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Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
1t Was @ Riot.

Richmond. Va, June 2.-The republi- can congressional convention for the Fourth district, which met at Farmvlle today, was a perfect riot. Before the body was regularly organized the Brady and Thorpe factions separated into two conventions and began proceedings in the same building, the chairmen of the two factions occupying the same ros- trnm. The Brady faction nominated Charles Gee of Prince George county for congress and the Thorpe faction nomi- hated Thorpe. Each faction also elected opposing members of the state commit tee. Both Gee and Thorpe declare that they are in the field to stay.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
St. Louis Results.

Fair Grounds, St. Louis, June 2-Fa- vorites took four races today, second choice and an to shot taking the other two. A starting gate was tried today with good results and it will probably be adopted. Attendance, 5000 Track fast. Summary:
 First race, half a mile-Grogannette no (Garner). 2 to 1, won; Omah Wood sec ond, Elsie Barnes third. Time, 0:49h.
 Second race, seven furlongs-Hex, 10g (Schorr), 13 to 5, won; Bertha second, Fasig third. Time, 1:29
 Third race, six furlongs-Minnie w., 101 (Garner). to 1. won; Swiftly second Jim Hogg third. Time, 1:15A.
 Fourth race, one mile-Magnet, m (Garner), to g. won; Flying Dutchman second, Buck Massie third. Time, 1:40%
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Braw Scott 105 co. Slaughter), to l. won; Gath sec- ond, Johnny McHale third. Time, 1:14%.
 Sixth race, six furlongs-Jane, los tGarner). to 2, won; Crevasse second. Mercury third. Time, 1.49.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
THE RACES.
Results at Oakley.

Oakley Race Track, June 2.-Five fa- vorites and one second choice were the winners today. Tn the sixth race Fred Barr, Judge Denny and Amusement f1n- ished heads apart. Weather clear; track fast. Summary:
 First race, five furlongs-Wh hitefrost, 105 (Sherrer), to 1, won; Imp second. Charina third. Time, 101A.
 Second race, seven furlongs-The Com moner, 122 (Perkins), to 10, won; Trilby second, Paradise third. Time, 1:271s.
 Third race, five furaongs-George Rose, no (Sherrer), to 5, won; Crawling sec- ond, Fugarol third. Time, 1:O1A.
 Fourth race, one mile-Lebanjo. 10S CThorpe), to 1, won; Rasper second, Doorga third Time, 1:42A.
 Fifth race, a mile and fifty yards Moylan, 92 OHueston), even, won; Ace second, Probasco third Time, :44A.
 Sixth race, one mi1e-Fred Barr, 105 Perkins), to 5, won; Judge Denny sec ond, Amusement third. Time, 1:41.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
Mule Colts Killed bv T,ightninq

Greensboro, June 2.-(speciaL)- did rains have fallen throughout this sec tion and have been of great benefit to crops. In some neighborhoods damage was done by the wind and heavy rain fall and few miles north of Greens boro a farmer had four mule colts killed by single stroke of lightning.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
A new breathing place for the masses-the State Military Park at East Lake. o-2-H
Will Swing if Caught.

Montgomery, June "A special to the Advertiser from Edwardsville, Ala, says: A posse of citizens of this county are anxously looking for negro named Henry McBurnett, who is wanted for an attempted assault on a white woman about eight miles from here yesterday. The woman's screams attracted help and the negro escaped. As soon as the alarm was given dogs were put on his track, but the trail was lost at Fruithurst. If he Is caught the trial will be short one.
 Art glass-Mayberry x Watson
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
The great June sale at Ca. heen's brings out the people.
BLACK BOUND OVER.

He Furnishes Security in the Sum of $500.
 His Claim.
 Jacob Black, who was arrested several days ago charged with embedding post office funds from the North Birmingham office, had preliminary trial before Commissioner Wilson last night, and was bound over to the federal court in the sum of $500. Black claimed that the of flee had been previously entered and rob- bed of sl64. He was removed from the office by the postoffice authorities April and A. c. Jackson appointed in his stead Appearance bond was given.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

there c 0 u l d help remark ing his youth ful, healthy look, and ac- tive, vigorous movement and contrasting his a D p e a r a nee with his condi- ton of two months ago.
 Say, colo mel, how well you look!"
 "Yes, I am well; better than I have
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
DEATHS SCORE.
Bank President Barrett.

Louisville, June 2.-Thomas l.. Barrett, president of the Bank of Kentucky and the greatest banker in the state, died shortly after noon today. MT. Barrett's death was caused by neuralgia of the heart. He was i'll only four days. He was Fl years old and had been president of the bank since 1865. He was one of the richest men in the state.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
People throng Caheen's for the reductions in June sale.
EAST LAKE PAVILION,

Special engagement of Pro- lessor Lover, the world-famed magician, who will appear nightly in feats of slight of hand, facial expressions, masks and faces and Ventril- oquism, commencing Monday night, June l. Admission free.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
Brass coal hods-Mayberry X Watson.
Completed Pavments on the Call.

New York, June 2.--It is now stated that the depository banks yesterday turned into the sub-treasury $2,50O, 900 in greenbacks, which completed their pay ments on this call. There are still about S4 500, ,000 to be paid in by the banks, and this amount will probably be called IiIl,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
HALE's FIRST BLOOM

Is a Very Close Second to that of South
 Alabama.
 The State Herald acknowledges the re- eeip of cotton bloom, with the eompli- ments of MT. John Cooke of Greensboro. MT Cooke says that to his cotton chop per and his horsepower hoe is due this early bloom, which is only a few days be4 hind that reported from south Alabama and noted in these columns.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

Weber at East Lake on Sum- days. Look for programme. Solos accompanied by band and orchestra. Selections and marches composed by Weber. Band plays on train as it goes out at 2 o'clock. 4-28-H
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
Visit State Military Park at East Lake. 6-2-H
Try a meal at the Opera House Hotel and you will be- come a regular patron.
General Lee at Key West.
5-31-4t

Key West, Fla. June 2.-Gen. Fitzhugh Lee arrived at this city tonight on the steamer Mascotte en route to Havana. On the arrival of the steamer at the dock a committee of citizens headed by Mayor Waddell called on Consul Lee and paid their respects.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
A TOBACCO HEART.
# Thousands ofAmeric1ns Can't Get Life lnsur- ance Because Tobacco Has Destroyed the Heart Action and Wrecked
 the Nervous System.
Engineer Bates Discovers a Never-Failing
 and Easy Remedy.

Delanson, N. Y. June 2.-(special)- Engineer o. H. Bates stepped off engine No 275 today with a long oiler in one hand and bunch of waste in the other. Not a bystander
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

Special engagement of Pro- lessor Lover, the world-famed magician, who will appear nightly in feats of slight of hand, facial expressions, masks and faces and ventril- oquism, commencing Monday night, June l. Admission free.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by Montano's string band. 5-2-T

We are headquarters in California wines, such as sherry. port and clarets. We canot be excelled In quality and prices on imported and domestic liquors of any kind. Give us a trial and be con- vinced. M. 6 A. WISE,
 Cor. Morris ave. and Twentieth street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

whenever the mining price is 45 cents per ton.
 No discrimination is to be made in the tribution of work against the colored miners but all competent colored men are to have an equal chance to all work.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
TO THE FRONT. The Opera House Hotel

Coolest and best furnished rooms in the city at the Opera House Hotel. Special rates to regular boarders. 5-3I-4
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by Montano's string band, 5-2-t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

Fresh bread ana candy made daily at O.. w. Cody's, 182O to 1926 Sd avenue. 1s5 Hsp
 Building material-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
Everybody is talking about the June sale at Caheen's.

Crates repaired-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

The State Military Park at East Lake. Be sure to see it. 6-2-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
Best $1.5O and @2.OO a day house in the State is the Opera House Hotel.
 6-31-4t

Bufalo scales-Mayberry 6 Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

Screen doors-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
Music at East Lake fo1 dances five nights a week by Montano's string band. 5-2-1
EAST LAKE, Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-28H
Children's Day at Troy.

Floor tiling-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
Caheen's great June sale goes on in all it's glory.
EAST LAKE PAVILION.

Mayberry 6 Watson for pure paints.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

Brass fenders-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

Art glass-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

Iron mantels-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
TEXT OF THE CONTRACT

Lead and oil-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

TanteI and tile, SIP. .5O-Nfayberry e Watson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-28
Amusements.

IMERiCEN TiiEATRENE snrmah.
ABBEY'S THEAPRA--s--AdIienps lecouvreuF.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC-e-The Sporting Ducness
BROADWAY THEATRFs-s-An Artists Model
BROOKLYN Northumberland.
CAsINO-s:l5-The Wizard of the Nile.
CASINO CHAMBERS-2-s-Cabarct du Meant
CRNEGIE CHAMBER MUSIC HAII~-3-Recita
COIL-NHI'S TrEATRE-S:15-In Sight OF ST. Pauis
pAI.Y'S NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Countess Gucki
EDEN MUsEE-Concert
EMPIRE THEATRES IA Womans Reason
FIFTH AVENUE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Governor OF
Kentucky
GARDEN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Fadden
GARUIt'K TuEATRE-S:3 )-Mrs. Pondeibury's fast
GRAND OPERA HOUSE-S-Primrcse & Wes,s Min
strels.
HARLEM OPERA HOUsE-s15-Mme. Sans Gene.
HERALD SQUARE THEATRE-s:10-The Heart OF
Maryland.
IfOYT'S THEATRE-s:3O--A Black Sheep
IRVING PLACE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wrd GeKuess''
ROSTER & NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
I.YCEl,M TfiEATRE-S:l5-TTe Benefit OF the doubt.
MEXpEISsOHN GIEE CLUB -s:l5-concert.
METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE-Charity Ball.
OLYMPIA Observation-Disclosures
pAINEE'S NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Squire OF Danes
PASTOR s-122O I'll II 2. m-Vaudevile'
PROc'TOE'S PLEASURE PAi.ACf;-Naudeville
sTANDfPD TUEATRE-S:lj-The Strange Adventures OF
Miss Brown.
STA.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Rhue.
Hath sfIEET THEATRES: 10-Mavourneen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-28
BUSY THEATRICAL NIGHTS.

The dramatic season is at its height and great
activity prevails in al the theatres. change was
effected last night at the Empire Theatre. where
a new play was produced. called "A Woman's Rea-
SON" Here. as in LondCl. Michael and His Lost
Angel proved complete failure-a fact creditabls
to the public sense Of decency. "A Womans Rea-
son" is a better play. Mr. Joseph Murphy appeared
at the Star Theatre In the Irish drama with which
his name Is agreeaby associated. Shaun Rhue"
Mr.. Water Sanford has assumed the management
of the Star Theatre. Miss Kathryn Kidder ap-
peared az the Harlem Opera House in Nine. Sans
Gene" while at the other Harlem theatre. the CO.
lumbus, a presentment effected OF the neo-
drama entitled In Sight of ST. Pauis." Miss Emily
Rigl appeared At the Irving Place Theatre a play
called She Gets Kiss" was acted in German.
Romeo and Juliet Is announced at that house for
Friday and Faust" for Saturday. The closing
representation OF that amusing farce, The Two Es-
cutcheons' occurred at Days Theatre. The success
OF that piece has been such that its career might
well have been prolonged Tonight Mr.. DAILY VIII
present the Countess Gucki." and Nj. kichman
Will make his first appearance at Days Theatre
The cast has been published The seventy Ministries
OF Messrs. Primrose and West appeared at ms
Grand Opera House and gave ample and ex-
celent entertainment full OF melody and mr,h
Mile. Sarah Bernhard and her French company. AZ
Abbey's Theatre. represented La Dame auA came
las" @o-night they will perform "Adrienne Lecea-
yreur" and on Wednesday Fedora"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-28

proyison for old age Every wage-worXer
whose earnings do not exceed $500 year Is en-
titled to pension after his scv.nty-first birth-
dav This is in no sense charity. The law is
compulsory Every laborer contributes OF DIS
earnings through his working years to the fund.-
and every employer contributes sum equal 10
the collective payment of his employees 10 'he
amount thus obtained the State makes an addi-
ton, not gift. but as pension, as mucn
earned as that Of a soldier or other public SER
want who on retirement makes claim 10 con
tinued compensation The Imperial "o'ei"
ment has gver about S11,230OOO out OF ap'u'
So. 900, 900 paid under the system, ana III b"uen'
during the first year Of the laws operation 'he
State paid tive-eighths Of the total outlay. Ihe
pension does not go to paupers. only 'hoHe VIM
for the three years previous to its es'apiiShiie'
had had regular employment for for'y-Se.en
weeks in each year, and whose wages equaIieu
one-thrd Of the average wages or the uiSuie'
In which they lived, were allowed 10 Decolhe
honedcories Others were regarded as objects
of charity, not as proper recipients OF III carr
pension. At the start the outlay was iarSe' ioi
pensions were given to the large huihoei vi
workers already over seventy, although they n''
not contributed 70 the fund, and waSc-earhcrS
as they reached the required age have since re
ceiycd pensions. without having contributed our
ing the full thirty years, as all must 90 10 get
pensions who were under forty when the Ia"
went into effect.
The workmen are divided into three classes'
Those who earn less than $S1 30 year pay
: pfennings or ~. cents, week for thirty years
and secure an annuity Of $26 10. The mem
bcrs Of the second class earn less than S137 %,
my Oh cents q week, and receive an annuity
of S3375 The third class earn not more IMAM
So12 30 each pay 3 cents IA week. and get Dack
$40 ~ a wear. The wages of those In the fourth
class do not exceed $500. Their contribution IS
~, cents a week. and their pension ~ M a.
These are scant provisions for old age but 80
are pensions generally, and in these cases the
nenson Is given without any regard TO the re-
cIpient's circumstances He may still be able
10 earn good wages, he may have children VINO
are well todo, he may have laid by enough to
support him in his declining age. lie draws
his insurance Just the same He has paid for
IT, though at rate which laid no burden upon
him. and ii Is as much his as would be his
money In a savings-bank. Such system I'm
pl,es paternalism in government to an extent
which would not be tolerated here but 1t Is
popular in Germany. even in the most demo
cratic sections Of the Empire. and it Is certainly
far more sensible method Of extending state
aid to individuals than the many loan and other
semi Socialistc schemes that have been advo-
Gated in this country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-28
GERMAN LABOR INSURANCE.

Since 1891 the German Empire has had IN
operation Il system Of compulsory insurance
with the object of providing pensions for aged
wagc-earners. Since 1884 it has given to labor
ers a guarantee Of indemnity from their en-
ployers in case Of any accident happening to
them while engaged at work. whether due to
their own carclessncss or no, Before that time
employers had 10 guard themselves against civil
damages by insurng themselves with companies
against accidents to those In their service, as
is now largely done in this country. The law of
1854 forbade the employers to shift their re-
sponsibilltes in that way, and compelled cor
poratons OF employers to insure their own work
men, under the supervision of the State. At the
present time there are H. such corporations, Of
which IS are agricultural. In addition, $50 pub
lie administrations and 81 district insurance
companies perform similar functions. These In
the eleven years of their existence have paid out
over $l5O0O0OOO by way Of indemnity for no.
600 accidents among more than 1S,0OO,0OO per-
sons insured. and have Il reserve fund which
exceeds $1,250000
Even more comprehensive and farreaching In
its benefits than the accident insurance Is the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-28

mentous consequence. What you most want Is
control of the county organization. so that you
can use it, as you have for years. for trading
purposes with Tammany Hall. That means Al
end of municipal reform. and the re-establlsi-
ment Of the political conditions existing before
the people were aroused by the LeXow reveal
tons.
That's what the matter is" Mr.. Platt. and
that's the reason "why we can't get together
The HcDublicans of this county have no idea
of helping YOU in any such enterprise And the
Republican party Of the county would DETER
revolt against the rule Of this committee II IT
were ten times as strong as it is; would better
fall into disruption and chaos than give even
tact consent to the infamy of usnrpation or
mower whose sole object Is the re-establishment
in perpetuity Of municipal misrue. You say
that Republicans from other States are constant
" talking to you about the danger of losing the
splendid chance for carrying the country next
November by these miserable petty squabDles.
Oh, are they? Well the next time any one
comes TO YOU with that complaint just say TO
him that success next November does not de-
pend upon the best and most influential kepuD
lcans in this State laying aside every consid
Grafton of party pride and personal honor to
"eet together" with you and your Lauterbach
associates. but much more upon their having
an organization in this county which VIII not
make them unwilling to contribute to the party
and ashamed to vote the ticket. DO you see
now. Mr.. Platt. what the matter is? DO you
now know why we can't get together:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-28

larre sums of money in seif-dcience we 40
not mean to say. Of course that majority u
any Legislature has been directly bought III
their interests: but by one means or another they
have succeeded year after year in putting
mictus upon measures aiming to curtaii their
excessive and cruel profits and they even came
within IN ace Of beating the bill by which the
Provident Loan Society," was authorized TO begin
IFS excellent work in this city. 1t is absolutely
certain that their agents are now at Albany
watching this latest attack 1t is conceivable
that they will deem it wise to let 50 moderate
a measure go through In the hope Of preventing
one more radical from being brought forward.
But even this slight concession of policy we DO
not expect to see. A long and successful eX-
perience has given them large conception OF
their power and they are unlikely to modify 1t
at this late day
Mr. Carsle's bill ought to be amended so as
to bring down the legal charges to Il much lower
point than is proposed. Nor do we see why
the extremely poor should be made to suffer by
the discrimination which allows larger interest
on sums under 500 than on sums exceeding
that figure. The claim that pawnbrokers run
great risk Of final loss Is nothing but an I'M
pudent prctence. Upon the pledges offered to
them they make only such loans rs they please
to make, and they invariably please to make
them so small as TO avert the possibility OF dis
aster Their prosperity and their success in pre-
venting hostile legislation abundantly prove the
safety OF their occupation Moreover. as recent
testimony before the Mayor has shown they are
accustomed to make wholly Illicit charges for
the care Of property left in their keeping Alto
gether it may he said with absolute truth that
whereas in other countries. and notably in Paris,
the loaning Of small sums upon personal prop
erty is so scrupulousy conducted to be OF
enormous advantage TO the poor, the pawn
10 be an instrument Of shocking oppression. Yet
hitherto every endcavOr 70 place it upon a differ
ent basis, and to protect the destitute and the
afflicted against the rapacty Of those into whose
clutches misfortune brings them, has been de
featel 1t Is impossible to suppose that a ma
ioritv in either branch Of the Legislature really
desires TO prolong this state Of affairs, but an
honest majority has been fooled many times
before and we fear may be fooled again EX-
pcrcnce has shown that 1t Is necessary to warn
all upricht members Of the Senate and the AS
scmbly that a monstrous wrong has been per-
petuatcd by the wilcs Of the pawnbrokerlge IRA
tcrnitv, and that unless they keep their eyes
wide open throughout the present session ms
record Of injustice will assurely be prolonged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-28
THEATRICAL INCIDENTS.

Mr. Hare appeared last night in Montreal whete
he was gladly welcomed lie will act In Toronto
on January 80.
The dedication OF the new comedy, The Countess
Gucki" which will be produced tonight at Days
Theatre. reads as follows: ITO the Great Artist.
Miss Ada Rehan. Dedicated in grateful reverence
Franz Won Schonthan Dresden. July. 1895"
Mr. Sidney Woollett Will appear at the Lyceum
Theatre to-day at $3.50 p. m. giving the thlro Oh H
present series OF poetic recitals the hrs' anu
second occurred last week. on Tuesday ana frluay'
Mr. Woollett who is particularly happy IN MS inter-
probation of Tennyson. will to-day reci'e mo osS
tiful tender and noble poem or "GuiheNeIe'
Mr. Stuart Robson has entered on the last week o.
his engagement at the Garrick Theatre MI r. u.
Holland and Mr. Joseph Holland viii appear '''e''
next Monday, in piece called "A Sociai h'b"""'
MANA clumsy and trivial play but one 20 10
those clever comedians have managed W ""-
serviceable of their purpose ~,
The popular farce, Tho Strange Adventure
Miss Brown" will end its career at the san'. -.
Theatre on February s. and will then be taken 70 ".
Park Theatre. Boston 1t Is not an over-oe'''"
piece but 1t is exceedingly funny. ,,..,.u
Mr. Robson will act. next week. at the hs'..
Opera House, presenting ''Mrs. Ponderoury
Mile Jane May. that excellent actress ID p~
tom,me, will appear at Mr. Hammerstein's oy"p'-
on February 3, In musical sketches. Mr.. h""
stein has underlined ballet called 'Marsu.' Ca.
A scale of low prices has been adopted at the ''"
Theatre-reseryed seats being sold for 70, " NV
70 cents ,.vor
Mr. John Drew has met with uncommon
in 1.-THE SQUIRE Of Danes" at Paimers ins~"
The part that he plays Is that OF an easy
kindly slightly satirical man OF the WORN"
befriends women and pleasantly sets snio'.s
domestic difficulty: 1t fits him and he plays ~ -
oughly we'll Mr. Drew Is to remain al rA'"'>
Theatre until February s. r..,
Mr. Rudolph Aronson Will reopen the b'ou ~.
ire next Thursday evening, January ~ "i r.
musical farce Of Gentleman Joe, -Mr' ''
Powers assuming the chief part. =.
Miss Ida Bentley may be heard this ai'e'"o' ".or
g. at the Carnegie Lyceum. In seiec'o"'
Browning and Moliere .,,sd
Mr. Chauncey Olcott, In his irish play go,
"Mavourneen" appeared at the Fourteenth wv"
Theatre last night and pleased his audience, N,
piece called Lady Slavey Is unue
presentation at the Casino. on February D.. ana
'Burmah," spectacle play. from pruI' \, The
Theatre London. will be produced to,nsn, :" "a n
American Theatre. Ten horses VIII heip u "'a
draw. .ha xxs v,em
.'The Cotton King Is to be- offered to the Ha''e-
public next week at the Columbus TheaIe o.nsct
James IL. Stoddart. who merits az ,ne - spp,or
whose life has been exemplary and VINO mas ~
respected his and his public VIII ree..v "a
testimonial. next Thursday evening" JAM anu mn.
at the Academy OF Music. on the SAY n,inr
versary of his adoption Of the stage Inc spo''''
Duchess will be repeated. 1890 r,os,re
Nine Duse will come to the Firth Avenue ts 4:
late In February. succeeding Mr.. Crsne'-"""