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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04

Il the Fame of the Great Southern Leader
Waning Under Military Criticism?

Il the Fame of the Great Southern Leader
Waning Under Military Criticism?
A few more memoirs with their result
tant reviews. and it will presently appear
that the soldier who so long upheld the
falling fortunes of the Southern Con-
federacy, who looked for no scapcgoats
on whom TO lay the burden OF failure,
and who left no memoirs dlsparaging
his adNersaries and damning his lieuten-
ants with faint praise has no claim to
be reckoned even among the second-rate
captains OF history. The General who
with inferior forces contrived 10 out
manoeuvre ana Outright every general
who was opposed to him, until his ragged
army with bright bayonets was nnally
foitu and ground TO pieces by over
whelming numbers in his last campaign,
is adjudged by one class Of critics TO have
been "A faulty tactician, and by another
class TO have been no strategst accord
ing to their little military primers. True
those who belttle his tactics praise his
strategy as a rule, and vice versa. 10
your Boston critic. who edited us on
Sunday last, | would humbly suggest that
the finest strategic plan ever born stands
a fair chance of coming 10 naught, when,
as was the case with Lee in his Antietam
CAMPAIGN, il is handed over TO the adver-
sary with the ink hardly dry on 1t, and
this is true even when that adversary
is consttutionally or circumstantially
slow
THE strategy of Beaven Dam and
Malvern HIP was the strategy of "a great
campaign. not Of battle, and had cul-
minated before the first shot was fired at
Beaver Dam. An army of $1,000 men had
been eliminated from the military chess
board and "A strategic If not tactical
victory thereby assured.
There are few battles I'm modern his
tory in which the strategy of provi-
dence." as pious Charles kingsley chose
to call IL. played a larger part than at
Charlottesville Yet the gencralship of
Lee may not therefore be lightly ignored.
nor his superb judgment OF men be i'm
pugned by the suggestion OF a doubt as
to whether he really knew much. II any
thing. about Hooker Both were west
Pointers and members or the old army
at a time when ali the officers knew
each other. Hooker had been q stan
officer I'm the Mexican war at the time
when Lee was a trusted member or
ScOtts Little Cabinet" The proba-
bility is that Hooker was then the same
handsome, brave. vainglorious, insuDor-
dinate. blasphemous soldier that he was
when lie faced Lee at Charlottesville,
and boosted that God Almighty himself
could not save the rebel army. Lee
had abundant opportunities 10 size him
up then and afterwards, and he appears
to have made no mistake in his estimate.
The tree is known by its fruits. and the
figure OF IN" grave. taciturn Nirgnian.
like that OF his brother Visginian, who
upheld the flag OF the nation In the same
trying time, Is likely TO grow rather
than diminish with the years. and most
OF all in the estimation OF those who
recognize how poor and cheap is That
military judgment which tests general
ship by success alone.-H. r.. d., In
New York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
Child Kent the Seat

There came very near being serious
shooting ARRAY on No. 80 between
brownsville and Salisbury last night. At
Thomasvile Il large number Of darkeys
boarded the train. and one OF the num-
her was a man OF herculean proportions
He could rot md room. and saw a little
boy who was sick lying down in seat
without word he brought his hand
down with a ringing smack on the little
fellows check and showed him to one
side. lie had not more than seated him
sAls however when Mr.. W. 7. Bonner.
OF Lynchburg, Va. stepped UP to him
and held a pistol about six inches from
his face on a level with his right eye
Now yoE get out OF that seat, and !
will give you lust n minute TO move. :"
said Mr.. Bonner The carkey arose and
threw his hand on a pistol In bis h'o-
pocket, but moved without showing any
night. Mr.. Bonner explained to the crowd
that had gathered around that the MI:
boy was sick and so weak that he could
hardly sit up and that the attack upon
him was entirely unDrov )ked. The dar-
key got on at Lexington and quiet reign
ed again ON No. 3J.-Salisbury World.
10Th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO. ILL. Dec 3.-The bull senti-
ment in wheat suffered in enthusiasm
between Yesterdays close and tbs morn
ings opening, and throughout to-day
session the feeling was pr9houneediy
weak Bradstreets furnished d report
OF the worlds stocks about noon, which,
under other conditions. might have been
instrumental in producing better tone,
but holders were DISCOURAGED and sold
freely with the result that prices are
at a loss for the day. May wheat opened
from 613sc. to 6likc.. declined TO ,0V,c.,
Cash wheat was h@Lc. lower. closing
uominany weak. with the futures
COrn-This grain declined in value
through its dependence on wheat The
bistiness was not such as would attract
attention and the session passed I'M
eventually The market opened quiet
and easy, subsequently displaying but
little i'm the way of strength or iirmness.
May corn. opened at 2942vsc declined
to and closed at 2Jtsc., &c. Nnder yes"
torday. Cash corn was weak ana ilc.
per bushe lower.
Oats-Free selling OF oats by profesc
SIGNALS took place about the middle OF
the session. 1t was said that eastern
buyers of cash oats were endeavorng
TO resell the stun bought lately The
weakness of the cash market EXTENDED
10 the futures. and an all-round decline
followed. May oats closed 'snlzc. under
yesterday.
Provisions-Th hog market recovered
its loss Of yesterday on the receipts TINS
morning being about as much under the
estimate as over yesterday. Product
obtained benefit from IL, but The weak
ness of wheat eXcrtcd adverse influence.
AT the close May pork and ribs were
each 2isc higher and May lard a shade
higher than yesterday.
The leading futures ranged as follows,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
Ballots Tempered With

POTTSvILE, PA, Dec. IA sensations
al sequel 10 the statement that Judge +.
NJ Dunn's election would be contested
was made known yesterday. Judge Dunn.
who was elected Orphans Court Judge
by the Democrats by a small majority,
presented an affidavit TO the court set
ting forth that Charles T.. Berger. prom
inent Republican attorney, and one or Two
others had procured n key OF the vaults
of the Prothonotary's office. They had, lie
said. on Friday night last remained In
the vault until o'clock next morning.
during which time they handled and eN-
amined the election returns.
Ex-Congressman James Il. Kelley. In
behalf OF the dcponent. prayed the court
10 make inquiry as TO the regularity OF
such a proceeding and TO make an order
for the keeping and custody OF ali
papers and documents connected with
the returns OF the election. Judge Bcch-
tci refused 10 make such an order. but
instead issued a rale on Parliamentary
Dcesan and Charles f.. Berger to make
answer on Monday next 10 the allega
items Berger and others, in behalf Of
Judge Lyon, who was defeated by Dunn,
the dcponont. have under consideration
the contest OF Mr.. Dunn'5 election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04

CARLISLE, PA, Dec. 3.-Several days
ago woman giving her name as Mrs.
Pontella came 10 this city and stated TO
District Attorney Barnitz that she had
driven in wagon from Kansas city 10
this place 10 secure Information concern
ing her husband. whom she believed TO
be dead.
According 10 her story. she had been a
re sldent Of Carlisle prior &c the war. ara
had married United States soldier
named Pontella, who was stationed ct
Carlisle barracks. They were married IN
1861 by Squire De Hoff. The war brc,k-
ing out, her husband went 10 the front.
and since then she has heard nothing
concerning him. The woman Subsequent
Iy moved to Kansas cir, where sno fas
since resided. Believing the man 10 be
dead she had applied for widow rem
sion.
She drove with her team 10 Washington.
ID. C. anc securing some facts there. on
tiIucd her journey TO Carlisle. 5lie mad q
thoto6r aph OF her husband. and spent
considerable time In making visits among
resjc ents likely TO know something crr-
cerniIg the man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
THE CLOSING oUoTA rIoNs or
MONEY.
Offerings and Sales Mt the Richme nd To-
oscco frchange--TnternalR Revenue
Coiieotions-Iorcign Adyicas.

NEW YORK, Dec S.-Spcc1latlve IN
terest centered chiefly in the Industrials
Asa'n To-Day, ana OF these Sugar was
tne oSershado~ing feature. The stock
ing hands. Alter this the price bounded
up 10 lWfs. but the advance brought
out an avalanche OF long stock, and the
s sis oi0he per cent 20 1O2sS and
days hnal sale. The transactions mere
On tremendous scale, footing up $4,000
tharcs In grand total OF $4,000 shares
1or me entire list. The early squirt was
Que 70 special dviccs from Washington
70 INC euect ,lst the President would
,2t touch upo,. t,c ;rdst in his message.
ms caused pcrfc. rush TO cover short
being the heaviest syers. The rise
SIought out round amounts OF long stock.
vhich encouraged the bears TO fresh ei-
tooacco Leather preferred, and Chicago
Gas opened firmer. but later on Tobacco
tnmbled from S3b. 10 Soa. and ended at
g; chicago Gas moved up TO cola ana
named was smaller than for some time
past owing % the uncertainty as to
she outcome OF the Barrow Injunction
case now ,cing argued IN Chicago The
railway net was quiet but firm, the
highest price being made after the pub
hcauon OF the PRESIDENTS message. This
afternoon report was recelp,d in balft
and stock circles as to the retirement
short-term low Understanding bonds
IN times OF emergency. The gain IN
prices at IT'S time was equal 10 ihff3
per cent, Delaware and Hudson leading.
The effo.ts making to advance coal
freight rates 10 the West helped this
stock. Pacific Mail rose from Boss TO
SZSs on the announcement that the agree
ment Will probably be si.ned this week.
The Improvement In the financial situa-
Jon abroad and the fact that no gold
had been engaged for export 10 Europe
- yet had a stimulating effect on the
general market. Near the close Sugar
ran off TO 1925. and this weakened the
remainder OF tho Industrial group. Con-
sidering the esveritF Of The attack on
ably well Tss closing OF the market
was irregular y. tone. Net changes
SHOW advances - Mg5s per cent. Pa
oifc Mail. however, gained ia per cent.
While the Industrials lost hU2A per
cens.. Tobacco was second In point Of
activity and figured for 81 500 sharcs.
St Paul. which was third. was traded
in 10 the extent Of only 1920 shares.
Bonds were finer Sales were Sl.21S,oD.
The sales OF listed stocks aggregated
l2l,421 shares ana of unlisted stocks
1865, 523 shares.
Money OF call steady at 202lz per cent.
last loan and c'csing offered at ~ per
cent. prime mercantile paper, 4izmJ per
cent. Boz silver. 81. Sterling exchange
steady with actual business in bankers
bills at 4ST5. Ass for sixty days aud
ss904S9l4 TO- demand. posted rates. 4HSi2
Q49O. commercial bills. 4sGAqlST2 COY
eminent bonds frmer. state bonds duii.
Railroad bonds firm. Silver at the board
was neglected.
Treasury Balances. Coin, 1880, AL;
currency 500 1lS4i3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04

from Washington to New York In II
Hours ~ Minutes.


NEW YORK. Dec. ,. The military relay
bicycle ride between Washington and
New York was successfully completed
yesterday morning. when the last Of the
riders doliS cred a message from General
Miles TO General Kruger, AT Governor .
Island.
There were nine relays. the first start
ing from Washington at Z O'Clock sun
dav morning The message Was sched-
MED TO arrive I'm twenty-one hours, and,
despite the rain and consequent pad con
dition Of the roads, and despite the fall-
IRE at various points OF local wheelmeh.
who were TO have acted as guides anu
PAGERS, TO put IN AN appearance the ride
was completed in twenty-ohe Hou's anu
forty-eight minutes.
me second Separate Cycle Company,
National Guard OF the District Of Co
lumbia. supplied the couriers, the last
relay being taken up by Lieutenant r.
Z. Libbey and Private T.. \. Pitkin, VINO
arrived at New Brunswick, y. j., last
evening ready for the last stage. Ihey
were met by Lieutenant Stevens, L. >.
A. and Captain Stanbach, OF the Eighth
Battalion Bicycle Company, y. q. y
Y. who acted as PAGERS TO New YORK.
They arrived al the Governors Island
Barge Office at 4:iS \. NJ, drenched WIN
rain and covered with mud, but IN GOOD
condition The wheels also were In good
shape.
Lieutenant D. Moran. u. 5. a., met
then He said that the performance
was very creditablc and an entire sue
cess. The schedule would have been car
ried out to the minute, he said. despite
the bad weather had the men been ac-
companied on each relay by the local
wheelmen who were familiar with the
roads. Some OF those who had Noiuh-
teered for this duty had not Kept theii APP
pOintments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04

A .on OF Mr. Dudley Lester. who re-
sides near Lester pOstofice in Mont
pomery county. while hunting squirrels
Tuesday morning met with a horrible
and what must necessarily prove fatal
accident.
lie had reached the woods and sue
seeded in killing one squirrel and fired
at another, when the breech-pin OF the
muzzla loading shotgun blew out and
struck the young man in the centre Of
the forehead. penetrating the skull and
burying itself in the brain. lie Tell 70
the ground unconscious. whore he re-
NAMED for some time, but In some way
finally managed to get to his home. about
a quarter OF a mile away, and told the
story of the accident.
At the time of the accident he had his
hat pulled down over his eyes. covering
his forehead, and the pin passed through
L. taking part OF the crown inside.
Recovery seems impossible. Tho young
man is about eighteen years old.-tloyd
Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04

ty-five miles south OF Richmond. II con-
tains about three hundred houses, built
irregularly The Freemanson's Hall IL
a handsome building. There are several
tobacco warehouses. and some rev neat
and commodious dwelling houses. THIS
town is a corporation. and comprehends
the villages OF Blandford and Powhatan.
Ii contains ISIS inhabitants. including
1855 slaves. The situation OF the town
is low and rather unhealthy. From the
inspectors book II appears that on an
verge for the last ten years the guam
tity of tobacco received here has consid-
erably exceeded twenty thousand hogs
heads per annum. For the last three
years the quantity OF -four made In this
town and within a hundred yards or IL
has exceeded $4,000 barrels: at other
mills within a few miles 5000 barrels
per annum: to this add the Hour made
at the several country mills and brought
to this place for sale, the whole quantity
may SAFELY be stated TO exceed sixty
thousand barrels per annun. The whole
exports OF Petersburg. valued al tire usiai
peace prices. amount to Sl,SSo,3U; De-
sides the value OF peach and apple pIan-
dy, whisky, &c. not included. The indian
princess Pocahontas the daughter OF
king Powhatan. from whom descended
the Randolph and Boiling families. Tor
merly resided at this place. -lndex-Ap-
peal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
TOBACCO EXCHANGE.

Richmond, Va, Dec. ., 1880
Offerings at auction on Change to-day
by Messrs George A. Haynes, Garter n
Ryland. and w Ben. Palmer 4 CO..
twenty-three packages of sun-cured TO-
baccOs one package sold at Sll.@J, one
at Sf37J. one at Sll, one at SS.O%i2, one
AT x775. two at 81. one at S6.2J, one taken
i'm at 81 one sold at 81 one taken IN
al $3.50, two sold az $40 one al 49, =, !"
TWO at s. ~. one az SEQ one az S-lu,
two at 81 90 Frosted, one at SD one
at soc. QrOsteo), one at SOC. NrOsie'O. I
Private sales reported 10 the secretary
OF the Richmond Tobacco Trade to-day
were light
The tobacco inspector reports to-day:
nspections-Bright. II hOgsheads, dark,
: hogsheads and Us ierces. keihsytc-
tons Dark, hOgshead.
Myers, SeahrOoke's, Crenshaw s, DaN-
enport's. Planters. Shockoe, Allegheny
and old Dominion tobacco warehouses re-
port to-day. Receipts, 10 packages deiiN-
cries. 10 packages. -, .....,,,,, .o,t,,,
tions for the city of Richmond, va, en-
topaccos to-day. Cigars ana cigarettes
S4.s7215: plug tobaccos, -,l2l.uD Io'ai
NE report Of stocks in the several
toiacco Warehouses i'm the city on Rich
r,ond Va should have read Stocks on
hands Inspected. 1905 hogsneads anu
500 uerces, &c, uninspeclen, 49, Hogs
heads and 73 tierccs, &c Total stocks on
i'm the city of Richmond, Va. as az sat
urdav. November 30. 1898, l>.H-o hogs
heads and az, tierces, &c.
stock ON hand I'm the several tobacco
warehouses; in the city of Richmond
Va. as of October 81. 1880, 2o'3si hoss-
heads and al ticrces, &C.
Decrease in stocks i'm The several To-
baco warehouse in the city of kichm9nd
Va. for the month ending. SATURDAY,
November 30. 1888. as per Official Iepoll
If Inc tobacco Inspector l,462 nOgshcads
The usual sales Of dark loose tobaccos
al shockoe and Crenshaw tobacco ware
houses to-day. .t
A magnificent bright sale and good
prices all round at Davenport ware
mousse to-day. The breaks inciu9ed .9DaS-
Carolina. and South Carolina. The pres
ence of new orders on the market seem
ed 10 have an inspiring euect anu lle
Si yyent off with "A great deal of vim.
Registered az the Tobacco Exchange TO-
dav. d. l.. Hall. GOOchland county, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
CT LOUIS MARKET.

ST. LOUIS. MO. Dec. S.-Flour un-
charged; patent. $3.1303.25: extra iahcy'
Wheat lower: December. DC. May. G51s
N6Iisc. ,..,.
Corn lower: December. &c; january
25Hc.. May. 2J4c ..,
Oats lower: december. 11Ac.; January
f7sLc.: May. 2Oikc. asked
POrk-Standard mess. - On: 800,
Lard-Primo steam. 500; choice. 49, =
Bacon-Sioulders. $50: longs. S-OO,
clear ribs, $J12i.: short clear, So. ,,..,
Dry Salted Neats-Shoulders. si.G2i5:
longs, $40; clear ribs. :4.G2is; short clear.
$40.
High wines steady az sl.22.
Bagging- Jobbing ~ pounds 49,
? pounds 444c., ~ pounds. o'sc.
Iron ties, tJc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
Missouri Democrats.

ST. LOUIS, MO-. Dec. 3-The entire
Democratic State Committee, including
those members elected al Kansas City
Springs In August iast. reorgantzed At the
Southern Hotel here to-day. Bernard
Corrigan. Of Kansas CITY. was the oniy
absentee unrepresented. Chairman Nal
elected, and then resigned absolutely.
As the Pertle Springs element Is In
complete control. II Is believed that
George w. Allen. Of st. Louis. will be
The designations Of Secretary 5evley.
Vice-Chairman Carroll. and Treasurer
Ross were presented and laid on the
table. The vacancy In the Fourteenth
congressional district, oecasioned BY the
death OF A. c. Sherwood. was filed by
the election OF j. l.. Fort. OF Dexter.
Stoddard &. Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
Chattanooga Southern Reorganization

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-The Reorganiza-
tion Committee OF the Chattanooga
Southern Railway Company announces
that the modified plan OF reorganization
submitted to the bondhoiders N the
circular OF November 4. 1895. having re-
ceived the approval of the requisite num-
her OF bondhoders, has been declared
operative. Notice IS given that the
time for :ssentng to the plan Is extend
ed TO December 10. 1893, after which date
the non-assonting bondholders ,sill for
felt all right 10 participation therein.
The first iastalment OF the subscrip-
ton to the new securities IS payable at
the Mercantile Trust Co, December
18th
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
BALTIMORE MARKET.

BALTIMORE. MD. Dec. 3.-Flour
quiet. .,---..
Wheat dull: No. 2 red spot. 6Ji9nG'r'tc.
May. G9AuC9hc.; steamer NO; red, ga
n62ac. southern, by sample, C0gt'c
do. on grade, 631mGGl4c.
Corn fairly active and easy; mixed
spot. 33ILlt3assc: year, 334N33%c.: Janu-
AIRY, 33NN33hc; February. %3l4ft35ssc
March. 33H N335sc.; steamer mixed, 81 &c.
bid. southern white, 32aG33i.c.' 40 vel
low. 323.M3sc. 1T.
oats quiet and frmer; No. F" white.
western. 24024Iac.; No. mixed. western
22i2H23c.
Rye flrmer: No. %. i4045c. forsncar by
and 47d48c. for western.
Hay firm.
Grain freights quiet; steamer 10 Liver
pool. 32td. asked for January; Cork for
orders. IS cd. d3s.2d. .1y.,--
Butter steady; fancy creamery. -fn-'c'
Eggs firm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04

Several gentlemen are In Luray meas
uring the streets for the purpose of num-
boring the private and business houses.
This is a convenience that is much need
ed Harrisonburg and Woodstock are be-
ing numbered. Luray, being the county
seat great many strangers visit here.
and by having your property numbered
YOU have an intelligent way OF directing
the public TO you A number costs very
little. and should be visible over each
door in Luray.-Page Courier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04

Two weeks ago the Spirit published
that Mr.. Frank Walter. OF this place. re-
ceived in flour barrel gold medal from
Washington. 1t was sent TO him that
way as Joke by his friends and the
medal was duplicate OF one he bad lost
last spring. Mr.. John Long, or Melrcse.
read the item mentioned and last week
brought MIR. Walter the original one.
Its owner had given up all hopes OF its
recovery and was much pleased on lis
return Shirt of the Valley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

m o THE CREDITORS OF THE LATE
I FIRM OF Y. NJ. HARGRANE &
BRO, formerly doing business at No.
1913 west Cary street: You are hereby
notified o file your claims at once with
the undersigned. IN order 10 participate
In the benefit OF the deed OF assignment
made b., said firm TO Epps Hargraye,
trustee. on January IL. 1850.
A. Il. CHALMERS.
Sub-Trustee,
No GOddin Hall,
Eleventh and Bank streets.
dei-we.frsu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04

'Squires Haney and Brceden held court
Monday afternoon at Jollett's TO adjust
difficulty between Walter Lam and
Marcelius Meadows. The courthouse at
that point not being in good repair. the
case wPs tried i'm Rev. J. W. JOlletts
barn. with their Honors comfortably
seated on bags of grain, and the witnesses
and spectators oil anything that Was
available. The court decided, as both
of the parties We're TO blame. the costs
should be divided and bond given-to the
amount OF $50 10 keep the peace for six
months. Shenandoah city Argus.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
Minister Terrell.

Hon. A. W Terrell. the American Min
lister TO the Porte, is well known 10 the
writer as a brave very able. and ener-
gotic man. The measures he has taken
for the protection OF the American mis-
sionaries and other American citizens app
pear 10 be the most decisive and effective
possible under the circumstances He Is
a native of VIRGINIA, and distinguished
citizen of Texas We believe he is the
very man for the place. We are glad
to see that he is supported by strong
naval Orce.-Winchester Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
rrxv work. DRY GOODS MARKET

NEW YORK. Dec. 2.-The dry goods
market has Got improved during the past
week in any direction. The demand has
been slow for staple cotton ana dark
fancy cotton fabrics and quiet for woollcn
ana worsted dress goods ana shiruiSs,
and Indifferent Tor lig;i;~weisht wooueh5
ard worstcds for mems " ar. FOR sDrink
lines OF cotton dress iaprlcs 'nSte mas
n"cn a fair request. and IN new heavy
weight woollens and worsieds about an
average business has been reported. Ihe
tendency OF the market In staple cotton
f. in favor Of buyers. Cotton ana WVoi,h
and woreted dress fabrics are steady IN
prices. The jobDng trade has been duli
and featurclceS