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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
MAKES a FULL CONFESSION.

George r.. Bruce, a young white man
twenty -seven years of age, whose home is
IN Bedford City, WAS brought to Salem on
Friday and lodged in Jail. charged with
stealing horse from Mr.. John Black
near Roanoke, on the night of June |
W hen arraigned before the magistrate
Monday the prisoner plead guilty. and
was sent ON to the grand jury
Bruce, who says he is the main ,iepend
ence OF widowed mother, is rather an
Intelligent young fellow, and has evident
~ been well raised, although he confesses
TO have "sowed wild oats" but never be-
fore In anything like Il criminal manner
Since his confinement he has been visited
by Evangelist llypes and others, and pro-
fesses to be thoroughly converted. He
mourhs his present prcdicamcnt greatly
on account of his devoted mother but
realizes he is in the hands of the law. In
his confession, he says he has not been
influenced by anything, except his con
science, and he cannot understand how
with his past life and experiences, he ever
allowed himself to commit the crime for
which he Is now being punished His
story, as related to Il Times Register
man, is interesting and pathetic. and his
condition is sad lesson indeed. Times
Register.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
III Salem avenue.
SOUND AND SUCCESSFUL.

In our advertising columns of Thurs
day issue we printed the twenty ninth
annual statement of the Union Central
lhfe Insurance Co. of Cincinnati. Ohio.
Ihls company L. one of the strongest and
most popular life insurance institutions
in this country OF fifty three old-line
companies in the United States, seven
teen wrote less business in 1898 than the
year previous. OF this number. three
companies alone wrote over Sl61. 000. 600
less new business than they did the wear
before. The average expense ratio of
these three companies. which so largely
decreased their business. was within a
traction of D per cent. On the contrary.
the Union Central increased its new bust
ness last year by over 81, 600, 600 writing
during the year 1895 the largest business
in any year of its history, while its ex-
pense ratio was only > 6S100 per cent So
much for the ability to combine success
iui with economical management of the
affairs OF great financial institution
such as the Union Central
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
ARR1ED IN FLOYD.

The Floyd Press has the following con
corning the marriage of X. r. Martin.
brother of w Rylamd Martin, of this city:
At lO:3O O'Clock yesterday morning Mt
the home of the brides parents, Reese f.
Martin, a popular and prominent young
business man Of Lynchburg, and Miss a.
Gray Kirby, the pretty and charming
daughter of Squire y. j. Kirby, of this
place, were joined together in the holy
bonds of matrimony, Rev. !. X Harris,
OF the Presbyterian Church, performing
the ceremony. Immediately after the GER
emory the young couple bid their many
friends goodbye and left for Christians
burg. They will visit Washington and
other Northern cities before returning to
Lynchburg, where they will make their
future home
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20

necessary buildings for conducting a gen
erai mineral water and drug business.
The capital stock is to he not less than
Soo,000, nor more than 81, 900. 900, divided
INTO shares of 500 each. The amount of
real estate to he held is not to exceed
:,oOo acres The principal office is to be
in Roanoke
The officers for the first year are: r. II.
Woodrum, president; c. II. Vines, vice
president and general attorney: Hermann
Cruger, secretary and treasurer. Board
OF directors: X. II. Woodrum, l.. Hooen-
back, of New York; Hermann Cruper NJ
A. Rife, and C. II. Vines.
{. w. Thomas qualified as treasurer
FOR the city of Roanoke. Michael Sexton
was appointed guardian of Frank. Willie,
Tim and Mary Hammock, infant heirs of
Mrs. Ellen Hammock, giving bond for
Sl,40O with John Sexton as surety.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
THE ROANOKE TIMES, SATURDAY. JUNE 20 1896

the Union depot where eight coaches
awaited them which they boarded and
Went 10 tlliston for days outing and n
regular picnic. Rev DR.. Broughton and
W. =. saunders, the Sunday school SUI
perihtendent had everything arranged in
Il systematic manner. Abont 4iC mnnhers
of the school went on the excursion o,,d
the tram was stopped at the West End
Tor the Mission school which numbers 200
more Everybody started out with the
intention OF having a good time. The
Calvary Baptist Sunday school orches, rn
consisting of six pieces and an organ
under the direction Of Prof. Rasmussen
were on board, \ plentiful supply of
sunday hymn books We're taken along. so
1iiat onere VIII De music under the shade
of the grand old trees for which EIl;ston
Is famous. The excursionists returned
yesterday evening about s O'Clock after
most enjoyable day.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
TO DEPOSITORS AND CREDITORS
OF THE ROANOKE TRUST. LOAN
AND SAFE DEPOSIT co.

You are requested to meet at the Old
Opera House, Roanoke. Va, on Monday.
June -, ut 10 O'Clock a. M. at which
time and place shall he prepared to sub
mt Tor your consideration. such informa-
ton ms ! have touching the assets and
liabilities of said company. covered bv
the assignment to me of June l3. 1896.
NO one Will he admitted unless he pro-
d'ices certificate of deposit bank book.
or other evidence of Indebtedness i'm bis
favor, or unless the books of the company
shows him To be II creditor or dcpnsitor
or unless he presents written authority
from creditor or depositor
Respectfully,
l.ucian H. Cooke, Trustee.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
WANTED HIS MONEY.

The Times Register has the following.
II is said that an old gentleman of this
county, who had 81 600 on deposit i'm one
of Salem's banks, when he heard of the
failure of the Roanoke Trust, Loan and
SAFE Deposit Company, came straightwav
to town and drew his 81. 600 out of bank.
1t was paid to him in gold and silver
coin, making quite IL bulk. After the old
man had kept it out about an hour he de-
cidcd to redeposit it, but the bank officers
said they had no use for it and declined
to receive it, Salem's banks are all
right, they are
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Preaching tomorrow at II n. III. and s
p. m In the afternoon at O'Clock the
regular monthly baptismal service will he
held, and the pastor will baptize the little
children of members. Sunday school at
o:3O a. m. The Young Peoples Society
meets at $3.50 p. m. At II meeting of the
session of the First Church, the elders de
termlned on next Sunday to recommend
the election by the congregation of five
additional deacons
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
ID. G. YATES INJURED.

ID. G. Yates on Thursday night while
sweeping bug from the ceiling, lost his
balance and fell from the chair on which
he was atanding, striking the back of his
head on the window-facing, injuring him
considerably. DIR. Jones was at once
summoned and rendered the necessary
surgical aid. He rested well Yesterday.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
Ex-JUDGE DICKERSON DEAD

telephone message received here YES
terday announced the death of NJ. C.. Dick
erson, at his home at Bluefield, w. Va.
Tuesday night, the 10Th instant ut 8
O'Clock. The remains arrived here yester-
day afternoon accompanied by his wife
and children. Mr.. Dickcrson is native
of this county, where .he..resided until Il
few years ago. He served as Judge of the
county court from January |, 1888, until
December, 1SS1. -Floyd Press
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
DEATH OF MRS. PHELPS

Mrs. ;. a. Phelps, wife of w. A. Phelps.
dled this morning at her home 1872 Fourth
street, southeast, aged %, after a long i'll
ness. The services will take place ut the
home Sunday ut p. m, and will he con-
Quoted by DIR. l.. &. Broughton. after
which the remains will he Inferred in the
City Cemetery.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
MR.. EDMUNDS SICK.


Hon. Paul c. Edmunds was taken sud
denly sick on Friday last as his home in
Halifax, and for a time it was feared that
the attack would be serious. He quickly
rallied however, and yesterday it was re-
ported that he had entirely recovered and
was to Ill Appearances as we'll rs eyer
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
ROScnbaQl Bros.
Nature Anayed in Her BRIGHTEST

nature Arrayed in Her Brightest
Garb
Finds a parallel In every
section of the store. There's a
bright, crisp newness about
the stock, very pleasing to
prospective buyers.
Couple this with the ex.
IRENE moderation Of our prices
and you have a twofold inceu-
tive.
Our increasing patronage Is
proof conclusive that you are
quick to see these things.
Here are some seasonable
selections which have received
marching orders. They'll
move downwards during the
next few days to the music of
doublequick time. Kindly note
them
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
Shirt Waist Special.

About 200 of them. All of
the newest and best designs;
made with bishop sleeves and
deep pointed yoke; Numbered
collar and cuffs. Compare them
with any waist at SIPS. This
lot may go at 8oc.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
DIFFICULT OPERATION.

Doctors Harrison and Cowan, assisted
by Doctors Fry, Gale, and Lewis, per-
formed difficult and important surgical
operation on Mr. Robt NJ Echols, clerk
and travelling auditor of the Norfolk and
Western, Thursday evening. June 18th.
He rallied well from the operation, and
80 far is reported doing we'll ~
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
POLICE COURT.

In police court yesterday the following
fines were assessed: Nathan Cary, who
had collected $3.50 for Il sick negro named
Robert MCGEE, and had become gloriously
drunk on the money, was fined 50 80 for
being drunk and given twenty days in
Jail for enlightenment. Robert Gary. s.
for injuring the property of a Syrian and
l.. G. Main, drunk, So so
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
Localities

Readers of The Times will observe a
pleasant change in the face of the paper.
Cause: Type-setting machines were placed
in operation yesterday. A full descrip-
ton later
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
A Silk SpeCiaI.

A dozen styles Of rich Per
sian Waist silks; all pretty
designs; width twenty inches.
Were $1.25 a yard. For this
occasion Soc.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
MEET TODAY.

The excursion committee of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers will meet
this afternoon in the Elk's Hall, at 4:3O
O'Clock. All members of this committee
VIII please he present as this will be a
most important meeting.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
Underwear SpeGiaI.

Just a case of fifty dozen
women's shaped Jersey Ribbed
Vests; low neck and short
sleeves; made Of fine maco
yarn. We tempt you with
these at Ioc, or three for 25c.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20

Commencing tonight, Saturday. June
~, at o'clock. the remainder of j. O.
HOLDS stock of notions, shoes and sta
tl"nery, Will he sold at public auction,
and each day until closed ut the follow
ing hours: 10 II. m, 3 p. m. and u. m.
Come and secure bargains while they ar,
going.
!. p. Woods, Trustee
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
PLAYING WITH NORFOLK.

The Norfolk Nirginian of yesterday
says Jake Boyd who played with Roanoke
in 1874, and who was recently with
Washington of the National League will
take part III four games with the Norfolk
team beginning on Thursday.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
Sun Umbrella SpeCiaI.

Fast Black Gloria Silk
paragon frame; 26-inch; hand
some assortment of natural
stick and Dresden handles;
cost you In a regular way
$1.25; we are going to give
you a pick of these for 81.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
4 Muslin SpeCiaI.

Full yard wide; soft, fine,
even thread; finished for the
needle. Price by yard or piece
while 1t lasts, &c.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
A Hosiery Special.

Assorted lot of Women's
Stockings; full regular made;
fast blacks and tan shades.
Actual value, 12Hc ard 1.5c.
Price on this lot, Ioc.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
Wash Goods SueCiaI.

Thirty-6ve styles of dainty
Di1nities. Full 27 inches wide;
perfectly fast colors got a
I2Hc value. The price Is Sc.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
Black Goods SneCiaI.

A lot Of Figured Mohairs;
very popular just now for the
separate skirt; ravens wing
black, and rich 1ustre; width
80 inches. Price CSC.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
BUSINESS COLLEGE CONTEST

Miss Annie Dougan, of Roanoke. and
H. II. Walker, of Ninton, were the sue
cessful contestants last night of the Bust
ness College literary programme The
programme was interesting the contests
for the medals close
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
CHARTER GRANTED.

The charter of the Virginia Mineral
springs Company was filed yesterday
with the clerk of the hastings court. 1t
proposes to buy and sell mineral waters, to
construct buildings, water conveyances,
operate bottling works, hotel and other
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
4 8edSpIead SpeciaI.

Full double bed size; heavy
crochet; in Marseilles patterns.
You've paid 81 for no better.
These are yours at 6oc.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
SlO0 SAVED TO IMMEDIATE BITY
ERS

In order to reduce stock in some spe
clal lines. of pianos and organs Hobbie
PIANO 90 will save you 800 on IL piano
ana 30 on an organ. Go and investi-
gate, which will convince YOU.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
BICYCLES FOR RENT.

The Roanoke Cycle Company have de
clded to open up Il first class renting de
partment III connection with their bicycle
business. Thoroughly high grade wheels
VIII he put into this department. such as
the 10 Rambler" and 96 swell special
"Cleveland," and those who patronize
this department may be sure of securing
II trst-claSs mount.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
THE NEW LOCKS.

Mr. j. j. Davidson, the owner of the
general purpose combination locks, which
have been recently introduced in Roanoke
ana vicinity, stated yesterday to Il Times
reporter that he had just succeeded in
closing out the State rights of North Car
DINA and Rhode Island to several Rich
mond business men.
Messrs. o. l.. Stcarncs and others. of
Salem, have also resold the State of
pennsylvania, which they purchased
sometime ago. 1t is learned that they
sold the State right ut II good profit.
Prince Short, the Virginia State agent.
on "Wednesday sold seven counties and on
"Wednesday sold two.
Mr. Davidson received letter yester-
day from Nashville, stating that parties
in that city would give him $50. 900 for
the right To the trunk and cabinet lock
alone leaving the door lock out of the
question; S25, 600 of this was offered in
cash
The invention is destined to revolution,
lZe the lock business, as it is keyless and
so constructed that il is absolutely bur
glar-proOi so far us the lock is concerned
Ii works on Il double combination. and it
Is impossible To work il without first
Knowing it There is no chance work
about it. The knowledge of the combina-
ton Is all that is required, and the lock
works unusually easy. Mr.. Davidson can
be seen at any time in the Office of j.
Shirley Smith, in the Terry Building.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
TO HOLD QUARTERLY CONFER

Rev. b. f. Ball went to Buena Vista
yesterday, where he addressed the Ep-
worth Leage last night, and will hold the
Quarterly conference for Rockbridge and
Buena Vista to-day and tomorrow
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20

CALVARY PICNIC.
Yesterday morning at O'Clock large
crowd of ladies and children from the
Calvary Baptist Sunday school went to
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
GREENE MEMORIAL VI. E.CHCRCU.
SOUTH.

Preaching on Sunday at | 1 II. m by the
pastor, Rev. Thos. +. Carson. Epworth
League mass meeting ut 4 p IN. All
members of orr city leagues are expected
to be present. Special speakers will serve
the occasion. This meeting is preparatory
to the great mass meeting of the Virginia
Epworth Leagues, to he held in lynch
burg next week. Ats p. IN. there will be
ii meeting of great interest. "Woman's
work for the salvation of the world will
be the subject for the hour. Miss Marie
Gibson, principal of the 'Scarrtt" school
for the education and training of women
for foreign missions, and who is also vic
president of the Woman's Foreign Mis-
sionary Societyof the entire NJ. +. Church,
South, will he present to hold this meeting.
Her position and work in this great
training college of the South, and her en-
inent ability as Il speaker, should secure
full attendance of the ladies of all mis-
sion societies of all churches in Roanoke.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
EPwoRTH LEAGUE MASS MEET

a mass meeting of the various Epworth
Leagues of Roanoke will be held in Greene
Memorial Church on Sunday afternoon at
4 o'clock. Addresses will be delivered by
Rev. w. ID. Keene, j. p Wood, and 9TH
ers. A large attendance is expected, as
business of Importance will he trans
acted in connection with the League CON
vention at Lynchburg,t which meets on
the 25th inst
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
PRICES AT THE MARKET.

About sevcnty-five wagons paid the
c,irbage tax at the city market yesterday.
The following prices prevailed: Butter, ID
cents; eggs, III cents; new potatoes, ID
cents ii gallon; old potatoes, D cents gal
Ion; snaps, cents a gallon; peas, go
cents gallon; tomatoes, 20 cents II quart;
peaches, III to 20 cents per dozen, cher
ries, cents quart raspberries, . boxes
for % cents; blackberries, 10 cents n
quart; corn, 40 cents per dozen, onions, 3
to D cents per bunch; beets, the same;
cabbage, cents per head; huckleberries,
lO cents n quart; chickens, IL 12 TO 35
cents each; watermelons, % to 80 cents.
There was II general complaint of dull
trade among the meat men.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20

Angel Cake and Orange Slices, the fin
est at Catogni's
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20

AT TRINITY CHURCH.
At Trinity Church Sunday the usual
services will be conducted by the pastor.
Rev. j. G. Jones, at II Il. III and D. III.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
French Serge Special.

Twenty shades; all of this
seasons importations; pure
wool, warp and filling; width
4o inches. Worth In q regu-
lar way 6oc. A choice of this
lot at 42Hc.
The above specials have
been carefully selected from
the different departments, and
you will find the values ex.
actly as represented. We like
to give you these bargain sur
prises because we know that
you appreciate them. You can
buy freely from the lots quoted
above, and with the full assur-
ance that they are all under
regular prices.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
Hot Weathe- Specialties.

AT &c the yard, 1900 yards OF Fine Sheer
WINS; pretty, neat style newest colorinrs.
just the thing for hot days
At SC the yard, 5000 yards OF Pretty Sheer
Corded Dimities, all brand new. Have been
la 4 SC the yaa, $500 yards of White
Checked Nainsooks, have been SC yard ali
the season. This is a big bargain.
Al l2Sc the yard, 1900 yards of the New
shepherd Checked Duck Suitinrs for sonar.
desirable. ~
~; AT &C the yard, 10 pieces Striped Ducks and
Piques, were l2Sc
Al 80 the yard, 1900 yards OF fine full SO
inch Percales. Pretty styles.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
oWels! Towels!

EO dozen Towels in Huckaback, extra sizes.
III iUc and 12Sc each: Guaranteed all Linen
2OJ dozen Turkish Bath Towels. from Ioc
TO &c each, extra long and heavy
9U dozen very pretty and extra large Da-
at 2Sc each.
lO0 dozen Napkins in all sizes and grades,
nom 65c To 81 80 per dozen
Special values in Table Linen at Csc and 4qc
yard. so
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20

FIFTY dozen Collars and Cuffs for Ladies'
now ready.
At l5c: or two for 25c all the newest shapes
In Real Linen Collars.
- AT 2Cc and 25c, the newest things In Ladies'
Cuirs. Sec them
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-20
AUCTION. AUCTION.

Lucian II. Cooke, Trustee.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-19
c0LLIDED WITH A ScORcHER.
"Aiy, Fairy" Lillian Russell Thrown and
Injured While Riding Her
Golden Wheel

NEW YORK, n. Y, May 1s.-Lilllsn
Russell, while riding her golden wheel
near Central Park to-day, collided with an
unknown cyclist and was thrown to the
pavement.
Her costly wheel was smashed and her
ankle was hurt. Riders in the vicinity of
the place when the accident occurred wit
messed blur of bicycle fragments, hosiery
and futtering lace. Then they rushed to
the singers assistance.
Miss Russell had gone for her usual ride
in Central Park. She wore tan bicycle
suit that fitted as if she had been melted
and run into it, and the gold lace with
which it was trimmed was just sufficient
in quantity to suggest the pomp and cir
cumstance of the stage.
a scorcher and an ice-wagon were COM
ing up Manhattan avenue at a pace that
should have called for police interference.
Miss Russell saw the ice-wagon, but she
could not see the bicycle. As he neared
her he shouted to her, and in turning out
she ran in front of the ice-wagon.
The driver stopped, but the scorcher was
coming at hot pace and there was a
collision.
She sang in THE Little Duke" tonight
and during the performance her ankle
weakened twice, and she fell fat on the
stage. The injury, however, is not serious.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-19
A Knifeblade Plunged Into His
Body Repeatedly by the
Murderer.
CRIES ATTRACT THE GUARDS.
They Arrive Too Late to Save the
Victims Life - Motive for the
Crime Unknown.

SAN QUENTIN PRISON, CAL, May
1s.-A CHASTITY and apparently unprovoked
murder occurred within the walls of San
Quentin prison this afternoon. W. A. Ar
rison, under sentence of fifty years for a
robbery committed in Butte County, was
stabbed by Convict J. W. Ellis, alias
Kelly, incarcerated in December, 1894, for
burglary in Los Angeles County. Arrison
died three hours later, after suffering IN.
told agony.
The motive for the murder is not known.
Ellis went to Arrison's cell shortly after 8
O'Clock. Arrison was cell-tender, and as
such had the freedom of the corridors,
and the doors of his own apartment were
not locked. Immediately upon entering
the cell, Ellis produced knife and leaped
upon the Butte County convict There
was short struggle, during which the
blade was plunged repeatedly into the
cell-tender's body. His cries attracted the
guards, and Ellis was overpowered and
placed in solitary confinement
Arrison fingered until shortly after 6
O'Clock, writhing with pain, and then his
sufferings ended in death. The warden
telephoned to Coroner Eden and District
Attorney Martinelli of San Rafael, and
they came up at once. An inquest will be
held tomorrow morning.