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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22
MARRIED IL NORFOLK.
Mr.. N. G. Fineher, Formerly of Rich
mond, and Miss Norton.

NORFOLK, VA. May 1.-CSpeciaL)--
This afternoon at O'Clock at St. Peters
Episcopal church, Brambleton Ward. the
marriage CT Mr.. NJ. E. Fincher, OF Rich
mond, and Miss Bertha Aureiia Norton,
of this city, formerly of Atlanta, Ca.
took place. The church was prettiiy de-
corated, the chancel being almost covered
with palms, ferns, and cut-fiowers. The
ceremony was performed by the rector
the Rev. w. d. Smith. in the presence
OF large gathering OF the friends and
relatives of the couple. The bride was
attired In handsome and becoming
go.ng-away gown, with hat and gloves
to match. She was attended by Miss
Monte Winslow. of this city, who was
attired in white. The ushers were Messrs.
Fred Lambert, G. Q. Powers, and u.
Lipwood Brookln. OF Richmond.
Immediately following the ceremony
NJ and Mrs. Ffncher left via the New
York. Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad
for northern tour.
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AT MOUNT VERNON.
The Governor and His Party RscsiTsd
and BanQusled.
Heavy Rata Prevents nm Examiaa-
tion Of the Grounds--An raseress-
ing Piece of snver-rroposed En-
dowment Fund--ReEents Meeting.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. May 2f.-Gov
ernor Charles T. OFerrall. OF Virginia
accompanied by Mrs. 0Ferrall, Mira
Knight, Mrs. wingo. and Mrs. DIR. Rob
inson, and Colonel J. Bell Bigger, Cleri
Of the House OF Delegates, all OF Rich
nond, went to Mt Vernon on the steams
Macalister this morning. or his annua
visit OF inspection. He was not accom-
panied by his STAFF, "a was anticipated.
The trip down the river. owing to tm
extremely bad weather, was an unevent
full one. the party being obliged to sta.
in the saloon.
The Governor and party were met
the Mt. Vernon wharf by Superintendent
Dodge, and escorted to the mansion
where they were received by the regent
Mrs. Townsend, and yice-Regents Mes
danes Washington. Goldsborough, HDI
Brown. and others. The Governor thei
inspected the buildings throughout, bu
on account OF heavy rain did not go on
into the grounds.
In the banqueting hall was exhlbltes
handsome silver plate that was useS
at all the hanquets while Washington
lived at Mt. Vernon, and which was re
Gently presented to the regents by Mrs
Goldsborough, the vice-regent for Mary
land. to whom II was willed by her great
aunt, Martha Washington.
Among those present at to-day's cere-
monies were Or. J. M. Toner, OF Wash
lngton. the recently-elected member OF
the Advisory Board; James c. Carter.
OF New York; Miss Rebecca Cowcll. OF
Alexandria, Mrs. Howard (nee Washias-
toni. who Is a greatniece OF General
Washington. and many other prominent
people. Chlef-Justice Field. OF the Su-
preme Court, was expected, but the TAIN
prevented his coming.
At 1 o'clock, the Governor and party
were sumptuously dined In the room for
merry used by General Washington and
family as a sltting-roon, the banquetlng
hall being in use as a reception chamber.
The regents hope soon to be able TO create
avn endowment. In order that all expenses
for the preservation of the grounds and
buildings. as well as the salaries Of the
attendants. may be fully guaranteed,
without having to depend on the daily re-
ceipts.
No business was transacted by the re-
gents to-day, and they expect to complete
their duties tomorrow.
The Governor and party returned Ia
Alexandria during the afternoon. and took
the 4 o'clock train for Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22
File vInGINIAss nN nourE.
An Ovation 60 Miss wfnnie--Pcrson-
mi of the Party.

LAFAYETTE. LA. May A.--(Special)~-
The ride from Atlanta to New Orleans
was one continuous ovation for Miss Win
ME Davis. Crowds were assembled ct
every town. and many were the beauti-
fui floral designs she received expressive
OF the love OF the old soldiers for the
Daughter OF the Ccnfederacy. General
John y. Gordon. commander-in-chief Of
the United Confederate Veterans. joined
US at New Orleans. and VIII go over
10 Houston IN the private car with Mss
Winnie. The veterans from Richmond
are all together to-day. and are having
a charming time Miss Winnie was
entertained this morning by Mr. Thomas
Booker in the car OF the Virginia dele
cation. At the banquet Mr.. Eugene Davis
treated the party TO some delightful
music. Among the distinguished Con-
federates on our train are Ex-Governor
Lowry. OF Mississippi; General Clement
A. Evans. Of Georgia; Judge w. j. Cal
houn, OF ATLANTA; Colonel w. X. Lyman,
Colonel Fred. A. Ober. and General b. f.
Eshelman, OF New Orleans,
LADY SPONSORS.
Miss Ridley. sponsor at the Confede-
rate reunion for Georgia. and Miss Lo-
rena Mcintosh, sponsor for Mississippi;
Miss Mabel Lyman. and Mrs. Barlow. Of
Williamsburg, were among the ladies who
paid their respects to Miss Winnie to-day.
Judge George l.. Christian and Hon. j.
Taylor Ellyson have been kept busy pre-
senting the many friends who desired 10
be introduced 70 her.
Among the Virginians not already men
toned who have Joined the party are
George Booker OF Hampton; Charles Z.
winston. a. Jeff Vaughan, r. f. Chesley.
John NJ Warren, p. S. Burford, c. i.
Turner, Carl Ruehrmund, Colonel II. Nj.
Boykin, and Mrs. Boykin and daughter.
Those already In Houston are Polk Miller,
Judge +. r. Farrar Hon. James n.
Stubs. and Colonel Thomas Lewis.
Colonel II. Nj. Boykin has wen the
praises OF his party by his courteous
and hospitable consideration of their COM
fort
Colonel James l.. Gray is very gallant
I'm his attentions to the ladies on the
train The citizens Of Orange have ar
ranged 90 give us a grand ovation as we
cross the State line this evening we
expect TO reach Houston about IL o'clock
tonight.
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iature bv una riniprs vote What wii&
to DOT 1 could not play the one man
rule, yo1 know. 4 agree with J1use
Chichester fully in believing that the
county Should not have saloons, but when
the people Of the county come to me
with their representatives,. must accede
TO their requests. so long as they are not
unconstitutional"
USE OF TROOPS.
''wn you send the militia out there to
clean them out?"
IL would II II were necessary, bus they
would clean them opt one day. and they
would come back tae next, and, besides,
there Is no large mob OF men making
depredations on the State, and could not
send militia without the Sheriff needed
them"
The Governor deprecates the fact OF the
general lawlessnessi existing Throughout
the county. and regrets very much the
publicity that has been given the matter.
why" he said, there Is just as much
II not more gambling going on In WASH
ington city as In Alexandria county, ana
they send all these toughs over into the
county. anyhow. Let the authorities Oh
washington catch them on their side OF
the river. as the Alexandria county Of
flcers are so thoroughly inefficient, and.
as said, / will erfradite every man and
prosecute them on the evidence furnished
by them.
"You can say" be said, "in conclusion.
that I am bitterly opposed to this con-
tinued lawlessness. and / shall leave no
stone unturned in order that stop may
be put 10 It, / haveia competent attorney
in Alexandria looking after the matter
and as fast as arrests are made the Grim
mails will be prosecuted TO the full extent
of the law. l don't intend for the county
NJ Alexandria and t3nis glorious old State
of ours to have thea1inger OF public scorn
pointed at us any Ringer.
PoCAHoN7AS STRIKE.
The Governor, in Speaking OF the strike
situation in POcaho1tas, said: Il intend TO
keen troops al Pocdbontas until II is very
clearly demonstratetS that any man In the
state Of Virginia who wants to work can
do so, and he viii be protected. coneeue
TO every one the right to work or not, as
they please. but when a man wants 10
work / will protect, him. II II takes the
whole Of the State militia"
"WnI the Alexandra Light Infantry be
sent to Pocahontasr'
81 certainly think so, for at present II
looks as II the STRIFE will last for some
time. and the men bow on duty must be
relieved. The Alexuhdria Light Infantry
are so far away ffbm the scene that |
will hardly call on them until the last.
think however, they will have 10 go,
sooner or later. They are a fine body OF
men. and consider them the crack COM
pany of the State. They always make an
excellent showing when called on for ac-
fiva
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nattIn with Tramps.

CRESTON, IA, May IA desperate
battle occurred at Charlton last night
in the Burlington railroad yards between
officers and a gang OF tramps caught
breaking into a car. When the officers
attempted TO arrest them the tramps
pulled revolvers and commenced nring
The firing was returned and fusillade
OF bullets was exchanged. Constable
Baglan was shot in the left breast about
two inches above the heart. The ball
struck a rib, however. and glanced, so
that It Is not believed that the wound
Is fatal. Marshal Hlxon received a slight
injury in the right shoulder. Whether
any tramps were shot cannot be learned.
II so, they were spirited away by their
companions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22
opD-rELLow CELEBRATION.
Dedication of Phiisdelphias MIL
Iion-DoIlar Temple.

PHILADELPHIA, May 2l.-The prin-
clpal day OF the weeks celebration In
honor OF the dedication OF the odd-Fel-
lows million-dollar temple was rainy and
disagreeable. During the morning mem
bers OF the order, with countless bands OF
music, arrived In special and regular
trains from near and far.
Special trains from Norfolk, Va, and
Easton, Pa, were literally odd-Feiiows'
conveyances, for every person aboard,
trainmen and passengers alike, wore che
three links"
The exercises began at 9 A. NJ. with the
annual session of the Grand Lodge OF
Pennsylvania, and half an hour later the
Grand Lodge proceeded to the temple and
took part in the dedicatory services, over
which Grand-Master Harry l.. NEAL pre-
cfdod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22

The conduct OF Jacob f. Modiin, the
Danville wife murderer. who was sent
TO the penltentIary few days ago Tor
eighteen years. has been such since MS
Incarceration as TO cause some doubt
In the minds OF the prison officials as
10 his sanity. Indeed, he has impressed
them as a man whose mind IL not well
balanced. Whether this is real or feigned
insanity Il has not yet been possible 70
determine. No action VIII pe taken 10
the case until SUFFICIENT time has elapsed
10 prove conclusively whether or not
the man Is crazy.
Modlin had two trials. On the first
he was convicted Of murder In the first
degree. This verdict was set aside. and
upon the second trial with Lynchburg
Jury he was given eighteen years
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22
cnse of Ex-consuI wnIIer.

WASHINGTON May 2l.-The French
Government, accedlng to the demand OF
the United States. have transferred the
case Of ex-Consul John l.. Waller 10
ordinary civil jurisdiction. This action
apparently nullifes the sentence oil
twenty years confinement imposed on
Waller by a French military court In
Madagascar, and indicates either his trial
by the civil judiciary or his ultimate re-
lease from prison.
The matter has now reached stage
where the United States Government has
ample evidence on which 70 base claim
on the Government of France, possibly
involving the payment OF indemnify Tor
the treatment accorded Waller and the
abrogation Of a concession obtained by
him of valuable rubber forests.
Waller Is still In prison in Marseilles,
but may be transferred to some civil penal
institution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22

Mr. Frank Vincent Du Mund VIII send
his large painting Of The Baptism OF
Christ" which has never been shown out
side Of New York, 10 the art exhibit at
the Cotton States and international Expo
sition at Atlanta II represents John es-
corting Christ down to the edge OF tne
wafer and lust previous 70 the ceremony.
A golden yellow sunset battles the land
scape IN soft. mellow light A Few
curious people have gathered on the river
bank, and the whole scene Is made very
effective by the reflection In the water.
Mr.. Du Mund makes a specially OF re-
iigious subjects. The French salon gave
him gold medal on his Holy FANNY.
which he exhibited four years sgo. and
which WAS unfortunately recently ruined
IN a studio fire. This artist leaves IN q
few days for Europe but he has arranged
for the exposition 70 procure two OF MS
important canvsses during his absence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22

tive business. The attendance OF specta-
tors to-day was small as compared with
the day on which the case was called.
Among those present to-day were several
ministers OF the Gospel Mr.. J. +. Heath,
Jr., opened for the defence, who, after
announcing that his side demurred 10 the
entire declaration. proceeded TO deal with
the demurrer in detail. Mr.. Wake. Mr..
Thorn. and Mr.. Medley. In the order
cheney In law Of the declaration, and Mr..
Small closed the argument on behalf Of
the demurrer. The discussion lasted in
all about five hours. at the conclusion of
which Judge Prentlss took the matter I'M
der adyIsement He will render a decision
tomorrow morning. and It is very proba-
BILE that he will override the demurrer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22
wbI,key-Trust Property Sales.

CHICAGO. May 2l.-The stockholders
of the whiskey Trust, at their meeting
to-day, adopted resolution providing FOR
a judicial sale Of the property and an
other for sale outside OF the court. III
Is understood the action is taken TO fore
stall all possible upholding by the Supreme
Court OF the decision OF the lower court
which declared the trust illegal under tne
laws of Illinois When the judicial sale
Is contaminated II is probable the Dis
tlIing and Cattle-Feeding Company VIII
Ia relncorporated I'm another State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22
GOVERNOR oFERRALL's VIEWS.
The virginia Executive Talks OF
Alexandria County Affairs

Alexandria County Affairs.
A Washington Star reporter accompa-
MED Governor oFerrall TO Mount Vernon
Yesterday and interviewed him, and from
the interview the following is taken;
81 am surprised" said the Governor,
eat the members of the Washington Board
of Trade supposing that the Governor OF
a State had the power 10 abate charters
and franchises granted by the Leglsia-
ture. 1t certainly shows very great lg-
norance on their part l am ready ana
more than anxious at any time, he SAID
40 suppress the whole business, when
ever proper and sufficient evidence Is iur-
nished me.
s"rhe people criticise me very freely,
but they have not seen my hand, l am
constantly having detectives on the
ground but can find no one who Is willing
10 90 on the stand and testify Why, l
receive anonymous letters every day tell
ing me OF the vices. aud adding that the
writer's were afraid TO give their names
for fear of being killed or having their
homes burned out, and you know maL
can't act ON any such Information as
that.
WHAT HE WOULD DO.
..What l would like Is for the Washing
,on board OF Trade, now that they have
gotten into this matter, 10 furnish SUM-
Gent evidence before a grand jury and
/ will extradite every man caught by the
washington authorities, bring him to Vir-
ginla. and see that he gels the fullest ex-
tent OF the law. and we win take care OF
those caught In this State.
gpeaklng OF criticisms made on account
Of the signing OF the excise bill. taking
the licenses cut OF the County Courts
hands, Governor oFerraii saidi want
a. distinctly understood that / signed
fbat bin az The request Of the senators
and delegates from Alexandria county, and
there was not the slightest opposition to
Il presented 10 me.
IL passed both branches Of the Lss'sia-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22
Enrthounke I'm Italy.

ROME. May A.-The town of Spoleto,
sixty miles from this city, was shaken
by a violent earthquake yesterday eve
ming. The railway station was partly de-
stroyed and crevices were made In the
walls OF many OF the houses and in a
portion Of the walls Of the prison. The
inhabitants were panc-striclSen, and even
after the first excitement had subsidized
were afraid to return TO their homes and
passed the night in the streets. Vehicles
were sent to-day ten miles from Spoleto
to bring away the families OF the railway
EMPLOYEES In the latter place.
The shock was felt in Jern and Foligno,
but no damage was done in either town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22
A NEGRO SHOT.
Jealousy the Supposed Cause--Eiec-
ton Preparations.

ttOn
EMPORIA, VA, May H.-(Special.)-
Frank Ellis, colSred saw-mill hand. was
shot near here last night. Robert Powell.
another negro, is suspected Of having done
the shooting. Jealousy is supposed to
have been the cause OF the trouble. At
this writing no arrests have been made.
Mr. Henry Mudin, secretary OF the
County Electoral Board. was in Peters
burg on yesterday, having the ballots Tor
the election on Thursday printed. Inc
Electoral Board, together with the county
Judge. are engaged to-day In stamping
and arranging the ballots for delivery To
the judges of election.
Mr.. Henry Weiss, OF the United states
Railway Mail Service. is spending few
days at home.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles III. Nash will re-
turn 10 Hopkinsville, KY, tomorrow
our townsman. DIR. George H. WOOD.
will commence the erection of a new hotel
in a few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22
TO Relieve the Richmond Troops,

NORFOLK, May A.-(Spacial)-This
morning Major X. l.. Warren, command
ing the Portsmouth Battalion, Virginia
state troops, received orders from Briga-
dier-General Phillips to report for duty
at Pocahontas tomorrow morning with
his two companies-the Old Dominion
Guard and the Portsmouth Rines. Inc
men we're Immediately notified. and the
two companies left tonight at 10 O'Clock
via the Norfolk and Western road Tor
Pocahontas. The Portsmouth soldiers are
ordered TO relieve the Richmond COM
NAMES. which have been on duty for some
time. Captain John w. Harper Will com
mand the Rifles, and Captain George a.
brooks the Old Dominion Guard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22

LONDON, May 2i-The Evening Stand
ard publishes a ST. Petersburg dispatch
saving that several more large fires are
reported in the provinces. Al kobuf, IN
the Government OF Grodno. two hundred
houses were burned and three persons
perished. In the village Of Rushany the
government buildings and two hundred
and fifty houses were destroyed Al
Mukrhany. in the Province of Pensa, nine
~ houses were burned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22
a.. uurared and Ten.

WALKERTON. VA, May n.-tspecial)
An old colored woman named Matilda
Vaughan died In this neighborhood sun
day. who was 1lO years old last OCTOBER
She was formerly owned by Colonel VIII
liam Pendeton, OF this county.
The continued wet weather mas mace
farming more backward than 1t was
ever before known. Many farmers nave
not planted corn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22

/ Pensacola, Fla Miss Emma Simon, OF
Louisiana: Miss Margaret Il. Waring, or
South Carolina.
The young ladies, together with their
| maids Of honor, hold a reception every
day. from 10 TO II O'Clock, and are re-
ceiving many social attentions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22
sound-Money-Meeting Programme.

MEMPHIS. TENN, May 1.-The Com
mittee on Programme and Oroer OF
Business met this morning ana arrahgea
the following programme for the sound
money! convention Thursday at p. NJ.
cell OF convention 10 order. by w. J.
crawford, chairman OF the Committee OF
Fifteen; election OF permanent chairman
and secretary; appointment OF commit
tee on resolutions. with one member from
each Southern State; speech, by Mr.. Car
isle. and then adjournment till Friday.
when the Committee on Resolutions VIII
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22

against a bilious attack BY calling to your
aid that puissant ally. Hostestefs
stomach Bltfess The foe viii then be-
driven back utterly defeated. Dyspepsia.
alex headache, malarsal. kidney. nervous
and rheumatic trouble and constipation
Weld 10 the action Of this most benttcent
OF remsdes Take II regularly. and you
WIN socn experisnce its good ELECTS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22

Argument Heard Yesterday In Nor
folk nm the Demurrer.

NORFOLK. VA. May a.-sspeciail--
The second passage-ss-arms between the
attorneys In the Massey-Pilot libel salt
took place in the City Circuit Court to-
day. the occasion being the argument on
the demurrer made by the defence 10 the
declaration OF the plaintiff.
Captain John s. Wise. one OF the ccun-
gel for the defence. could not DC present.
He te,egraphed from Richmond tnat ne
had been called to New York on impefa-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22
xuinner. nt Memphis.

MEMPHIS. May H.-rhe winners at
the drill are as follows
Glass A-Thurston Rifles. Morton Ca
diets. Sealey Rifles, Mccarthy Light
Guards, Governors Guards, Fencibles,
Chickasaw Guards.
Glass B-Morton Cadets, Thurston Rifles,
Governors Guards.
Class C-Thurston Rifles. Morton Ca
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22

BIRMINGHAM. ALA, May Z.--on
SUNDAY morning Gate city sap'
urb OF Birmingham, was visited oy a
fire. in which two unknown men perisneu,
The charred trunk and arm Oh one anu
the skull OF the other was All 'nat We
IeS, ~ them Two women are missing
and are believed 10 have been IN the
bailding. The identity OF none OF the IN
fortuns.es has been revealed. and possibly
never win be- as Il is not known exactly
who were In the building at the time OF
the FIRE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22
Terrible CoaI-Mine ExpIo.ion,

WASHINGTON. d. c., May Aids.
patches from Grafton and Morgsnton, w.
Va. report that an explosion occurred
to-day in the coal mines at Monongahela.
on the West Virginia and Pittsburg rail
road. The mine took fire. Four miners
were taken out dead-some reports saJ
elght-six were fatally injured. and 49,
escaped from the burning mine unIn
jured. The confusion is great. and the
reports are very conflicting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22
German n,metaIIic Resolution.

BERLIN. May 2l.--The bimetallic reso-
luton, which recently passed the upper
house OF the Prussan Diet. was carried
in the lower house to-day by a large ma
tority. A Centrist amendment propos-
ing 10 omit the words with the ultimate
object of securing international oimetal-
ism" was rejected by vote OF Isl TO ~.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22
s.,ru,Iyv and HIS Trial.

WASHINGTON, May 21.--The State De-
partment has been Informed hat the
Spanish Government has aceeded TO the
request OF the United States that General
SangIllly, an American citizen arrested
In Cuba for alleged completely in the In
surrecton, be granted civil trial
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22
Parliamentary Dissolution Scare.

LONDON. May 2i.-The Westminster
Gazette, in an article on the dissolution
scare, says that the panic IN the loooy Is
not shared by the ministers, VINO nave ue-
n,dsS mar unless they are defeated upon
q vital issue Parliament will not be dis
solved this session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22
Rountrce and ,yentmorelana.

ATLANTA. GA. May 21.-Colonel Roun-
tree and DR.. Willis Westmoreland are
both in Atlanta tonight They came by
different routes. Neither will make a
statement, but IT IS not believed that
there will be a duel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-22
chlnn nelenre. Formosa.

LONDON, May 2l.-The Pail Mall Ga
zette publishes a dispatch from Picking
stating that an imperial decree has been
ISSUED recalling from Formosa the Gov
ernor and all OF the other Chinese OF
flcials. civil and military.