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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
TIE WORCESTER MUSIC FEsTITAL.
ARTISTS ENGAGED AND PROGRAMME OF THE


ARTISTS ENGAGED AND PkOOhhMNE VI
PIECES TO BE GIVEN.
Worcester. Mass, Aug II (specisD.-The Official
announcement OF the music festival next no''" az
peared to day. The vocalsts engaged arc sopiauoS
Nine Katherine Van Arnheim. Mrs. Corrinc Moofo
Lawson and Nine Clementia Devoe cOhudi"s
Nine Clara Poole and Miss Lillian Call smith 'cnoIS
Whitney Mockridce Frederick Harvey ana "eo's'
] Parker: INSTRUMENTATION Ludwig ana W. D.
Merrill Hopkinson: bass-D. NJ. Bapcoch' ino
strmentaI artists engaged Franz kneHei' Nl"ii"'
Victor Herbert voloncello; Miss Adele Aus u'r V"'
piano: NJ. sauct, oboe; HeIr io"'' 'i'
flute; conductor, Carl Zerrahn associa'o WI
ductor, Victor Herbert; conductors Oh .n''r o",,
posltIons Arthur Foote and George W. Vhau"ich.
Frank raft. orQanist The standard composers VIII
be represented BY Handel, Haydn Mozart BeethoVen'
Wcber schubert and Mendelssohn; ana inc moro
modern writers by Berlioz, Gfieg schuha"l' "7'''
Tschakowsky, Lalo, FOote, Chadwick ana cum n on
The festival Will begin Monday september a. inc
first day being devoted to reheaTsas' Inc nis' .o'
cert Will be given Tuesday evening" "non "'"
doeeobn,s dramatic oraorio "st. Paul., Will DC pro
,os vodresdav afternoon will be devoted to
evmnbonv concert when Will be performed, ior mo
first time in Worcester, Arthur Foote's overture Op
,be Maintains conducted by Mr. roo'o' ~.
tbS concert will also be repeated INC i"o"'' ~
Psalm As arranged for chorus VI "o"'''
nv Schubert piece which pleased us hearers so uo
iast year On Wednesday evening theie WIN 10
,rod,ced for the first time in Worcester sr Ar'nur
run,van,s modern romantic composition III cah'd'a'
from The Golden Legend To aid IN 'ne plouuC'ioi
- a.. ,rork the committee have secured inc loan
"a M chime OF bells especially cast for It's hrst pro
Vi '"o ahnood Thursday afternoons symphony
ont nil, he opened by performance OF George
c9baawicks overture Rip Van WnEe W SCnc
by Mr. Chadwc and not O Ss concert the Spinning
GSos WV with solos from wsgnSTt R be the en
performance rdav afternoons symphony concert will
introduce vocal and sGsama%n Greg %cbCr and
hande, The festival will close on Friday evening,
with Hayd cTsa tS% soa IN wh % t take part part
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18

Bar Harbor Aug. II (SpeclaD.-IIoel life here, with
few exceptions has stupid Cottage life IS in the
ascendancy this year. prophets claim that In another
year the hotels able accommodate the guests
Canoeing here been followed mady this year as
hitherto.
The floral coaching parade which took place on Tues
day was a great
Mrs J. w Mackay has been entertained every moment
she has had 10 spare since arrival She was present
az the lunch given to Mr. Harrison by Mr. and Mrs W.
n Howard az the dinner which followed az W. s. Cur
nee's and later at the Musgrave ball
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
Dr.rH OF JEROME d. R4ysOM.

Locbport, y. Y. Aug. 17.-JerOmr b. Ransom. u
promintn man IN this part OF the Stale. died to-day
IN tie private Insane asylum at Buffalo. age seventy
nine. He was born ia Olsier County. aud was one
Of The first conductors, back In the foric.. on the
Old Niagara FAILS and Lochpor Strap Railroad
He became 4 contractor and laid the old stone abu
mens and towers for the railroad at the Suspension
Bridge, and was one OF The builders Of tire Welanl
Canal. lie leaves wife and two sons, W. H. nan
som, Of this city, and Frank a. Ransom, Oh Ne"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
SHOT BY TWO HUNTERS.
THE VICTIM WAS PICKING FRUIT IN TREE
SERIOUSLY WOUNDED.

Two unknown men, while hunting in the woods
near Bowery Bay Beach, in Newtown. l. l., yesterday
morning saw a in a tree picking fruit. Ac-
cordng the story told by people living near Dy'
the two hunters pointed their guns at the man IN
the tree and fired. The charge took effect in the
mans breast and arms, and he fell TO the ground
bleeding profusey. The man was cared for by those
who saw The shooting until the arrival Of DOCTOR
when the injured man was removed to the hospital
As soon a. the hunters saw the effect Of their
shots they ran away. Justice Brandon, OF Newtown,
and the Bowery Bay police are making vigorous
eearch for the two men. The who was shot ala
not give his name, but from what could be learned
he has friends living In Harlem Ills injuries arc
serious.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
MRS. nARR1soN's TRIP TO WASHINGTON.

Mrs Benjamin Harrison arrived here Oh her way ~
Washington yesterday morning. She was sceonpal' :,
only by her rald and came by The PURITAN o "o
River Line which reached her pier about O'Clock m',
Harrison took breakfast ard boat and at oeocA
she escorted by Mr.. Common passenger agent VI '
Old Colony road a carriage in which they were uN'
the Baltimore AMI Ohio station In Jersey OlN' W.
Harrison had private car the o'clock train for WASH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
THE PRESIDENT OFF FOR DEER PARK.
MRS. HARRISON GOES WITH HIM-To VISIT
INDIANAPOLIS THIS WEEK.

Washington. Aug. 17.-Picsdent Harrison sa" "o
general callers to-day, hs time in the morning Ocis
given up TO consultation with tho cabinet olncers no"
in the city. and a few other prominent OH iao. -
After dinner he prepared for his trip ana AZ -.
entered his coupe IN company with Private secretary
UaIford and was driven TO the baltimore and ono
Railroad station Here he Joined Mrs. Harrison VINO
had lust returned from Nantucket. and they procco'0
at once 70 Deer Park Probably on IucsuR Iii
the President will 60 to indianapolis, Dut M Se viii
will NOT last beyOnd the end Of the week. ana ne W. W.
return 10 Deer PARK, where he will remain unt 'no
middle or latter part Of september
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
TRYING TO RESTORE REoEVERsH1P.

TRYING TO REHIOKE a HEtEIF EHSHIT
Indianapolis, Aug. Il (Specia.-Morc trouble in
connection with the Indianapolis Decatur and western
has been precipitated by the filing to-day of suit
against the road by the Indianapolis Union Railway
Company demanding the fulflment Of contract II
was this road that Judge Gresham peremptoriy TOOK
ont Of the hands of receiver early IN the week The
suit Of the Union Railway Company again brings the
case before the State courts and In that way an effort
IS being made TO restore the receivershlp II IS
represented that this is desired by the unsecured
creditors as tho only Of protecting them in
their claims II IS believed that Judge Gresham VIII
tolerate no Interference, however
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
eprrNn1n SERVICE TO THE WEST

Attention Is directed TO the improved train service
m ali points West southwest aud Northwest. ly the
S,ur'track New-York Central and Hudson River Rail
rpod six daily trains. including the celebrated
wagner Vestlbule Limited leave Grand Central STA
,one an Forty second ST.. New sleeping car,. new
narlor ears new dining cars, In which the service IS
unexeesrd, polite attention. the most attractive
scenery embracing the Hudson River, Mohawk Valley
NIarara Pals or south shore Of Lake Erie safety
siTed by the four tracks, Two of which are exclusively
devoted 10 passenger trains. easy curves and light
Grades are prominent features OF this magnificent ne
ssrhSch com mend IL 10 the travelling public. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18

The French steamer Saae which arrived here on Friday
thought Mrs. A. l.. Dom Miss Mamie Marvin and
Miss Fannie Van Nosrand the American women who In
May subjected much annoyance by the police
officials at Mention ia France, through
with a dfessBaker
Last evening Tribune reporter called at the home OF
Miss Van Nosrand. No. l43 Henry-st Brooklyn, where
The travellers resting after their ana from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS

Tribune ONCE Aug. 1s.-1 a. m-The changes In the
harorater during the clear weather OF yesterday were
Itch, The temperature ranged between 05 and 10 de-
gree the average GOA degrees being II degrees lower
than on the corresponding day last year. and 2s degrees
higher than Friday.
Clear or aud cooler weather may be expected TO-
day IN and this city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
PoTlro CROP FAILURE NEAR NEW BEDFORD

POTITO CROP FAILURE NEAR NEW BEDFORD.
New Bedford Mass, Aug. II (speciaD.-The potato
crop in this section IS failure account Of rot caused
by long continued wet weather. Reports from several
sections say that many farmers will not TAX the oble
TO dig their large fields One farmer IN Farhaven who
sold 400 worth last year. raised only enough good ones
On the same ground this year TO last his family through
ne winter Another in Dartmouth, obtained from
ywo-acre Held only enough TO live while others are
eioughing their crops In for dressing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18

Mrs. Marvin. the mother Of Miss Van Nosirand e"'nvr
that the entire adjustment Of the affair had been ~.
with Nv Whiteaw Reid, tho American Minister -"
were highly gratned with Mr. Reds interest ana eno''
in the case Mrs Marvin said that the dresses had os
returned n the maker and her friends had received Wv
money that had been paid thereon Nothing Is ea'ni'
bu; proper apology from the offending officers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
THE WEATHER REPORT.
FORECAST TILL 8 p. NJ. SUNDAY.

Washington Aug. II, y. m.-For Maine. New.
Uompshlre Vermont Massachusetts, Rhode Island and
Connecticut fair stationary temperature.
For Eastern New-York. Eastern Pennsylvania and
New.Jersey and Delaware fair, slight changes in tenn
perature variable winds.
For the District OF Columbia Maryland, Virginia and
North Carolina, fair, stationary temperature
For Western Ncw-YOrIl and Western Pennsylvania,
slightly warmer in northern, stationary temperature In
southern portion winds shifting to southerly.
For Ohio and Indiana, fali stationary temperature In
southern slightly warmer In noithern portion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
SIIE OLE WESTERN ROAD.

Wabash, Ind, Aug. u CSpeciaD.-Ihe canad' anu
ST. Louis Railroad, which has been the cause OF 30
much litigation. was finally disposed Of at Goshen
to-day bv a Commissioners sale. The properly
was bought In for a syndicate OF Chicago oaplIssus
b. Henry a. Gardner. Of that city, Ior s--o,oOO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18

THE SOUTH FORK CLUR PLEADS NOT GUILT J.
pittsburg Aug 17.-Knox Reed solle''oiS ~.
the South Fork Fishing and Hunting ciuo' "'i
of not guilty to-day IN the county cour" W "V p,
cations made by Nancy W. Little anu o'i'' ,,m a.
,n su,,erers against the club through the bill IN
eoultv filed some weeks ago This plea has me
effect of placing the upon the issue aooAe"
ard the case Will come up on jury 'r,A III US
turn The fling OF this plea was done vo !. III.
and shows that the defendants are ahAioue '" As'e
the matter settled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
HALF RATES TO MILWAUKEE VIA THE NEW
49,. 49, WORK CENTRAL.

For the beneft of visitors 10 the annual encamp-
ment Of the Grand Army of the Republic at Milwaukee
AUGUST 81 No 80 round trip tickets will be sold by
Tho New-York Central and Hudson River Railroad.
August q, 10 % limited for return untl sepicm
hcr9 AZ rate OF one fire. These tickets wlll be
valid going Via either Cleveland and Toledo, or via
Niagara Fails and Detroit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
uelia,ous Notices.

CTuRCII or THE BELOVED DISCIPLE soth.st.
re,r Nadsnn.aye., Rev. ;. GREGORY LINES Rcetor.-.
S.ryaces 80 and IL a. m. and AS D. Rev. s. b.
POND viii ohiclaie.
FIVE POINTS HOUSE OF INDUSTRY 15J Worth.
st WILLIAM +. BARN ARD. Superintendent Service
Of song every Sunday at $3.50 m The service Is q.
most wholly By the children OF the institution. Public
invited Donations OF secondhand alothins snd shoss
scuclteA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
EXCURSION TICKETS TO GRAND ARMY or i"H
REPU BLIC ENCANPMENT AT MlLN
VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

For the Annual Encampment OF the Disllo -, I'D
Of the Republic at Milwaukee, August - 20 %
The Pennsylvania RAILROAD Company VIII sen rOuntt
trip tickets that point single fare TO- INC ~, v" ~
trip. Tickets win he sold August - 10 - VAIN io'
return trip until september {, 1889. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18

To the man who has ungratifed wish, the many
columns OF short advertisements on the fifth
page of The Tribune to-day will be found brimtul Of
interest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18

Persons IN search of board or rooms should examine
the short advertisements on fifth page OF The tribune
to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18

quarters to that city. and TO elect all new Officers
from Illinois. This action was tho result oil local
fight over the Offices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
5RRfED

Those who visa practise cconomy shou i w
Cartcr's Little Liver Pills Forty Pills IN WAL ""'S
me a dose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18

sTONE-PERPY-August &c. In New.york CITY by tns
Rcy Edward Loux % Brooklyn. Francis w stone Fl"
Sarah 4. Perry. both Of Jersey City, NO esrh'.
Notices Of marriages must be Endorsed with iuu
ma and address
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18

A large number Of popular necessities could be met
nv consulting the carefully classified advertisements
o2 ny the fftb page of The Tilbune this morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18

THE ANCIENT ORDER OF FOREsTERS.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug. 1.-The High Court Of
The ancient Order of Foresters today voted 10 hold
ha next convsltiCn In Chicago. to move the head.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Eiihu Il. Jackson, OF MARY
land. FIFTH AVEN UE,-United States Marshal Watcr
r. Corpett OF Gecfgla ana ]. IL. Miusrd. Of Omaha
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
rrr wovTly4 CONTENTION 1DJOURYs.

Helena Mont, Aug 1.-THE work OF the he'l,io"
and Phraseology Committees was compIete' 'oip'
and the Constitution being finished, tho conVo"'o"
adjourned sine die.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-04
AN APOLOGY.

To those UhO did not
yeSterdGy receire prompt
attention IN being Serred
re offer both our regret
and apology.
rs our force is beng
increased IRE 1CiU IN IT,
htre renter more prompt
Seyrice.
THE WRITER haCiR6
been pressed INTO Such
actire SeyUjcc yesterday
bees IedUe to he excused
for dreUjty IN this adcer-
hSement being entirely
UOyn out.
We continue, hOWeCer.
to offer the b & s Z
T.4LUES IN Dependable
Clothing. Hats, and
FURNISHINGS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-04
For the Dispatch.i

s1he great plenty q silver 10 England began
IN the reign Of Queen Elizabeth, wnen DRAKE
and others took vast quantities OF con ana Duh
hon from tho -paniar1s either upon their own
American coasts or upon their return q spain.
However, 50 much has boon imported annually
from that time % this that tho value OF money
IN England and most parts ot Europe mas sunk
ono half within one hundred years, notsith-
standing the great export VI silver Tor about
eighty years past 10 tho kast Indies. IRON
whence IL never returns. But gold, not being
liable to the same accident and by mes discov-
cries crOoing oyery day more plentiiul, seems
Ia danger Of becoming crue. "-S~VL
As commodities gold and silver wonld
exchange as do other commodities by the
law Of demand and supply. An artificial
value can be given TO either by the action
OF the Government making one or the
other a legal tender at q ratio fixed by H..
But long anterior 10 the days of Abraham
there was the shekel of silver " current
with the merchants" and these continue
10 be q money of commerce, International,
external, above the control OF any govern
ment. The internal money OF country -
10 a certain extent within the control OF a
government and If a government ~ wise it
will make its internal money Of that which
under the law Of demand and supply
is in human appreciation only secondary
TO the money of commerce. III the money
OF commerce is now gold the United States
onght TO keep ira legal tender for CON-
merco gold by exacting duties in that
metal. For its internal money il ought TO
keen its legal standard silver. How much
silver it should coin for use and how much
represent by certificates upon ingots Is a
onestion which demand Will answer. At
what ratio of silver 10 gold silver should
ba coined or represented was once answer.
ed by law, and il that answer upon the
| average Of years was as nearly correct as
possihle il ought never 20 have been de.
parted from and ought 10 be restored. In
| the contest between the monometallisl
and the bimetallist each is right II only
one side of a question IS seen, and each
wrong if both are.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-04
VIVA. Ought Ia bs Done VITA shs Ss6'
Davis House.


To ne Editor Of me DisDotcns
Dear sir.--As one Of the many readers OF
your paper Who looked upon ADD stu re-
CARDS jefferson Davis as ons 81 the great
est statesmen this or any other country
has ever produced, deem 1t not OUT OK
place 10 humbly express my opinion IN
oppositiou TO the removal or destruction OF
The white House of the CoEiederacy.
This subject is one which not only con
Germs Richmond but very large portion
OF our country. Nav | suggest that IN
stead Of tearing down tins ccle brated strue-
ture a sum be raised sufficient 10 properly
repair il and beantifv the groundsI lhs
means might be raised by even small con.
tributionS through your columns ana
through the Southern Historical Society;
The building belongs 10 Richmond ana
history as much "a does 81. Johns church:
Az well might you talk 10 the COCO oi"
Ouakers OF Buckle county. Pa.
about tearing down the old Friends meet.
iDg-house at buckingham. They would
point with pride and affection 10 ancestral
graves two centuries old. and tell You. too,
that those marks IN the wlndow-facings
were made by Hessian bullets. unmlndinl
as to whether their forefathers sided WITH
King George or the colonies. They would
never think OF Decorating the spot 20 At
ford site for the capital Of state, or
even the nation.
A century hence, aud within a shorter
time. the people Of the United States VIII
point TO 1.-THE White House Of the Con-
fedrracy" aud say: There lived the great
exponent of States righis-the champion
of mans individual rights and the rights
which men a. individuals rightly possess
edl | fear that the distinguished man
who gave this house history will soon
PASS from the shades OF Besuyoir into tho
walks Of Paradise. 30 lr, the building
stand for what Il was aud j. the DAVIS
house. Nav ~ halls over truly echo. not
the hasty. excited tread Of the courier 10
not the clank IT sabre or jingle ot spar 30
hut the home life of Mr.. DAVIS: echo sons
/ OF tho notable conference held with Lee
and Jackson. and tell OF highest princi-
/ pies and nohlcst resolves.
Respectfully. ;. \. JACKSON
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-04
TO-DAY'S OFFERINGS.
RlcuMoNp. December I. 1889.


Our Sacrifice Sale has been a great
success. The ladies Of Richmond, read
ing lin Sundays DispatchD that our
whole stock Is at a reduction, have visit
ed US, and We have made good our asser'
tons in every particular.
Millinery was never sold lower, and "a
ys want the room now occupied by the
TRIMMED and UNTRlMMED HATS
AMI BONNETS they have got 10 go.
and We have placed values on them that
are surprisingly low. trimmed Hats
that sold for $50, 80. $3.50, and 81 arc
now being sold for sl95; Trimmed
Hats that were Sl.2j TO s6 now 90 at
1898; Trimmed Hats and Bonnets that
would have cost you S6.2J to 81 you can
now have the choice Of for s.. On Tn
trimmed Hats are the same surprising
reductions maze. Hats that sold at 81,
G2, and 70 cents can now DO bought Tor
% cents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-04
FEATHERS. TIPS. SC.

All of our Tips, Wings, Plumes,
and Feathers have been reduced. and
real Ostrich Tips, in all colors and Black,
are being sold at SIC. ; French Head
Black Ostrich Tips, three 10 a bunch.
SOC. Wings in all colors and Black, &c:
each Fancy Feathers at 10, 3s, and
62c., and these goods cannot bee bought
for less than Soc, 75c., and 81 elsewhere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-04
CLOAKS.

Our Children's and Misses Cloaks
still have large sales. These garments
are all Of the latest patterns, are Just
what we represent them to be, and arc
being sold at such low figures that they
commend themselves 10 every one.
We have also an extensive line OF I'm
deiclothing for Misses and Children. and
with prices that are very reasonable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-04

You ought no, to catch cold. but II you DO,
use Dr.. bulls Cough syrup frics % eonss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-04
AlUPfS.

In the line OF Fur Goods we have the
most extensive stock by far than any
house in Richmond. and We are selling
these goods at prices that will move them.
Our Gray Cony NUTS at 29c. are tho
cheapest ever seen in this city, and they
present q more attractive sppearance
than some Nuts which cost more. We
also have an extensive line IN liner
goods, and as they mus. DO sold the
prices on them have been made'accord-
ingly. Full lines Of Chinchilla, Neut-
ma Opossum. As,rachan, Monkey, aud
Imitation Seal Muas and Furs and
large variety OF ShOulder-Capes These
goods are frst-class makes and will DO
satisfactory in every respect to tho
wearer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-04
RIBBONS.

Complete bargains are offered in Rib
bons this week, being scld much below
their actual value. But we have ire
mendous stock on hand and room must
be made for other goods. Hence 1t IS
there are so many bargains
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-04

ITO following Is the toxt Of President Harri-
fous u,ossage transmitted TO Congress yes
srr.fav-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-04
pvc,r or SHIPPING INTERESTS.

supremacy on tho sea I. was not always -,
and our people sgreed, think. thnsH shah no'
continue TO DO -.