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The sea coast echo., 1896-04-18

just to the right of the McLain man
sion lived Col. Mashburn. 1t was an
ordinary farm cottage that had given
shelter to the colonel and his family for
many years. The luxury of the McIain
home was not to be found in the
humber dwelling of his neighbo but
1t was home to the Mashburn family,
and they looked with disdain and con
tempt upon the abiding place of their
bachelor neighbor. Though the dwell
ings were separated by only short
distance, there was but little love lost
between the two families. 1t is true
that their lands adjoined and only a
few blazed trees told the story of the
boundary, yet that distance that is said
TO lend enchantmcnt unfortunately
was not great enough to bind the fum-
lilies in neighborly love.
Years previous to the time this story
is written bitter dispute as to the 10.
cation of the line had caused breach
to occur between the major and his
neighbor. AS time passed the chasm
Midened and the quarrel became more
bitter. The county surveyor had been
called in in the interest of peace and
harmony, but his decision. which was
in favor of Maj, McLain, failed to pour
oil on the waters of discomfort, and hos
1ilitieswereagnin resumed with greater
zest than ever before. 1t looked at times
as If there would be war, and the inhab-
ttants of the little settlement frequent
Iy discussed the final outcome of the
feud.
AS both men are now dead, have de-
cided to tell the story of the manner in
which the dispute was finally settled
The story may or may not be true, but
VIII relate it just as it was told to me
by one who lived in the neighborhood
and was a friend of both Maj. McLain
and Col. Mashburn.
The sea coast echo., 1896-04-18
The Funny Things We See.

Girls taking their first lesson in skat-
ing.
Women with new furs when the ther-
mometer persists in mounting.
An economist buying gloves size too
small for her because they are marked
down.
a sutfragist who has just declared
her absolute equality with man trying
to stop . cable car.
The youth who has told "her" that
she should know all his secrets burning
his old letters the week before his we'd
ding.
The general public, which doesn't
care for music or understand the Ian
guage in which it is sung, applauding
lnadly en- opera nights.
The young person who has been told
that she has an expressive face for
evermore comforting and distorting il
10 make it more expressive.-Toledo
Blade.
The sea coast echo., 1896-04-18
A Long Wait.

He was tramp. He rang the front
door bell of one of the handsomest
houses on Eryay street several times
but nobody came to the door. At last.
he heaved deep sigh, and said to him
self confidentially:
"Jewhilikins!! Don't feller nave 10
wait long time in this town before he
don't get anything?" Dallas Tex i
Sitter.
The sea coast echo., 1896-04-18
rHs WORLDS EARLIEST poT....

That Salzer's Earliest, fit for use =.
20 days. Salzer's new late potato. Cham
pion OF tho World, is pronounced ~.
heaviest yielder in the world, and Wa
challenge you to produce its equal IN 10
acres to Salzer's Earliest Potato
yield 1000 bushels, sold in June at Al IN
bushel--sioOo. That pays.
NOW IF YOU WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SIM
it with 10c. postage you will get FREE
10 packages grains and.grasses, includ'
ing Teosinte, Lathyrus, Sand yetch
Giant Spurry, Giant Glover, etc. and on,
eeed catalogue. (Kl
The sea coast echo., 1896-04-18
An Absent-ny,ndcd Man.

Professor (about to start on his we'd
ding trip bids his parents farewell,
then to his young wife)--Good-by, dear
--good-by, dear
What! Are you saying good-by to
me, too?'
why, that's SO; you are going with
me!"-Louisville Post.
The sea coast echo., 1896-04-18

He--She has been described to me
as possessed of rare personal attrac-
tions.
she--Rare? She may almost be said.
to have none at all, ,--Bay City Chat.
The sea coast echo., 1896-04-18
The active nrincin

The active principle of capsicum, or
red pepper, is a volatile oil known as
eapsicine. 1t is so exceedingly acrid
that n quarter of grain exposed to the
air in room will diffuse itself through
the apartment and cause all present to
cough and sne'ze rs though the pepper
had been takea into the mouth Or nos.
trils,
The sea coast echo., 1896-04-18

We have not been without Piso's Cure
for Consumption for 20 years.-LIzzIE FER.
REL, Camp st., Harrisburg, Pa, May 4, ~.
The sea coast echo., 1896-04-18

"0RDER in the court" shouted the Judge
"This is the worst disgrace this court has
suffered since l was elected to the Judge,
ship p.'---Indianapolis Journal
The sea coast echo., 1896-04-18

SHE-"Do you think we are going to have
a war;" He-"Yes, do" "What do you
think we are going to mako war onl" ION
paper n-Yonkers Statesman.
The sea coast echo., 1896-04-18

Mr.. MUouMoNEY-"I love you for all that
am worth, darling" Miss Budd-''Thaps
Just what love YOU for. n--Boston Courier.
The sea coast echo., 1896-04-18

THROAT DISEASES commence with Cough,
Cold or Sore Throat. ''Br0,on's Bronchial
TrOcheSn give immediate and sure relief.
The sea coast echo., 1896-04-18

WAYwoRN WATsoN-"Pardner, do you
eat pie wit knifeln Perry Patettc--
"Wot piel"-Cincinnat Enquirer.
The sea coast echo., 1896-04-18

PARRoTT -''Do you think that Heunecl,
could ever keep o secret from his wife,,,
Wiggins-"Weli, III bet that he never lei.
her know what he really thinks of herp'-
The sea coast echo., 1896-04-18

The assessed valuation of property
In New York city is $l,6is,Os173j,
The sea coast echo., 1896-04-18

Late in the afternoon of June n
stranger called at the Jail and asked to
he allowed to see Col. Mashburn. He
was refused admittance, as the colonel
told the iallcr to let no one in to see
Linn. The stranger was persistent. and
said that his mission vas one of great
Importance to the colonel
The turnkey closely inspected the
stranger. He was dressed in a checked
business suit, and had the appearance
of being "a commercial man. There was
q peculiar meaning in his eyes and an
Gir of dignified command. The iailer
aesitated, but the little man in the
checked suit placed hi, hand Upon the
officers shoulder, and, looking him
squarely in the face, said:
MY usiness with Col. Mashburn is
most urgent. As surely rs you live, he
an,innocent man"
The jP,ler became Interested.
col. Mashburn did not kill Mai. Nc
Lain" continued the stranger. "Of
:hisla assured, and il there is n possi-
biIity o. saving his life am going to
make every effort. am convinced he
is an innocent man."
Without any further persuasion the
little man was admitted to the corridor
Gnd directed TO the cell u the con-
1emned man.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-03-21
TROY LETTER.
OBSERVER.

Troy, n. Y. March IL. 1896.
The attendance Of the churches was
not overlooking on Sunday on the ac-
count OF the snow storm here. Each
pastor was in his place all day.
1t has been reported that Mr. John
Tynnes who lives on Union ST.. No. IL,
departed this life Sunday afternoon.
He has passed his threescore years and
ten
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Williams of
No. 1886 9Th Ave-, have very sick
daughter.
Mr.. Andrew Anthony No. 1912 eth
Ave is also sick with the pneumonia.
Sittle from this district, informed MIR.
H. Stokes by card last week that Hon
Thomas Sittle had not employed Jake
Sittle as the newspapers and other
sources would have him believe.
This is refreshing to the colored re-
publicans of this county who was con-
templating alternating their support
from bIr. Sittle at the next conven-
ton.
Fellow Republican, don't be decoy-
ed to abjure the g o. p. by some de-
funct political disgruntlet. who may
perchance be sore DER some insufficient
relief Remember, we owe that party
never ending gratitude, for the re.
publicanism of the past binds us anc
should we ever forfeit our fealty tC
that party, we would be ungratful K
the prosperity drawn from our coun
| try's BOSOM
Colored men, be of good cheer a
the peerless Mitchell teaches us, for II
the language of his own selected reel
tai. we are coming, for hopes OF rain
bow promise already spans the sky.
JAMES MCCAIN.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-03-21
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

Mr.. James Hardie and Mr. N.
Red mond of Philadelphia called on us.
The wife of Rev. Jas. II Holmes,
who had painful operation performed
on one OF her eyes is much improved.
1t was entirely successful.
Mr.. w. B. Christian, formerly
Foreman of this office. has accepted a
position in the printing department OF
Morgan College, Md. He left the city
last Saturday to take charge of the
same.
The marriage of Miss Mary Rog-
ers to MIR. Adam Morris, Jr., took
place Thursday, March IL, 1895. Re.
ception Sunday, March 10Th from 6 &c
Top. NJ, at 1011 n. 7th st. Friends
and acquaintances are invited.
mir. w. R. B. Alexander Of Lin
coin, Neb., sends us new yearly sub
scriber. Many thanks.
Miss Mary s.. Reed of Philadelphia
sends the amount OF $500 collected
for the Lunenburg Case. Man.
thanks.
We have received an interesting
II lctlCT tIOul OuI anu cuRbOA tCA
Rev. John Anderson, Of Winnifrede
West Va.
Mrs. Mary J. Whales of Cambris
Va has returned from New RIVE
where she has been visiting her broth
er and his wife. Rev. and Mrs. Holmes
Mr.. 7. F. Stovall, of Michau1
Va was in the city this week, an
called on us.
Mr.. NJ. L Wilson of 11S w. Jack
son ST., who has been quite i'll is niue
improved and we hope his speedy re
covery.
Mr.. Eugene J. Bass of Ports
mouth, was in the city this week an
called on us.
Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Rev
Armstead Berkeley, pastor sends $2.t
for the Lunenburg Case Many thank
Rev. 7. H. Shorts. of Hampton
sends 81 40 for the Lunenburg Case
which amount was collected by Mr.
Hannah Lee. Many thanks.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-03-21
Women's League Gift Bazaar.

The Bazaar given March 2nd, Bird
4th at Samaritan Hall for the Lunen-
burg prisoners was a grand success.
From the short time in which the
committee had to work up an interest
their fondest hopes were more than
realized in the generous gifts and kind
patronage of the public.
We take this means to thank the Of
ficers of the Hall, Mr. Christopher Will
kerson for gallons of cream, Mr.. W.
A. Hammond for flowers and every
member and friend who in any way
aided or contributed to it's success by
which we cleared over $65 (sixty-five
dollars
Committee-Mrs T. w. Mitchell
Chairman Mesdames Bette Graves
Alkaline Hill, Ann Shorts, Margaret
Scott, Julia Bland, Martha Cunning
ham, Rosa Taylor. Fannie Murray
Mary L. Smith, Ben Jackson. @. Aytes
A T. Grimes, Mrs. Washington. Mis-:
NJ. L. Chiles, Secretary of Women'l
League.
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REIDSVILLE LETTER.

REIDsvILLE, N. c., March -.
Rev. DR.. j. A. Brockett, pastor of
the Lynn st. A. M. e Church, Dan
vile, Va, will give a musical concert,
supplemented with a lecture at Et-
tington's opera house, Monday night,
the 23rd instant. Turn out and give
him a crowded house, for the Doctor
is a magnificent orator, original in ell
oquence and gifted with poetical ex-
pressions which he can display at will
and he can sway and sweep an audi
ence like winter fagots that sway and
sweep the plains.
The Cleveland, o., Gazette gives a
report of the death of Mr.. Hartwelle
Parham Of thai city, the father of Rev.
E. +. ParhG44. of this county. There
are now only two surviving members
of the family, one distinguished dis
ciple of Blackstone, the other a preach
er. Rev. Parham is the heir of some
very valuable property left by his
fathers estate.
Mr.. J. r. Joyce returned one day
last week from Stokes County, where
he has been on q visit to his relatives
and friends. and he reports the senti-
ments of Stoke County as being repub-
iccn, favorable to Mckinley and Rus
sell.
Hon. Thomas s. Malloy, the prince
of republicans and clerk of Rocking
ham County Superior Court has com
pleted the division Of the different
townships into voting precincts.
Reidsville has four, (see notice in
local papers.)
March will soon be numbered with the
past, though she has brought snow on
her wings Of blast.
Rev. G.. g. Sumerville occupied his
pulpit at the First Baptist Church last
Sunday, and preached two able ser
mons, both evening and night. The
Reverend has elegant pulpit manners
and his knowledge of the scriptures is
expansive and comprehensive, coupled
with complete views which easily
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-03-21
Do You Know Them

CLEVELAND, O., March Is. 90,
Mr.. EDITOR:
/ desire to know the whereabouts
of my friends. left John Steward 8
farm on Brooke Turnpike near Brook
Hill for Detroit, Mich, but am now
living in Cleveland, o.,
My mothers name was Caroline
Johnson. My fathers name was Lind
sey johnson, and my brothers name
is Jessie johnson. Ny father is dead.
We worked for Henry Grant.
A man, named Spencer Reed lived
on the place.
Address,
ROBERT JOHNSON,
626 Central Avenue.
Cleveland, Ohio.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-03-21

place him in the front rank OF young
contemporary pulpit orators OF our
race in this state.
Mr.. J. B. McGehee of Washington.
d. c., an appointee OF congressman
Mrs. g. Gordon who was getting
along so well after returning from the
hospital had chill Friday, 18th and il
made her very sick for awhile but she
is improving nicely now.
MIR. James r. Mccoy who lives on
4th St.. is one of our young men, who
is a republican in the true sense OF the
word. and viii go long way to main
tain the principles of that notable par
ty.
| OBSERVER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-03-21

Long experience and new methods
thoroughly understood, ensure sat
istacttOn. Having made new lsn1 ex-
tenttve improvements In all of the
branches of the undertaking bust
ness. l respectfully thank the pub
Tic for their past patronage and ask
the continuance of the same. All
orders promptly filed. Country or
ders solicited.
We, the undersigned gladly recon
mend W. s SELDEN to the public
generally az q worthy and faithful
undertaken, Revs. Daniel James, Ar
cher Ferguson, and Mr.. John Hem
ey. No. 1000 Graham and Marshall
Sc. Fulton.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-03-21

Had voc ever seen him before7''
II don't know that had"
did you see anything more Of him
that day."
Il did not, SIR"
ado you know VIII re Mr.. Pollard
livesf''
II know about where he lives"
ibid you see any other money than
that with which he paid you for the
articles he bought2"
"No, he paid me in dollar bills. Sol
omon's coat was very dilapidated, and
his shirt was dirty ! was waiting on
Marable when Jones came TO the door.
solomon did not remain in the store
very long. He attended right straight
along to his purchases, and then went
away"
What was It that made this letter
impress itself so upon your mind3"
WHAT IMPRESSED HIN.
ct Is lust this, sir: That after Sol
ONION had paid no attention to the
conversation about the murder. and
only asked about the men who came
in the store, naturally was impressed
with the letter
Ibid Solomon talk to you about
what Crswley Jones has said about
the murder7"
mo, sir. he only asked for the
goods he wanted"
| Mr.. Lancaster: "You think it strange
that Solomon did not talk to you about
the killing don't you think it equally
strange that you didn't say something
TO Solomon about the murder1"
"No, sir do not. / am merchan
and it was my business to wait upoI
my customers"
Wasn't it equally Marable's bust
ness as a customer To ask you 10
What he wanted to buy2"
WHAT HE THOUGHT STRANGE.
Eyes. sir: but thought it strang
: that he should have asked as to thos
gentlemen who had spoken OF the mu
lder +"
Judge Mann: t'what is the populs
ion of Chase City"
about 900 or 7OO."
IL This witness stood aside, and "
! Pollard was recalled by Mr.. Frankli
! Iior the defense He repeated what
had said about his custom to keep Il
Imeat-axe by the white-oak tree at Il
:. hack of his house.
What is your age, Mr.. Pollard
asked Judge Mann.
Il am 70. SIR
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-03-21
B. Y. P. q. Anniversary.

On last Tuesday night, the B. Y. P.
o., of the 9th ST. Baptist Church held
their second annual service, Rev. A. s.
Thomas delivering the address. The
program is as follows:
Chorus hymn; Prayer; Solo, Mr.. e.
C. William, Paper read by Miss A.
Robinson Address, Rev. A. s. Thorn
as Solo, Miss Emily Price; Prayer, S
&. Burrell: Chorus and BenedictiOn
The officers are Miss G. E. SAndridge
President; A. Z. Ware, Vice.
president Miss L. A. Walker, Secreta.
ry; Mrs. a h. Hawkins, Correspond
ing Secretary; Mrs. Quarles, Organist
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-03-21
To the Readers of the PLANET.

Don't forget that you can get fine
Wines and Liquors from a drink to
~ gallons at Duncan's Family Liquor
Store, SOB K. Marshall Street. Also
Tobacco, Cigars, Cheroots and Cigar
cites Of the best quality.
Your patronage solicited. 2mos
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Do You Want to Borrow Money!

Do you want to borrow money? II
so call on WEST-END REAL ESTATE
COMPANY, No. 221 w. Broad st.
Money loaned on real and personal
property, rents collected, houses built
on easy monthly payments. Money
advanced on rents.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-03-21
NOTICE.

There will be meeting of the Rich
mond Women's League Monday, Mar.
23rd at 5 p. NJ, at Fifth St. Baptist
Church. Members and friends are
earnestly requested to be present.
MRS. r. d. BowsER, Pres,
MISS M. l.. CHILEs, Sec'y.
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ROBINSON & THOMAS.

TO2 z. Broad ST., Rsehmcnd. ys.
AAir-OutMng, shaving and sAanpooIng.
Al vera stsistly Arst-olass. eAn 60
@. eaa1stase1aA aaaeaAese
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-03-21
.A.Hayes,

OFSIGH WARE-RoOM: 727 N. SECOND 81.
Residence: 725 N. End Street.
First Glass Hacks, and Caskets NJ al
Descriptions. have a SNARE room
Tor bodies when the family have
not suitable place. All
country orders are given
Special Attention
Your special attention il called To tbe
new style Oak Caskets. Call and see
ne Ano Ecu shall be. waited on meals.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-03-21
Mr.. CLEMENTS TALKS.

Constable E. A Clements, OF Lunen-
burg, testified that Solomon Marable
had told him that he was at the spring
on Mr.. Pollard's place on the Thursday
prior to the murder. and on the day of
the killing Mr. Clements started to
give the reasons Solomon assigned for
being at this place, but the court in
terrupted him, on motion OF the law
yers for the defendant, and the jury
was taken out.
Mr.. Clements was then asked by wr
Franklin. of the defence, to state what
reasons he was given by Marable foI
being at that spring on those two days
The witness said: ''I saw solomon
afterward in the Petersburg Jail, and
asked him why he was at the spring
He said that he was there by appoint
ment to meet the three women-Poke,
and Mary Barnes and Mary Alternately
He said he had gone 70 the spring OF
Thursday in accordance with an ap
ipointment he had with these women
but they were not there that day. 81
he went to the spring the next da.
and met the women"
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NOTICE,


There will be q mass meeting OF Sa-
maritans at Navy Hill Hall on the 4th
Tuesday night. March 2fth All Sama
ritans OF good standing are requested
tn attend Also every Lodge is request
ed 20 send five dslegate- Business Of
importance 20 be transacted We will
be glad TO have full attendance
Nee ing called TO order at O'Clock
sharp
Jos n. MEYERS,
BE BaNer 81 r...
V NJ GwATHNEY, DeP~
sos n. 3lst st. 1t
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-03-21
WHY TROOPS WERE CALLED FOR.

Mr.. Franklin: Why were the prison
ers taken to Petersburg7
Il do not know. The Sheriff took
them"
WAS it not because there was an i'm
preston abroad that violence would
be done to them2"
81 supposed it was
Ibid you see the military at Lunen-
burg Courthouse7"
II did, sir"
Were not those troops there be-
cause it was feared the prisoners would
be lynched ?"
THAT was the impression"
"Solomon told you that he was at
the spring TO meet the women, di0
he2"
Eyes, sir; he said he was there tc
meet Mary Barnes, Mary Alternately
and Pokey Barnes, who had told him
that they had something to do"
| The admissibility of this evidence
was argued at considerable length by
Messrs. Franklin and Lancaster, foi
the prisoner, and Judges Watkins anC
Mann, for the Commonwealth, the ties
timony was allowed to go in, and tn
court took a recess for dinner.
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New Quarters.

Mr.. W. L. Johnson, our popular fu-
neral director is now situated at 800
North LIST st and now ready for the
patronage of the public.
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An OLD AcoUAINrANoE.

Ben. Daniel (colored), OF Chase City,
was called and said that he had known
Solomon Marable since last, June when
on a Tuesday morning. after the muir
der of Mrs Pollard, he came to his
house. Marable said he was William
Henry Marable, son of JEFF. Marable.
Witness knew JEFF. Marable. and his
son. William Henry Marable, was a
boy"
Il then said: Why, Henry, you
don't favor yourself, you've grown so
bright" The witness went on to say !:
N arabic said that he had been stay
ing in a restaurant with Roger Jones,
| in Oxford, n. o., and that being housed
up made him SO bright. When my
wife came in she said Henry looked
like some one she had seen in Virginia.
Henry at once asked, where was his
hat?' / told him that we were going
90 hare breakfast ~ fe.z minutes, 80
wait, and eat breakfast with US.
The witness then told of the CONVEX
sation between himself and Solomon.
| THE PRISONER AND THE KILLING.
He said that Marable first brouRh;
up the question of the killing, and said
/ that he heard that heavy-set, black
II mA0s Will lOnA OC0A0s la0 nClA M rs
/ Pollard, while some negro women did
/ the killing. Ben told the court that ht
remarked to Marable that this was 1
far different prescription" of the
murderer from that which had beer
Il given him, as from what he had heard
Il the murderer was pretty much Solo
mons size, and was bright skinned
This statement, the witness continued
caused Solomon to drop his head ant
reply, "Wel, that's what 1 heard
Ben was somewhat under the impress
on that Solomon was the man wante,
flor the murder, but could not deter
mine in his own mind whether he wa
or not.
Il Daniel was closely cross -questione
by Mr.. Franklin, for the defence bu
\ about all that he elected from the wi
: ness was that Solomon did not act sui
ficiently strange during this converss
tion to make him (the witness) yer
7 suspicious, Marable was seen by Oar
: iel at his (witness) house about
r O'Clock on the Tuesday morning refer
, ed to, and the supposition was ths
d Marable had been at the house abou
an hour. When he left Solomon sci
he was going back to Jeffrey's juno
ton, where he had a lot OF hands. as b
. was a railroad tie-contractor.
did any one come to see you aboI
:, your testimony in this case?" inquire
= Mr.. Franklin.
. Yes, sir. A man don't know HI
name, but man from Srennsylvani
. or Pennsylvania came to see me la
: February"
Ibid anybody else conner"
q WOULD NOT HURT HIM.
? "No, sir. Marable told me that I
had heard if they caught their ma
they would not hurt him, and he aske
> me what thought of it. told hi
that didn't think they would"
You are member of the churcl
. amt your" asked Mr.. Lancaster of ii
! witness.
4 81 hope / am"
And you are anxious to tell IL
] TRUTH"
n yes, sir; 1 hope lam; am tryir
4 to-"
= "Were you telling the truth whe
1. you advised Solomon that you did n,
= think the people would hurt & ms
/ who had held a lady while two wome
Il killed herr"
q Eyes, sir" responded the witness
: 'sI thought they only wanted him
u get some evidence on him."