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The morning call., 1892-02-01
CLEVER ESCAPE.
A Detective OutVitted by an
EmbHZZIer.
William HyeT Jumps From a Moving
Train and Disappears.
The JOurney From San Francisco 10 Pitts
kHrg-The Handouts Removed After
the Second Day.
Frscial TO THE MORNING CAst..

JERSEY CITY, Jan 91.-A dispatch was
received here from Detective Dalton an-
nounciDg that William Hyer, the en-
bezzler, had escaped from lis custody
in q sleeping ear at Pittsburg early
this morning. Hyer was being returned
from San Francisco on a reQuIsition,
after a protracted legal fight. 1t is said
that Hyer's wife was on the train and as
sisted In his escape. Dalton is severely
criticized for not having another officer with
him to look after his prisoner.
Detective Dalton reached Jersey City
tonight. Superintendent Of Police Smith,
Chief Murphy and a number of city
detectives were awaiting him. Mrs.
Hyer was aboard the car and was met
by her brother, whom she embraced
affectionately. She looked fearful, but
triumphant, and was evidently rejoiced at
her husbands clever escape. He's got
away" said Dalton 10 Chief Murphy. HE
left the train about o'clock this morning."
DlltOn's story is as follows "Hyer and his
wife gave ME no trouble. They seemed con-
fideut Of lighting the case successfully in the
courts here, and there is not one man
in a hundred who w0uld not have trusted
him. For two days l compelled
Hyer to wear handouts. bat took them of
when convinced that he meant to treat me
right Mrs. Hyer acted like a lady, and
they were so afectiOnate | would have
staked my life he would never leave her.
The Hyers retired about 10 o'clock last
night They occupied Berth 3 and |
occupied Berth 4, directly opposite. bad
Hyer's clothing in my berth to guard against
trouble. l was taken sick about O'Clock
and went to the tOilet-rOOm. Tie train was
then at Alliance, Ohio, 40 miles west Of
Pittsburg. When | went back TO my berth
l spoke to Hyer and lie answered me.
A bout o'clock l saw Hyer's clothes
were gone and knew what had
happened. ! did not speak to
Mrs. Iiyer until ] reached Pittsburg, when
l asked her where her husband was. She
said "Aint he with YOU" and pretended
TO be surprised Hyer must have got out of
the car window as l saw where his
feet had scratched the paint. | sent
a message to the Chief of Police at
PiUsburg by a uniformed officer at the
depot. and also notified the detectives along
the line of Hyer's escape, and offered
reward for his CAPTURE" Dalton claims to
he physically exhausted, and lie certainly
looks like sick man.
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READY FOR WAR.
A PriZe-Fighter Guarding the
Schooner Gar.

Woe betide the clearinghouse runner
that tries to steal any more of the sailors
out of the schooner Gar. Saturday night
sSme sharks" went off to the vessel and
not only took one of the sailors but also
carried off all the clothing belonging to
Mexican boy named Manuel Leon, not even
leaving him spare shirt. Yesterday morn
ing tie captain learned that the thieves had
declared their intention of paying another
visit TO the schooner before she sails, so he
determined to place a watchman on board
TO guard the little craft and her crew until
she is ready for sea- The schooner is lying
in Mission Bay, and about O'Clock yester-
afternoon the captain was taken off 10 the
vessel together with his newly engaged
watchman, who proved to be none other
than Page, the prize-fighter, who recently
figured in the ring with the negro Duncan
for an opponent. Page was armed with a
heavy double barreled shotgun and a big
Colts navy revolver, and has strict orders
to allow no one on board without the cap
tain's permission. Should the sharks"
attempt another raid on the vessel the
chances are that some one will get badly
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RUssIA's PEASANTS.

Echeme for the Restoration Of serfdom
Throughout the Empire
PARIS, Jan. 31-AccoTdiDg to adyices
from ST. Petersburg, the Gar intends to
initiate measures for the restoration Of serf-
dom among peasants. Reports from many
district officials concur in the statement that
the increase Of population in the villages
is 80 great that land belonging to local COM
munes IS insufficient TO support all the mem
bers. The Government with a view Of
remedyiug the evil. proposes 10 a.
lot 10 the peasants vast tracts Of
land under considerations similar to
those OF serf tenure. One-third Of the
harvest is 10 be stored in communal maya
zines for the support OF the peasants, one
third to be sold 10y the Government for the
payment Of local debts to the State
and one-thiTd TO be retained for
the payment Of Government taxes. The
peasants viii not be allowed TO move from
the communes, but viii be bound to the
soil and Obliged to fulfill the contracts with
the State. The system viii be first applied
in the provinces OF Samara and Sarat0ff,
and, II successful extended al over the
Pmulre
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THURMAN FIGHTS.
He Beats an Old Enemy Who Attended
the Brewers Ban.

He Beats an Old Enemy Who Attended
the Brewers Ban.
The Brewery WOrkmen's Union had
ball at Saratoga Hall on Geary street last
night aud the ball was a success in every
way.
But something occurred that was not
down on the programme. but it was never
theless of great interest TO the participants
in the festival.
Several months ago one Albert Traeger
was convicted in the criminal court of hav-
ing committed a feOnious assault on the
sister of Alfred Thurman, the Secretary of
the union. Fuhrman and his friends at
tended the ball and late in the evening
Ttaeger appeared. Fuhrman saw him as
soon as he entered the room and rushing
toward the spot where he stood struck him
a singing blow in the face.
The two men, both very powerful, grap-
pied. Traeger was borne TO the floor aud
kicked down the stairs. His face was badly
cut and he limped off with the assistance of
his fripDdS
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Salvation Army Roughly Treated
by a Mob.
Special COmm6mOTatiCl Services Inter
Tupt6d by Rioters.
Policemen 0FsTp0BeTed and Several Of The
Soldiers Wounded - Their Flag De-
stFoyed aud Uniforms Ruined.
Special to THE NoRSrvs CALL.

LONDON. Jan. 81.-There was rioting in
Eastbourne to-day, caused by the Salvation
Army holding special celebration to COM
memOrate the founding Of q corps. After
theusual morning services the Salyationists
marched through the streets under police
protection and were disturbed only by run
ming comments and chaff from the crowds
On the sidewalks.
In The afternoon the mob rapidly collected
at the Salvation Army citadel and as the SOL
diers fled out they were subjected to more
chaf, accompanied by the singing OF Tlbald
parody, yelling and hooting. Several hum
dred welI-dressed men formed a CORPS,
twenty abreast, surging mp. and were fol-
lowed by the army to the beach, where it was
proposed to hold meeting Along the whole
route windows, balconies ande carriages
in the street were filed with citizens and
visitors watching the scene.
A huge mob awaited the army at the sea
front The police had great difficulty clear
ing a way for the soldiers. who had to cling
tenacioUsly to their instruments and flags
without daring even to attempt TO play
note.
Directly the service b gan the mob swept
down upon the army, shouting, Throw
them Into the sea" The forces Of the
police we're augmented and they behaved
most cTe1iJably, resisting rush after rush,
although nearly oyeTp0wered by numbers.
The Sslvati0nists were pelted with pebbles
by their foes through the hour they re-
mained on the beach.
When the service was ended the men,
bers u the army commenced the return
march. They formed TO parade with the
utmost difficulty, the assailants making fre-
QueDt rallies. but falling TO capture the Sal
vstOnSt flag.
Desperate #and-to-hand encounters with
the policemen we're continued A few
clergymen and soldiers were present, but
held aiOof. When the struggling crowd
reached a point opposite the BuTling-
ton HOrel, the police having become eX-
hausted, another rally was made and proved
successful. The flag was seized and torn
Into shTedS. The caps were torn from the
heads II tie Salvationists and tossed into
the air OF kicked into the roadway. Some
frall-lOCking lGSSeS who SWOOned from pain
and fright were nearly tTamp.ed upon.
The scene Of violence continued until the
army TetTeated into the "Clt8del," and even
then the mob was 10th 10 disperse, and stiIl
came into collision with police. Several Of
th- SalvatOnists were badly injured, and
their uniforms were al spoiled.
PANS, Jan. 51.-A band If tie members
Cf the Salvation Army met with a highly
hostile reception on the BO ulevaTd GCs
Italie 3 here today. There were a number
of scvfties between the r0UEhs ana the Sal
vatiCnlsts. 4 mob encouraged the assaults,
Kissing and hOCtiug the haraSScd band.
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STURGEON DEAD.
The llluStriOuS Divine Passes
Away at M0ntOn0.
Termination Of an Active Career in The
Field Of Christianity.
The Dead Pastor EulOgized by London
PaperS-The Remains 10 Be Taken
to England for Burial.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

MENToNE France, Jan. 31.-Rev. Mr..
Spurgeon died at Mentone, in tie South of
France, last night shortly after II o'clock.
Mr.. Surgeons end was painless. He re-
mained unconscious to the last.
His wife. DR.. Fitzhenry and Mrs. ThOrne
were present when he died.
LONDON, Jan. 31.-At all the services
held yesterday 10 the Metropolitan Taber-
naeie, of which Spurgeon was pastor, the
auditorium was packed. Rev. Mr. Pionson
end others offered earnest prayers and read
to the congregations telegraphic bulletins
from Mentone.
The morning papers contain long memoirs
and obituary articles.
The Chronicle appears with a mourning
border. 1t compares the dead pastor to
Martin Luther.
The Telegraph characterizes him as a
great, fearless and faithful minister and
adds: "He leaves void that will be filed
with difficulty"
The body will be brought to England for
burial. Once or twice during his last hours
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CONGRESSIONAL WORK.
Questions TO Be Considered Daring the Weel
in Senate and House.

Questions TO B. Considered Daring the Week
in Senate and House.
WAsHINCTON. Jan. 31.-The Wen and La
Abra claims VIII be brought to vote in the
Senate tomorrow.
The ClargeUt-Dubois election contest from
Idaho VIII be reported from the Committee
on Privileges and Elections the same day.
While it is thought that nearly a whole
week in the Senate will be taken up with
THIS case, il is generally conceded that it
Will be favorable % Dubois.
A number Of bills OF minor Importance
will probably be passed.
The House programme, for the greater
part, il not for an the week, can be told in
two wCTds-"Ihe rules" Although the
discussion las already consumed consider
able lime, q ere are no present indications
that lt viii he brought speedily to a close.
especially as il affords inviting opp0rtuni-
ties for speeches Of al interesting political
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INCIPIENT RIOT.
a Mob Excited Over an Alleged Murder Dis

Mob Excited Over an Alleged Murder Dis
persed By the Police
CINCISNATI Jan. 3l.-An iucpient riot
was quelled by the police this evening. A
great crowd collected in front OF an empty
building on Sixth street near Cen
trail avenue, recently n low saloon,
occupied by Nick Delmore. John
Hicks was found dead in an alley
in the rear Of this saloon a few months ago.
The verdict OF the Coroner was death from
an unknown cause The statement of two
women, recently made, that Delmore
drugged Hicks and caused his death, has
caused the arrest Of Delmore and was the
cause Of the fury of the mob. The crowd
was dispersed and the house was guarded
by the police after q tew doors and win
dOws were broken
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ST. GERMANS WILL.
The LegAtees Decide That They W


The Legatees Decide That They Will
Not Contest 1t.
Ferdinand de St German died in De-
cember, 1890. leaving property valued at
100000. Deceased left a young widow, to
whom he had been married but one year.
and four grown up children by his first
wife. He left a certain amount to each OF
Lis children per month and gave the widow
the use Of $4,000 as long as she remained
single. If she married she was to lose all
her interest in the estate.
Mrs German filed a protest to the pro-
bate Of the will on the ground that the
testator had been uuduly Influenced.
The protest was withdrawn on Sa turday,
the widow having come 10 an agree ment
with the children that she should nave one
fourth Of the property.
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LEAGUE OF THE CROSS.

Steady Grow II of the New Catholic Tenn
perance Movement.
Rev. Father Montgomery preached yester-
day morning in the cause of temperance at
Holy Cross Church. corner of Eddy and
Scott streets, and in the afternoon, as a re-
suit Of his efforts, enrolled another band of
young crusaders under tha banner of the
League of the Cross. Besides the boys of
the Snnday-sehOOl and sodaliies many
adults from the congregation gave their ad-
hes0n 10 the cause. The reverend gentle
man announced large acceSsions TO the
ranks of the older branches. now six In num-
Der, and said he would carry the crusade
into old st. Mary's and st. Bridgeps
parishes next Sunday and the succeeding
Sahhath
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New ORLEANS, Jan 3l-A Times Demo-
crat Houston Crex.l special says: Two days
ago four men went to the house Of John
Shields in NacogdOches County, took him
out and hanged him. His aunt recognized
the entire party, but the latter did not
know it. Sheriff Bradley took the matter
in hand and to-day captured three of the
lynchers, who were later identified by
Shields aunt. The Sheriff Is in close pur-
suit of the fourth man. The fact that
Shields stood in the way of au inheritance
is the alleged cause OF the deed.
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A sKIPPEK's INsoLENCE.
An English Schooner Captain Defss Ameri-
Can laws

An English Schooner Captain Denes Ameri-
can Laws.
BRDGEPOET Comm, Jan. 3l.-To.day
the schooner Gennou, of St. john, n b.,
sailed into the harb0r with the British
jack floating from her mineu, in
direct violation OF American laws,
providing that a foreign ensign must
be accompanied by the stars and stripes.
The flag was perceived by the people on the
docks, aud as the vessel passed excited
men greeted the flag with Kisses, mingled
with cries of Haul it down. Shoot it,"
Captain Trow bridge of the schooner
drew pistol and swoTe he
would shoot the first man who laid hands
on the halyards. When the vessel finally
reached Swords Wharf, just in the rear Of
the Fourth Regiment Armory, there were
over d thousand men on tile wharf. They
were joined 10y a few armed militiamen
from the armOry, who attempted to tear
down the flag
They were driven off at the revolver's
mU7zle by the crew. The American flag
was then hoisted on an adjoining schooner
and greatly cheered. The British jack
still floats alone on the Glennon. but will
be forcbiy displaced in The morning.
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ELECTRIC WIRES.
They Cannot at Present BE Remove
From HOusetops.

They Cannot at Present BE Removed
From HOusetOps.
Judge Levy has granted a temporary in
junction restraining the Chief Of the Fire
Department from removing the wires of the
Electric improvement Company from the
roofs of buildings.
The company claims that its lines are
thoroughly insulated, strongly supported,
and suspended at least seven feet above the
buildings that there is no danger from the
lines and that they cannot be stretched any
other way. The company also claims that
the Board of Supervisors has allowed the
California Electric Light Company to suS-
pend its lines along the sidewalks at much
lower elevation than those maintained by
the plaintiff.
The morning call., 1892-02-01
RACE RIOT.
Two Men Fatally Wounded in a Fight Be
fUsan Nagrn and Italian Eainers

Two Men Fatally Wounded in Fight Be-
tween Negro and Italian Miners
PITTsBURG, Jan. 31.-A Posts West
Newton Pa special says: A riot occurred
between Italian and negro coal miners at
Smithton, near here, last night Two men
were fat ally wounded and over a dozen
seriously injured. One of the fatally
injured was a bystander who took no
part in the row. The negroes were the
aPgressors, making an uBproyoked assault
upon the Italians with revolvers, knives
and razcTs. The negroes fed but were pur-
sued by posse, who captured four just as
they were packing their goods preparatory
to leaving tho county. They were locked
up to await the result of the injuries OF their
victims
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HEDsPErH's ATTORNEY.

Claim That the Fugitive Robber Has Left
the Country.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 81. Attorney Brown of
ST. Joseph, Mo-, was in the city to-day to
consult with Mrs. Hedspeth. He brought a
letter from her husband. The attorney said
he had been retained by HedSpeth, who was
in a safe place. He practically admitted
that the fugitive robber was in country
where extraditlon proceedings are OF no
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Pes Delegates Reach Home. .

NEW YORK, Jan. 81. - The Press Club
delegates returned home tonight, being
met at Ithaca by delegation Of newspaper
men of this city. The returning delegates
spoke highly of the hospitality of San Fran
cisco and other Western cities through
which they had passed. They have organ
lied an association known as the Wagner
Press Pilgrims" and an annual dinner will
be given by it.
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THE PUBLIC SATISFIED.
Action Of the Chilean Government In
dorsed by Citizens OF SANTIAGO.


dOrsed by Citizens OF Santiago.
LONDON, Jan. 31-A Santiago cOrre-
spOndent Of the Times says: Public opin-
ion here is satisfied with the procedure
of the Government in the dispute with
the United States. The press leaves it
10 the United States and other nations to
judge tie rights and wrongs Of the dispute.
Interest now centers on the precedent
which the United States is preparing TO
solemnly lay down for herself, and in the
question of whether her further demand
would be such as she herself would be pre-
pared 20 cOncede under similar ciTcun-
stances"
Congress has passed bill authorizing
TIE PIesldeut TO borrow $4,000, 600. in order
to withdraw the note Of the dictatorship.
The session has closed. The Minister Of
Finance states that he has arranged to
Withdraw the bulk Of tile excess IF the
fduci4rv pirpu1 ati,u
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A Book Valuable for Its Antiquity. a
chicago Inter Ocean.

Gently tried before Justice La Buy. Some
time ago William Reisenegger, who lives ct
755 Lincoln avenue, borrowed an ancient
treatise on Indian missionary work. said to
be 800 years old, and the only one Of its kind
In existence, from his friend Samuel J.
Brandt, proprietor of a literary curiosity
shop at 10 West Randolph street. After he
had perused the book to his content he was
asked TO return 1t, but said that it was the
kind of book he wanted and he guessed
he would keep II. Mr.. Braudl guessed he
wouldn't and had him arrested. just as the
case was called in court Mrs. Reisenegger, a
small, frail woman, walked into the court
room with the 5000 book under her arm, and
said that If her band didn't want to re-
turn it she would, and the case was dis
missed.
The morning call., 1892-02-01
HIS FIRST CHECK.

Disagreement Of Emperor William and His
Ministers OF the EdUcation Bill.
BERLIN, Jan. 31.-The Emperor has at
last been brought face to face with his Par
lament on the Educational Bill. It is his
fret check, aud be finds that even MS own
Ministers do not support him. He viii be
obliged TO fight out the battle alone. or with
only those seryile Ministers who echo his
very wish, but can giYe,h him little help. With
the Withdrawal from the Ministry Of men
Ike MIGUEL, HerTfurth and B0etticher, the
brains Of the Government would be gone.
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keep her free of water. They worked
in ice-c0ld water, endeavOring to keep the
pumps clear, but the weather was so cold
that much ice formed aud the pumps be-
came cloggpd. After the coal was exhausted
all the available wood work was used. This
soon gaie out and they were at the mercy
and hunger. At the time they were rescued
the tug was nearly full of water and would
not have foated much longer. All the res
cued men had their hands and feet badly
frozen
The morning call., 1892-02-01

BRUSSELS, Jan. 3l.-The town Of Chin
ayn in the province Of Hainaut, has been
visited by a terrible confagration which de-
stroyed fully fourth Of the entire number
Of buildings. The fire, which originated in
= church tower, spread with great rapidity
The fTemen, much aided by timely dow n
pour Of rain, succeeded in saving the threat
ened residence of the Prince OF Chimayn.
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discovered yesterday by john w. Wise,
a grandson OF the deceased, while
digging for the foundation of new stIuct .
ure on farm on which the old man died q
Thirty-fye thousand dollars in gold Is said
to be the amount recovered. Wise was
miSer during his life. In the keE in which
the gold was found was a will. and by its
terms the finder, John W. Wise, gets all Of
the treaSura
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A Revolver's DEADLY Work.

GREEN BAY (Wis.), Jan. 31.-Last night
three young men attacked a saloon-keeper
named Charles Van Loonan in his saloon.
He opened fire On them with revolver and
and set his bulldog at them. Charles View
was shot dead and one Of his companions
fatally, and the other seriously. wounded.
The morning call., 1892-02-01
GARZA'S STRENGTH.
An Incendiary Editorial in a Mexican
Paper,

Paper.
SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 31.-Munde, a Mexi-
can newspaper, published at Laredo by the
widow Of General Martinez, the Mexican
exile, says to-day that Cara is organizing
an army in the States OF Pamaulipas and
Coahuila; that he IS supported by
the people and many capitalists
and military men, who do not
openly declare their position. fearing the
wrath OF the Mexican Government, and that
Cara now has from 1900 to 5000 men. An
editorial in the paper concludes as follows:
"GarZa's cause is much stronger, n0twith-
standing the activity of the Mexican Gov
ernment. Our restoration is near. Hail to
the sacred rights Of the people! Down with
tYrantsI'
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WELCOME RAIN.

Indications Point to General Down
pour Through the State.
A low barometer and a southeast wind
brought more rain to this city yesterday
afternoon. 1t began raining about o'clock
and continued steadily up to midnight.
with no indications Of cessation.
According to the bulletins received last
night, only Fort Candy, Tucson and San
Francisco reported any PRECIPITATION up to
o'clock, but clouds were gathering at many
points along the coast, and the indications
are that the rain will be general through
ont the State
The morning call., 1892-02-01
A LncIeal LarcenIst.

John Tierney was arreTed yesterday
morning with several milk-cans in his pos
session in Mariposa terrace, and. as he
could not give an accounting for the prop
erty In hand, Policeman Clistman arrested
him for petty larceny. An owner is wanted
for the cans.
The morning call., 1892-02-01

Three hOOdlums, named John Barlow,
Ed Mclaughlin and John Healey, tried to
rob one Pat McEugh on Sixth street yes.
terday morning, and after good deal OF
screaming MeHugh escaped and the rObbeT
trio were in the tolls. They are charged
with ATTEMPT to rob
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saloon Wr.cked bv nvramite.

KANSAS CITY. Jan. 3l.-The saloon Of S.
II. Brenner on the south west boulevard was
wrecked by an explosion Of dynamite this
morning. b. Davis, bartender whom
Bremen discharged lately, was arrested for
the Primn
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An Old LADY Murdered

New YORK, Jan. 31.-During the absence
Of her husband Mrs. Joseph Senior. aged 73
years, was brutally murdered last night
and the house ransacked. The robbers
succeeded in securing S45 and escaped,
leaving no trace OF their whereabouts
The morning call., 1892-02-01
TRADE WITH FRANCE.
Comments OF Paris Journals on the Propose
Commercial Treaty.

Commercial Treaty.
PARIS, Jan. 3L-Negotiations for a COM
mercial treaty between France and the
United States are progressing slowly, and
It will be another week before they are
completed. lie Temps speaks deprecatngly
OF the new tariff, sayIngi French trade
now finds Itself confronted by the uncertain
and unknown" La Libertad and other
journals speak IN a similar vein.