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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-24
II.

The Magic City! How often hayo we
healS that name, and how we'll it has
been ap ,lied? "To what?" you would
ask. TO tn aclty Of Roanoke, tho Qucor
City of the So,. th, city which any in
habisant might 'ho proud to own ant
protect against the s''ande- and talk O.
those who are less fCrtunSte in theii
progress Why is Roanok q so fortunate;
because she has live, active men, who
are trying to advance and pi 'omote en-
business and advantages of Roanoke.
And who arc those men? Why. the
real estate agents and the energetic
young men OF our Roanoke papers, and
OF IKE ROANOKE TIMES especially. The
which, were it stopped, great would be
the loss to Roanoke. Long NAV THE
ROANOKE TIMES flourish
Other advantages ava the Roanoke
Machine Works, which employ a large
corps OF men, tho Rolling Mill, situated
III tho eastern part OF the city; the
Canning Factory is also situated in tho
eastern part. Another thing which
shows the prosperity OF Roanoke is her
hotels. which are always full OF guests.
The Continental, Hotel Roanoke, Hotel
Felix, and the Ponce dc Leon, which
has just been opened, are among the
most prominent of the hotels Anc there
is no end OF boarding houses. Wo have
some beautiful churches. The Freshly
lerlan, which has not been completed
very long the Mcthodists have q hcau-
tiful church. Which hts been completed
about year; tho Bapsists have one un-
der construction now that will be very
elegant and costly cdificc when finished;
then the Luthcrans have Just dcmol-
lshed their old church. and are making
preparations for building ~ new one:
tho Episcopal, Catholic, Northern
Methodist, and Second Lutheran arc
among the others. Among other costly
buildings are the First and Second
Ward school buildings. The railroad
Offices are 4 source OF Industry to a great
many young men.
Other industries arc the Paper Bag
FACTORY, street hallway, Bridsewatcr
Carriage Works, two furnaces. one at
the east end of the city and tho other
at the west end. Two railroads meet
here, tho Norfolk and Western and
Shenandoah Valley. We will soon have
another one, the Roanoke and Southern.
The Gas and Wat ter Works, tho Dummy
Line, Telephone Exchange, Mcssrs.
Robert and James Wright, managers.
Oar beautiful spring at the foot of
hlli Mountain is q source OF pleasure to
every visitor III Roanoke, with its pure
waite" gushing out OF tho mountain and
quenching the thirst or many weary
traveller trodding the journey OF life.
May the namo of Roanoke always be
as pure as ihc water OF that spring.
FLORA LEWIS,
Principals Grade, First Ward school.
Prot. Mauzy, principal.
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Two Negro Denizens In "rhe .Jur"

Emma Robinson was arrested by
Officer Eanes for having up her sleeve u
dangerous knife, sharpened like razor.
tancs turned tho woman over to Of
C + Merriman and rs the latter was
HNing her to tho station house, Lizzie
iAcSson intcrfered with the officer and
rs carried along. Both arc negro deni-
zeus OF Railroad avenue.
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III.

Roanoke is situated in the cast con
ira part of Roanoke county; it is in the
Blue Ridge mountains. The name Ro-
anolee is an Indian name Roanoke ha.
hcalthful climate, and has very prat.y
scenery. The country that surrounds il
Is very pretty and fertile. This place
has grown very rapidly in few years
Tho principal industries OF Roanoke are
manufacturing and the buying and soil
ing OF real estate. The people of Roam
oke are not worry sociable. There are
people here from different parts Of tho
world. Tho valuo OF property in Roam
olSe is between fifteen and twenty mil
lions. rho Norfoii, and Western and
the Shenandoah Valley railroads pas,
through Roanoke. There arc street
railways in Roanoke, one from Roanoke
to Salarl. and the other from Roanoke
TO Vinton. 1hcro nro seven religious
denominations in Roanoke. Thoy ara
the BAPTIST, Methodist, Christian, Pres
byterian, Lutheran, Episcopal and
Catholic. Tie schools here arc very
good. There are some very rrstty
streets in Roanoke. They arc Camp
bell street, Church street, Mountain
street and jefferson street; the business
streets are Salem avenue, jefferson
street, Commerce street ard Campbell
street. Roanoke has some very fine
buildings. Among the owners are Mr.
Woodrum, MIR. Huffman, Dir. Luck, DR..
Kirk ard many others. There are a
great many prominent people here
Some OF their names arc: Mavor w. e..
Evans, Or. o. Il. Flippo, Mr.. Penn. Hon
ii. s. Trout, Mr.. j. S. Simmons, Mr.. Il.
!. Mcorman and great many more.
The newspapers of Roanoke are very
good. They are: Tho Roanoke Daily
Herald, TIE ROANOKE TINES and the
Evening World.
MAGGIE MAY Bowers.
Third Grammar Grade, First Ward
School.
Miss Stone, teacher.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-24

TITO LicASE-COAL YARD-The coal
n business interfering with tho de-
livery OF lumber, we will Lease the priv
ilego to any responsible party CLARE
&c READ, oIico 3l6 Roanoke street.
Phone 70. dcc21to iani
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The yYoati,er rn-nnr

Indications: For Virginia, fair We'd
nesday and Thursday, northwesteriy
winds, much colder, with cold wave.
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Junior Hose Compnny,s Hall.

The Junior Hose Company will have
their Christmas eve ball tonight at s
O'Clock in their hall on Third ave-
nue. Is. w. The com pany intends to
have uniforms as soon as thoy can raise
money enough to buy them, and to fit
themselves up with n complete outfit.
The proceeds from the ball will be de-
voted o'this purpose.
Che Contract for tho Blacksmith shop
g Awarded.
Cofrosc & Evans, of baltimore, have
been awarded the contract for furnish
ing the roof to tho reconstructed black
smith shop at tho Machine Works, and
tho material is to be delivered within
thirty days. The shop is entirely cieant
out, and wo1limcn have started laying
the blast pipe.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-24
New LAW Firm.

Major S. Griffin, of Bedford City, and
William y. Glasgow, Jr., OF Roanoke,
have formed u copartncrship for the
practice Of law in Roanoke. Major
Griffin is we'll and favorably known
throughout tho district as 4 lawyer OF
experience and ability, and Mr.. elias
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-24

Tho people know tho value OF THE
TIMES as an advertising medium. The
merchants have filed its pages with no.
s!ces OF Christmas bargains.
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4 HAVE JUST RECEIVED TILE

4 HAVE JUST RECEIVED TIE
IL largest consignment Of singing
oanarios ever brought to Norfolk at one
timc Every bird is guaranteed ~ singer.
AS II spcoiai iMGccnlcnt to out OF town
buyers | will make tho following
Christnnas Offer: Ono guaranteed male
singer, one limo brass cage, one spring
hooh and chain, enc box seed, one box
silver gravel; al complete for SIS, pro-
viogd you will cut out this advertise
ne.it and send with order. Writo for
prices OF gold fish and aquari,ms. ".
I. WIGNERMAN. 90 and 81 CRANKY ST.,
Norfolk, Va. dec21-3t
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N IMPORTANT TO PARENTS AND
H. ERIENDS

One OF the most desirable and ac-
ooptab.o Christmas presents for amb-
tious young men and ladies is ono of
tho latest improved "Yost Writing Ma
shines." Call and see our special sup
ply. NATIONAL BUSINESS COL
LliGH dcc23-lt
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

SfhOlAb NOIISAo.
FoR RENT.
Wc will offer for rent until the first of
January q large ohics on tho first floor
of tho Exchange building TOR $40 per
month. Rent to begin from January
lst 1901. Call OF once on, or address
WILBUR s. POLE & CO.,
Rooms 8 ana 4, Exchange Building.
NOTICE. =
we can sell lots in the heart OF
tho town 1T 25 to 10 per cent.
lover than any other lots noar
them can bo bought for
sIMMONS, AMBLER& CO.,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
Buchanan. Va.
Ociee corner Washington and Water
streets.
M USIC HAS IT'S CHARMS.
We desire to call tho attention Of tho
citizens OF Roanoke and Southwest Vir-
ginia 10 our extensive stock OF superb
pianos OF the following makes Wo
nontion separately the celebrated
6 Everett" one Of tho best; also tho
Weber, 6tcck and a number OF others OF
fine mike. We soil them on easy tcrms
and guarantee al OF them to give cntiro
satisfaction. All you have to do is TO
call. ace them and DO convinced Organs,
all OF tho bost makes. constantly on
hand NJ. l.. SMITH.
dco2i-tf
n IMPORTANT TO PARENTS AND
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NOTICE TO WATER-CoNsuMERs.

On and after this date and until fur
shcr notice the water will DO shut oE
between tho hours OF II D. m. and p.
m., in order to store supply in the
reservoir for uso in case OF fire. j. G..
RAWN, Manager. dec9I-lt
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all OF tho bost makes. constantly on
hand. NIL. SMITH.
dco3i-tf
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call, ace them aud DO convinced. Organs,
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-15
TarbOrO Fair.

This exhibition, beginning October
29th. bids well to be the most remarka-
BILE in many respects ever attempted in
the State.
A good crop succeeding the disastrous
failure of 1889 has brought contentment,
renewed life and energy to the farmers;
therefore they will make extra exertions
to have their best products of the farm,
stock yard and dairy, shown.
The farmers too are proud of the sue
cess of their new crop, tobacco, and Of
this there will be a notable display.
Lovers Of fine horses will witness the
races. the number and extent of which,
including high stakes, will exceed any
number ever offered in the State.
The crowds will be large and of the
best people.
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Portraits for the State Library.

Within the past day or two the Libra
ry collection of portraits has been very
decidedly increased An excellent like
ness, in oil, Of Gen. Rufus Barringer has
been received, fine steel engraving of
Hon. Alex b. Stephens, first Vice Pre-
sident of the Confederate States; also a
fine Crayon Portrait of Major General
William D. Pender, one of the bravest
and most gallant soldiers who had the
honor to represent the "Old North
State" during those memorable days
from 1861 to 1865 At the request of
the donor, the Librarian placed the por
trait in the Art Gallery at the State
Fair on yesterday, where the friends of
this Distinguished soldier may have the
privilege of seeing it, after which it will
be placed in the State Library. The
striking likeness and execution of por.
trait is pronounced by competent judges
| to be one Of the finest specimens on exhi
bition a. the Eair. Til I are now some
thirty odd portraits in the collection.
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Supreme Court.

Appeals from third district were argu-
ed as follows on yesterday:
The argument in Commissioners VS..
Murphy, was concluded by G. NJ. Lind
sey and 7. G. Wooten for defendant
Edwards VS.. Bowden, argued by W. O.
Monroe for plaintiff and F. A. Woodard
and G.. M. Lindsey for defendant.
Smith VS.. Tirdall, argued by W. @.
Monroe for plaintiff and G. NJ Lindsey
for defendant.
Clafin VS.. Harris, dismissed for want of
printed record.
Burwell VS. Snow and Cook, submitted
on printed brief.
PEBBLES vs. Braswell, motion of de-
fendant for certiorarl, and motion of
plaintiff to affirm judgment.
Brunhild VS.. Potter, argued by G. NJ.
Lindsey and W. G. Monroe for plaintiff
| with leave to Messrs. Faircloth and
Wooten to file brief for defendant.
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HOG EXHIBIT

Mr.. Chas. E. Crawford, of Raleigh, is
among the exhibitors of swine, and
makes a very attractive exhibit.
Mr.. W. O. Stomach, of Raleigh, has a
splendid exhibit of Berkshire swine.
They are splendid animals and are of all
sizes, from two or three pounds in
weight to four or five hundred. Mr..
Stronach also shows some Poland China
and Victoria swine, all of which are fine.
This is the finest show of hogs ever made
in the State.
Holt and Bryant, of Burlington, show
fine Berkshire stock.
Other exhibitors in this department
are @. @. Moore, of Burlington; R. T.
Mills, of Raleigh; T. J. King, of Louis
burg. W. NJ. Edwards shows fine Po-
land China boar.
Racing.
The chief race of the day was trot-
ting race for three-yesr olds of the three
minute class. Purse $100; 60 per cent.
to first horse, 25 per cent. to second
horse, Is per cent. to third horse.
There were three entries.
G. D. Bennett, of Goldsboro, entered
'Stake." three-year old Wilkes colt.
w. W. Reavis, of Henderson, entered
"Tilden,' a gray colt, by Roanoke.
B. P. Williamson entered "Roy," g
three-year old, by Harkaway.
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THE TIN PLATE FACTORY IRA.
VELS.
A Baltimore Man Who Thinks it Exists
In the air for Political purposes only.
(FrOm the New York Herald.l


BALTIMORE, Md, Oct. 8. 1S9O-The
much talked about tn plate factory has
failed to materialize, and the best in
formed men in the trade here say that
the whole thing is political move in
tended to Influence the elections.
Mr.. John c. Morris, of Goldsboro. in
a communication 10 the Baltimore Sun
calls attention to the fact that the works
have fled to Chicago ard warns that CITY
that, in view of the near approach of Ell.
ection day, it must not cherish the hope
of keeping the said works .ver q week
at the outside, "Mr Quay has got our
tin plate works on the road, as theatri-
cal people say" he says, "and st. Louis,
Cincinnati, Louisville and San Francisco
must be allowed their turn till tic next
Congress is elected.
The whole talk abou: establishing
works to make tin plate here or ese
where is fraudulent political device. :"
continued Mr.. Morris, "to gull voters
for month into the belief that there is
to be a new industry created No tin
plate is to be made in this country. The
purpose in more than doubling the duty
on imported tin plate was not to cause
tin plate to be made in this country, but
to compel the American public to use
Pittsburg sheet iron instead of tin plate
for roofing.
"Our canning and domestic utensils
industries were sacrificed to further a
swindle. That this is the case is indi-
| Gated by the clause in the new Law tax
| ing the metal tin from tee free list and
imposing duty Of four cents pound
! on it. That would never have been
done if it had el intended that tin
plate should really De made in the Unit.
ed States. Cheap pig tin is required for
a real tin plate Industry. By putting
out silly stories just now Mr.. Quay hope;
to break the force Of those facts till after
| the election"
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Death of a Prominent Citizen.

Especial Cor of STATE CHoNICLEl
WILSON, n. c., Oct. 13-Died this
morning at the residence of his son-in-
law, A. Branch, Esq, in his IS year,
Geo. Joshua Barnes. Born and reared in
sight of the town of Wilson, his life has
been spent in our midst in the exemplif-
cation of the highest type of the citizen,
the patriot and the Christian. Full of
years and honory and first in the hearts
of his people, in the words of Randolph
on the death of Macon, We feel that the
last of the old Romans is gone.
He had represented the county and dis
trict in the House and Senate, and, until
advancing age prevented, he was an in
| fiuential factor in public life. No man
| has lived in this section who more fully
enjoyed the confidence and esteem of al
| the people He was consistent mem.
Der of the Primitive Baptist church
| T. O. DAVIS.
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His goods are widely known for excellen-
cy of flavor and the superior keeping
qualities of the cans.
The Blackwell Durham Tobacco Com
pany, Durham, N c., has by all odds
the most unique display eyer made of
tobacco at the State fair. Tobacco is
seen in all its forms, from the green
stalk growing in pot the article man
ufactured in innu,, g ,le shapes This
firm takes grest. 4e in the State fair
and these exbi : e worthy of any man.
ufactory of 80 in the world.
The NJ arolina Wagon Company
are agr Iibiting number of home
mad ms, which for durability and
Sc .re not equalled by any wagon
a the United States. 1t is graft
:. to see so many home made wagons
at the fairs. The wagons made by this
company receive the highest endorse
ment from competent judges as being
specially adapted to Southern uses.
Fair Notes.
OF the many exhibits, that of stock is
by far the finest in the memory of the
oldest visitors at the fair The thor
ough-bred stock, including blooded
horses is especially meritorious.
The CHRONICLE was shown the first di-
ploma ever granted by the North Caro-.
lima Agricultural Society. 1t was given
to Geo. M. Whiting, for the best display
of ''Blood Beet" in 1853. At that time
John Dancy, of Edgecombe county, was
president of the association.
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AMERICAN sOUTHDOWNS.

AMERICAN SOUTHDOWNS.
The exhibit of sheep is not very ex-
tensive, but the flocks shown are excep-
tionally good.
Maj. R. S. Tucker shows flock of
fifteen Oxford Down sheep. They are
beautiful, and constitute one OF the
finest f1ocks that can be found in the
country.
Mr.. James Norwood, of Hillsboro,
shows some splendid South Downs,
Hampshire Downs, and Shropshires.
Some of these sheep compete for the
| premium for the best fleece of wool.
Messrs. Holt and Homewood, of Bur
lington, show some Cotswolds, South
Downs and Shropshires. They are ami
mails which attract attention and the
pens are constantly surrounded by many
visitors.
Swine.
The exhibit of swine is superb. 1t is
magnificent. No fair on the continent
has shown or will show finer hogs thar
are seen at the State Fair grounds this
week.
Mr.. T. J. King, of Louisburg, shows {
number of fine Chesters. Messrs. Hol
and Homewood, of Burlington, show Po
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THE FINISH.

The race was called at 3 p. M, and
was for the best three in five, mile heats.
The trotting was fairly good, but some
of the driving was harshly criticized, and
it was affirmed by some that the best
time of which some of the horses were
capable was not made.
But it was apparent to OnlOokers that
Roy easily won the race in the fourth
heat.
The record was: First heat, won by
"Roy' in 2.49a.
Second heat, won by "Stake" in 2.511.
Third heat, won by Roy 2.47.
Fourth heat won by "Roy" in 2.52
Roy was announced as the winner OF
the fourth heat, and winner of the race.
PROGRAM FOR TODAY.
The State Fair Marshals will meet,
mounted, at the Yarboro House at $50
o'clock for the purpose Of forming the
procession.
Great industrial educational meeting in
Exposition Hall at 10 o'clock m. Ad-
dresses by the finest speakers in the
State.
There will be two balloon ascensions
to-day if the weather will permit
one in the forenoon and one In the
afternoon.
Meeting of the Agricultural Society
at Commons Hall at 8 o'clock p. m.
Race Programme for Today, Wednes'
day, October 18th.
No. Q. Running race at 1890 M, fol
two-year-olds; five furlongs; purse, $50
not less than three to enter, two to start
No. 3. Trotting to harness at l p. m
(Foal of 1880; one half-mile dash t.
harness; purse $50; 60 per cent to frs
horse, % per cent to second horse, L
per cent to third horse; not less thai
three to enter, two to start.
No. 4. Trotting to harness at 2 p. NJ
(2:4O Glass;; mile heats, 3 in 5; purse
$1OO; 80 per cent, to first horse, 25 pc
cent to second horse, Is per cent to thir
horse: not less than three to enter, tW
to start.
No. 5. Running race at 4 p. m., a
ages; mile dash; purse, $50; 60 per cent
TO first horse, 25 per cent. to secon
horse, Is per cent. to third horse; M
f less than three to enter, two to start.
. Programme of State Fair Speaking Ft
Q To-day.
w oClODLR 1O1ds IL a. 1A'
Address by Hon. Theo. Kluttz, Sail
: bury;11 AS am, address by A. 81. Eli
, Winston; 1890 p. NJ, J. M. Leach, il
}. Lexington.
WEDNESDAY EVENING 8 P. NJ.
; Commons Hall-Topics. Industri
h Education and Experimental Farmin
! President A. @. Holladay-A. and
q College. Opening Address.
v Prof. J. d. Kinealy-Subject: lndu
: trial Education.
Prof. Alexander Graham, Charlotte
is Subject: Manual Training in Pub
1t School.
n E. F. Lamb, Esq. Elizabeth City
is Subject: How Editors May Best Ad7an
Industrial Education of North Carolir
a Col. w. F. Green, Franklinton--Su
1t ject: Industrial Training in North q
D. olina.
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ALLIANCE PICNIC.

The Cary Alliance and Others will
Have Picnic on the 22d of Octo.
ber.
Especial Cor of State Chronicle.)
CARY, N. g., Oct. 13, 1S9O.-The Ali
ance at Cary, with the help of sister
Alliances and citizens of the community,
are going to give free barbecue, Octo-
ber 22d, 1890.
Messrs. n. Ennis,J c. Scarboro and
John Robinson are expected to be there
and make some good Alliance speeches.
All are invited to come, both anti and
Alliancemen.
Respectfully,
L. G.. ROGERS, Sec'y.
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FIFE In RANDLEMAN.
Five Hundred Conversions and 2I5 AID.
plicants for Church Membership..A
Great Meeting.

Especial to STATE CHRoNICLEI
RANDLEMAN, N. c., Oct 18th, $780,
Evangelist Flies meeting closed here last
night, and it has been grand success.
The results are fully FIVE hundred profess
slonS and reclaimants Two hundred
aud fifteen applications for church men,
bership-one hundred and twenty five
to the NJ. E church, siXty-five to the NJ.
T. church, fifteen to the Baptist. and ten
to the Presbyterian. Over five hundred
men came up under pledge to abstain
from Intoxicating liquors of any kind.
Cider sellers knocked the bungs out and
poured the cider into the street Old
gray haired men We're converted at their
homes and on the road from the meeting.
From twelve to fifteen visiting ministers
We're present holding up brother Flies
hands. From twelve hundred to three
thousand people present at each service.
His farewell remarks to the cCn,:rp cation,
the ministers, the committees, lie ushers
and tnen TO the choir, We're so full of love
and feeling that there was not dry eye
In the audience, and sobs could be heard
IN every direction. Such grand time
has never before been had in old Ran
dolph. Very truly,
JOHN 81. FERREE.
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The Cloverdale dairy, near Raleigh, has
its splendid Guernseys on exhibition.
The immense bull, the head of the herd &,
is favorite as to immense proportions
and general handsomeness.
Mr.. A. c. Shuford, of Newton, shows
some splendid cattle, nine in number,
and they are entered for various pre-
miums.
Other exhibitors of fine cattle are Mr.
W. G.. Allen, Raleigh; W. B. Smith
Forestville; M. Tomlinson, Rand's Mills
E. Timberlake, Louisburg; R. T. Mills
Raleigh J. G. Barker, Raleigh; A. B
Forrest, Raleigh; R. L. Daughton, Laure
| Springs; G. @. Moore, Burlington.
Mr.. w. G. Stronach, of Raleigh, show
six registered Jersey cattle, four of whicl
are young COWS. They are exceptionally
good cattle and are attracting much at
| tentiOn.