly and that he is IN favor Of
electng Mr.. L. Bradford Prince to that position
The Pennsylvania State Constitutional Con-
vention at Harrisburg adjourned sne ale Saturday
night after receiving and counting the vote, aud
quesng the Governor to issue proclamation declaring
the Constitution tn force after Jan.l.
The Boston Post of Saturday publishes this
news: 1t is reported that the Hon Samuel Hooper Is
about to resign his seat In Congress from the Ivth Dis
trict and the same rumor connects Collector Russell
with the yacancy-alvsys provided tho slate Is not
broken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29

came TOO close 10 us, and sent word that the yes
sels the harbor would better give wide berth
1t s needless TO say that the threats were idle Inc
feeling at Santiago against Americans is exceedingly
bitter and Vice consuliSmt is actually IN danger
Of his life. He has several times been threatened
with ASSASSINATION, and I think one OF our men
of-war ought to be stationed there permanently al
least till the feeling subsidies, as l hope 1t VIII
Vice-Consul Smith was abused most shameiuliy III
their daily papers and it was only by my persopa
intercession with the Governor that they were
stopped, Mr.. Smith, who by the way is spaniafd
10y birth but q naturalized citizen Of the Uni'ea
States, in the right man in the right place. The VIZ
ginius had been taken from the harbor OF Santiago
before we arrived there, and did not see her al
all.
A Fad incident in the ARRIVAL of the Juniata war
the fact that the first thing Commander Braines at
tention was called to the news of the death OF
his infant son. aged nine months 1t occurred I'D
Brooklyn on Friday last. after lingering Illness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
A SUSPECTED FILIBUsTER.
THE EDGAR STEWART NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or THE
VESSEL.

THE EDGAR STEWART NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF THE
VESSEL.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 27.-Several dispatches
having been sent from this city in regard to the fitting
out OF the nbusterng steamer Edgar Stewart for an
expedition to Cuba and 1t having been stated this morn
ing that she had cleared from this port for Jamaica the
following authentic and official statement in regard to
the Edgar Stewart is furnished the press
The steamer now lies ut Jenkins's wharf, watched
daily by Customs officials Her register Is in the hands
of the Collector of the Port and she VIII not be allowed
TO leave under any circumstances wtnout tne iuii
knowledge and consent OF the proper department. az
Washington The Edgar Stewart was built a. Gaiisord
wcButcher OF New-York On the 2lst OF March, 1877,
enc opta Wher ON tSe osth Of the
month, surrendered her enrolment and obtained
Of February last from Key West under the command OF
Rudolph SINNERS, her cargo consisting OF II tons OF OLD
Weeks Sas ase Asuefo
owners. contracted with parties TO repair her boilers
These repairs are now going on, and cannot be com
pleted under four or i've weeks.
TILE VESSEL TO TAKE NOTHING But PASSENGER
WHO ARE LIKELY TO BE SOME OF THE PAsSEN-
GERS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Information has been
received here from Baltimore that the steamer Edgar
Stewart which has been fully overhauled and put in
seagong condition at that city, is expected to sail very
shortly She cleared for Jamaica taking nothing but
passengers order to avoid suspicion OF violating the
neutrality laws.
delegation Of Cubans will leave Baltimore tomorrow
for NewYork the United states steamer Juniata
and escort to Baltimore Seniors Manuel slyeiro and
Amador Saco, formerly Of the Edgar Stewart who
among the survivors OF the vrgnius crew. They
both officers Of the virgnius have fought in Cuba and
their escape death the hands Of the spanards
attributed their extreme youth; sveiro being only
seventeen years old After short stay in Baltimore
they will join the crew OF the Edgar Stewart.
Gen Aguera, Vice. President Of the Cuban Republic
who has been ut his residence Baltimore for some
time past, has been recalled To active duty, and will
probably sail ON the Edgar Stewart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.

RUnoRs THAT GEN. BURRIEL HAS BEEN RELiEVED-
ENLARGED POWERS GRANTED TO THE CAPTAIN
GENERAL-wHY CEsPEDEs WAS DEPosED BY THE
INSURGENTS.
HAVANA, Dec. 2s-The Voz de Cuba says 1t is ru-
mored that Gen. Bnrriel has been relieved OF the
command Of the Eastern Department by orders from
Madrid.
The Madrid Government hes not only refused to
accept the resignation of Captain-General Jovellar.
which was forwarded on the 4th OF December lnst.'
but has granted him extended and extraordinary
powers. The nature Of these powers Is not YET
known but it is supposed they embrace authority
to declare the island in state of siege, should the
Captain-General find it necessary. The Home Gov
eminent also offers to send additional reinforce
ments
The 70. publishes extracts from letters recently
captured from the rebels, the originals of which 1t
claims to have in it's possession. One from Gen.
Firueredo to Maxine Gomez. referring to the depo-
siton of President Cespedes, says The members
of the new proceeded to the residence of
Cespedes to obtain the archives of the Republic.
Cespedes at first refused to give them up, but finally
yielded being forced to do So" The charges upon
which Cespedes was removed are, according to Fig
neredos letter AZ follows:
First The abandonment of the Cinco-Vllas.
Second Violation Of article XVIII Of the C0nsttu
ton.
Third Placing obstacles IN the way OF the new depu-
ties so that they could not fuln their duties.
Fourth After the removal OF said Obstacles attempt
ing TO bribe the deputies from the CncoVlas by offers
of the Ministry Of War spotorno, and the command OF
the Cnco-yas TO Garcia
Figueredo adds other accusations even graver,
such as having illuminated the Legislative body,
being traitor and conniving with enemies abroad
and lastly, threatening to declare the members OF
Congress rebels if they deposed him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
WASHINGTON NOTES.

UWAbHIN0rON, Dec. u, ISHS.
Tho Commissioner Of Patents last October made
charges against Thomas H. Upperman. patent Agent.
Of willfuly frauduently and oorrupty Withholding OF
Incorporating moneys which he had received from
clients, ostensbly to pay Patent once fees Tho Com
missioner. after giving ample time to answer the
charges says that there appears 10 BE- paaton Of
the odenses charged, proven, and Confessed aud Il 10
OF such gross misconduct 10 demand that the Com
missioner shall refuse longer 10 recognize him
patent agent and IL IL accordingly ordered that said
Upperman or any firms OF which he may he q member,
be hereafter forbidden ~ practice before the Pstens
ONCE In any and all cases
Internal Revenue Supervisor Cobb Of Tennessee re-
ports to the Internal Revenue 0ce that three il:cis
dstileres been destroyed by Collector Cooper IN
the I'D District Of that state. the lid DIE
trct, by Collector wikin.oa.
Tho Third Assistant General decides that
any number Of individuals arms print their AL
yertsemsnts Oh vssis ..si DessEe 10 aevestei in
the mails
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
rELEGRAPHIO NOTES.

.Dedrich Wllcrs Secretary of Estate elect, has
appointed George Prsatlin. Of OVID bic deputy.
..Osier, convicted of outrsging and numbering
Pos vouan gs 80 hanged Pembroke Canada Sat
day.
-. Charles Stilson an old and respected member
shot himself Saturday Nnsaa eabsJrassnsa
10 said W have caused the Get
The Cincinnati Board Of Trade has adopted
protesting against The repeal TIE Bankrspt Law especially
the involuntary essss
1.-The Senate transportation Committee, in ses-
Charles Hotel New Orleans Saturday heard the
Darrell. NJ Hsby and ssAs" regarding the proposed F0
st Philip canal
....ExCity Treasurer Gage. of Chicago, has trans
all his aud personal property amounting
S52s5O0 including $l4760O in certificates VI Suspended banks
which he Aaa city funds dspesed
" The suggestion that the sale of the steamers
Plymoeh Rock and Pail River steamers BY the United
States Marshal 81 Newport Friday ia Jay Gorfs interest
foundation ordered By The District Cosr be
Sled BY while ORDER decree has been
asy hssi brsashs By Jay Gosh OF In his interest
-. Policeman Chantrv of Philadelphia was Or
ded ssdsr Saturday b. Police Lieut. Rice Thru
Del peueaieu lie aese the eceen drawing p.oi
shot seher tsos ssees Chantry Sadly
stsd and yedsy bsA 70 ss, The AsAs
~ Jast d Ne stsusa bsass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
COMMANDER BRAINE'S STORY.

COMMANDER BhAlNES SlORl.
THREATS MADE TO BOARD AND CAPTURE THE
JuSIATA AT SANTIAGO DE CLEARINGHOUSE
MEASURES TAKEN IN DEFRNsE-NO ATTACK
MADE.
TRIBUNE reporter conversed with Commander
Braine regarding the prisoners and the voyage
home I'VE arrived at Santiago de Cuba said he,
ION Nov q. Consul General Hall wrote to me that
the CAPTAIN General of Cuba had told him that the
Spanish Government were able and willing to de-
liver up the Vrginius prisoners. then wrote to
Gen. Bnrriel that had the above information, and
requested him to deliver them up to me- i sent the
note in the forenoon Of Monday, Dec. IA, and by
o'clock in the afternoon received an answer that If
was ready to receive them they should be delivered
over TO me on Thursday, Dec IS, at p m BY l030s.
IN Thursday the arrangements TO receive the prison.
org on the Juniata were completed and before noon
they were all on board and organized part of the
sbip,s crew. Just three hours afterward, the Pinta
arrived with orders for to take the prisoners to
New-York. They were terribly dirty. and ordered
o ants of sailors clothes TO be given to each, and
AZ thew seemed nearly falnished, gave them plenty
to eat. which they fully appreciated. While we
were lying in the harbor OF Santiago de Cuba' re-
ce;vsd seveyal warnings that the Spanards would
try to board us and take the vessel with their knives
They even named the nights OF the expected
attacks. We prepared to give them
warm reception if they should come. For
three weeks nearly every night we had
the hammock MEETINGS up eight feet above the ships
Sides and watch at the guns with everything IN
readiness for Immediate action. We did not purpose
to be caught of our guard. had torpedoes ready
and placed on spsrs to explode under any Osft that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
VOYAGE OF THE JUNIATA.
A TERRIFIC GALE ENCOUNTERED.

A TERRIFIC GALE ENCOUNTERED,
The Juniata left Santiago de Cuba at 6 p. m. on
Dec 49, When about 100 miles from Cape Hatteras
she encountered terrific gale from the northeast
which lasted IS hours and drove her GO miles S. W.
out of her course. On the 18th inst she spoke the
schooner Eddie Waters. from St Helena for New
Bedford 50 days out and short of provisions, which
the Juniata supplied. Commander Braine intended
to put into Norfolk in consequence of the Storm but
was unable to do 80 on account of the eastery gale
and so kept straight on to New-York. Grave doubts
as to the ability of the Ossipee to bring the Vir-
ginius to New-York expressed by the officers of
the Juniata in view of the exceedingly tempestuous
weather of the last few days. The latter vessel is
poor condition to weather the rough gales which the
Juniata encountered.
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rived here at to-day from Key West ana - "a"k
orders from the Department Che EXPERIENCED hea'S
weather the passage and lay to the night OF tue '"
THE MoNTAUK TO BE PUT IN REPAIR.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.-The Old monitor
Montauk, which has been lying at the Maynard mere
since the war. win leave tomorrow for Newfork IN 10"
of two tugs where she will be repaired and pat In sea
worthy condition.
RECRUITING FOR THE NAVY TO BE DISCONTINUED
AT CERTAIN DEPOTs-ENLLsTMENTs FOX TIE
MARINE CORPS TO BE STOPPED.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Orders have been
issued from The Navy Department to discontinue the
recruiting depots at Toledo Detroit Orleans, Balt
more and various other poius which were opened some
weeks ago. at the beginning OF the complications WIN
Spain. The number OF men In the navy Is now looo'
and it would been matter TO ship 2coo or
even 10000, had the public service required then' Inc
regular recruiting at Boston, NewYorx fhiia
delphia. Washington and Norfolk will be continued,
though enlistmens by them will be confined to able
bodied only, to keep that class no 10 the re-
CURED number, such men being always needed III tue
service. Landsmen and other recruits VIII not DC ac'
cepted.
WASHINGTON, Dec 2s-In accordance with orders
from the Navy Department, the enlistment OF re-
crus for the corps has beeDlstopped. and the
stations at Boston, New-York Philadelphia and Balt-
been closed The legal standard OF the corps
800 enlisted men, but before tho Cuban troubles the
number did exceed Upon the beginning OF the
Spanish difficulties orders given to I'LL the corps 10
its full number then 800 or 400 recruits have
been accepted but the corps is still below the number
authorized by law.
NAVAL ASSIGNMENTS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.-Surgcon j. X. fryer
has been ordered to the Naval Hospital at New-fork;
Surgeon George H. Cooke to the Maynard at NorioK'
Va. Acting Assistant Surgeon j. s. SomerDy 10 the
Naval Academy Commander c. Is. Babcock, Lieut. Whi'
c. Gibson Surgeon j. II. TnkharD, and Passed Assist
ant Paymaster D. D. Hurlbut have been detached from
recruiting duty Burlington, w. and placed on walt
ing orders; Commander Joseph p Fyfe ana Master H.
NJ Talmsn from recruiting duty at Detroit, Mch and
placed waiting orders; Compander Z. E. Potter and
Passed Assistant Surgeon NJ c. brennan from recruit
ing service at Chicago H., and placed on waiting
orders; Lieut.. Commander VIM. Whitehead, Lieut. j.
A. Chester and Surgeon Thomas n. Penrose from re-
cruting duty at Toledo Ohio and placed on waiting
orders; Lieut. z. L. Farmer, Master f. L. Upton ana
Passed Assistant Surgeon E. III. Ware from recruiting
duty at Buffalo. NJ Y, and placed on waiting orders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
WASHINGTON.
TIE CHlEF-JUSTlCESHIP.


CONTRADICTORY OPINIONS REGARDING JUDGE WI"
LIAMss PRosPEcTs-THE CHARGES MADE RE-
PRRRRD TO HIM-DTsPATCHEs SHOWING THE
FALsITY OF ATTORNEY GIBBss CHARGE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsE.l
WASHINGTON Dec. 2S.-Speculations regarding tho
confirmation of Judge Williams as Chief-Jnstce
continue to occupy much attention here, and, al
though large majority OF those who express an
opinion believe that the Senate will reject him, there
are, nevertheless, few affecting to have lnforma-
ton on the subject who strongly assert that he viii
be confirmed. prominent Senator has said within
a few days that there is reason 10 doubt his con-
iirmatiOn, and there has been none. He says the
Committee making the examination Of the case have
been very retcent, and have not allowed word to
escape them as TO what they intend to report, and
that the only for believing that the nomna-
ton will be rejected is that two three Republican
Senator's ha, o been outspoken in their opposition,
and have been somewhat too free in making predc-
tons as to what the Committee and the Senate will
do.
number of the charges made against Judge
Williams have been referred to him by the Commit
tee and il is presumed that all of them have been
so referred The telegram Of U. s. Attorney Gibbs,
charging in substance that he had been removed by
the Attorney General in order to prevent the ral OF
certain persons for using money in the last election,
was also furnished the Attorney General. Ii now
seems that Mr. Gibbs's removal has not yet taken
place. and that Mr. Mallory's appointment was held
over to enable Mr.. Gibbs to try the cases.he had
alluded to. The have, at last, been tried by
Mr.. Gibbs, and all of them were dismissed. Judge
Williams has received the following dispatches from
prominent officials in Portland:
PORTLAND. Oregon, Dec.-24 1873.
To the Attorney General, Washington d. O.; Two cases
tried and acquitted; same expected in other cases. No
foundation for suits.
PORTLAND. Oregon Dec. q, 1879.
Remainder Of indictments nonsuited for want OF
evidence proceedings farcical Opinion universal that
Gibbs deserves removal Result completely yindcates
your action.
telegram has also been received here stating
that paper signed by II of the Grand Jury spoken
of by Mr.. Gibbs. shows the falsty of the statement
contained in Mr.. Gibbss telegram to the Judiciary
Committee. The telegram also denies the report
that delegation of lawyers and business men
from Oregon are on their way here to present charges
and protest against the confirmation OF Judge
Williams
GENERAL PRESS DIsPArcH1
Only three witnesses have been examined by the
Senate Committee on the, judiciary, in connection
with the nomination of George II. Williams to be
Chief Justice namely: Assistant Attorney General
Hill. A. j. Falls, Chief Clerk of the Department OF
Justice, and Representative Nesmth of Oregon
the last named with reference to the adverse tele-
grams from that State. While some Senators think
the nomination may ultimately be confirmed Others
are of the opinion that it will die In the Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
PURIFYING THE BENCH.

DEPARTURE OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE To INVEsTf-
GATE THE CASE JUDGE DURELL-No PRO-
CEEDNGS YET BEGUN AGAINST JUDGE BUSTED
OPINION THAT HE WILL RESIGN RATHER THAN
STAND TRIAL.
fBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON Dec. 2s.-The Sub Committee OF tho
House Judiciary Committee left for Newt Orleans
last night to make the invest cations into the
charges against United States Judge Durell. The
Committee will be gone about fortnight, and will.
at once on their return make their to the House
with recommendations as to whether the Judge
should be impeached OH the charges Of corruption
improper conduct, etc.
No proceedings have been begun in the case Of
United States Judge Busted Of Alabama, against
whom the most serious charges rest. It is the Opin-
ion of members of the committee that it will be I'M
necessary to go to Alabama to establish the case
against this judge that there is sufficient evidence
here already, to convict him of gross immortality Of
conduct, prolonged and unauthorized absence from
his duties and failure to hold court at the designated
periods; and of other charges still more serious.
member Of the old sub Committee, which went
to Alabama two three years ago. said not
long ago that the Committee at that time found
abundant evidence to secure Judge Busteed's
impeachment and that it was thought unad-
visable to make the attempt. in view Ct the
great expense involved and the time and
trouble it would require. Ii has been suggested that
Judge Busted, like Judges Delahay and Sherman,
will resign before submitting to trial Of impeach-
ment,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
THE VIRGINIUS PRISONERS.
ARRIVAL OF THE SURVIVORS. OF THE
SPANISH MASSACRES

ARRIVAL OF THE SURVIVORS. OF TIE
SPANISH MASSACRES.
Tux yeNIArA AT ANCHOR OFF TIE MAYNARD AP-
TER TEMPEsTUoUs voYAGE-oNE HUNDRED
AND TWO PRISONERS ON BoARD-T1IER EvI-
pENCE IN REGARD TO THE SEIZURE AND Err
RAND OF THB vIRGIHIUs TAKEN BY THE UNITED
STATES INSTRUMENTATION LIPS CLOSED
FOR THE PREsENT-rERRIBLE sUFFERINGs OF
THE SURVIVORS OF THE MAssACREs AT SAN
TIAGA DE CUBA
The United States steam sloopof war Juniata
Commander Braine commanding, with the V'r-
Einius prisoners on board. was slgnaled of the
Highlands at 10 a. IN. yesterday, and about p M
was off Quarantine. She was boarded by the Quar-
antine officials, and after the usual formal exam
ination, was passed, and proceeding up the har-
bor dropped anchor of the Battery. The voyage
from Santiago de Cuba to this port consumed 10
days This detention was caused by storms the
vessel being blown considerably out of her course.
She brings all the survivors of the passengers and
crew OF the Virginius l02 in number OF these
eight are sick from the privatlons experienced IN
the dungeons of Santiago dc Cuba TWAS intended
that no communication should be allowed with the
uniata but the tug bearing these orders missed the
steamer off Sandy Hook, and before she came up
with the Junata party from that vessel had gone
ashore at Quarantine and another party, comprising
several representatives of the press, had been re-
oeiyed on board United States District-Attorney
George Bliss, with several stenogrsphers, went on
board and took the dispositions of the prisoners for
future action by the Government officials, and for
use in the United States District Court in de-
termining how far the Neutrality laws had
been infringed by the owners of the Vir-
ginius. Commander Bralne had also taken
the deposition of the prisoners during the voyage.
These were transmitted to the authorities at Wash
ington. The prisoners are either very ignorant or
very uncOmmunicative. The investigation was con-
tiDued for several hours yesterday by
ney Bliss and viii be continued to-day Last evening
the Juniata proceeded from her anchorage off the
Battery to the NavyYard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
THE KINGSTON ROBBERY.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2S.-It has been ascer-
tanned that the robbery at Kingston, Fresno County,
was committed BY tho notorious Tburcio vasQues and
his gang There only thirteen Of the party present
but they captured and bound about forty men, and
robbed them and the stores in which they Other
citizens opened re the robbers Who returned IT, but
were obliged 10 retreat vasQues himself had four re-
volvers One Of the despersdocs was captured, and
large force 10 in pursuit OF tho Others.