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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
Chairman Gordon's Retirement.

In another column we publish letter
from the Hon. BASIL b. GORDON an
nouncing his purpose to decline re-elec-
ton to the position OF chairman of the
State Democratic Committee. He says
that the long continued and enforced ne
elect of his private affairs renders 1t i'm
possible for him to continue in the service
Of the party in this capacity. He retlres
after two terms Of service, during which
he led his party in Virginia to great VIC
tories. His reelection was assured; there
would have been no name but HIS men,
toned for the Craftsmanship had he not
spoken as he has spoken.
Mr.. Goapos has made IN excellent chair
man and has displayed those qualities of
leadership which Mr.. BARBOUR saw in him
before Mr.. GoRpos was 30 well known TO
the public ss he is now. No man surpasses
him In unsclfsh devotion to the Demo-
cratic party. and his judgment. whether
OF men or measures, is seldom ct fault.
We have high respect for his character
and capacity, and If the party must con-
sent TO his retirement now IT will only be
because it wishes him to rest preparatory
to further service in its behalf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
Colone, Isv,ngston's sonene.

We gave the other day statement OF
saad Congress ought TO do at the extra
session. What the Colonel was thinking
about when no allowed the reporters TO
draw out from him such O scheme. we
cannot imagine. The first thing he in
tends to do is TO introduce joint resolu-
ton declaring 1t to 90 the intention of
Congress to maintain the use .of both
gold aud silver as currency on parity
with each other. This, said the Colonel,
will be notice 10 the world that we favor
bimetallisn. and we can then go on and
perfect legislation on financial subjects.
This declaration of Colonel LIVING
SHOWS seems to DO simplicity itself IA
view of the fact that the SHERMAN
silver-law contains the very declara-
tlon which tho Colonel proposes
10 make, and winch is part OF the law of
the land now. Moreover, the national
platforms Of both the Republican and the
Democratic parties contained in 1892 decla-
ralions in favor OF maintaining the parity
of gold and silver. So IL would seem that
II there was any virtue III resolutions aud
declarations the entire financial world
must long ago have bad convincing proof
that bimeiallism was favored by all men
OF all parties in this country. Colonel
LIVINGSTON will repeal the law
pledging the United States to maintain
the parity of gold and SILVER and then sub
stitute mere Legislative declaration for
what is now q statute of the United States.
We don't think such O scheme will com.
mand much support In either house Of
Congress.
What we most need. says Colonel Law
IscSTos. is ian enlarged currency" That
is to say. we suppose. imitation is the rene
dy for the depressed condition of the
country. We had 3 circulation in metal
and paper on the LIST OF July. 1881. of
el.603. 0IS. $685. enough. ono would think.
10 do all the business Of the country when
We recoilecs that moro than 90 per cent.
of the payments made BY the banks. &C.,
are made By checks. drsfts. Ac. The per
capita circulsslon vss In 1881 92AA7. In
1850, when the eouatsy was rich and pros
perous indeed. tbs per capita circulation
was only tls.sA
HIT eoneeding thst more paper etrouiA-
ton y needed. Why not provide for good
oiroulstiopr Why nottssus United Htatss
leooopxy not1o- -eresnbscks--to supply ne
Qnu(s of ths peoplsj Or. Il t1hss b nm
1cu>ol'ia pty aot provide to- allowing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
Paternalism and Small Notes.

The Democratic Administration at Wash
ington would seem not to be much alarmed
vt the spectre of paternalism. Despite
the theories of the old fogies who preach
the doctrines OF 1898 '99 and insist upon
it that the Federal Government ought to
have nothing to do with supplying the
currency of the country. the Treasury
officials at Washington do not hesitate to
announce to the public that they are pre-
pared to supply all small notes needed. And
this is done with the approval of JOIN q.
CARLISLE, Democratic Secretary Of the
Treasury, and GROVER CLEVELAND. Demo-
cratic President of the United States.
These gentlemen are practical. sensible
men. They are not to be deferred from
doing their duty by the clamors of nero
theorists-cranks who lose sight of facts
in their search for something to sustain
their antiquated notions as TO what sort
Of government that is which is IAN indis-
soluable union of indestruotible States."
Scratch Russian and you will find
Tartar" Scratch preacher Of the
doctrine that the Federal Government
ought TO turn over to the several States
all measures that touch currency ques-
tons and consne itself TO tho business of
governing, and you will find man whose
theories. if carried into practice, would
range him amongst the enemies of the
public schools. and of gas-works and
water-works belonging TO the cities.
The southern people III times past lost
immense sums of money in their efforts TO
make their practice square with their theo-
ries as to the powers of the Federal Gov
eminent. The people of Virginia used in
anti-bellum days TO elect to the National
House Of Representatives men who de-
MED the power Of the Federal Govern
ment to improve the james river! Think
of that sort of sticking and anti-pater-
nalism. About the year 1871 Congress
passed law providing for the distribution
amongst the several States of the proceeds
of the sales of public lands by the
National Government. Whilst the north
ern States protected their share Of
this fund. Virginia resolutely refused
to touch dollar of it; and she never did
get the money until PEIRPoST applied for
it as Governor of Virginia. In other
words, the real State of Virginia has
never yet handled her share of the money
appropriated to her as her portion Of the
public-land fund. though fifty years have
passed away since the appropriation was
made. SO. whilst before the war southern
congressman. Wings and Democrats, voted
to appropriate money to Improve northern
rivers and harbors. the Democrats of the
South refused to put their hands into the
National Treasury to get money to i'm
prove their rivers and hsrbors. Let not
the Democrats of this day be guilty of such
unspeakable folly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
Mr.. Cleveland and Congress.

Mr.. CLEVELAND hes returned to Washing
ton brown as q berry, strong and vol, and
ready for the hard work which he knows
is before him. The Graft of his message to
Congress was prepared at his seaside
homo, where he and Dir. CARLISLE con-
ferred together. and on yesterday it was
read to the Cabinet.
What his recommendations will be we
con only guess. Though tho Washington
newspaper-men kindly offered to publish
an interview with tho President on the
subject the President declined their offers.
We dare say his answer was not un-
expected.
Congress meets tomorrow, but the
Presidents message Will not be sent in till
both houses are organized and ready for
business"
Millions are praying that the President
may find the path of safety and clearly
point it out TO Congress. Boundless in
terests depend upon his message, and
happily he possesses in an extraordinary
degree the confidence of the people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06

the national banks TO issue currency upon
the same sort OF securities which you are
willing to- issue stasc-bank notes upon
IA bad currency 90 desirable that the
whole financial fabric Of tho land Ia TO DO
wrecked and toppIed down ovor our heads
In order TO secure bad circulating me-
dunn may, not circulating medium.
but bank notes which will not be allowed
10 haya place In the commercial Gen.
tress--~ homing" cur.epcy-a currency
which nobody will willingly receive ?
However. we suppose there Is no danger
that Colonel LrvrSasrox's scbemo will find
any favor IN the Senate. Persons do not
know what they are clamoring for who de-
tnand. II any BODY does demand, that sys-
tenn OF State banks be substituted for tho
rational bank system.
The Populists promise not only to sup
ply that more currency" which Colo
mol LrvrsoeroS thinks Is the one thing
needed, but to issue mono but good cur
rency, and this currency to DO full legal
tender, and. best OF all. these same Popu-
lists promise TO lend out this valuable cur
rency NJ per cch'' Poi oSA""'
All. as we have said heretofore. these cur
rency promises arc dangerous things. You
cannot promise more than the Populists
will promise. Nav. you dare not promise
half what they promise. Bewsre. there
fore. OF trsading upon this dangerous
ground. Beware of fighting the devil
with fre-thas Is, beware OF fighting tie
infationists with imitation.
We must add that Colonel LIVINGSTON
does not base his scheme upon opposite n
TO paternalistn. nor upon q desire that the
States shall have solo control over the
banking systems of the country. He is
willing for the States TO act as security for
the General Government and to have a
reserve-fund tax of per cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06

Speaking Of the declaration of the Chi
cago platform that Congress has no power
to lay tariff except for raising revenue,
the Columbus (0hio) STATE Journal says:
"There are indications that President Cleve-
land now secs his mistake on the tariff question.
as II is now announced In semi-oeicial way
that the work Of ripping up the present protec-
tiye-tariff system viii not begin until the fnan-
cial problem has been solved"
Read the Presidents letter accepting
the nomination of the Chicago conven-
ton and you will see that he declared tor
" freer raw materials " for our" manu-
facturers, which. as we understand it, is o
distinct reputation OF the doctrine which
our Ohio contemporary thinks the Presi-
dent has just discovered to be unsound.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
HIS CELL A SANCTUARY.
Doc" Taylor Preparing for q Change
and wishing for the End.

Correspondence OF The Richmond Dispatch.l
LYScHBUEG, Va. August 5.-To-day your
correspondent visited Doc" TAYLOR,
who is confined in jail at this place under
sentence 70 hang for the murder of the
Mullins family at Pound Gap. in Wise
county. in the spring of 1897. Taylor
seemed very free 20 talk, and expressed
himself as glad to meet an acquaintance
from his old home. but he looks some
what changed. He said his cell
was q sanctuary for him: that his
daily care was TO praise God,
ana to make his final preparation for
change of worlds. He spoke OF his friends
in Dickinson and Wise kindly, and asked
your correspondents to remember him to
them. de said he had no hope OF escaping
the death penalty. as the Governor seldom
ever interfered IN matters of this kind.
and that be felt assured he would not in
his case. IL worries him very much TO
think of it, be said, and he wished the
time would soon come.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
Imitators aad Impostsrs.

The unequalled success of Allcocks
Porus Plasters as an external remedy has
induced interruptions parties 20 offer imi-
reputation Of Aileock's. IL Is an absurdlty
to speak of them IN the same category az
the genuine rorus plaster. Their proIsn-
sions are unfounded. their vaunted merit
unsupported by facts. their alleged supa-
monty to or equality with Allcocks false
preteuce.
The ablest medical practitioners and
chemists aud thousands OF arstsful pa
ITEMS unite in declaring Allcock's Porous
Plastsrs the best external remedy ever
produced.
Beware Of limitations, and do not be de-
oeived 6y tnisreprssoptatlon. Ask for All
cocks. and let no soliatntkon ~ explan&.
tion induce req - aooe1t osusstikutA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06

Rosrsr L.np. preside1t OF the Peoples
National Bank. Bsliofontaine. o., says
"our curfsacy. removing . few compiications,
strengthened By practical tssus Of bank notes
10 the foll par vaiue Of government bead.
cspnos - improved upon. ana no bsltcr sys-
tom Of banking has ever been IN oocrAfion
since the days Of Noses. Tbs noso-hoider has
not ioss dollar. whllo the doposror has. and I
ssy secure tue dsposs,or ~ we'll would sug-
ssss sagyefs ssetion IN tie present Law 70 pro-
vet tho asposstor a. al hazards and that can
~ doss uitscus being eb1sss>eaa1ls o. odious,"
PROTEST. the depositor 81 Al hazards"
And ~ the psopls viii ~. "Aznsn."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
A True Bill.
Tho Keysyllle PROGRESS saws:

The Keysville Progress says:
"The state of Affairs seems 70 warrant the
belief that We will soon go back to tho old bogus
banking system that years ago came near
wrecking the financial condition OF our country.
The repeal VI the 10 per cent. tax on State
banks would place US where we were In the
'70's and compel us TO buy gold at premium In
tho South In order 10 pay house-rent, taxes, etc.
What we want is o money that when stamped
by our government viii be worth Its face value
the world over"
Do not despair. The Senate. the House
of Representatives. and the President
must all agree to repeal the law spoken of.
or it will not and cannot be repealed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06

amount OF greenbacks. good everywhere,
which the people NAV desire to have
issued. and to lend these greenbacks to
people residing away from tho commer-
ciai centres at 2 per cent. per annnm.
no note to be redeemed. but 10 be in it.
self "a full legal tender for all debts
public aud private. Read tho yir-
GINA PopulistS platform carefully and
tell us II IL IL not based upon the Same
theory ss that upon which Is based the
proposition OF the advocates OF \
"houing-currenc "--nameiy. that the
present banks and tho moncyed men will
not lend out their funds upon bad Sc
cfritv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
1T SOMETIMES HAPPENS

that we have more than we require I;
that's the case now, and we are deter
mined to reduce stock. Prices have
been put on the edge of the knife, and
the cut has been to the core. Such cuts
are feast for buyers-the choicest cuts
of beef aren't a circumstance TO ours
Come and enjoy our spread of bargains
in Clothing. That's long list, but it
doesn't half tell the story of surprises
awaiting those who visit our store this
week. We have everything to suit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
Death. Doing, n, Basic city.

Correspondents OF the Richmond DisDatoh-I
BASIC CRY. Va, August 5.-Captain J.
B. Perkins. after complaining for several
months of heart-disease. died this morn
ing at O'Clock. He was for many years
proprietor of the Basic City Hotel and was
a general favorite with the travelling pub
lie. especially the drummers.
Miss Beatrice Heuhel. the 17-year-old
daughter of ex-senator David B. Heuhel.
died of typhoid-fever this morning at 6
o'clock. She was q very beautiful young
lady. and her death is greatly lamented by
the whole community.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
Commenting UPON paragraph which

Commenting upon q paragraph which
recently appeared ia the DIsPArod the
Cincinnati Commercial, or rather Mr.. HAL
STEAD IN bis New YORK letter. says:
"The Democratic administration has made q
mistake OF the most serious nature with rsspec.
TO the annexation Of Hawaii, and there seems
to be no way OF extricltiug It, Tho blunders
have been thoroughly DONE"
Don't be uneasy. CLEVELAND will come
ont "all right" in this matter. He is the
nations mascot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
BEDFORD couNTYs CLERK DEAD.
His Services DurinG and Since the was
and Ills Great Popularity.

Correspondence OF tho Richmond Dispatch.I
BEDFORD CRY, August Son Thursday
night ct 1880 Robort s. Quarles. Clerk of
the County Court Of Bedford, died at his
home, Greenwood" from BrIght's dis
ease. after an illness of some months.
The deceased was born September 90.
1S47, the son Of Samuel II. and Elizabeth
Quarlss, and grandson of James Steptoe,
who was the first County Court Clerk
here and one of the most prominent men
IN the early history of the county. During
the war young Quarles served brayely in
the navy on the Patrick Henry, located be.
low Richmond. Mr.. Quarles was elect
ed Clerk of Bedford County Court IN 1870,
to which office he has been unanimously
reelected ever since. so great was his
popularity among every class of people.
He married Louise. daughter of the late
Robert q. Mitchell. who survives him
with ten children.
The funeral took place from st. Johns
church to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
Suffolk and Emporia to Play.

EMPoErA, VA, August 5.-A match game
between the Suffolk club and the club at
this place will be played Monday AFTER
noon. the 18th instant. the game to be
Mrs. j. W. Horne, an esteemed lady Of
this town, 10 very low.
Mrs. j. ii. Kabler. wife of the Methodist
minister, IL also quite III.
Mr.. w. T.. Bailey. one OF our most
prominent citizens, 10 Ill with maiarial-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06

In their worst forms ara cured BIZ the use
Of z. p. r. II you are debilitatsd and
run down. or II you need . tonic 70 regain
flesh and lost appetite, strength and viger,
take r. r. p. aud you will be strong aud
hsstny ros shisssse sc9ss sss and
Root, and potsssinfn) II the king OF eli
medicines. p. I.r. is tho greatest blood
puriier 10 tho \ ozid. Fer salo by ~ drps-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
MEETINGS. First Monday.

sxxacrax ropax, ExrenTr or ryreris
fylxTloE fopox. KNIGHTS or PYTufAs.
RICHMOND Tomas. oDpsfEtIDw6
JgYfKEsaT I0DGK. opp-fftLo"A
ryD.Ax0LA rKfBg, RED MEN.
GRAY FAGLr fRfsE. KID nKN.
AxsowAx THEE, hid MEN.
LEg COUNCIL. fklrEEsAi c1reLs.
RAsr .gNp. covxcf, COLDER CHAIN.
LEE COUNCIL. kMgEfcAS MEcuASlcs.
PATRICK HEsRY COUNCIL. AMERICAN nEcHANic&
AUgoKA corScf1, An sRfcAs NgcBASics
RICHMOND COUNCIL, AMERICAN AEcnASica
GRACE COURT, EQUITABLE LEAGUE
HEsCUE LODGE, GOOD TEhPLARs.
wBsr-gSD LoD9x. GOOD TENfLAns-
aYRfLE LODGE, oo9D reBpLARS
n'CriL CATHOLIC UNION.
az" coaPASY, frEsT VIRGINIA ByofxEyr.
CARPENTERS AND 1oiNsKs' UNION.
sToxRwALL CLUE. 30. l. L. A.
VIRGINIA LODGE. T0SrL
PHTssNEN's UNION.
xLK COUNCIL, oRDsR OF CASA. "a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06

The Governing Committee of the New
York Stock Exchange has sentenced II. e..
We'll TO suspension for year.
Mr.. We'll was charged with conduct
prejudicial to the welfare of the exchange
in saying things rejecting on the ability
of New York banks to pay their depositors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06

The Charleston Ners and Courier re-
minds Us that PRESTON BaooKs did not
use o cowhids in his attack upon CHAzLEs
HuxsKa for wronging his venerable uncle,
Senator BurLxn Judge BurLxR).
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
area, Rsl,sf Felt by All.

Correspondents Of the Richmond Dispatch.I
CONVECTION. Va. August 5.-0rders have
been received at the mines belonging TO
Low Moor to begin shipping ore again,
which has been interpreted to mean that
the furnace will not shut down, as sup
posed. This news has caused great relief
among the many employees of the CON-
pany as well as among tho merchants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06

The Democratic caucus last night unani-
mously nominated Speaker CRrsp for re-
election-a deserved compliment HIS
speech of acceptance shows that he appre-
ciates The need OF promptness 10 financial
legislation and will do oil that he can to
further that end.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06

FARMvlLLE,S BANK FAILURE.
The Assets Will About Cover 60 Per
Cent. of tho Lisbiiiti0s-Distrib

Correspondence OF the Richmond DisDatch.l
FARMvILLE, Va, August 5.-1he excite
ment resulting from the failure Of the
Commercial Savings Bank, of this place,
on Tuesday last has subsidized. This was
the first, and thus far the only, failure or
suspension of Virginia banking house
during the panicky period, and this
is attributed largely 70 its small
capital, which was only about $4,000.
Il is stated that the assets will not cover
more than 90 per cent. OF the Liabilities,
which foot mp little more than $4,000.
An expert accountant is working on the
books of the institution, and es soon as
possible the trustee, Mr.. w. G. Venable.
will distribute ratably amongst the credi-
tors all the assets of the concern viii pay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
PETERSBURG'S FLOOD
THE CITY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
WlTHsTOOo The PRESSURE.
p,nwiddse Lowiands Covered with .
Sheet Of watsr--Coiieetor Brady
Resigns--Poiiticai.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch

rcorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
PErrasBuRa, VA, August 5.-The race
track at the west-End Park was badly
damaged yesterday by tho overflow OF the
lake. which 1t surrounds. caused by the
great fall of rain. IL Ia said that about
2,eoo cubic yards Of earth was washed from
the embankments.
Tho receiyinr-reservoir belonging TO
the city withstood the pressure OF the
food pouring into them without damage.
The walls were so securely built that the
great weight of the rapidy-accumuiatlng
waters was successfully borne and the
overflow escaped over the top.
A gentleman from Dinwiddis county
saws that within an hour or so Old Town
creek increased from a depth of few
inches TO eight OF nine feet. The lowlands
were covered with O sheet of water and
the highlands we're considerably washed.
RESIGNED.
II is understood that Colonel James ID.
Brady has forwarded TO the Treasury De-
partment his resignation rs Collector of
internal Revenue for the Second District,
which was recently asked for. Colonel
Brady took charge OF the district exactly
four years ago to-day. Bis resignation
will take effect on tue qualification OF his
successor.
Mr.. Metzel, of Pennsylvania. the founder
of the Order OF Hephtasopbs, is in the city
looking after the interests Of the local or
CARNATIONS.
LITTLE INTEREST.
As for az can be seen the Republicans
are manifesting very little interest in tho
coming gubernatorial campaign. It is
petty evident that as q party they will
put no State ticket in the field. What
their course will be in the matter OF legis-
lative nominations will be developed in
the future. 1t Is not believed that the
best men in the party have any sympathy
with the Populists. and for that reason it
is thought a good many OF the Republi-
cans will drop Ia the Democratic fold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
DICHMOND FEMALE SEMINAR!
III No. . EAST GRACE tlhLLL
RICHMOND. "a
JOHN II. POW ELL, Pr'rri1a.
pRA L. q. PElIoN, Af-v.A'f Pm. tL

A BOARDING and Days .hlol f.r Hs
Thorough IN its instruction Gus ..I.f II
From primary D. J.
partmsnt inclusige, oHerir7 co. w oil
fullest instruction, on a. mnl"-n'e o. Pms .f t-
school OF Ike character iu % e II. ,
mas given in tho several school. ..t
OF full graduation awarded g. tr'..
the course. livery faculty Boz NOS. 20
Languages. and Art that any m'ti4' F. a
south affords. Number ~ b.alles ......
thirty.
Tho twenty-frst session begins 81 lJA-,.N
September 27, 1893
Apply for catalogue % euf"r rii
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
RELIGIOUS MEETINGS.

Rev. T. 7. Jones. d. D.. of Dinwiddie.
and Rev. Or. Drew, of Chase City, have
been assisting Rev. TheO. Epes in meet
ing at the Presbyterian church here for
the last two weeks Interest Is still una
bated, and DR.. Drew will remain aud carry
on the meeting during the next week.
The annual meeting of Disciples for the
Southeastern Cooperation. which has
been in session at Perseverance church
since Wednesday, adjourned to-day after
transactIng much important business. Il.
Parker Richardson was moderator and j.
b, Bell secretary. The next meeting will
be held with the church at Cool Spring, in
Lunenburg county, August, 1894.
The heavy rains here IN the lastfew days
have damaged corn on the lowlands very
much. With that exception the prospects
tor fine crop of corn and tobacco were
never better.
Miss Lucye $. Boswell, an attractive and
popular young lady of Baltimore. is visit
ing at the residence of DR.. l.. G. Tucker.