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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23
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IL is often difficult 10 convince peo-
pie their blood Is impure, until dread
ful carbuncles, assesses, boils, scrof-
ula or salt rheum, are painful proof OF
the fact. 1t is wisdom now, or when
ever there Is any indication of
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23

Washington, May is.--Gen. eros.
venor, one of the managers OF Gov. Nc
Kinley's campaign, has given out HIS
final estimate. In IL he claims that
the delegates pledged to Mckinley num-
Der so2.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23

"HK Is good-natured, Is hei" "Good-
natnredi Why, have known that man 70
wear a smiling face when he was speaking
OF taking on porous plaster P'-Bostop
Coutiar
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
TROUBLE FEARED IN ALASKA
AN UPRISING OF THE INDIANS AGAINST IN
WHITE MEN SAID TO BE IMMINENT.

Az UPRISING OF THE INDIANS AGAINST THE
WHITE MEN SAID TO BE IMMINENT.
Ottawa Ont, May 4-Advices from Stka' Aiasha'
which have been received by the government say
tbat troubl, is imminent between the Indians and
whites over the acquittal of white man VINO oiu-
taI.v killed an Indian AS force sufficient 10 ham
die an outbreak has not been maintained 'neie w
the United States Government the residents are
nnrehansive Of the outcome Of the disturbance. The
scene OF the trouble the coast several hundreu
mi.-s from the Canadian mounted police post Inc
United States Government II Is believed IS NSey 10
send a man-of-war to Stka to suppress the uprls-
ing OF the Indians should it occur.
Washington May 4.-Otiicials or the indian bureau
have received no advces Of alleged troubles between
rhe Indians and the whites In Ska, Alaska, or that
nelghborhood The Bureau OF Education acts as
Guardian over the Alaskan Indians. but no intei-
gcnce OF trouble has reached that Bureau Dr
sheldon Jackson who makes annual trips to Alaska
said he did not apprehend any outbreak between the
Indians and the whites. but II there was 'rouD'e u
would be the fault Of the white men, as they ru'eu
mot country and the Indians dad not receive Justice
DR. jackson remembers the murder OF the lhuiah
referred TO In the Ottawa dispatch. He was quiet
law-nbjdng person. but was killed in saoon ana
bls body thrown out BY the men who committed the
decd These men were acquitted. A Government
official in Alaska reported to the Bureau that it was
a brutal and unjustifable murder The reports COM
ing by way OF Ontario cannot be OF recent date, as
mo news from Alaska Is only transmitted TO canada
from settlement settlement by individuals lnlS
the case some years ago, wheh u IepUSrt U,, was
TO the effect that DR.. Jackson had oeen muruere1
in Alaska while trying 70 prevent the smuggnngs OF
as having no more authenticity than similar Ottawa
dispatches have had.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
NAVAL BILL IN THE HOUSE AGAIN.

Mr. BOCTEI..E INSISTS on FOUR BATTLE-sHIPS-
NO VOTE TAKEN.
Washington May 4-To-lay was "suspen sion day"
in the House. under the rules. and In addition 10
numerous private and pension bills passed wero the
following:
Extending the time within which imported mer-
Authorizing the state OF South Dakota TO select
lands in the Fort Suily military reservation for
The contested election case OF J. G. Kirby against
10 Abbo 4 from me ylfh District S OF Ie5ss WAS
Abbott (Dem) the sitting member entitled TO tho
seat. and Il agreed to.
Mr.. Boutelle Rep.. Me) called up the Naval Ap-
propriation bill and asked that tho House non-con
cur in the Senate amendments and agree to the
conference. In the course of the consideration OF
this matter there something Of scene, Mr.
Quigg Rep.. n. " calling Mr.. Boutelle to order
on tho ground that he rejecting upon the Sem
ates action by his comments An animated col
loquy followed between the Speaker and Mr.. Bou-
telle. the former explaining the philosophy and
necessity of the rule and the latter contendng that
he had not violated it. Mr.. Sayers (Dem. Tex
moved TO concur In the Senate amendment reducing
the number of batte-shps from four to two. and
with that amendment pending the matter went over
until tomorrow by unanimous consent
Mr.. Payne Nep.. n. " moved to suspend the
rules and pass a bill for tho protection OF yacht
owners and shipbuilders OF the United States by
adding the provisions of Section 42l6 r. s.. which
permit yachts belonging to foreign yacht ciubs 10
enter or leave any American port without clearing
or entering at the custom house, or paying ton
mage tax the provision that the privileges OF this
section shall not extend TO any yacht built outside
OF the United States and owned, chartered or used
by a citizen Of the United States
The bin was advocated by Mr. Payne and MT
Fowler CRep., n. j. and opposed by Mr. Bartlett
Dem y. ". and passed .., >. .
Mr. Plckler Rep., S. D) moved to suspend the
rules and pass a resolution setting apart NAY Az, .
and IL for the consideration OF private pension bills
ten minutes debate being allowed on each PHI: a
vote on the resolution demonstrated the lack OF a
quorum and at sos O'clock on motion by Mr. Ding
lev 0ep Me) the House adjourned
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
ANOTHER EXPEDITION GETS AWAY.
cr;BAN FIILEUsTERs BOARD STEAMER AT
ATLANTIC CITY.

Cr-HAN FIILEI STEERS BOARD STEAMER AT
ATLANTIC CITY.
Philadelphia May A dispatch from Atlantic
city says that yesterday a. noon twenty men. none
OF whom were known here. were taken on board
four boats and rowed out 10 an unknown steamer.
which had stopped 4 mile of shore
AS soon as the strangers were put on board the
mysterious craft made or with all speed to the
southwest 1t was learned later that the strangers
placed on board the steamer from Phdel-
pha The men carried no baggage. The life-sav-
ing think the steamer ls one of tho boats en-
ployed in the Southern fruit trade. which are being
1 sed extensively for hbustering purposes. Steam
crs regular commission rarely como within sight
Of the coast this point
The general opinion among sea-faring men is that
another cuba expedition has successfully got away.
and that tho steamer already had on board arms
a n nfflfnIInIfluI
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
REPUBLICAN STRENGTH IN LOUISIANA
BELIEF THAT PROTECTION MAY WIN IN THE
COMING ELECTION

COMING ELECTION.
Washington. May (SpeciaD.-It Is thought by
some experienced observers here that the recent
state election in Louisiana may in the end be in
vestigated by Congress This Is almost certain to
be the case IL the Pharr faction carries out its
threat of setting up a State Government Part OF
such programme would be the assembling Of a
Fharr Legislature. and the election by It of a
United States Senator to succeed Mr.. Blanchard
The Foster Legislature will of course elect and the
senate would thus be called upon to decide be-
tween the two claimants An investigation would
follow. and that would necessarily be extended to
include the conditions of the election in the
State. Alabama furnishes precedent. The Kolb
programme failed in so far the State Govern
nent was concerned but the case OF the Senatorial
claimant still exists. Senator Allen. of Nebraska,
assisted by Mr. Chandler. is insisting that Mr..
Reese and not Mr. Morgan Is entitled to the seat
now occupied by the latter and asks the Senate to
investigate the Alabama election it affects the
right Of Mr.. Morton to keep the seat
Well-nformed Southern men are inclined to
think that. If the Foster faction triumphs In
the Legislature the result will by Indicate
now the State is likely to vote on National issues
next November. They suggest that the question OF
sadowingly in evidence, and they assert that the
sentiment OF the State is overwhelmingly for pro-
they control the white parishes, which even in this
local contest all gave majorites against the Demo-
CIdtlc ucket Inc parishes were Hldnpu-
lated to give the Democratic ticket the majority it
claims. But in a National election the use of the
colored vote could not, II is believed. be successfully
made. The coored vote is conceded to be Republi-
National issues. If the protection vote in
pefted per S and records Sef in November M Repub
majority would appear TO be probable. on the
financial question the white vote in the State Is said
to be about equally divided. The southern section,
influenced by New-Orleans. is for sound money,
while Northern Louisiana holds many Popusts,
and is for free coinage The financial delverances
at ST. Louis and Chicago therefore. may cut
figure in the fight unless the demand for protection
question wholly aside.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
JOHN NJ. MITCHELL TO BE SEATED.
ANOTHER REPUBLICAN MEMBER OBJ CONGRESS
FROM NEW-YORK CITY.

Washington, May 4-fg a vote OF TO l. this
morning. House Elections Committee No. decided
the contested election of Mitchell against
Walsh from the With NewYork City District IN
favor of the contestant Mr.. Mitchell came down to
Washington on Saturday last on his wedding tour,
which circumstance led his counsel. General w. W.
Dudley to remark this morning that II was seldom
a man secured a winsome bride and a seat in Con-
gress all in the week.
In the case of Martin OPop) against Lockhart
Den.), from the With North Carolina District Mr..
Martin got the decision. and In the OF Thomp-
son lPop) against Shaw (Dem). from the lid North
Carolina District the report is in favor OF Mr. Shaw
House Elections Committee No g. by a vote OF 9 10
l. to-day in the contested election case OF Io3t
against Tucker from the Xth Virginia District. au-
thorized a report favoring the contesee Mr.. Tucker
Mr. Mccall. of Massachusetts. the chairman OF the
committee. directed to make the report OF the
majority which will be signed by three Republicans
and three Democrats.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
ST. ISIDROS AID INVOKED.
A CUSTOM OF ANCIENT TIMES REVIVED
IN MADRID.
THE CITY PRAYs ITS PATRON SAINT TO END
TIE DROUTH AND SUPPRESS THE


TIE DRoUTH AND SUPPRESS THE
CUBAN INsURRECTION.
Madrid. May 4-This city the scene to-day or
imposing religious ceremony. the object OF which
was 10 procure the intercession Of St. Is'dro. the
patron saint of Madrid, who lived in the thirteenth
century. to bring about the end OF the long drouth
which has done great damage throughout the coun-
try and also to effect the suppression OF the Cuban
rebellion. The relics of the saint inclosed in a
silver casket carried through the streets es-
corted by 800 priests thousands OF members or re-
ligious congregations and the civil and military Off
Gals. All carried lighted tapers and the scene was
most impressive. oven to those who had no faith In
the efficacy OF the ceremony. There great
number OF chorstcrs who chanted litanles as the
procession moved slowly through the principal
streets Of the capital.
The route lined with thousands Of people,
who knelt the relics OF the saint were borne
past them. The houses decorated in honor OF
were thrown from the balconies into the path Of
the procession. Nothing similar to-day's cerc-
mony has been seen in Madrid since the seventeenth
century.
services will be held for nine days in the Cathe-
dra their object being the same as that of to-day $
procession. The Queen Regent and other members
OF the Royal family and the Ministers will attend.
Similar ceremonies have been or vii. be held In all
the towns OF the country.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
NICARAGUA CANAL INVESTIGATION

COLONEL LUDLOW CONTINUES HIS TESTIMONY
woRrHlEssSEss OF THE CoMPANY's DATA
washington. May 4-Colonel Ludlow. u. s. A,
svn'nued ~ ns testimony this morning before the
Aouse commerce Committee with reference 10 his
.asauon last summer Of the Nicaragua Canal
. ..se' ne sharply criticised a number OF the
ss,'. '.menn made BY Mr. Menocal. the company's
...o, engineer. and asserted that the Board found
ss ~. u'mcu"y IN reconcIng the data furnished
~. 'ompany with the Boards observations.
49,. n Deen informed by F. =. Davis. an en-
Co., o'"erV IN the employ Of the Maritime
!. r, So''Any who had accompanied the Board
s,.. mat Mr. Menocal had never been
m,, ,a 40 e"'ire route. The Commission had gone
sa the parts Of the line that Mr. Menocal had
hNs seen '''e ''A' ''' ''e"o'"' i'"N
= a Ludlow devoted some time TO a. criticism
Mrs., so"panys statement that the underlying
~ OF the Ochoa dam was mainly gravel and
ssu,.Snss made by the Board d,sproved that
n.vk.'a ne found great fault with the COM
hssa ~*a'e OF the lack Of hydraulic data col
"a An :" particularly that relating to the rise
se n 'ne streams. the rainfall In the country,
uoe 49, not understand why this informa-
snsx :. ot Deen collected II the company under
Nnsy Importance. An admission made by Mr.
bun 'his data possessed no practical value
tuhsI 'he great number Of years It would re-
fefe,xs ~ue maximum and minimum results was
wA 49, Dy Colonel Ludlow. who did not agree
II - conclusions. which nc said were unsound
Coloss Work. was not proper engineering
mr. Ludlow expressed the opinion that the
h>dAss-. proposed by the company would be
- g. ~ curing the dry season; at present there
nm mcient data to begin work on. The canal
NJ .ooaoiy have to be built by contract and
&S -. h.'aetors could be expected TO submit esti-
X necessary data would have to be obtained
49, su'ue. member Of the committee asked
ean..Sss .ses'ions as to why the Commission had not
ATs,,. me material composing the bed of the
q nVer and how II was It differed from
cslo.ss. IN this connection.
M = !. oow replied that there were some thirty
e>mh a. river to be examined. and time did not
n oo.. commission to make the examination.
snitjos NY. mad data purporting to give this in
sssws3Ssk isS'y r. When the Commission returned to
Xe11hf M .yund the information OF the company
SexouS n ,o neo OF the San Carlos to be utterly
1rdon ~ - taken from the report of the Low
fa Iss cniy hs,nikch h~nich no borings had been made.
~ - ION Ion Old not believe Il practicable to
=H1N. at Greytown. as proposed by the
a Il : a'ksd Il summary Of the report Of
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
THE SHAFTS ASSASSIN coNFEssEs.

THE SHAFTS ASSASSIN CONFESSES.
HE GIVES THE NAMES OF EIGHT ACcoMPLlCEs
AND TELLS HOW HE PLANNED TO COM
NIT THE DEED.
Teheran, May 4.-The man who shot ana killed.
the Shah Nassr ed-Dine on Friday Is mcdieaseo
follower OF a we-known agttator named D1emai eo-
Dine who was exed from Persia In 1881 ror SUD-
versye teachings. The ASSASSIN, whose name as
previously stated is Mollah Reza. was. subsequent
to Diemal ed-Dines expulsion. imprisoned lor SIN"
liar practices but released by oruer vi INC
Shah and finally pensioned. He has confessed tnat
he wvtted two months for favorable opportunity
70 XIII the Shah. He frequently approached h'iii Ill
disguise. but was unable to carry out MS uesish'
Lately he learned from his neces who were ser
wants in tho Shah's ha:em, Of the shahs inteh''oh
to visit the shrine OF Shah Abdul AZn Tor de'o-
tional purposes He then decided to attempt u
Kill him and went to the shrine on Friday "here'
after a little difficulty, he gained admission nc
then waited for the Shah to approach ana as, as ie T.,
did so fired at and fatally wounded hin' as 'o'u 4"
previous dispatches. . - ST., ,,,o,t,or IN
Tho assassin says that It was ms lntehsSh hah 10
commit suicide Immediately after shooting tne ohan
but he was seized quickly. He has gwen en- tne @
names OF eight persons who he alleges were HIS az
completes.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
MEXICO DISPENSES JUSTICE
SIZE CONvICTS AN EMBEZZLING COUNTY TREAS
URER OF BRINGING STOLEN PROPERTY
INTO THE REPUBLIC.

INTO THE REPUBLIC.
Washington. May A telegram received at the
State Department to-day from the Hon. Matt w.
Ransom. United States Minister to Mexico. an
nounced that Chester w. Roe. the embezzling coun-
~ treasurer OF Poweshick County Iowa, had been
convicted of bringing stolen property into the Re-
public and sentenced TO twelve years impr1sonneht'
TO pay fine OF 5000 (all he had left OF the emoez-
zled money! and TO forfeit his recently acquired
Mexican citizenship
The Roe is interesting from an international
and diplomatic point of view. On fleeing TO Mexico
Roe became naturalzed through the purchase OF
property and when the State Department. asked for
his extradit.on the request refused. tho
ground that the einbezzcr was Mexican citizen
Some sharp letters sent to the Mexican author
tiles but they remained oDdurate. promising. how
ever, to bring Roe 10 trial on the charge OF which
he has now been convicted. Roe's brother, who
went with him TO Mexico. and who did not become a
citizen OF that country, handed over to the
Iowa authorities for trial accessory in his
brothers crime
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
NAN AND WIFE KILLED BY A TRAIN.

Camden. " j., May (SpeciaD.-A team driven
by Theodore J. Potter. a painter OF No. al sou,h
sixth-st.. this city struck by an express tram
ON the Atlantic City Railroad at West Coilingsiord
at o'clock this afternoon. Mr.. Potter was kliiea
Instantly. and his wife. who was ridihs WIN mn"
- - h.a,y ,ntured TINT the surgeons In Cooper
1JospitaI where she brought, say there is no no
chapce OF her recovery. Mr. Potter had pulled up
{. III crosaing 10 allow an outbound accommoda-
ton train TO pass and started to drive across tne
track falling to notice the approach or the IN, ~,
and hurled the man and wife many feet, crushing
The wagon to atoms and killing the horse
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
THEY REFUSED THE vALrS REQUEST

ARMENIANs OF BrTILs WOULD NOT ASK FOR IHE
EXPULSION OF AMERICAN MISSIONARIES.
London. May 4.-'The Daily News Will puhhsn a
dispatch from Constantnople tomorrow winch
gives the gst Of official report written at the emu
Of March, stating that after Bairam Pacha' van VI
B,ls. had summoned the Armenian no'aoler 10 ap
pear before him, four Turkish sheiks denounced
tho missionaries especially the Rev. George r.
Knapp as having caused all the trouble and oiood-
shed in the vilaye The Vail urged the notapies 10
telegra ph to tho Porte. begging 1t to expe all tne
American missionaries. This the Armenlans relusedd
to do arguing that :he charges were iai'e h''N
could be ga silly dsproved 49,, -. f..r
The Vail was nfuriated by their refusal, put alter-
ward calmed down and urged them to reconsiueii
their refusal ThereupOn the Armenians sunnioiiea u
a meeting at which all present. with the exception
OF two persons, decided to adhere 70 the relusa'.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
MORE SPANISH SUCCESSES IN CUBA.

Madrid May i-The correspondent OF the I'M
larcal' I'm Havana telegraphs that the Spanish
Colonel Molina has defeated a force OF 100 rebels
near Pablos. capturing their camp. The rebel
bands in the central districts ara concentrating with
the objecting OF assisting Maceo.
Havana. May 4-Colonei Estruch has had an en-
gagenent with a force OF ZOO rebels with two heavy
cannon near Mayajigua, Remedies. defeating them
and causing them 10 retreat. leaving twenty three
dead on the field The troops lost two Killed and
fifteen wounded
Hastllco I-asa was shot in the Cabana Fortress
this morning FOR the crime Of rebellion. lie was a
member OF the Degado party.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
RIOTING FOLLOWS THE SHAFTS MURDER

London. May 4-"The Times" will publish ois-
match from Teheran tomorrow saying that thcre
has been rioting at shiraz. the capital OF the prov
nce OF Ears The bazaars were closed. ana strong
guard was placed about the bank. as 1t was iearea
the mob would attempt to loot II. Quah''ties VI
ro,ard,ss ,varo stolen from shops near the bank.
An attempt was made Sunday night 10 loot tne
Hebrew quarter. but the Hebrews were prepareu -
defend their property and drove the MOD on WIN M
volleys OF stones The Shah has forbidden the c'os
ing OF the shops in Teheran.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
PRESIDENT sTURGES RETAINS OFFICE.

Saratoga May 4 (SpeciaD.-5upreme Court justice
Chester b. Mclaughlin. Of Port Henry. sitting IN
special term here this evening. heard the motion
in the matter Of the people Of the State or New
York ex rel Caleb w. Mitchell against Charies H.
Sturges The plaintiff (MtchelD moved Tor Juqs,,
ment on the pleadngs but his motion was dehieu s
with $40 Mitchell was leglslated oua oi nd d
ONCE OF President CT the village a year ago ana
Sturges became his successor. HAD Jusuce Ny,
Laughlin this evening granted the motion insIeso ,
OF denying IT, the effect would have been 10 oust
Village President Sturges from Office The m1tion 9i
was argued by Charles Il. Hadane, OF New YORK
City for Mitchell. and opposed by President Sturses
for tnsel
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
MR. woopMAN GETTING INPATIENT.

Washington. May 4-Mr. Woodman Dem. lid
introduced In the House to-day a resolution re-
ouesting the President Immediately to issue a
proclamation recognizing the Cuban revolutionists
as belllgerents 4 preamble to the resolution says
r., ,ho s,,ua,,on IN the unhappy island OF Cuba
ia becoming n stencil IN tho nostrls of Chrstendom;
the murders the outragcs. the barbarics and hor-
r"rs hy fhe Spanish in cuba notorious that
civilization stands appalled,.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05

the commission did not show the building of the
oa5aI 10 De IeasiDle that 1t would be constructed
1t would be great benefit to commerce.
Colonel Ludlow did not recognize this as n ouota-
tion from the report of the Commission
Mr.. Doolittle asked If. in considering the cost Of
not made on a gold basis ~
Colonel Ludlow replied that they were. adding
that SILVER. In which the labor in Nicaragua could
be paid for. had not been taken into consIderaton
The value of labor in Nicaragua he said was about
Its cost should be doubled
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05

New-York. arrived hero this morning from New
York and started with j. C. Brennan. OF Ottawa, at
once on a speciaI train on the Gatneau Valley Rail-
way for Thirty-one Mile Lake. This famous hshins
district is leased by the Gatineau Fish ana Janis
Club OF this city OF which Mr.. Brennan Is a prom
inent member. Secretary Lamont declined to DIS
cuss political topics The party will remain IN tne
Gatineau Valley three or four days.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
THE SIEGE OF ADIGRAT RAISED.
FORCE OF ABYssINIANs.

FORCE OF ABYSSINIANS
Rome May A dispatch from Massowah says
that General Bahissera commanding the Italian
forces in Abysslnia, has relieved Ad'grat whc had
heen besleged for q considerable time by the forces
o; King Menelek
The Government has received Information that
General Baldissera Mt the head Of three columns or
troons marching the relief of the Italians at Adj
praf met and defeated large force OF Abyssinians
unler RaS Seblth
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
INSURGENTS BURN A TOWN.

Madrid May "A dispatch 10 tho "lmparcial"
from Havana says that insurgents have burned tho
town OF Punta Brava Several OF the residents OF
the place were killed. detachment OF troops
afierward engaged tho rebels and routed them KILL
ing and woundirg forty No mention Is made OF
ant
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
,r.ry,s FINANCIAL CONDITION.

Rome. May 4-Signor Colombo, Minister OF tho
Treasury will make financial statement to-mor-
row in which.he will declare that the general sltua-
tIon Is good. The Slcan remissons VIII ne pai-
anced nv increased customs duties. higher duty
~ from one 10 four francs will be imposed on i'm
ported barley and white maize.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
FRENCH MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

FRENCH MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
TWENTY SOCIALISTS ELECTED IN PARIs-THEY
WIN IN A MAJORITY OF THE LARGE TOWNS.
Paris. May 4-The returns of the municipal elec-
tions held in Paris yesterday show the election OF
twenty Socialists fifteen Radicals eleven Consersa-
tives and eight Progressive Republicans twenty
six reballots will be necessary. The Socialists were
successful In the cities OF Marsei.les, Narponne,
Calais and Roubaix and a majority of the large
towns In the reballots the chances favor the he-
publicans
New-York tribune., 1896-05-05
TO URGE REFORMS IN CUBA.

PREMIER sAGAsTA ANNOUNCES HIS INTEN-
TION.
Madrid May 4-Ex-Prime Minister Sagasta has
announced his intention TO urge the Cuban re-
forms in the Chamber of Deputies