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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-13
CHARLOTTEsVILLE DOTS.
Mrs. Armstrong; AssaiIant Sentenced-Per-
sonal-Goat banquet.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. Oct. l2.-lSpeciall-
Judge White sentenced Hunter Duvall, con-
vcted of attempting an outrageous assault on
Mrs Armstrong, of Texas to twelve years in the
penitentlary, but granted a stay OF execution 20
allow the prisoner counsel 10 take the case to
the court Of appeals.
Mrs J. VI. Higginson died Sunday afternoon
at her home near Ivy. Her funeral was beid
this afternoon at st. Pauls, Ivy.
Miss Lille Shepherd. OF fluyanna, returned
to her home Saturday after visit OF several
weeks duration 20 her aunt, Mrs Christmas.
Mr.. George I'd. Blakey. treasurer OF Greene
county has been visiting his son-in-law, MIR Z.
ID. Shackelford. of this city.
Miss Annie Perkins OF tho same county, mas
also been visiting at AlT. Christmas.
William Christmas, OF Alexandria. spent Sun
day IN tins city.
1lr. b. F. Peyton who has been confined to his
room some weeks 10y illness, is nearly well.
Mr.. j. c. Matthews, OF this city, Is in Hanover
county visiting his sister who IS Ill.
MIR. GEORGE toyingtOn, OF Richmond, rs IN the
city visiting his mother lie has been ILL.,
mrs. Claude Munday, OF Nytheyllle, is IN
Charlottesville.
The Elder Cutler Of Richmond preached in
the Christian church in this city at both ser
vices yesterday. Tho pastor, Mr.. Abbott. is
conducting reyiyal in Mr Cutters Richmond
church
Cards are ont for the marriage Of Mr.. J. Ellis
Martin and Miss Mary Plnkard Bailey. both Of
this city. at the Presbyterian church, AT $3.50 on
the afternoon OF October est. ASouthern tour
is proposed.
Bishop Wilmer preached at the Episcopal
church yesterday.
Saturday night tho Delta Tau Delta Frater-
nifty. of the University of Virginia, had O goat
banquet" at Conway's.
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Notes.


Boginning with last Sunday series o. after
noon services have been inauguratod In the
chapel Of the Soldiers Home which viii be con-
Quoted hereafter every Sunday at O'Clock dur,
ing the coming winter 10y the several pastors OF
this city. The inmates OF the soldiers homo
a. well - any outsiders Will lie Admitted. Last
sunday afternoon the Rev. John n. Mason as
sistsnt rector Of ~. James church. preached an
interesting sermon TO the old soldiers. which
Was well attended.
The special services which have been in pro-
gres At Howards Grove have resulted In SIX
conversions They will be continued up to
Wednesday night.
were largely attended both on Sunday morning
and evening. Mr.. J. \. bowman, rector OF
the church, preached on both occasions; AT
night his sermon was an eIo !uent ana touSSilinG
NJ )ther." and wa. illustrated by many beautiful
and tender thoughts. 80
Mr. bowman IL a splendid reader as well as
fine preacher and is very popuisr with all
Dr. W. W Lsndrum Mt the Second Baptist
church. preached Sunday to large audiences
morning And evening In his evening discourse
he took occasion 10 refer 70 the career OF several
public mon and paid high tribute 70 the
mented Parneh and spoke with regret OF the
stigma upon the latter days OF his career
Rev Mr.. A. X. Moore. editor Of the Missionary
Weekly. the organ OF the Christian Church,
OBLIGATED at the services Of the Seyenth-street
Christian church on Sunday. 80,
Rev. Mr.. Il A. Abbott. OF CharlottesyIlle, who
has been holding services at the Marshall
street christian church Will continue 10 oih-
ciate this week. The meeting Sunday evening
was LARGELY attended. -,
Rev. W. C. James of Richmond College, filled
tho upit Of Trinity Methodist church SUNDAY
morning and evening. His morning text was
u ken from the first part Of the gin verse OF
the 9TH chapter Of Matthew From this he
spoke on the theme o. Matthews conversion,
and made q fine impression.
At night he preached a sermon from the
words And Moses said unto Hohab. Come then.
and 90 with rs and we Will dofhee good The
this invitation from Moses to Hobab WAS dis
cussed a. typical OF the pilgrimage OF the Chris
tan 10 the better land.
MIR James is a young preacher Of considera-
bic force. =,
Rev Mr.. Hartley Carmichael overwhelmingly
morning from The text Judge not that We DO
not ndged" and his theme vas that people
should clothe their acts and word. in charity
and not speak Ill OF their neighbor whom in
reality their own lives are open to criticism.
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time last Sunday during the morning sorv,ees:
Wh,le the offertory was being taken up, Mise
Swinfon sang . soprano SOLO. wnlch was en-
ioved itnmensely by the congregation.
baptist Schools.
Thu Raptist Sunday-School Association OF
Richmond and Manchester held their reguinr
onartsriv meeting on Sunday afternoon Win
ne Howard s-Grovs s,huroh in this city. fresi-
dent II. n. Elicit pre- ,ided, with w; H. Dnhlei as
secretary The meet az was formally opened ~
Mr. William Eilyson of the Second church OF
fering PRAYER. The c ,oir rendered very appIo,,
priatc selection after which the monthly ana
quarterly reports we re read by the supcrintenn-
ents of the various ,hools.
AZ tho conclusion of tho residing OF the re-
rorts. Rev. DR. w. ". Landrum. previously an
nounced as the speal :er of the evening; was ior-
maly introduced to he Association. The biiIo
Talk was one Of the most interesting ana IN
ttructive ever listen ed 10 BY this Association.
Most beautifully dill tho Doctor depict the
character of the sixt y-six books with IT'S FORTY
authors. showing d ,ep thought and research
on tho part Of the speaker Rev. ,. q. hirK'
pastor OF the Howard - Grove church, am rev
A. T.. Dickinson also addressed the Assocla'lnn'
The Association ad lourned with the benedlc-
ton 10 meet again he second sunday III no
vembcr With the Balm oridge-street church Man
The reports by schools were as follows;
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Personal AND GENERAL.
Bits of News Gathered Here and There by
the "Tmes" Reporters.

Mrs. Fannie ?. Fill, Of Madison county,
Va wife OF Captain William A. Hill, Jr., died
yesterday.
Mr. William r. Ogden. the well-known
actor whowas long q resident OF Richmond is
in the city.
Mr. Bernard Peyton. cashier of the Msr.
chants and Planters Bank. is out after his re-
cent illness.
Mr.. Carl Seibert. of New York, is visiting
his cousin. Mr.. John c. Seibert. vt No. m
west Marshall.
Ex-Commissoner Of the Revenue Y. G.
Haywood. OF Gloucester county, was at tho
Capitol yesterday.
There will be a Gospel temperance meeting
at Pine-street Baptist church next Sunday
afternoon at $3.50 O'clock.
Shipments of very fine celery in small
quantities are being received by our commits
sion merchants 1t sells for good price
Dr. F. W. Shield of Hampton. chairman of
the Elizabeth City County Executive Com
mittee is on the sick list with malarial fever.
The District Lodge Independent Order of
Good Iemplars, meets this morning az 10
o'clock at Central Hall on Fifth street. A
lunch will he furnished the delegates at IL
o'clock by Trinity Lodge, No. 497.
Among the visitors to Richmond Sunday
were Rev. DR.. David j. Waller. home Soc
rotary Wesleyan Methodism: Revs J. Ernest
Chapman and n. Carnocky. London. England
They are delegates to the Ecumeuical Coun-
ell in session In Washington and returned
Yesterday to that city.
Mr. Sydney Long and wife of Beaumont
Tex, are at Fords Hotel on their bridal tour
Mr.. Long is al old Richmond College boy
and his numerous friends in this city who 80
highly priced him for tho graceful. genial
traits which he possessed. moro than con-
graduate him in this Inauguration of these
the golden days of his existence.
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VIRGINIA STATE POLITICS.
Jupiter PluYIus Fails 10 Keep Mathews
Democrats at Homa
REPUBLICANS TO MEET IN HENRY
To Determine whether or Not to Place Can
didntes in the Fieid-Bnths Inde-
pendent Candidate withdraws

MATHEWS COURTHOUSE Oct. l2.-lSpeciaLl-in
spite of the storm which has been raging all
day. a large crowd was out to hear the political
speakers to-day. Colonel Meade Haskins' OF
your city, got as far az Old Point. Tho storm
stopped the steamer Northampton and tho
Mathews PEOPLE missed treat in not hearing
the Colonel. Mr. Jones, OF Gloucester, was on
hand and made an ablo and eloquent speech
on the issues Of the DAY.
Mr., Jones was followed by Mr. Robert NC
Candlish. the candidate for the House OF Dele
gates for the counties Of Mathews and Middle
sex, in powerful and exhaustive speech lie
dwelt at length on the oyster interests, ana
made soma sound and logical points.
Judge i. j. Christian and j. y. Stubbs maze
happy and Appropriate speeches. Mathews Will
roll up large majority for Mechanism.
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a Mystery Probably Solved-The state Fair
at Raleigh to Open To-Day.

R,LErGH, N. c., Oct. i9.--lSpsciall-Goyernor
Holt to-day made roquisition upon the Gov
ernor OF Louisiana Tor one Henry Jones ,col.
oredl. who is suspected Of the murder Of Mr.. J.
j. Gill in franklin county ahout eighteen
months ago. The murder of GIL was a very
mysteriou, one. and created great sensation.
q. w Shackleford. an Atlanta detective. who
has worked the case mp. has been appointed
agent 10 go to Louisiana for Jones.
The State FAIR will be opened hero Tomorrow
at noon in spite OF the fact that John Robin
sons circus will show IN the city At the sane
time. The opening address will he made by His
Excellency Governor Thomas NJ Holt.
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A Serious Cutting ARRAY Between School
Teachers.

WINSTON. Y. c.. Oct. --(Speciall-A stree.
car conductor named Eel was attacked by two
young men while on his run yesterday after.
noon and badly heat ND. The young men were
drinking and ringing up fares on him. The
affair Is receiving considerable condemnation
an il is thought those who made the a.
tack will suffer pretty heavy penalty from the
courts. Pell inju les may prove serious. as hs
had TO take his bed from the effeets OF them
news reached Winston 10 day Of a sad cutting
scrape in Broadbay township. this county, Sat.
urday afternoon The combatant. were ia
Long worth and Eli Thomas. Longworth had
secured certificate 10 teach the public school
at Eden. in the township. and this was contrary
to the wishes Of Thomas who entertained an
old grudge against l.ongworth Rash words
were followed by light IN which Thomas WAS
seriously il not fatally cut with knife Very
little hope is entertained for the recovery Of tho
injured man.
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FURIOUS GALE ON THE COAST.
Many Disasters at Sea Are Feared by The
Signal 01lCefS
SAILING VESSELS REMAIN IN PORT.
r.umbcrmen to Banquct-A Carnival OF Crime
Saturday and sunday-Prop'inentM Men
Die-virEinia Affairs.

NonroLK. VA. Oct f2-lSpecial THE storm
of which the weather bureau of this city gave.
notice reached Norfolk Sunday evening in al
its fury. The gale is from the northeast. and
has caused the tide to overflow many Of the
lower streets of the city but it is not yet at its
full height.
All sailing vessels have remained in port since
Saturday night, and there are hundreds Of
small vessels in the harbor ts-daT.
All communication with the life-saving and
signal stations of tho Atlantic coast Is sus-
pended. the telegraph lines being down. At
the United states signal station 1t is stated
that tho storm ls very severe OF Cape Henry
and that disasters may he expected.
Miss Mary Clement Lesyett. the woman mis-
sionary will be in Norfolk this week to address
the ladies of the various missionary societies.
Saturday and Sunday were verify black days
in Norfolk and tho police records show more
than fifty arrests for ofiense of all grades
The city has been thronged with faklrs gam
bers and thieves that followed the circus
which gave performance here Saturday night
The shell game was the one most generally
worked. though throe card monte ana o her
games were prscticed. he management OF the
show dlsclsimed that the men were IN any way
connected with the show and would not allow
them TO stay on the field which had been
rented
city visiting the Misses Dey. on Butte street.
ards are out for the marriage OF Captain
Seiby a. Harvey Of the steamer Luray' AND
Miss Many Southall, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
j. III. SOuthall Of Smithiield
The North Carolina Dressed Lumber Assocla-
ton. which was recently organized IN this city,
will give banquet at the Atlantic Hotel to-
morrow night Prominent lumbermen from
New York. hIladelphis: Baltimore and Wash
ington will be present. This banquet is given
to commemorate the thorough and complete
organization Of the lumber trust. Of which men
ton has been made in The Tines IL will DO
that aiew days ago the North Caro-
lima Pine Lumber Association advanced the
price of undressed lumber and 1t Is expected
that there will be an advance IN dressed lumber
in the next few weeks.
Dr. III. VI. Wharton. Of Baltimore is IN tho
city lie will conduct revival service at the
Ernn M ION .trnot Hp NJ sf chrrch this Wepk
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In tho Courts.

Cify Circuit Cotrf-The following suits
were instituted yesterday:
Benjamin Jackson against John Clinton.
Debt for s12f.
julius Wild and Bro against William Krause.
Case Damages. $500.
G. G. Petit against II. w. Wells. Case.
Damages, 800.
Henrlco Circuit Court-James d. Lyme.
keeper of small store at Seven Pines, who
was before the court short time ago charged
with being lunatic. was yesterday tried.
charged with making an assault upon his
daughter He was sent to ail for thirty
DAYS.
Tho motion for a new trial for Martha King.
the woman who murdered her twelve ycar-old
adopted child, will be heard this morning by
Judge Wexford.
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FIRE IN FREDERICKsBURG.
a Store Much Damagod-Personal and Poll
tical Mention.

FREDERICKSBURG. Va. Oct. 12.-IspeciaLl-
Sunday night about 500 O'Clock fire broke out
IN Harris racket store. corner Commerce and
Charles streets. The fire company was promptly
on the ground and soon had the flames under
control, but not before the stock OF goods had
been much damaged. The origin of the ire is
unknown. The stock and building were fully
insured.
Major W. W. Ashby Of this county. is an ap-
plicant for the position Of consul at Colon,
made vacant by the death Of Colonel ". h.
Sims. Major Ashby Is strongly backed. and it
is very probable that the President will appoint
him.
Tho receipts at the postoffice here during the
mouth OF September were tho largest within
the history ofthe city.
Professor A j. Montague. OF Columbia Uni
yersity y ashington city is visiting his brother
in-law, Colonel \. y. CHARTERS. of this
county
Captain j. n Barney has been elected dele
gate to represen. the Presbyterian (hurch Of
this city at the -hundred-and- fourth an
nual session Of the Synod Of Virginia, which
cOnyenes IN Roanoke Tuesday evening Octo-
Der 18th. Mr.. .. q. Howison Is the alternate.
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HENRY COUNTY Politics.
Meeting or tho Republicans to lie Held
Tho Alliance Candidate n Democrat


Tho Alliance Candidate Democrat.
MARTISsvILLE, VA, Oct l2.-On Friday night
three or four negroes got into difficulty on
Fayette street in town and one was shot through
the leg and another was slightly wounded in
the thigh. All we're arrested. Saturday a
young painter in town went with policeman to
arrest some negroes thought to lie gambling:
when the negroes saw the policeman they
started to run, whereupon the young painter
drew pistol and fired at them. wounding Glenn
Hairstan severely but not dangerously in the
back. The young man who did the shooting
made his escape and has not been heard from.
The Republicans OF this county have called
Tor mass-meoting Of their party. to- be held
on the 18th OF October TO del orminc whethe r or
not they will put a candidate in the field for tho
Legislature lively time is apprehcndel |, as
there are many whit Republicans here who
have never bowed the knoo 10 Malone and are
bitterly opposed to his present ollcy OF mae
ton. and take no stock in his false circular IN
SUI p ut OF that position.
L. IL. WrAy. the candidate OF the Alliance has
been long democrat and will doubtless
be supported by tho Democratic party. which
has made no nomination mp 10 this time.
Our tobacco crop ~ abont cured. and is fine
crop but rather light one. Already tho luy-
ers are IN the field IN the Irisburg district. aud
are paying from BIS TO SIS per hundred FOR whole
crops. some or which are not even completely
cured III the barns. ! estimate tho crop in the
Irlsburg district alone at about sl5J,OOO, and
there are SIX districts IN tho county
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The Vendetta" was seen last night in
Richmond for the first time by large and
enthusiastic audience. The piece is a strong.
well-connccted play, and not overloaded
with blood and thunder" There is no drag
from beginning to end. but the entire piece
goes with snap and vim from beginning 10
end. Mr.. w. A. Whtecar as the hero Count
Eomarri. does an excellent piece of character
acting and brings out wildly the strong pas
sl0ns OF the Italian nature His support is
large and good. and particularly noticeable
Is Mr.. william Ogden as the villain Marquis
de Nahr. This promising actor is Is bich-
mond boy aud pleased his many friends by
the remarkably good rendition Of the part
His voice IS good and his stage presence even
more handsome than when he was here last
Mr.. James X. Smith filled the comedy role Of
John Jenkins, of Chicago. with credit 10 him.
self. The scenery is really wonderful and
brought forth great bursts Of applause The
engagement closes with to-night's perform
ance. which deserves q crowded house
While the audience was gathering the con-
duct in one Of the galleries was shameful in
the extreme. and showed bad management on
the part Of somebody For at least fifteen
minutes there was a din Of whstling laughing
singing and loud talking. greatly to tho dis
turbance OF the better class OF the audience
The patrons Of this popular house demand
that Their comforts shall not be 80 utterly dis
regarded. and expect after paying for admis-
SION that the management will protect them.
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Geographical aud Historical.

The first annual address before the Society
for Geographical and Historical Study" of
Richmond College will 10 delivered in the
public hall this evening at o'clock 10y Il. A.
Brock. +. Il. II. s.. +. A. A. s., secretary of
the Virginia Historical Society. The subject
will be The Colonial Nirginian."
At the close OF the session of the society.
and under the auspices of tho library commit
tee. bust of the late Henry X. Ellyson, the
gift Of the family to tho College, will DO pre-
sented by DR.. W. w Landrum. 1t Will be re-
ceived by DR.. j. l.. H. Curry on behalf Of the
board of trustees
DR.. IT, A. Upper will preside for the trus-
tees and Professor Boatwright is to preside
for tho Geographical and Historical Society.
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GR4fSON DEMOCRATS
Nominate Captain Bourne for the House.
Veteran Reunion-True Bill.

INDEPENDENCE, Va. Oct l2-The Democrats
OF this lGraysonl county met in convention here
on the 9TH and nominated CAPTAIN Il G. Bourne
for the House Of Delegates. Captain Rourne
had been nominated by the Farmers Alliance
on the 81. lie has always been Il thorough
county. ~
The reunion of the Confederate veterans of
the county came on here thursday. Ii IS esti-
mated that AZ least five thousand peonle wera
present Everything passed of quietly and all
seemed TO enjoy IL. "''
The speci' grand jury emraneled by the
county court this week returned a true lin
against John NJ. lonng for the murder of hi,
faiher William Young. His counsel submittad
amoton for continuance OF his case till the
december term OF the county court, at which
time he will probably be tried
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PROMINENT MEN DIE.
A. W. Champ and III. III. Henderson-In
Honor of General 4. II. smith.

LEXINGTON. Va, Oct. 2.-lspcciaLl-A. W.
Champ, a contractor and builder, and citizen
OF considerable influence of thus place. died
suddenly this morning Mr. Champ was a
brother OF one Of the most influential citizens
OF thi' place, Mr. Jol II A. Champ. also builder
and contractor.
Another sad death il thai Of one Of licking
tons Oldest and most respected citizens, eI-
Mayor II. H. Henderson, who died Yesterday
morning after useful life of scveuty-seven
wears Mr.. Henderson was much beloved and
respected for his mony qualities, holding the
Office of mayor Of the city in the trou lesome
times and giving satisfaction TO all classes
The memorial window OF he late GENERAL
Francis Ii. Smith 10 be placed IN the Leo Memo
rial church OF this place and purchased by the
subscriptions Of hundreds of er-csdefs and adj
mirers Of the late superintendent arrived to-day
and was placed IN position by }. +. A. Rose, tho
architect. IN the presence Of the committee Of
ladies and gentlemen selected 10 witness the
proceedings I he final ceremonies will not take
place until sunday. when DR. llcBryde, the rec
Tor Of the church. will breach a special sermon
this being General ,miih seve nty-ninth birth
DAY. The cadets OF the lrgnia Militarg lnsti-
tute viii take a special part IN the proceedings
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POLITICs IN WILLIAMsBU8G.
Mr.. ID. Gardiner Tyler Address q Democratic
Meeting.

WILLIAMSBURG. Va. Oct. 2-lSpecial.I-To-
day is our county court-day, and owing to the
weather, the attendance Was smaller than
usual. No cases OF any Importance were ON tho
aocket' and HIS Honor, Judge Farthing. had lii
lie 70 90. 20 about noon announcement, ma.
made that the Democrats Of this vicinity would
re addressed by our candidate for tho Senate
~. Gardiner Tyler; soon fair crowd dlled the
courtroom 70 listen to the speaker, who ia no
Mr lyIer Mr.. j; II. .Crafford. our candidate
on the rostrum As "e'o seA'eu
RI ne meeting was called to order By County
introduced Mr. TYLER in graceful terms. tbs
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MP and began firing in every direction
but not toward where the thief Va.
lie lott his shoes. however which iel
to his detection lie proved to 10 a negro Nv.
ing in town named Hayward Thaxton M.
house wa searched and over sigD worth -,
goods OF every description was found storei
away there. in fact. nearly eyerythine
stolen from the depot was found besides a goni
many things taken from individual par les in
town. After being arrested tho negro confessed
everything. md with the most nonchalant Air
told how and when lac committed the various
robDeries. He was caught Saturday night aud
on sunday landed in sail al BOTdton his a
the boldest robbery We have ever known here.
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BLACKSTONE.
Rousing Meeting ofthe Demoeracy-Number
of Speeches Made.

BLACKSTONE, VA. Oct. 10.-To-day Saturday 81
at o'clock big tobacco warehouse here was
crowded with all audience of men. women. chill
dren and the brother in black, without refer
ence to race color. sex or previous condition.
but all up to snuff in Democracy and eager 10
hear Its gallant exponent. Senator John W.
Daniel. This gentleman in mastery effort
showed up the Republican party in il. Force
bill effort. its billion dollar extravagancc and
in Its tariff. silver and public land legislation.
lie then laid before he people with telling effect
the PRINCIPLES OF DemOcracy-yI2.: Liberty low
taxes and more money. This triplicate caught
the ear. heart and pocket of tho people.
Al the close OF the meeting, MIR Walter A.
Watson, nominee for the State Senate ana Mr.
Sidney i. Epes. nominee for tho House of Dele
gates. tickled their constituency in pleasant re-
sponses 10 calls. Hon. James L. Epes also
spoke.
The campaign progresses we'll. and Mr.. Wat
son and Mr.. kpes will 20 to Richmond in De
cembcr.