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The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-03-25
THE LIABILITY or TNE Gov
ERNMENT fOk TIlE ACTION
OF THE NEW ORLEANS
MON,

There is much discussion "a. 10 the in.
ternational aspect OF tho lynohing AT
New Orleans inasmuch as several Of
the victims were citizens of Italy The
State Department in the case ot tho
anti Chinese mob nj Denver. aud tho
massacre OF Chinese at Rock Springs.
Wyoming, held that alien citizens ro.
siding here have the same remedies for
the loss OF life or property by uob vio.
lence as the citizens uf this country apd
no more. Ia hs.a ,..sc-, while secrc
taries EyAhrs and HAYARu ruled that
the United States was not liable. they
recommended that Congress voluntarily
make pecuniary indemnity as an act OF
justice, and Congress followed their adj
vice. referring to the ruling OF the
State Department, IA stated above, tho
New York Herald says:
higher. more just and, we think.
sounder view is taken by the United
States Supreme Court. Citing tho pro
visions OF the constitution. which pro.
hibit the States from entering into any
relations with foreign Powers, and vest
ing such power exclusively in the nation,
the Court, IN the recent case OF nltcd
States against Arizona, said The ma
nonai government Is in this way mado
responsible TO foreign nations for all vio-
lations 10y the United States Of their
inter national obligations" and then ad-
ded:
The law of nations requires every ma
Uonal government to use due diligence"
to prevent wrong being done within its
own dominion To another nation with
ia at f..f fl..y
OF.
In tho later case OF Baldwin against
Franks the Court held that Congress had
undoubted power TO legisla'c for tho
protection Of Chinese or aliens Of any
other nationality against pcrsecut ion or
mob violence in n State, since treaty
is supreme law OF tho land aud tho
national government must havo the au-
thoriry Tn enforce it's provisions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01

defeated. The Republican party has not for
gotten this. and is not likely 20 do 80 soon
DO you not think that ne deserves some
credit for trying 30 save his friends III that
clcction.'
Yes If that was the reason he deserted his
party But that is all bosh. He took the stand
he did because lac thought it was the strongest
side and would win
Continuing. the question was asked, what
do you think Of Mr.. X. f. Armstead's candi-
dacy: and Mr.. Peachy replied: Now; look
here thought Won were IN earnest. ! nave
no time g. Joke this afternoon
Mr. f. d. Peachv. being interviewed rela-
tive % the above subject. SAID that ne should
submit his claims C. the convention If the
delegates were fairly and properly elected and
represented the Republicans. and would ABIDE
by the decision Of the convention.
II have nothing to say IN regard 70 the
candidacy OF Mr.. a. c. Peachy and Alr. Ami
stcad.'
Mr. r. 4. Armistead being approached on
this subject said that he would be candl-
date for th- office of Commemorative Attor-
ncy and expected TO get the full Democialc
vote and aleoa large number of Rcpuhlcan
votes and for the latter hc would especially be
thankful as every one OF them would count
two. Treasurer John NJ. Dawson said as yet
ho was undecided a. % whether he would be
20 candidate or not. .
The Intermediate examinations at the college
are over and everything has resumed It's usual
routine Bu, the couutenanccs of some OF the
students bear striking contrast to others rs
some are clated "a their success and others are
woe bcgouc because their poles were not long
enough "to reach the pcrsimmon.
Many of our farmers are tins year gong 10
engage more largely than usual in truck rails
inc. rs il is more profitable. but the continued
bad weather and the recent cold snap have
somewhat retarded their operations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
FREEBURGER GOES FREE.
GRAND jury SdyS mr. ~ Not THE
MURDERER or GRdCTE JONES.


The Crime stiII Shroudcd in Mystery Dan
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'"'' wy
Cars 10 be Run Across the Bridge Lynch
.,..
""'s
NORFOLK. Va. Feb. 2S-lSpcelaL The
Grand ;urv .Vo,oiuin, into .bo murder Of
-. -. ,...3.. ;..ro
"'"o'' -l"h '""'S' "' ii"'' '',,'''
port to-day bat found no indictment against
any ono
M. r.,.,.,.,l 1..+ cclr,., " Irool,fr,or
nv '''.'
had been imprisoned ON in-aih'ichl SI"NA"9'
and. indeed. there was 10 evidence connect
ir,, him with ,b, ,.rin,o and De wa. in,ioedi-
"''iS "i7''''iN ''"
No clue 20 the criminal has been obtained.
About sixty witnesses were examined. uclud-
;r, p.,,ti., T,l.r who arrested Trocr-
L,,r,,,
white man was arrested here y'slefq,a.H,
afternoon ON pm. .i'.,i., VI LIZ h',i
49, i'e ~ -. H' 800. ~ ,'.,. MS
horse ana not having 'Ae money 10 pay Naii
i'iu''u' 80 III ~ 9't'',' M .",' '"l''5'
a snplSuh' NhcH me 1HIicu' "lu ~, ~.
at snort "ngs. ioilun'''el} negro si''ii''l'i
near hh'g A'T i 'll' "liI'i Tl,N"i ''.' .,, ..
Ms iI''"". ny ". ".' .'ii'.'' ''." g.
Only pointing lhr weapon pHts u'If ~" III
inc nloN %" 5nc "'l,i ~ '"''1' ~ ~ ~ 70 .,,i:
was arrt-i'u' '"' reg '0." Vu 1',' HIS
morning h' wa, sem on I'D .". l,'"i Sui
Wi' I'lu Ii"I i,"" ",',' ~ 80 ''.,. '-'- '
".7 l", ..'H ' .', m ...I, H., H.,
before 'iahc. iioI IN. WIN ,iueu99 ,vil ulis
I. prove l""1 ,"1 VII i'' ,i''i' i'"i'" ~ ~"
&. ADAMS uAleI l1o', was ely i'1, WI. H. ot
-, '''' .,'.''' Tl,, ,f'--.. Ia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
THE PETITION DENIED.
DanvilIe's City Council VIII Not Allow Cars
to BE Run Across the Bridge.

DANv1LE. VA, Fec. 2S.-ISpecial. THE
CITY Council this afternoon at a special meet
ing. by vote Of eight TO four, refused 10
grant the Danyille Electric Street Car Com
pany the privilege Of laying their tracks
across the iron bridge, thereby connecting
with North Danvillc. By vote Of seven 10
five the Council refused 10 submit the ques
ton 20 a vote of the people. The result 81
this action viii probably be return to mule
power on the street car line
The sales of leaf tobacco on the market this
week amounted to about two and a half mil
lion pounds for which about 100000 was
paid. The total sales for the month Of
February were j.i79977 pounds. which,
with the exception of June. 1875, were
the largest sales for any one month IN the
history Of the market. The total sales from
October lst % to-day were l7,02I957 pounds
which is an increase of 3,lgl, tj6 pounds, as
compared with the sale Of the same period ot
the last tobacco year.
Yesterday a cyclone passed over a portion
of Caswell county. r. c.. few miles south Of
here. which greatly excited the people.
II seemed 10 follow the line of the
valley Of Hagan's creek and therefore came
contact with no houses and its damage was
confined TO the uproOtng Of trees and the
blowing down Of few barns. Tho cyclone
seemed 10 be funnel--haped, and was accom-
panied 10y a roaring, dismal sound, rs OF the
rushing of many waters
Mr.. E. G.. Walters. % representative of the
Thompson Houston Electric light company,
Is here i'm conference with the city Council on
light. with % view of establishing plant for
the city. 10 furnish iucandescent light Tor the
benefit of such people as choose 90 ENJOY the
luxury. The probability is that tine plant will
be established.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01

An Enjoyable Dance-The Orange and Keys
Vile Railroad.

FABMy11Lr, Va, Feb 2s.-lSpecial. Not
withstanding the Lenten season, this past
week. has been rather gay one in the social
circle of our young people. it was closed
last evening by an lmprOmptu. though most
enjoyable dance at the Jennings House IN
which the majority of the beauX and bellies
participated.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs w. G.
Brown (chaperonesl, light, tan. white hya-
cinths and diamonds. Miss c. Vaughan, white
null and pink trimmings Mrs. II. Lea: Miss
Pearl Cunningham. a dress Of maze and beau
tiful natural flowers; k. Nenable: Miss Nettie
Morton. q handsome dress of purple. with Old
rose trimmings and ruby ornaments; Mr.. j.
NJ Nenable: Mamie West, black. with orange,
diamond ornaments. &. b. Cunningham
Miss Josie Morton, cream and blue surah. ma
tural flowers: Il. +. Irving; Miss Carrie LII
hanfel. light blue MORE, hyacinths: Mr. j..
Lyon: Miss Bessie Gill, pink china silk. with
handsome lace; Irving Bueg; Miss Grace
Moncure. white albatIoss, with blue silk; II.
Morris. Miss Katie Russell, black lace and
Gala lilies: j. Stokes Miss Mamie Blanton,
pink crepe, ribbon trimmings, white violets;
c. II. Howe.
Among the men present were Mr.. F. W.
Mckinney. Mr. X. Cralle. Mr.. G. Price, Mr..
c. Smithson, Mr.. W. Scott and Mr.. H. Ste
ger.
For many months past the Orange and Keys
Vile railroad has been IN bad financial
condition. and tied up in the courts.
There was meeting OF stockholders here
to-day for the purpose of turning the road
over 10 new construction company. IL Is
greatly desired by the counties through which
the road Is 20 run that such an arrangement
will be made. for Il will open up a good cOun-
try which now has practically no outlet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01

The County Officers of King william-f' NJ
e. A. Work.

WEST PoINT, Va. Feb. 2S.-ISpehai'l -Nir.
T. H. Edwards. a promising younS lawyer oi
Upper King William, VIII soon lacHe III west
Point. e., A.
The West Point Young Mems nrl5.laI As-
s1caton is at work with much ~ uu''' i1l.
Although but a few months old. y mas ,l.'.iS
Oh foot for public re9clug-r ~ AVA. u""5 >
sadly needed hcroan for ouu ni'Pio'o-
mcnts for the young men of the wv. -.
Notwithstanding the rumored 49, VI ~
terminus from West Point, req e''''' i'''
begun 10 move. 90, To-, ,,.o,.
II is reported that a cotton ship on heI way y;
to our port sighted large scho0i VI "''''''' -
the Chesapeake Bay. ,.,,;ro.,
The Democratic Convention ~ Wiliaw
county officers will meet at hing Miliialn
Court House on March 10TH Inc ,',,,,,, ~
be filed are sheriff, treasuter ool ~ he
wealths attorney and commifsipn.er 20 ON a,
revenue. for the last two OF wR,,,,n tlei1 ~ = a.
active canvass in operation. nlesSIs. -, 80
Lewis and Isaac Diggs are bog W. h''aS
cure the nomination for the So'livl,Me"'e.a
attorneyship. while Messrs. III "adS ~
George Lindsay are wOfklngio' WV
siODer of revenue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
BRAVE POWHATAy GIRL.
Miss Phaup Gets the Drop on An ImpeTti.
nent Tramp.

The species of tramps seem to become a
great burden 10 the rural population Of this
State. and Powhatan county seems TO be
singled out by that class for their daring
attacks ON peaceful citizens Yesterday
morning "a tramp called at the house of Mr.
Phaup. farmer, at Moseley's Station, and
demanded something TO eat blr. Phaup
happened 90 be- away at the time and only his
wife and daughter were IN the house.
The regular breakfast hour being over. Mrs.
Phaup gave him some bread and butter. but
the tramp did not seem to be satisfied. and re-
monstrated in a rather impertlnent manner.
and declared that he wanted hot coffee. Miss
Phaup told him 10 wait at the door for a mo-
ment, but instead of going for the cofee-pot
She armed herself with her fathers
double-barreled shotgun. When she opened
the door again the tramp was greatly sur
prised by seeing the gun directed at him.
Tie beat hasty retreat for some distance, but
then coolly hauled pistol out of his pocket
and began 10 fire at the courageous Young
lady. The latter returned the compliment
and the tramp deemed il advisable to take TO
his heels. When seen last he was on his way
towards Richmond, following the railroad
track
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
FIGHrTNG THE APPOINrEE.
Mr.. McIaughiin's Opponent VIII EndeaVor
to Prevent His Confirmation.

LYNcHnuRG. Va, Feb. 2S.-lSpcciall-The
faht over the postmastership in this city has
not been concluded yet although Mr.. 5. VI.
Mel auehlin was nominated to the Senate by
the President last night. and to-day some OF
the leading Republicans OF both colors nave
been in session here. and have formulated
strong resolutions and papers f. be carried on
Tonight to be presented before the Senane
Committee Monday, protesting against the
confirmation OF the app1utee. In the mean
time Mclaughlin and ms friends are confident
of success. but are watching all the points
very closely.
The negro who was run over ana horrply
mutilated Yesterday on the Chesapeake and
OHIO railroad. O. mile below tins city. was
named Joe Holloway. Nobody knows how lie
came 10 bee run over
Mr.. William 7. Monroe, well-known eiti,
zen of Amherst county, near tins city. deI
today, aged II years.
Tbe new shoe factory in this city IS mectns
with wonderful success. though only sl"it
time il operation. One Of the best feairres
of ills THAT lar-e portion OF ITS employs arc
natives OF this city. especially the girl depart
ment.
Ihetohacc0 sales this weckhaye tu eyceeueu
any of tie wear. and show an excess over me
sam, time last year of 66i,240 POUNDS, WIN
prices very satisfying 70 the planters
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
OLD UILLTfBSBURG.
Interviews with Political Aspirants-Coiiege
Ixaninations-The Farmers.

Ixaminations-Th Farmers.
WILLIAMSBURG. Va. Feb. 2S.-lSpecial. j.
The subject Of the spring election for county
Offices Is now attracting attention. This fact
II made manifest. not only by the little groups
seen IN earnest conversation about oar streets
on Saturdays. and ON other DAYS when
the sOyereigns are out ~ tull force, hut
indicated by the increased attention
which is paid 10 the average citizen
a. he travels over highways. A. the time for
the election approaches a marked improve
ment is noted IN the manners ana pohtehes
OF certain class of our people. FOR the nearly
salutations and the defercntlM bows which
now greet the voter would do honor t0a Ches-
terheid
Your correspondent desiring 70 inform our
people of the position assumed by these as
piTants for their favor. has interviewed some
Of the most prominent candidates Tor tAe Oh
fee Of Commonwealth attorney. The pres,
ent incumbent. Mr.. A. G. Peachy. when asked
II be- would be a candidate for reelection said
why, certainly nm candidate, and am
going In for the Republican nomination,
which, If get. will be equivalent 10 an cleo
ton. II / do not get it shall assist the one
who does get it,"
What IS your brother. Il. d. Peachy, going
70 dor"
Il understand that he, also. is trying for the
domination this time"
DO You think he viii get il?
'Well, should say not
WHY"
''Becvase In 1857 the nomination from the
Republican party was offered him and he re-
hsed IL. and ran on a mixed ticket--lnde-
sendent-and he and the whole state were
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
LiTIN IND GEEK.
should the Average Young Mans Course of
study Embrace Them;

study Embrace Them;
IN intercollegiate debate between the
Washington Literary Society, Of Randolph
Macon College and the Philologian Society,
Of Richmond College, occurred at the former
place last night.
The novelty Of the debate was that the ques-
ton was unknown 10 the speakers until they
reached the rOstrum.
The following question was then handed
them by the Judges should the course of
study Of Young men, who do not intend 10
enter the learned professions or 20 teach, en-
brace Latin and Greek.'
Mr.. d. W. Dver.of Randolph-Ma opened
on the affirmative. lie SAID that II Is imp0s-
slble 20 have a correct knowledge Of English
without knowledge of Latin and Greek.
This gentleman was quite humorous as he
nswercd the gentlemen If the negative.
M Frank Williams. az Richmond College,
foN,Ayed on the negative. He referred %
Chalnccv NJ. Dopew. Gould and Vanderbilt
as mon who had attained great wealth and
usefulness with only common school educa-
ton.
lie grew eloquent indeed as he said: The
men who have built UP the South and the men
who have built up the North have been those
who have done 1t not 10y having a classical
training, but by sweat, pluck and prOwess."
Mr.. ID; Kern. Of kandolph-Alacon then
said for thu affirmative. Gladstone Is a elias
steal man. Place him in the balances with
Gould and Vanderbilt, and which way will
the scales turn: The training received from
Latin and OhNek will tit Us for any sphere Of
life.n
Mr.. II. T. Williams. brother Of Frank, fol-
lowed as secotd on the negative. He said:
1t is not Gladetone's knowledge Of Greek,
bat his excellent knowledge of human nature.
which has placed him az the head of the Old
Ship of State. The men who have been the
most useful, and done the most good in this
world have been those who have not known
the classics. Experience is by far the better
teacher
The judges were quite distinguished. Ran
dolph- Macon was represented by Colonel
Morton Marye Auditor Of Public Accounts,
and Colonel Thomas Whitehead. Commits
sioner of Agriculture. | Mr.. S. l.. Kelly, at
torney-at-law. and DR.. NJ L. Dawson. OF this
city. represented BchIA ond College. The de
bate was decided 10 DE 4 draw
The Randolph Macon College orchestra
rendered delightful mrfc. The Richmond
College boys. were muchN pleased with kind
attentions of their dAlph-Macon "oppo-
nents."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
OTHER ITEMS.
C0yTRACT FOR CYLINDERs.
Richmond Locomotive and Machine Works
Secures IA Big order.


The mammoth cylinders for the two ships
now building in the Newport News dry dock
for the Morgan Steamship Company will be
furnished by the Richmond Locomotive and
Machine Works.
Single engines of the triple expansion type
will be used in these ships.
The cylinders will be of extraordinary size
and will weigh nearly double those Just cast
by the Locomotive and Machine Works for
the United States bsttleship Texas, which has
double engines and consequently rs many
cylinders as both the ships nov under con-
struction at Newport News.
The six Texas cylinders weigh about $4,000
pounds while the six for the Two ships will
weigh about 900 pounds.
The promise Of similar work from Newport
News for the Locomotive and Machine Works
here seems indefinitely great, and already
high class mechanics are seeking engagements
In Richmond To meet these requirements.
The plant of ship building AT Newport News
is the largest in the United States, and 1t
would not be surprising To learn that IN few
years il employed 5000 men.
The proximity of 50 important q nelghDer
will be Of great value TO the trade OF Rich
mOnd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01

The grand officers will visit Helry Clay
Council on Tuesday. March 9th
Last Thursday night the Ashland Lodge. /.
o. &. Il. had quite pleasant evening.
Several new members were taken in, and Of
fcers for the coming quarter installed. After
the business was disposed Of the lodge
was entertained with readings. songs. &c.
Then refreshments in abundance were served.
All of the horses If the Hanover stables are
now at the farm Of their owner. Mr. J. J. Car
roll. and our good friend Bob Harper is al
ways ready 10 welcome any visitors and give
them any information they may want re-
CARDS horses. He never tires telling Of the
wonderful things Vivid can do and has done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
STATEN Clock Identified.

Charles Fuller was arrested on Tuesday
evening last on Broad street ss a SUSPICIOUS
character for having in his possession clock
which was supposed to be stolen; lie was sen.
10 jail to await the appearance OK an owner Oh
the clock.
Yesterday it was identified as the property
of Messrs. Levy 4 Davis. from whose estab-
lishment il had been stolen. IL seems that
the thief had effected an entrance oy break
inc window In the rear part Of the ouuoang.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
FAIR GROUNDS SOLD.
Lexingtons Expeditions Did Not Pay-No
Meeting Of the '. VI. L. Board.

LEXINGTON. Va. Feb. 2s.-lSpecial. The
grounds Of the Rockbridse County Fair, con-
sisting Of eleven and a hall acres, was sold
to-day at public auction 10 Colonel G. w.
Irvine for $3.50. This property lies in the
suburbs Of the town The fair has been
in a very prosperous condition until the
last two years, since which time it has not
paid. thus causing the authorities 10 discOn-
tinue the annual exhibition The fair has
been @ thing of much pride to the people Of
Rockbrdge who looked forward 10 the annual
exhibitions with pleasure hence there Is much
regret that the old institution Is no more.
The Board of Visitors of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute failed t. have a meeting az last.
as there WAS no quorum. Hence the members
VINO did come retuno 10 their homes to-
dav. No definite time was st for the next
meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
Executive Matters.

Governor Mckinney yesterday received, q
re0uisition from the Governor Of Kentucky
for six persons now in Virginia, who are
wanted in Kentucky for some crime. The rem
dition papers We're issued.
The Governor received from the Secretary
of the Treasury letter, asking that exclusive
jurisdiction be given 10 the United States IL
the ground at Roanoke. on which public
building Is 10 be situated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
A Maniac Kills his Wife.

PIrrsBURG. Pa. Feb. 2s.-,At Parnassus. q
little town on the Allegheny Valley railroad,
seventeen miles north of hero, at 7 O'Clock
this morning, John Copelandy we'll known
and highly respected resident, was seized with
a sudden attack Of mania. and rhot his wife
four times. killing her almost Instantly. He
also attempted TO shoot his two children. but
they escaped. Copeland had beet an inmate
of an insane asylum, but was recently dis
charged as cured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
Electric Cars for Bristol.

BRrsroL, Tenn, Feb. 2s-[Special- l--Bris-
tol will no longer be bored with slow horse
ears. The street railway has been sold 10 the
Electrical Engineering and Construction ION
Company for large sum OF money, anu I rbs
FIXTURE street-car Of this city will be run by :
motor.man. A large number Of hands are at
work to-day ON the foundation for the plant.
The electric light viii DO run BY the same
power.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
rbeIptr,IIgent Composttors.

Considerable interest is taken in the cleo
ton on the 9Th of this month of delegates 70
represent Richmond Typographical Union IN
the thirty-nin,h annual session of the Inter
national Typographical Union: Richmond is
entitled 10 two delegates, and the Interna-
tional Union meets in Boston next June.
Messrs. Alexander Little and w. s. Gill were
the delegates TO Atlanta last year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
Cut While Fighting.

Friday about s p. NJ. a difficulty occurred
between Thomas Livsie and Hardin Luckert,
two employees of Rountree's trunk factory,
while leaving the establishment. fight en-
sued during which nack Ts w rscs;Sad i Win sghs
INJURIES ON the nose aisd right side. Livsie
was arrested last nigh, and locked up in the
Second police station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
Horses Run Away.

The horses to Mrs. II, w. Rountree's car
riage became frightened yesterday afternoon
Second TO Leigh, aud dashed into fence at
the corner. The carriage was shattered. but
Mrs. Rountree and the csrriage-driver escaped
injury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
uayoyER HArPsyISGs.
po,itie. Mt re,er-nest-Css ambition oil MIS-
cranberry and Mrs. Brown.

ASHLAND. Va. Feb. 2s,-lSpeciai oa-
tics are beginning to agitase the usually qui'o
citizens Of Hanover. and there are numDer
of patriots" who are anxious to serve inc
dear people" c,,,or,v
Mrs. Cranberry, wife Of Bishop GrsnneIiy,
is better after being quite indlsposed IoI 'po,e
A q. Brown, presiding elder of this district.