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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12
IelegraphIc Brcvlties.

Fire I'm Canton. Miss. Wednesday night,
which originated In the store Of \. j.
Smead Jr.. and spread to buildings on
either side. caused a loss OF $4,000; in
surance. $4,000.
A special from Ocala. Fla, says: Ed.
Dansy (colored) was hanged here yester-
day for the murder OF Deputy Sheriff
Binnicker Dansy died by strangulation.
The execution was private
The United States cruiser Montgomery
left the Columbian Iron Works at IL
O'Clock yesterday morning for New Lon
don. Conn. for her official trial trip next
Monday. William II. Master, president Oh
the company which built the cruiser Is
in charge.
Chief of Police MacMahon. OF Little
Rock. Ark. left for st. Louis last night
with a requisition on the Governor oil
Missouri for T. II. Agnes, the expert
diamond robber now held by the ~.
Louis authorities. lie recently roppeu
Jeweler c. S. Stiff OF si25 in diamonds
here.
The annual report OF the II. Il. Clailiiu
Company dry goods says that the year
iuSt closed was the most disastrous III
the past twenty years. The net earninsS
o. the company fell of half mlllioh
dollars. and the surplus was reduced So
GD The sales fell off 81 per cent uuIl'ls
July. August, and September, anu ~
has been only slight Improvement si'0''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts about RichmoBds Citi-
rens and Oihcr Matters.

Rev Beverley y. Tucker. OF Norfolk,
was in the city yesterday visiting his
uncle. Mr.. Charles Ellis, who continues
hopelessly sick.
The Board Of Education met in the
Capitol yesterday 10 hear the Patrick
county contest. but adjourned without
coming TO a conclusion.
At a late hour last night Captain
Thomas Cunningham, Sr.. was no better.
His condition is critical. his death being
expected at any time
TIL holly fete 70 be given by st. Johns
Chapter Of the Kings Daughters on Fri
day night has been indefinitely POSTPONED
on account Of the death Of Mrs. John
a. Curtis.
Miss Margretta Mccormick is the guest
OF Cantain and Mrs. Skinker, No. sol
west Franklin street. Miss Mccormick
Is q daughter of the Hon. Marshall Nc
Cormick. the author OF the Anderson and
Mccormick election law. She is a bru-
nette. with exquisite coloring, and a lovely
figure. She created quite sensation in
Washington's social circles last winter.
not only by her beauty, but also by her
graceful and attractive manners. Miss Nc
Cormick will go from here to the North,
where she will visit friends.
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WHICH SH4LL IT BEr
The Agricultural Society Must Decide Be-
tween Fair or an Exposition.

The Executive Committee OF the Nir-
GINA Agricultural and Mechanical So
ciety meets next Tuesday. with a view
of outlining the work for the annual
exhibition next fall
The Council having relieved the society
from any financial embarra ssment by
approprating the money to pay the semi
annual interest on its bonds, the commit
tee will proceed at once TO make arrange
ments for holding an exhibition of some
kind
The main question TO be decided is as
to a four-days' Fair or a ten-days' Elk
position.
The favored plan. If guarantee fund
can be secured is TO have the Exposition
The reasons named by those Interested
are that with the gates open ten days. a
better exhibit can be procured, more
favorable railroad rates secured; better
chance Of drawing large crowd is given
II insures more interesting attractions
and there will be less risk on account
Of bad weather.
II rests largely with the business men
OF Richmond as 10 which character Of
exhibition is adopted.
President Wood is Of the opinion that
the hard times should be an incentive to
have an Exposition. and thus arouse &C
tivity in business affairs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12
Il Cashiers DISAPPEdR1NCE
Ho Left Asheviiie with "A Large sum o.,
Money for Eastern Banks.

ASHEVILLE. n. G.. Jan. 1l.-Saturday
before New Year. Lawrence Pulliam
cashier of the National Bank Of Ashe-
vile, left here with 5000 for eastern
banks saying he could save express
charges by carrying the money, as he
was going as far as Philadelphia any
way. for the purpose Of having an oper-
alton performed. Pulllam has not yet
been heard from at any point. As 10
whether he has stolen this money, and
does not intend to return TO Asheville,
opinion is very much divided. with per-
haps strong preponderance i'm his favor.
Pulliam had been I'm wretched health.
and had frequently TO take morphine, and
carried morphine syringe with him.
His wife and friends believe his mind
Is affected and that he has wandered
Off, and perhaps been assaulted and rob
bed. II Pulliam was a deliberate thief
he could have taken much more money
than he did. thorough examination Of
the affairs of the books by officials and
experts has so far failed TO develop
any further shortage. Pulliam was bond
ed in the Fidelity and Casualty Company
OF New York. in the sum Of $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12

A Iivslv and Protracfed Session May Dc
Lxpected Tonight.

The work OF the Demo- ratio caucus
y Mich will convene this eNerirs' ha7 - "
| somewhat modified By the action Oh nc
! General Assembly in eiecuns seven u
the Judges in the cites OF the s,a'e'
,vbose Terms OF office had expired. HOW
cor tho contest VIII be very hot in sevc-
raj localities.
In the First judicial district a ire
,,ondous effort Is being made TO Dust
huge e. ". HiIi and eject Ia his place
Judge j. NJ. Keeling, of Princess Anne,
or ar Robert *. I'rentiss. OF SuHolH
The friends Of Judge Hill however, are
hopeful that they will carry the day.
Ir the t,ightn district tnirgs nave
changed greatly and Judge y. 4. Gun
ter will be the only candidate for election.
ex-senator j. G. w Blackstone having
Withdrawn from the fight last evening.
When / met Mr.. Blackstone at the Ex-
change Hotel last evening he stated that
he did not think OF becoming a candidate
until December 18th, and he did not an
rrlncc mis- mention until January ist. re
discovered then that he could only count
safely on the Eastern shore, while on thc
Western Shore Judge Gunter by that
time had already made canvass ana
received the endorsement OF a good many
lawyers. He had also the peninsula In MS
favor, where Mr.. Blackstone Is not known,
Taking all these matters into consicera-
ton. Mr.. Blackstone decided not 10 call
on his friends to induce them on personal
grounds to go against the wishes OF
majority of the members Of the bar and
OF the members OF the General Assembly
For these reasons he determined yesterday
to give up the fight.
In the other districts the situation has
changed but little. with. the exception OF
the Eleventh, where the friends of Judge
j. X. NJ. Norton. of Alexandra, claim 10
have a sure thing On the other hand, the
followers of Mr.. c. L. Nicol. of Prince
william. say that his chances are very
promising. and that many members of
the Legislature Will vote for him on per-
sonal grounds. IT is admitted by all mat
he is one Of the most valuable members
of the House He is always ready in de-
bate, and he states proposition and ar
CUES 81 in such a manner as makes it at
once clear to the most simple mind.
Among the judges TO be nominated in
cities the only fight Of any consequence
will be in Lynchburg, where Mr.. +. =.
Christian, the present commemorative
Attorney. will oppose Judge j. Singleton
Diggs. the present incumbent. In stanton
Judge Charles Grattan will be opposed by
Mr.. Il. $. Kerr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12
RATHER UNIQUE MfRRIaGF
're"y Girl or Tweaty Years Weds an
Old Gentleman OF Seventy.

beneath the soft rays Of parlor lamps
anu amid surrounding group OF admirinp
friends Miss Mabel V. Barlow. q nretty,
young girl OF twenty years, with dreamy
uarK eyes. a wealth of wavy brown hair
ana a graceful figure. plighted her trorh
10 Mr.. Andrew }. Berry. a weu-kno,,n
gentleman seventy years old. The cere-
mony took place in the parlors of Rev
Ut Hatcher, who ofticiated. The bride
was attired in a gown of dark-green
proadcloth. trimmed in black fur with
nat ana gloves TO match. Immediately
AFTER the ceremony the newly welded ones
drove TO the home of the groom. No. 7nS
east Grace street, where they took up
their residence.
Mr.. Berry secured a license last Mon
day, and intended having the nuptial knot
tied that night. He was too much indis-
posed for the ceremony TO take place
however and the young lady postponed
the wedding indefinitely. On Wednesday
night AIR. Berry had recovered suffi-
GENTLY to call on his prospective
young bride, and the marriage was ac-
cordingly arranged.
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THE BITE OF n CAT.
A wilkes County Lady Has Maidstone
Applied for It,.

WINSTON, n. G., Jan. 1l.-Special.-De
Graf. condemned murderer, has been
conversing with the other prisoners in
the jail. devising plans by which he might
get hold Of a pistol. He said that he
was going to make an effort while his
guard was passing near the cell 10 get
his pistol, and If he could get 1t he
would shoot both the guard and himself.
He also expressed himself as being angry
with the three physicians who examined
him. at the request Of Governor Carr.
regarding his mental capacity. He said
he felt like using the top Of the sink on
them. Regardless OF such language, De-
Graf tells all who call to see him that he
is ready and willing to die.
Miss Emma Crews, of Wilkes county,
was here this week consulting physicians
regarding injuries received from the bite
Of a cat supposed 20 be mad. Her hand
and arm were badly swollen. 4 mad
stone was applied. which had the desired
effect. The cat died before Miss Crews
left for her home.
Deputy-Sheriff Hanes, of Yadkin coun-
~. ran an attachment on pair Of patch
ed pants owned by a delinquent tax
payer. a few days ago. When sold they
only brought four cents. The deputy sher
III said the pants were the only thing he
could get
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12
TWO MJnx ASSIGNMENT,
The Virginia Paper Company and f. A.
Bowry Go to the wall.

The Virginia Paper Company yesterday
filed a deed of assignment I'm the clerk S
office Of the Chancery Court. The proper
~ conveyed consists Of all the property
Of the concern, and Messrs. James j..
Mckinney and Robert III. Stegar are
named as trustees. The list Of the credi-
tors is not given. but they all are 10
share pro rata after the costs Of the
trust, taxes, salaries, legal expenses etc,
have been paid. The liabilities are esu-
mated at about $4,000.
Mr.. i. A. Bowry. who keeps a grocery
at Twenty-fifth street and Church Hill
avenue, also made an assignment His
trustee is ID. r.. Griffith. The liabilities
are placed at $500 All creditors share
ratably. They are: Gates & Brown. sN0;
}. ;. Moore. 600: J.. s. Moore K Son. $50:
Whttle, Sydnor d CO.. 5000 Il: John r.
Powers, sl2S: w. Il. Taylor & Co. StsS. q !:
II. kastelburg, sl2s.50: W. j. Hechler Sgl !.
Hicks d Howard. 37.2O: Hudson A. co
S.sa': George +. BHrchs estate. sf7.4s.
White Star Mills. $3.50: !. S. Brauer
s256l; Knight q Brother. s.: ]. + Rose
Co., 1880 J. a. Reynolds &. Brother
500; NJ. lander 1886: Percy Bowrv. ga.
Nestal & Co, $2i.5i; Hickok & Co. SEQ 80
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12
WILLfAasRURG NOTES.
Reception Given--Judse Henley to Attend
the OJster Convention.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, Jan. n.-spe-
cial.-The man Jackson, who was con-
vic,ed OF felony and given five years in
the pententiary, was sentenced yesterday
nv Judge Smith, and VIII be taken up TO
prison In a few days by Sheriff Richard
son.
Mr.. y. c. Walden, Of James City
qualified on the estate OF the late VIM.
A. Meanley, and gave bond In the penal
~ Of 1900. Judge r. J.. Henley, presi-
dent of the State Board OF Agriculture.
win attend the oyster convention TO be
held i'm Richmond being urged 10 do so by
many Of the largest oyster planters OF
York river.
A very nice reception was given last
night by Professor j. Leslie Hail. or the
college faculty. 10 his senior English
class, which was greatly enjoyed by those
present
Miss Annie Shield. of Newport News,
is visiting the family Of Professor Thomas
j. Stubs on Francis street
Mr.. John w. Gilliain (old Probs) VIII
in a few days leave for the lower James
river. where he viii remain few days
practiclng his profession. ana telling
yarns about his experience In the fore
castle DefO de war.
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VIRGINIA NOTES.

little more of this weather VIII mean
that all the peaches and perhaps all
the apples win be killed, says a South
western tVirglnia) exchange. I
Among the visitors in Washington We'd
nes6ay was the famous ex-Confederate
General Shelby, Fighting Jo." as he was
called In the days teai tried mems souls
as we'll as their bodies.
The Stauntou indicator says: capt.
John n. Opie, OF stanton. on Wednes-
day received letter announcing that
he had been left legacy of from 5000
TO $1,000 by the late Mrs. Riddle. oil Wiz
mingtcn. Del. sister of his father
We see that the steamer Massasoit ar
rived safely in New York from Bristol
the other day. We don't remember when
the Massasoit sailed but IL must have
been when times were better, and Beaver
was on boom.-Bristol News.
Reports came from various points in
the Shenandoah Valley TO the effect that
a large number of farmers i'm the North
and the West are seeking homes in this
section. This and other similar reports
from various parts of the South leave the
impression that the unoccupled lands In
the southeastern States Will not long re-
main so. The tide of immigration appears
to be moving this way.-Winchester Times
Fred Douglass made a speech 10 large
audience or his race In one or their
churches In Washington last night in
which he spoke of the white men OF this
section as those who III the field Of re-
bellion, with bullets in their pockets.
treason IN their hearts. and broad blades
In their blood-stained hands, were seeking
the life OF the nation with the vile pur-
pose OF perpetuating the enslavement OF
the egroes."--Alexandria Gazette.
The Roanoke Times 10 mistaken In the
assumption that Sypher, the fellow whom
CONGRESSMAN Cummings denounced. is
q southern gentleman" lie Is Penn
eyivanian who went to New Orleans dur
ms reconstruction ana was elected TO
Cengress ~ caypet-bag lsepunncan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12

nessssurt Ceusty Court School Board
Meeting at that Place.

BUCHANAN. VA. Jan. lo.-special.--
In the Baptist church this morning.
ct 1880 o'clock. Mr.. George +. Conway,
4 former resident Of Richmond and Man
chester, was married TO Miss Ncttie G.
Burch. Rev. DIR. George n. Beaic off,
eiating.
Mcssrs T. stiles Bell. r. NJ Paine. T.
n. Almond. ard III. A. Latane were the
fishers.
The bride In the beautiful daughter OF
the late Thomas Rosalie Burch. OF Lynch
burg. where she has many relatives and
friends.
Yesterday was County Court-day at
vsncastle. No business OF Importance was
Before the court.
Al a meeting. of the county school
board, the law requiring pupils OF the pub
Nc schools to be vaccinated, which caused
orsat dissatisfaction. was indefinitely sus-
Donded
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12
fmaEue, Ifa'burger.
The ning nects His Match.

Henri Quatre was lover OF les hons
mots" as well as OF "lcs BONES files. "
Hating at a village one day TO get some
dinner. he gave orders that whoever was
reputed TO be the greatest VIII should be
brought to amuse him during his repast.
on the appearance Of the rustic prodigy.
he commanded him 10 sit down on the
other side OF the table.
What is your name?" inquired the
King.
Sire, my name Is Galllard"
"Hah, and what Is the difference It
wcen CaiIlsrd and pnillarj-a lew : J.
low"
Sire" was the unexpected reply. there
Is only the table between them"
"ventre-sAint-gris" exclaimed Henry.
laughing. he has me there. I never ex-
pected to ind 20 much wit In 90 little a
village."-All the Year Round
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12
The Ariel Ladies' Scxtette.

The third OF the series OF star enter
tainments at the Y. NJ. G. A. was a
source OF much pleasure TO a large and
appreciative audience last night The
Ariel Ladies Sextette was the attraction
The Smith Sisters. comprising the COM
pany, rendered a splendid programme.
consisting of Rotations. solos. duets,
quartettes, and choruses, and were liber-
ally applauded after each selection. They
are all young ladies' Of refined appearance.
aud possess striking personality that
charms their audience They are clever
people. and will receive cordial wei
come when they come again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12
They Want TO Get Home.

Their ages run from fourteen to six
teen years. There are three Of them, and
they are from Baltimore.
Charles Smith, Josie Tosminia, and
David Weinberg composed the trio. who
called yesterday at the Third station and
asked the sergeant to notify their parents
in Baltimore of their arrival in this city.
The boys say they left Baltimore sever
al days ago with a man named Creasey.
who since deserted them. They want 10
get home again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12
Elam-kiIhy.

SUFFOLK, VA. Jan. -Special-AIiss
Lillian kilby, the youngest daughter OF
DR. J. r. Kilby and Mr.. III. f. Elan. a
prominent young business man OF this
city. were married this afternoon at the
residence of Mr.. j. G. Smith. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. J. i. Love
In the presence of invited guests, friends.
and relatives. The happy couple were the
recipients of many beautiful presents
ana left by the way of the Atlantic and
Danville railroad for an extended trip to
northern cities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12
sCCCBsSOR TO KOPE ELIAS.
Captain Carter Has Not Yet Taken Charge
of the Revenue Office.

ASIiENlLLE. y. g.. Jan. 1l.-Special.-
Capt. Melvin T. Carter. the new collector
OF this district. has returned from Wash
ington city, but has not yet taken charge
OF the office or I'm any way indicated what
ms policy VIII be with reference 10 the
Elias appointees. many OF whom are on
anxious seats.
The wife OF Sheriff McGaha. OF Transyl-
wanna county, was thrown from her horse
ana dragged considerable distance last
week. 1T was at first thought her injuries
would prove fatal but she is now making
SLOW but sure progress toward recovery.
The horse she was riding SHE'D at some
thing in the road and she lost her balance.
falling 10 the ground under his feet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12
TAKEN our OF BED AND WHIPPED.
Two Men ut CnionyiIie Severely Handled
bv Unknown Persons.

FREDER1cKSBrRG. Jan. r.--Special.
Rev. w. III. Camper. of orange county,
a member OF the Virginia Methodist
conference. was Frustrated yesterday by
a severe stroke of paralysis OF the entire
left side.
Two men named Vaughan and Lee were
taken from their beds, near unionville.
and severely whipped by a party of
masked men a few nights ago. An old
man named Bowler was also subjected TO
similar treatment by the same parties.
These parties were suspected OF compile
ity In an incendiary fire which recently
occurred In that vicinity. Much indigna
ton Ii expressed. as Vaughan and Lee
were under bonds 10 appear. and Bowler
had no connection with the affair, except
az a witness In behalf OF Vaughan.
Mr.. Philip J.. Robb, prominent citi-
zen OF Caroline county. died Tuesday at
his home, "Gayment." aged about fifty
years. .....:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12
silence Mnx Snsnlcinus-

John" exclaimed the nervous woman.
do you think there s burglar IN the
house,"
Certainly not. Why, haven't heard .
sound all night"
That's Just what alarms me. Any burg
lar who wasn't foolish would keep per-
fectiy quiet so az not 10 excite our sur
picions. Indeed, John. I do so wish you
house." Washington Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12
1IDEWATER MATTERS.
Death OF = Observation-Disclosures Benefit
Association.

CAPE CHARLES. VA. Jan. n.-Spe-
ciai.--Asbury Mills. a brakeman on the
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk rail-
road, was seriously injured a few days
ago while coupling cars at Bloxton. Va,
ana has since died from his injuries. lie
got his foot caught in a frog and could
not extricate II before the car struck him.
The annual meeting of the Employees
Mutual Benefit Association OF the New
York. Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad
was held at Cape Charles. Va. yesterday,
ana new officers elected for the ensuing
year.
A great deal OF interest is felt through
out this section In the oyster convention
10 be held at Richmond. Va. on the Eth
instant. A numebr or representatives
will attend from the Eastern Shore
counties.
The marriage OF Mr.. James Taylor and
Miss Elizabeth Higgins was solemnized
yesterday morning at the Catholic church
here Both parties are of this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12

a now primary,for the Staaardsville dis
trict on The 10Th Instant. No delegates
were elected at that place. there having
been tie between the friends OF Woods
aud the combined forces OF the other can
dIdatea.
This action caused great Dissatisfaction
among the friends OF Captain Woods, who
Insist that new cali should be Issued
lor primaries In the whole county.
Owing 10 the action taken to-day. Dr.
T.. W. Sims rendered his resignation as
county chairman. and Mr.. Y. *. Page
was elected TO succeed him. by the nine
members Of the committee who were
present at the meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12
JE7HUR,s IHDEBiEDN ESS.
Tho Ex-Treasurer Owes tho State and
County Over s5I 900.

BEDFORD CITY, VA Jan. 11.-Spe-
cial.-The county school board met Tues
day 10 make a settlement with l.. G..
Arthur. late treasurer Of Bedford. lie
stated that ne was not ready TO settle, so
the board made the settlement for them
selves, showing him 10 be due school
funds about sll.2S5.50. Added TO this, he
is due the county s3,0C6ii and the State
s37. 223.99. or a. total of about 5l,i65.93. Mr..
Arthur viii probably be able to reduce
this a little with some warrants which
he holds, but this is an approximately
correct statement of the amount OF his
shortage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12
DzYVILLE BANK OFFICERS.
Mr.. J. r. JopIinr Elected President OF
TIE Merchants.

DANv1LLE. VA, Jan. 1i.-special.--
The annual meeting Of the stockholders
Of the Merchants Bank Of Danville was
held to-day, and the old board OF d.
rectors reelected. ar. Frank y. Bur
ton declined reelection to the presi-
dency. on account of multiplicity of other
business interests. and Mr. j. X looping
was elected I'm his place. and Mr.. Bur
ton vlce-president. At the meeting of
the stockholders Of the Citizens Bank.
John II. Schoofield was elected president.
with the following board of directors:
J. II. Scheduled, r. l.. Fitzgerald. James
G. Penn. o. Wemple. John a. Wyllie,
r. ii. Miller. j. Il. cobb. G. G. Dula. and
James ]. Pritchett. Both Of these lnstitli
lions are in a furnishing condition.
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Iron Company Closes nnwn-

BETHLEHEM. PA. Jan. 1.-THE Beth
lehem Iron Company closed down to-
night The cause is assigned TO lack of
orders. The merchant and pudding mill
VIII close at the end Of this week. at
Whicn time over thousand men will be
thrown out Of work. The mills had been
idle for three months prior TO their re-
sumption on the ID Of this month. and
there was hope that -.4e resumption was
permanent. The ordnance works will con-
tinue ca full time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12

The well-known Phillips Excursion Com
pany have arranged 10 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 Janu-
airy 18th, and passengers will be booked
through 20 destination. There are no
Pacific Coast tours Offering as good ac-
commodations AT less expense. For full
information address a. Phillips & Co. 40.
III south Ninth street Philadelphia, Or
eau on nearest ticket agent =. & O. X
r. Co