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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
SCOTLAND NECK.
DastardIy Attempt to Burn Resi-
dence-Hiarrlnge.

SCOTLAND NECK. n. c.. November
2l-(Special) 1.-THE town was greatly
aroused Thursday night. when It was
learned that an attempt had just been
made 10 burn Dr. w. o. McDowelrs
dwelling. on Church street. He Is one
of the most inoffensive and best-beloyed
men OF the place. About o'clock his
son walked out on the back porch, and
saw some one run off from near the
DOOR He ran after the fugitive a short
way. thinking he was some one trying
to steal chicken or something of the
kind. When the son returned TO the
back porch he found lieht wood splinters,
matches. and wood. The wood and the
steps at the back door were soaked with
oil. The matter was at once made
known. and persons we're sent TO the
state Farm. at Tilley, for hounds. These
were brought about 2 o'clock. and the
trail was struck, and followed through
some lots around the town into back
street, where the person tracked had got
ten into a buggy and the buggy-track
could not be followed. 1t was a bold at
tempt, and quite a shock 70 the town.
Miss Minnie Brantly was married 70
Mr.. A. y. Pope on Wednesday afternoon,
and the couple went AT once 10 the home
Of the groom. at Spring Hill, where a
supper was awaiting the bridal party.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Meth
odist church held an oystcr-supper on
Thursday night for the benefit Of the
pqrsCuage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
TO Aid vessels In Distress.

WASHINGTON. November H.-Upon
the recommendation Of the Secretary Of
the Treasury, this afternoon the Presi-
dent ordered the revenue cutters Wood
bury. Dallas, Dexter. Hamilton Window,
and Morrill, 10 cruise along the Atlantic
coast from December lst to April 1st for
the purpose Of affordng such aid as may
be necessary and possible 10 vessels In
distress. The assignments are as follows:
The woodbury.. from ST. Croix River, Me.
10 Cape Ann; the Dallas. from
Portsmouth, n. H.. 10 Vineyard Haven.
Mass: the Dexter, from Nantucket
Shoals 70 Sandy Hook. both inside and
outside the sound; the Morrill, from
Cape Lookout 20 Charleston; the Window.
IN Chesapeake bay and from the Capes
of virginia TO Hattoras. and the Hamil-
ton. from Norfolk and The Capes Of Nir-
plnla. TO New York
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22

Off his watch. and his pocket-book, with
about s. In II. The thief In moving
about the house awakened Mr.. Posslne,
who started down stairs TO learn the
cause OF the noise. AS he did so the
thief rushed through the parlor and es-
capped through a window, by which he
had entered the house. In his hurry the
burglar overturned a table. broke lamp.
and left his shoes behind. The case was
reported to the police, who soon after
wards arrested negro named George
Wright.
Sam Ford (colored) was arrested to-
day. and locked up on the charge OF
shooting Mamie Lewis (also colored). The
woman's husband is IN Tennessee. and
In his absence. Ford It Is claimed, has
been keeping her company. Last night
she received a letter intended for an
other woman, which Ford insisted upon
seeing. She objected, and Ford shot her
through the left cheek with a pistol
inficting a serious wound.
Lula Corellers, the colored woman who
shot at Captain NJ. NJ. Rogers some
months ago was tried for the offence
I'm the Hastings Court to-day. and tho
Jury. after a short absence from the
courtroom, returned a verdict OF guilty,
fixing her punishment at two years con
finement in the state penitentiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
ALL HONORED HIM.
The Funeral of Engineer VIII A.
Jnmes-Proved an Abb.

SALISBURY. y. c. November H-
(SpeciaL) L)-Engineer VIII a. James, who
died from injuries received at the Round
Knob wreck. on the Southern railway
was buried here to-day by his lodge OF
knights of Pythias from the Methodist
church. the conference adjournins FOR the
funeral. Mr.. James was beloved by al,
and in honor Of him there was an i'm
mense congregation. 1t Is reported here
to-day that Engineer Pit Terrell, who
was on the engine that caused the wreck
that killed James and Howard is losing
his mind. because OF grief and the conse-
ouence Of the wreck. he being an espe-
ciaI friend Of VIII James's.
ODE Terrell, the man In Davidson coun-
" who was outlawed for barn-burning
and other crimes. and who gave himself
up 70 the officers and stood trial. was
tried In n magistrates court on yester-
day. He succeeded I'm proving an aiibi,
and was then discharged. and is now a
free man.
Mack Leazer. Of Epochyille, who acci-
dentally shot himself in the head, died
yesterday from lockjaw.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
sTRASnURG AND HARRIsoNBURG.
Order for Delivery of Road to the
Southern.

BALTIMORE. MD, November Ill
Judge Morris, of the United States
Court, has signed an order authorizing
tho receivers Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company to deliver up TO the
Southern railway possession Of the stras-
burg and Harrisonburg branch OF
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The
branch was leased by the Baltimore and
Ohio on August 20, 1873, from the Wash
ington City, Virginia Midland and Great
Southern railway. and has become the
property of the Southern railway.
Proceedings were recently instituted by
the Southern 10 recover the rental Of
$3.50. due from the year ended last
September. In their answer TO the suit,
the receivers recommended that the
branch be surrendered to the Southern
railway. as II was not to the interest
OF the Baltimore and Ohio. to continue
the lease. Judge Morris's order requires
the branch TO be surrendered to the
Southern railway on November 3Oth. but
without prejudice to the Southerns
claims for rental due. The receivers are
also 10 pay the Southern $6.6N, the net
earnings of the branch for the six months
ended August 81, 1896. and also the net
earnings up TO the time OF the surrender.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
JOHN r.. uOxIE NO MORE.
The weiI-Known Chicago business
Man Passes Away.

CHICAGO. ILL. November n.--John
d uoxie died this morning at his home.
,n this city. lie had been I'll for TWO
,oars though only recently confined TO
his bed. -.
Mr.. Hoxle was one OF Chicago's pest
known businessmen. lie WIS p'oni.
nent dealer on the Stock EN'hahse ahu
n0", lrl.a ~ trade. and "A director In the
- National Bank and Chicago City
pap,yav He was also the owner of the
S"n Gabriel CTex) ranch, which contains
Mr. Hoxie was especially well known
4, railroad circles, through his connec-
,,or with the Lake Shore road.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
THE CITY on THE DAN.
Mig Tobacco snies-schrnder on n
Bike.


DANVIIIE. VA, November H.-
csnecial 1.-THE week ending to-day has
been a record-breaker in sales Of leaf
tobacco \ glut, seldom If ever
eoualled. has kept warehousemen and
buvers busy, and yet sales We're uncom-
nleted one warehouscman said 1t was
the biggest weeks sale in fifteen years.
~ 1east Nearly two million pounds Of
leaf tobacco have been sold during the
vvoel, and still the warehouses, depots'
ar6 sidIngs are crowded with hogsheads.
and with seasonable weather next week
nronises TO be a repetition of this week.
Schrader. the so-called "Divine Heal
err" arriyed here this afternoon from
Pbiladelphia. and created something OF
n sensation astride a bike" ana
Win flowing robes and hair and beard.
Tbe wheel is a new acquisition, which
enables him TO escape the crowds that
foIIow him. Awaiting him was a bushel
or so OF mail, mostly from Richmond ana
T,vnchburg. He is stopping at a board
Mrs Virginia Dodson Ferrel, wife OF
yyuIiann II. Terrell. died at o'clock to-
nigbt after an Illness Of n week. she
bad not been married year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
DECLARED 4 TIE.
The Game Between Norfolk and
Portsmouth.

NORFOLK. VA. November A.-(spe-
,,ai1-Norfolk and Portsmouth played a
Good game OF football to-day before
large crowd. despite the threatening
weather The game was played on the
Norfolk baseball grounds. and hum
dreds OF Portsmouth rooters accompa-
MED their team over. Nelther team
scored in the first half. but in the second
Norfolk claimed on a safety. AFTER
.roat deal OF wrangllng the referee re-
S,eeJ TO allow 10. and the result was de-
oi.red as to O.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
IyDIANA's OFFICIAL VOTE.
Plurality for Mckinley, 1s,f2i-Boit
Vote for Palmer, 2,1is.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND, November A.-
Indiana's official vote for President
IS finally received at the State House.
The official figures give Mckinley a plu-
rality Of 1S41, in total vote Of 637,O57.
McKinieys majority is 1850. The in
crease over the vote four years ago is
8.BL The gold Democrats cast 2lS
votes for Palmer. -Four years ago, the
Populists cast 2220S votes. but this year
they all went for the Democratic ticket
Even with this. the Republicans show a
gain of IS .aS. and the Democrats gain
of only l2.e67 since Cleveland's election
The Prohibition vote combined IS I26 less
than two years ago, when it stood at
Il 90
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22

morning. The fire is supposed to have
becn due TO overheated pipes in the dry
lng-room. The loss IS estimated AT be-
tween $4,000 and 5000. and Is partly IN
sured. The plant originally cost $4,000.
but had not been I'm operation lately, and
had deteriorated IN value.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
xo,, yor,s Dry-Good- Market.

NEW YORK. November A.-The wea-
,ber to-day was very dlsagreeable,
and helped to make the close OF the
week In the dry-goods market decidedly
ouiet in all departments on the spot.
The tone OF the market for eotton-goods
Is steady. but 1t has no hardening ten
denCy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22

WASHINGTON, u. c.. November IL
The President has denied pardon to
Tom Watkins and John Rowland, or
South Carolina. sentenced IN August last
10 six months each IN the Oconee county
jail for removing and selling spirituous
liquors. ...--
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
United states Circuit Court.

In the United States Circuit Court OF
Appeals yesterday morning, judges Con.
sImonton. and Brawley. presiding, heard
the argument in the case OF 5. >. ray
lor against A. j. Taylor & Brother from
Eastern District Court OF Virginia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
Tho Vote of Mississippi.

NEW ORLEANS LA. November Il
The official vote of Mississippi IS; bryah
and sewall. 55,9SS; Bryan and watson
con. Mckinley and Hobart Uynch tick
on . 100: Gnl ticket. 21E; Palmer and
Ruokner, 1.O1; Levering and Johnson,
800.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
lannon's English Physician Dead.

LONDON. November A-sir BENJAMIN
Ward Richardson, NJ. D. the celebrated
rrglisb nhyslcian. and author OF hy-
eienic works. died this morning OF apo
Dlexv. with which he was tricken on
Wednesday, and from which he never
rallied. lie was 6S years Of age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
INAUGURATION OF M'KINLEY.
Hotter woodward Mentioned for
Chmirman-AIger for Marshall.


Chmirman-AIger for Marshall.
WASHINGTON, November 2-It is
stated here to-day that members Of the
Republican National Committee, who had
conference upon the matter in
New York yesterday, submitted TO
Chairman Hanna the name of Samuel
vs.. Woodward, president of the Wash
incton Board Of Trade as chairman of
the General Committee, TO take charge
Of the arrangements for the inauguration
Of President Mckinley. Mr.. Woodward
had been a Democrat all his life, but
could not subscribe 10 the Chicago plat
form. and allied himself with the bolt
ing Democrats and contributed substan-
TALLY TO the support Of Mckinley and
Hobart.
The name Of General Russell A. Alger.
Of Michigan. IS mentioned in connection
with the position Of grand marshal of the
inaugural parade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22

WASHINGTON. November 2l.-rhe
President has selected Breyet Brigadler-
General Ruoben r. Barnard retired. as
deputy governor Of the Soldiers Home,
at Washington. General Barnard had a
distinguished. active career, from his aP-
rointment from Tennessee IN 1855 20 his
retirement. participating in lO3 battles and
skirmighcs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22

ANTWERP. November Y.-A market
building. called "Lacite," together wlth
a number OF shops and dwellings, IN the
Rue Oudaen Ia iAis city, we're burned
last night. The loss Is 10000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
Report as TO Pando Denied.

MADRID- November zL-lhe report
that General Weyler is to be superseded
by General Pando as Captain-Ieneral or
Crba e pronounced. upon semi-otticial
ortboritv 10 be without foundation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
Drought In India Checked.

LONDON, November IA dispatch
from Bombay says that the drought has
been checked by a good fall Of rain
throughout the District Of Deccan, and
that the prices OF grain are rapidly de-
clininG.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
VIII Not Meet.

The Association OF Clerks OF Courts oil
Virginia will not meet in us regular con-
vention on the sth OF December, out
called meeting Will be held next sprinA
should il be deemed advisable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
p.,.rsbura: High school Won.

PETERSBURG. VA, November IL
Special THE Petersburg Hlgh School
.leyen defeated the Richmond High School
eleven with perfect ease this evening, by
a score OF % 10 0.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
Gunno-Pinnt Destroyed.

BALTIMORE. ND. November A.-
The extensive plant OF the Chesapeake
Guano Company, In South Baltimore. was
almost totally destroyed by IRE THIS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
THE MAGIC CITY.
A BurgIary-shot Through the
Cheek.

ROANOKE. VA. November I.-(spe-
cial.)-The residence OF Thomas Possine.
on Seventh avenue. was entered early
this morning by burglar, who carried
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22

HAMBURG. November H-Ine Ham
burg dock laborers went out on strike
this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. November Ill
DAM Fore east for Virginia. North Caro-
""' lima and South Carolina: Threat
euing weather. with showers;
colder IN the west portions; south winds,
becomipg northwest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22

TIE WEATHER IN RICHMOND yesterday
was partly cloudy In the forenoon. fol-
lowed by clear skies in the afternoon and
at night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22

lt.H0f n this Vrginia-built battle
continue 10 be- exhibited here,
10 am extent that shows
.r1hle feeling has been stirred
M Ha1 luek' (sO-ca.lcD around
uayy-yarl. Those VINO
utmost confidence in The good
mI fighting qualities Of the
very much grathcd by the
t.. court OF inquiry appointed
'e fac accident that occurred
F..u she was being docked 40
some tlmc ago. 30 was given
.. .art of that investigation that
was owing 90 structural
and a strong effort was made
r 'on trgctor Bow es. who built
cusgred Oh that account IL
however that there was no
,. i.l Weakncss" 20 be found when
' coupled with the injuries sus-
... Na ship while being docked'
t .'e Was no defect In her construc-
t.. which they could wei be attri-
,,. Oh the other hand. the court
H., 'l''l thot the accident az that
a. fle 90 the mismanagoment and
ye.rnee Of the engineers Of the
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
nAIlnoAD MAN snavIog.
The Penusyivanm viii Carry Unstainpet
Its Own Letters Ouly.


Its Own Letters ouly.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Co. has
taken prompt measure to prevent any
infringement on tho United States
postal laws, and in few days the
officials OF the company will receive
ordere not to take any matter from any
connecting lines that ought to pass
through the mails. This law has been
the policy of this company for num-
ber of years, and it is said that there
has been no reason for it to be broken,
az all the railroad business done by
letter was between it's own officials and
employees.
Tho circular contains specific direc.
tions for the carrying of railroad mail
matter, and in it 1t will be stated that
nothing but that which pertains to the
affairs of tho company must be taken in
the railway mail No personal letters
are to be sent and tho various agents
arc to see that the rule is enforced.
1t is said that there has been no change
in the matter of conducting the rail-
way mail service, but it is thought
iudicious at this time to call the at
tention of all the officers and employees
to the late ruling OF the Postmaster
General
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
A REMARKABLE PHENOMENON
Cliffs Buried Seven Hundred
Feet by an Explosion. <
CHIHAUHUA'S STRANGE VISITOR
Fall of an Enormous Mass OF
Burning Matter.
Made Huge Hole, From Which Boiling
Water Still Issues-A House Destroyed
and Two Children KiiIed-People in the
Vicinity frightened and superstitious.

City of Mexico, July 23 "A remark
able phenomenon occurred at the mine
of Santos Reyes, in the State of Chi
hauhua, at O'Clock yesterday after
noon.
A tremendous explosion was heard
and an enormous mass of burning mat
ter was seen to fall from the heavens,
striking the side of mountain, bring
ing down with it, in its course, entire
cliffs and plunging 700 feet into the
ground, making a hole from which
boiling water issues.
One of the most singular phenomena
observed was the heavy rain falling
from the sky Immediately after the
descent of the meteor.
The people are very superstitious as
this is one of the many realizationH of
the prophecies of the "vision- seeing
girl' of Tabasco.
The same meteor destroyed the house
Of miner, killing his two children.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, JULY 3d. 1896

the State. Defeat would be sure.
Then he continued:
II denominate you people, the Hig-
gins party. But will say for Mr.. Ad-
dicks that he was never caught like
Higgins, going personally to Laurel
and trying to bribe and buy man
Major Wootten. You pretend to be
scared at Addicks' money. He don't
spend your money. We had money at
elections in this State before Addicks
came here We bad $50, 600 one year,
and you !pointing at Mr.. Bird) helped
to get 1T. F"
In concluding Mr.. Watson claimed
that Gen. Wilson resigned the chair
manship of the State committee the
night before the convention of May
18th. The next day he bolted and now
claims to be chairman of tho regular
committee. He reiterated that the
Addicks faction represented nine tenths
OF the Republicans of Delaware.
Charles +. Richards of Georgetown,
closed the argument. He said the only
issue was as to which faction was the
regular Republican party, which ques-
tion the clerks OF the peace alone could
determine under the law. He argued
that the State convention of May 18th
did not represent the Republican party
of Delaware.
Immediately after the argument the
clerks of the peace went into consuta
tion, and decided unanimously in
favor of the Higgins faction.
The Addicksites were not much cast
down by their defeat. They said that
they expected it. AS 10 the FUTURE
they said they could call themselves
the Union Republican party, or the
Regular Republican party. For de-
vice. they could take star. which is
Just as good az eagle, or picture of
Lincoln or Mckinley, either of which
would be sure to catch the voto of
nearly every negro voter in the State.
There is doubt. however, that the law
permits the use of picture of any
person as a device upon the official
ballot,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
-
IMPhOPfNG A PIKE.
Considerable Work to be Done to the Will
mingtOn 4 Great Valley koad.


mington Il Great Valley Road.
j. Atwood Weldin, William +. Hus-
bands and Isaac G. Elliott, represent
ing Brandywine hundred farmers, and
Edward Bringhurst, Jr., William ID.
Poole and Il. Tatnal Warner, repre-
senting the Wilmington and Great Val
ley Turnpike Co., rode over the Con
cord turnpike Thursday afternoon to
see its condition. Ii was found to be
in fair shape. The company is dis
posed to improve the road and does not
desire to lose control of it.
The committee for the farmers was
desired to stop the legal proceedings
looking to an inspection aud the possi-
bic opening OF the pike, until the com
pany shall have had time to improve
the road. The committee could not
promise to stop tho proceedings, but
may bring the matter before the Grange.
Meanwhile the company has begun
to improve the road he'd. Twenty car
loads of crushed stone will be put on
the pike within short time. On that
section below the toll gate the city may
allow the turnpike company the assist
ance of the heavy steam roller.
Mr.. Warner drove down the length
of the pike Thursday in 23 minutes,
which is fast time for the &. 30 miles.
He says that he drove a team of horses
costing $50 to wagon 26 years old.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
A Boat for Venezuela.

A contract has been made by parties
in Venezuela with the Pusey & Jones
Co. for side.wheel freight and pas
senger steamer for service in Vene-
zuelan waters. The dimensions of the
boat are as follows: Length over all,
131 feet; breadth of beam, % feet, and
feet 8 inches depth of hold. The
machinery will consist of two COM
pound jet condensing engines, one
wheel being driven Independently OF
the other. The cylinders will be 1lx14
inches in diameter and 40 inches stroke.
The boiler will be of steel of the return
tubular type. Work on the vessel will
begin at once.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Mrs. James NIorrowDead

Mrs. Bethia f. Morrow, widow of
james Morrow, died early Thursday
morning at her home, No. TO Franklin
street, aged 10 years. Old age and
shock produced by the death of her
husband brought on illness, which re-
suited in her death. Mrs. Morrow
was Miss Bothia Ferris Ewes. She
was daughter of William ID. Ewes and
was born in New London, Pa. She
was married to Mr.. Morrow in 1S47,
and was well known in this city. Her
demise is mourned by large circle of
friends. She was devoted member of
West Church. Four sons, William L. i,
Robert D., James g. and Lewis B.
Morrow, survive her. u
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
DESTRUCTIVE CLOUDBURST.
An Ohio City Badly Damaged by a Storm
Thursday Evening. Ia

An Ohio City Badly Damaged by a storm
Thursday Evening.
Springfield, o.. July "a. There was
a cloudburst hero last night and every
thing is flooded. The people in the
east end are moving upstairs, on &C.
count of the overflow of Buck creek.
Front and North streets are partly
under water. A crowd of young camp
ers at Redmond's mill have been
perched in trees all night. A rescuipg
corps has been organized. The mag
nificent Snyder Park costing $3.50, 600, is
almost ruined. The damage in the
country will be very large.
Mill Run sewer burst to-day, food
ing the east end. Thirty families have
moved upstairs. Street cars are stopped,
the power house being flooded.
A TRAIN IN A RIVER.
Lima, O., July 4.-An ongine and
90 freight cars. on the O. ii. & ID. rail-
road, are in the river, on account of
washouts Passenger trains are de-
toured.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
A YaInnhla Inpantion

William II. Griffith of No. 413 West
Thirty second street, has invented a
plumb and level indicator, which is a
great improvement over others in use.
Mr.. Griffith and his partner, William
j. Kelley of Eighth and Walnut streets,
have applied for patent. The inven.
tion does away with the spirit level,
without the use of liquid, and also
the plumb bob, and is great improve
ment over both. 1t is made of metal
and three hands travel around a circle,
which is marked off in small fractions
of degrees. 1t promises to take the
place Of the instruments which have
been in use by bricklayers and stone
masons in time past.