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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
BOLD AND BRAsH.
British Captain Refuses to Submit to
Uncle Sans Gutter.

British Captain Refuses to Submit to
Uncle Sans Cutter.
SAN FRANCISCO, December 3-Capt.
Healey, of the U. S. Revenue cutter Bear,
has reported to the Customs officials here
that on Sunday morning while cruising off
the Faralon islands to intercept incoming
vessels and search for possibly concealed
opium, the steamer Gaelic passed him and
entered port to the utter disregard OF his
signals to lay to and be searched.
The affair has caused great Indignation
among Customs officers, and Capt Hearhe,
of the Gaelic, will be called to account.
Capt. Hearne asserts that his ship was un-
der the British flag, outside the limits, and
was not suhiect TO search any more than
any other vessel on the high seas.
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An ELEGANT b. ~ o. Train.

PITTsBURG, December 3.-The finest
train ever put in the local service of Pitts
burp's railroads arrived here this afternoon
on the Panhandle road, aud commencing
Thursday will be run as the Washington,
Pa. Special. The train consists of COM
blnation baggage and smoking car, two
coaches and chair csr. The cars are mag
nifcently upholstered and equipped with
avarv irnnrovement
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THEIR BLUFF GAME.
The Minority Says 1t Is Ready, But Makes
No Report.
L. ~.

No Report.
Special 7elsgTGm TO he Re0tsteT.
CHARLESTON, W. VA, December 8
Senator's Morris and Maxwell, the Repub-
hcan members of the GubernatOrisl Con-
test Committee, arrived in the city to-day,
and Senator Morris informed your cores
pondent that the minority report TO The
legislature is ready for submission at any
time. Itnow depends on the majority re-
port in order to have the date of the as
sembling of the legislature named. The
majority Democrats are hard at work on
their report, which will be completed
soon. 1t 10 q matter Of comment generally
here that if the Republican members of the
committee have their report ready they
ought to file it with the Secretary Of State
at once. II is not believed that their re-
port is ready at all. or, in fact, that they
will attempt to make any extended report.
Their loud declarations are mere bluff,
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PARNELL MISSING.
The Irish Leaders Absence Causes Great
Anxfefv

The Irish Leaders Absence Causes Great
Anxiety.
LONDON, December 3.-The 81 James
Gazette states that Mr.. Parnell disappeared
several weeks ago, and since then has not
been heard from. His whereabouts is a
mystery, aud his prolonged absence causes
much trouble to his adherents The Ga
eette says that though it has been Mr.. Par
nelPs custom to occasionally seclude him
self, his period of retirement has this time
been longer than usual. He bas even fail
ed to keep a number of important engage
ments, among which was one to meet Mr..
Gladstone.
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PnrtngnIInDetermIned.

LISBON, December 3.-The Portuguese
Government will send a circular letter to
the European powers stating that the
Government is ready to prove unbroken
occupation by Portugal of African terri
tories now claimed by England. The
letter will further say that Portugal is de-
termined to maintain her possession Of the
the territories in dispute.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
Henry Watterson's Son Elopss With Ten
nessee Girl

NASHVILLE, TENN, December 3.-Ew-
ing Watt;rson, son of Henry Watterson, OF
the Louisville Courier Journal, and Miss
Jennie Block, daughter of Thomas Block,
of McMinville, eloped and were married
in Smithville at midnight, the ceremony
being performed at the residence OF Alex
ander Block, uncle of the bride. Mr.. and
Mrs. Watterson left this afternc on for Lou
isYille.
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"Josh~ snd "Mammy" swinton Free.

Josh" and "Msmmy" swinton Free.
NEW YORK, December S.-New York
was surprised yesterday when the District
Attorney stated in Court that he had no
evidence to convict Josh" Mann and his
mother, Mrs. SwintOn, indicted for con-
spiracy with Eva Hamilton to defraud
Hon. Robert Ray Hamilton. Mrs. Swim
ton swooned when she heard she was free.
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Prominent Ex-COnfederate Dead.

LEXINGTON, VA, December 3.-Msjor
John D. Rogers, Solicitor of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad, son OF General
Asa Rogers, Ex-Auditor of Virginia, rela-
tive of General R. E. Lee, Chief Quarter
master of General D. H. HilPs Division OF
the Army of Northern Virginia, G. S. A,
died Sunday from injuries received in a
railroad collision at Scottville, on the
Chesapeake and Chic Railroad, in August
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
THE HOUSE HEEDLEss.
Pen.lons For we,t vIrgInIans.

SDcciCl Tt6grdm 10 tic Register.
WASHINGTON, D. c., December 3.-Pen-
sioDs have been granted to West Virginia
applicants as follows: Original Invalid
Francis NJ. Kirns, independence; Francis
Gross, WadestowD. Increase--WOmer
Eaoch, ]. Tott, J. Martin, V. D. Rice. p.
Z. Edgell Mexican Widows Henriett,
widow Of Erastus Morrison Bowen.
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CABLE BRRVITIEs.

One of Barnum's elephants fatally gOred
his keeper in London yesterday.
The Austrian budget for 1890 shows an
estimated surplus of 1000, 600 horins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid are visiting
the south of France.
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DEMPSEY MATCHED.

Billy MCCARTHY VIII Give Him Battle
General sports.
SAN FRANCISCO, December 3-Jaek
Dempsey and Billy Mccarthy, of Austria
liza, signed articles last night and posted e
forfeit of $3.50, to weigh 154 pounds on the
night Of their fight in the latter part Of
January, the date to be hereafter fixed.
The fight will be for 81 800 and the
worlds middleweight championship.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
Washington NeMa.

Secretary Tracy denies that the new
cruisers are extrayagant coal consumers.
J.H. Flagler, of New York, will erect a
mammoth hotel ia this city.
The subject Of a revision Of the confes-
sion of faith bas been referred By the
Washington Presbytery to q committee Of
two ministers and two lsymen.
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To Widen thu Weston Road.
- ILL.,. IL A. prn4

Special Telegram TO the Re0tEeJ.
WESTON, W. VA, December 3.-Dr.
Kunst has just returned from the East,
and it is a current rumor that it has been
decided to change the gauge of the road
now under construction from Weston to
Braxton G. H. to broad gauge. This
will make through line from Fairmont to
Braxton o. II,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
Lawrence Rnnk case in CouIt

PGTTsBURG, December 3.-The depos-
itors of the Lawrence Bank went into
Court to-day and presented a petition
signed by Auditor McCamsnt, of Pennsyl-
vsnis, asking for the removal OF the is-
signee and the appointment of a receiver.
The Court reserved its dc tcision.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
Ohio Manufacturers on an Inspecting Tour,

DAYTON, December S.-A number OF
manufacturers left here this afternoon for
Florence, Ala, having been invited to do
so by the citizens of that place, who desire
10 show the low prices at which lumber,
iron and other raw material can be deliv-
cred to the manufacturing towns of Ohio.
A party of Cincinnatians will accompany
them 10 Florence.
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PAN-AMBRICANs CARoUsING.

The Opinion Mexican Paper Forms Of
the Congress.
CITY OF MEXICO, December S.-H Her.
aldo predicts that the PAn-Americans will
effec. no good, as it appears that after a
caroussl tour they are wasting time in
bickerinR over results
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NEWS IN THE STATE.
DEVELOPMENT OF THB EUREKA OIL
PIBLD.
Anew Well Going Down in Wood County - Weston
Railroad to bs BrOadsnsd-A Grand
Bluff by the Minority Of the
Contest Committee
special Telegram % the Register.

Special Telegram TO the Register.
ST. MARY's, December 2.-YOur CORE.
spondent has Just returned from making
an investigation of the new wells at Bel
mont and Eureka. Duncan & Co.'s shall.
low well on the A. B. Smith place. near
Belmont, has the appearance of making a
good well, but is neither flowing nor
pumping, as it is not tanked. Neither
have they any tsnkage. They expect to
be able to test it in day or two. The
condition Of the roads is a serious draw
back at present, it being almost impossible
to haul over them.
The Cochran No. has every appearance
of making a good we'll, though its produc-
ton has been very much exaggerated.
1t flowed some oil when it was first struck
and is now plugged" while tanksge is be-
ing erected. If it makes 100 barrels per
day its owners will have reason to cOngrst-
ulate themselves.
GAS WELL DEAL.
1t is said that Higgins has sold his gas
we'll on Hammett Bros. land to Bsrnsdale,
owner of big john" for three hundred
dollars more than the cost of drilling the
well. The gas will be utilized for the pur-
pose of drilling and pumping in the Eure-
ka field. The shallow wells at Greer 8
run and Newport are making their usual
yield. There is no new developments in
either field. The "Wild Oat." being drill.
ed by the Bear Greek Oil Company on the
farm of Robert Browse, above Grape Island,
is down about one hundred and fifty feet.
and will be getting into the shallow sand
in few days.
OIL LANDS BOOMING.
The business of trading in oil leases is
"bOoming" Pretty much all the land on
or near what is supposed TO be the "belts"
is leased and each operator seems deter
mined to get as many of them into his own
hands as possible. Land on or near the
line which has not been leased is now
worth two dollars per acre bonus and
monthly rental of from fifty to one hun
dred dollars, according to the number of
acres, until the well is completed. Mr.. G.
W. Bills, of this place, leased his farm of
one hundred acres situated half mile
above st. Mary's, on the river, for $3.50
bonus and q rental Of $50 per month.
Others have done still better, but this
shows that the business is lively.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
John j. PIunkett Granted Divorce

NEW YORK, December 3-Judge Pat
terson to-day granted the petition of John
J. Plunkett for absolute divorce from his
wife, Mary H. Plunkett, the Christian
Science healer who some time ago mated
with A. Bentley WOrthington, the biga-
mist.
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The Krunp, Make Guns for China.

SHANGHAI, December "a contract
for thirty-six large guns, to cost 4, 500, 600
marks, has been concluded with the
Krupps by the Chinese government. The
guns are intended for the northern forts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
wost v,rgInians A. .wa.hington

Special Telegram to the Register.
WASHINGTON, D. c., December B.
Col. Neal Beall. OF Brooke, is here attend
tending the Wool Growers' COnvaniioD.
J. W. st. Clair and J. S. Miller, Of West
Virginia. are here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
The IAharal Federation.

LONDON, December 3.-At the meeting
of the Liberal Federation at Manchester
today, a resolution was adopted urging
the necessity for s prompt settlement of
che questions of the disestablishment OF
the Church in Wales and free education.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
The Porte Dissatisfied With an American
Bishop.

CoNsTANT1NoPLE, December 3.-The
Porte has called upon the Armenian Pstri-
arch at Constantinople to depOse the Bishop
of the Armenian community in America,
s. he has been preaching in manner ex-
ceedinqly distssteful to the Turkish gov
ornment. The Patriarch of course refused
to interfere with the Bishop.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
Tine March Of Republicanism

LONDON, December 3-The Lisbon cor
respondent of the Times says the Spanish
and Portuguese Governments have been
spurised that the Republicans are bent up
on attacking the Spanish monarchy
through Portugal.
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WANTED TO SEE THE OLD FLAG.

The Stars and Stripes Eloated ~ Canada At
Dying Mans Demand.
MONTREAL, QUE Dscenber 3 3-Peo-
pie on the streets to-day we're very much
surprised TO gee the American flag floating
from the window of the Balmoral Hotel
Irquirers were told that W. c. T. Russell,
of Boston, being very sic, and believing
he wss about to die, insi 1ted on having
the flag hung from his window in order
that be might die like good American.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04

Farmers and Horsemen read thisl-l
find Salvation Oil a most excellent hni-
ment among horses, and take pleasure IN
indorsing it as certain remedy for scratch
es JAMES THOMAS,
Franklin Road, near Baltimore.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04

THE rosy freshness, and valyety soft
ness of the skin is invariabsly obtained BY
thosewho use PozzOni's Complexion Pow
der.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04

The famous mining suit for 81, 900 coo,
brought By P. L. Kimberly against Charles
D. Armo, was compromised at Cleveland
yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
HOW IT WAS READ.
Tho Message Fell Very Flat In Both
Houses

Tho Message Fell Very Flat In Both
Houses.
WASHINGTON, DC, December 3.-The
reading OF the Presidents message was the
important business in both Houses this
morning. In the Senate the reading re-
quired one hour and twenty-five minutes.
II was listened to with apparently close
attention by Senators on both sides OF the
Chamber. AS one OF the paragraphs
touching taxation was read, Republican
Senator remarked in whisper that it
sounded very much like Cleveland. On
motion OF Mr. Sherman it was laid on the
table and ordered printed, and then the
Senate az 1:3O adjourned till tomorrow.
THE HOUSE HEEDLEss.
In the House but little attention wos
psid 20 the reading of the message, which
consumed nearly two hours. The message
was ordered printed and referred to the
COMMITTEES of the Whole. Under author
ity given by the last Suudry Civil ApprO-
priation bill, the Speaker appointed Messrs.
BsyDe, Hit, Carter, Culbertson, of Texas,
and Ccmmins as a Committee on the Cen
tennial Celebration.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04

CHICAGO, December 3.-Responses to
the appeal for aid to the families of the two
Associated Press men who lost their lives
in the service at Minneapolis are coming
in handsomely and already exceed s.. 600.
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THE NICARb '"'AuI NAL

In pursuance uTharter granted by
Congress, and under the terms of its con-
tract with the Government of Nicaragua,
the Inter Oceanic Canal Company has be-
gun the construction of the important wa
ter wsy between the two oceans which its
organization contemplates. Grave COM
plcations for a time seemed imminent. in
view of supposed conflict of jurisdiction
between Nicaragua and Costa Rica in re-
gard to the access ory privileges to be con-
ceded by the latter republic towards the
construction of works on the San Juan
river, of which the right bank is Costa
Rica territory. l am happy to learn that
friendly arrangement has been effected
between the two nations This govern
ment has held itself ready to promote in
every proper way the adjustment of oil
questions that might present obstacles to
the completion Of work of such transcen-
dent importance to the commerce OF this
country, and. indeed. to the commercial
interests of the world.
The traditional good feeling between
this country and the French Republic hiss
received additional testimony in the par
ticipatiOu of our government and people III
the International Exposition held at Paris
during the past summer. The success of
our exhibitors has been gratifying. The
report of the Commission will be laid be-
fore Congress in due season. This Gov
ernment has accepted, under proper re-
serve as to its policy in foreign territories,
the invitation of the Government
Continued on Second Page
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VERNIILLION's CRINIE.

On the nicht of December %, John Yer
million, who lived near Hal's Station,
was taken out and whipped by regulators
his cabin was burned, and he promised to
leave. John Vermillion had several SONS,
all grown men and desperate characters.
Soon afterwards q number Of incendiarY
fires occurred, and these we're traced to
ice Vermillion, who. burned the houses out
of revenge for his fathers beating. He
was arrested and lodged in Jail here, and
was heavily iI0ned.
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cal grounds Of complaint in West India
ports, should be removed.
The progress toward an adjustment of
pending claims between the United States
and Spain is not as rapid as could be de-
sired.
Questions affecting American interests in
connection with railways constructed and
operated by our citizens in Peru have
claimed the attention of this government.
II is urged that other governments, in
pressing Peru to the payment of their
claims, have disregsrded the property
rights of American citizens. The matter
will be carefully investigated, with view
to securing proper and equitable adjust
ment
A smaller issue is now pending with
Portugal. The DelaRoa Bay railway, IN
Africa, was constructed under concession
by Portugal to en- American citizen. When
nearly completed, the road was seized by
the sgents of the Portuguese government.
Formal protest has been made throug 3
our Minister at lbcz sgsinst this 's' and
no proper effort will be spar 'qlrsecure
proper relief. -oAo'
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FIRE BUG LYNCHED.
Sensational and Speedy Execution In
Maryland.

Sensational and Speedy Execution In
Maryland.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md, December s.
About 2:3O o'clock this morning band OF
masked men came to the jail, Oyerpowered
the keeper and broke open the cell of Joe
vermilion, took him ont and lynched him
on the bridge leading to this village. AS
soon as J. A. Ridgewsy, the jail-keeper,
opened the door two men grabbed him and
covered him with pistols. They then went
up stairs, broke open the cell, cut the leg
irons from the floor, leaving them on the
prisoner, and put rope about his neck.
They then dragged hin % the bridge and
Immediately executed their work. His
body is still hanging, waiting an irquest
during the day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04

isiration Of my predecess for the furthe
and more complete restriction Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20

His binding died CARRIER than he; Tor some years
before his actual departure 70 another "oiiu
he had ceased to do good work. In MS pesV
period he was the best of English binders "nicn,
after all, is not saying much. Riylere MS rlv"i
al considerable distance-he, too, Is dead. iio
business is carried on in the name OF hlViene
Son: successful commercial enterprise, Del'e,e
The tendency Of the age is commercial anu 'n1
binding of the age is commercial, when MEANS
apprehend, that the binders of the age cnSiso
more and give less for the money IMAM ever
before The machine has come into generai use
and tho machine is as destructive to pindlng as
20 sound politics No book is well oonnd winch
is forwarded" by machinery. IL there DO any
English binder now extant who does not use
machinery will ioyfully proclaim him from 'ne
bonse-tops. or in the largest type you VIII allow
me- IL he will but send me his name Putting
aside all question of art-binding, or OF Bedfords
best standard, or second best either should sun
have TO say the same thing. Your attempt 10 geo
good ordinary work done in England is doomed De
forehand TO failure The binding of the period IN
England is neither solid nor handsome IL Is
not even plausible IT, w. o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
HE VAS TOO HASTY.

THE STORY OF THE NOBLE POLICEMAN
A man whose dress was that Of gentleman rusns.
into the Office of the Bridge Trustees at hafpast
one afternoon Of last week. and demanded the nsians
discharge Of policeman Who he declared, had 'rsa'
him brutally, had gripped his collar and 1erRed anu
from the platform Of car-all without proyccanoh
swhat is the mans numbers Mr. Martin asked
"Forty-two,' was the reply
"If your charge is correct the officer VIII !"
stripped of his uniform In five minutes
No az was ordered to report Immediately. NJ
came In smiling u,
"You are charged oficer,' Mr. Martin said, " WIZ
taking this gentleman by the collar and jerking n'm
from the platform Of a car. What have you 70 say
at IS true sr.' was the astonishing reply
sYou see he admits it, exclaimed the complainant
al dlq 1t, sir" No. AZ continued, "to save his hs
and mine The car was In motion when this M
running in from the street, caught hssd OF a ss'
and attempted to climb over IL on to tho pla'i0nn
He was evidently out Of breath and failed II =
another moment post that stsnds close to the ua'.
wouh have crushed him TO death against the size ~
the car Seeing his danger, l shouted 70 MIN " -
off, He refused to move I then caught Elm py W.
collar and pulled him from the gate
The complainant turned pale After muoh 500,
Questioning by the superintendent he reluctantly Az
mittod that No AZ told the truth turning ~ ,ract
latter he asked II the post were siil beside tne Al
sIt Is SIR and ri / ever have the pieasa,nv, =
saving your life again, shall walk you st@sH'
no cta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
sour r1un A SOCIAL SUCCESS.
washington gossip in The baltimore Sun.

Representative Timothy J. Campbell, Of New.Yofk,
had a large time In the green parl0r lat the White
House Tuesday, and held a smasize reception In OPP
position 20 that Of the President and Mrs. Cleveland
going on IN the adjoining room. Mr.. Campbell
evidently forgot that II was morning affair, as he
atttrcd In full evening dress. He had consider
able dffenlty in restraining refractory shirt front,
which blazed immense solitaire within the CON
zines OF his U-sbaped vest. He gave his right hand
10 his friends, while hts left kept busly employ ed
In smoothing down the shirt front HIS reception
was grand mill he was presented to Of
tho social buds The Now York siaieman had known
her family long time, and he endeavored to refresh
the young ladys memory by recalling certain incl
dent. with which she was supposed to be familiar.
he tried 10 convince tho young lady that she renem-
bcred some occurrence OF thirty years ago. The
budS became quito indignant and scene was
probably averted by tho timely appearance OF Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Springer, who attracted Mr. Camp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
THE ernnET MAN MADE NO IMPRESSION.

From Texas slitings.
~ should like to sell you gInlet,' said care
worn Iooking man, as no walked into tho onice the
other day. -. . ,.,,,,,oa ,hs cashtsr
But You should always look into the MISTY misty
n,urc y went on the fend. domureiy. Next winter
luz VIII want 10 mako holes In your boot-heeS so you
can get your skates on .,..n. roo,,rod
Won may want 10 screw Some boards togother
some time The oldfashoned method OF driving
aSvs in with hammer IS pernicous, as &c deterio
tes The tenaeIty OF the fangs OF the screws, as t
weTop -
4. the Simlet also acts as a corkscrew-'
~ don't want IT, -. -, Ao,S.r
and also as a tooth brush"
an has ar, eraser. a pon an Inkstand, table for
committing compound interest and mnch-box AZ
tachment' 49,, ,,on,up
a J Tnow veu don't You're one OF those mean
mau that won't buy gmle unless Il has restaurant
q trim M Europe aud an Italian opera company az
tschsS YOU'RE the kind OF man who would live near
an electric Hsht 10 save u gas Dill
And the peder walked out Win ms menta piunSs
on the perpendicular