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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
RICHMOND sENATE's BANQUET.
IL Follows an Intersting business
Session at -. Adams Hall.

Richmond Senate, Ancient Essenic Or
der, he'd an important meeting at st.
Adams Hall last night. The number or
knights VINO turned out was unusually
large, and the session was one OF the
most interesting that body has yet held.
The question of taking in the members
of Washington and Lee Senate was fur
Their discussed, and more than half a
dozen members OF that senate expressed
their intention 10 come into Rlcnmond
Senate when the Washington and Lee
Frank W. Cunningham presided in the
east last night with his accustomed
A letter was read from Rev. ]. II. Boyd.
excellent senator Of the Stanton Senate.
and Sacredos of the Supreme Senate, ex-
pressing his regret that he was unable,
by reason of sickness. to be present.
Exce.lent-Senator Cunningham appoint
ed the following gentlemen as members
of the Stewards Committee: Messrs. L. C.
Garrison (choirman), John Nj. Burch, Jr.,
Colonel f. L. Spence. W. b. Lagoon. and
b. c. Wherry, Jr
After the business meeting had con-
cluded the knights repaired IL the dining
room below, where a splendid banquet
was served by Grand-Steward Krause.
Excelent-Ssnator Cunningham acted as
tDastmasteR and an evening Of real
pleasure was had by all in attendance.
Short and humorous speeches were made
by Mr.. ID. A. Kuyk. of Washington and
Lea Senate; DR.. George f.. Bagby. DR..
]. Page Massie. of Washington and Lee
Senate Mr.. James w. Gordon. Colonel
Il. Leslie Spence. Mr.. +. c. Garrison.
Mr. j. A. Cullen, Mr.. Myers, Mr. j. III.
Shepherd. Mr.. f.. A. Shepherd, Mr.. w.
Mac. Jones, Mr.. Joseph w. East, and
others.
The entertainment concluded with that
familiar old song. Aud Lang Syne."
The next meeting of Richmond Senate
Will be held on the third Thursday In
January
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
FEDERAL HOUSE COMMITTEES.
Cannon for Appropriations Chair
manship-Dingicya and Payne.

WASHINGTON. ID. C., December 10
Speaker Reed will announce the House
committees tomorrow. provided the reso-
luton for the holiday recess is concurred
in by the Senate. but In case of nom
action on the resolution. the announce
ment of the committees will be post
poned until the day Of adjournment for
the holidays.
1t is asserted tonight that Mr.. Hender-
son. OF Iowa, will not be the chair
man of the Appropriations Committee, of
which he is the senior Republican men,
Der.
If this report be true. and ii Is appa-
rently well founded, there is little doubt
that the position will go again to
Mr. Cannon of Illinois. who held
the craftsmanship in the Fifty-first Con-
gress.
1t is not unlikely that Speaker Reed.
in order to compensate Mr.. Henderson
for his disappointment. and TO show
his appreciation OF that gentleman's ex-
cellent service. will place him upon the
Committee on Rules and bestow the
chairmanship OF good committee upon
him.
Previous statements. indicating that
Mr. Dingley. of Maine. will be the
next chairman of the Committee on
WAYS and Means, and that Mr.. Sc
reno Payne. of New York. will be
placed second on the committee. are re-
peated with so much positiveness as to
give assurance of substantial founda-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
American citizens Of Armenian birth arr
given as illustrations.
ARMENy Az nr-r-p crc


ARMENIAN oUTRAGEs.
secretary Olney speaks OF having little
trustworthy information as to Armenian
outrages. but says the fact that In the
Sassoun District numbers OF villages were
DESTROYED and many thousands OF de-
fenceless Armenians were killed under
circumstances OF great atrocity. and that
no serious efforts on the part OF the
Turkish authorities were put forth 10 stay
the slaughter. seems to be generally con-
ceued. Since that time appalling out
breaks against Armenlans have occurred
In many other parts OF Asia Minor.
At the latest advices, the report says
mob violence and slaughter appear TO
have been checked, or. at least, TO have
partially subsidized. The Turkish Govern
ment has been emphatic I'm assurances
OF It's purpose and ability to restore order
In the affected localities.
But, says Mr. Olney. at the present
moment the temporary lull In the turbn-
lence is believed 10 be more apparent
than real. A telegram just received from
Minister Terrill. under date OF the 18th.
expresses the grasest apprehensions con-
corning the ultimate fate OF American
citizens in the disturbed region. unless
the appalling massacres can be stopped
by united efforts on the part OF the
Christian Powers He sees no hope how
ever, OF a European concert to that end.
He says that IL missionaries wish to
leave Turkey he can procure their trans
portation to Christian ports. If men
wish TO remain he can get escort for
all TO the sea coast. whereupon the
men can return; but he adds that women
and children should quit Turkey
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
THE JENKINS DEFALCATION.
Preliminary Hearing Continued or
Account of Defendants Illness.

SUFFOLK. VA, December 1.-the pre-
liminary hearing Of Charles W. jenkins,
the defaulting paying teller of the Farm
ers' Bank, of Napsemond. was called to-
day. and continued till next Monday.
on account of Jenkins's physical inca
pacity to appear in court. His physician
testified on oath that he was SUFFERING
from an attack of nervous prostration
so severe that he could not walk.
The accused will remain in the CUSTODY
Of an officer at his home. where he has
been confined since arrest.
Three warrants have been issued. two
for making false entries. and one for
feloniously taking United States currency
The amount OF the defalcatlon will reach
about 1880.
The defendant had been EMPLOYED at
the bank thirteen wears. during more
than half of which period the regulations
had been progressing systematically. anc
unsupported by the officials. who had UNI
limited confidence in jenkins
He held a high social position, and the
excitement incident 10 his arrest inten-
SITES as the time for his trial approaches.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
sAMANNI-WERNER,
A Baltimore Marriage OF Interest
to Richmond People.

Baltimore Marriage OF Interest
to Richmond People.
The Baltimore Sun of yesterday says:
Miss Jennie Werner. daughter OF the late
Henry Werner. was married yesterday to
Mr. Louis Samanni. manager OF the
Eutaw House. and son OF MIR. Francis
Samanni. OF Richmond. Va. The wedding
was at the home OF the brides mother,
Mrs. Mary Werner. lS Jackson Place.
Rev. r. w. Ciampett. rector OF st.
Peters Protestant Episcopal church, per-
formed the ceremony. The parlor Of the
house was handsomely decorated with
plants and flowers. Large plants formed
an arch, through which the bride passed,
leaning on the arm Of her brother-in-law
Mr. Harry Sioman, by whom she was
given away. The groom, accompanied by
Masters Jerome and Herbert Sloman.
nephews OF the bride. entered through an
opposite door.
The bride was gowned I'm blue crepon
trimmed with Persian lamb chiffon, and
lace. She wore hat and gloves to match,
and carried a shower bouquet of violets,
lilies of the valley. and maidenhair fern.
There were no ushers or bridesmaids
The couple left tor a trip to Chicago,
Port Huron, Toronto. Niagara Falls, and
New York. On their return they will
live at the Eutaw House.
Among those present at the ceremony
were Mr. and Mrs Francis Samanni. of
Richmond: Mrs. V. Frankford. of Mont
gomery. Ala; Mrs. Mary Werner. Mr.
and Mrs. S. Stokes, Major and Mrs. Car
rington. Miss Carrie Werner, Robert
Grain, and Sidney c. Frank.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20

ties OF citizenship. 1t is now no more
that federation IL spoken OF as II II was
by the indulgence Of one class OF people
that another enjoyed the exercise OF
their inherent natural rights For happily.
the Government OF the United States.
which gives 20 bigotry no sanction, to
persecution no assistance. requires only
that they who live under Its protection
should demean themselves as good citi-
zens I'm giving II on all occasions their
effectual support
1T would be inconsistent with the
frankness OF my character not 10 avow
that / am pleased with your favorable
opinion Of my administration. and fervent
wishes for my felicity. May the children
OF the stock OF Abraham who dwell in
this land continue to merit and enjoy
the good will Of the other inhabitants.
while every one shall sit In safety under
his own vine and fig tree. and there
shall be none to make him afraid. May
the Father OF ali Mercies scatter light
and not darkness in our path. and make
US all. in our several vocations, useful
here. and, In His own due time and way,
everlastingly happy.
&c. WASHINGTON. p"
II has been suggested that a COPY OF
this letter be sent TO Ahlwardt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
WASHINGTON TO THE JEWS.
The First Presidents Letters to the
Jews of Newport.
New York SUM-

In the souvenir book OF the Hebrew
fair appears a fac-simile Of letter ad-
dressed TO the Jews OF Newport by
George Washington in 1880 The original
Is in the possession OF Mr.. Frederick
Philips, of this city. 1t reads as fol-
lows:
"Gentiemen: While I receive. with much
satisfaction, your address replete with ex-
nressions OF affection and esteem. re-
io,ce in the opportunity Of assuring you
that I shall always retain gratefu,
remembrance Of the cordial welcome
exnerIenced In my visit TO Newport from
ali classes Of citizens.
"The reflection on the days OF dlniculty
and danger which are past is rendered
tho more sweet from a consciousness
,ha, they are succeeded by days OF I'M
common prosperity and security. II we
hsvc wisdom &c make the best use or
,hs advantages with which we are now
favored we cannot fail. under the just
COMMUNICATION OF a good government to
become a great and happy people.
.Srhe citizens Of the United States or
America have a right to applaud them
selves for having given 10 mankind ex-
amples OF an enlarged and literal policy,
a policy worthy OF imitation. All possess
alike liberty OF conscience and immuni-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20

DIR. Stratton, Physician, and Mr..
Landcrs. Plumbing Inspector.

Landers, Plumbing Inspector.
The Democratic members of the City
Council held a caucus in the Council
Chamber at o'clock last night for the
purpose of nominating a physician 10
the poor to succeed DR. William A. Deas.
who recently RESIGNED. and TO agree upon
a candidate for the office Of Plumbing In
spector, which position has been created
by a recent ordinance.
Mr.. Turpin was made chairman OF the
caucus, and City-Clerk Il. Il. August
was chosen secretary. The first matter
OF business was the nomination OF physl-
clan TO the poor to succeed Dr. Deds IN
the Third District. Those placed In nomi-
nation were:
DIR. Aaron JEFFREY. by President Glover
DR.. j.. W. West, by Mr.. Cottrel.
DR.. ]. G. LumDkin. by Mr. Waller
stein.
DR.. p. II. Noble. by Mr.. Noble.
DIR. #. r. Stratton. by Mr.. Trower.
DIR. Il. w. Gee. by Mr.. Blake.
After several ballots, Or. Stratton was
selected to. I'LL the vacancy over Dr. Jef-
frey. his closest opponent.
The caucus then went into the nomina-
ton Of an inspector Of plumbing. Mr.
Vaughan presented the name OF Mr.. Au-
gustus Arseil. and MIR. Blanks nominated
Mr. Thomas y. Landers The name OF
Mr. Harvey Bourne was presented by Mr.
TrOwer. while that of Mr. James Hayes
was laid before the body b. Mr.. Joseph
Wa lerstein. The endorsements OF the
several applicants were read, and the bal
lOtting commenced. Mir. Landers was
elected on the third ballot The caucus
then adjourned.
The two branches of the Council assem-
bled Immediately for the purpose OF elect
ing the nominees for Inspector OF Plumb
ing and for Physician 10 the Poor. DR..
Deas's resignation was read and ac-
cepted.
Mr.. Davis nominated DR.. r. Z. Stratton
TO fill the vacancy, and he was elected by
reclamation.
nomination for the Office of Inspector of
Plumbing by Mr.. StarlSe, and Mr.. Landers
was unanimously e-ected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
DanvilIe for further proceedings In &C
cordance with this opinion.

Danville for further proceedings In &C.
cordance with this opinion.
NOT ENTITLED TO DAMA0ES
Reynolds vs. Richmond and Manchester
Railway Company. Opinion by Judge
Harrison. This was q suit for damages
on account OF an injury received by Rey-
nolds from a fall. while attempting to get
on the car Of the company. Judgment
against Reynolds affirmed. Witness to
prove his character for truth properly
excluded. because his character was not
really assailed. He had received a num-
Der OF injuries from other causes.
Allen VS. Crank, &c. Opinion by Judge
Harrison Mrs. Allen sold to Crank all
the timber OF inches In diameter on her
estate, called Upper Tuckahoe." After
wards she, by bills In equity. complained
that the purchasers were operating their
saw-mill upon her pasture; that she had
sold them only pine timber and was en-
titled to the "lops." and the purchasers
had practiced fraud upon her. The Court
held that her written contract could not
be altered by limiting the timber to pine;
that no fraud was practiced upon her.
and that the defendants were entitled to
the "lops." Judgment affirmed.
OTHER CASES.
Crawford's Administrator vs.. Smiths
Executors. Rehearing granted to de-
cree rendered by this court at Its place
OF session, in Staunton; September term
thereof.
Buena Vista Company W.. McCandish
& Cloves. Petition to rehear judgment
at a former day Of this term refused.
Lilianfields VS.. Commonwealth. 1t Is
ordered that this case, which Is pending
on the docket Of this court at Stanton
be forthwith printed. and then trans
ferred to the docket OF this court al
Richmond to be heard at the January
term. 1896.
Foster and others VS.. Groner and
others. Appeal and supersedeas to the
Corporation Court Of the city OF Nor
folk.
Bennett VS.. Boulware and others. Ap-
peal and supersedeas to the Chancery
Court of the city Of Richmond.
Hippert VS.. Commonwealth. From the
County Court of Allegheny. Writ OF
error and supersedeas.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
VS.. Howard. From the Circuit Court OF
Nelson county. Writ OF error refused
Tanner & Walden VS.. Traders Loan
| Trust. and Deposit Company. From the
| Circuit Court of the city Of Roanoke
| Writ OF error refused.
| Keffer and others va. Rogers and
others. From the Circuit Court of 30.
tetourt county. Appeal refused.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20

Messrs. A. Saks Il Co. yesterday
placed ON exhibition In one OF their show
windows two interesting and amusing
automatons. which were purchased In
Paris recently by Mr.. Saks. and they
attracted a greae deal OF attention.
The figures are arranged with musical.
as well as mechanical attachments. and
their lifelike gestures and droll express
sions amuse the old and young alike.
One represents jolly minstrel whn
makes music on the accordion and
Iayxhs thereae. and the other portrays a
rimpleton seated on q barrel eating a
piece OF pie. His evident enjoyment OF
the delicacy is AS true to life as could
well be imagined. The figures will be
on exhibition until 10 O'clock each night
during the Christmas holidays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
Officers Of Lafayette Chapter.

At a stated convocation of Lafayette
Masons Tempe last evening, the follow
ing officers were elected and installed for
he ensuing twelve months: Most Excel
lent High Priest. Young Jones; King,
r. +. Patterson; Scribe. l.. T. Christan
Treasurer, r. +. Macomber: Secretary.
Augustus Arsell. The council made the
following appointments: Captain Of Host.
John W. Anderson; Principal Sojourner.
James w. Anderson; Royal Area Gap .lln.
r. l.. Peters: Master First Veil, j. 5.
Hall; Master Second Vet. A. X Court
ney Master Third Veil. r. L. Richard
son: Chaplain, Rev. Preston Nash; Stow
ard. William Krause; Janitor, ID. b. Col
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
THE WARM SPRINGS.
Mrs. Eubank Has Leased Ii for Five
Years.

1t will be pleasant information to thou
sands TO know that the news that Mrs.
NJ. J. Eubank has leased the Warm
Springs is confirmed The lease is for five
years. and already work has been com
menced in the direction OF arranging for
the opening next season OF this celebrated
resort under the management that during
the past made IT so famous. 1t is the
determination of Mrs. Eubank TO make u
the old Warm in all the essentials that
rendered the place so attractive under her
previous proprIetOrship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
BattIeships and TorpedO-Boats.

WASHINGTON. December 1s.-Mr. Hale
to-day introduced in the Senate bli
authorizing the President to have con-
structed by contract with the lowest re-
sponsible bidder. six sea-going coast
line steel battleshios Of about n.0oO tons
displacement. designed TO carry the
heaviest armor and the most powerful
ordnance. and OF the highest rate Of
speed. to cost 100000 each: and for
twenty-five torpedo-boats to cost $4,000
each.
Not more than two of the battleshps
nor more than six of the torDedo-boats
are TO be built on the Pacific coast. nor
more than two Of either class built in
one yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
The Dispatch and school Histories.
charleston News and Courier

fIndTlc.tDn NEWS anu t''''~NF
FOR twenty-five or thirty years; says
the Richmond Dispatch. ''our people nay
been protesting against the partisan ms
tories that have been used In our pubic
and private schools. and have been mop
ing that better ones would be pupnsheu
and offered them. There are now before
the public half dozen or more histories
an for use by the instructors OF our
vouth but still, as a rule, We confinu.
20 b,,v and use the books that we do mol
want and with which we , find i a. force
80. aithdrswai OF the Objectionable works
and adoption Of ,y Ieas iSIs rsssrm Tn ar
iD.',a.tpss, Gears with commendable persist
and zeal The evil Of WI, mich abd u cone Se
pia,neeted without further delay. IL should
f 30 one OF the iirst things to receive ef-
fsctiye attention from the newly-c9nsu-
,,tsS BOARD OF Education IN this state
=, ,.i b. impossible TO teach southern children
IN truth about the war while tnsy are re
,,,ce,..renressnt the truth In all particulars
which mainly interest and concern tnem'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
Nearly Overcome by Sewer Gas.

Sewer-gas came near causing the death
Yesterday of Mr.. Daniel O'Donnell. a
plumber; Mr.. Gallagher his assistant.
The men were at work In the cellar OF
Murphys Hotel Mr.. O'Donnell ra.sed
an old trap. and In an instant the cellar
was filed with the deadly gas. The
colored man fell insensble, and Mr.
O'Donnell. though neary fainting himself,
dragged him 10 the front Of the cellar
and thence TO the street where he him
self succumbed Mr.. Gallagher. though
nearly suffocated, managed TO get TO the
street before the vapor could overcome
MIN. The ambulance was summoned. and
the men were soon relieved. This Is Mr..
O'Donnelrs third escape from death by
being nearly sufocated with sewer-gas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
The Frank Case Continued.

The examination in the case of Frank
Morgan alias Paul Frank, who
was brought here from N'w I
News Wednesday, was postponed in the
Police Court yesterday until the 2st, in
order that witnesses may be SUNNI med.
Princess Amelia Johnson, a colored
damsel, was sent to jail for sixty days
az a suspicious character. princess has
from a number of ladies for the purpose
OF selling them on commission. She In
variably, however. kept the who e
amount received for the articles. Com
plant was lodged against her by several
ladies. and Wednesday Sergeant Hall
arrested her
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
They Were Married.

Mr.. Harry Hancock and Miss Effie
Smith were married in Manchester last
night. Rev. DR.. Lear performing the cere-
mony The case of Mr.. Hancock, charged
with betrsying the young lady under
promise of marriage, will, therefore.
be dismissed when IL is called before the
Mayor In the Pc ice Court to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
Committec, To-day or To-Morrow.

WASHINGTON. December 19.-Speaker
Reed will announce the House committees
Oh tomorrow or Saturday at the latest.
The work is practically completed. al
though changes may be made until the
moment Of their announcement. Speaker
Reed explained to-day that he changed
three chairmanships in the Flfty-hrst
Congress while the list was being read
from the Clerks desk. and that the haste
with which the committees were made up
at this time might result similarity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
Sudden Death of a Farmer.

CuLPEPER. VA. December 9.-tSpe-
cial)-Mr. George Mallory, most pros
porous farmer and greatly beloved citi-
zen of this county. who resided about
three miles east OF here. was to-day,
while at his home conversing with his
cousin suddenly stricken with heart fall
ure, dying ms antly NJ t'aiory r-
about AZ years of age. He leaves a wife
and several children
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
Breeder, Talley & Co.,
300 T.. BROAD STREET,
The QUALITY S'YLE-PHlCE STORE.
Borrow
Sister S
Stocking.

Brother-Mamma and Santa Claus nave
been up here together this week. anu
bought such a lot OF things.
That is what We say to LITTLE Jimmie
Boy. and to mamma: II you have not oeen
up yet for your Christmas buying, come
to-day. Bring the children early a"~
let them stay late.
Christmas Linens.
Red Table Damask. l9c. to 'oc.
cream Table Damask, 10 z-5c. 10 u.
White Table Damask. 25c. to sl.io.
Cream Linen Fringed Doiiies. at - ana
ssc per dozen; worth, 40 and soc.
White Napkins, soc. to s. per dozen.
Checked Napkins. 25c. per dozen; up
ward.
Linen Table-Ssts. Cloth and Napkins,
at reasonable prices.
Cotton Crash, SIS piece OF - yards.
Cotton Diaper. 4sc. piece OF 10 YARDS.
Art Linens. embracing the following
makes: Hollis. Soc. Powhatan. &C., and
Nathaniel, SOC.
These well-known Linens are for
drawn-work. The width is IS inches and
the prices are reasonable. Be sure 10
see our Linens. de D-zt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
His Fingers Crushed.

The ambulance was called at 2:10 yester-
day attention to the Dixie Plow-Works
to attend Andy Mott, an employee there.
who had four fingers OF his left hand
badly crushed in some machinery. he
was carried to the almshouse. where the
fingers were amputated. after which he
was taken to his home, No. sos north
TWeuty-fifth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
A Runaway Accident.

While Mr.. Charles r.. Guy. of the firm
Of Ellington K Guy, was driving out
near the Soldiers Home yesterday after
noon his horse ran away, and he was
thrswn out and painful ly cut and bruised.
He was carried 10 the home, and after
being treated by Dr. Eggeston was
driven to his residence. in the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
For Relief of Postmaster Tucker.

WASHINGTON. December l9.-Mr.
Martin. of Virginia. to-day introduced
bill In the Senate 10 pay Irwin Tucker
postmaster at Newport News. Va, 1888,
being the value of stamps and money
order funds stolen from his Office on
February S. 1894
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
Nominations Confirmed.

WASHINGTON. December l9-The
Senate. In executive session to-day con-
firrned the following nominations:
Willis l.. Moore. to be Chief Of the
Weather Bureau.
Wheeieck G.. Neasey. to he an inter-
state Commerce Commissioner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-20
Broke His Arm.

oliver Tuft. the 12-year-old son OF Mr..
]. +. Tuft, FEY yesterday from tree into
which he had climbed, and broke his
eft arm. A physician, who happened to
he attending patient In the neighbor-
hood. was called in, and set the broken
arm.