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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29

AS intimated in yesterdays DISPATCH,
the directors of the local Players League
club have decided to reduce the price of
admission to their home games to % cents.
A policy of this kind has been steadily
urged bv this paper and the adoption of the
suggestion is a wise step from every point of
view. Doubtless those who are not friendly
toward the club will attribute various kinds
Of causes for the move, but after all have
had their say the fact remains that the
change is one for the public benefit, at least
that portion of the public that takes an
interest in the national game. The directors
of the club have issued the following state
ment regarding their resolve.
WHAT THE DIRECTORS SAY.
Sporting Editor of The Dispatch:
Now that the baseball championship sea-
son Of 1890 has fairly opened and the base
ball loving public have had an opportunity
to judge between the two clubs representing
our city, and it has been made manifest by
the attendance at the games of the Players
League club, by majority of 10 to 1, that
that organization is the popular one, and
since the National League clubs. after hav-
ing used every means within their power to
overthrow the Players League, have at last
resorted to the only remaining subterfuge, a
non-conficting schedule, it has been de-
termined by the Pittsburg Players League
Club to further popularize itself by the in
PRODUCTION of 25-cent admission to its home
games.
This change, which goes into effect to-day,
should be welcomed by all.
The PITTsBURG PLAYERS LEAGUE
CLUB.
A POPULAR MOVE.
The above statement may be little strong
in places, for instance, the use of the word
"subterfuge," but it contains a deal Of
truth. From standpoint of e1pediency
and also of duty it is step in the right
direction. Without doubt it is somewhat
of heroic move on the part of the directors
of the club, and the local baseball patrons
should respond accordingly. The expenses
of the club were all originally estimated on
a 50-cent admission basis, and to reduce
that basis so per cent without reducing the
expenses is very bold step to take. Moth
ing but hearty response on the part of the
public will make the step profitable one.
1t is worthy OF note that the change is being
made at a time when there is no opposition
in the city as far as a competing club is
concerned, so that the reduction is one en-
tirely to accommodate the working COM
munity of this great industrial center.
Ladies and gentlemen can now secure seats
on opera chairs for so cents each.
That 25-cent ball will become general in
this city is now certain. The writer was
authoritatively informed yesterday that the
directors of the local National League
Club had made up their minds to reduce
their price when the club returns.
At Exposition Park to-day the Cleve-
lands will play their last game of the pres
ent series, Calvin and Quinn will be the
home battery and Bakely and Sutcliffe will
officiate for the visitors.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
THE BRADDocK PosToFF1cE.

Candidate Smith Expects TO Win on His
GRIND Army strength.
ESPECIAL TKLEoRAM TO THE DISPATCH;
BRADDoCK, April 2S.-As the time grows
near when Postmaster McCarthy's term ex-
pires. which will be in June, there is con-
siderable speculation as to who will succeed
him in Office. c. b. Sheets will receive the
largest portion of the political backing, but
g. A. Smith expects to pull through by the
influence of his Grand Army comrades.
Just now there is a good deal of quiet work
being done by both OF the parties interested.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
THE CHALLENGE Is ACCEPTED.
Washington and Jefferson Athletes Respond
to Allegheny.

to Allegheny.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
WASHINGTON, April 2S.-The challenge sent
out by the Western University, of Allegheny
City, to the Washington and Jefferson College,
has been accepted. The contest will take place
at Recreation Park, in Allegheny. on the after
noon of May 30 and will consist of races. ball
throws. standing and running jump, baseball
etc. The points which the colleges will contest
for will be the 100. 22O, 440-yard, one-half mle
one mile runs and bicycle races, also the ball
throwing and jumping. The winners of the
points at the coming field day on May "a will
represent the college in the intercollegiate
contest.
The boys expect to go to Pittsburg in good
style and have appointed committee to char
ter special train, which will leave here early
in the morning and return that night after the
intercollegiate oratorical contest. which takes
place in the evening, and to which representa-
tiyes of this college will be sent 1t is said that
the committee on college colors had selected
yellow and blue, but had decided upon no col
lege veil as yet
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
An Alleged TiII.Tapper Caught.

John Doran, a 13-year-old boy living in
the Yellow row, Woods Run. was arrested
yesterday afternoon while trying to tap the
till of butcher shop at No. 211 Rebecca
street, Allegheny. He was lodged in the
lookup and will be given hearing this
morning. He is brother of the boy who
escaped from the Jail during the County
Centennial celebration.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
Clerk Herron's Affection.

The many friends of Mr.. A. G. Heron,
OF the Clerk of Courts Office, will regret to
hear of the death of his infant son. The
little fellow became i'll on Wednesday with
congestion of the lungs and died Sunday
morning. He was but weeks of age. The
funeral will take place tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
TEN THOUSAND ACRES.
PittsburE Capitalists Negotiating a Big
Deal In Oil Wells.


Deal in Oil Wells.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
WASHINGTON, PA, April pa num-
Der of Pittsburg capitalists are interested in
a deal, which mas not yet been consummated,
but which will prove to be the greatest ever
made in this field. There are about $1,000
acres of good territory in Amwell, Somerset
and Morris townships, which these gentle
men are trying to secure. The deal will
probably be closed tomorrow. They have
already obtained 5000 acres or so, but the
other 5000 acres are what they are after.
Upon this land are six producing gas wells,
three owned by Isssc Willetts, the Hoffman,
the Hackney and the Meloy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
DEVELOPING WEST VIRGINIA,
Two Thousand Laborers nt Work on the
Norfolk Extension.

Norfolk Extension.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
- BUCHANNAN, W. VA, April 2S.-Large
numbers of Italians, Bohemians and negroes
are constantly arriving here and at Hunt
ingdon, en- route for the interior to work on
the extension of the Norfolk and Western
Railroad. Not less than 1000 are now at
at work on this line. The construction of
the bridges across the Ohio will soon COM
mence. This road will open up hundreds of
thousands of acres of coal and timber lands,
and many men who bought land at nominal
rates during the past year will make for
tunes from an increase in values arising
from communication Witt markets to which
the lumber and coal may be shipped.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
PITTsBURG, April 2S. 1890
The United States Signal Service officer in
this city furnishes the following:
River TeleQrnms.

SPECIAL rELEeRAMs TO THE DrsPArcH.t
BRowNsvILLE-River II feet 6Inches ana sta
tionary. Weather clear. thermometer, bio at
Z Pm.
MoRGANTowN-River feet 1nches anu
rising. Weather clear Thermometer. 90 at
p. Y.
VICKsBURG-River fell l-lO 1ncn. Down-
C,itv of St I,ouis 70 New Orlearns, A. M; City
of Vicksburg to Natchez, . p NJ.
-C1Sc1NNATI- River 26 feet inches and
falling. Weather fair and pleasant. Departed
Scotia, Pittsburg.
WARREN - River feet 6-lO inches anu us
ing Weather clear and warm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
HE SWALLOWED POISON.
Young italian Takes Two Doses of Rough
on RMS nnd Dies.

Igisto Canuti, an Italian living in the
rear of 141 Washington street, died this
morning at 1 o'clock from the effects of
Rough on Rats" taken with suicidal in
tent.
Canuti was unbalanced mentally, and had
taken dose'of the same poison on Satur-
day. He was placed out of danger by DR..
f. p Langftt, but in some way received
another dose yesterday, and when Dr.Lang-
fit arrived again the man was dying. and
in five minutes breathed his last. Canuti
was 18 years old and son of storekeeper.
The father is just getting over an attack of
typhoid fever. The cause Of the act is un-
known,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
INSANE THROUGH DRINK.
Hospital Patient Tries 10 Take His Life
by Hanging.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
BRADDoCK, April 2S.-Henry McGuinn
was taken to Mercy Hospital to-day suffer-
ing with temporary Snsanity brought on
through drink. During the night be made
an attempt on his life by tying some band
ages that were being used on a sons leg
about his neck. The other end he fastened
to the bars of his cell.
He had almost succeeded when discovered.
The hospital authorities think there is but
little chance of his recovery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
FORGER FIELDS IN JAIL.

The Son of the Noted Albany Jurist Behind
the Bars.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DrsPArcH.l
PARKERsBURG, April 2s.-Frank Fields
is in Jail here charged with forgery and EN-
bezzlement. He is son of Judge Fields,
of Albany, N. Y, the noted jurist and
author. Until a short time ago Fields was
employed in responsible position, where he
had the handling of large sums OF money.
He absconded with considerable sum. He
was traced to Memphis, where he was ar
rested and brought back.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29

On the Sth of next month there will be a
debate in the Butler Street Methodist
Church, on the question as to whether
women should or should not be eligible as
delegates to the General Con Inference. A
lady and gentleman will speak on each side
of the question.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
hFFOR FULL BASEBALL SCORES AND
GOSSIP SEE TWELFTH PAGE, SECOND
PART.
THE WIFE WILL DIE.
Shocking Tragedy in a Pittsburg
Family at Findlay.
FORGER FIELDS FINALLY In JAIL.
Check to the Career of Judge Fields Scape-
grace Son.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE IN A HOSPITAL
A Patient Hangs Himself With His Bandages to the
Bars Of His Cell

Mrs. William Flannery, formerly OF
Pittsburg, is assaulted by her drunken hus-
band at Findlay, and will probably die.
Two thousand men are at work extending
the Norfolk and Western road. pittsburg
capital is going into Washington oil ter
ritory.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
Gnu Club Organic ed.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPA AroH.,
MCKEEsPoRT, April %. "A number Of
workmen of this city have organized the
Yough Gun Club and established a range at
Reynoldsville. The club will commence
Saturday next to hold regular wee kly practice
shoots, aud it is proposed to enter the contests
in the future. The members include some Of
the leading shots of the city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
Couldnf Run the Home BotcI.

George Rodgers. an old wandering watch
repairer, undertook to run the Bethel De-
partment of the Home Hotel last evening.
HIS radical ideas did not suit the manage
ment and the argument that followed re-
suited in his being relegated to the lookup.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
Linden Races.

LINDEN PARK. N. j.. April 2S--Considering
that Monday is the poorest day of the week for
racing, the crowd present was large. 1t was a
perfect spring day, but the track was heavy.
Results:
First race, i've and half furlongs-Best Boy
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
How Traction Receipts still Increase.

The report of the Citizens Traction Com
pany for last week shows another big gain
in favor of Scent fares. The figures are:
Receipts for week ending April %, 1890,
S11, ,439 30; receipts for week ending April
25, 1889. So, s91 80; gain in favor OF 1890,
81 547 60
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29

first, Tipstaff second, Bradford third. Time,
l:124.
Second race, mile-Golden Reel first, Lisimony
second, Sam Morse third. Time. 1:49R.
Third race, five furlongs-Gray Rock first, Ely
second. chatham third. Time. 1:c619.
Fourth race. mie-Salvini first Eric second,
Sorrento third. Time, las.
Fifth race, mile and a siXteenth-Tristan first,
Taragon second. Siileck third. Time, 1854.
Sixth race, seven urlongs-Puzzle first, Shot
over second, Zulu third. Time, l:3iA.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
More snuth.ide C.eaning Our.

Peter HurnI. who lives at the heaa n OF
South Twenty-sixth street, and Charles
Loeffier, of 2024 Jane street, were arrested
Yesterday by Detective Carrigan Tor selling
liauor without license and selling on
Sunday. They will have a hearing before
Magistrate Suceop to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
The Gold Ring Fake.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TIE DIsPATcH.l
LIMA, April 2S.-Samuel Boose, e1-
County Commissioner, was beaten out of
considerable sum of money to-day by the
gold ring fake. Samuel has Congressional
aspirations, and fears the matter will get
into print.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
NEW THEATER FOB CHICAGO.
To be Known rs Crystal PLACE nnd Located
Nenr the Auditorium.

CHICAGO, April 2S.-Preliminary arrange
ments were completed to-day for building in
Chicago a new theater of distinctively Euro
pean design, and to be conducted on methods
for the first time introduced into the nited
States. 1t is to be called the Crystal Palace
Theater, and will occupy the site and circular
ing on Wabash avenue. two blocks south of the
Auditorium. The theater is expected to be
ready for the public by the last of June.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
Tecmer,s HoIeI Opening.

SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
McKEEsPoRT, April 2S.-John Teemer. the
oarsman. will open his big hotel on Thursday.
Among the friends who will be present will be
Edward Hanlan and George Hosmer. 1t will
be the first visit of the former to this city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
POSTPONED the Fight.

WASHINGTON. April 2S.-The ten-round con-
test between Billy Meyer, the Illinois "Cy-
clone" and Hopper, of Buffalo, which was to
have taken place here tonight. has been post
Washington the meeting will then take place
in Alexandra, Va.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
NEW DIME LOAN ASSOCIATION.
Building Organization Formed, With 6
CnpitnI Stock of 81 OOOOOO

The Safe Ten-Cent Building and Loan
Association was organized last night at
Alderman McGarey's office on the South
side, with a capital stock of s. ,00G, 900.
About 100 shares of stock were sub
scribed.
berg, President; Prothouotary John Brad
lev, Vice President; John Arras, Treasurer;
D. J. McGarey, Secretary, and William
Ruhlandt, c. B. Deitz, R. w. Blaze, j. w.
Beck, H. L. Reinecke, II. B. Lindner,
Thomas H. Cain and John w. Albertson,
Directors.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29

For ladies and children whose taste cannot
be offended with impunity, Ii amburg Figs
form a remedy for constipation, indigestion,
to take as it Is effective in use. 25 cents. Dose
one fig. At all druggists. Mack Drug Co.,
N Y TTSu .
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29

THREE hundred pieces Of French and
Scotch ginghams, in stripes and plaids.
regular 40c and Doe qualities at 30c a yd.
TTssu HUGUS & HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
The Ghastly Record

OF deaths that result from Malaria is frightful.
There is no disease that is so insiaous in its at
tack. Its approach is stealthy and it permeates
every fibre of the body, and remedies. which
if applied at the outset, by delay lose their
power. Dr. TUFTS Liver Pills have proven the
most valuable Malarial Antidote ever discoy-
cred. A noted clergyman of New York pro-
nounces them "the greatest blessing of the
nineteenth century," and says Sin these days
of defective plumbing and sewer gas, no family
should be without them" They are pleasant
to take. being covered with a vanilla sugar
coating.
TUFTS LIVER PILLS
Sure Antidote to Malaria,
SOLD EVERYWHERE, 25c.
TTssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.
That's the Local Price Now for the
Ball Games.
THE P. L. CLUBS WISE MOVE.
National League Magnates Will Follow
the Example.
THE SPORTING NEWS OF THE DAl
Containing Gossip Of the Diamond and Other Read
able Matter.

1t has been decided to reduce the admis-
sion fee at Players League games to 25
cents. This is a step which will doubtless
prove popular. Other interesting sporting
items are given.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
LADIES STUFF SUITS

different hardly alike
binaon of trimming all the desirable textile fabrics
spring S35 S15
desirable styles New Spring Suits We ask sp
to Ourl of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
SILK SUITS AND COSTUMES,

More than different find SURAH SILKS
designs FAILIE FRANCAISE
ornately eaborately
signed trimmed Our Silks from S12 to S75
alterations will be made promptly without charge
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29

New Jersey is suffering from destructive
forest fires, started by timber thieves, who
have conspired to terrorize property owners
who threatened them with prosecution.
Thousands of acres of valuable woodlands
have been destroyed, entailing a loss of over
$50, 200.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29


cdedly
we'll made suits "a SO So If want
lower-priced CALICO
from
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
THEPE0PLESST0RES
FIFTH AVE, P1TTSBURG.
LADIES' SUITS.

We Ladies' We make
prices
manufacturing profit.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-11-30
BY All Odd S

Tho most generally useful medicine is Ayers
Pills. As a remedy for the various diseases
OF the stomach, liver, and bowels, these
rillS have no equal. Their sugar-coating
causes them not only to be easy and
pleasant to take, but preserves their medi-
cinal integrity in all climates and for any
reasonable length of time. The best family
medicine Ayers Pills are, also, unsurpassed
for the use of travellers, soldiers, sailors.
campers, and pioneers. In some of the
most critical eases, when all other remedies
have failed
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-11-30
THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS

The Despatch arrived at the Navy Yard Mon
day afternoon from New York.
The Pensacola and Essex, of the South At
lantic Squadron, arrived at Montevideo,
Uruguay, Monday last.
Lieut.. c. W. Bartlett has been detached from
the Ranger, ard ordered to the Thetis; Lieut..
w. II. Bechler, from the Independence, and or
dered to the Ranger; Lieut.. O. w. Grant, from
duty at the Union Iron Works, and placed on
waiting orders; Lieut.. H. i. Tyler and Ensigns
J. D. Mcdonald and II. E. Parmenter, from the
Independence, and ordered to the Mohican.
The trial trip of the new cruiser Newark is
now being arranged for at Philadelphia by the
board appointed by the Secretary and will prob
ably take place within 10 days or 2 weeks. The
board met in Philadelphia on Tuesday and or
ganzed,
The order OF Paymr. G. II. Reid to the Alba
tross has been revoked and he has been ordered
TO the Naval Clothing Factory, New York.
p. A. Paymr. F. II. Clark has been granted
an extension of furlOugh for months.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-11-30
THE NATIONS OF THE EARTH
All VIII Have Fair Representatives at
Potomnc Relief Corns Cnrnival.

Potomac Relief Corps Carnival.
The Woman's Potomac Relief Corps, auxili-
airy to the Department of the Potomac, G. A.
r., have completed their arrangements for car
nival week, beginning Tuesday, December 2, at
National Rifles Hall, and ending at midnight
on Saturday. This organization is noted for
the brilliancy and originality of its entertain
ments, which are given for the benefit of the
relief fund This carnival will consist of
tableauX illustrating the different phases of
life in the various countries and national spe-
cialties, with national hymns and music, under
Professor Cordella's leadership. There will be
a grand promenade each evening, with dancing
to begin at 1880, after the booths are closed.
There will be no end of pretty, useful and rare
goods for sale suitable for Christmas gifts, but
no rafting, voting, or soliciting of buyers. The
programme will be changed every night, and on
Saturday afternoon there will be matin &c for
school children. A one-dollar ticket will give
you five night admissions and include the
matinee. England, Scotland, Ireland, Spain,
Portugal, France, Holland, Belgium, Germany,
Switzerland, Norway, Persia, China, Japan,
Corea, and the United States of America will
each be represented by costumes or displaying
various national characteristics during the grand
entree promenade each evening. Over two
hundred ladies will appear in the line of march
in rich national costumes There will be an
elegant supper-room, presided over by the best
of New England housewives and all the ma
tional dishes of the United States will be served
to order. 1t will be great mistake to miss this
carnival. The CdrniCdl NetrS will be issued on
three alternate days of the week, beginning on
Tuesday, December 2. 1t will give all the
latest carnival gossip and be full of interesting
Christmas lads" Ten thousand copies will be
given away for the benefit of advertisers.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-11-30
Eddie saItus and Eddie Fawcett. Vain and
Sour-Faced.

From the Chicago Post.
mutual admiration society, membership in
which is limited to themselves is alleged to
have been formed by Edgar Saltus and Edgar
Fawcett. Mr.. Saltus's latest book is inscribed
to the other Edgar with the simple sentence,
Edgar Fawcett, perfect poet, perfect friend"
This is pronounced by Mr.. Fawcett ''pairfec'
Po-ett, pairlec' friend" They are two very in
tense little men. But they are about the most
unhappy-looking pair in New York. Both have
apecular restrained, panied, and grieYed express
sion about the mouth. Their lips are drawn
down violently at the corners as though they
had just taken particularly bitter medicine and
their eyes show the hopelessness of nearly all
is particularly popular among men. Edgar
Fawcett follows large, bushy, and ponderous
dog about the street. while Edward Saltus has
a half-breed fox terrier at his heels When all
our parade together not half as much a sensa-
demands.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-11-30
Buy Your Teas and Coffees From
the Great

Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company.
Granulated sugar 63c. in 10-pound lots to any
one buying tea, coffee, or baking.powders from
US. Now is the time to buy
Handsome presents given away with every
pound of Thea-Nectar tea or A. and P. baking
powder. All goods delivered free to any part
of the city.
Remember, we are still giving out glassware,
crockery, etc. Checks given with every Csc.
worth of tea, coffee, and baking powder. SOL
and 503 Seventh street northwest, 1920 Four
teenth street northwest, 3104 NJ street, George
town; 5S, So and 60 Centre Market; 92 Western
Market; and O-street Market, and 101 North
ern Liberty Market
n. H. BOWMAN, Manager.
TEL call, S5S-2