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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19
Actress Madge Yorke Killed by a Native
Richnnn, err.

PHILADELPHIA Feb. 1S.--AIiss Madge
Yorke, aged twenty-five years, a comely
and popular member OF the Baggage
Check theatrical company, was shot and
killed at Ieisses Hotel, $50 Walnut street,
yesterday evening by James b. Gentry
an actor, TO whom she was engaged TO be
married.
Gentry fred three bullets into her fore
head at close range, and she died within
twenty minutes after the shooting without
uttering a word. Gentry called at the
hotel a few minutes before o'clock. Pro-
prietor Zesse was in the office when the
man approached the desk.
rs Mss Madse Norke in? he inquired
On being informed that Miss Yorke was
in, Gentry inquired the number Of the
room, and, without waiting FOR the bell
boy 10 direct him 10 IL. Stalked up stairs.
In less than two minutes Mr.. Ielsso and
the other occupants Of his house were
startled by three pistol shots fired IL
rapid succession. In the confusion and
excitement which followed the mur1ere.'
rushed from the premises ana disappeared
down Walnut street.
Hurrying up stars with the impression
that the trouble was in Miss lOrke' :
room. on the second hoor, Mr. Zeisse an /
two OF mis- employees rushed In the door;
The young woman was dressed as II
ready to go for walk.
She was lying al full length on the
floor. her face Scared almost beyond
?Ccognil on with three WOUNDS. Inc
largest one was just ONti Tic ifiN Wv
Her companion. Miss Ida Clark. who was
IL The room when the tragedy occurred
was stretched across the bed in Mysteries
An ambulance was summoned, and The
wounded girl was hurried around 10 the
Pennsylvania Hospital in charge OF Police
Lieutenant Mitchell. She was taken To
the surgical ward, but before DR.. HEtchin-
son had time 10 test her pulse she died.
Every shot had taken effect, ana any
one of the three would have proved fatal.
jealousy was evidently the cause of the
crime. Miss lorEe had been a member
Of Charles h. Blaney's Baggage Check
company for two seasons, her part being
the singing OF a soprano role. She had
bright, happy disposition, and was very
popular with the other members of the
company.
James Il. Gentry, her lover and muir
derer was with Mr. Blaney's company I'm
New York about eight weeks ago. lie
proved incompetent and was dismissed.
During his stay, however, he showed Miss
Yorke considerable attention. and the re-
port that they were soon 10 be married
was generally credited
The other members OF the company re-
garded Gentry as good fellow, and ne
associated with them freely. lie was
somewhat nervous. and at times appear
ed dependent.
The company has been playing one-night
stands since II left New York, and Cen
try has not been In evidence all that
time. having secured an engagement with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19
,fgPICAN ASSOCIATION.
GERMAN AMERICAN ASsoCISiIO"'
EIeetion Of Officers for the Ensuing Year.
II, Cel-br ate Btsmar ck's Birihda

The Gcrman-Amerlcan Association held
a largely ATTENDED meeting last evening at
s o'clock. in Sanger Hall. President A.
Won y. Rosenegk was in the chair, and
Mr. Theodore Moeker recorded.
Rev. Paul Mcneil reported an account
of the committee appointed some time
ago TO present a paper 10 the lmmlgrd-
ton Convent. on. He stated that he read
the paper on that occasion, which was
very highly appreciated by those who lis
tened to IT, Te committee was discharged
from further duty.
The report Of the treasurer was re-
ceived, which showed the organization to
be in a aOurish.ng condition. An audit
ing committee, consisting of Messrs. carr
Ruehrinund. William II. Zimmerman and
f. r. Stuinpf. was appointed to examine
the accounts
Another committee, consisting OF
Messrs. Charles Duncker. John Mcsser-
schmidt and Carl Remscherdt. was APP
pointed TO assist worthy Germans who
are In needy circumstances.
a committee of three was appointed 10
attend the convention of all German or
carnations in this city, 10 be held at
Sanger Hall ON Monday. April Sth, at
T. NJ. when matters of general interest
to German organizations will be discussed
The committee consists Of Messrs. l.. c.
Gisselbrecht, John Krause and William
Ghernan.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
President. A. Won ~ RoseneSk.
First NiCe-resident. II. G. Miller.
Second Vice-President Joseph Waller
stein.
Third Vlce-President, L. r. Stumpf.
Fourth Vice-resident, Carl Ruehrmund.
Secretary. Theodore Moeker.
Financial Secretary, {. T. Loehr.
Treasurer, Carl Wippermann.
Board of Directors: j. +. koehler, Emil
Kersten. Peter Stumpf. August Pohhg,
Charles Duncker. NJ. f. Richter.
Collector. &. Loehr. Jr.
Some discussion was INDUCED i'm az TO
a proper celebration of the eight.eth an
niversary of Prince Won Bismarck, and a
committee was appointed. consisting OF
Mcssrs. A. Won Rosenegk. carl Wiper
man and .. T.. Loeffler. 20 confer with
other German organizations for that pur-
pose.
The org Alization will meet again at
Sanger Hall on March 18th, at L. NJ.
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emphatic and permanent manner;

emphatic and permanent manner
therefore, be IL *
Resolved That the Council of the city
OF Richmond. In behalf OF the ci tizenSS
thereof tender 10 the family OF General
Stuart their deepest and most hear.,ei.
coincidence and earnestly request tnat
the remains OF their great Dche,ac .t'l
may be permitted to remain under 'ne
eye and guardianship OF the peoPIe U,
Richmond and that they may be allowed
to commemorate by suitable monument
their gratitude Tor his serele tss,,, 10 Tho
Council communicate a copy OF the iore-
going preamble and resolution 10 tne
widow OF General stuart; ana II the re-,
quest of the Council shall meet with
her appreciation that committee Of
three members be appointed whose duty
II shall be TO report design for suit
able monument and inscription TO some
future meeting OF this body.
The same were read and unanimously
adopted. and the president announced
the following gentlemen TO compose the
committee under the second resolution.
Messys. Randolph, Denoon and Hill.
NAV ~. iS,a.-The president submitted
10 the Council a letter from Mrs. Flora
Stuart In response TO the resolutions OF the
Council adopted on the 4th instant In refer
cncc to the late General j. f.. II. Stuart
The letter was read. and. on motion
of General Randolph. was ordered 10 be
entered upon the Journal and filed. II
is as follows:
Richmond. Va. May 30, 1854
Dear Sir: beg you 10 communicate to
the Council OF the city of Richmond
the earnest assurance that / most CRATE
fully appreciate the kindness and SYM
patty expressed In their resolutions
adopted on the 14th instant
TO my children and myself the knowl-
edge that such sentiments are entertained
by the people Of Richmond constitutes
precious inheritance. ] acknowledge the
claim OF the capital Of Virginia TO re-
tain the remains Of one who freely gave
his life as an offering OF affection ana
devotion to his native State
Yours respectfully,
FLORA STUART
To u. j. Saunders. President OF the Couh-
ell of the city Of Richmond.
For thirty-one years these resolutions
have slumbered in tho archives OF the
CITY Council of Richmond. The occa-
sion furnishes an opportunity lot an
earnest appeal 10 our Council IN behaI
of the plighted faith OF the city. but no
entreaty OF an individual can compare
with the eloquent silence OF the wldo"
and children of the Prince OF CaValers.
A committee was appointed TO present
the matter to the attention or the '3un-
ell. and the adjutant was instructed 20
invite the cooperation of Lee camp
After transacting some routine business
the camp adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19
Westmore and Officers.

tie Westmoreland Club held its 2ieh-
teenth annual meeting last night in its
clubhouse, with large attendance of
IN ,mbers. Major O. 5. Allel vas re-
elected president; Mr.. T. NJ. rutherford
was reelected yice-president, and Mr. j.
f. Mosby was reelected secretary and
treasurer. The new board chosen for
the coming year consists of Messrs \. II.
Christian. : 5. T.. Patteson, +. II. Will
liams and Is. X. Wexford.
II was voted to appoint committee OF
three as a permanent committee on art.
After the election of officers and the
transaction OF some routine business, a
supper was served.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19
IIeurico Ite MS.

Judge Wickham was engaged Yesterday
i'm hearing the civil docket. There were
no cases OF Importance. Morris Hopkins
will be sentenced at this term of court
probably i'm the next few days, He wants
to have his picture taken.
Colonel Charles Euker has called "a
meeting of the Henrico Troop OF cavalry
for February 22d. when he company OF
Light Dragons will be virtually reor-
ganized. as it is proposed to elect all new
officers. from captain down.
In the Tuckahoe district there is q IT.
ole hsht for the board of Supervisors.
Mr.. II, W. Browning. the present lncum-
bent: Mr.. Perkins and Mr.. John II. Ken,
pie are all out for the office. the report
published saying that Mr. Perkins was
Mr.. Browning's only opponent is ms ms.
lake as Mr.. Kemple wants it known that
he IS very much in the night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

RESOLUTIONS Copos rnipg Hts Death Read to
the Council IN 1864,

The meeting of the George f. Pickett
Camp last night was an unusually inter-
esting one The committee which will
visit Sppomattox will consist of sixteen
members Of the camp.
An interesting address was na1c by
Captain NJ. W. Hardwood.
- Several members Of Lee Camp were
.,resent and extended an invitation 10
Pickett Camp to attend an entertain
men, to be given next Mon nf,,i night
presented and made few appropriate
remarks. The thanks of the camp were
returned 10 X. r.. Lee Camp, of Alex
andria for their KINDNESS to the dele
gattcn who attended the funeral OF Cen
eral Corse
During the evening Captain Lakewood
read TO the camp the following. which Is
Of general interest:
At a called meeting OF the Council OF
the city OF Richmond. held on the ltih
day OF May. 1861
General George W Randolph. after an.
nouncing TO the Council the death OF
General James r.. B Stuart OF the Con-
rederatc states army submitted the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions to-wit:
Whereas. the people OF Richmond IN
common with their fellow citizens OF the
Confederate States, have TO deplore. i'm
the death OF General James T.. Il Stuart.
not only the loss OF one of the first
military characters OF the age. but also
tho :osN or citizen, whose eminent
patriotism and pure life gave the best
guarantee that his great military capacity
would never be otherwise employed than
IN the cause OF freedom. and for the vel
fare Of his country: and whereas they
not only recognize this tfs.r great mis-
fortune in common with the rest OF their
countryDen. but bearing In mind thai he
Welded up his heroic spirit ~ the imrne-
date defence OF their city. and In sue
cezsful effort 10 purchase their safety
~ the sacrifice Of his own life. they
sye profoundly moved with sentiments
~ gratitude for his great services and
~ veneration for his glorious memory,
snd are desivous 10 express and to record
I'LL sense Of peculiar obligation In an
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

5000 pairs OF Lace Curtains TO be sold
Tor 23c. pair.
About 80 Cornice Poles. > inches In
diameter. with heaviest brass trim
mings, complete at DC. Sold by Levy
Il Davis for 81.
About 100 whole pieces Of Lace Curtain
Scrims to be sold for Sc. a yard.
Silk Lamp Shades, sold by Levy
Davis for 81 and 50, TO be sold for 75c.
About 500 Mems silk Mufflers at about
one-half of Levy & Davis prices
About 100 Children's Fine White Lawn
and Embroidery Dresses at about one
half of Levy & Davis prices.
Levy & Davis stock OF Fine Dress
Trimmings was notably the largest in
the city. The best portion of the fine
stock is now here at from one fourth to
one tenth of the original prices. Col
ored and Black, Jet and Metallic Trim,
mings and pieces for evening wear and
millinery use are in great variety, and
present prices are such that mary lady
Is buying to lay away for future use.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19
.x,rryg OF RICHMOND.

James p. Gentry. the comedian In Col
Inns Back Number" who shot and killed
Miss Madge Yorke. soprano SINGER win
the baggage Check company, n Pnlla-
deiph.a. Sunday. is native ., I..Is chy;
a nephew of Mr.. Alexander Gentry. a
has been been away from Richmond for two
or three years. Before he lett mere ne
Gentry iS tbirtv or thirty-five years of
age He is a decided brunette. His
mother was OF Italian or spanish extrac-
ton.
He was formerly cigar-maker py pro-
this CITY at Tho old Metropolitan Hall,
then run by Putnam. He had the. reputa-
ton OF being a sober and congeniai COM
pdniOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19
AZ FayrrMaathrr GYMNASIUM.

The Fayerweather Gymnastic Asso-
cation of the University of Virginia have
issued invitations TO the second annual
Gymnastic Tourney, Wednesday evening
at : O'Clock. February 9TH az faNtI-
weather Gymnasium.
Committee of Arrangements-pr Lam
beth W. A. Bullock, G.. W: Doughty;
NJ floke W. III. Hill, &. w. Holland
Recention ommittee-Hunsdon Cary,
Clark Collins. Robert Mudd.. J. ;. Tayior
w r. Wayt. Bates Block. Mason Shaih'
and Henry Ricely. -, 1e,at,
vice-president: Don Peters secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

2, entire, pieces of Figured India Silks,
Black and Nayy-Blue Grounds, WIN
dainty colored figures, TO be sold Tor
2jc. "A yard.
About 900 yards OF all patterns OF Zoe.
White T. X. to he sold for lie. yaru.
About 800 remnants of White Cheek
Muslins TO be sold for , Sac. yard
About 500 remnants Of Toe. White INDIA
lAnons 20 be sold for Sc. YARD.
About 100 yards OF the DC. Satteen-i.in-
ing Sileslas, black backs ana gray
figured to be sold for lSc. yard
About 100 remnants of Evening shades
of Worsted Goods, all double "idths'
al SC. a yard.
~ whole pieces (an entire case) OF 10
inch-wide new Spring Two-Toned suit
ing. a regular 25c. dress material Tor
l2 l-2c. a yard
Mems Shoulder Braces, and Suspenders'
sold by Levy & Davis for 5oc.' mere
now at l5c. a pair
Boys KID Gloves, sold by Levy 4 Davis
for 81 a pair. here for 3Jc.
About l2G pairs of Boys ATWOOD
t'heviot Pants, solid Brown, thoroush-
IN made, TO sell for i5c., but during
this sale for nc. a pair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19
rHx rlMES-RICHMOND Va. TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10 1855

william Golfers company playing last
week In Boston. ,.
formerly member OF the .Hoss and
Hos" company. playing the part OF Ruee;
He lived in New York city. tnousn ne
is said to be native Of Richmond 20 dN va, =,
He Is about thirty-nve 1913 os'' ~
medium height. and slightly stopped. MS
face Is smooth, his hair dark and mixed
with gray. and his complxion swartny
Some say that he had been acduainled
with Miss Yorke for two years. re catne
tbst In which Miss Yorke travelled,
though. 1t is presumed, totally unaware
OF the fact that she had been In New
Work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

Invitations have been issued by Mrs:
Christine Frick to attend the wedding OF
her daughter. Pauline Catherine, to MI
Walter Peter Klein. The ceremony VIII
take place at ST. Johns German Lutheran
1burcb ON Tuesday, February 18th, at ?
p NJ. reception at Sanger Hall Will
Follow Immediately after the ceremony IN
the church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

Richmond. Va. Feb. Is. 1895.

To Our Friends and Customers:
In making this announcement OF change
of base. We take occasion 10 express our
appreciation Of the confidence reposed
in us while for so many years connected
with the late historic and reliable house
of Levy & Davis.
1 Having accepted positions with Messrs:
j. Meyer Il Sons, corner Sixth and Broad
streets, we have the confidence 10 assure
our friends that we are prepared TO ex-
tend to them the same advantages and
home-like welcome we mutually enjoyed
at Levy * Davis.
Sincerely yours,
4. r. NOEL.
r. :. NJ VALENTINE.
GEORGE r. BAGBY,
HORACE c. CHISHOLM.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19
ATlace on the stan.

Rev ]. c. Hiden. d. D.. has been Ten en-
dcIed the position OF chaplain 10 ,ne
Virginia volunteer militia. under the com
mard OF Brigadier-General A. l.. Thllliilps.
Or. Hiden was chaplain of General WISE
division in the late war. an was ai i,e.s
i'm charlottesville. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

Mr. Teddy Haas, son of Mr.. sol. Haas,
who rs now In Washington. where ne Is
recovering from guu-shot wound, mas
improved very much of late. He expects
10 return TO this city In couple OF
weets
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

Embroidered Chiffon In lavender. pink.
blue. Nile. corn color. gold. black and
white. full Is inches wide. s2-sS per
yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

A library tea will be held at No. ii
west Franklin street Saturday evening
from c 20 s O'clock by the Junior AUX
ii,ary for the Home for Incurables. under
the direction Of Mrs. Mann $. Valentine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19
Temple PEMBER70N, CORDES COMPANY.
LACES AND EMBR0|DER|ES.

Perforated Black Chiffon s. inches wide.
ranging in price from $50 to s. per
yard.
9-lnch Accordion Plated Chiffon, In
black and white.
Accordion Plated Chiffon, ia cerlse.
pink, blue, yellow, Nile. 5la,F and
white.
q and i5-inch Perforated Net, ranging
N price from 81 to $50 per lard.
Black MADEIRA I4aces. from 20 .
riches VIDE. 3Oc. to 81 per yard.
Some New and Novel DESIGNS m Black
and White Chantilly Laces. inches
wide, SOC. to sleo Ser yard. narrow
widths to match.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19
Personally Conducted Excursion {" New
Orleans fer Mardi-GYv.

A select and personally conducted ex.
cursion 10 New Orleans Mard.-Gras VIII
leave Richmond Friday. February "a.
Parties taking. advantage OF the cheap
rates offered by this excursion will have
five days In New Orleans for Sightseeing
and other pleasures. Tickets for round
trip. including sleeper and lodging. etc.
in New Orleans. $3.50. The ladies having
this excursion In charge will endeavor to
make 1t a successful and delightful trip.
PATRONESSE S-
Mrs. CLAY DRWERY.
2li east Franklin street.
Mrs. LUNSFORD l.. LEWIS.
3l2 west Franklin street.
.Mrs. +. n. DEANE,
203 east Franklin street.
Mrs. S. II. BOYKIN,
20S east Main street.
DELAYS are dangerous. dollar spent
for Hoods Sarsaparilla now may prevent
illness which will be expensive and hard
TO bear Now is the time TO take Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

ored Embroidery we nave ever
handled. all at popular prices, from
&c. to Soc per yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

Perforated Chifrons. in Nile, blue. yell
low. black aud white. IS inches wide.
SEQ per yard.
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ys,sr (! Ovs'ers!!

HOTEL. RESTAURANT AND HOUSE
KEEPERS.
Take Notice: Having purchased one of
the finest oyster beds in York river. which
/ Will be receiving daily. ! will f.l all
orders at the same old price.
GEORGE r. BULL,
Phone sos. 1874 north Sixth street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

Scrofula. salt rheum and all dis
eases of the blood. dyspepsia. headache.
kidney and liver complaints. and catarrh
are cured by Hoods Sarsaparlla, the
great blood purifier
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19
THE LADIES OF RICHMOND
THE ENTIRE
STOCK Of LEVY & DAVIS

ability Meyers dispose almost endless quantities
the
disposed OF
You musttak to
sold that S92
That Yesterday the first day Of the SALE and
VIII be
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

Black Bourbon Iaces. just the thing for
trimming the New Spring Capes, j 10
Is inches wide, from sc. 10 s275 per
yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

Black and Cream Iron Frame Nets
from $50 10 $50 per yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

Elegan, Styles and Dest Values In New
Point dEspr! and la Tasca Nets. Is
inches w.ae. from Zoe. 20 his per
yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

Hoods Pills cure jaundice biliousness
sick headache, constipation and all liver
ills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19
VeilinSS.

We are showing all the latest effects
and some extreme novelties IN Tux
e,os." double WIDTH. ranging In price
from SOC. 70 s.. 3 per yard.
single-Widta Yelling, from 2oc. TO 75e.
crepe-Bordered Wells. from Sc. to wa
apiece.
White and Colored single-width Tux
edos." in dotted and plain. from &c.
90 SOC. per yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

Some New Effects IN White and Cream
six Applique. from 25c to $40 per
yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

",Iaderla." or Perforated Embroidery
IN skirt lengths. with narrower edges
and insertings to match.
Au-oyer MADEIRA Embroidery. 10
inches wide, at s2.75 and $50 per yard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19
JAMES u. EHIKi'S CRIME.

MIR. Ellyson then introduced DR.. Hog
who made a pleasing address.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

Some new arrivals in Torchon Edges
and Embroideries. tine and firm. and
at prices that will please.
Corn or Ec-u Point de Venice Lsces'
from 10 10 inches wide, from 2Oc. to
s225 per yard.
Brussels Applique, In cream 10 y
inches wide. 45c. to sl.75 per yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-19

irish Point Edges, and lnsertinss 10
match. from &c. 20 $l.25 per yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-28
Among the Workinsmen.

The Stone Cutters Associa ton last night
elected officers for the ensuing six months.
as follows: President, Frederick Brooks;
vice president, Louis Marini; financial sec
rotary, William Chappe; corresponding
secretary, John Mccarthy; treasurer F. c..
Connors; serseant-at-arms, John Carroll.
Officers for Local Union No. NJ, Electro
cal Brotherhood, for the next half year
We're elected last night, as follows: George
o. Malone, president; William Watson, vice
president; Robert F. Metzel, financial sec
rotary; David H. Carr, recording secre-
tary: John S. Hebbard, treasurer; j. b.
Brown, foreman; John Rosser, inspector;
David H. Carr, press secretary; W. H.
bikes, trustee A special meeting of the
union will be held tom orrow to consider
proposed amendments to the constitution
Local 81 otherhood of Steam Filters Help
ers No. %, X. of L., last night installed
the following officers, chosen to serve for
six months: President. A. H. Douglass;
vice pl esident, T. H. Mockabee; secretary
r. A. Sparks; treasurer. NJ. Carney; in
spector, F. Brennan; financial secretary
Robert Steel; guard, John Hart; sentinel
James Goldsmith; trustees-S. d. Yea, G.
w. TAFT and Charles Herbert.