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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13
SANNER's DTSxPPEARANCE.
He 10 Supposed 10 Have Jumped from n
Railroad Train.

BlG STONE GAP. VA. Jan. l2.-Spe-
ciai.-The little daughter of Mr.. /. n. kel-
ly. OF the firm OF Kelly & Evans. was so
badly burned Tuesday that no hopes are
entertained of her recovery.
The man Sanner. of Pennsylvania, who
is supposed TO have jumped from the
train on the Louisville and Nashville
railroad between Alnger station and
this place has not yet been heard from.
His hat was found in the river near
Alinger and party OF men dragged the
river thoroughly In hope of finding his
body. If drowned but without success.
lie was largely interested in coal lands,
both in Virginia and Kentucky. and was
known 10 be SPECTATOR and the opinion
obtains that business troubles upset him.
as he was so nervous on the car as to
excite uneasiness among his friends.
The victim OF the shooting ARRAY at
Double Tunnel. reported as killed. is
alive and well, and suffering no inconveni-
eace from his sprlnkling of bird shot
Heard. who did the shooting. has LETT
for parts unknown, but his victim 5
wounds were little more than slxin-deep,
and Sergeant Gilley. OF this place. with
Captain OF Police Halloween. picked out
most OF the leaden pellets the morning
after the shooting with little difficulty
or pain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13
HIS SWEETHEART'S CAKE
WILLIAM srUxRr PARroOK or 1T
AND DEATH FOLLOWED.
osnsa&ionai Features Of the Henry County
Alleged Poisoniag- -HasrinRtos His
sen and Daughter Arrssted.

DANylLLE, VA, Jan. l2.-Speciai'- -in'
poisoning case at Irisburg. In Henry coun'
". IL developing some sensational iea-
lures. II now appears that William
Quart. the young man who took supper
af Edward Harrington's. and was taken
sick Immediately after tea and died the
next day, was the accepted lover OF MISS
Eleanor Harrington. daughter Of Edward
Harrington. though the parents OF inc
young lady objected TO him. He ate
heartily of old-fashioned pound-cake the
nirht he took tea at HaTington's. and
his Illness and death followed. III Is
claimed that none Of Harringtons iainiiy
partook OF the cake.
A poxt-mortem examination convinced
the doctors that Stuarts death was que
10 poison. and Edward Harrington ms
son. and his daughter were arrested am
taken 20 Martinsvillc Tor exaipinauo"'
The examination has not yet peen 'o'".
pleted. and Harrington ana MS 80" arc
in jail. ~, me-,
Tbe remains OF Mrs Lucy w. Betty'
wife Of Rev. J.. B. Betty. OF Lynchpure,
Who died IN that city AT an carry hou'
vesterday morning. reached mere aor III
,erment tonight The funeral VIII tahe
,,,ace rom Mount Vernon Methodist Epls-
copal church. OF which Rev. Mr.. be'ty
was for three years pastor. at 10 O'CLOCK
tomorrow morning.
Al the close OF the week OF prayer
services this afternoon the large conSrega-
ton adopted resolutions Of sympathy ior
Rev. DIR. Alexander Martin. pastor OF the
First Presbyterian church, whose serious
illness has kept him from attending lne
services during the week. and Is source
Of great alarm 10 his friends.
Resolutions expressive OF the sympa,ny
OF the people TO Rev. l.. u. Betty III inc
loss OF his wife were also passed
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a Petition Protesting Against Mr.. W. w
Degge's appointment.

NORFOLK. VA. Jan. 12.-Special.-,rhe
state Board OF Agl iculture has opened a
branch office In this city. with MIR. r.
J. Stratton, of Appomattox county. In
charge. The office has been opened here
SO that the Department can be more in
touch with the fertilizlng interest OF this
city and section.
or late there has been considerable COM
plant or bogus fertilizers being distribut-
ed in the counties OF Tidewater hence the
necessity for greater attention here.
The post-ofiicc fight here has resulted IN
the ming with the Postmaster-General OF
n petition signed by about one hundred
prominent citizens, protesting against the
appointment OF W. W. Degge as postmas-
ter for this city.
One OF the yard-masters OF the Norfolk
and Carolina railroad was held up by some
negroes while on his way 10 the yard
this morning, and when he pulled his gun
the men ran or. 1t would appear that a
hand OF desperate thieves are operating
In Portsmouth. AS yet no one has been
arrested.
The Port Norfolk Fair Grounds and
Driving Park Association having secured
tract OF land on a lease at Port Nor
FOLK VIII commence Improvements al once.
charter was recently secured from the
Legislature.
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49,. fortv-two people from bis district a.
rnadv held places there. hut that u ~
es,,,l1 ard one OF them who cou'd De
moved. his request would be gran's" o..
Mcrcdifl, In now ecaIr iring the iis'
the purpose referred 10.
The Alexandria Gazette In In favor VI
raising revenue only by taxes on iu~u''
hut. being Democratic. IL supports ~
n,afform of the Democratic party. VIII
declares for a tariff simply and soieiy io'
revenue IL therefore cannot give '''
annrovaJ TO n tariff bill which TENDS 10 re-
duce revenue. by imposing an aii n,".,.
prohibitory duty on the prouncts OF ~,
England. and entirely abo'snips INA. . -
those OF Virginia. Yes. falr pay - s.o,,
but a protective tariff of foriy p e,
on the manufactures OK ,s 80, do
and no protection on Virglni" So"i w
not make jewel. ,,.s,a,rre
A.. al, q constitutional convention u sun
h.fore the committee. and II - by no
,,,s.ns certain that the committee win
raoort n fayorably. IL can DE truly sai"'
,,<',,,,,,er that there is urgent necd ior d
n,,,,,.a,tior II for no other purpose lnhn
-, a,,thorize the changes in our iesai
nachinery which are essentiai 10 ~,
,,roner and efficient administration or the
laws. --Index-Appeal.
The suggestion remains as true To-Day
as when expressed In 1855. Inc oou'h
will sun hold the Democratic party 10 ac-
count for any legislation to which II is hot
a party which must seriously INTERFERE
with its future welfare. Let the Democrats
in Congress hesitate before taxing SUI
n course as will bring about reactiofi
against them from its strongest anu oes'
ID<or r<.l~a
The bill now pending before the Leg
islature to furnish stenographers In courts
OF Justice Is a good one. In this progress
sive age II is a relic OF barbarism to de-
pend on attorneys and judges to wfite
,ut from memory the evidence in cases
Of Importance that have to go TO higher
fredericksburg Free Lance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13

Deputy National Councillor Of the State
OF Virginia l.. W. Guyer instituted Gface
Council OF Junior Order United American
Mechanics last night at Powells Hall
The following officers were installed for
the ensuing term: A. &. Peay. junior past
Councilor a. f. Jones. councillor; George
G. Fleet. vice-counciior; o. w Ball finan-
cial secretary; 4. w. Joseph, treasurer;
". A. Shelton, recording secretary: r.
W. Jones. assistant recording secretary !:
\. II. Johnson, conductor: J.. VI. Wood
ward, warden. A. A. Evans. outsids SEN
tinel: J. F.. Binns. inside sentinel: a. T..
Jones A. c. Peay, and L. A. Woodward
trustees.
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the Supreme Court. He asked that Inc
matter be postponed until next wcdncs-
day.
Air. Hunton. OF Fauquier. thought that
The nomination should not be postponed.
inasmuch as it had been set down Tor TINS
evening.
Laid over.
After Mr.. Bendheim had spoken IN the
same strain as Senator Mushrach' the
motion made By him was adopted ana
the Eleventh district was laid over
until next Wednesday
Air downing then nominated JUDGE
Robert H. Turner for reelection as CIT
cuit Judge Of the Twelfth judicial district.
he explained the efficient manner IN "nien
he has presided over that court during inc
past twenty years, and the spienulu it'Viu
made bv him. or the five counties belong
inos tn the circuit the representatives on
four endorsed him, and the large ma
ioritv OF the members OF the bar OF that
district was FOR him.
Mr.. Nelson. of Frederick, nominated
Senator Thomas W. Barrison,of Nnches-
ter. who. he said, had for sixteen years
done credit 70 his profession as lawyer.
Senator Parrish. of GoOchland, and Sen-
ator Walton, Of Shenandoah, seconded the
nomination of Senator Harrison.
After the ballot had been completed
Mr.. Downing moved TO make the homina-
ton Of Senator Harrison UNANIMOUS, IL
having become evident that he had PEE
celyed a majority OF the votes cast. The
motion was carried. and II appeared sub
sequently that Mr.. Harrison had been
elected with Sc. against "a votes.
Colonel Logan moved that Capt. John
p. Sheffey, of Smyth. be nominated by ac-
clamation as circuit judge OF the SiN-
tenth judicial district The nomination
OF Captain Sheney was seconded By MT
Eomney. OF Washington, and the vote
was carried.
Mr.. Irwin. or Wise. moved that Mr.. ".
II. Miller OF Wise. bc nominated for cir-
cult Judge Of the Seventeenth judicial
district. and his motion was agreed %.
The caucus then adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13
TREIR NEW BUILDINGS.
Tho Cape Charles City Jail and Council
Chamber Completed

CAPE CHARLES, VA, Jan. Especial.
The new council chamber and town jail,
which was commenced some time ago, has
been completed and turned over 10 the
town fathers This Improvement supplies
n long-felt want. as prisoners sentenced
TO jail before had 10 be taken 10 East
vile. distance Of nine RIFLES, to be i'm
prisoned
James McCrea, first vice-president of
the Pennsylvania lines west OF Pittsburg
came down TO Exmore, Va, this morning
en- route to Broadwater Clubhouse. Hog
Island. where he will spend Few days
duck shooting.
David Anderson and John Slmkns OF
Bay View, Va. have been arrested by
United States Deputy Marshal Cross Tor
falsely certifying TO pension papers
Mr.. Ridgeley, of Philadelphia who
some time ago purchased the well-known
darlington" farm. near here. will take
possession i'm few days. and is making
ARRANGEMENTS to start a first-class dairy,
which will be in operation by spring.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13
EOPE Is RT,HEuBEHED.
His Associates Present Him a silver Tea
Service


ASHEVILLE. y. C., Jan. 12.-Special.--
The eighteenth anniversary of the mar
riage Of Hon. Kope elias was celebrated
yesterday at Franklin, Macon county.
A complete silver tea service, with the
inscription ITO X. Elias. with the high
est esteem OF his associates in office,
Asheville. y. c.. January Il. 1885," was
sent over TO Franklin on this occasion,
with the compliments of the force Of
employees now connected with the Col
lector's Office here.
y new barytes mill il in course Of con-
strucHon now, at Hat Springs, Madison
county, in place of the old one that was
destroyed by fire about two years ago
The new mill will have a capacity Of
1900 tons per day and one hundred
hands will be employed in connection with
IT, Mr.. Doherty. agent for a rich
New York company, has charge of the
work.
Mrs. 4. ID. Bellah, who was recently
arrested In Boston for swindling, piled
her work with some success i'm Ashe-
Nilie a Few months ago. Miss Anna G.
Aston, who had met her at a W. &. Il. L.
convention In Nashville. Tenn. previously,
was her victim to the extent OF 800.
Miss Aston was prevailed on 10 endorse
her check for that amount. and finally
rad 10 pay IL. IL Is learned also that
she is wanted i'm Pennsylvania.
Hon. ii. A. Gudger is quite III with
erysipelas.
Dr. John ]. Moore. OF Franklin. was
recently found dead in bed. 1t was learn
ed that he had taken an overdose OF
morphine the evening before.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13
Emory and Henry Items

EMORY, VA. Jan. l2.-Special.--The
Executive Committee or Emory ana
. Henry College met on Tuesday. Ihe
college farm lands were rented The in
termediate examinations have begun ana
the boys are hard at work. The spring
term opens January 18th. Mr.. Leon
Jourolmaii. of Knoxville. Term, mem
bcr of the Irving Literary Club of that
CITY. has given a scholarship 10 the
college FOR the department of English.
The scholarship amounts TO 500 year.
Emory and Henry has again been hon
ored in the selection Of the Hon. Jno. A.
Buchanan for the Court Of Appeals. lie
is AN alumnus of this institution. aud
a member of its board of trustees.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13

The Desu Of tho washington ana Le'
Gives HE Annual Dinner.

LEXINGTON, VA, Jan. l2.--Speciai-
Hon. John Randolph Tucker, dean OF 'he
lag School Of Washington and Lee on'-
verslty. rendered the law classes oil mat
institution his annual reception ana UNI
,,or Of his home. "Blandome." THURSDAY
,deh, The faculty Of the university, rep
resontatiyes from the virginia MILITARY
Iustitutc prominent members OF 'he -,
tneton bar and number oil society iau'e9
and gentlemen. in addition TO tne Ia"
classes. were present me eNeninS "
an unusually pleasant one
,,,deo Niil,am Mclaughlin, who was "A
sror,iner, candidate for n seat on the
court of Appeals bench. taxes ms uetea'
In a most dignihed manner, ana mas ''o
complaint to make. One OF MS in.'n,aeo
friends. who was. IN Richmond Just pe'oie
and .fter the caucus Of the LEGISLATURE
esvs that Judge Mclaughlin. fully appre-
ciating the efforts OF his friends 10 se0uic
him the nomination, Is as gra'elui W III,
friends as If their work had been cro"heu
with successes. "a T.,
Airs. James Baron Hope, OF Norfolk. IS
visiting Mrs II. A. Mari at the '. NJ. l.
W. r. Wormeldorf. the well-known frult
grover. is dangerously Ill at his home
near Timber Ridge.
The bin recently introduced in the
House by Judge Edmondson. of this
county, for the suppression of the sale
OF intoxicants TO the cadets or the '. NJ.
i. and students of W. and l.. L., meets
with the hearty approval of all the friends
Of those institutions who want to see II
become a law.
The commission Of the present postmas-
ter OF Lexington expires sometime early
in the coming April. and there is a prob
ability. some think, that the commission
will not be renewed Ohe postmaster is
the widow OF "A Democrat. appointed by
Harrison }. and already there are two or
more candidates for the place.
In the event that Hon. Hal Flood, OF
Appomatox county, does not come out
against Hon. Harry Tucker for the con-
gressiona nomination in this district,
some OF the friends Of Ex-Governor Lee
think 1t probable that he can be induced
TO permit his name 10 be placed for the
nomination before the convention. Others
think this doubtful.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13
The County Clerks.

The convention OF the clerks OF COUNTY
courts, TO be held in this city on January
18th. promises TO be an important gather
ing 10 those connected with the legal pro-
fession and others Such a convention
has not been held In this State for many
years. The object OF the meeting will
be 10 revise the fees. and also to DISCUSS
the interests OF the BUSINESS. Within the
past thirty years considerable changes
have been made in the laws governing
the county courts, and these changes
necessarily affect the duties Of the clerks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13
Lee Camp Confederate Veterans

Lee Camp met at the usual hour last
night-cOmmander Spence in the chair
ani disposed of Il considerable amount
Of routine business.
The committee appointed TO draft reso-
lutions on the retiring commander, Col.
Thomas p. Pollard. made their report in
flattering terms with reference 20 Com
mander Pollsrd's services In the army
and as commander OF the camp.
The camp was informed that the suit
of the Soldiers Home lots had been de-
cided by the Supreme Court In their
favor
All organizations invited 10 attend the
services at Centenary church Sunday
night are requested TO meet at the camp
hall at $50 o'clock.
Capt Reuben s. Thomas was present
and addressed the meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13
WED THE GorERSoR's DAUGHTER.
SIR. Charles Holt. of y. G., and MISS Jones,
of Ala 4, Marry on the 2fth.

GRAHAM, N. c.. Jan. p Special
Cards are out announcing the marrige, on
January 2ith, of Miss Gena Moore Jones
daughter OF Governor Jones. Of Alabama
to Mr.. Charles l.. Holt. son Of ex-Gover-
nor Holt, Of Alamance county, IN THIS
State
Solicitor BENJAMIN Long and family OF
Statesville. are in Graham visiting MS
aged parents.
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tai to sl75.OOo and complete the mill. Inc
$1,000 additional stock VIII De suDscrip ,S
"a once. The directors elected are >. ~
OdeH. 3. y. Duke, W. H. Bran
son, Or. j. {. Brown, 'eorSe
w. Watts. George W. WATTS was
elected president; +. \. Duke Vlce-presl-
dent. X II. Branson, secretary and treas
urer. rhe completion of this mill is good
news for Durham, giving work to many
employees.
The Mallory Cheroot Company viii re-
sumo operations next week
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peath of Mrs. G. VI. Parks.

GREENSBORO, y. c., Jan. l2.-Spe-
cial.-A telegram received here yesterday
announced the death in Baltimore Of
Mrs. Charles NJ. Parks, who has been
under treatment at that place for some
time Mrs Parks was a daughter of the
late DR. y. II. y. Wilson of this place.
MIR. !. :. Atkinson, OF Virginia. arrived
this week. and has taken charge OF the
y. NJ. {. 4. rooms as secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13
CalIforni. Vscnr.,ous

The well-known Phillips Excursion Conn
pany have arranged to run weekly excur-
sions to all principal California and other
Pacific Coast cities from all points on
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
The parties Will leave the East on Wed.
nesday OF each week. commencing Jauu-
airy i'th and passengers VIII be booked
through 10 destination. There are no
Pacific Coast tours Offering as good ac-
commodations at less expense. For full
information address A. Phillips & Co. No.
Ill south Ninth street. Philadelphia. or
call on nearest ticket agent b. & o. r.
X. Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13
DUBLIN NILS.
Election of Ofheers-CapitaI Stock 10 be
Increased.

DURHAM, n. c., Jan. 12.-Special.-The
stockholders OF the Durham Cotton Mill.
Pearl NH. and Irwin Mill. met here to-
day. The Durham Cotton Mil declared a
dividend of 5 per cent for the last six
months, making u per cent dividend FOR.
the year. The directors are j. NJ. OJell.
w. II. Branson. J. 5. Carr. J. a. Odell
was elected president; j. s. Carr, vice.
president; w. II. Brownson. secretary and
treasurer.
The Pearl Mil has been In statu quo
since the failure Of b. l.. Duke. The
stockholders decided to increase the capt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13
Dead Infant in n Well.

REIDSVILLE. y. c.. Jan. 12.-SpcciTl.-
This morning there was taken from a well
in this town a small baby ia dreadful
state OF decomposition. The family had
been using the water from the well, not
knowing the fact. The inquest was held
this morning. which showed that this was
a case Of infanticide.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13
Annual Sermon 70 Lee C.,n

Rev. Or. Sledd Will deliver the annual
sermon TO Lee Camp Confederate vet
Grams tomorrow night. Lee Camp selects
this method annually OF celebrating the
anniversary Of General r. L. Lees birth
day, which occurs on the 18th OF January.
The Howitzer Battery will act as an
escort to Lee Camp Sunday night in full
uniform.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13

The only case set FOR trial IN the
Hastings Court. before Judge witt. yes
terday was that OF William Hicks.
charged with assault upon w. r. Weber
and it was continued until the next term
of the court.
John Berry. Of Scotland. was admitted
as a citizen Of the United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13
Qua ifcatiors.

Mr.. Jacob Reinhardt yesterday quail
fed in The Chancery Court as admins
traitor Of the estate OF Catherine Rein
hardt. deceased and Mrs b. -. Turpin
uualined as administrative OF William
Tupin, deceased
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13
Southern iemnrial Hall Burned.

WILMINGTON. n. c.. Jan. l2.-Fire
to-day destroyed a large frame build
ing. known as the Luther Memorial Hall.
adjoining and belonging to st. Pauls
Episcopal Lutheran church. and used
as n school-house. The loss is estimated
at 5000, insurance. $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13

euspislsus cirsumssanc~s-Ths Deaths Of
Other Members Of the Family.
Petersburg. VA. Jan. l2-specsal-
in the County Court OF Prince George
yesterday Richard Banks. negro. was
convicted Of houss-breaking and larceny
and bis punishment fixsd 1t four years
n the penitentiary. Banks wss also con-
Vlcte1 Of attempted jaiI.bysak1ng. Tor
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-08-03
THE UPS mTA THE DOWNS.

Say. pa win you tell me what makes AL thil
tfouhla9''
Said my little son Jimmy to me.
Il skinned both my feet rs walked Ger ths
stubble,
An the thorns are still stickin In me.
There's the long. tiresome hill where we carry
the water
An drive down the cattle to drink.
Il would save lots o. work, an 1t seems that you
oughter
Move our house down there. i think.~
"well, Jimmy, my son, since you proffer the
query,
Philosophy's guidance is non.
Ef your work Is so light that you never grow
weary, -
gris work just as wen not begun
To have q high hill we must have deep hol-
low. 0
An tho ups always 60 with the downs.s
From the clouds of today there Is sunshine to
follow.
!, An smiles travel tandem with frowns.
'Ef ron never had pains or nervous depression,
You would not know the blessing o. health.
An its only By hunger an gaunt deprivation
That we learn o. the value o. wealth.
The troubles an trials, my son, you complain OF
Are blessings TO you and TO me,
For we must get a'prod from the brad o. op-
preston
In order to know that we're free.u
Elmer e. Stevenson In st. Paul Dispatch.
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why Does she Always DO It9

did you ever notice woman mail.
ing a letter." asked postman, who
was talking to an acquaintance on the
street car. well. don't care who she
is whether she's your wife or mother,
she'll go up to the mailbox just as If ii
was an internal machine, look all
around, and drop that letter In an If she
wouldn't have anybody SEQ her for the
world. That's why some man will al
ways step up and offer to help her; he
thinks she wants assistance. It's the
same If q woman hands q letter to q
postman shell act al IL she hates to
have it 90 ont of her hands. =
4 How do you account for it?''
II don't try TO account for il. It's
like the way most women pay their COR
fare -as II they were most surprised to
death % having 70 pay it at all. and
then hanging ON to it till the conductor
drags it away. guess it may be for the
reason that girls aren't raised like boys
TO do things offhand In b business way.
But It's 20 anyway. "-Detroit Free
Press
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FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
Hollan,l.. 9 CO u riateen.

The young queen Of the Netherlands
il very rapidly passing ont of childhood
and becoming young lady She viii
be l5 on the 3lst Of August and Ii win
require only three years more TO make
her so much OF q woman that were she
an American, it would be time for her to
come ont, have q big ten and meet
MI her mothers friends, and then start
ON q round of assemblies md patriarohs.
As 1t is, she will proably have enough
to employ all her time.
Queen Wilhelmina is 3 well grown
girl. fair and rosy, with o democratic
enthusiasm for sport and romping
games. Her regimen Of life is as simple
as that of many young women whose
worldly position Is not nearly so high
and far simpler than that Of the Amer.