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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16
Thp Tariff Bill.

WASHINGTON, Feb 16.-The Ways and
Means Committee had short meeting this
morning, but one full OF results. The Nc
Miliin tariff bill, which WAS presented to
the committee yesterday, was Goaly con
sidered and ordered to be reported to the
House. According to the committees esti
mates the bill would, if enacted into law,
reduce the revenues S72 .000 600 1t is close
ly patterned after the Mills bill, retaining
the free list with few additions made By
the Senate. Ii omits, however the chenii
col, cotton and iron schedules excepting
pig iron, rails, structural iron and tin plate,
which are treated a. ia the Mills bill. Tie
other changes made are in dates aud other
unimportent details. When this was dis
posed of the COMMITTEES, with view 10 hav-
ing at hand bill to meet immediate emer.
gences in the N alter of excessive evenue,
authorized favorable report upon al orig
inal bill prepared by Representative Brock
inridge, of Kentucky, which proposes TO
put tin plate and wool on the free list and
to reduce the interna! revenue as propos ed
in the Mills bill which in its revenue sec
lions is Identical with the Cowles bill)
The bill also includes the wooden and
wor5ted cloth sections of the Mills bill. This
measure, it ia estimated, would reduce the
revenues about $40, 900 000 II is generally
believed that this measure will be the main
recourse of the Ways and Means democrats
In the approaching conflict with the Appro
pr ions Committee These bills were re-
ported in the House to day and there will
be no further opposition to ths presentation
Of the report 90 the tobacco bill from the
Appropriations Committee.
call for a democratic caucus to be held
Monday night ia being circulated in the
House this morning and will undoubtedly
receive a sufficient number of signatures.
The object of the caucus is the considera-
ton of the course to ba pursued by the dem
ocrats in reference 10 the tariff bill and the
internal revenue bill, reported by the Com
mittee on appropriations.
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VIRGINIA NJ. f CONFERENCE The Yir
GINA Methodist Episcopal Conference, Bish
op Newman presiding, continued lis session
at Roanoke yesterday. Toe leading features
fthe proceedings were u strong appeal By
DR.. Spence on behalf Of Grant Memorial
University at Athens, Tenn, addresses by
DR.. Hippo, Of The Baptist, and Rev. Canlp-
bell of the Presbyterian churche OF that
city, and the response and right hand of Eel
lowship by the bishop. The latter's address
was specimen of rare eloquence and pGthos,
which brought tears and applause from the
conference and audience.
Rev. r. F. Bishop, of this city WAS APP
pointed on the committees on the State Of
the Church and on Freedman's Aid and
Southern Educational Society.
Rev. A. J. Porter. presiding elder of the
Alexandria distrst, whose character was
satisfactorily passed upon, reported his dis
trict.
Revercnds R Bishop, ]. II. wilson. J.
W. Hsmmersley, J S. Wickline, S A. Ball,
d. c. Hedrick, w. T. Schoo'eY,J Mex.
Brewington and J Rumburg OF the Alex
apdria district, passed examination of CHAR
seter and reported their collections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

Y NJ. c. AT the second day IS session
oflae Young Mems Chrstiao Association
State Convention OF Dauville yesterday
The subject of Bible reading was first dis.
cussed, after which the convention effected
permanent organization by the election OF
H. NJ McIIhany. of Stauuton, as president
n. d. Reynolds Of Norfolk ; w. NJ. Gray
hill, of Roanoke, aud r w. Peatross, Of
Danville, vice presidents, A. Z. Goodchild,
OF Petersburg, secretary J.W. Adams, jr.,
Fredericksburg. assistant secretary, ADD w.
l.. Hatch, Alexandria, Stenographer The
usual standing committees we're appointed
z SAYS were resd on various topics pertain
ng to Young Mems Christian Association
work. These papers we're discussed by the
delegates generally. Reports from % local
associations we're presented, showing the
work of the ass ,a,ion to bs on the increase
IN Virginia.
W. 7. King, Of Norfolk, read paper on
Spiritual Work ofthe Gymnasium" The
question drawer was then opened and en-
tertained The conven ion till adjournment.
A reception WAS rendered delegates at
the Danvile association rooms from to s
p. n. AT the night session an address OF
the work among college students WAS deliv-
ed by Rev r J. McBryde, OF Lexington,
followed by reports from the college associa-
tions. The days work closed with an sd-
drsss by Rev. w J Young, Of this city, 90
"The Young Man for the Times and His
Needn The convention will be in session
until tomorrow night.
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VIRGINIA NEWS

Mr.. Thomas a Smith, o well known ci:
zan of Hsymarket, Prince William county
died last Sunday.
The nsw opera house at Leesburg was
opened last Wednesday with an eateTtain
ment given by the Leesburg Dramatic As
ISOLATION.
Andrew Jackson, captain of the Logan
Light Iufantry, of Charlottesville, has writ
ton for place in the inaugural procession
for his command.
Gov. Lee says he has received several
hundred letters from persons in aud out OF
the State asking for the position Of private
secretary to the Governor.
Mr. Charles Hope, of Loudoun county. has
bought Mr. Anthony N1iIler's farm, near
FsifIx c H , on The road to Vienna, cen
tanning SO acres, for 81 $50
Joho Randolph Pollard, formerly Of Man.
C, es tr and for many years connected with
the Richmond and D.nvlIe railroad. died
in North Carolina few days ago.
Mr. Seldel NJ. Gibson died rather sudden
Is at his home near North Fork, L1udoun
county, on Tut sday night las;, at an old age
He Was the last Of the old sherills Of that
county.
State Senstor r. W. Moore, Of Fairfax,
says that he is not in any sense an espirant
for place on the State ticket, and neither
wishes nor expects to be thought OF in that
connection.
The supervisors of Rappahannock county
at recent meeting abandoned their special
road law and adopted the general road law
of the Code Of Virginia, to take effect the
first Of July.
The funeral of ex-Mayor Joseph W Sener,
of Fredericksburg, took place yesterday and
was attended by the Confederate Veterans.
Masons, o Id Fellows and other organizA
tons of which be had been memhev
Mr.. Edmund Pendieton, of Richmond,
son of DR.. J. D. Pendeton. OF Ofange, had
presented TO him this week a sword worn
by Judge Edmund Pendleton at the battle of
Yorktown, ISL l. is highly prized as a
family relic.
l. is said that the consolidation Of the
Richmond add West Poin. Termins system
is to be pushed with vigor during the year.
1t is also suid that the opponents of the
Richmond Terminal combination are not ct
all dismayed by heapparent setback which
the Attorney General Of Virginia has given
them, and they are determined to push the
suit against the company to the end.
Az Gloucester Z. IL. on Thursday night
George Hughes was shot while asleep by
his nephew, Joshua f. Ross, and instantly
killed. Mr.. Hughes was wealthy
Irishmau, who settled there fifteen or TWEEN
ty years ago. Ross ia prominent radical
politician aud once Represented that county
in the legislature. Ross confesses the shoot
ing but is silent as to the cause. Both were
formerly Of New York. Ross says or
= e. toIJ J., isI I'M Ia Coor
had offered gross insults to her by making
improper advances That afternoon he
went TO his uncle's chamber and asked him
if his wife's statement WIS correct. Hughes
replied YES" and Ross said, "For that l
kille6 him ~
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From the IstI,r,,us.

PANAMA Via GalvestoD), Feb. Is. "A
large number OF laborers have been dis
charged from the canal works, the maj ority
of whom left for the West Tades, Costa R ca
and Chill. A limited amount of work con
tinues to be done on all sections Of the ca.
nal, and total suspension ia-not expected un.
ill the middle of March On the llih inst.
the contractors employees were paid of.
The amount Of their pay aggregated be.
tween three and four hundred thousand all
YER dollars. A great mary people are eav
ing the I,.hmus. Perfect order prevails
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srm,ntoms OF Cnfnrrll.

profase and many times excessively
offensive discharge, with stopping up" OF
the noss nj times, impairment of the sense
of smell apd taste, watering or weak eyes,
Impaired hsaring, irregular appetite, occa
sioEal nausea, pressure and pain over the
eyes, ard at times in the back OF the head,
occasional Chilly scnsa!ions, cold feet. and a
feeling Of lsssitude and debility, are symp-
TOMS which ere common 20 catsrrh, yet all
Of then; sre not nreseUt in every case. DR..
Sace's Ca:arrb Remedy cures ca'arrh in liz
worst fcs;ns aad stages. l. is pleasant 10
use, end contains no poisonous or can7ic
drugs. OF druggists, for 90 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16
NEWS OF THE DAY.
1t is stated that ex Gov. Rusk, Of Wiscon
sin, will be Secretary of War.

1t is stated that ex Gov. Ruek, OF Wiscon.
sin, will be Secretary of War.
Mrs. Cleveland held hcr last public recep-
ton this afternoon from to 5 O'Clock.
Norman ]. Colman yesterday took the
oath OF Office as Secretary of Agriculture.
Speaker Carlisle says that there will be
no revenue reduction at this session of Con-
gress.
The Spanish government has decided to
sslI the famous Torrevija salt mines in order
to reduce the budget deficit
Secretary Bayerd says that Minister Hub
bar;i is on the eve OF negotiating treaty of
auiJy and commerce with Japan.
Sidney Fairchild, father OF the Secretary
o the Treasury Faircnid, whose illness was
mentioned in the GAZETTE, died at his
home IL Cazenovia, N Y, of apoplexy yes
terday evening.
Since the suicide of King Ludwig, the,
mad sovereign of Bavaria, eleven persone
have sought death in the waters of the pic
tu:esQue Lake Starnberg. This number in-
| cluGes Two young men who killed them
selves in this way on Wednesday.
| President Carnot has asked nj. Incline to
form Il new cabinet for France. NJ. Meline
paid a voluntary visit to President Carnot
late yesterday evening and expressed his
willingness to form q cabiuet. Its rmored
that NJ. Leon Say will become minister of
| finance.
The United States Senate yesterday psss
ed bill to place Gen. W. S. Rosecrans on
| The retired list SO brigader general of the
regular army. The Senate also passed Al
Individual pension bills. Mr.. Coke contin-
red his speech against the Texas outrage
resolution.
A white book, giving The documents in
the Samoan matter, WAS submitted to the
German Reichstsg yesterday, in one ofwhich
Count Herbert Bismarck ins'ructs the Ger
man consul at Apia that the annexation Of
Samoa by Germany s out of the question
owning to treaties with The United States
and Great Bsitair.
Mrs Margaret S. Tippett, widow of the
Rev Chas. B. Tippett, of the Methodist
Episcopal Conference, died in the Seth year
Of her aee in Baltimore yesterday. Hei
maiden pnme was Margaret s. Lewis She
was 8 native Of Rockingham county, Va.
and was an aunt of ex-senator John F.
Lewis. Four children survive her.
In taking vote for Senator in the West
Virginia legislature yesterday President
Carr, of the Senate, announced that he
would from now on cast his vote for Gener.
81 Gon for United States Senator. MIR. Kirk
who has cast Bis vote heretofore for some
union abor man, has declared himself for
G. H. Mr. Harr, the other union-lah0rite
cast MIS- vote for Senator Eenpa, ard will
remain with him hereafter. DJrr still re-
fuses to vote for Kenna Ballot Golf, ~
Kenna, ~, W. T. Ice, |; necessary to s
choice, IS. The election OF Senator now
bangs on Darr who is democrat, but who
is bitter egains, Kenns.
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ATTEMPTED Assnssinatiou.

Los ANGELES, Gala Fsb. ia dispatch
from Atlantic and Pacific Junction, n. NJ
slys an attempt was made Thursday night
to asss sInate c. F. Lumnus journals
and mag, z ne writer, who has been winter
ing there for the past few months. Lumnus
stepped outside his adobe cabin when man
fred two charges Of buckshot a. him, sever
al of The shot striking him in the face, but
producing no serious. irjary. Lnmnns has
written several articles favoring punish
ment of certain wealthy men whom he
Claims to be murderers.
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From Mexico.

CITY OF MEXICO, (via Galvesionl Feb. Is
A true bill hes been found against Mr.. Hui
Ter, the sgent of the International company
who is lying at the point of death, ct Chi
bunhus, suffering with sn attack of heart
disease.
Gen. Terrazas is M wing with an armed
forced on the Oio Ven ida, property of Hor-
casitus, to dis'odge the owuers and take
possess sion. H)rcasitus is a prisoner at Chi.
huahus.
There have been heavy rains throughout
the State of Durahj,, and much suffering
has beea occasioned BY. the in,enss cold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16
Mr. New and the Cabinet.

CHICAGO, Feb. 16 General Daniel Nc.
Auey, of New York, who reached Chicago
Last night en- route to ST. Louis, had for q
companion between New York and Indian.
spolis, the Hon. John c. New. Gen. Nc.
Auey says: "Mr. Now told me explicitly
that he had not been off,red clbinet posi-
ton. He did not Gay be did not expect one,
but he did say he koew of no such inten-
tion." Gen. McAuey is confident Mr.. New
will not be in the Cabinet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

SECRETARY ENDIcoTr says that the CIR
cular of General Benet, making political
distinction in employ ment OF iaboiers at ar
sepals, was issued because ii was thought
best to have employ ment divided between
the parties, and that he had been informed
that democrats had been excluded from EN-.
ployment before on account of political pre-
iudice. Wonder if the new Secretary OF
War, whoever he may be, will act accord
inply.
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By Z. T. Lucas. Auctioneer.

DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Corporation
ID Court OF the city Of Alexandria entered in the
charcery cause of Catharine Taylor VS.. Lucinda
lay Lon ct ais, on the Both day of January, 1889,
the undersigned, special commissioners therein
named, will sell at public auction, in front of the
Royal street entrance to the Market Building, in
the said city OF Alexandria, at - o'clock noon
on SATURDAY, March 9th, 1889, the following
property, 10 wit:
A LOT OF GROUND and IMPROVEMENTS
thereon, in the city of Alexandria Va. beginning at
point the west siduof Alfred rect thirty -four
feet south of IFS intersection with the south line
of Gibbon street. and running thence south with
Alfred street fifteen feat; thence west parallel to
Gib5on street sixty feet; thence north parallel to
Alfred street fifteen feet thence east parallel to
G.bbon street sixty feet to the beginning.
Terms of Sale: One-tenth Of the purchase mon
ely to be paid in cash, and the residue in equal in
staments at six, twelve and eighteen months
from the day OF sale; the deferred payments to be
evidenced by the notes Of the purchaser, bearing
interest from the day of SALE and the title to the
property to be retained until the purchase money
is fuzzy paid. Conveyancing at cost of purchaser.
JOHN ii. GREENE. co,,,r, 81 c.1o
FRANCIS 1. SMITH NoHiii To- VI A'''io'
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Personal.

BERLIN, Feb. 16.-The Gar, Czlrina and
Czarewitch will attend reception to be
given by Sir 2 D. Morier, British Ambassa-
dor at ST. Petersburg, on Tuesday next. II
view of the quarrel between Sir Robert and
Prince Bismarck, much comment has been
caused here by this announcement, as the
atteo lance Of the three members of the i'm
perial family at the reception will be a mark
of unusual patronage
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16
TeIegrnphic Briefs.

The funeral of the late Sidney r Faitchild viii
be held at Cazenovis, n. Y on MONDAY at > D m.
Chas Bolles, alias BLACK Bari, the notorious
stage coach robb OF Californis. arrested NJ
Kansas City last night.
The jury in the case Of Austin Mya.t for the
murder of J S Cayanagh, this morning at
Trenton, n j returned verdict Of manslaught,. !.
dispatch from Eamlu rg states that the G. r
and Czsrins, accompanied by Russian fleet VII
arrive ut hiel in June to receive Emperor WI.
liam
Hippolyte's alleged arsenal, the steamer Consor.
Va until yesterday the Madrid was granted l., r
clearance papers at the New York custom house
to-day.
The explosion in the Central posscili,c at Char.
tres, France, yesterday, By which three otFcia
were injured, was caused by accumulation 81
gas under the floor of the office an! not Y va.
mite, as was at first supposed.
Charlie Mitchell and Jem Smith have ent! ar.
ticles for ten-round contest for 81 $50 s,io
aud the boxing championship of England. "a Il
agreed upon April l rs the time and London t-
the place The men will us, four ounce glove
Three books of buildings in Mancheste-. Eng
land, composed mostly of warehouses have ha,r
destroyed by fire, involving less OF $50 OOu
Geo. F. Blake's steam pump manufsct1ry 90
Friend street, Boston, was burned III NOR in,
causing loss of $4,000 Louis Fox & {, bi,
cracker bakery, SHELTON, Watt < Wits whoicsq
grocery and julius Nathan's wholesale lqYer
store in Fort Wayne, Iud were burned To H.,
GAGS 'ng q loss of 500 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

AMONG MIR HARRIsoN's callers on Thurs-
day were some Southern negro politicians,
the most notorious of whom was J. M.
Langston, hailng from Virginia. 1t is hard
" worth while to notice what such negroes
say on any occasion, as is demonstrated by
what they said on the one referred to-
which, was that the Southern States were
Overwhelmingly republican. Free schools
which are supported by the white people,
neither impart to the negroes understands
ing nor love OF truth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

A GREAT deal of the grain that is shipped
from Baltimore goes through this city to
reach that port. Why couldn't it be stop
ped here, cheaper shipping port, aud just
as near the sea, ard the cost OF fifty miles
eflaad transportation be saved? A lite
more enterprise and capital are ali that is
req hired to give Alexandra materializing
boon,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

Ia the treatment of rheumatism, gcut,
ueuragia. tic doulcureux, semi crana,
sciatca &c., Salvation Oil should be ap.
piled to the parts affected, and thoroughly
rubbed in, go rs 10 reach the seat of The dis
ease. IL kills pain Price % cents bottle.
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,Irs. CieycIan.l.s Rcception.

WASHINGTON. Feb. l6.-Mrs Cleveland
held her last public reception this afternoon.
Sac WAS assisted ay Mis- Blyard, Mrs. En-
dicott, Mrs. Whitney, Mrs. Dickinson and
Mrs. Colman. There was large number
of callers, Notwithstanding the bad weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

Mr.. Colman, the new Secretary Of Asri-
culture, took the oath of office yesterday in
the agricultural building in Washington
before the employees in that department
His tenure of Office will, it is supposed, be
brief, snd should, therefore, be ferVent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

Mr. CLEVELAND says 1.-THE democratic
party never was in better shape than it is a
present" He also says the party gave him
its hearty and united support during the last
csmpsgn." Ate this but few people will
blame Mr.. Cleveland for any thing he has
either said or done
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Appeal Refused.

DUBLIN Feb. 16.-The judges of the Court
of Appeal have refused to grant an order OF
APPEAL to Mr.. Vim. O'Brien against his re
cant sentence to four months imprisonment
for OIL tnses under the crimes act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16
AUCTION SALES.
Rv n. r. Lucss. Auctioneer.

Df VIRTUE of decree of tho Corporation
ID Court of the city of Alexandria entered in
the chancery cause Of Elizabeth Beach vs. Albert
F. Howard ct ais. on the 30 h day of January,
1889 the undersigned, special commissioners
therein named, will sell ut public auction, in
front of the Royal street entrance to the Market
Building in the said city of Alexandria at twelve
o'clock noon on SATURDAY, March 9th, 1889,
tho following property, to wit
l. A LOT OF GROUND and IMPROVEMENTS
thereon, in the city of Alexandria, of which An
Mo L. Wright died seized situated on the east
side of Wost street, 81 feet inches north of its
intersection with King street, and running thence
north on West street 5S feet inches more or
lcss) to an alley 10 feet wide; thence east said
alley % feet IL inches; thence south and parallel
10 Vest street 5S feet inches; thence by a
straight line % feet II inches to tho point of be-
ginning with tho use of said alley in common
with others entitled thereto.
=. One DIAMOND RING.
Terms of Sale One-tenth of the purchase mon
cy for the real estate to be paid in cash, and the
residue in equal instalments at six, twelve and
ePhteen months from the day of sale; the notes
of the purchasers, bearing interest from the day
of SALE and the title to the property to be retain
ed until the purchase money is fully paid For
t ne diamond ring cash
SAML. G. BRENT, corr,ro IF Sale
FRANCIS i. SMITH, N0'AA" '' W S"''
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SUSPENSION.

NEW YORK. Feb. l6.-rhe suspension of
E iwsrd Hatch nus been announced at the
New York Stock Exchange He has been a
member Of the Exc .anse snca Jaly 1855.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

"Kidhusc1's Oak" by Julian Hawthorne,
No. Of the Manhattan Series" of Popular
American novels. has beeu received from its
publisher. & l.. Burt N. y 1t is book
that will be particularly attractive to the
macy believers in he supernatural.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

The suBoRDINATEs 10 the signal service
bureau complain of the manner of their
treatment by Lieutenant Greeley and say
that since the time of Myer and Hazsn the
representations have been very unreliable,
"a patent fact
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

a New Jersey young man killed himself
yesterday because young lady refused TO
love him. Sundry young men make out
that they would like 10 be loved by some
fair damseI and threaten suicide, but don't
do IL all the same
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16
Lire.

MONTREAL, Feb. 16.-A terrible fire is
now raging here. A number of buildings
have been destroyed and the loss is now
over million dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

They do say-!hat in the Isles of Greece
Sappho suffered terribly with catarrh. Poor
girl She had certainly never heard OF fa-
nous DR.. Bulls Incompatible Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

COURT OF APPEALs YESTERDAY nopf
against Richmoud, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Company. Further
argued By Judge E. G. Moncure for plain
Till in error, ard a. 3. Chandler, esq.,, for
defendant in error, ard submitted.
Saunders against Parrish ami others.
Argued BY r. i Gordon, esq for appeIlant.
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viii Not Form IA Cabinet.

PARIS, Feb. 16.-It is reported that NJ
Melipe has abandoned his efforts to form
Cabinet and that President Carnot has re.
quested NJ Casimir. Psrier to undertake the
task