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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27
COLLECTING THE EVIDENCE.
Inspector Mattiugly Gathering Dat,
Concerning Grade Crossing Accident

inspector Mattingly Gathering Data
Concerning Grade Crossing Accident.
Inspector Mattingly of the detective
corps has begun the work of getting to-
sether the testimony in the case of he
grade crossing accident Friday night last,
which resulted ia the killing Of Attorney
H. o. Claughton and Miss Villa Custis
Yesterday Detectives Parham and Horne
were sent out to the crossing to make an
investigation there. This was the first
move made since the coroner's jury rem
dered its verdict These officers will con-
tnue the work of collecting all the Oh
tdinable data IN the case. so that there
will be TO delay in the grand jury inves,i-
CATION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27
Fractured Collar Bone.

Thomas Collins. young colored man. liv-
ing at No. 1l29 9th street northwest, made
a misstep while attempting to jump on a
moving train of the Metropolitan railway
az 9th and l. streets yesterday afternoon
and fractured his collar bone. At the
Emergency Hospital. to which he was
taken, Collins said that the accident re-
suited from his own imprudence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27
MISSING SISTER FOUND.

Nettfe Stubbs' Search Crowned With
Success Yesterday.
Nettie Stubbs,' the young lady who came
here from her home in Virginia, looking
for her sister Lille, published in yes
terlay's' Star, succeeded in finding the
. missing one yesterday afternoon. Lille
was living with a family named Willard.
ON H street nearfthe government printing
office. She has mob fully recovered from
an attack of typhoid fever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27
AID COMES TOO LATE.

John Lewis Dies While Being Con-
vey to Hospital.
John Lewis, colored man who has been
in the employ of Beall & Baker as a driv-
er, had hemorrhage of the lungs last
night about o'clock at his home in Mar
Bile alley. The ambulance was sent for and
the sick man was started to the Emer-
gency Hospital, but he died before reach
ing there.
The body was removed to the morgue
and the coroner notified. AS the mans
death resulted from natural causes no in
quest was necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-The White
Crook Burlesque Company.
Chevy Chase.-Hydrocycles .Donch's Band
and dancing.
Congress Heights.-Musc and dancing.
Glen Echo.-Concert by the Fadettes of
Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27
Small Quantity Of Cherries,

George Formeyer was yesterday fined 81 nv
Judge Kimball for carrying away a small
quantity of cherries from the premises CT
Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague. Failure to nav
the fine incurred sentence of six days in
lail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27

II Won Cannot Buy Better Goods
From us for less money than elsewhere.
then truth mas no merit and honesty is
without meaning. 5-lb. boxes. $1.25. James
+. Oyster. 300 Pa. ave-, Butter and eggs
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27

ITS LIKE BUYING NEW FURNITURE
To have Us Cpholster or recover the chairs
etc. that are bit worn. We employ only
those work men who can do finest work.
carp It's cleaned Wagons call Empire
Carpet Cleaning Works. Gi1-J Mass. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27
: Moss Popular Saturday Trim 3

IS that to FIT Monroe. Norfolk Va Beach
and Ocean View via Norfolk K Washington
STEAMERS Secure staterooms early and avoid
disappointment. Tickets, 81 good to return
Sunday night. See schedule. this page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon
and Marshall Hall at 10 a. m. and $50 p. n.
and for Marshall Hall and Indian Head at
$40 pm.
Steamer River Queen for Marshall Hall
and intermediate landings at $50 am.
Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 am.
2 and $40 pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and lover river landings al am.
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
at d PM
Steamer Arrowsmith for Colonial Beach
and lower river landings at q pm.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Trains leave the b. and o. station for
Bay Ridge at 9:15 am. and 4:3o pm.
Trains leave 131a street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 am. to
pm.
Trains leave 13Is street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at go 1905, IL
am. 12:U5, 1:1J. 2:0J. ), and AIS pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27
Former Wnhh4ngtoniun Dead.

William Phipps,o for many years resi-
dent of this city. and well known as an ex-
pert engraver, died at Holly, Mich, August
Il, in his eightieth year. He was a MEM
Der of Centennial Council, No. T. Sons Of
Jonadab, for overqtwenty years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27
yorR LAST CH.EcE

IhlS season to get one of those 4-Quari
maSline preserving kettles or 4-pounC
earthen butter crock, with cover and han,
Ole. with ore pound tea, baking powder
or spices. or one dollars worth coffee. ex,
tracts and Milkmaid Brand condensed milk
tomorrow Saturday August ~ only TIL,
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co, :O1-ae
9Th ST.. 1920 14th St. 31O4 NJ st. NV, 81:
III st. ne and market stands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27
Last $500 Excursion to Atlantic CITY
vim Transatlantic RmiIrnnd.

Special tram VIII leave washington d.
nj. Saturday, August -. arriving at At
lantic City pm Returning. leave Attain
tic City 4 pm, Sunday, the 18th Through
in five hours without change or transfer
Rate, SS.U0.-AdVt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27

FALL STYLE HATS NOW ARRIVING
Latest style Derby and Soft Hats, from
sl'D to IS. now in stock, from best makers
Also some advance styles fall neckwear
r. c. Lewis & Son, 1421 New York av
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27

Special Excursions to Seashores vim
u. and o.
g Tickets to Atlantic City, Cape Nav and
Sea Isle City will be sold for 10 am and
II noon Royal Blue Line trains on Fridays
aid Saturdays during the season, good to
return until Tuesday following. at rate of
50 for the round trip.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27

$500 Excursions to the Sea. $500
shore via Pennsylvania Railroad.
On Friday and Saturday. August q and
%. tickets will be sold for IL am and
12:45 pm. trains to Atlantic CITY Cane
May, Ocean City and Sea Isle City, good IS
return to the following Tuesday.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27

Policy holders in the Massachusetts Ber-
eht Life Association, attention, Don't be
m'sIed again by a steering committee.
GET THE BEST IN THE MARKET
Send name and address for information
to e. l.. H." Star office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27

The pumps at 18th and F streets soutn-
west and Grant avenue and Sth street are
out of repair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27

The people will go to Baltimore Sunday.
10Th. via Penna. r. r., on special train 80
and 900 a. m. 81 round trip-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27

Spring Lamb. New York Roast Beef and
Deimonico Steak JOHN r. KELLY. 9th st.
wing Center mkt. Corned Beef a specially.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27

MAKE EVERY ONE AT HOME HAPPY
BY ordering a freezer of our delicious
Creams or les fer Sunday dessert. We
make all the favorite favors. Send orders
at any time. Liberal reductions on large
orders FREUND'S, Sl5 10th st. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27
RAISES A NEW QUESTION.

Use, Penna. R. r. to Baltimore Sunday
August %. 81 round trip.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27
- For 81 Tip-Top Time.

Join the Merry Throng for Oceaa City
Maryland, tomorrow. 5 pm. b. and o.
depot Big crowd going. Home Sunday
night. ~ O'Clock. Round trip, $3.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27

Camp meeting Congress Heights TIM
evening. Take new electric car from Nary
Yard bridge. via Capital Traction and Ana
costa lires.-Adyt. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27

$1.25 10 baltimore md Return
Via b. & O.. R.R. All trains August %
and 20. valid fer return passage until fol-
lowing Monday.-Advt
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ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
~ COMMENCING MONDAY AUGUST 80.
GRAU'S CELEBRITIES
NAMES THAT TELL!
The King of Mirstrelsy,
LEW D0CKSTADER
The Popular Farce-comedy Stars,
BAHNEY FERGUSON, assisted by JOHN MARR
In their great kI ock about speciality
The Queen of Comic Opera and Sweet Singer of
Maine DORA WILEY.
The Best of Irish Comedians,
SAM. J. RYAN.
The Latest New York Sensation, the Dashing
Soubrette, KITTY MITCHELL.
The Tramp Juggler, CHAS. 4. ALDRICH.
The Bicycle Marvels,
HARRY-THE KRAMERS-JENNY.
That Funny Pair of Comedians,
MCCARTHY AND REYNOLDS.
Popular prices. Box open. Secure you: seats.
au26-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27

See B. 4 o. bulletin. this paper, for popu-
lar excursions-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27

Two holes in the street on 10Th street
northwest between NJ and n streets need
immediate attention. They were caused
by an excavation made by workmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27
| S1.GO To baltimore and Re- S1.O0
turn via Pennsylvania Railroad.

TICKETS good going on 7:30 am. special
and 900 am trains Sunday, August %;
returning. leave Baltimore 100 pm. or 9:15
p m trains same day.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27

FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "Kenny's Cheon.' the best SOC. Tea in
America. Pure American-refined Sugars at
cost C. D. Kenny. seven city stores.
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S1.0O to baltimore ana Return vim n


Sunday, August %. Tickets good going or
all trains 7:05 am. to LOO pm, inclusive
Returning, on all trains leaving Camder
Station 500 to 1l:30 pm, incusive-Advt
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SUGAR. 4a.c. LIB. Johnston.s. page G.
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In conclusion Mr.. Buckley said: "Such
actions as 1 have referred to have put
Washington under military rule of the
most arbitrary kind. and have driven mil
lions of dollars from the city and its i'm
mediate vicinity that would otherwise have
come to the District of Columbia for in
vestment."
Just before Mr.. Buckley ceased speaking
President Randle entered the hail. and
when the former was through his remarks
Mr.. Randle said: For my part have no
criticisms whatever to make on the En-
gineer Commissioner. l regard Capt Black
as one OF the most brilliant men that have
ever occupied the high position he now
holds. and have ever found him to be
affable. reasonable and willing to listen to
anything l might wish to say 10 him. /
Will say further that his subordinates are.
in my Judgment, able men, well qualified 10
perform the duties severally assigned to
them
The business of the meeting having at
this point been concluded 1t was voted to
adjourn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-14
TREASURY PROMOTIONS.
A Number of Changes Subject to F'u-
ture Examination.

Number of Changes Subject to Flu
ture Examination.
A number of promotions were ordered in
the Treasury Department today. They are
all subject, however, to future examina-
tton. The examination room is undergoing
repairs and is being fitted with new furni-
ture. The examinations will be held when
the work is completed. The promotions
are as follows:
In the Secretary's cffice-Alfred D. Carre,
Missouri from 1000 to $1,SoO; E. c. Rob-
inson, District of Columbia, 81 400 to 81, COO
Miss ]. G. Shearer, Pennsylvania, 500 to
$1,000
Office of the auditor for Treasury De-
rartment-Walter L. Cliff, Georgia, 81 COG
to 81, ,SOO Miss NJ. H. Brady. Illinois, 81. 40O
lumbia, 81 200 to 81 400; NJ. A. Wertz, Ohio,
81 900 TO 81 200; Paul Cook, Arkansas 5000
to $1,000; Mrs. J. A. Calder, New York,
$40 to 500.
Office of auditor Cor the Post Office De
partment-C. D. Merwin, Louisiana, 81, 40C
to S, 600; ]. A. Cauldwell, New York, 81 20O
to 81, 400; Miss NJ. L. Cameron, Minnesota,
$500 to 81 600.
Wiscor sin, 81. 900 to s1.sOO; A. d. Johnston,
Kentucky ST. 400 to 81 600; E. w. Kepner.
Illinois, 81 200 to 81 400; John R. Brown,
District of Columbia, 81 600 to 81 go; Frank
NJ. Skinner, District of Columbia. 5000 to
81 900; J. G. Harvey, Kentucky, s720 to
$500; E. A. Haradon. Minnesota, $500 to
s720; Miss ]. f. Topley, District of Colum-
bia, $40 to s66O.
Office Of the register-Miss NJ. r. Roach,
District of Columbia, 81 200 to 81, 400; Ar
thur l. Clark Pennsylvania, $1,000 to H.2Oo.
Light house board-Miss Elizabeth Tilton,
Maryland, 81 200 to 81, 500. ,,
Henry AP Allen of Rockville, Md, has
been reinstated as a watchman He is an
old soldier and lost his place in 1888.
Mrs. Amanda B. O'Connor and Mrs. Mary
Robinson have been appointed charwomen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-14
AWARDED TO DAGGETT.
Decision on the Postal Card Con.
tract.


tract.
The Postmaster General today awarded
to Albert Daggett of this city the contract
for printing postal cards for the next four
years. This contract is approximately for
65O, ,OO0, GOO postal cards, the contract price
for the various classes aggrega ting about
$65O,OOO. Before awarding the contract,
Third Assistant Postmaster General Mer-
rift visited Piedmont w. Va, to investigate
the character of the paper mill from which
Mr.. Daggett proposes to get his paper. He
was satisfied that the facilities at the dis
DC sal of the bidder were ample to carry out
the contract, and upon his recommendation
the Postmaster General today awarded the
contract. Mr.. Daggett will begin delivering
the cards on Dec ember ], the contract with
the present contractor, Mr.. Woolworth of
Castleton, N. Y, expiring November 81.
The kinds of cards and prices thereof to
be furnished by Mr.. Daggett are as fol-
lows:
For single cards, large size, 3A by 5h
inches, to be made of paper according to
the departmental sample, 1896 cents
thousand cards.
For single cards, small size, 2 1916 by
ing to the departmental sample, 20 cents a
thousand cards.
For double, or reply cards, 51a by 6k
inches, to be made Of paper according to
the departmental sample, Al cents q thous-
and double cards.
The estimated number of cards to be
made is about two billions and quarter
These cards will weigh twelve million six
hundred and fifty thousand pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-14
TO. TEST THE TExAs.s
The Big Twe1ve-Inch Gnnss to Be
Fired Across the Deck.

The Big Twelve-Inch Gnnss to Be
Fired Across the Deck.
The battle ship Texas has been ordered to
sail from Hampton Roads for the Brooklyn
navy yard, to be docked, on the 25th in
slant. Acting Secretary Roosevelt has or
dered that on the way north the big twelve
inch rifles in both turrets be-, fired across
the deck of the ship. This has never been
done, and Mr.. Roosevelt regards IL as ex-
pedient to settle at once all doubt that may
exist as to the ability \of the ship to resist
this severe strain, which is still one that
may be imposed in battle. The Texas tur-
rets are arranged diagonally, with the pur-
pose of enabling all of the guns to be fired
either fore and aft or across the decks. The
fore and aft fire has been tried In meas
ure, but the fear of starting the decks has
caused the delay in testing the cross fire.
Mr. Roosevelt will not be at all dsappoint-
ed if this test develops some weakness. but
it is desirable that this be ascertained posi-
lively in order that steps may be taken to
correct the fault, If ore there be; and If
the superstructure is injured or the decks
be started under the guns blast, the de-
partment will not be surprised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-14
CASE OF CAPTAIN CARTER
Inquiry to Be Made of His Work in
Georgia.
Alleged Departure From Authorized
to Investigate.

The Secretary of War has appointed a
board of engineer officers, comprising Col.
Gillespie, Maj. Adams and Maj. Raymond
to proceed at once to Savannah, Ca, to in
vestigate certain reports that have come to
the war Department to the effect that the
work upon the river and harbor improve
ments on Savannah river and Cumberland
sound, under the charge of Capt Oberlin
NJ; Carter of the engineer corps has not
been done in accordance with the project
OF the department
1t is expressly stated at the War Depart
ment that there is no statement of irregu-
larity in the accounts of Capt: Carter but
merely departure from the authorized
>plans of the department. Capt Carter was
in charge of the river and harbor works in
the vicinity of Savannah for about ten
years, and 1t was In 1892 that he assumed
charge of the Improvement of the Savan-
nah river and Cumberland sound, for which
Congress had provided under the continu-
GUS contract plan. 1t is said at the War
Department that he has secured the full
depth of water al Savannah contemplated
in the plan. while the Cumberland sound
project is still under way.
Capt. Carter was appointed military at
tache at London early in the present ad-
ministration and subsequently was also
made the engineer member of the Nicara-
qua canal commission. At present ne is
ing of that body. which was called for
today. The chief of engineers. Gen Wills on
learned of the charges that have been male
OF irregularity in the prosecution of the
Georgia work while Capt. Carter was on
his way home to the United States from
stockholm, where he attended the inter-
national engineering congress as the rep
resentative of the United States.
1t was felt to be proper to defer bringing
the matter to the attention of Secretary
Alger until the officer had returned to
this country, and had an opportunity 10
meet the charges. So Ii was not until Sat
urday that Secretary Alger was made ac-
quainted with the facts, Captain Garter
himself going to his house, i'm company
with General Wilson, for the purpose of
talking over the matter. 1t is only fair to
say that the captain enters a most en-
phatic denial that he has done anything
that was not i'm the interest of the United
States government.
The board appointed to inquire into the
matter after the manner of a court of in
quiry, is composed of the ablest men in the
engineer corps. Col Gillespie is president
of the Mississippi river commission station
ed al New York. Major Adams was for
years the right-hand man of General Casey,
when chief of engineers at Washington and
is also now stationed at New York. while
Major Raymond has charge of the impor-
tant works in Pennsylvania and the Della
ware section.
The officials at the War Department from
Secretary Alger down are unwilling to dis
cuSS the matter, but 1t is plain to be seen
that his colleagues In the engineer corps
have full confidence that Capt. Carter has
done nothing that affects his integrity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-14
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Charles Hine, formerly of Washing
ton, who resigned from the army about two
and half years ago to enter the service
of the big Four railroad system, has just
been advanced another step in that service.
From yardmaster at Anderson, Ind. where
he has lately been stationed, he becomes
chief clerk to the superintendent al Cleve-
land, Ohio Mr.. Hine, who has been on a
flying visit to his parents in Virginia, left
today for his new post.
Mr.. Alfred Darling Gushing has been Wis
iting Mr. Abner Mckinley of New York at
his country home, Somerset, Pa, since the
latters return from Lake Champlain the
1st Of September.
DR.. J. H. Bryan has returned after a
two months vacation in the Adirondacks.
Commissioner Patents Butterw0rth has
returned to the oity.
Chief Clerk Bayly Of the pension office
has returned from vacation spent at
Ocean City.
Lieutenant Colonel ). T. Haskell. nth
Infantry. is at the Ebbitt House fog q few
days.
Lieutenant Arthur Murray, ast Artillery.
is at 2l06 o street. on leave Oft absence.
Lieutenant Commander w. W. Kimball
has reported at the Navy Department for
temporary duty.
Lieutenant Commander Jas. NJ Miller of
the New York navy yard has reported at
the Navy Department for examination for
promotion.
Captain Iemly, Judge advocate general
OF the navy. has returned from months
vacation in New England.
Colonel Metzger, eonfidential clerk to
Commissioners Hermann Of the general land
Office. has returned In Improved health
after pleasant visit to the west. During
his absence he was the guest Of Mr.. Ernst
Schwartz. late chief clerk general land
office. The latter is now engaged in the
banking business with ex-Commissioner
Lamoreux at Maysville, Wis The Oregon
papers have mentioned Colonel Metzger
as probable chief clerk under Commissioner
Hermann.
Robert l.. O'Brien. Washington corre-
spondent of the Boston Transcript. has
returned from vacation trip to Massa-
ch1setts and New Hampshire.
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WILL AGAIN BE GREEN
Color Of the Two-cent Postage Stamp to Be
Changed.
RecOmme ndatiOns of Chief johnson
of the Bureau Of Engraving and
Printing IndOrsej.

Claude johnson, chief of the bureau of
engraving and printing, recently recon-
mended to Secretary Gage and Postmaster
General Gary that the color of the 2-cent
stamp be changed from led to green, and
Secretary Gage today indorsed the recon-
mendation. Postmaster General Gary has
informally done the same, and In short
time the familiar old red stamp will make
its departure, probably never to return.
The bureau has been printing the red
stamps for about three years. Prior to the
issue of the Columbian stamp, however.
the red stamp had been sticking by
letters for a good while. The Columbian
stamp caused interruption. The red
stamp has come to be the most familiar
government produc In existence. Mr.. john
son had several reasons for recommending
the change. He says that he considers red
tco fiashy for government doc ument, be-
Eeving green to be more dignified and prop
er. Another strong reason is that the use
of green will save the government money.
AS Secretary Gage believes in economy
where it can be properly applied, he readily
consented to the change. 1t is estimated
that the saving to the government will be
between $500 and $4,000 year. This is
an amount the Secretary thinks worth saw
irg.
Mr.. johnson states In his recommended
ton that the green shows much clearer
and more distinct than the red, and alto
eetner makes better-looking stamp. Mr..
johnson has never before made recon-
mendation on the subject, but has always
believed that change should be made.
The color to be used in the new stamp
Is OF about the same shade as that used in
silver certificates and greenback notes.
The saving as between the inks partly
comes about because the government buys
large quantities of green ink, while the
red ink Is bought in small quantities.
Green ink is used for revenue stamps.
government 1o,
three billion twO-cent stamps yearly a
quantity which would seem to the ordinary
person to be enormous.
The question was discussed Mt the cabinet
meeting today and Postmaster General Gary
informally gave his sanction to the change,
which will almost Immediately go into eff
feet The other members of the cabinet
also approved of the change.