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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
Two Ladies ChlorOfOrmed-

TRENTON, Jan. 3-The dead body of Mrs.
Kniffin, wife of DR.. Arthur Kninin, was
found on the floor of her bedroom at her
residence this morning, and near by lay
the unconscious form of a young lady who
had been visiting the family. Both had
apparently been clloroformed. The deed
is supposed to have been done by burglars
during the night. DR.. Knitfin is away on
a visit and no m but a child was with the
women in the house. The young lady re-
covered and in all interview with the coro-
ner, said about 3 a. m. she was awakened
by Mrs. knitfin, who was screaming that
there were burglars in the house. Miss
Purcell Sprang from bed to call for help,
put was seized by a man who applied a
drug to her face. Mrs. Knifin was seized
Dy another man who pressed the end of a
bed quilt saturated with chlOroform to her
nose. That was the last Miss Purcell re-
mem5ered till resuscitated by physicians.
THE CORONER's JURY
empanelled in the Knifin murder case de-
clded to have a post norton examination
tomorrow. Miss Emma Purcell, the type
writer, who is a cousin Of the dead woman,
has almost entirely recovered from her
prostration. She still insists on the truth
OF her story OF a burglary, although the
police can find so little to Justify this
theory that they are not looking for the al
legged burglars. DR.. Knifin reached Tren-
ton at $50 tonight and was Immediately
taken, under escort OF detectives, to the
police station and subjected to a private in
tervieW. The police say the doctor is not
nder arrest. He was subsequently taken.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
The Sioux Make Another Kick.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE delegation of
Sioux chiefs had another talk with Com
missioner Morgan to-day. John Grass ana
Mad Bear did most of the talking. They
complained that they had not got schools
and oxen and wagons promised in the
treaty of 1868. Also that the people sent
to teach them farming were incompetent.
They could not talk to them, but they
made motions with their hands and then
went away. Commissioner Morgan sug-
gested that they learn English and then
piled: IF we had got schools on the res
%ervation as promised us in 1868 we would
now know English, but we did not get
them. We want to learn to farm and do
like the whites and we want schools on
the reservation so we can learn.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
The Cleveland Square Scandal.

LONDON, Jan. 6.-Another sensational
episode in the Cleveland square scandal is
about to burst on the public. Twenty-Five
men are implicated, mobiles and otherwise
have just fled from England. 1t is said
that by the time Scotland. Yard has finished
none Of the Cleveland square habitues
will be left in England. The police know
all about the case and have the names of
the offenders. In the first place all the
boys were captured and made to confess.
Some knew names, others gave accurate
descriptions, enabling the police to shadow
the parties to their residences. Their ad-
dresses were then secured. Others were
only suspected, and to those men letters
were written, giving them so many hours
to get out of the country. OF twenty-five
suspects recently warned, twenty. two fled
showing remarkable accuracy Of the boys
information. The total number of abscon-
derS is sixty.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
An Innocent Man Hung.

TALQUEHA, I. T, Jan. 2.-On December
9th "Mannie" Rogers, a colored gambler
and whlskey peddler, wa run over by a
railway train and fatally injured. He
made a statement before he died in which
he says he committed the murder, in 1885,
in the Cherokee nation, of DR.. j. M. Pyle
and Mrs. VIM. Kerr. The couple were
found murdered in their beds, at their re-
spective houses, one morning, their heads
having been crushed In. John Stephenson,
towards whom suspicion pointed, was ar
rested, tried before Judge Parks at Fort
Smith, Ark, convicted and hanged. On
his death bed Rogers confessed he had
committed the deed unaided. He swore he
had been hired to do it by an enemy Of
his victims.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
Is the Second Senator Elected to the
United States Senate From
Montana.
The Wealth, Beauty and Elegance
of New York Attend the
McAllister Ball.
A British Steamer Encounters a
Frighttul Storm on the
Atlantic.
Further Particulars of the Disaster
at q Mexican Bull
Fight.
Power Elected Senator.

HELENA, Jan. AT the joint session Of
the legislature to-day the result of the first
ballot is as follows: Power, Is; Mantle, IL;
Herchtield, 8; Richards, 7; Thompson, l.
Second ballot, Power, IS: Mantle, 8. The
president then announced the election of
Hon.T. c. Power as United States senator.
Power is a wealthy merchant and was the
late candidate for governor on the republic
can ticket and was defeated by Toole.
ROBERTS WON HIS CASE.
HELENA, JAM. Fudge Hunt, of the
district circuit, has rendered a decision in
the case of Representative Roberts, grant
ing him his salary and mileage as a mem
Der of the legislature.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
SNO " STORM IN CALIFORNIA,

Trains Wrecked, Engines Demolished,
With Loss of Life, Caused by Heavy
Snow Storms.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. GA storm caused
great damage to the Oregon Railroad g.
Navigation company's road. Three acct
dents, each attended with fatal results,
have been reported. 1t is rumored that
two men were killed and thirteen persons
injured on the same road at Riparia, but
this is unconfirmed. Eight engines have
been demolished ON this road. The heavi-
est snow storm in years is prevailing. The
thermometer is below zero,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
Reception to Patti.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2.-One of the pleasant
episodes of Nine. Patti Nicolini's stay in
Chicago was a reception given her this
afternoon by the pupils Of the Chicago
conservatory of music and dramatic art
which is located at the Auditorium. Mr..
Samuel Kayser, the director, had only a
few hours notice of the diva's intention of
visiting the school, but the entertainment
he prepared for her was all the better for
being an impromptu affair. MI. and Mrs.
Henry Abbey were present and many
prominent Chicago people who take a
pride in the institution,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
AFRICAN CHRISTIANS.

Stanley Writes an Interesting Letter to
Livingstone's Son-in-Law Describing a
Kings Conversion.
LONDON, Jan. 6.-Stanley has written a
letter to Bruce, s%on-in-law of DR.. Living
stone, describing the expulsion from his
Kingdom of Mwauga, by a revolt of com
bined native Christians and Mohamedans,
and the subsequent conversion of Mwauga
himself to christianity. This Mwauga was
the prosecutor who murdered Bishop Han
nlngton. Stanley says that the fact that
the native Christians had grown strong
enough to make a revolution in one OF the
most powerful of the African Kingdoms is
one that if Livingstone could have known.
would have filled his dying moments with
content and love. The most deadly perse-
cutions-the stake, the knife and the bull
let-had failed to shake the staunch fidelity
of the African converts.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
Hotel Burned.

covered issuing from the staircase of the
principal hotel early this morning, and
guests were obliged to jump from the Sec
ond and third story windows to save their
lives. A number of persons were injured
by the flames and by jumping. Among
the most severely hurt were DR.. Wilder
Of Chicago, badly burned about the face
and hands; Fred Brooks of Hastings, Neb.,
and H. Whelan of Hiawatha, whose injur-
les are dangerous. The total loss will be
about $4,000, with insurance of 81, 1000.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10

Work Progressing Favorably- Contracts
Being Prepared and Given Out.
New YORK, Jan. 6.-The latest advices
from Greytown report conservative and
satisfactory progress with the Nicaragua
canal. Greytown will be made one of the
water constructed for its protection. The
work will he divided into three parts:
Atlantic, Central and Pacific divisions.
The contracts are being prepared and
given out very carefully. The health of
the American residents is satisfactory,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
SELF-CONVICTED,
DR.. Knifan Makes a Desperate Attempt to
Kill Himself In Jail,

Kill Himself in Jail.
TRENTON, Jan. 6.-Dr. Knifin made an
unsuccessful attempt upon his life early
this morning. With a pocket knife he
made a cash three inches long in the right
side of his throat, from which he bled pro-
fusely. Before cutting himself he took a
large dose of poison, but is still alive and
it is thought he will recover. He swal-
lowed n ounce of tincture of aconite, cut
his throat and gashed his wrist. His
stomach refused to retain the aconite. He
was discovered by Dayid Purcell, brother
of Miss Purcell, who stopped the flow of
blood. The knife wounds, it is said, are
not serious.
A GRUESOME SIGHT.
TRENTON, Jan. CDR. Shepherd when
referred to regarding Knitfin said after
leaving the house: "A more gruesome
scene l have seldom witnessed than when
l entered Mr.. Knifin's chamber this morn
ing. Blood was everywhere. The gas
was turned on full, and everything in
disorder. The unfortunate fellow had cut
his wrist in attempting to sever a radial
artery and 50 bleed to death, but had not
succeeded, and then in desperation he had
gashed his throat. but even then did not
succeed in his purpose of ripping the jugu-
lar vein. l said to him, Doctor when did
you do this" He replied, 4 guess about
| O'Clock this morning. l used the razor
and swallowed an ounce of aconite after
wards, fearing l would not succeed the
other way"
DAVID PURCELL,
brother of Miss Purcell, says: 81 learned
afterwards that DR.. Kniffin on entering
the bath room put a horse blanket against
the window and spread another one on the
floor. He then took an old razor and drew
1T across his throat and gashed his wrists
slightly. lie sat down on a chair and then
allowed the blood to trickle down on the
blanket.'
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
IN UNPUBLISHED LETTER
Written by j. Wilkes Booth Now Brought
to Light For the First Time.

written by j. Wilkes Booth Now Brought
to Light For the First Time.
RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 4.-The Dispatch
will publish tomorrow a letter written by
5. Wilkes Booth on the day he assassinated
President Lincoln. Its publication is sta
ted to have been suppressed by the govern
ment in 1866. In his opening he foreshad.
ows that terrible deed which he accom-.
plished when he says: Fright or wrong
God Judge not man, for be my nature good
or bad. of one thing I am sure, the lasting
condemnation of the north. love peace
more h life" He then discusses seces-
sion, and singularly enough, the race prob.
lem which is now confronting the country.
lie says: "This country was formedNf0r
the white man, not for the black He7con
cludes by signing himself "a confederate
doing duty on his own r%esponsibilitY.n
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
THE NEGROES MEET
To Discuss the Recent Wholesale Lynch
ings at Barnwell,

ings at BarnWell.
COLUMBIA, Jan. 3.-Pursuant Ito a call
issued a few days ago by prominent ne
groes in Charleston fora meeting of the
leading colored men of the state to discuss
the recent wholesale lynching in Barnwell
there was a representative gathering of col
ored men last evening in this city. On notice
of only three days, twenty-six out of
thirty-four counties were represented.
Gen. S. j. Lee addressed the convention
and SAID they had net there to ask the
whites to join them in preserving order.
Resolutions We're adopted cOndemning the
taking of human life in any way other
than in vindlcation of the honor and integ-
rlty. OF the state, as odious to all just and
upright men.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
EdisOn's Works Burned.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-The down town
shops of the Edison Electric Illuminating
company on Pearl street were burned this
morning. The fire broke out at 6:07 a. m.
in the dynamo room. 1t Quilted buildings
Nos. 255 and PSI Pearl street and resisted
the utmost efforts of the firemen for an
hour. They succeeded, however, in keep
ing it within the walls of the factory. The
loss to the Edison company is put at $780,
600. 1t is covered by insurance in various
companies, amounting to $4,000.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10

tweYty-one performances, and the gross re-
ceip@ of these and the dedication cere.
months amount to exactly 1892 .954. 1t is
believed that these figures exceed any
record in the history Of amusements in
this cpuntry. The company left tonight
at 10 q clock for the City OF Mexico, and
urdaY
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
"A Boy POisoner.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, Jan. .6.-Edward
Church, a 17-year-old boy, is charged with
poisoning his entire family by putting
rough on rats in bread. One little girl is
dead and four others of the family are be-
lieved to be dying. Church confessed his
crime to a friend and then fled. He has
not been apprehended.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
A Wreck on the Northern Pacific,

HELENA, Jan. 3.-The west-bound
Northern Pacific passenger train when
rounding a curve Wednesday evening,
fifteen miles east of Thompson Falls
jumped the track. The baggage and immi-
grant cars and the smoker went down
thirty feet into the river. The immigrant
car was filled with women and children
but all ESCAPED,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
Raid on Chicago Gamblers,

CHICAGO, Jan. 4.-The police tonight
continued their new crusade against pub
tic gambling. Hanlkins' establishment on
Clarke street, one of the largest houses in
America, was raided at 1890 a. NJ. Over
100 gamblers were made prisoners up to l
O'Clock, and loaded into the patrol wagons
and quickly carried off to the police station,
while the streets were crowded with curl
Gus persons who hooted them on their in
voluntary journey.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
u Brazilian Leader.

New YORK, Jan. 4.-On the steamer AL
lance which arrived to-day from Brazil,
was Wallin Wright, one of the Brazilian
republican leaders. He is a tall, handsome
man of IS years, born in England, but has
lived most all his life in Santos. He said
that everything was going on as usual in
Brazil. The natives and citizens have
worn allegiance to the republican govern
ment.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
Caucusing at Columbus.

COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 4-ln the legisla-
tive caucus to-day the democrats nomi-
mated Hysell of Perry county, for speaker;
Robson of Darke, for speaker pro TEN;
Fisher of Hardin, for clerk. In the senate
caucus Adams of Seneca, was nominated
for president pro TEN; Taylor of Franklin,
for clerk, and Martely of C%oshocton, for
sergeant at. arms. The senatorial contest
is at a standstill on account of the excite
ment and interest in the legislative eau
CuSeS,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
Archbishop Ireland Not Elevated.

ST. PAUL, Jan. 4.-The dispatch from
Milwaukee announcing that Bishop Ire
land was to be invested with the rank of a
cardinal was shown to the bishop shortly
before his departure for Winona to attend
and was declared by him to be entirely
without foundation.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
Dying in Jail.

NEW YORK, Jan. Mrs. Hannah b
Southworth, who shot and killed Stephen
Peters last November, Is sinking very
rapidly. This morning DR.. Chetwood, city
prison, physician, said his patient had
failed considerably during the night and
death might occur any;m0ment., gIs /,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
Driven Insane by LapriDre.

New YORK, Jan. 4.-Dr. Paul Hoffman,
taken to Bellevue hospital early this morn
ing a raving maniac from the effects of an
attack of lagrippe which he has been suf-
fering from for the past three days. An
unprecedented number OF deaths are re-
ported for this season of the year, Three
hundred and siXty-two policemen are re-
ported on the sick list to-day,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
Cannot Got q Quo rum,

HELENA, Jan. 6.-The democratic legis-
lators met in joint convention at noon, but
without q quorum, twenty-six out of
thirty eight members being present, and
took ballot, each voting for caucus NOM
inees for senators, Clark and Maginnis,
and adjourned till tomorrow
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
Philadelphia's Death Rate.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6.-Two hundred
and thirty-one policemen of this city are
sick of the grip. The force is seriously
crippled. Three deaths due to this mlalady
are reported to-day. . One hundred and
sixty-two deaths from pulmonary difficult
ties occurred last week.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
A Free Fight,

Dies MONIES, Ia, Jan. AT Moulton
yesterday in a quarrel, a man named
Messenger fatally stabbed a man named
Henderson in the side. Friends of the
combatants rushed in and took up the
quarrel, and soon twenty-five persons, men
and women, were engaged in a deadly
struggle. Knives and pistols were freely
brandished and clubs used. One man was
laid out senseless, and many others were
terribly beaten and cut. The whole crowd
will be arrested,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
Burning for Four Days,

CHICAGO, Jan. GA combination of
mice and matches started a fire in one OF
the fire-proof vaults of the council chamber
on the top story of the city hall last Fri
day, and it burned until this morning with
out being discovered. Fortunately only
some unimportant papers were destroyed,
but the authorities were scared when they
discovered the city nall had been on fire
for four days.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
The Strikers Have Possession.

TERRE HAUTE, Jan. 4.-The strike Of
the employees on the Mackay system con.
tinues, this being the sixth day the strikerA
have had possession of the company,sI
property and no attempt has been made to
get out trains as violence might result. "a
large number of factories are shut down.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
Receipts at the Auditorium.

CHICAGO, Jan. 4-The season of Italian
opera, which closed at the Auditorium this
afternoon, was the most memorable in the
history OF amusements in Chicago. Since
the dedication Of the magnificent opera
house four weeks ago there has been
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
Negro G.. A. r.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. Capt. Jacob
Gray, deputy commander G. A. r. for the
states of Louisiana and Mississippi, has
granted to colored ex-soldiers in his de-
partment permission to organize posts of
the G. A. r. This will add 10000 to the
organization.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
A HI erOic Rescue.

WLKEsBAKRE, Jan. GA heroic rescue,
of imprisoned miners is reported from the
Nottingham mine in Plymouth. Five men
were imprisoned in the mine which was
burning when John D. Humphreys and
John Richards went down and effected.
their rescue under peculiarly heroic cir
c~umstances. They are the heroes of the
hour
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
The Demoorats Disconc.rt.a

HELENA, Jan. 4-The democratic joint
convention met at noon with thirty menu
bers present, six short of a quorum.
then adjourned till Monday noon. Tha
democrats claim they will yet heal thefrI
differences and elect two senators.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
Crazed BY Religion.

LEAvENwoRTH, Jan. A. The Hig1
Prairie religious revival recently held
caused two persons to 60 insane. Franz
and Minnie Boland, bother and sister. be,
came, SO excited that they lit 3 fire and &C!
tempted to offer themselves as burnt offer.
ings, but were secured. = I"I% "A 80
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
Carter as a PrOtectionist,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Representative
Carter, who has appeared quite frequently
before the ways and means committee of
the house. has one more statement to make
which will be or the subject of protection
for copper. He says he desires to urge
upon the committee the danger the coun-
try will be in if left to the mercy of a for
eign copper syndicate, and that the import
ant mines of the country should be protect
ed. Mr.. Carter has made a reputation as a
protectionst.
r DAKOTA APPOINTMENTS.
1t is expected that several North Dakota
appointments will be made soon after
the return of Senators Casey snd Pierce.
The appointment of a marshal may be de-
layed until after the legislature adjourns,
when John E. Haggart may be named.
POSTMASTER AT wAsHBURN.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 4.-[Special. TX. s
Ramsett has been appointed postmaster at
Washburn, ND.
WILSON HAS THE INFLUENZA.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-[Special Rep
resentative Wilson, of Washington state,
has returned from New York with the in
f1uenza and is sick at his home. He was
accompanied by ex-Gov. Miles e. Moore, of
Walla Wa!la. Governor Moore called on
President Harrison to-day and thanked
him for the appointment of governor. 1t
was supposed the governor was on some
political mission, but he will return home
tomorrow without mingllng in the politi-
cal pot that the Washington delegation is
now swimming in.
JUDGE BREWER RESIGNS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4-Judge Brewer,
the newly appointed associate justice Of
the supreme court, called at the de-
partment of justice and handed in his
resignation a. judge of the Eighth judicial
circuit to Acknowledgement Miller to take
effect on the 9th instant, on which date he
expects to enter upon the discharge of his
new duties.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
A Series of Accidents,

ST. PAUL. Jan. 2.-Dispatches from St
Louis report a great decentralization in the
electric wires in that city and several ser
ious accidents occurred. A dog was killed
by ar electric wire and the lady owning it.
STOPPING to pick it up, was knocked insen-
sible. Her husband ran to pick her up
and received a severe shock. A fireman
rushed to their rescue and was badly in
jured.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
To Guard the Mile Square.

PIERRE, Jan. 2~.-Company A, of the
United States infantry passed through the
city yesterday 81 route to the mile square
on the Sioux reservation. Lieutenant Poore
commanding, was under instruction from
General Ruger to remain on the reserva-
ton till it is open to the settlers by the
president and to preserve peace and order.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
Spokane Sound as q Dollar.

NEW YORK, Jan. 8.-Spokane's owner,
Noah Armstrong, says the horse is as
sound as a dollar now. Referring to the
claims made by Kentucky, Illinois. Mon
tana, Tennessee and Washington as his
home, Mr.. Armstrong says Montana was
his birthplace and home.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
The Railroad Strike,

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. 6.-All thd.
strikers on the Mackey system werdI
taken back without prejudice, and operal
lions resumed this morning. The. terms al
settlement is a secEet and cannot bH,
learned now further than is above stated