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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05
MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA.
The Boundary-Line Question Discussed
and Legislation Urged.

The Boundary-Line Question Discussed
and Legislation Urged.
The tics which bind together Virginia and
MARYLAND in la.ting affection, ia mutual interest,
I'm past memories, IN present fellowship, end Ia
future hopes. malcs the line which separates
hem go slender, when traced on commonabe
ground, that IL s. not su -prising, at ume-.
geographic 81 limits grow dim and the lawful
powers Of each coufu-ri.
Theac pa ,sei 10y tie Virginia legislature throw
open certain Cystcr-grouu4s for planning pur-
poses, lying ON tho Potomac riyHr and known as
" uOg-I-lanl Fats" In dccurlAnce Wlth law
these lands woie assigned 20 {. Is. Lewis. 10
Will he remembered thaI = commission. consist
ing Of three distinguished, dlsinteresiod clt,-
zen4-Mrssrs Black. jenkins, aud brck-naI
rendered a decision as % tnis boundary line,
which to-day Is binding On both STATES. Their
definition Of the proper division line In This part
Of the Potomac river has been susceptible az
moro than one construction. Ia order o. get the
exact moaning OF their award, MS E&'clency
Governor Jackson, Of Narylsai, addressed me a
communication proposing hgt l shoud unite
with him ia request 10 tle United >iiie5 Coast
Survey Office Tor the detail Oh m oHic'r o- lhdI
department who would, in the presence OF .
commissioner from each state, lO'ato tho lire,
which In his opinion should reprcs 'nt the inten-
ti0u OF those making tho award M lo.s. ihe re-
port OF THIS gentleman mas Deoh fecclfcu ana
denurs the boundary liuo a. running along tAe
l0W-water mark on the virginia shore, following
mo inIentaaon. of TIA. snoru. Tho text Of no
award OF 1871 directs hat thi5 line should bs
run from heallant % leadlan1. Ia the former
case the disputed territory is thrown within
tho jurisdiction of Maryland. aui ia uo lat
Ter within that of Virginia. Tho decision
OF the United States Coast Survey Onl-
Ger would not be binding on virginia
uuleran circumstances until ratitoI oy legsla-
tive action, and II j., therefore, % De regretted
mat Governor Jackson should have j Sod
a proclamation VII ch would modest any ciiiz
ia the rights conferred upon III b. Virginia
law until her Legislature. whose action with that
o. the Legislature Of his state, could consider
the subject and finally dispose oi IL feel that
this General Assembly, as veil as the cOrrs-
spending boiy Of Maryland nov soon o. assom-
blei vii! Jointly arrive al solution OF the ques-
ton at issue which Will satisfactorily protect 90
ali concerned the Interest OF their respective
states anl not leave a ripple Of rage upon sin
Clo wave OF tha great river noW.ng between
Them. Virginia, by legislation, has s1,emnly ~
ssr.ol her rIgh ts THIS wG.or; it is my duty,
therefore. as her Executive 20 protect The prO-
perty OF those who have loesed IL under law.
have the honor 10 submit al the papers in
f..rt hon rtrltr fsrt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05

tory tails, and with US 90 long ns eacn sln,e
maintains n we'll oreanikei aud equipped body
Of citizen EolderY, there can 10 no need OF OK
cuso for a great national army; and
Second, That no state can Afford 70 Keep con-
sthbulAry force sufficient at all times for the pre-
servation of the peace. the property, aud lives
% its citizens against lawles5 combination,
the madness Of moBs, and that the armed
volunteer soldier. behind me civil onicer, - tne
least cosby and most roiiso!c conser'aloro OF 'no
peace.
On seven separate occasions during the pres
ert year military aid has been employed 70 re-
infOrco the civil power In preventing puDlc dls-
or1ef and violence. Che call for sGch ara mas
ALWAYS boen promptly responded 10, and the
more presence Of troops has never failed 10 nave
the desired effect
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05

An examination was held IN tho Police Court
yesterday morning in the continued case OF I'd
ward Fr0mau, charg 4 with fe,0niOusiy slaDbing
NJ. y. Berry.
Berry testified that on the night Of November
.0th ae went 10 Mr Haynes, No. 1919 CAST Main
street, aul IN the hall he met rrOman and spoke
10 MIN M q frieni ily manner. FrOman, instead
of returning the saiutatiOn, drew a knte and
plunged tho G.aIe in his breast, and was In The
act OF rtabbing him again when M j. b. Web
Der. who heard tEe struggle IN the hail. ru'ned
tho grand jury.
William Cabell. tho young colorod man
charged with breaking and entering the dwell
inc.hou-e Of T. ". Pckrell aui stealing az over
coat a hat, am an umbrella, w95 sent on % tue
cr,nd fury. This makes the third case Of house.
breaking against CeUel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05

visit of Governor Lee and His staff to
Clinton.
Governor Ice left the city at $50 o'clock last
night for Clinton, y. c., where he viii deliver an
address to-day.
A big agricultural fair Is in progress at that
place and this Ia tho Veterans day
The Governor was accompanied by tho follow
ing members Of his staff: General Charles !.
Anderson, Colonel G. O'B. Cowariin. Colonel Is.
O. James. Colonel 10. Lane stern, AMI Major W.
Niles Cary.
Stste-seuqtor Z. w. Kerr. OF Clinton, came 70
Richmond Yesterday aud accompanied tho Gov
ernor aud his party o. North Carolina
Tho trip was made In the private car N Gene-
raj Manager Walters, ~ tho Atlantic Coast Line.
Tho Wilmington Light Infantry VII meet
Governor zee aud stan M Warsaw az 2]0 o'clock
tiis morning. and accompany fhem 10 their dos
tnaion. Governor FOwle snd stah went last
evening from Raleigh 10 Clinton and Will meet
Governor Lee there.
The Governor and party viii reach here on
their return az f. o'clock tonight or al D o'clock
tomorrow morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05
THREE CENTS PER COPY.


proposei naming Monday night ~ tho time ana
after somo discussion this WA agreed upon-
The nov members we're the ones vho chieny
urged tho latter dale. aud the ground upon
which they proceeded was that they ser, nos
yet surlicien,iy ao1nalnted With tho aspirants or
with The administration of the iacumbenis 70
vote inteliigeDiiy, and they therefore ssnted NO
time. Their request was regauiod a. reaeonspio
and The proposition was carried by . afgs yyss.
II IL Understood taat the Offices over which
thsre arc no confess will be disposed OF nrss
Then the nominations for the other positions
will be considered next Over several OK tnsso
very Interesting nghts are being msic.
Among the candidates for superintendent OF
Public instruction. IA Mr. W. W. hObcrtsoD, ot
Staunton, who Is a. present superintendent OF
the public schools Of that city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05
supreme Court Of Appeals.

spurgeon AGAINST tho Commonwealth. Cause
removed from Wytheville 70 Richmond.
Holdwav against Hobbs ami als. Writ Of error
refused To Judgment Of the Circuit Court Of
scott county rendered on the Goth Of November,
leSq.
uarris's administrator against the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company. Cause removed
from Wgiheyill 20 Richmond.
Virginia Midland railroad Company against
Washington. Fully argued by General ". H..
Payue Tor plaiutif In error and submitted.
Watkins and ais against Dupuy and ais. Ar
rued by j. F. Fitzgerald, Esq.. for appellant
and Judge George l.. Christian for appellee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05

Tho following cases were tried In the Hastings
Court yesterday:
Margaret Brown, for felonlous assault Ac-
quilted.
james Fry, for felOntOus assault Acquitted.
Alfred Bolts, for feionlOus assault Sixty days
Ia fail aud one cent nne.
This was BOtts's second trial At the last term
Of tho court he was found guilty and given one
year ia the penitentiary. On 2 motion for new
trial the verdict Of the jury was set aside and
the case granted another hearing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05

John Reardon rs the Trustees Of the Sixth Mt
Zion Baptist chgrih. Verdict and Judgment for
the del0Ldaut.
Philip Massman as. Z. Dante. Judgment In
favor Of the plaintiff for 5000
slater, Myers Co. rs {. II. Reid. judgment
for he plaintiff for t1I23.
j. II. Grfith & Co. ~. Jennings & Ellyson.
Continued until the next term on motion ot the
plaintiffs
tinued until tue next term.
suit instituted: ). n. wilcox &C. W. A. Crow
L.. 4 " l.Ar ilN u
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Marriage of Mr. BAH and Miss Crump.

very pretty marriage took place yesterday
afternoon at the residence OF Mrs. Al. A. Crump,
No so south Pine street, the contracting parties
being Miss sadie. the lovely daughter Of the
lady above mentioned, and Mr.. Harvey G. Ball.
q popular young man who is connected with mo
dry goods house OF Messrs. julius sycle 2 sou.
The ceremony, which was performed by rev. W :.
ii. Atwill, was witnessed by large number or
friends Of both parties.
The bride and groom left on tho $3.50 T. NJ.
train for an extended northern tour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05
THE CHRISTMAS NOISES.
Physicians Wait Upon the Mayor on this
Subject.


Thecommntee from the Academy Of Medicine
Who were appointed 10 present TO Mayor Elyson
tho resolutions adopted Tues 10y night with rsle-
renee t. the firing II cracker AMI tho blowing Of
horns on Christmas day callei on his Honor
Yesterday aad performed thoir duty.
Tho Mayor promised his visitors 20 give tho
subject q CAREFUL cons alteration, and 10 bee what
can ~ dOns In the matter.
lnO general public. while disposed TO yield the
boys their tine-nouo.ei privilege OF nrns
crackers % Christmas day, are pretty uuaui-
nous ia reprobatiou OF tie senselo-s aud agra
yatiuZ practice OF blowing big TIN hIrns. In
times "a. the CHIEF offenders In this respect
have not been bOy--at leas' not small ooys-Uut
young men undor the influence OF liquor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05
co,o,a,r,vo.r.s Assistants.

The Clerk of tho House Of Delegates hss nr-
pointed tho follS Sing gentlemen as his onissi
staff:
Assistant Clerk. Thomas Haskins Bigger. Tom
e. the eldest son Of the chief is polite aud popu-
lar, and keeps the multtudinous papers sni
books Of the oriice and bis desk In shlp-shape.
Enrolling Clark, n. Tate KvanA Mr. bvsns 10
n son ~ the late COLONEL ihomas J. Eysns, and
II effieient IN tue performance Of his duties an1
ayaluaDl0 onicer.
COMMITTEE cLTRHs.
Theae are: j. y. Brensman. OF Shenandoah,
who "a an intelligent gsptloman AMI one OF ths
best Democratic county charmen IN tue Com
n,onyealih: A. A. Christian. editor OF the
Pulaski Aeirs who Is an energetic Democrat and
n quick penman: John T. Loving Of Nelson. ono
~ tho old legislative q erks and q good one, Who
was recently removed from th9 rai"sy postal
service By The Republicans. James Aacdougail,
OF Richmond another old CLERK. fDe pouman.
aad cOnsisnt In Democratic WORK, William IA.
Mann, OF Petersburg. = member OF the Demo
cratic Executive Committee OF the Cockaie SlV,
vice president of the Young Democracy OF toss
city, vice president OF the First Ward Demo
cratic club. snd judge % election; X, y. Thur
man. OF Bedford a graduate OF kandotph-h Macon
ana a very deserving young DemocrN.
The Clerk ~ ths House has In tho dtstfloauon
Of his patronage recognized the young Democ-
rscy of Virginia. The chief Il older. chronology.
cally speaking. than any of his assistants out "
bis corps Of aides will equal him IA industry ana
energy there will be no delay % the prepars-
ton ~ tho business Of tho House. which Is
heavy at all timeA
JANITOR OF THH HOr3R.
Ma'or W. Il. Gaines. Superintendent OF Publo
Buildings, has reappOiMfeI Meyer Samuels isul-
tor OF the House of pelegsles. and Mr. samues
has appointed K. Is. hickox his ASSISTANT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05
Failure of a Creen-Grocer.

deed OF assignment was recorded in the
clerks ONCE OF the Chancery Court yesterday
FROM {. Z. lngersoll 70 A. W. Patterson. trustee.
The property conveyed consists Of the green
grocery at 346 south Laurel street.
The preferred creditors are as follows: I. T.
Minor. sll2.95; 8. q. Lett, tl3i.5d; Jones Poin-
dexter, f2i
The liabilities are loss than 81 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05
Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria.


Tho P5licy-Hollers OF tho Virginia Mutual
fiye-stock Insurance company are respect
fully n0t1od that tho cOmpany's yot'ri-
nary surgeon can 10 found az the Com
pany's once. illj east Main street Any
notice left there or 'phOned NO ~ In regard %
SICK snlmals needing attention VIII be promptly
attended %. Tho Company proposes 70 stand up
u ell lts agreements. Respectfully.
W. U. srEGER, Agent
y r. BiQir, Solicitor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05

IL a valuable substitute for tea or coffee. Is
nourlshes while they only stimulate. sape-
rior drink for children and tor nervo IL and deli
cats women. I. is different iroLa all other cocoas.
All druggfsta
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05
THE PENlTENTIARY.
Change of the Mode of Hiring ConvIets

Outside the Walls Suggested.
The affairs Of this institution have been adml-
rably managed since my last report, not only by
tho oficer In charge Of the executive WORK, but
by tho competent Board of Directors who su-
perintend Its operations refer you TO the In
teresting report OF the board for all de.aila
The whole number OF prisoners up 10 October
l. 1852 was f0s1 distributed In the following pro-
portion betHeen the races; White men, is9i
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05
SEVERAL MORE DAYS TO WORK.
Nominations for State Ofices Not 20 BE
Made This Week.

Nominations for State OElces Not 10 BE
Made This Week.
The numerous candidates for the state offices
70 bo filed by tho General Assembly VIII have
several more deys than they expected In which
to press their claims upon the legislators.
IL had been thought up 70 yesterday that noml-
nations would be made by tho Democratic eau
Gus one night this week, but it was decided last
night by an overwhelming majority not ~ taks
up the nominations unii next Monday night, 20
which time tho conference after enecting per-
manent organization adjourned.
The session last night was short one. The
attendance was quite full, and after adjourn
ment the members. aspirants for Official nOnofs,
and statesmen from sll sections Of tho state who
are here IN tho interest OF some OF their friends
spent hours in consultation either In the hall Of
the House, the rotunda Of the CAPITOL, or In tho
hotel lCbDies-
THE ORGANIZATION.
The caucus last night was loint one. Sena-
tor Loyons,eln, Of this city, called the assembly
% orier al a few minutes after 3 o'clock, aud
congratulated tho Virginia Democracy aud is
representatives on tho tsct that this was the
largest Democratic caucus ever gathered in this
hall
For permanent chairman Mr.. Hay, Of Madi-
son. nominated Mr.. Ryan. memoer OF the
House from Loudoun, and he was elected by ac-
Mr.. Loyenstsln was nominated for permanent
secretary by senator hurs, aud he Was elected
without opposition.
thus compietot the organization, aud the body
proceeded with It's business
THE NOMINATIONS.
Tho rrst motion was that $ conference be held
Saturday night 20 make nominations for the Of
fees 10 DO died. This did not exactly suit every
body, aad an amcndmeat was proposed 20 the
eject that tns adjourned caucus bo held to-mor-
row night This met with even moro vigorous
opposition, aud tAerv MAS another substitute
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05

10 the Representatives. orthe Fret Disirteti
Gentlemen, Ansiousiy desiring thst our dis
iri't shall have somo portion of tho patronage,
aud recognizing tho fact that II my friend 4. r.
Micou and mysslf remain Ia tho 1eld Tor tho Of
nce Of Public Printer that Success Tor either IA
highly improbable, / therefore withdraw from
tue contest aud hope that my friends Ia the dis
trist will givo Mr. Micou tneir cordial support
Respectfully, RUFUS H. MERCHANT,
ne.orl ,,r 4 I.-l-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05
For sIeepiessness.
USE HoRsPORD's ACID PHOSPHATE.

DIR. G. X. Dake, Believille, H., says: "I have
found II, aud u alone, 10 bo capable OF producin
a sweet and natural sleep Ia cases OF irsoTnD a
frotn oyerwork OF the brain, which 40 oftenfIc-
ours In GcIlye professional and business meg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05
Children Cry for PitCh,@s Castoria
Illrl.lmnt Paners.

Illustrated London News. London Graphic,
london Christmas Penny illustrated Paper, ana
Harper's Weekly. All very Handsomely gotten
10 Tor the Xmas Holidays, Nith colOfed eu-
cravings. and tho leading mRga1ioes cap 10
found no \. Leonards, NeWsGoalof, sd east
Main street
Blood diseases vanish from The system when
A. b. {. Alternative is iced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05

4 Special Cash Allowance of 100000
Recommended for This Year.

\ special faSh Allowance pA HfNN'NVV
Recommended for This Year.
Tho recognized importance Of the department
Of education commonds it 10 the thoughtful atten-
lion Of the General Assembly. No other depart
ment uecessitates the expenditure Of 50 large
sum OF money or touches more generally or more
yltolly the interests OF the Commonwealth. II
VIII he readily conced 81 that whatever eXerts
material influence in moulding the ciuzoashlp
~ the country and in determining, In great or
less degree IT'S economic and social CONDITIONS ID
al once a subject Of paramount Importance
The pracucabiilty, or eXpedlency, OF miro
duclne and maintaining system OF popular
o5ucafion. Is no longer a question. such sys-
tenn. organized and controlled by legal authority,
and supported. mainly, by direct taxation.
already exists IN every state and Territory OF
tbe mon, and is. therefore, recognized as tho
estsbIisbed policy OF the whole country The
only question now Is, what measures can
freoc!v legislation devise 10 render Tho system
"a. ericient and useful a. possible. puphc-
srnooi svstsm was inRugurated in virginia
shortly after the close OF the reconsUucuon
neriOd when the sovereignty OF tho state passed
into tho hands OF her own people, hhu IL mas
e.isted both IN theory and practice "for the
eonal benefit OF all the people OF the stLto
without discrim nation as TO race or color
,ts, n erarlfying exhibit Of its continued pro
.,,.ss and preseut condition. The toial amount
S,nenaed IN supporter the public schools Tor the
wear closing July 81, 1889. was IN rouhd NUN.
n
Tor tbe wear closing July 81, 1888.
The estimated value Of school property @hen
came into once and when 70 out Is as foi-
lows: oos,,,
IN IN -. -. - - 70 70 - .......... l,Sl9,215
- IS, ,S5S
Number OF public schools in lSss.'.''''' .'s5S 5S
Number OF public schools In lsSo....'''' o,o'o
,. ....... SIS
AhNANen"'f'''''' --
Total numD Der pupils enrolled IN isoy'''''
Total number pupils enrolled IN lso'''"' oOo'os'
, ..., 33,605
AuNftHc@-'f''
Increase Of pupils in average daily attendance
THESE figures present leading iacls 10 regsia
,o me zystom, aud show that under the iosloIiss
care of tbs General Assembly en. uuo. ~ n.,a,.,o ~
"A ia AMI QnnRfkt~tDn m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05

When Baby was SICK We gave her Castorfa.
When she was Child, she sried for Castoria
when sho became Miss, she clung 20 Castoris.
When she had Children she gave them castoriA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05
Don't Forget

our annual auction sale of siiyerSare now going
on at uly store every day, q north Ninth street,
1890 A. "a. AMI 40 i. ". GEoRGH W. MAYO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05
lhe iiabIIIties are loss than 81 900.
EyangeIine.

The sale Of seats for thls piece, which will be
played ct tho Theatre beginning Friday COM
mences this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05
Total for four years. ....


This Il known as the military fund. and Is adj
rninisterei by a board composed OF the cover
nor, tho AdIutani-Gen0ral, the senior oIlcor OF
the volunteers the Assistant lnspectOr-General,
and the Secretary Of the commonwealth. All
the cost OF tue military department. including
the pay OF the Adlutani-Gerera', the Assistant
Ins pector- General, the state Arncrer, The Sec
retary OF tho Military Board stationery, postage,
the printing OF books, blanks for ms. orders, &c,
tho transportation or officers 70 Richmond Tor
examination. freights. drayage, etc, come CUT ot
mi. fund. The rcsdus is distributed among the
companies for military uees. on the basis oil OIL
GERS aud men present at the annual Inspections.
This distribution gave last year g. 10 eacn intan-
tryman and fS 10 each mounted man, including
the artillery
me state IS entitled under the existing law 70
receive from the United states government ord
nance aud quartermaster storos annually,
amounting ia value % a fraction over sll,O0u.
How far tnis will go In meeting tho needs Of tho
service may DO estimated IRON the TACT that, 10
arm and equip company OF infantry Of nifty
men costs S.,l2i.A; troop Of cavalry o, equal
strength, S2,03L2l. and battery OF artillery ot
four pieces and regulation outht from $1,000 90
$1,000.
Al the Inauguration OF President Harrison on
the 4th OF March last seven companies OF col0red
infantry under command OF Major j. Is. John
son. we're present aud participated creiitably In
the grsnd parade Of the day. At the Centennial
celebration, In New York. in April last, Of the
entrance OF Washington into ofiice as the nrst
President OF the United states, twelve compa-
uies OF infantry, two batteries OF artillery, and
one troop OF cavalry, all under command Of
Colonel II. &. Hudgios, OF the Fourth regineDL
represented the state that gave birth 10 the great
soldier and patriot, and shared In no stintei
measure the applause with which the vast null
ttudes Of spectators greeted the volunteers from
almost every state. In September last tue So
cond regiment, under the command ot Colonel
Joseph A. Mutton, took part. by inVitatl0n Of the
military authorities OF Maryland. In the ceiebra-
tion AT Baltimore Of tho anniversary OF the bat
Tia OF North Point Their solderly bearing aud
good conduct attracted general admiration.
10 properly adjudge the value OF the volun-
tesr eol iier In timo Of peace, II must be borne
IN mind
k,rsL hat standing armies too strong 10 bs
resisted by tho people have Deeu the invargble
iustrument employed for the overthrow Of the
republican governments Of whose downfall his
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-05
Children Cry for Pitchers Castorla.
BKEcHlm's Pills cure bilious and ner-
yOus Ills
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

II your complaint Is want Of appetite, ny half
A vino glass Of ASGosrURA BirrEas half an hour
before dinner. Beware ofcountsrieli. Ask FOR
tie genuine article, Manufactured by Dr. }. q.
g. sIEGEEr & sons
A COUGH, COLD or sORg-rnRoAf should not ee
neglected. BROws's BRONCHIAL TRocugs Hes
simple remedy and give prompt relief - cents
q